Landing The GIG

Landing The GIG

You have a story worth sharing. You know you can make an impact from the stage. Now comes the question every speaker eventually asks: How do I land more speaking gigs? Landing the Gig with Kelly Woodhouse takes you behind the scenes of the speaking industry to discover what actually helps speakers get noticed, get booked, and keep building momentum. Kelly talks with professional speakers, speaker coaches, event planners, event managers, speaker bureaus, and other industry insiders about what they look for when hiring speakers, the mistakes that can cost you opportunities, and what you can do to become the speaker they want to book. You’ll also hear practical coaching and lessons from Kelly’s own speaking journey, from choosing topics audiences actually want to hear and turning your story into a powerful speech to building your credibility, creating a book, finding speaking opportunities, and making the most of every stage you step onto. Because sometimes the gig that looks small today can open the door to something much bigger tomorrow. Kelly Woodhouse is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, publisher, and coach who has been speaking professionally for more than 16 years. A burn survivor since the age of two, with burns covering 75% of her body, Kelly transformed a story of adversity into one of resilience and triumph. Once called the “scar-faced girl,” she has gone on to speak on the TEDx stage twice, inspire millions through a Goalcast video viewed more than 10 million times, and share her story in the television documentary Still Beautiful. Global TV named Kelly one of its Most Inspirational People of 2020. Now Kelly is bringing together what she has learned from both sides of the microphone to help other speakers get their stories heard. If you're ready to stop wondering where the next opportunity will come from and start learning what it takes to get booked, welcome to Landing the Gig.
Speaker Marketing Beyond the Website, Reel, and One-Sheet | Seth Dechtman
Landing The GIGOctober 29, 2026
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Speaker Marketing Beyond the Website, Reel, and One-Sheet | Seth Dechtman

Landing more speaking gigs takes more than a polished website, a strong reel, and a place on a speaker bureau’s roster. Buyers need to understand why your message fits their audience and what makes your contribution different. Seth Dechtman of The Keynote Curators brings more than two decades of exp...

Building a Speaker Website Without Getting Stuck on Tech | Rachel Miller
Landing The GIGOctober 22, 2026
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Building a Speaker Website Without Getting Stuck on Tech | Rachel Miller

Building a speaker website shouldn’t keep you from sharing the message people need to hear. Yet between complicated technology, expensive design quotes, and the pressure to look professional, getting your speaking business online can feel overwhelming. Rachel Miller from PageWheel joins Kelly to dem...

What's Holding You Back From Speaking Gigs? The Fear of Being Seen | Michelle McDonald
Landing The GIGOctober 15, 2026
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What's Holding You Back From Speaking Gigs? The Fear of Being Seen | Michelle McDonald

Why do some speakers struggle to pursue speaking gigs even when they know they have something valuable to share? Grammy-nominated opera singer and voice coach Monique McDonald believes the missing piece may be learning how to feel comfortable being seen and heard. Monique joins Kelly to explore the ...

Beyond the Keynote: What Makes an Event Planner Hire You Again | Emily Atlantis Wolf
Landing The GIGOctober 08, 2026
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Beyond the Keynote: What Makes an Event Planner Hire You Again | Emily Atlantis Wolf

What do event planners really look for when hiring speakers? According to event organizer Emily Atlantis Wolf, being a great speaker is only part of the equation. Emily joins Kelly to share what makes speakers stand out, from supporting an event's success and communicating with organizers to buildin...

Think You Don't Have a Story? That's Exactly Where to Start | Brigitte Lessard
Landing The GIGOctober 01, 2026
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Think You Don't Have a Story? That's Exactly Where to Start | Brigitte Lessard

What makes a speaker memorable long after they leave the stage? For Brigitte Lessard, founder of Women Talk, it starts with something every speaker already has: a story. Brigitte joins Kelly for a lively conversation about how storytelling can help speakers connect with an audience, stand apart from...