Are you spending too much time chasing speaking gigs instead of building the relationships that could lead you to them?
Lady Jen Du Plessis has built her speaking career differently. Rather than relying on endless speaking applications, she creates opportunities through relationships, her own events, strategic partnerships, podcasts, and reciprocal stages. She and Kelly explore what speakers can do to become easier to remember, refer, and book, including choosing a clear speaking lane, applying only when you're genuinely a fit, and using a book to strengthen your authority and credibility.
Drawing from 40 years in the mortgage industry, 14 years of podcasting, and her experience as a speaker, event host, and business coach, Lady Jen also shares what she looks for when bringing speakers onto her own stages. The conversation expands into podcast guesting, creating opportunities instead of simply waiting for exposure, and building relationships that can continue opening doors. For speakers wondering where their next gig will come from, Lady Jen offers a different way to think about the search: stop leaning back and start creating reasons for the right people to know who you are.
The Gig-Getting Insights Inside:
- The difference Lady Jen sees between looking for speaking gigs and creating your own opportunities
- A simple addition that could help your speaking application stand apart
- How relationships can turn one stage into invitations to others
- The importance of becoming known for something instead of trying to speak about everything
- A different way to approach podcast guesting so it supports more than visibility
About the Guest:
Lady Jen Du Plessis is The Team & Scaling Architect, a multiple #1 Amazon bestselling author, podcaster, TV host, speaker, and business mentor. She helps established business owners build strong teams, scale their companies, and create greater freedom beyond the day-to-day demands of their businesses. Lady Jen is also a member of the Royal House of Cappadocia and the Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen.
Website: https://www.ladyjenduplessis.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenDuPlessis22
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenduplessis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenduplessis
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyJenDuPlessis
Resources
Mistakes Speakers Make and How to Fix Them is a practical mini-course designed to help speakers of all levels identify and overcome the common pitfalls that can hinder their success. Drawing on insights from Kelly Woodhouse’s "Landing the Gig" podcast interviews and her extensive experience as a TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author, this course provides actionable strategies to enhance your speaking impact, open doors to new opportunities, and boost your revenue.
This mini-course is Free for 14-days and after that it will be $199. If you consume it in the 14-day period, then you can keep it forever. https://app.hiro.fm/channel/mini
About Kelly:
Kelly Woodhouse is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, publisher, and coach. A burn survivor since the age of 2 on 75% of her body, she transformed a story of near death into one of resilience and triumph. From being called the “scar-faced girl” to gracing the TEDx stage twice, Kelly’s journey has inspired millions worldwide. Her documentary Still Beautiful aired on TV, and her Goalcast video surpassed 10 million views.
Global TV named her one of the Most Inspirational People of 2020. You must ask yourself HOW? How did the scar-faced girl find the strength in her scars? Goalcast Video on fb which has received over 10 million views: https://www.facebook.com/dailygoalcast/videos/566114747146421/
https://www.KellyWoodhouse.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyfalardeau/
https://www.facebook.com/kelly.woodhouse.2025/
https://www.youtube.com/@KellyWoodhouse2
TEDx talk - U.G.L.Y. is Still Beautiful: https://youtu.be/KMBZvjetRqQ?si=V61xjiCxI5tNBL0F
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Music Credit
Our sincere thanks to Raquel Soto for generously allowing us to use "Raise Your Voice (Ink And Impact Awards Theme Song)" as part of this podcast. We are grateful for the opportunity to feature this inspiring music and appreciate her support of the show.