Momentum in your speaking business doesn't come from sending more pitches. It comes from becoming the kind of speaker event teams can't wait to work with.
Speaker strategist Ken Course shares why organization, preparation, and professionalism are often the difference between getting overlooked and getting invited back. Together with Kelly and Kimberley, he explains how building relationships with event staff, making the booking process effortless, and consistently delivering a great experience can open doors to more stages. Ken also offers practical advice on creating speaker materials that stand out, avoiding common mistakes that frustrate event planners, and showing up in ways that make you memorable long after the event ends. If you're ready to build lasting momentum in your speaking career, this episode is packed with actionable strategies you can put into practice immediately.
About Ken:
Ken Course is known nationally for his high energy, experiential, and interactive presentations that give your audience momentum in their lives and businesses. Ken is the founder of Explore Momentum and On Course Marketing. His Your Momentum Now Community provides small businesses with the resources and connections to create and launch their client-attracting training programs. Ken continues to consult and coach companies worldwide in various industries including speaking, live events, digital marketing, real estate, nutritional supplements, direct sales, and many others. Ken has been a featured keynote in front of audiences at more than 150 live events in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. Ken has developed and consulted on 10+ multi-million dollar program launches. Ken has shared the stage with personal development and speaking legends such as Les Brown, Loral Langemeier, Mark Victor Hansen, Rick Frishman, Mike Koenigs, Rich German, Justin Livingston, Kevin Harrington, Nancy Matthews, and many more.
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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