Speaker Resources
Speaker Coaches & Stage Training Programs
A speaking coach helps you shape a keynote, sharpen your delivery and, in many programs, build the business side of speaking: positioning, packaging, pricing and sales. Some coaches work one-on-one, while others run group programs, live workshops or online courses.
Speakers usually bring in a coach when they are building a new keynote, moving from free talks to paid ones, or preparing for a bigger stage. The short answer: well-known options include The Speaker Lab and Book More Business for the business of speaking, Heroic Public Speaking and Rock the Room for stagecraft and performance, Fripp for speech coaching, and Mic Drop Workshop for women building paid speaking careers.
Speaker Coaching & Training
Coaches and programs for refining a keynote, building stage presence and running speaking as a business. Listings are independent businesses, not endorsements.
Heroic Public SpeakingTraining in speech writing, stage performance and the business of speaking for speakers, authors and thought leaders.heroicpublicspeaking.com
Rock the RoomPresentation coaching, online training and live or virtual workshops from Victoria Labalme.rocktheroom.com
Book More BusinessLois Creamer’s coaching for speakers on positioning, packaging, pricing and sales systems.bookmorebusiness.com
Mic Drop WorkshopCourses, an academy and virtual meetups that help women develop as paid speakers.micdropworkshop.com
FrippPatricia Fripp’s speech coaching and virtual presentation training for executives, sales teams and professional speakers.fripp.com
Before You Hire a Speaking Coach
Decide first whether you need help with the talk itself (story, structure, delivery) or with the business (positioning, pricing, marketing and sales). Many coaches lean one way, and the best fit depends on where you are stuck.
Ask to see examples of client talks before and after coaching, or to speak with past clients. Ask exactly what is included: how many sessions, whether they review video of you speaking, how much access you get between sessions, and whether the program ends with a finished keynote or a business plan. Be cautious of anyone who guarantees bookings or income.
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How Amplify Helps Speakers
Amplify Speakers is a speaker bureau that represents keynote speakers and connects them with organizations planning events. If you have a proven keynote and professional video, you can apply for representation. For more outside resources, browse the full Speaker Resources hub.
More Speaker Resources
Other categories of companies and organizations professional speakers use.
Websites, Branding & HeadshotsWebsite designers, brand strategists and headshot photographers.6 resources
Business ToolsSoftware for inquiries, contracts, testimonials and prospecting.4 resources
Books & PublishingCoaches, ghostwriters and publishers for speakers writing a book.5 resources
PR & MediaJournalist queries, podcast guest booking and media training.6 resources
Virtual StudioStreaming software, teleprompters and video tools for virtual keynotes.5 resources
Associations & EducationProfessional speaking associations and skill-building clubs.7 resources
Industry Events & Planner NetworksSpeaker conferences and the associations where meeting planners gather.5 resources
Speaker Coaching FAQ
Do professional speakers use coaches?
Many do, at every stage of their careers. Experienced speakers often hire a coach when they build a new keynote, change their positioning or prepare for a high-stakes event.
What is the difference between a speaking coach and a speaker business coach?
A speaking coach focuses on content and delivery: story, structure, humor and stage presence. A speaker business coach focuses on positioning, pricing, marketing and sales. Some programs cover both.
Is Toastmasters a substitute for a speaking coach?
Toastmasters is a low-cost way to practice regularly and get peer feedback. A coach gives individual, expert feedback on a specific talk, so many speakers use both.
Companies listed here are independent businesses that speakers often use. A listing is not an endorsement or a partnership, so review each one to decide whether it fits your goals and budget.