Overcoming Speaker Slumps and Building Momentum: Live Coaching with Erick Rheam

About this episode

In this episode, Erick Rheam coaches Connor Wentling and Michael Hidalgo on overcoming speaker slumps and building momentum in their speaking careers.

“If you’re consistent, you may miss the event with that event planner this round, but you’re going to get it the next round, and you’re going to get the next round too because you’re going to stay on top.” In this episode of The Speaker Lab Podcas t, Erick Rheam, professional speaker and author, opens the doors to a behind-the-scenes coaching session as Connor Wentling and Michael Hidalgo join him to unpack the realities of building a speaking career from the ground up. Connor shares his journey transitioning from free gigs to landing paid opportunities within the municipal association market. Despite finding traction, he’s faced with the anxiety and uncertainty that accompany a slower season, prompting a deep dive with Erick into sustaining momentum. They dig into the nitty-gritty of keeping the pipeline full, leveraging referrals, and making strategic tweaks based on feedback. Michael, meanwhile, discusses the challenge of prospecting habits and mastering the art of following up with potential clients. Together with Erick, he explores tangible ways to stay in the game, even when faced with delays and rejections. Erick also shares insights about the power of consistency, the…

People in this episode

Host: The Speaker Lab

Guests: Erick Rheam, Connor Wentling, Michael Hidalgo

Topics covered

• speaker slumps
• building momentum
• coaching session
• speaking career
• prospecting habits
• presentation skills

Keywords

• speaking career
• momentum
• coaching
• prospecting
• presentation skills
• referrals
• feedback

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