Start your speaking career
4.9 (25)
3 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Jumpstart your speaking career by learning from one of the most acclaimed keynote speakers in the business world!
Start your speaking career
4.9 (25)
3 Days
·Cohort-based Course
Jumpstart your speaking career by learning from one of the most acclaimed keynote speakers in the business world!
Course overview
Start your speaking career
There's no better way to impact lives than through an effective speech. Public speaking can also be a very rewarding and profitable career.
Your instructor Mark Schaefer has been a professional speaker for nearly 20 years. He has captivated audiences on some of the biggest stages in the world, including SXSW, The American Bar Association, and Social Media Marketing World.
Learn how to create your first speech, deliver a speech with impact, and jumpstart your own professional speaking career. Learn:
How to create a speech
Visual design
Stage presence techniques
Contract basics
Career momentum
... and much more. Each student will receive a recording of these classes for future reference on their speaking career journey.
Who is this course for
01
Anyone who dreams of starting a professional seeking career.
02
Business leaders who want to build confidence as a presenter.
03
Leaders who need to present ideas and pitches.
What you’ll get out of this course
Create your first speech!
You'll learn how to turn your best ideas into an effective keynote presentation!
Be memorable
Learn how to create a presentation that inspires, informs, and entertains.
Learn stage presence
Mark Schaefer provides his insights into how to hold an audience's attention and use your stage presence to tell your story.
Speech preparation
How do you work with an event or conference to prepare for your speech? WHat do you need in a contract?
Begin a speaking career
What are the three steps to kick-starting your own speaking career? When do you start negotiating for money and grow your revenue?
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Mark Schaefer in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Start your speaking career
Course syllabus
Week 1
Post-course
Class One
Class Two
4.9 (25 ratings)
What students are saying
Meet your instructor
Mark Schaefer
Mark Schaefer
Consultant, author, keynote speaker
Mark Schaefer has been a professional keynote speaker for 20 years. His speeches have inspired audiences in 40 countries. He has been a regular speaker at SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, The American Bar Association, and corporate events including Dell, Pfizer, Microsoft, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Mark is a faculty member of Rutgers University and is the bestselling author of 10 books including "KNOWN," "Marketing Rebellion," and "Belonging to the Brand."
Course schedule
Five hours of class time over two days
November 19 and 21
12:00 p.m. to 2:30 Eastern time
This class spans 2.5 hours on Nov 19 and 2.5 hours on Nov 21. The Maven landing page defaults to "three" classes" since it is over three days but there are two! Each class will be two hours of interactive presentations via Zoom followed by a half hour of open Q&A.
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you