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Start your speaking career

4.9 (25)

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3 Days

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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

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Anyone who dreams of starting a professional seeking career.

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Business leaders who want to build confidence as a presenter.

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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?

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Apr 15—Apr 17
    Nothing scheduled for this week

Post-course

    Class One

    2 items

    Class Two

    1 item

4.9 (25 ratings)

What students are saying

Mark Schaefer's way of teaching is that of limitless sharing. You can actually feel his honest desire for your succes, for which he is willing to give all that he can to help you succeed. To be able to have direct access to such valuable knowledge and experience is priceless.

Roxana

Cohort 6

Brand Strategy Advisor

H2H Media

A wonderful course with clear ideas to help build and grow a professional speaking presence.

Steve

Cohort 5

CEO

Be Found Online

It's easy to see why Mark Schaefer is in demand as a public speaker. He's a brilliant storyteller and an excellent teacher. I learned a lot of tactics that I'll apply to my public speaking.

B.L.

Cohort 5

Founder

What's Next Tech

Excellent class. It taught me how to construct a talk that has lasting value and is more of a keynote speech than the workshop type sessions I'm used to delivering. The class offered a clear blueprint for constructing a powerful talk. The strategies and techniques shared were practical and actionable, making it easier to apply them. Learning from Mark Schaefer, a phenomenal speaker, was a real privilege. His experience and delivery made the class highly effective and engaging. I've gained a real boost in confidence in putting together valuable talks. I would 100% recommend this class to anyone. Whether you're starting out, like me, and want to know how to get started, or whether you're more experienced but think you could put together more engaging talks, this class will help.

Frank

Cohort 5

Marketer

Frank and Marci

I learned so many inside tips from Mark - a seasoned and well respected speaker who cares about his clients and audience - that would have taken years (and a lot of trial and error) to learn. Really jam packed with useful information that will help me shape my presentation and give me the knowledge and confidence to move forward and start my speaking career!

Karen

Cohort 5

Recovery Life Coach & Speaker

Karen Rubinstein LLC

I recently had the pleasure of participating in a speaking class with Mark Schaefer, and I must say it was an incredibly enriching experience. This class provided a safe and supportive environment for individuals looking to enhance their skills. What impressed me the most was the instructor's expertise and dedication. They were knowledgeable and had a genuine passion for helping each participant grow and become more confident speakers. The class covered a wide range of topics, from public speaking techniques to effective storytelling, all of which were delivered in an engaging and interactive manner. The class also encouraged active participation and peer feedback, which I found to be invaluable. It not only boosted my confidence but also allowed me to learn from my fellow participants.

Student

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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."

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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

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

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