Here's a site that uses technology to help women working in high-tech get closer to speaking opportunities : GeekSpeakr allows you to post a profile, including your topics and expertise, to help event organizers identify women speakers. The site also includes a graph showing the top 25 topic tags for registered speakers.

The world of speakers’ bureaus in 2010 – after the economic crash – is a perilous one.  0160; Speakers’ Spotlight of Toronto is doing quite well, thank you – indeed, it’s growing – and the firm founded by husband and wife team Martin and Farah Perelmuter looks well-positioned for the future.    0160; Stay tuned! 

0160; Martin launched Speakers Spotlight a few years back and has already managed more than 12,000 speeches in over 30 countries.  0160; He’s also a warm, funny, delightful speaker himself.  Sign up today for the Public Words Speaker Forum 2010 and learn from one of the industry leaders. 

Even if you don't know of talented women speakers in your organization, you can consult with the vast number of women's speaker bureaus. and Canadian speakers; Looking for a celebrity speaker? For many women focused on public speaking, half the battle is getting an invitation to speak. Need more ideas?

Did you know that great speakers are often nervous with butterflies in their stomach before giving a presentation? My 13 years as a professional speakers bureau owner allowed me to hear several thousand speakers give their presentations. One speaker suggests that you curl your toes and get rid of your adrenalin.

Along with other women interested in public speaking, I've sometimes wondered "Where are all the women speakers?" We started following each other on Twitter after airing similar issues about women unable to get speaker slots at professional conferences.) Today, she tweeted: Another top 10 list with one woman and 9 men. So irking.

Most people don’t know it, but some speakers at events they attend are paid to be there. An entire business exists for speakers, conference organizers and what are called speaker’s bureaus, for matching speakers and events together. The same applies to speakers. There is no universal “best” speaker.

When I ran my speakers bureau, I was often asked if greatspeakers are born or made? Now that I am a coach to speakers,I see how successful many speakers become with some training and coaching. Here are the three secrets that make them sought after speakers: 1. They are conversational, not scripted.

NSA/NC September Meeting September marks the start a new year of meetings for the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA/NC). NSA/NC September Meeting September marks the start a new year of meetings for the Northern California Chapter of the National Speakers Association (NSA/NC).

First prize wins the title of Best Speaking-Expert Website which includes announcement to Jane’s list of 5000+ speakers and bureau agents (ie:  exposure). PANEL MEMBERS: Jane Atkinson – Author of The Wealthy Speaker, Coach. Brian Palmer, Owner, National Speakers Bureau. PRIZES. Innovative site.