A Note from Dr. Shana
Speakers talk.
Bankable speakers convert.
There’s a difference.
Every time you step on stage—whether it’s a conference, panel, or podcast—you’re positioning your expertise in front of people who could hire you, book you, or partner with you. But if your talk doesn’t guide listeners to take a next step, you’re leaving money (and impact) on the table.
This month, I want you to stop talking just to fill time.
Start speaking with strategy.
A bankable speech is designed to connect, convert, and create opportunities long after you walk off stage. It’s not about being “salesy”—it’s about being clear on the transformation you provide and inviting people into it.
✨ Clarity converts. Confidence closes. Consistency cashes in.
Let’s make sure your next talk does all three.
This Week’s Bankable Speaker Tip
Build a Talk that SELLS without Sounding Like It
Use this 3-part structure every time you speak:
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The Hook – Lead with a story or question that exposes the problem your audience faces.
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The Shift – Share your framework or philosophy that reframes how they see the issue.
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The Invitation – End with a clear next step (freebie, consultation, download, or program).
🗣️ A good talk inspires.
A bankable talk inspires and converts.
🎥 Bankable Speaker Content Creation Day — Saturday, November 22
If you don’t have a professional reel showing you in action, you’re missing out on bookings. Many proposals will ask you for a video when submitting.
Join us for Bankable Speaker Content Creation Day — your chance to record a short, high-impact speaker reel so you can start pitching events with confidence.
We’ll provide:
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A professional set up to capture the essence of your message
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Camera crew + editing
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20-30 min recording session
- Pre content day planning session (1 hour group call week of Nov 17)
- Professional 2 min- 2 min 30 sec speaker reel
đź“… Saturday, November 22 10-2 pm
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ONLY $200 Investment
🗓️ 🚀 The Bankable Speaker Roundtable — Saturday, December 13 | 9AM–12 PM CST
Your last chance to go into 2026 with a plan that makes you bankable.
Join me for The Bankable Speaker Roundtable, a half-day working experience for speakers, coaches, and thought leaders ready to build their 2026 Speaker Playbook.
We’ll cover:
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Turning your signature talk into multiple revenue streams
- How to create an irresistible Bankable Speaker brand
- Creating a road map for your 2026 speaking
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Seats are limited — and once we close the doors, they’re closed.
NOTE: If you bundle the Roundtable + REEL Shoot Day get a discount for both and SAVE $50= $247
Comment BUNDLE to grab the link
Space is LIMITED so hurry.
📚 Book of the Quarter: 10x Is Easier Than 2x — by Dan Sullivan
This quarter, we’re diving into 10x Is Easier Than 2x in order to help you create the mindset of a bankable speaker.
This week’s takeaway:
“Simplify to multiply. The more focused your efforts, the greater your results.”
That means: stop trying to teach everything you know.
Teach the one thing that transforms the room. Go deep before you go wide.
5 Speaker Leads to Pitch This Week
Your new 5 speaking leads are ready!
They’re ideal for experts and coaches seeking Q1–Q2 2026 opportunities.
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Date: March 9-14, 2026
- Audience:
The NOEW Summit is all about real founders, real challenges, and real solutions. We're curating programming that reflects the diversity, creativity, and grit of our community with sessions that deliver actionable value and authentic stories from the field.
- Looking for:
- Founder Journeys, Sector Spotlights, Execution & Tactics, Community Building/Panels & Roundtable, Founder Talks, Workshops & 101 Sessions
- Apply By: Nov 21, 2025 11:59 PM EST
- Organization Info
- Apply to speak
Professional Women's Conference
- Location: TBD
- Date: Nov 2026
- Audience:
Join over 500 driven women for a transformative day that will reshape your career trajectory and expand your professional horizon. This isn't just another conference—it's a catalyst for change, a launchpad for leadership, and your gateway to an unstoppable network of trailblazers.
- Looking for:
- Do you have insights that could accelerate careers, breakthrough strategies that drive results, or a story that could inspire the next generation of women leaders? The 2026 Professional Women's Conference is seeking dynamic speakers who don't just talk about change—they create it.
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Leadership Excellence - Advanced strategies for leading with impact and authenticity
Career Acceleration - Breakthrough approaches to professional growth and advancement
Entrepreneurial Success - Real-world insights for building and scaling businesses
Workplace Innovation - Transforming company culture and driving organizational change
Personal Branding - Building influence and establishing thought leadership
Work-Life Integration - Sustainable strategies for managing competing priorities
Financial Empowerment - Investment, negotiation, and wealth-building strategies
Technology & Innovation - Leveraging emerging trends for competitive advantage
- Apply By: Dec 15, 2025 11:59 PM EST
- Organization Info
- Apply to speak
Worthy Woman Summit
- Location: Richland, MS
- Date: Marc 19-21, 2026
- Audience:
Join us for an inspiring, joy-filled event created just for women like you. Dive into powerful sessions on faith, personal growth, and wellness while having fun, sharing laughs, and connecting with amazing women who are on the same journey.
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We’re looking for women who:
Are passionate about the Kingdom of God, His Word, and His daughters.
Long to see women thrive and walk worthy of the calling they’ve received (Ephesians 4:1).
Are servant-hearted leaders who want to be part of a movement—not just a moment.
Who can speak on topics including (but not limited to):
Biblical spiritual growth
Identity in Christ
Habits for a healthy, happy, whole life
Emotional resilience and spiritual health
Leadership and professional development
Health and high-performance living (including hormones, fitness, nutrition, etc.)
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- Apply By: No date given so ASAP
- Organization Info
- Apply to speak
Convention Sales & Service Summiit
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Date: April 27-29, 2026
- Audience:
The Convention Sales & Services Summit is a cross-functional gathering of sales and services professionals dedicated to helping clients plan and execute successful meetings and events.
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Apply By: Dec 15, 2025
- Organization Info
- Apply to speak
SWAAY Health..LIVE
- Location: Boston, MA
- Date: April 29 - May 1, 2026
- Audience:
We look forward to seeing everyone from the healthcare marketing community
- Looking for:
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Here is a general outline of the type of speakers we are looking for:
- Passionate about sharing knowledge with others
- Excited about marketing, healthcare and/or technology
- First-hand experience with the subject matter
- Able to share the ROI or benefits that resulted from the new program, solution or process
- Creative, dynamic speakers & presenters
Below are some of the topic areas that we believe will be hot at Swaay.Health LIVE 2026, but feel free to submit sessions that you think will be valuable to the community:
- AI
- Branding
- Communications
- Content Marketing
- Earned Media / Media Relations
- Events
- Paid Search / SEO
- Patient Experience
- Podcasting
- Social Media
- Video
- Websites
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- Apply By: Nov 21, 2025
- Organization Info
- Apply to speak
Final Word
Speaking is a business.
But only if you treat it like one.
When you build a talk that converts, every mic becomes a money-making opportunity.
Let’s make you not just booked—but bankable.
— Dr. Shana
Founder, The Bankable Speaker Academy
“Because your voice should make impact and income.”
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