Asure sign the economy is recovering: more invitations for paid speaking engagements. During tough times the frequency of such gigs slumps because everyone wants a speech for free. But recent experience suggests that budgets have been boosted, and diaries are busier.
I usually only undertake gratuitous speaking assignments if they fall into one of two categories: either the sponsor is a charity where I have some connection; or the occasion is directly relevant to my work.
Over the years I’ve learnt to be firm: otherwise you can end up travelling hundreds of miles at your own expense to address an audience of four in a village hall – without even so much as a thank you afterwards.
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