Too many strong speakers are still treated as “best-kept secrets”: great talks, weak pipeline. On stage, they deliver. Off stage, they’re still introduced as “great at what they do”, not as the go-to voice in their space. No clear talk titles. No sharp speaker profile. No outbound plan. Result: warm applause, cold pipeline.
Over the past year, I’ve been working 1:1 with people like Rutger de Graaf, Baassit Saadiqui, Harry Waterstone, Carlos Cantú, Jon Bockelmans-Evans, Tom Palmaerts and others on exactly that gap: turning a strong story into a bookable proposition that decision-makers can actually say yes to.
Here’s what we do in 12 weeks:
→ We move from “best-kept secret” to a bookable speaker profile with:
- a sharp, credible positioning as a speaker
- polished speaker bio, web page and LinkedIn profile
- clearly defined, commercially viable talks and workshops
- an outbound script to approach bureaus, bookers and decision-makers
- ideas to expand your impact and revenue with concrete sales strategies
This is not vague “speaker coaching”. It’s a structured approach to building your commercial foundation as a speaker.
If you’re already thinking “this is exactly what I need for 2026”, you don’t have to read further to know. Just hit reply and write “Yes, send me the details” and I’ll send you the practical info and next steps.
Why 1:1 and not a group?
Because every speaker plays a different game. Different markets, different risks, different ambitions. I don’t want to push you through a generic group curriculum while your context is anything but generic. That’s why I:
• work strictly 1:1
• cap it at 5 trajectories per quarter
• use a proven structure I’ve already tested with multiple speakers
Practical details:
• Duration: 12 weeks (3 months)
• Completion: your trajectory is finished by the end of Q1 2026 (end of March)
• Format: 1:1 online (video calls + async feedback)
• Sessions: 6 deep-dive calls, plus feedback on your talks, positioning and copy in between
End result:
– a refined, credible speaker profile
– polished marketing and sales assets
– a clear plan to grow visibility, impact and revenue
We can work in English, Spanish or Dutch - whatever lets you think and create at your best.
The people who get the most from this are not celebrities or hype-chasers. They’re solopreneurs, experts and changemakers who are already excellent at what they do and want a system, focus and hard work to match it with commercial traction.
Investment:
The standard fee for this trajectory is €2,400 excl. VAT (approx. £2,100).
For this next cohort, Oratore readers get a preferred rate:
• pay-in-full bonus: €1,800 excl. VAT (approx. £1,575), only if you confirm before Black Friday, 28 November 2025, or
• 3 instalments: 3 × €650 = €1,950 excl. VAT (approx. £1,700)
In return, I expect you to play full out and to be open to sharing a short case/testimonial if you’re happy with the outcome.
This is for you if:
• you already have some speaking experience (or regularly speak as a founder/executive)
• you have a clear domain or track record people respect you for
• you want more and better paid speaking engagements in 2026, and you’re done improvising your positioning on the fly
Want to claim one of the 5 spots?
👉 Hit reply and simply write: “Yes, send me the details.” I’ll send you the practical info and a few options for a short intro call so we can see if one of the Q1 slots is a real fit for your plans.
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Thanks for reading,
Steven
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P.S. All 2025 Clarity Retreats™ are fully booked. For 2026, Oratore readers get an early-bird rate of €1,750 excl. VAT (approx. £1,530) until 28 Nov. 2025. If you’re interested in the retreat format (or want to combine both), reply to this email with “Retreat” in your message.
