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  • 3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them

    3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them
    Jun 5 2024
    Dealing with a bad boss can make your workplace feel like a battleground. If you’re trying to survive a toxic work environment, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers creative and positive ways to deal with the Micromanaging Boss, the Inconsiderate Boss, and the Unsupportive Manager. Bonus: Phil shares 5 tips to survive a difficult boss! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ **NEW BOOK! “Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis”With the recent highly publicized stories of prominent leaders like Mike Bickel, Ravi Zacharias, and Bill Hybels, my new book Church on Trial – How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis offers churches and nonprofits a preemptive strategy to avoid a crisis – and if one does happen, a crisis plan to respond appropriately and positively. Get your copy here: https://philcooke.com/crisis Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* 3 Types of Bad Bosses and How to Deal with Them The situation with a difficult boss might not change overnight, but you can create a manageable environment. If you’re dealing with a difficult boss, here’s 5 tips to help you survive: 1. Do your best to understand their perspective. What’s driving them? It can help you navigate and anticipate their demands. 2. Document everything. Keep records of your communication, your work, and even your meetings so that if the situation escalates, you can provide evidence. 3. Learn to adapt and anticipate. Adjust your approach to suit your boss’ preferences. Be proactive and have solutions before they ask. 4. Seek support. Have a network with people in your office who can give you objective advice. 5. Watch out for yourself. Maintain a healthy work-life balance. Set boundaries that will ensure your well-being. Read more at my blog: The 3 Most Difficult Bosses and How to Beat Themhttps://www.philcooke.com/the-3-most-difficult-bosses-and-how-to-beat-them/ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    19 mins
  • Public Speaking Tips: 6 Tools to Help You Get Hired as a Speaker

    Public Speaking Tips: 6 Tools to Help You Get Hired as a Speaker
    May 15 2024
    Accelerate your career! Becoming a skilled public speaker can open doors and advance your career quickly as you position yourself as an expert. If you’re serious about speaking, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com list of six tools that a conference planner needs can help you get hired as a speaker. The easier you make it for the people who can book you for an event, the better your chances of getting selected. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out more about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Public Speaking Tips: 6 Tools to Help You Get Hired as a SpeakerIf you’re serious about being a speaker at any level, here’s my recommended list of what you need to make available to anyone who can book you for an event: 1) A list of potential topics: I always keep an updated list of keynote and workshop sessions I’m capable of doing. 2) Different length bios: I keep short, medium, and long biographies that will not only give the planner an idea of my background and areas of expertise but also allow them to easily use them in the program or on the event website. 3) Your official title and byline: Make sure they know who you are! And don’t forget a “byline” – which is essentially a one-sentence description of you. 5) A short, well-written introduction: You can’t always depend on a conference host or MC to write a good introduction for you, so don’t take chances. 6) Your online and social media links: Conferences often publish your social media and website links in the program or put them on the video screen while you speak. Don’t wait until you get asked to speak to prepare these items! It may take a while to pull all of this together, so do it now, and you’ll always be ready. Remember – the easier you make it for the people who can hire you as a speaker, the better your chances of getting selected! Read more about public speaking at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/speaking-tools-to-help-you-get-hired-as-a-speaker/ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    19 mins
  • I've Failed. Now What?

    I've Failed. Now What?
    May 1 2024
    How do you deal with rejection? What do you do after a failure? Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers five “next steps” that can be the key to moving past failure and on to success in your career. If you’re in business, media production or content creation – and especially if you’re in the film industry as a filmmaker, actor or writer – you’ll gain new resiliency to help you bounce back from failure and secure your future. Includes bonus tips on having a day job while working towards your dream job. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ SPECIAL OFFER! Support digital missions! With your generous gift of $35 or more to The Influence Lab https://influencelab.com you’ll get “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” as a special “thank you” for your support. Give your gift here: https://influencelab.com/donate #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* I’ve Failed. Now What?Resilience is the ability to come back from failure. If you’ve failed or been rejected, these five steps can be the key to help you move past failure and on to success: 1. Don’t overthink it. Don’t get obsessed thinking about what you could have done better. 2. Don’t take it personally. It’s easier said than done, but learn to separate criticism of the project from criticism of you. 3. Find objective advice. Find another experienced person that you trust and run the project by them for a second opinion. 4. Ask for constructive criticism. At the moment of failure or rejection, keep a cool head and ask for constructive criticism. 5. Don’t let failures derail your dream. It happens! Keep moving forward. Don’t be afraid to fail, especially if you’re expanding your tent poles. If you’re breaking new ground or trying new things – that’s not the time to be timid! That’s the time to try things, and if you fail, learn from your failures and move on. Read “A Better Perspective on Failure” at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/failure/ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    16 mins
  • Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry - Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix

    Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry - Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix
    Apr 24 2024
    Jumpstart your career in Hollywood! If you’re looking for a job in LA or New York, Phil Cooke’s https://philcooke.com interview with Sommerly Simser will help you succeed in the film industry. Highlighted as a new leader to watch in Variety Magazine, Sommerly has gone from assistant to associate in Hollywood and now works in Feature Film Production Finance at Netflix. Find out how to get your first job in LA, navigate interviews with skill, make quality industry connections, and apply your faith as a Christian in Hollywood. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Discover what you were born to do! “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” available here: https://amzn.to/2M2maTr Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Skills to Succeed in the Film Industry Interview: Sommerly Simser, Film Production Finance, Netflix More About Sommerly SimserSommerly holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Abilene Christian University. She started her career as a news reporter for NPR. The inability to add whimsical and exhilarating arcs to her story, otherwise known as fiction, propelled her to switch career paths and pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Producing for Cinema & TV from Regent University. In her final year as a grad student, she landed an internship on a CBS show that rolled into a job in Los Angeles. Since then, she has worked for a few of the industry’s titans- Agency for the Performing Arts (APA), Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Imagine Entertainment. Sommerly currently works in Feature Film Production Finance at Netflix. Previously, Sommerly was honored as a New Leader to Watch in Variety Magazine. Sommerly serves on the board of the Junior League of Los Angeles and the leadership team of The Greenhouse Arts & Media Organization. She is the current District 3 Representative for the North Hollywood Neighborhood Council and actively volunteers with the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Miss America Scholarship Program. Sommerly is a member of Women in Film and, with her husband, Nathanael, founded the Tinseltown Scholarship Society. Connect with Sommerly here: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerly/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5881302/ Follow Sommerly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommerly/ Quotes from Sommerly: “In times where I thought [my faith] would hurt me the most, it actually helped me.” “Regardless of where you want to be in the industry, working at an agency is very hard but it’s so rewarding... It’s like a golden ticket.” “I made it my mission to meet as many people as possible.” (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    36 mins
  • Why You Should Consider a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book | Interview with Jordan Loftis, Story Chorus

    Why You Should Consider a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book | Interview with Jordan Loftis, Story Chorus
    Apr 3 2024
    Is there a book inside you, but you don’t know where to start? Maybe it’s time to consider a ghostwriter! Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com welcomes writer and ghostwriter Jordan Loftis to explore book writing options and a strategic publishing process that can help pastors, leaders, and Christian entrepreneurs go from “idea to impact.” Founder of Story Chorus, Jordan shares what it’s like to work with a ghostwriter, the importance of sharing your origin story, and the impact you can have for generations to come. There’s somebody out there that needs to hear your story! Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get my book “Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You” here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Why You Should Consider a Ghostwriter to Write Your Book | Interview with Jordan Loftis, Story Chorus “Coming generations depend on your story. Your story is part of God’s saga...” – Jordan Loftis, Founder, Story Chorus Jordan Loftis is a publisher, strategist, and the founder of Story Chorus. Story Chorus helps Christian leaders make generational impact with books and growth marketing. For nearly a decade, he’s worked with hundreds of authors, billion-dollar brands, and high-impact leaders to grow their influence and build a platform they own. He's a bestselling author who has ghostwritten 60 books and serves as the president and editor of Short Daily Devotions, sharing the atomic power of God’s Word with over 30,000 people daily. Jordan holds a BA in philosophy and theology from the University of Sioux Falls. Most importantly, he’s the lucky husband to Joelle and the high-strung-but-pretends-to-be-chill dad to Fallon, Kindy, and Wilder. Find out more and get your free Storytelling Guide: https://swift.storychorus.com/ Follow Jordan Loftis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordanloftiswrites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loftiswrites/ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    30 mins
  • How to Remove the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job)

    How to Remove the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job)
    Mar 20 2024
    Are there issues in your ministry or organization that everybody knows about but nobody talks about? It’s time to address the elephant in the room and build towards a healthier work culture. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com offers six effective strategies to be part of the solution without losing your job. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get my book “One Big Thing: Discovering What You Were Born to Do” https://amzn.to/2M2maTr Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/ #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* How to Remove the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job) Become a problem solver! Here are six practical steps to become part of the “elephant removal team” for a healthier work culture: 1. Dump the arrogance. Approach your leader or team members with a spirit of humility and a genuine desire to help the organization. 2. Don’t blame someone personally. Shift the focus from the individual to the organization. 3. Be clear about the negatives. How much does ignoring the elephant in the room cost the organization in quantifiable terms related to finances, resources – and even employees lost because of it. 4. Be clear about the positives of removing the elephant. Highlight the potential outcomes of addressing the issues and cast vision for the future. 5. Include everyone on the elephant removal team. Make it a team effort to foster collaboration. 6. Don’t take sole credit for the removal. Acknowledge the contributions of the team. Unresolved issues can hold your ministry or organization back. Become part of the elephant removal team for a more productive and healthier work culture. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    11 mins
  • Creating Sharable Sermons: An Evangelistic Approach to Online Preaching with David Murrow

    Creating Sharable Sermons: An Evangelistic Approach to Online Preaching with David Murrow
    Mar 6 2024
    Welcome to a revolutionary discussion on adapting preaching for the digital age! In this episode, online preaching coach David Murrow, joins Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com to delve into the art of engaging with your online congregation effectively. Discover invaluable insights to transform your preaching style and create sermons that are watchable, memorable, and sharable as an evangelistic tool. Elevate your communication skills with practical tips you can apply to your next sermon. 🔗 Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/ Get my book as a 🎁 Gift for Your Pastor! Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be. As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history. My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process. ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com =========================== *More About This Episode* Creating Sharable Sermons: An Evangelistic Approach to Online Preaching with David Murrow Transform your sermons into powerful evangelistic tools for the digital age! In this interview, you’ll find out how to capture attention in an 8-second world, craft compelling sermon titles, and navigate the visual landscape of online preaching. Unleash the evangelistic potential of your sermons! More About David Murrow: David Murrow, a.k.a., The Online Preaching Coach, teaches pastors how to make their sermons more watchable, memorable and shareable. He spent four decades in the television business, and his work has been seen on ABC, NBC, PBS, CBS, Discovery Networks, BBC and dozens more. Murrow is the author of “Why Men Hate Going to Church,” the groundbreaking book that changed the way thousands of congregations do church. David and his wife Gina have three children and seven grandkids. They are ministry nomads, residing in three different places: Alaska, Arizona and most recently Pennsylvania. Find out more and get David Murrow’s free course at https://davidmurrow.com (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    36 mins
  • Public Speaking Techniques: How to Get Invited to Speak at Conferences

    Public Speaking Techniques: How to Get Invited to Speak at Conferences
    Feb 21 2024
    Public speaking gigs are a powerful way to advance your career, plus they offer opportunities to get your message heard. Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com shares five tips to help you book your first speaking gig while becoming a great speaker. Elevate your speaking skills and find out how to get invited to speak at conferences, small groups, workshops, and more to expand your influence today. Get my FREE DOWNLOAD and transform your creative leadership skills when you sign up for my newsletter here: https://www.philcooke.com/subscribe/  Get my new book: “Ideas on a Deadline: How to Be Creative When the Clock is Ticking” Order today and get BONUS resource materials to instantly elevate your creativity. https://www.philcooke.com/ideasonadeadline/  #Audiobook available on Audible now: https://adbl.co/3QoD7DE  Subscribe to my podcast for more career advice and creative leadership skills: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to level up your creative leadership skills: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1  ======================================== Phil Cooke – Media Producer/Writer/Speaker/CoachHelping Creative Leaders Influence the World Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? I offer advice on creative leadership, digital media, branding, marketing, film and television production – and the faith to take you from where you are in your ministry or career to where you want to be.  As a filmmaker, media consultant and co-founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, my client list includes Hollywood studios, major nonprofit organizations, and many of the most respected churches and ministries in the world. I’ve produced media programming in nearly 70 countries and created many of the most influential inspirational TV programs in history.  My philosophy? Get your ideas out there and change the world in the process.  ========================== Connect with me on social media: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Find out about The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com ===========================  *More About This Episode* Public Speaking Techniques: How to Get Invited to Speak at ConferencesWhatever your line of work, speaking gigs are a powerful way to get your name known and your message heard while advancing your career. Here’s five tips to help you get invited to speak:  1. Volunteer at conferences. Find the conferences you think you might like to speak at in the future and show up to help. You never know what could happen. 2. Become an expert. Find a niche in your field and become an expert. What have you done in your career that is unique? 3. Plan ahead. Most conferences are planned out a year in advance. Don’t wait until the last minute to reach out. (And always be ready for last-minute changes!) 4. You don’t need an agent. Don’t feel like you need an agent to get invitations. They may be able to negotiate a deal but may not be the one to get you the job as a speaker. 5. Take the time to become a great speaker. Being an expert does not necessarily mean you’ll be a great speaker. If you’re incorporating software like Powerpoint or Keynote, learn to speak well first; then bring the Powerpoint into it. Become an amazing speaker! Check out Chapter 3 “Speaking to a Digital Generation” in my book, “Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry and You” here: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Get the book “Give Your Speech; Change the World” by Nick Morgan here: https://amzn.to/3SUf0RQ (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!)
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    17 mins