Lunch & Learn - So, You Want To Be A Speaker?

Join Host Jill Hellwig, CEO of Brand New U and Bryan Flanagan, Salesman, and CEO of Flanagan Training Group

Have you always dreamed of becoming a speaker but do not know how to start? Bryan’s effective business presentation skills will propel you into the right mind set. Learn the steps required to begin the journey:

• The diverse paths to becoming a speaker, including unconventional routes. Is this a path you’d like to purse?
• Insightful FAQs addressing humor, timing, and the chicken-or-egg dilemma.
• Essential directives for beginners, emphasizing transitioning from free to fee speaking engagements.
• Key lessons on recognizing hidden opportunities and the value of mentorship and a support team.
• The pivotal "3 M's" framework for speaking success: Messenger, Message, and Marketing Yourself.
• Empowering principles for audience engagement and speaking success.
• Identify next steps to accelerate your journey.

Jill Hellwig is a best-selling author, inspirational speaker and vision-driven coach who identifies, encourages and activates the dreams and talents in others. Jill draws from over 20 years of corporate, non-profit and community experience including three years with then $12 billion company, MCI and fourteen years with Ziglar, Inc, where Zig Ziglar fondly referred to her as “The Bear Hunter” for her prowess at producing multi-millions in revenue. Often exceeding quotas by more than 300%, Jill’s proven track record of success and achievement is surpassed only by her exceptional ability to translate those key principles. In 2013 Jill started her own firm, Brand New U, LLC, an organization dedicated to empowering corporate teams, business owners, individuals and families. This proprietary coaching system has now impacted literally hundreds of people to realize their limitless potential.

Bryan Flanagan embarked on his career journey with IBM, where he spent 14 years in various roles, from sales to management to training. Later, he joined the Zig Ziglar Corporation as Director of Corporate Training, honing his expertise for over 25 years. In 2005, he founded Flanagan Training Group (FTG), specializing in enhancing team and individual productivity through tailored training programs. From sales education to presentation skills, Bryan's vast experience and authored materials have made him a sought-after expert in the corporate world. With a legacy spanning 46 years, Bryan's commitment to excellence and innovation continues to drive FTG's success in today's competitive marketplace.