Knowing how to become a public speaker can sometimes be as challenging as actually being a public speaker. Whether it’s developing your voice or tailoring your message, knowing how to hone your public speaking skills is crucial to becoming a successful public speaker. Since the age of 16, Ashley Olafsen has been building a strong public presence, speaking on countless stages including TedX, UMass Amherst, Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Boston University, and Northeastern WISE. In this powerful presentation, you will learn everything you need to know about getting booked and paid to speak directly from the experts. We'll discuss how to develop an engaging talk, how to build your credibility and speaker assets, how to utilize your network to get your first few speaking gigs, and when + what to charge. You'll walk away with the steps to get going and start speaking!