How I Lost...And Found My Voice At Kent Julian's Speaker's Bootcamp

Me and Kent Julian

It was really a treat to be back for the second year in a row at Kent Julian's Speaker's Bootcamp this week! I attended last year and was overwhelmed with the practical insight and inside information he provides to all speaker wannabees.  He speaks from experience having made his name known in both the youth and the education market over the last five or so years.  If you haven't heard his inspirational and energizing message for youth or educators, then you are really missing something. 

Here's the irony of the seminar, I've been fighting a cold for the last week or so and woke up the first morning of the conference with laryngitis.  What are the chances of attending a speaker bootcamp and not being able to speak?  I kept thinking it would get better but unfortunately it did not.  I'm back home tonight and still can't speak above a whisper.

Wondering how I found my voice?  Well I must admit it was my inner voice that I was referring to.  Part of the conference involved spending some time reflecting on our own personal message or voice. By sharing his own story of being an 'at risk kid', Kent helped all of us see that we each have something unique that we can share that will resonate with others. Of course, it helps if you have a real voice to share that story with.  Maybe a little hot tea will help... 

Great Resources For Devloping Your Speaking Ability

 While visiting my sister and mom in California, I've had some extra reading time which is quite a luxury!  The 5 hour flight here for instance allowed me to catch up on a lot of reading that I was behind on.  One of the books that I've been reading is Secrets of Dynamic Communication: Preparing and Delivering Powerful Speeches
 by Ken Davis.  The book was recommended to me by my good friend and mentor,  Kent Julian, who is an amazing speaker himself.  The book outlines EXACTLY how to lay out a powerful speech, whether you are giving a sermon, a lesson, a keynote or a workshop.  It is an amazing resource and I would recommend it to anyone who speaks in any capacity.






Kent by the way is preparing for his annual Speak It Forward Bootcamp in October.  What a fabulous experience it is!  I attended last year and I can't tell you all the fantastic information I learned!  If you have ANY interest in developing yourself as a speaker, this is the place to go and the man to see.  He doesn't just tell you how to be a good speaker, he tells you all the inside details of developing and managing a speaking business.  You will love it! There is a special going on where you can sign up with a friend and SAVE big time.  Here's my advice:  DO IT!  I did and it has changed my life!


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