Ep. 65 - Career Pivots and Speaker Coaching with Jessica Setnick MS, RD, CEDS-C

In this episode of The Growth Show, host Whitney Bateson welcomes Jessica Setnick to discuss her unique career journey from a hospital dietitian to a professional speaker and business coach. Jessica shares her strategies for building confidence in speaking, effectively selling speaking services, and overcoming common challenges like hecklers. Listeners will also gain insights into how to structure a speaker page on a website, the importance of negotiating, and creative ways to handle budgets when pitching speaking engagements. Whether you're an aspiring speaker or looking for tips to advance your current speaking career, this episode is packed with valuable advice and actionable tips.

Connect with Jessica:

• Website: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/
• Speaker Coaching: https://www.jessicasetnick.com/speaker-coaching/
• You're not in our budget printable: https://www.understandingnutrition.com/items/youre-not-in-our-budget
• A Dietitian’s Guide to Professional Speaking (book): https://www.dietitianspeakingguide.com/
• You're not in our budget: https://www.understandingnutrition.com/items/youre-not-in-our-budget

In this episode:

Jessica's Career Journey

Navigating Challenges and Building Confidence

Mastering Public Speaking and Handling Hecklers

The Business of Speaking: Pricing and Negotiation

Maximizing Speaking Engagements and Website Essentials

The Importance of Testimonials

Creating Your Speaker Page

Signature Talks and Titles

Contact Information and Fees

Using Photos and Videos Effectively

Authenticity in Your Speaker Profile

Negotiating Speaking Engagements

The Value of a Speaker One Sheet

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