20/06/2026
Well done Speakers Tribe Global Auckland NZ. What a phenomenal achievement.
One of our Newest Speakers Tribes, Auckland NZ, pulled off the TENx mini Stage in Auckland today.
A missive congratulations to Speakers Tribe for seeing exciting growth in all areas of the world and giving everyone a voice and a stage.
Such an exciting partnership we have with Tribe, certainly the BEST is yet to come!!!
10/06/2026
OpenAI, Claude, Gemini & GPT: Which AI is Best for Coaches and Speakers?
After dedicating 18 months to studying "AI for Coaches & Speakers" for several hours each day, I have gained solid insights into the most effective tools for our industry. In this workshop, we will explore the premier AI solutions available today and explain why they are essential for your growth. In this exclusive 1-Day Workshop I will demonstrate exactly how to implement these technologies in your business.
AI DIGITAL AVATARS
An AI Digital Avatar is a sophisticated digital representation of yourself that can transform how you produce content. These avatars can power social media videos, podcasts, and written posts, as well as facilitate training videos, white papers, or even entire books. Remarkably, they can even assist in coaching your clients at scale.
RUNNING AN AI-POWERED COACHING AND SPEAKING BUSINESS
Scaling a successful solopreneur business requires efficient systems that can operate independently. From automated registration forms and lead-nurturing workflows to sales pipelines and client onboarding, every coach and speaker needs a robust infrastructure. Mastering these automations is fundamental to ensuring your business produces consistent results.
CREATING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND SLIDE DECKS WITH AI
Your expertise and personal experience remain your most valuable assets. AI is a powerful partner in developing Intellectual Property (IP), visual frameworks, and high-impact slide decks. Modern presentations should go beyond static text; incorporating video and animation creates a "WOW factor" that is essential for remaining relevant in today’s competitive market.
DRIVING TRAFFIC AND WINNING QUALITY LEADS
Marketing is often the greatest challenge for coaches & speakers. Even with a brilliant message, you need a strategy to find the right clients. By integrating AI with your CRM and social media strategy, you can automate lead generation. Use AI to analyse audience data, craft personalized marketing copy, and deploy automated outreach that acts as a consistent tap for high-quality leads.
CLIENT DELIVERY AND eLEARNING PROGRAMS
AI significantly enhances client delivery by automating the onboarding process and managing content distribution.
AGENTIC AI TEAM MEMBERS
We are now entering the era of Agentic AI, virtual team members that work for you 24/7. These agents can handle complex scheduling, respond to initial inquiries, and manage day-to-day operations without human intervention.
CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS
Integrating these AI tools is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity for coaches and speakers who want to thrive in the modern era. By leveraging digital avatars, automated marketing, and agentic assistants, you can scale your influence and business like never before. I invite you to join me for my 1-Day Workshop next week, where I will walk you through the exact implementation of these tools to ensure your success.
https://pages.speakersinstitute.com.au/intensive-registration-page-page
30/05/2026
Professional Speaking and Public Speaking, what is the difference?
I recorded this video this week explaining the difference between Professional and Public Speaking and the importance of making a decision on which one you want to pursue.
Enjoy:
https://speakers.institute/public_vs_professional_speaking
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There is a significant difference between Professional Speaking and Public Speaking and you can not do both easily. This video deconstructs the difference between them both and what you can do about it.
15/05/2026
The speaking market is officially HOT right now!
Just this week, we secured four new keynote inquiries across India, Singapore, and Australia: all being booked at our standard rates, including international fees. This isn't random luck; it is a direct result of a specific formula for maximizing every single inquiry and executing a world-class launch strategy.
I (Sam Cawthorn) recently hosted a $10K Keynote Speaking Masterclass breaking down these exact principles, plus new strategies working for our most successful Keynote Speakers.
Because this strategic information is so critical for anyone serious about building a high-paying speaking career, I am voluntarily releasing this 2 hour Masterclass for you to watch this weekend. This is content I typically don't release publicly, but the market opportunity is too strong to miss.
In this Masterclass, you will learn the exact commercial strategies for speaker success. Here are some sections you should watch:
- The 3 Filters of a Bookable Message (28:13)
- Marketing Secrets that will Make You the Authority (33:42)
- The Perfect Launch for a Keynote Speaker that No One Teaches (39:12)
- The special strategy on How to maximize every inquiry
If you are committed to transforming your message into a commercial global voice, I strongly encourage you to invest two hours this weekend to watch this session.
Click here to watch the Masterclass now before we take it down:
https://speakers.institute/keynote_masterclass
10/05/2026
Most speakers are becoming invisible.
Not because they’re bad… Because the marketplace changed and they didn’t.
Over the last 90 days, I’ve been deep in conversations with Keynote Speakers, Speaker Bureaus, Event Managers, PCOs (Professional Conference Organisers), and industry gatekeepers.
And the message has been loud and clear:
The old way of building a speaking business is dying.
Here’s what gatekeepers are actually looking for now:
🦾 Speakers with a powerful digital presence
🦾 Clear positioning and authority
🦾 Strong personal branding
🦾 Proof of influence online
🦾 Content that cuts through instantly
🦾 AI-powered visibility and marketing systems
Most speakers still think they get booked because of what they SAY.
That’s no longer true.
You get booked because of how you POSITION yourself.
A gatekeeper is the person who controls access to stages and opportunities Speaker Bureaus, Event Managers, Conference Organisers, corporate decision-makers and Agents.
And right now, they are overwhelmed with noise.
Which means if your marketing, messaging and online presence aren’t sharp…
You become invisible.
This is exactly why I’m running this upcoming masterclass.
https://join.speakersinstitute.com.au/exclusive-masterclass-keynotes
For the first time ever, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact AI tools, positioning strategies, and visibility frameworks we’re using right now that are helping our students get traction FAST.
Some of our students are creating momentum, launching brands, building authority and getting booked within 90 days because they’ve learned how to become impossible to ignore.
We’ve been obsessively studying:
• What the market is rewarding right now
• What gatekeepers respond to
• What content converts
• What positioning builds authority
• What AI tools are accelerating growth
• What trends are working in 2026 and beyond
And honestly… the game has changed dramatically even in the last 12 months.
This is not theory.
This is what’s working RIGHT NOW.
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve got a message the world needs… but you’re not getting the visibility, influence or opportunities you deserve… this Masterclass could change everything.
Your voice matters.
But in today’s world… visibility matters too.
The best speakers in the next decade won’t just be great communicators.
They’ll be the ones who learn how to position themselves so well the market can’t ignore them.
(FYI: Personally I'm known for being in the game for 20 years. Yes, I still accept one or 2 gigs a month, I share a lot to our students here at Speakers Institute, however I now want to help others do what I've done.)
Confirm you spot at this FREE event: https://join.speakersinstitute.com.au/exclusive-masterclass-keynotes
20/04/2026
NEW PROGRAM:
For over 14 years we have built Speakers Institute into a global group of companies and we have now completed our entire ecosystem of Programs.
Introducing the latest and final program to the Speakers Institute ecosystem,
'SPEAKERS INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP'.
From $37 per month we have multiple super cool part of the Membership including:
👉 weekly coaching
👉 one day workshops
👉 monthly masterclasses
👉 speak on stage in a city near you each month (Yep, that's right!)
👉 global community access
👉 on demand learning
👉 and much much more...
If you are interested in what this is and why it's for such a low price point check out the website here, https://speakers.institute/si-membership-training .
💚 BTW - you can cancel anytime, so you might as well check it out.
See you in there, lets start a conversation!