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SPEAKERS FAQs

The Speaker Handbook is a global directory of keynote speakers. As a speaker, you can create your definitive speaker profile for free and share it everywhere; with clients, bureaus and in your social profiles.

Register as a speaker and simply select your membership level – Basic, Pro, or Premium. Once selected, you’ll complete the registration form to get started. Creating a profile is quick, easy, and user-friendly!

Yes. Log in any time you want to edit and update your profile.

  • Basic Speaker Membership: Free to join and includes limited directory visibility.
  • Pro Speaker Membership: $49/month or $490/year, with enhanced features like videos, testimonials, and higher search placement.
  • Premium Speaker Membership: $99/month or $990/year, with maximum exposure, priority placement, live streaming, and advanced analytics.

If you want more inquiries or to promote your speaking business to event planners and speaker bureaus worldwide, upgrading to Pro or Premium is the best option. Pro enhances your profile visibility, while Premium offers maximum exposure and exclusive features.

The Speaker Handbook allows you to create a comprehensive profile tailored to your needs. The fields available depend on your membership tier:

Basic Membership

  • Biography
  • Biography highlights (up to 3 bullet points)
  • Engagement types (choose up to 2)
  • Videos (add 1 video)
  • Topics (choose up to 2)
  • Client testimonials (up to 3)
  • Reason for notability (choose 1 reason from the list)
  • Languages spoken (1 language)
  • Links to up to 2 social media platforms
  • Podcasts (link to 1 podcast)
  • Contact details (limited visibility)

 

Pro Membership

Everything in Basic, plus:

  • Biography
  • Biography highlights (up to 5 bullet points)
  • Add up to 3 videos
  • Add up to 5 client testimonials
  • Add books (up to 3)
  • Add 3 podcasts and 4 social media links
  • Programmes and workshops (up to 2)
  • Engagement types and topics (up to 5 each)
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Premium Membership

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • Biography and unlimited biography highlights
  • Live streaming capabilities (*coming soon*)
  • Priority placement in the directory
  • Advanced profile sections, such as philanthropy, awards, gallery, newsfeed, and business interests
  • Add unlimited videos, testimonials, books, and podcasts

You can toggle individual sections on or off as needed to customize your profile.

To have your speaker profile appear in searches on our directory, upgrade to a Pro Speaker membership for $49/month or $490/year.

As well as appearing in our directory and searches, your profile will also include a dedicated contact form so that non-logged in users can contact you directly.

Our team is dedicated to helping speakers. Simply visit our support page and send your request. We are here to help.

ORGANIZERS FAQs

To find the right speaker for your event, visit our directory. Filter speakers by gender, background, type of event, location and even the languages your speaker is fluent in. Register for a free Organizer’s account to search by fees.

Here’s how you can contact a speaker in the directory:

  • Nearly every speaker will include links to their website or social media profiles where you can contact them.
  • Most speaker profiles in the directory include a simple contact form. Fill in the form and your enquiry will go directly to the speaker or to their preferred agent.
  • Many speaker profiles also list the speaker bureaus or talent agencies that represent the speaker. Click to visit the bureau or agency website where you can request details of the speaker’s availability and fees.
  • You can also register for a free account. This will enable you to log in and view the direct contact information for the speaker or their office including email and phone numbers where appropriate.

Coming Soon: Our AI-powered chatbot. Explain what you are looking for in plain English or share your speaker brief or event details and our bot will work with you to give you a shortlist of the most suitable speakers.
No. Speaker ratings are subjective. However, most speakers have testimonials on their profiles from clients and audiences who have benefitted from their expertise previously.

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