Become a Booked & Paid Speaker

YOUR MESSAGE DESERVES
A PLATFORM

Build a visible, credible, and bookable speaking brand. Combine brand positioning, media visibility, stage experience, and professional speaker tools in one strategic experience.

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LET'S BUILD YOUR SPEAKING BRAND

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What It Looks Like to Work With Us

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Every speaker's path is different. These three experiences are designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.

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Visibility Experience

$14,997
Competition + coaching + professional brand assets + Dan's full brand audit and 6 months of hands-on media and PR outreach.
Competition + Coaching
  • Competition entry, prize eligibility, Grand Slam advancement
  • Multi-angle stage video, stage photos, Speaker Marketing Pack
  • 5 hours 1-on-1 coaching, Storytelling Tutorial, Media Prep Masterclass
  • Expert Amplifier Branding Package (photoshoot, brand video, 6 reels)
  • 12-month Momentum Membership, Level 1 and 2 Certification
Brand Audit with Dan Shaikh
  • Full brand analysis and social media audit
  • Media awareness days research
  • 2-hour Deep Dive session with findings
  • 30-day consultation support
6 Months PR with Dan Shaikh
  • 6 monthly media planning calls
  • 18 custom media pitches
  • 25 days/month media outreach and follow-up
  • Award and TEDx opportunity scouting
  • Ongoing email support for brand feedback
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The Bookable Brand™

$14,997
Competition + coaching + professional brand assets + Rina's complete Bookable Brand™ Build to position you as a paid speaker.
Competition + Coaching
  • Competition entry, prize eligibility, Grand Slam advancement
  • Multi-angle stage video, stage photos, Speaker Marketing Pack
  • 5 hours 1-on-1 coaching, Storytelling Tutorial, Media Prep Masterclass
  • Expert Amplifier Branding Package (photoshoot, brand video, 6 reels)
  • 12-month Momentum Membership, Level 1 and 2 Certification
Phase I: Identity
  • Speaker DNA strategy: Core Idea, Positioning Statement, Brand Umbrella
  • 3 to 5 viable talk directions
  • Strategic direction for long-term growth
Phase II: Product
  • Proprietary Signature Framework development
  • Signature opening story
  • Structured keynote and workshop architecture
  • 3 bookable topics with strategic calls to action
Phase III: Infrastructure
  • Professionally designed keynote deck
  • 6-page Speaker Kit for the booking industry
  • Authority Insight Graphics for positioning
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Most Comprehensive
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Authority Experience

$19,997
The complete build. Competition, coaching, branding, Dan's PR, AND Rina's Bookable Brand™ Build. Everything you need to be seen, be heard, and be booked.
Everything in Visibility Experience
  • Competition entry, prize eligibility, Grand Slam advancement
  • Multi-angle stage video, stage photos, Speaker Marketing Pack
  • Expert Amplifier Branding Package (photoshoot, brand video, 6 reels)
  • 5 hours 1-on-1 coaching, Storytelling Tutorial, Media Prep Masterclass
  • Brand Audit with Dan (analysis, social audit, 2-hour Deep Dive, 30-day consultation)
  • 4 months Be Pitched and Get Seen PR with Dan
The Bookable Brand™ Build with Rina
  • Speaker DNA strategy: Core Idea, Positioning, Brand Umbrella
  • 3 to 5 viable talk directions
  • Proprietary Signature Framework development
  • Structured keynote and workshop architecture
  • 3 bookable topics with strategic calls to action
  • Professionally designed keynote deck
  • 6-page Speaker Kit for the booking industry
  • Authority Insight Graphics
Membership, Certification + Bonus
  • 18-month Momentum Membership
  • Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Speaker Certification
  • Signature Legacy Video (mini-movie of your competition speech)
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Payment plans available for all experiences.

The Reality

TALENT IS NOT THE PROBLEM

Many people have a powerful story to share. They are speaking. They are posting online. They are showing up. And yet the opportunities they expected are not materializing. That usually is not a talent problem. It is a positioning problem. Turning a message into real opportunities like media visibility, speaking engagements, new clients, and professional credibility requires more than a great speech. It requires the right combination of brand positioning, visibility, and platform.

Your Journey

HOW THE EXPERIENCE WORKS

01

BRAND AUDIT & VISIBILITY STRATEGY

Your journey begins with a comprehensive brand audit and visibility strategy with Speaker Slam® co-founder and chief publicist Dan Shaikh. He will analyze how your brand currently appears across digital platforms and identify opportunities to strengthen your credibility and authority. This includes a full social media audit, brand analysis, and thirty days of consultation support as you begin implementing improvements.

02

STRATEGIC PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN

Dan will research relevant media awareness days connected to your expertise, develop your earned media publicity strategy, and build media momentum through monthly planning calls, custom pitch development, and direct outreach to journalists. He will also scout award opportunities and identify potential TEDx opportunities aligned with your message. You are no longer hoping to be discovered. You are actively positioning yourself to be seen.

03

COMPETE ON STAGE

With your brand positioned and visibility strategy underway, you step onto the Speaker Slam® stage. You begin with a private strategy session with co-founder Rina Rovinelli to identify the most impactful story and message. Then you work one-on-one with an award-winning speaking coach before taking the stage in front of a packed live audience, competing for a prize package valued at over $10,000.

04

THE BOOKABLE BRAND™ BUILD

After the competition, you work directly with Rina Rovinelli to transform your story and expertise into a professional speaking brand. Together you create your speaker positioning statement, compelling bio, and three signature talk titles. Rina designs your professional speaker kit and proposal deck, then helps you build a signature keynote presentation with a proprietary framework. This is where your message becomes a Bookable Brand.

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PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER ASSETS

You receive the Expert Amplifier branding package: professional speaker headshots, six professionally edited marketing video reels with b-roll and subtitles, all raw footage for future reels, a four-angle professionally edited stage video, audience reaction footage, and professional stage photography. These assets elevate your visual presence and strengthen your speaking brand across every platform.

06

12-MONTH MOMENTUM MEMBERSHIP

Your experience continues with twelve months inside the Momentum Membership. Twice-monthly classes focus on speaking and storytelling, personal branding, the speaker certification program, and the business of speaking. You earn your Inspirational Speaker Designation and join a community of speakers and thought leaders committed to growth.

07

SIGNATURE LEGACY VIDEO

As a final touch, your speech is transformed into a Signature Legacy Video. Your talk becomes a beautifully produced mini film, complete with music and personalized footage, so your message can live far beyond the stage.

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What You Leave With

MORE THAN A SPEECH. A PLATFORM.

By the end of the experience, you leave with everything you need to be seen, be heard, and be booked.

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Brand Positioning & Strategy

Full brand audit, social media analysis, positioning statement, and a clear strategic direction for your speaking brand.

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Media & PR Campaign

Earned media strategy, monthly planning calls, custom media pitches, journalist outreach, and TEDx and award scouting.

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Live Stage Experience

Compete at Speaker Slam® with private coaching, a professional speaking coach, and the chance to win up to $10,000.

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The Bookable Brand™ Build

Speaker positioning, bio, 3 signature talks, proprietary framework, professional speaker kit, and keynote deck.

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Professional Speaker Assets

Headshots, 6 branded reels, 4-angle stage video, audience footage, stage photos, and all raw footage.

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12 Months Momentum Membership

Twice-monthly classes, speaker certification program, community access, and ongoing development.

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Signature Legacy Video

Your speech transformed into a cinematic mini film with music and personalized footage.

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Ongoing Support

Email support for brand feedback and visibility coaching as opportunities arise throughout your journey.

Is This For You?

BUILT FOR SPEAKERS READY TO GO FURTHER

Coaches & Consultants

You want speaking to become a consistent channel for new clients and visibility in your industry.

Authors

You have a book or are writing one, and you want a speaking platform that amplifies your message and drives sales.

Entrepreneurs

You know your story can open doors. You want to be positioned as a thought leader, not just a business owner.

Professionals & Advocates

You have expertise and a message that matters. You want the tools and credibility to share it from real stages.

Your Team

TWO FORCES. ONE EXPERIENCE.

Dan Shaikh

Dan Shaikh

Publicist & Co-Founder

Award-winning publicist, brand visibility expert, and co-founder of Speaker Slam® and Changemaker PR. Dan has produced over 100 events, provided a platform for more than 1,000 speakers, and helped clients secure media coverage, TEDx talks, book deals, and paid speaking opportunities on CBC, CTV News, Breakfast Television, Global News, The Social, and Canada's Walk of Fame.

Rina Rovinelli

Rina Rovinelli

Master Speaker Coach & Co-Founder

Rina is the heart of Speaker Slam®'s coaching methodology. She has personally coached hundreds of speakers from their first draft to standing ovation. Her approach centers on authenticity over polish. She created and leads the Momentum Speakers training programs and founded Platform, a program empowering marginalized individuals to claim their voice.

Case Study

FROM PROFESSOR TO PAID SPEAKER

Calissa Ngozi

Calissa Ngozi was running a mental health business, working as a professor at Mohawk College, and navigating life as a single mom with big dreams of being on stage. A year before Speaker Slam®, if you Googled her, the first result was Pinterest.

Within one year of joining Speaker Slam®, Calissa became an award-winning paid speaker, signed with TA Speaker Management, and began the process of joining the Speaker Bureau of Canada. She had four paid speaking gigs with no prior speaking experience, placed second in the Reinvention competition, made it to the Grand Slam, won the Brand Builder Competition, and lost count of her media features.

She won multiple awards including the prestigious RBC Black Diamond Award.

"None of this would have been possible without Speaker Slam®. Their stage provided me with the video assets I needed and they worked with me to create incredible signature talks that truly represent my brand."

Calissa Ngozi

Mental Health Expert & Award-Winning Speaker

Hear It From Our Speakers

REAL RESULTS. REAL TRANSFORMATIONS.

Real stories from real speakers who transformed their careers, confidence, and lives.

What Our Speakers Say

ONE SPEECH CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

★★★★★
"The opportunity I got right off the bat was a first paid gig, which is amazing. That's what everybody wants as a speaker. Speaker Slam® is a launching pad. It gives you that belief that you belong on the stage."
Patrick Morrison
Mindset Coach & Speaker
★★★★★
"I'm speaking on stages across the country, on Bay Street, in the US, and even in the EU. This idea of focusing on the power of pausing has completely changed the entire trajectory of my speaking career."
Charles Achampong
Executive in Residence & Keynote Speaker
★★★★★
"Because of Speaker Slam® and the first talk I gave, one performance led to an introduction to a judge, which led to an introduction to an agent. Now so many wide open doors in the speaking space are taking place."
Meagan O'Nan
Professional Speaker
★★★★★
"After stepping on the Speaker Slam® stage, I was able to get a lot more PR because I had a high quality video of the way I speak and perform on stage. That made me more trustworthy to news outlets. Even if you don't win, you still win."
Michelle Weger
Productivity Expert & Tech CEO
★★★★★
"It literally changed my life. Between Dan and his publicity and training, and Rina and her skills and Momentum classes, I've had TV appearances, radio, magazine articles, and now Grand Slam. They've created this amazing culture and community."
Bethelene Hart
Expert Early Childhood Educator
★★★★★
"After speaking on Speaker Slam® things changed quite a lot for me. I've been on a lot of television segments, speaking on other stages, and building up my business. Dan and Rina are the real deal. They care so deeply about every speaker."
Vivian Meraki
Parenting Expert & Bestselling Author
Your Next Step

READY TO BUILD YOUR PLATFORM?

Every speaker's path is different. Book a call and we'll figure out the right experience for where you are and where you want to go.

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