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1. A well-known shortcut to goal achievement is to enlist the h
someone who's already been down a path similar to yours w
you.

2. One of the problems I faced when endeavoring to become
speaker was that I knew very little about the business side
been receiving abundant help on the art of speaking from
International, but that organization doesn't directly help peo
career in speaking - it isn't designed for that purpose. An
Speakers Association isn't an option for me yet, since I'm not
to join; the NSA is intended for people who are already speak
Plus there's no NSA chapter in Las Vegas, so it would be of l
anyway.

3. I've already read some books on the subject and found usef
but there are still gaping holes in my knowledge. This is the
where finding a mentor can save tremendous time and effor
someone who was already making a living speaking profess
be willing to show me the ropes, especially someone who co
coach me as I transitioned from free to fee. So earlier this y
find such a mentor, and I wanted it to be someone local so w
to face.

4. In order for the mentoring relationship to work, I needed so
knowledgeable, experienced, willing, and available. I also w
could help in some way, so I wasn't sucking like a vampire an
in return. I wrote all of this down as part of my

5. It took a few months, but I eventually found such a perso
professional speaker that I have tremendous respect for - I'v
on multiple occasions. He speaks on topics that aren't comp
want to speak about, so there's no risk for him to help me. A
needs a better web site, and he wants to get into blogging, so
him and provide direct assistance in these are

6. After an email and a short phone call to discuss the idea, t
together for about 2.5 hours last weekend. I came prepar
questions about professional speaking, and I also brought a
improvements for his web site, so these served as the agen
focused. We spent about half the time discussing each. That
probably shaved months off my learning curve. I took copio
next day I was able to piece the information together to wri
plan to transition into the world of paid professional speakin
amount of work to implement the plan, but at least I can s
out, and I can envision that it's likely to succe

7. We even discussed what kind of suit to wear when speaking
it. Somehow working in the computer gaming industry for
provide me with a wardrobe that easily adapts to profess

8. I was able to provide him with many ideas to improve his w
helping to implement them in the weeks ahead, including get
blogging. I can't even fathom how he'd have been able to fi
own, but for me this is little trouble because it's eas

9. We get a lot of leverage by trading strength for strength, so I'
to seeing how much we can help each other in the we

10. As with any new venture, the devil is in the details. Jus
development can appear deceptively simple from the ou
in, professional speaking is also far more complicated as you
contracts, pre-event questionnaires, travel arrangements
sales, speakers bureaus, content customization, rehearsal, vis
video demos, pricing, and so on. Once you're all setup in bus
fade into the background, but to get to that point takes serio
as you lay one brick at a time. Sometimes when I look bac
business, I'm amazed at all the little details I've had to attend
another.

11. To anyone else who finds themselves wanting to reach a goal
to see the path clearly enough, I highly recommend finding a
think it's a good idea to simply ask someone out of the blu
already know. First, try to build an informal relationship a
potential mentors to see if they have a need you can help fill.
respect the person and could get along well together. If e
good, then propose a co-mentoring relationship. Ease into it
to get together to discuss the idea, and see what co

12. Even if you can't offer much in return, many people are happ
for the sheer joy of helping someone. But in such instances, I
consideration for the mentor is whether you'll actually appl
put it to good use. If it's clear you're committed to your goal a
to learn what to do so you can take action, you'll probably su
a mentor - the mentor will be able to see that you're serio
expect that their contributions to your growth will produce
approach mentoring from a less mature standpoint, seeking
fear because you don't trust your own judgment, you'll pro
resistance from potential mentors. They can tell that their i
make a difference and that their advice will only fall o

13. While I think remote mentoring can work, I personally don't
face to face interaction when it really matters. Phone covers
you miss out on body language and facial expression. And e
expressive enough. When I ask a question that isn't likely t
yes/no answer, I want to see the other person's full physica
language conveys volumes, especially coming from someone
living. It's been estimated that communication is 55% kinest
and 7% content. Not everyone agrees with these figures, bu
would agree that having all three channels available is bette
two. Body language is especially good at revealing a per
confidence in what they're saying.

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