Nothing advances your career like the visibility and expertise that comes with being an in-demand speaker. 

This is true whether you're moving up the academic ladder or hoping to earn additional income from speaking.  But if you're like most healthcare leaders, you probably haven't figured out how to make this work for you. 

Preparing presentations, traveling, and delivering on stage can be very time consuming and stressful. Worse, it can actually cost YOU money to accept speaking 'invitations' when you factor in time away from your regular work. 

This is confusing and frustrating, but it doesn't have to be that way! 

The Speaking Rx is the ONLY program of its kind that:

1. Is developed and taught by a physician who understands your challenges and the norms of your current speaking environment - including some risks that may never have crossed your mind

2. Is offered by a Professional Speaker with the National Speakers Association - I've been a well paid speaker for 8+ years (and I was an unpaid speaker like most of my students for several years before I figured this out!)

3. Explains the business of public speaking (contracts, negotiations, marketing, branding) as well as the skills that differentiate you as a pro-level presenter that's worth promoting, hiring, and paying!

4. Breaks the myths and delivers straight talk about the huge number of opportunities you likely hadn't considered before, and how to get those opportunities to come to you 

5. Truly understands how much a successful speaking business can accelerate your traditional career, or provide a means to more income (which can buy you more balance in your life and medical work)

6. Is highly recommended by your peers - other physicians -  who have experienced big breakthroughs and results.  (Read what other doctors say about The Rx Series courses here and here.)

The Speaking Rx offers you a stress-free, streamlined path to professional advancement as a sought-after speaker...without waiting for others to notice you, and without the uncertainty of figuring it out alone. 

Today, you're probably an undervalued expert giving talks. Wouldn't you rather be a sought-after physician speaker delivering pro-level presentations that earn you better opportunities and more income? 

With easy-to-follow lessons and step-by-step implementation homework,  The Speaking Prescription will show you how to navigate the career-boosting business of professional speaking. Finally, get the opportunities and rewards you deserve. 

What You'll Learn in The Speaking Rx

  To establish and grow a successful, profitable, professional speaking business, you'll learn:

If you're a TL;DR type, you can click here to sign up now! For those who want more, here are the details:

Module 1

Define Your Ideal Model: Thinking Like A Business

This module will broaden your thinking about your expertise, audience, industry, venue - you have  more options than you think! Each has unique considerations, and they have to align with each other in the right way. 

Module Highlights:

We'll break down the core elements of a successful business so you can get off to a solid start.  

• You'll understand how important it is to present yourself and your work as a product that sells. And by 'sells' I mean whatever outcome is aligned with your goals - a 'sale' could be more speaking opportunities (or better ones), it could be academic promotion, being recruited, or offered a leadership role. 
• Of course, a sale can also be literally that - real money in the bank in exchange for your work as a speaker.

Module 2

Become A Speaking Opportunity Magnet 

This module will teach you effective strategies to get noticed as an expert by the people who are already paying their speakers. Not only will you find a new world, but the opportunities will come to you!

Module Highlights:

We'll get specific about determining and getting noticed in the sweet spot for you, including:

• Where you fit in the various industries and markets 
• Which kinds of opportunities are the best match for you 
• How to get on the radar of the right decision-makers without cold calls/emails 
• How to create a presence that makes event planners seek you out, so you don't have to chase them

Module 3

Branding Your Speaking Business

This module will teach you how to describe what you offer in the language that immediately connects with your ideal audience and event planners - the very people who will devour what you do, and pay you well to do it!

Module Highlights:

We'll discuss what most speakers get wrong about how they communicate what they do:

• Contextualize your expertise with a clear message map
• Frame your content in a way that connects with event planners
• Help your advocates talk about you clearly and consistently so they are successful in sponsoring you

Module 4

Show Me The Money: Contracts, Fees, and Landing the Job 

We'll cover speaker fees and the most important negotiation secret. You'll also learn about valuable non-monetary assets, how to create a contract that both you and your clients love, and the importance of fee integrity (and reasons to be flexible).

Module Highlights:

These are the things that no one seems to talk about.  Get real information and resources for clarity on:

• How to make the most of your speaking engagements, whether that's monetary or not
• Curriculum outlines, lessons, information, and outcomes
• How to have conversations about money, travel, time, and other sensitive negotiations
• How to close the deal before you even initiate those negotiations - and the importance of taking the time to do so (even if you don't want the opportunity on the table)

Module 5

Level Up Delivery: Fee-Worthy Presentations  

Learn next-level tips for a truly polished delivery. You'll make a dramatic mindset shift to avoid the most common performance killer. And, you'll connect more powerfully and execute flawlessly from your first word to the applause.  

Module Highlights:

This one isn't about avoiding filler words or controlling your nerves. 

• Master the stage layout for great audience connection that's never ruined by lighting, shadows, podiums, or  microphones
• How to stop 'giving a talk' and start 'delivering a presentation'
• How to get great recommendations, testimonials, and future invitations
• Much more

Module 6

Essential Digital Assets: Getting Found and Getting Booked

Your website and social media strategy are enormously important for your business success and ongoing growth. Even if you don't have any of these today, you'll learn how to get started with SEO, user experience, and engagement strategies that work. 

Module Highlights:

The easiest and most impactful way to build your online presence, and show up as a professional when people find you online

• What you need vs 'nice to have'
• What gets found fastest online, and how to get yourself noticed in the mix
• Capitalize on easy strategies that go a very long way (such as international invitations!)

Along the Way

Physician Specific Risk and Mitigation 

It's different for doctors. There are a variety of complexities in our professional circumstances that can have dramatic effects on business success.

Module Highlights:

We'll reveal the potential pitfalls that many doctors haven't even realized, and get to solving some sticky situations:

• appropriate disclosures, disclaimers, and conflicts of interest
• contracts and policies that may limit your business income or intellectual property rights
• malpractice and medical liability exposure online

What do clients say about The Speaking Rx?

What's the time and financial investment?

The tuition for this self-study, on-demand course is $1699, and you're covered by my 30 day guarantee!  

Remember: even brand new speakers can easily charge $2000 per talk, according to authorities like the Harvard Business Review and Forbes.  

Have a little more experience? You're up to $10,000.  

If you're pretty well known in your field or have premium qualifications (hello, doctors!), now you're talking $20,000 or more.  (This is my range, and is totally achievable. I'm no celebrity!)

If you're serious about accelerating your career with speaking, this investment is a no-brainer. 

Modules contain 4-6 short video lessons and accompanying PDF materials. Most video lessons are <15 minutes.  I know you're busy! There's homework, of course, which you can do at your own pace to really crystallize and implement what you've learned.  I believe that clarity comes from action, not from endless research and contemplation, so be ready to DO. 

You'll have lifetime access to the course materials so you can go at your own pace as content is released over 12 weeks, and return to any of the content at any time. 

So, stop giving your expertise away for free! In this course, you'll learn:

• How to establish an ideal business model that matches your interests and expertise with the people who already pay their speakers

• How to find and attract paid speaking opportunities

• How to brand yourself and your content in a way that is memorable, professional, and irresistible to your clients 

• How to set and negotiate your fee, and create a bulletproof contract that delights your clients and protects your business  

• How to level up your performance with truly pro-level tips that will get you outstanding testimonials, future bookings, and referrals. 

• How to leverage digital assets so that opportunities come to you, and create a steady stream of growth and success

What do people say about Dr. Stiegler on stage?