There are 6 reasons Professional Speakers often fail to get the fees, bookings and referrals they want
You can avoid these pitfalls
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Not fully connecting with and engaging audiences
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Delivering what they want to teach instead of what their market wants
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Sounding like so many other speakers; competent but not compelling
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Not developing their own list and following
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Overloading audiences with information, thinking it's adding value
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Allowing fears of not seeming professional enough to hold them back on stage
These six issues are the root causes holding you and your speaking business back from greater success. Coaching will help you and your business transform for growth and impact.
There's a reason why most speakers don't stand out...
All too often, speakers fail to get noticed and remembered because they adopt a "Professional Speaking Standard Style Type" (PSSST) that prioritises safety and professionalism over emotional connection.
They let data overshadow passion, fearing the vulnerability of authentic emotion in professional settings.
Many speakers operate under some common false assumptions, like:
more information = more value
less rehearsed = fresher
You can't be funny in professional settings
Beliefs like these will keep speakers small and unbooked and will be the dealbreakers when it comes to getting rebooked or referred.
Most bookers won't tell you to your face anything other than that you did a great job. They simply won't book you again or refer you.
Reality = Results.
If people aren't taking the next step with you and you're not being approached for repeat bookings and additional services from the bookings you do get, something is very wrong.
The good news is that it's all fixable, and for over 15 years, I've been helping aspiring keynote speakers, coaches and professionals like you to increase your impact, as well as your fees and bookings.
I've developed a proven approach to infuse your talks with passion and connection, transforming you into a speaker who impacts, influences, and inspires.
**Ready to realise your full potential as a speaker?**
Book a discovery call today and let's explore how we can elevate your presentations to leave a lasting impact and become infinitely referable.
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Meet John Ball
Your Keynote Coach and Presentation Skills Expert
It's often said that 80% of success is just showing up but few people talk about how we show up. There's a big difference between just being there and being fully present.
John is on a mission to give meaning-driven coaches and speakers the tools and transformation they need to be able to influence, impact and inspire audiences.
John has been leading coaching and training in keynote speaking, communication, and presentation skills for many years. He is the lead coach and online trainer for the courses (including Train the Trainer) and programs of T. Harv Eker and has worked with clients internationally in both group and one-to-one settings.
More recently, John has worked with the team at Grow The Show to help podcasters monetise their shows, and as a student success coach with The Speaker Lab, coaching students to build and launch professional speaking businesses.
John's podcasting career is as the host of two shows:
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Present Influence - a show about personal and professional presentation skills as well as the tools and skills of influence and persuasion, like humour, rhetoric and storytelling
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The Coaching Clinic - A show for coaches who want to be more successful with their clients and in their business, which he co-hosts with his good friend Angie
Whilst remaining stubbornly English, John lives in the beautiful city of Valencia, Spain, with his husband and longs to be a dog dad again.
He loves getting up on stage and participating in open-mic comedy nights and storytelling events. He plays the keyboard when he can and loves swimming and kayaking, but not simultaneously.
Power Hour
The Perfect Keynote Power Hour
Keynote speaking is a great way to build your professional credibility and also is a very lucrative business for those who do it well.
Knowing how to structure a keynote for maximum engagement, entertainment and the right level of teaching is an art and I'm here to help you master it. In 1 hour we will go through the Pefect Keynote Formula and start building your killer keynote.
COST €250
Presentation Skills Coaching
Connect With Charisma
It's not what you say, it's how you say it. Delivering the lines is not enough, if it was, anyone could deliver your talk. There's a style that's uniquely yours and together we will build your performance persona and that's going to give you the freedom to bring a level of passion and persuasion to your speaking that most never manage.
When you learn how to turn up the dials on your emotions and energy, there might just be no stopping you.
COST €1,500
Talk Creation Coaching
Killer Keynote Coaching
Keynote presentations are not always easy to get right and very easy to get wrong. I've coached and trained 100's of people in keynote creation and know all the most common mistakes you're likely to make.
Over several sessions we'll work together to create a new signature keynote that bookers and your audience will love. Your talk will have flow, your stories will be memorable and people are going to wonder why you're not charging more. You may end up wondering why you're not charging more.
COST €1,500
Turn Every Stage Into Your Growth Engine
From Stage to Scale™
From Stage to Scale™ is the breakthrough coaching program for professional speakers who are ready to turn memorable talks into a booked-out business. If you’re delivering great content but still not getting consistent bookings, referrals, or rebookings, it’s time to stop overloading with information and start speaking in a way that truly sticks. This program helps you master the art of performance, presence, and positioning — so every stage becomes a growth engine for your business.
Built around the powerful STICK Framework, you’ll learn how to simplify your message, unlock your authentic presence, craft unforgettable moments, and scale your impact beyond the stage. Whether you’re already getting booked or just starting to build momentum, From Stage to Scale™ gives you the tools, structure, and coaching to grow a profitable, referral-rich speaking business that lasts.
COST €6,000
"It was a game changer when I worked with John on my keynote speech. I have given keynotes for years and felt like it could be better, but I was struggling to put my finger on where or how to improve it.
With John's expertise I quickly saw where I needed to improve."
- Kerri Burchill, Speaker & Coach. San Antonio, TX.
"John is an excellent coach with both great coaching skills but also great insight into personal development and ways to become a better presenter."
- Markus Brattfeldt,
Keynote Speaker & CEO. Stockholm, Sweeden.
"Working with John was invaluable. From the start, he was approachable and easy to get to know, making it simple to dive into the work together. He always came prepared, quickly steering each session to the heart of what needed improvement. His strong point of view challenged me to refine my messaging, pushing for clarity and power in every phrase. What stood out most was his ability to balance the big picture with the smallest details, ensuring my talk was both cohesive and powerful. If you're looking to elevate your speaking, John is the person to work with."
- Antoinette Perez,
Workshop & Keynote Speaker. Kyle, TX.
