If you want to master the craft of professional speaking, you need more than just a good message. The journey from your first presentation to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker is full of invisible hurdles: What fee is appropriate? How do you get on real stages instead of unpaid „exposure“ gigs? How do you build a keynote that is not just good, but unforgettable? And above all: How do you turn your speaker career into a sustainable, profitable business?
The speaker industry has rules that nobody explains. Unless you've been lucky enough to learn them from someone who already knows them.
Ilja Grzeskowitz has been performing on the world's biggest stages for over ten years, from New York to Singapore, for global companies and medium-sized champions. He knows the dos and don'ts from practical experience. In his 1:1 coaching programs, he shares this experience with aspiring speakers just starting out and with established speakers who want to reach the next level.
The result: a customized strategy that helps speakers achieve their goals. And often even exceed them.
60 minutes. Your Questions. Immediate Clarity.
You're facing a specific challenge: An important keynote is coming up, your positioning doesn't feel right yet, or you don't know how to negotiate your fee. In this intensive 1:1 session, you'll tap into Ilja's experience from over 1,200 keynotes and immediately get actionable solutions. Not in theory, but concrete next steps.
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3 months. Your Foundation. Your Start.
You no longer want to be a hobby speaker; you want to set up your business professionally. In the Kickstarter program, you lay the foundation: a clear positioning, your first paying customers, a keynote that convinces, and the business foundation that makes the difference between „nice side income“ and „real income“.
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6 months. Your business. With a clear Strategy.
You already celebrated your first successes, but now you want to reach the next level: predictable bookings instead of random hits, higher fees instead of selling below value, strategic marketing instead of social media chaos. In the Premium program, you build your speaker business so that it not only works but scales.
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12 months. Your Breakthrough. Your Legacy.
You don't just want to become a successful speaker; you want to be one of the best. Iljas VIP mentoring is your shortcut: a full year with a mentor who has already walked the path, opens doors for you that would otherwise remain closed, and consistently challenges and encourages you. Not standard coaching. But a partnership that transforms your career.
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At the end of the program:
I remember exactly how I took my first steps as a speaker over thirteen years ago. Nobody explained to me how the business really worked. I made mistakes, charged too little, spoke on the wrong stages and learned a lot. It was only when I sought the support of experienced mentors that I was able to put my speaker business on a solid footing. One that I still benefit from today.
That's why I love being a coach. Because I know how frustrating it is when you have the potential but not the direction. Because I have seen how many talented speakers fail. Not because of their ability, not because of their knowledge, but because of the invisible rules of this business.
With my experience, a critical view from the outside and a good dose of passion, I will help you turn your dream of a successful speaking career into reality. You not only get my knowledge, but also my contacts, my ideas and - if necessary - the odd loving kick up the backside.
If you're ready to get serious about building your speaker business, let's talk. Together we'll make a big dent in the universe.
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