Keynotes for creative, business and personal growth.

Inspire your audience with a Speakery Keynote

Public speaking is a significant challenge for many, with 75% of Americans and 41% of Germans reporting Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking. Whether it be a pitch for a new business, an internal presentation or an international keynote in a foreign language, public speaking poses a tangible and emotional problem for millions of professionals. They make people unhappy. They shouldn't be. 

Marcus' keynotes are designed to tackle this widespread issue, offering practical advice and strategies to help individuals overcome their anxieties about public speaking. Through these presentations, he empowers people and give them the tools to become confident and effective speakers, transforming their fears into strengths.

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Book Marcus to talk at your event

Marcus offers two distinct keynotes, each meticulously crafted to explore the underlying reasons behind presentation, anxiety, purpose and impact. These keynotes are highly customisable, ensuring they align perfectly with both your organisation's specific requirements and the unique needs of your audience.

👉 Both talks are available in English and German. 

👉 The talks are highly customisable.

👉 There are 17, 30, and 45-minute versions of all three keynotes.

👉 All talks include a 30-minute Q&A.

Reach out and find out more.

If you would like to discuss booking me to come and talk to your colleagues, customers or audience, please book a free 30-minute briefing session to discuss your requirements and how best to create the most impact for your participants. 

 


SPEAKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

I'm often asked to perform or speak at conferences and festivals for free. I don't, as a general rule, and then spend ages having to explain to a disgruntled event organiser why this is. My scorecard for speaking at conferences/festivals is short and straightforward: two rules that every event must adhere to if they want me to come and perform. Here they are:

(1) THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE WOMAN SPEAKER ON STAGE.

I will gladly forfeit my place in the lineup to ensure that this happens. I will also need to see the running order beforehand to make sure that you've managed this. Having female speakers on the stage is mandatory and non-negotiable. A female moderator does not constitute a female speaker. If you're struggling to find a non-male speaker, then this might be a good place to start.

(2) I EXPECT TO BE PAID.

As Jay Z once said: "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man". If you're not paying your speakers, then I'm not the person for you. I invest a tremendous amount of time, resources and money in my performances - they are not only labours of love but art products, and if you want them, then you're going to have to pay for them.

However, I will consider waiving my fee if you can guarantee 50% diversity, that is, that half of your speakers are not male, white, and heterosexual.

These are my terms and conditions.

So I hope that clears that up. If you've come here because you've asked me to perform at your event, then I hope you'll agree to these terms. They're not complicated, unreasonable or daft, are they? They're not heroic either just common sense.

If you do think that they are unreasonable, then you should have a long hard look at why you're staging the event in the first place.