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title: Speaking of Impact Blog | Bob Marsh
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    - [About ImpactEleven](https://impacteleven.com/about-us)
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- SPEAKERS
  
  
  
  
  
    - [Bootcamp](https://impacteleven.com/keynote-speaker-training)
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    - [The Academy](https://impacteleven.com/the-academy)
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- RESOURCES
  
  
  
  
  
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- WHO WE ARE 
    - [Our Mission](https://impacteleven.com/become-a-keynote-speaker)
    - [About ImpactEleven](https://impacteleven.com/about-us)
    - [Meet The Team](https://impacteleven.com/team)
    - [Our Bureau Partners](https://impacteleven.com/speaker-bureaus)
- SPEAKERS 
    - [Bootcamp](https://impacteleven.com/keynote-speaker-training)
    - [Foundations](https://impacteleven.com/keynote-speaker-training)
    - [Community Membership](https://impacteleven.com/community-membership)
    - [Upcoming Events](https://impacteleven.com/upcoming-events)
    - [Community Login](https://community.impacteleven.com/sign_in)
- CORPORATE 
    - [Corporate Overview](https://impacteleven.com/corporate-overview)
    - [About Corporate](https://impacteleven.com/about-corporate)
    - [The Academy](https://impacteleven.com/the-academy)
    - [Executive Coaching](https://impacteleven.com/corporate-coaching)
    - [Upcoming Events](https://impacteleven.com/corporate-upcoming-events)
    - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://impacteleven.com/frequently-asked-questions-corporate)
- RESOURCES 
    - [Coaching](https://impacteleven.com/professional-speaking-coaching)
    - [Creative Services](https://impacteleven.com/creative-services)
    - [Testimonials](https://impacteleven.com/speaker-testimonials)
    - [Mic Drop Podcast](https://micdroppodcast.com/)
    - [Contact](https://impacteleven.com/connect)

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# Speaking of Impact

**Communication is a catalyst for change. This blog is for professional speakers and leaders who want to maximize its impact.**

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## Bob Marsh

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## [From the Executive Suite to Center Stage: Building A Professional Speaking Practice](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/from-the-executive-suite-to-center-stage-building-a-professional-speaking-practice)

#### [From the Executive Suite to Center Stage: Building A Professional Speaking Practice](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/from-the-executive-suite-to-center-stage-building-a-professional-speaking-practice)

 For many executives, the skills that drove their success in leadership can translate well to the stage as a professional speaker. We at ImpactEleven have seen this transformation firsthand, having guided leaders at all levels — from small business…

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[Kristy Sharrow](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/author/kristy-sharrow) 01/06/2025 [becoming a professional speaker](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-professional-speaker), [understanding the speaking industry](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/tag/understanding-the-speaking-industry)

[Who’s Who in the Speaking Industry: A Guide to Key Roles](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/whos-who-speaking-industry-guide-key-roles)

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[Kristy Sharrow](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/author/kristy-sharrow) 12/05/2024 [becoming a professional speaker](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-professional-speaker)

[Getting Started as a Professional Speaker? Here's What You Should Know](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/getting-started-as-a-professional-speaker-heres-what-you-should-know)

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[Bob Marsh](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/author/bob-marsh) 01/30/2025 [becoming a professional speaker](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/tag/becoming-a-professional-speaker)

[From the Executive Suite to Center Stage: Building A Professional Speaking Practice](https://go.impacteleven.com/blog/from-the-executive-suite-to-center-stage-building-a-professional-speaking-practice)

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### WHO WE ARE

- [Our Mission](https://impacteleven.com/become-a-keynote-speaker)
- [About ImpactEleven](https://impacteleven.com/about-us)
- [Meet the Team](https://impacteleven.com/team)
- [Our Bureau Partners](https://impacteleven.com/speaker-bureaus)

### SPEAKERS

- [Events Overview](https://impacteleven.com/upcoming-events)
- [Bootcamp](https://impacteleven.com/keynote-speaker-training)
- [Foundations](https://impacteleven.com/foundations)
- [Membership](https://impacteleven.com/community-membership)
- [Community Login](https://community.impacteleven.com/sign_in)

### CORPORATE

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- [About Corporate](https://impacteleven.com/about-corporate)
- [The Academy](https://impacteleven.com/the-academy)
- [Corporate Coaching](https://impacteleven.com/corporate-coaching)
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### RESOURCES

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