GENERATE LEADS
DRIVE IMPACT
AMPLIFY YOUR MESSAGE

Get on the Waitlist for 2025 Semester

Four (4) 2-hour Sessions
PLUS additional office hours

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $597

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  • By mastering speaking, you will empower yourself with the most effective marketing and sales strategy for coaches, influencers, consultants, and motivators.

  • Effective speaking is more than sharing knowledge and information - and it's much more than just telling your story.

  • It is about shaping the narrative to move people to take action. YOU will learn the ART and the SCIENCE of speaking with the Speakers League signature CODE methodology.

Melissa Taylor

Creator, Speaker League

What if you could grow your business by simply doing what you love?

What if you could make a bigger impact with your message?

What if you could increase and amplify your thought leadership to have more influence?

So, you’d like to grow your business, be seen as the expert and thought leader you are…but you don’t have the time, money, or desire to learn (much less implement) all the online marketing strategies being taught today.  You could spend countless hours posting, creating digital assets, keeping up with the ever changing algorithms, and reaching out to individuals.

OR…

You can learn to leverage the power of speaking, the draw of the stage, and the celebrity of the microphone!

Melissa is a game-changer...

I’m thrilled to endorse Melissa Taylor who has been an exceptional keynote speaking coach. Her strategic vision and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in elevating my business as an executive coach and keynote speaker.

Her guidance and expertise in keynote speaking have refined my presentations, ensuring they resonate deeply with diverse audiences. Melissa’s commitment to excellence and her knack for identifying and nurturing talent have been game-changers for my business.”

Coach Matt Doherty

Founder - Doherty Coaching, Former UNC and Notre Dame Head Coach of Basketball

We created Speaker League just for you!

The Problem

You need clients/customers. You want to make a bigger impact and change the narrative. Online marketing is a great tool, but it’s hard.  If it’s your primary strategy you need to get really good at a lot of things before you start to get ANY traction – copywriting, content creation, attracting an audience, digital ads, an ad budget, search engine optimization, technology…and the list goes on and on.  There’s lots of potential, but there’s also LOTS of competition and a very steep and expensive learning curve.

The Solution

Why not use the expertise you already have?  You know the transformation you can bring to others…now you just need to learn to leverage the power of the stage (or front of the room, or video conference) to position yourself as an authority with whom people want to connect!  You don’t have to become a paid speaker (although you can).  There are so many opportunities to simply speak to captive audiences, with no competition, with the opportunity to address their needed transformation – THAT will grow your business and your influence!   

It's Your Decision

Everyone is a little different, but you must decide the best PRIMARY marketing strategy to grow your business and the impact you desire.  Based on your expertise and skill set, what will work the best for you?  Leveraging the power of being heard…behind the mic…is by far still the most effective and efficient way to create a larger circle of influence, following, and even leads and clients.

Speaker League Empowers You in 3 Key Ways:

Structure Your Message

If you assume people actually care about what you have to say, you may be in for some frustration. Remember, people don't specifically care what you do or what you're passionate about. They DO care about the outcome or the transformation you can bring to their professional or personal lives, and your message MUST address that. Our signature CODE method helps you structure your message so that it resonates with your ideal customer, resulting in an engaged listener who's ready to take action!

Deliver Your Message

Speaking is an art and a science...content is not enough. Becoming a confident speaker takes practice, but knowing the key ways to deliver your message is where we all must start. Even people that are comfortable with public speaking must be sure to deliver their message in a way that keeps their audience engaged and wanting to know more as they consume the value of your message.

Create Action with Your Message

If one of your goals is to grow your influence and your business, you must have ways to move your audience to act. Perhaps you want to sign up more clients, or sell more product, or increase your brand awareness. Maybe you are championing a cause and need to shift the narrative and create action. There are right ways and wrong ways to use the stage to move people to act. We've got you covered!

Speaker League Semester in 2025

  • Weekly on Wednesdays with Study Halls on Mondays

Location: The Creative Studio @ Unpause your Dreams
1251 Arrow Pine Drive, Suite B150, Charlotte, NC 28273

  • Out of the area?  No problem – all sessions will be LIVE STREAMED.

Get on the Waitlist today so you can take advantage of the Early Action Bonus!

TOTAL INVESTMENT ONLY $597

Each Training Semester Includes:

  • Four 2-hour in-class sessions
  • Marketability Analysis of your Topic ($497 Value)
  • Call To Action Strategy Call for Maximum Results ($500 Value)
  • 1 year Membership to Speaker League Community after Graduation ($1200 value)

You are fully protected by our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.  We want you to feel completely comfortable with your purchase.  Nothing will get you results without action on your part.  If you are not satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us within 30 days of purchase, show us what actions you’ve completed from the program to-date, allow us to help you through any place you feel stuck, and if you’re still not satisfied we will promptly issue you a full refund.

Speaker League gave me a process, strategies and a community.

I’ve been speaking internationally for over two years in places all over the world. But I hadn’t spent time to really hone my craft – to take my gift to the next level – and that’s what Speaker League did for me!

Raushawna Price

Leadership and Success Coach

How the Speaker League Program Works

Live Group Sessions & Study Hall

There will be four 2-hour in-person interactive class sessions. All sessions will be recorded just in case you have to miss one. (We will live stream sessions for out-of-area students). PLUS, weekly study hall office hours for questions and clarification.

Creating A Custom Action Plan

This isn't just about learning...we're gettin 'er done! You'll have homework and milestone deliverables as we progress through each part of the course. You will receive a notebook with worksheets to guide you through the CODE.

Private Online Community Access

You'll collaborate by posting comments and questions to the Speaker League Community where your peers as well as Speaker League graduates are online. Our online community is a powerful force to help you reach your goals!

Accountability and Feeback

Speaker League is about your success! Our proven methodology produces measurable results. However, it takes work and we will hold you accountable while giving you encouragement and constructive feedback along the way. No wimps allowed.

What's Included as Part of Speaker League?

Plus you'll have ready access to our coaches for personal feedback!

I feel more equipped to share my message...

Melissa’s exceptional strategizing skills helped me refine my thought leadership messaging, develop clear mission, vision, and values statements,Her support in developing and practicing presentations has significantly boosted my confidence as a speaker.

Thanks to her expertise, I feel more equipped to share my message with clarity and conviction. In addition, I gained a friend along the way, which has been an invaluable bonus.”

Sarah Clark

Founder - Sarah Clark Consulting

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not. We have students with all ranges of speaking experience – from beginners to more experienced.

Creating influence is about marketing your message and marketing is all about getting your message in front of the right people to make them aware and interested in what you can bring to them. Speaking is one of the quickest, most direct, and most effective strategies to accomplish marketing goals. By crafting your message and presenting at places like networking events, industry events, lunch & learns, corporate venues, mom’s clubs, etc. you are able to position yourself as an authority that can provide some type of personal or professional transformation for your audience. Speaker League teaches you how to use this platform to create a steady flow of leads, prospects, and customers to continually grow your business…or to influence the narrative on a topic you are passionate about!

No problem. All classes will be video recorded and made available to all members. However, make every effort to attend – we give live feedback and discussion to help you craft the best messaging possible.

No…and Yes. Speaker League focuses on how to create and deliver a message (whatever message that might be) to produce actions from your audience. The action might be to move forward on your offer (buy something), or to download a resource (lead generation), or to check out your many resources (brand awareness). Whatever impact you want to have, you can use the platform to produce those actions. We do cover the specific case of selling an offer from stage.

LOVE this question. Absolutely not. Online marketing can be extremely effective. However, for most people it’s simply not a realistic PRIMARY marketing strategy. We typically recommend a blended marketing approach, making offline marketing (i.e. speaking and networking) the primary focus supported by online components. For instance, during a speaking engagement you offer a valuable download for your audience to learn more. The use of a good marketing automation strategy to deliver your download and automatically keep in touch with your new leads (continue to nurture them online) is extremely effective!

Absolutely! We LIVE STREAM all the sessions for our out-of-area speakers.

If you would like to break the payment of $597 into two equal payments, please Contact Us anytime and we’ll answer whatever questions you have!

Feel free to Contact Us at anytime and we’ll be in touch with you shortly. 

Hear what Speaker League alumni have to say...

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Zenica Chatman

Professional Disrupter

I got paddled so much in Catholic School that I started the trend of wearing biker shorts under my skirt, so you would think corporate America would be easy for me…it wasn’t.

After my final experience of being bullied and forced to resign from my dream job, I committed myself to understanding workplace dynamics, confidence-building, and leadership development. Today, I partner with corporations and conferences to lead transformative discussions on workplace bullying, leadership, and personal empowerment.

Most Requested Talks:

  • Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Bullying
  • Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities?

Lianne Hoffer

Elevate your Happiness

Transform Your Space, Transform Your Life 

Clutter isn’t just about stuff, it’s about how we relate to our lives. As a two-time award-winning and international best-selling author, renowned speaker and leader in the field of personal empowerment and decluttering, I bring a unique blend of practical strategies and spiritual insight to every stage. 

I’ve helped thousands of people shift their spaces and shift their energy, mindset directly impacting their happiness. If your audience is ready for more clarity, freedom, and alignment, I guide them with inspiring, actionable, and life-changing strategies. 

Why Hire Me to Speak? 

The Hidden Cost of Clutter – Clutter isn’t just physical; it affects focus, emotions, relationships, and success. I reveal the deeper impact and how to reclaim space and energy. 

A Spiritually Aligned Space = A Spiritually Aligned Life – Your space holds energy. Learn how to create an environment that supports joy, peace, and purpose. 

Decluttering is Personal Transformation – Letting go is about releasing old stories, limiting beliefs, and what no longer serves you. 

Happiness is Your Birthright – I show people how to reconnect with what truly lights them up and make space for it. 

Engaging, Actionable, and Inspiring – Every talk includes practical takeaways. Leave motivated, empowered, ready to create change. Let’s Create an Experience that Resonates: I deliver an unforgettable experience that inspires real transformation.

Tanya Quinn

Alchemist of Social Good and Small Business Growth

Engaging. Passionate. Practical. Tanya Bumstead Quinn is a leading expert in small business social responsibility, known for transforming complex ideas into actionable strategies that drive social good and business success.

Tanya’s journey began with a simple question: How can I make a bigger impact? Her background spans small businesses, corporations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship. Along the way, she identified a gap: most tools for social responsibility were built for large corporations, leaving small businesses without practical guidance.

Determined to fill this gap, Tanya founded Small Actions Greater Good to help small businesses “do better by doing more good.” As the creator of the Small Actions Framework, Tanya combines her expertise in process improvement—her “better, faster, cheaper” mindset—with a passion for intentional social responsibility.

Her 5-step framework helps businesses align actions with values, maximize impact, and achieve results for their communities and companies. Tanya’s dynamic speaking style, real-world examples, and humor inspire and equip audiences with actionable steps. Her sessions show how small actions create powerful ripple effects.

Booking Tanya is more than hiring a speaker—it’s joining a movement to amplify the impact of businesses everywhere.

Anthony DeNino

The SMART Guy!

Anthony inspires creation. The creation of ideas. The creation of dreams. And the creation of people’s reality. He doesn’t just inspire, though —he ignites transformation. A dynamic and sought-after speaker, Anthony utilizes humor and engaging storytelling to inspire audiences to push past limitations,embrace their potential, and take ownership of their reality.

Signature Talks:

  • I Am the Creator…and So Are You – Creating the mindset of infinite possibilities.
  • CFCF – Four Pillars to Next-Level Achievement – A blueprint for exponential growth
  • The Power of Giving and Gratitude – Transform your outlook, performance, and life
  • Awakening Your Soul – Align passion, purpose, and productivity
  • XwE – eXecute with Excellence – Move beyond good intentions to exceptional execution

 

Following a successful career in Corporate America, Anthony founded CORe – Creating Our Reality and is recognized as The SMART Guy – Success Means Acquiring Right Thoughts.

A published author, Certified Stress Management Coach, and Mental Performance Coach, he delivers more than inspiration—he delivers results.
Ready to elevate your next event?

Let’s talk about how Anthony can make a lasting impact on your audience.

Story League Sign Up

Thanks for letting us know you want to tell your story!Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or someone who’s never held a mic before, Story League is the place where your voice matters and your story shines.

Story League is held at
Sugar Creek Brewing Company

215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Holly Hughes

TEDx Speaker, Award Winning Author, Intuitive Healer

Holly is a TEDx speaker, an award-winning author, and intuitive healer. You may have heard her voice on one of the hundreds of podcasts or networks she’s contributed to. Specializing in navigating emotional pivots and life transitions, she firmly believes that one’s past is not a defining factor but an integral part of their story, allowing individuals to shape their future. SPEAKING TOPICS INCLUDE: • How to be REAL, not perfect • You are not the worst day of your life • What your intuition is telling you and how to listen • How to navigate transition points in life. Motherhood, career changes, divorce, and loss As a speaker she is personable & offers easy to understand solutions.

Kristin Clark

Be Career Courageous

Helping Early-Career Professionals Take Charge & Love Mondays Again

Kristin Clark is not your typical career coach. She’s a no-nonsense, high-energy speaker who shakes up the way people think about their careers. If you’re early in your career (or just stuck in the wrong one), Kristin is the person who will tell you what no one else does—how to take control, stop waiting for permission, and build a career that actually makes you excited to get out of bed on Mondays.

Be Career Courageous: The Secrets to Loving Mondays and Owning Your Career

What if you could stop dreading Mondays and start calling the shots in your career? Kristin Clark takes you on a bold (and hilarious) journey through the untold truths of career success—no fluff, no corporate jargon, just real-world strategies you can use now.

Through relatable stories (yes, including some early-career faceplants you’ll totally recognize), Kristin reveals insider secrets no one teaches you about navigating your career with confidence.

You’ll learn:
 How to take charge—stop drifting and start directing your career
 Why strengths matter—and how to use yours as a shortcut to success
 The secret to managing your boss—give them what they need, not just what they ask for
 How to silence self-doubt—and go after the opportunities you actually want

Kristin’s talks aren’t just motivating—they’re packed with practical, real-world strategies that you can act on immediately. No more waiting. No more hoping. It’s time to own your career.

 Want to bring Kristin to your team or event?
Reach out today and get ready to shake things up.

Paula Lesso

Divorce Coach

Divorce stinks, and having been through a divorce, I understand what it takes to achieve what you want. I help clients move through more than the process. We concentrate on mental, emotional and physical aspects so you can find happiness.

Kathy Lindert

Mental Performance Trainer

Kathy has empowered individual employees and teams at leading companies to achieve success in various of their lives.

She equips participants with the confidence, stress lease and communication skills necessary to thrive in any situation.

Signature Topics:

  • Identify Your Roadblocks to Progress
  • Unburdening: Anger & Stress Relief
  • Doubt to Confidence
  • Speak Power into Your Life With Words
  • Thrive, Don’t Survive

Taylor Leë Andorfer

Life Well-being Coach for Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Taylor is a certified life well-being coach specializing in guiding entrepreneurs and professionals toward achieving alignment, balance, and fulfillment through a unique blend of neuroscience-backed strategies, positive psychology, and solution-focused coaching.

Sarah Clark

Aligning the 4 P's: Lessons in Process People, Paperwork and Patients
Confessions of a Consultant: Habits that Sabotage Efficency

Sarah is a highly sought after medical practice consultant. She is an energetic and relatable speaker who gets to the bottom of real-life problems in your medical practice. The solutions are tangible and actionable.

She facilitates audience participation to build trust and rapport. Medical practice owners and managers can implement her practical suggestions immediately. Helping turn the chaos of the day to day operations calm(er).

Sarah owns a medical consulting practice for small private practices. She provides insight into the potential blind spots of a medical office. Her unique background as a clinical and administrative expert provides a fresh perspective and actionable solutions in day-to-day operations.

Her presentations are relatable, actionable, and engaging. Previous audiences include state and local medical associations, world-renown physicians, and various NFL teams.

If you want to add value to your medical event, then Sarah is the speaker for you.

“Not only are Sarah’s trainings enjoyable, they are engaging and include open forum questions and detailed example walk through of answers. One of our staff said that this was the ‘most helpful and enjoyable training’ that they had ever attended. I would recommend hiring Sarah for this!”
   -Kevin Killian, DPM

“Sarah Clark is an excellent resource. She has provided training and has helped streamline processes and procedures in every department. Her extensive knowledge and experience has significantly benefited our practice. Highly recommend!!!”
   -Maile Nelson, Practice Manager – Matthews Foot Care

Melissa Taylor

Growth Via Networking &
Out-of-the-Box Marketing

Melissa is a well-known top strategic business consultant, author, sought-after speaker and mentor. Over the last two decades, Melissa has built three solid, successful, and profitable businesses and now simply wants to share those experience with others.

As the founder of Network Build Grow, a community designed to merge networking with personal and professional development, she strives to always offer value, encouragement, inspiration, and motivation while providing the right online and offline strategies for other entrepreneurs and professionals on their journey to success. 

She is also the founder of Speaker League – a community for professional speakers to hone their skills in order to increase their influence and impact. Melissa shares her vast knowledge of public speaking to help other speakers rise to the top of their game.

Most Requested Talks:

Networking is a Contact Sport shows you how to effectively and efficiently use networking to broaden your circle of influence, increase your brand awareness and reputation, sharpen your business skills all while producing more leads, referrals, engagement, collaborations and growth.

Get More Sales – Without Selling blends marketing with sales techniques to ensure you have a full pipeline, increased conversion rates, all while doing activities that you enjoy. Marketing should be fun – and can be!

Melissa has a library of keynotes, workshops and programs. Contact her team to find a fit for what you need.

BOOKS:

Journal: Growth & Success: 52 Weeks for Insights, Strategy and Moving Forward

Networking is a Contact Sport