No Bullsh*t Talks

S2 E24: How to get paid for public speaking with Pascalle Bergmans

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From Stage to Success: Pascalle Bergmans' Transformation & Insights on Getting Paid for Public Speaking

Pascalle Bergmans shares her journey from being a West End musical theatre performer to becoming a successful public speaking coach. After a stroke ended her theatre career, she navigated through corporate jobs and severe mental health challenges before founding Presentales.

Pascalle discusses the importance of having a self-image aligned with one’s ideal self, the difficulties of unpaid speaking gigs, and offers actionable insights on how to get compensated for public speaking.

She emphasises the need for a signature talk, marketing assets, and exploring B2B opportunities. Pascalle passionately advocates for gender pay equality in the public speaking industry.

Timestamps

.00:00 The Journey of Self-Worth and Fulfillment

00:49 Introduction to No Bullshit Talks Podcast

01:28 Meet Pascalle Bergmans: From Stage to Corporate

02:46 The Stroke: A Life-Altering Event

05:48 Rehabilitation and Rediscovery

13:12 Corporate Struggles and Identity Crisis

16:18 The Birth of Pleasant Tales

24:52 The Reality of Public Speaking Industry

29:47 The Value of Speaking for Free

30:45 The Cost of Exposure

33:01 The Gender Pay Gap in Speaking