from free speeches to paid engagements, thought leaders discuss breaking into the speaking circuit and what they’ve learned along the way.
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with liz mason, byron patrick, and donny shimamoto.
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public speaking is not for the faint of heart, especially in the accounting world.
in a recent episode of accounting arc, hosts liz mason, cpa; byron patrick, cpa.citp, cgma; and donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma; share how their speaking careers transitioned from volunteer gigs to paid engagements. they delve into their varied approaches to preparation, overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning from feedback, painting a picture of how they influence the profession from the stage.
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in their early speaking years, shimamoto, mason, and patrick often presented free of charge, primarily as a way to share knowledge and establish credibility. “when it’s a paid gig, there’s a different level of responsibility,” says patrick, ceo of verifyiq and vice president of client success at the b3 method institute®. today, these professionals are in high demand for keynotes and panels, representing a new, evolving face of the accounting profession.
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