Today I had on Grant Baldwin.  Grant is the founder of The Speaker Lab, he’s a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking businesses through his courses. Over the last 13 years, Grant has spoken to over 500,000 people in 47 different states. Regularly featured in the national media, including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and the Huffington Post, his "Reality Check" curriculum is taught in over 400 high schools nationwide. A podcaster since 2014, he has published over 300 podcast episodes that have been downloaded over 1.5 million times. Grant is the co-author of the book, “The Successful Speaker” which has helped thousands of people to unlock their true potential when it comes to public speaking.   You may wonder what is the direct relationship between public speaking and conscious leadership or using business as a force for good. Well, if you are passionate about spreading your mission and expanding your ‘why’, then becoming a better and more powerful speaker is a no-brainer for helping you spread your mission faster and wider.   If you like the show, please share it with a homie, tag me on social and definitely subscribe. It truly means a lot to me. Enjoy the show!   Show notes as a general guide below. Somewhat in order and not written in perfect grammar because we want you to actually listen to the show!   Grant's last "oh shit" moment. The future of public speaking with the rise of virtual events, AI, and holographic technology. Why public speaking became Grant's passion. Grant's experience with his first non-paid and paid speaking gigs. The two things that make a talk/speech work. Sebastian on purpose and intention setting in regard to speaking. The five foundational questions that public speakers should ask themselves. The importance for purpose-driven leaders and conscious business founders to become good speakers in order to spread their message. How those who are just starting out can make money via public speaking without a massive following on social or a best-selling book. Tips for creating a great demo video for those just getting started in public speaking. Whether the public speaking industry has become harder to make money in as it gets more saturated. Top tip for honing in energy and overcoming anxiety and fear around public speaking. The top two traits a conscious speaker must embody. Grant's book "The Successful Speaker" and online courses.