Tips for Entry
Read magazines such as Speaker (https://speakermagazine.com) to learn more about the field.
Practice your public speaking skills and give speeches to local community groups or church congregations. Another good way to practice is by joining your school's debate team.
Talk to motivational speakers about their careers. Ask them for advice on breaking into the field. Visit https://www.espeakers.com/s/nsas for a list of members of the National Speakers Association.
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