Women Speakers Association

Meet Rachel Pietsch: Women Speakers Association’s Global Training Coordinator

The WSA Team — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:38:51 +0000

There’s something exciting happening at Women Speakers Association (WSA), and we’re delighted to share the news! We’ve been listening to our community, gathering feedback, and looking at how we can deliver even more value through our training programs. Your ideas and suggestions are helping shape the next chapter of professional development at WSA, and we’re […]

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Stop Waiting for Customers to Find You: Start Conversations That Grow Your Business

Gail Watson — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:43:11 +0000

Today, while I was gardening, a young boy named Logan approached me holding a stack of postcards. He looked about nine or ten. He introduced himself and explained that a family friend was running for city council. He read a few lines about why he thought she deserved my vote, then told me I could […]

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How Speakers Can Be Easier to Find Without Losing Their Authentic Voice

Tracey Ehman — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:44:07 +0000

Clear positioning helps event organizers, podcast hosts and potential clients understand, remember and recommend your expertise. Speaker visibility is not only about being seen. It is about making it easy for event organizers, podcast hosts and potential clients to understand what you speak about and why your perspective matters. Someone may be looking for a […]

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Claim Your Expertise: How to Become Known, Remembered and Recommended

Gail Watson — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:35:12 +0000

On our Women Speakers Association community calls, I often ask a woman to tell us what she is an expert in. That question can be surprisingly difficult to answer. She may begin by telling us what she does, listing her credentials or explaining the different services she offers. Sometimes she gives us several titles because […]

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When Everyone Can Create Content, What Makes Your Voice Worth Listening To?

Gail Watson — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:04:21 +0000

Long before I founded Women Speakers Association, I built my career in sales. My history in sales had me spend years meeting with people, asking questions, making presentations and building relationships. When people hear that someone was successful in sales, they often imagine a person who was very good at talking. My presentations mattered, although […]

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Your Expertise Isn’t the Problem. The Market Has Changed

Gail Watson — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

When we started Women Speakers Association in 2011, we wrote our first blog post and sent it out into the world. Within three weeks, it had reached 500 women in 80 countries. I remember being amazed by how quickly one message travelled. It confirmed something I have always believed. When a woman has something meaningful […]

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Is a Collaborative Book Really Your Book? Let’s Talk Honestly.

Gail Watson — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:56:46 +0000

One of the questions women often ask about collaborative books is this: “If I only write one chapter, is it really my book?” It is a fair question. There can be resistance around collaborative books because some women worry that they will be one name among many, hidden somewhere inside a book that never truly […]

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Optimize Your Health, Confidence & Career

The WSA Team — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:31:18 +0000

Want to feel better physically, and experience more flow and fulfillment in your life? Discover tips from smart nutrition, powerful feedback, and a how to develop a strong personal foundation to ensure you thrive in every aspect of life. Optimizing your health, confidence, and career can seem like a daunting task, but it can be […]

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How to Unlock Game-Changing Opportunities with Collaborations & Sponsorships

The WSA Team — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:32:29 +0000

Would you like to unlock game-changing opportunities using the power of collaboration? This WSA Team Spotlight features Charmaine Hammond—bestselling author, speaker, and business owner of 28 years—who’s helped businesses and nonprofits raise millions through sponsorships. Get ready to learn how to turn relationships into results and create impact! Collaboration creates game-changing opportunities for authors, speakers, […]

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How To Build Sustainable Health & Business

The WSA Team — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:45:35 +0000

You can both build sustainable health and a sustainable business —without sacrificing one for the other. Would you like to uncover the keys to skyrocketing your success in business and health? Our Premier Members share how to build sustainable health and business. Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach for women in midlife, shared her […]

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