How to Land Paid Speaking Gigs
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.
About Pascalle Bergmans
Pascalle Bergmans grew up on a stage in the West End, playing in musicals such as Wicked, Mary Poppins, and Robin Hood.
Originally from the Netherlands, Pascalle moved to the UK in 2016 and speaks 6 languages.
Now, she’s the founder of PresenTales, where she helps leaders deliver their stories with impact and passion.
Pascalle’s Socials
🌏 Pascalle’s website: http://presentales.com
👩🏽💻 Pascalle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascalle-bergmans
📸 Pascalle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascallebergmans96
In This Episode...
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
37:09 Building Your Speaking Business
39:47 Creating a Signature Talk
42:48 Marketing Yourself as a Speaker
45:56 Finding and Securing Speaking Gigs
50:56 Negotiating Your Speaking Fee
53:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
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