How to Become a Successful Conference Speaker

There are many reasons to speak at conferences. In the early days of my career, it was all about money. My boss wasn't willing to pay for me to get a conference pass, but changed her tune when I was accepted for a speaking slot. This scenario played itself out a few times before I really understood the benefits of speaking at a conference, and they were far greater than getting a comp pass to the event. I first came to the realization that being a speaker gives back in a bunch of ways when ...