June 5, 2024 · 54 min · Episode 341
Corey Poirier’s Melodic Shift to Motivational Speaking
About this episode
Ever wondered how a rock musician can transform into a master of the speaking stage? Our latest episode features the endlessly fascinating Corey Poirier, who takes us on his journey from strumming guitars to delivering empowering speeches. Capturing the essence of an artist's metamorphosis, Corey opens up about the sweat and serendipity involved in rebranding oneself. He shares the undeniable impact Dale Carnegie's wisdom had on his life, igniting a passion for personal development and the spoken word.
Grab a front-row seat as we unpack the challenges and victories of Corey's career—the evolution of a radio show and podcast, navigating the rugged terrain of professional speaking, and mentoring others to find their voice. Corey's commitment shines through as he recounts the early days of accepting gym memberships as speaking fees, to now mentoring aspiring speakers on how to cash in on their craft. The conversation swings to the beat of perseverance and strategy, with Corey's innovative Blue Talks platform and his latest book The Enlightened Passenger promising to turn personal experiences into universal lessons.
By the time our chat winds down, you'll be armed with insights galore. Corey's tales are more than just chronicles; they are beacons guiding you to leverage your passions, craft an authentic personal brand, and maybe, just like him, pivot from performing solos to inspiring soliloquies. Don't miss the chance to learn how a guitarist can become a maestro of messages, and how you, too, can amplify your brand to resonate with a world eager for your unique tune.
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Corey Poirier on Moving from Rock Musician to Professional Speaker and Building a Personal Brand
Corey Poirier is a former rock musician who became a professional speaker, author, radio show and podcast host, and mentor to other speakers. In this episode of Your Brand Amplified, he tells Anika Jackson how Dale Carnegie's work started his interest in personal development, how he built a speaking career from unpaid beginnings, and what he is doing now with his Blue Talks platform and his book The Enlightened Passenger. His core advice: build your brand on your real passions and experiences.
How did Corey Poirier go from musician to motivational speaker?
Corey Poirier wanted to be a rock star. He was also afraid of public speaking. Dale Carnegie's teachings sparked his interest in personal development and the spoken word, and through hard work and some good timing he moved from playing guitar to speaking on stage, rebranding himself along the way.
How did Corey Poirier build a paid speaking career?
He started small. In his early days, Corey Poirier accepted gym memberships as speaking fees. Over time he built a radio show and podcast, worked through the difficult early years of professional speaking, and now mentors aspiring speakers on how to earn a living from their craft. He also secured memorable URLs for his books as part of building his brand.
What is Blue Talks?
Blue Talks is Corey Poirier's platform for helping people share their stories and expertise with a larger audience. Alongside it, his book The Enlightened Passenger, written as a parable, turns personal experiences into broader lessons.
Key takeaways
- Dale Carnegie's teachings started Corey Poirier's move from music into personal development and speaking.
- He began by accepting gym memberships as speaking fees before building a paid career.
- A personal brand built on real passions and experiences is more durable.
- Securing memorable URLs for books is a simple brand-building step.
- Blue Talks helps people bring their stories and expertise to bigger stages.
Listen to Anika Jackson's full conversation with Corey Poirier on Your Brand Amplified.
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