Change is inevitable, but what is it like navigating life changes as a speaker? Our guest for today's episode of The Speaker Lab shares her journey. She's someone you know and love - Ms. Melanie Deziel. Since her last visit to the show, she's had some major life changes: like becoming pregnant! Having a child is a major life event and she'll tell us how she's changing her speaking business as a result. Listen in to hear how to navigate a significant change like having a child or any other major life milestone on episode 251 of The Speaker Lab.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What was the most important question she asked herself? Are there speaking options that don't require travel? What was one of her fears about sharing her pregnancy? How has she navigated planning and booking gigs around her due date? What elements has she ramped up to offset the lack of speaking gigs? Why did she create a remote mastermind group? Should you charge a higher fee to compensate for having fewer gigs? How to share expectations with your significant other and family about travel and speaking gigs. And much, much more!   EPISODE RESOURCES Melanie Deziel's website Melanie Deziel's book Melanie Deziel on LinkedIn Melanie Deziel on Twitter Melanie Deziel on Instagram Episode 203 of The Speaker Lab Episode 202 of The Speaker Lab Episode 192 of The Speaker Lab Episode 191 of The Speaker Lab Episode 190 of The Speaker Lab Episode 187 of The Speaker Lab Episode 186 of The Speaker Lab Episode 185 of The Speaker Lab Episode 174 of The Speaker Lab Episode 173 of The Speaker Lab Episode 172 of The Speaker Lab Episode 171 of The Speaker Lab Episode 51 of The Speaker Lab Booked and Paid to Speak elite program Got questions? Send them in here Email me! Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a rating or review