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3 Tips to Get Over Fear of Public Speaking

June 15, 2016 by Andy Richardson

Having to speak in front of a large crowd can sometimes be a daunting, often overwhelming thought for many people. But with just a few helpful tips, success is closer than you think. Andy Richardson, VP of GR-PR and director of FreeSpeakers.org, shares 3 tips to get over fear of public speaking on WISH-TV’s live, local, lifestyle program – Indy Style.

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Talk is not cheap, it’s free, with Chicago speaker service

February 15, 2016 by Andy Richardson

Jan Blum was looking for a topic to present to para-professionals at Hinsdale High School District 86 when she stumbled across FreeSpeakers.org.

“I think I hit the jackpot,” said Blum, an administrative assistant at Hinsdale South High School. “They had such a variety of speakers and topics. And I found out they are right here in Hinsdale.” [Read more…] about Talk is not cheap, it’s free, with Chicago speaker service

Not much in life free, but speakers bureau has been for 20 years

January 31, 2016 by Andy Richardson

When Gayle Heldmann searched for a guest speaker to address her church support group, it was no easy task. With meetings every week – and no budget – it quickly became a daunting task.

“Our group was always looking for local speakers to come in and talk to us about a variety of topics,” said Heldmann, of Naperville. “It was always very difficult to find someone who was willing to do it for a nominal fee or for no fee at all, and we didn’t have funds for it,” she said. [Read more…] about Not much in life free, but speakers bureau has been for 20 years

Free Speakers service proves ‘good free stuff’ is real

January 25, 2016 by Andy Richardson

FreeSpeakers.org offers 150 Chicago-area experts willing to give talks without a fee on more than 220 topics.

The 150 Chicago-area speakers with profiles on FreeSpeakers.org really offer their expertise without a fee in a community service project that has been growing for the past 20 years. [Read more…] about Free Speakers service proves ‘good free stuff’ is real

FreeSpeakers.org expands to Milwaukee

January 24, 2016 by Andy Richardson

A new resource for groups and organizations that need speakers is now available in Milwaukee and its suburbs. It’s called FreeSpeakers.org – A Pro Bono Speakers Bureau. The new bureau has 20 local speakers with more than 35 different topics available.

“All speakers present programs at no cost,” said Andy Richardson, director of FreeSpeakers.org. “Our community service project is 100% free to groups that need speakers. There is no charge to any group. Ever. Not from the speaker and not from the bureau.” [Read more…] about FreeSpeakers.org expands to Milwaukee