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title: Blog – SpeakInc. | Leah Doyle (3)
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# SpeakInc Blog

## Leah Doyle

Leah originally joined SpeakInc in 2006 and currently serves as their Digital Marketer and Analyst. Originally from Southern California, Leah is a graduate of San Diego State University. She currently lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband, John, and their two children. If she's not taxiing her kids to the ball fields, you can find her at the beach or a local coffee shop!

Find me on:

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahdoyle/>

### Recent Posts

## [Tips for Booking a Virtual Speaker](https://blog.speakinc.com/tips-for-booking-a-virtual-speaker)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | May 5, 2020

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Picture1.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/tips-for-booking-a-virtual-speaker) 

 In a recent industry survey (Powered by IRF) of meeting professionals, 50% of respondents asserted their belief that some ... 

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## [Ask More of Your Conference Speakers: Tips from a Bureau Expert](https://blog.speakinc.com/ask-more-of-your-conference-speakers)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 27, 2020

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-27%20at%2010.31.14%20AM.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/ask-more-of-your-conference-speakers) 

 SpeakInc Senior Partner, Tim Mathy, was recently interviewed for PCMA Convene Magazine. 

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## [The Top 9 Ways Meeting Planners Find Keynote Speakers](https://blog.speakinc.com/the-top-9-ways-meeting-planners-find-speakers)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 19, 2020

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-19%20at%209.54.45%20PM.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/the-top-9-ways-meeting-planners-find-speakers) 

 Find out how meeting planners are sourcing their keynote speakers in 2020. 

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## [What Meeting Planners Want (and 9 Things that Drive Them Crazy)](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-meeting-planners-want-and-9-things-that-drive-them-crazy)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 14, 2020

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-14%20at%209.39.14%20AM.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-meeting-planners-want-and-9-things-that-drive-them-crazy) 

 Meeting planners have spoken, and we listened! We recently partnered with top marketing author/speaker Jay Baer and our industry ... 

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## [The Topics Meeting Planners Want for 2020](https://blog.speakinc.com/the-topics-meeting-planners-want-for-2020)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | February 5, 2020

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/2020TopicsReportHeader.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/the-topics-meeting-planners-want-for-2020) 

 Selecting the right speaker and topic can make or break a meeting, and professional planners prioritize accordingly. 

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## [Making Love a Priority: Interview with Leadership Speaker Matt Tenney](https://blog.speakinc.com/interview-with-leadership-speaker-matt-tenney)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | January 6, 2020

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Tenney_TEDxVideo_img.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/interview-with-leadership-speaker-matt-tenney) 

 Here’s a great new TEDx talk that we think you’ll love. It’s from one of our top inspirational speakers, Matt Tenney. 

[Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/interview-with-leadership-speaker-matt-tenney)

## [What to Do if Your Speaker Cancels: A Survival Guide](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-to-do-if-your-speaker-cancels-a-survival-guide)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | December 19, 2019

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/2020SurvivalGuidePDF_image.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-to-do-if-your-speaker-cancels-a-survival-guide) 

 Imagine how you’d feel if your speaker had a family emergency 18 hours before your event. Or if a massive snowstorm - or other ... 

[Read More »](https://blog.speakinc.com/what-to-do-if-your-speaker-cancels-a-survival-guide)

## [Top 5 Speakers to Inspire your Attendees](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-speakers-to-inspire-your-attendees)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | November 18, 2019

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/InspirationPhoto.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-speakers-to-inspire-your-attendees) 

 An impactful keynote speaker with a great message can help your event soar to new heights by engaging attendees, increasing the ... 

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## [Top Speakers on Innovation](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-speakers-on-innovation)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | October 9, 2019

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/Innovation.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-speakers-on-innovation) 

 “Change is the only constant in life.” This adage rings true in all aspects of our lives – personal and business. In today’s ... 

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## [Top 5 Best Practices for Booking Celebrity Keynote Speakers](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-5-best-practices-for-booking-celebrity-keynote-speakers)

 by [Leah Doyle](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/leah-doyle) | September 26, 2019

[![](https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/ContractNegotiation.jpg)](https://blog.speakinc.com/top-5-best-practices-for-booking-celebrity-keynote-speakers) 

 Adding a well-known thought leader or celebrity keynote speaker to your conference agenda can be a great way to generate buzz for ... 

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