In this engaging conversation, Ivy Gustafson shares her journey as a leader in the speaking industry, discussing her transition from agent to coach at ImpactEleven. She emphasizes the importance of community, touches on the role of AI in enhancing communication, and the value of mentorship. Ivy also highlights the significance of taking small risks, or “hops of faith,” in career development and the continuous evolution required to succeed in public speaking.

Ivy Gustafson is a pivotal force in the world of professional speaking. She spent 17 years at the Washington Speakers Bureau as Vice President and Lecture Agent, where she represented household names in business and politics, including Fortune 100 CEOs and former U.S. Presidents. Following this, Ivy spent several years at Gotham Artists, a boutique New York speakers bureau, before dedicating her career to coaching prominent speakers and C-suite executives at ImpactEleven.

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction

02:49 Ivy's Journey into Speaking

05:35 Navigating Career Changes and Risks

08:24 Lessons from the Speaking Industry

11:05 Impact 11 and Its Mission

14:12 The Importance of Community in Speaking

17:07 The Role of AI in Speaking

19:49 Coaching and Development Opportunities

22:59 Inspiration and Mentorship

25:35 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

41:01 Thank You

41:17 Outro

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Ivy Gustafson: Communication as a Superpower in Public Speaking and Beyond