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Hey royals,
I thought I could hold space while juggling everything else.
Spoiler: Not without cost.
In the last week, I gave two in-person keynotes, joined a virtual panel, and then went straight into hosting our latest The Speaking Stage. It was supposed to be a pilot - it became a dry run.
I didn't think I was overcommitted. But I underestimated the prep needed - mentally, logistically, and emotionally - to pull off even a "casual" speaking event with grace.
Here's what I missed:
❌ One of our guests arrived at the venue and couldn't find the room. She messaged at 6.32pm - right as we started. My phone was on Do Not Disturb. I hadn't anticipated someone needing help exactly at go-time. That's on me.
❌ We used the clubhouse, and I skipped the Lu.ma "add instructions" field. Floor/unit info? Not included. Rookie mistake.
❌ I didn't run a speaker briefing. "It's just 3 minutes," I told myself. But even a 3-minute segment deserves clarity.
❌ Most crucially, there wasn't someone on-site with decision-making power in case I was pulled away or distracted. That's something I'll never skip again.
But here's what I'll never forget:
💛 Gitika Jyoti Masand - a founding member of the Speakers Society - came as a contestant in the 3-minute speech segment.
She didn't have a polished script.
She stood up anyway.
Forgot her lines halfway through.
Kept going.
And in that moment, she reminded every one of us what real leadership looks like.
It wasn't perfect.
It was present.
And that made it powerful.
She spoke about living intentionally, using the Ikigai and Wheel of Life frameworks, and grounding herself in the idea of Memento Mori - "remember you will die" - as a way to live more meaningfully.
Her share wasn't about performance.
It was about permission - for all of us to show up, exactly as we are.
She later wrote about it so beautifully, I had to share it with you: Read Gitika's reflection on LinkedIn.
So what's changing for the next round?
✨ Paid ticketing from the start - commitment needs skin in the game.
✨ Speaker briefings, no matter how short the segment.
✨ Clear venue instructions on Lu.ma (yes, including floor + unit).
✨ A designated lead on-site, 48 hours prior.
Plus: We're building in mini AI-powered guides for speech prep - structure + heart.
Presence over polish - always.
This is what I'm learning as we grow, the Speakers Society and the Royal Visionary Society.
When the lighting isn't perfect, the signage isn't glossy, and people still show up and share truthfully... you know you're building something that matters.
We're not chasing viral.
We're creating real.
Ready to take the mic?
The next The Speaking Stage is coming. And this time, we're bringing structure and soul:
✨ Coaching
✨ Speaker prep
✨ A safe, clear flow
🎯 First in line? Join the Speakers Society Telegram channel.
Already in the Accelerator or Membership?
You've got royal access. You're already on the inside.
Until next time, stay grounded and glowing.
This dry run? It wasn't smooth.
But it was real.
And for that, I'm grateful.
P.S. Next time, I'll schedule space before I hold space. Lesson logged.
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