Julie Parker

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A lot of people I work with want to be paid to speak. They want to be a speaker. I also happen to book a lot of speakers and are one myself and so I see a lot of things on both sides of the fence.⁠
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If you are someone who loves to convey powerful messages and engage people in this way it's a given you will want to be a speaker, but along the way please don't assume or make the mistake that the most important thing about that is what you have to say. ⁠
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If you want to develop a reputation as an incredible speaker (and get paid well to do so) you will master the absolute basics first. For example...⁠
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> Can you speak exactly or near exactly to an allocated period of time? Speaking well over or under what you are booked for is common and a big no.⁠
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> Do you ask all the questions you need answering well before you are on and/or are clear in what YOU need to show up well? So key...⁠
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> Can you hold and use a mic properly? There are ways to do it well and ways to do it badly. Learn how. It's not hard once you know.⁠
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> Are you totally reliant on notes, slides or props? They are totally fine to use but if you NEED them you have to be realistic about what sort of speaking engagements you can get booked for. ⁠
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We all want to be inspiring, uplifting, engaging and wonderful speakers in this realm. No doubt. Just don't forget all the things underneath and around that make that possible which are NOT sexy or glamorous and require you to actually work, practice, learn, unlearn and more.⁠
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Good speaking and speakers are so much more than just what they say. ⁠
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Photo: @makiegan⁠
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#publicspeaking #publicspeaker #speaking #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #businesswoman #motivationalspeaker #business #inspiration #smallbusiness #creativeentrepreneur

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When you share a name (and initials) with someone it can mean absolutely nothing.⁠
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And then it can mean everything.⁠
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We both married ace Tiger men with the name Parker and so I consider her my little sister from another mister with the same last name. ⁠
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She's a beacon of love, support, generosity, wisdom and friendship in my life and I could not adore her more if our blood was mixed.⁠
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Blessed is a woman to have such a sister. ⁠
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I'm predicting that 2020 is going to be huge for this one - Johanna Parker @heart_sparks - and if you have any remote level interest in being an incredible speaker, mastering your mindset, boosting your confidence and living the most incredible life then you're going click and follow.⁠
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PS. I'm calling it that we look 21 here JP. Ok - well you look 21 and me maybe 35!!!!⁠
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#sisterhood #mrsparkers #johannaparker #joparker #lifecoach #lifecoaching #speakercoach #confidencecoach #friendship #parkergirls ⁠
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The absolutely divine and incredible Abiola Abrams @abiolatv is my guest on The Priestess Podcast today - my second last guest for 2019.⁠⠀
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Abiola is truly inspiring alchemist, coach, thought leader, media commentator, author, speaker and retreat leader. And she considers all her work to be deeply inspired by the Goddess.⁠⠀
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Her journey to the heights of her amazing business as it is now is a joy to listen in to and how she has been guided by the Goddess the entire way. ⁠⠀
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#priestesspodcast #podcastersofinstagram #priestess #priestesspath #podcastlove #podcasting #podcasts #podcaster #spirituality #spiritual #womensspirituality #goddess #goddessspirituality #powerofthegoddess #abiolaabrams #abiolatv ⁠⠀
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When I wrote the last words of my book on the ancient and modern Priestess on the Spring Equinox this year I said a small prayer wishing She would go well into her first round of editing and not have to be slashed too much! This can happen sometimes as a writer and it’s all part of the journey. I was ready for it.
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Then last week I received word from my editor of the following...
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“Goddess magic came through just as She intended. Priestess flows beautifully. Each part works divinely. It’s a magnificent journey you walk the reader through.”
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That’s about as good as it gets as a writer and I am feeling so grateful and enlivened with all that is to come in 2020.
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Get ready. ‘Priestess’ the book is on Her way!
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#priestessbook #priestessbooks #priestessthebook #priestess #priestesspath #writing #writersofinstagram #writingprocess #writer #author #authorsofinstagram #springequinox #springequinox2019

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I opened Instagram up yesterday, saw this photo and promptly burst into tears.⁠
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This divine group of women all just graduated as @bycademy life coaches. From their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, a variety of cultural backgrounds, upbringings, travels, experiences, mums, not mums, niches and more. ⁠
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They chose to come together to celebrate their hard work of becoming incredible life coaches.⁠
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Six months ago they didn’t know each other. Now bonded together with a common goal to positively impact the lives of others as wonderful coaches and to send a clear and loud message that they will be there for each other as they do. ⁠
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Community and connection is everything. And when I see it come to life in its own way with only a training course as the binding element it makes you realise how truly extraordinary people and their desire to love and support each other as much as they can truly is.⁠
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All my heart and love to you across the waves Beautiful You coaches. I just adore you and all you are already bringing to the world. You make this community what it is in every possible way. ⁠
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PS. Our May 2020 course is now filling up and will rocket in the new year. If you want to become a life coach with us and find yourself a circle of supportive sisters like this...the link is above, or send us a message or email. We would so love to have you train with us. ⁠
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Photo: @hannah.allsop.coach ⁠
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#bycacademy #dreamersanddoers #femaleentrepreneurs ⁠
#soulpreneur #bethechange #heartcentered #soulpurpose #liveinspired #purposedrivenlife #livewithpurpose ⁠#lifecoach #lifecoaching #sisterhood #community #connection #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #becomeacoach #study #lightworker #womeninbiz #mycreativebiz #entrepreneur #coaching #friendship #womenempoweringwomen #womenentrepreneur #lifecoachtraining

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Forget about the festive season folks...it's PEONY season in the southern hemisphere! ⁠
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One month a year (if we're lucky!) and so it's all systems go for these beauties. They are a yearly ritual for me. My beloved roses have to take a back seat just for a wee while. ⁠
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Peonies are native to Asia, Europe and North America (west only) and in Japan peonies are known as the "King of Flowers" - not hard to see why.⁠
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Peonies (organic only of course) can be used to sweeten tea and peony water was regularly drunk in the Middle Ages. You can also add their petals to salads, lemonade, or to make a punch even more delicious or beautiful. ⁠
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The pink ones are my favourites. No surprises there!⁠
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#peonie #peony #peonies #pinkpeonies #flowersvasette #peonyseason #peonieseason #flowermagic #floralmagic #flowerpriestess