What does it take to go from “nice-to-have” to non-negotiable?

In this episode of Leadership NOW, Dan Pontefract sits down with Christa Haberstock—founder of See Agency and Bookable Speakers, and author of Become a Bookable Speaker. 

Together, they unpack what it means to lead with an “obvious advantage”—the kind of value that gets you rebooked, respected, and remembered.

From her early days selling keynote talent on 100% commission to building a cohort-based model for speaker development, Christa shares what leaders and speakers alike often miss: it’s not just about telling a story—it’s about solving a problem others can’t. 

Clarity, community, strategic partnerships, and purpose aren’t just concepts—they’re prerequisites for relevance.

For more information about Christa Haberstock, visit: https://bookablespeakers.com/the-book
For more information about Dan Pontefract, visit: https://www.danpontefract.com

Christa Haberstock on Being Bookable as a Speaker

Walk Among Me

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Take my breath away

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Change

Narcos

Speaking is still high on the agenda for experts, so it was time to bring in the master of The Business of Speaking, Jacqueline Brooker.

A coach, mentor, trainer, podcaster, and an event organiser, there isn't much that Jacqs (as she is affectionately known) can't do. 

The CEO and Founder of Any Given Tuesday wears many hats in the speaking world.

Jacqs repels as many speakers as she attracts to her program, however those that do engage never feel short-changed.

Jacqs’ infectious laughter draws you in, and her sage advice and vision compels you to take notice. This episode of The Experts Podcast is perfect for those looking to explore the world of speaking.  Some of the topics we cover include:

You have started the movement #TBOS (The Business of Speaking), what is that?
What are the characteristics of a good speaker?
Does the art of speaking need to come naturally or can it be taught?
Experts tend to be who we want to hear from, do you have to be an expert to be a speaker?
What role does media play for a speaker? For the business of speaking?

Jacqueline Brooker

An emotional recovery protocol buried inside a .zip file. The machine was never supposed to feel anything. 
The cat? Just a passive observer… until it lit a green cigarette.
Cast a lot of spells stacking money till i die.

DJ CRIMSON WEB - howtoreprogramamachinefactorynew.zip

rolling jumpup vibe with an old skool flavour.

ENTROBANG - LALALA

JGxBASS new song "haunted" out now on soundcloud<3 

Haunted- JGxBASS

Duck Hunt (Freestyle)

Mixed by: Toneyboi

Recorded at: Bridge Studios NY 604 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

Ken & Suff Records
est. 2025 - All rights reserved.
Buffalo, NY 📍

‘Angels Cry’ in all stores 9/26/2025

Duck Hunt (Freestyle) prod. by ghowste

Alone

Dan Pontefract is an award-winning author, leadership strategist, and culture change expert. Dan's podcast explores all aspects of leadership, organizational culture, purpose, and professional development. 
 
Dan is the best-selling author of five books: WORK-LIFE BLOOM, LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY. A renowned speaker, Dan has presented at four different TED events and also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business, and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career.
 
Previously, as Chief Envisioner and Chief Learning Officer at TELUS—a Canadian telecommunications company with revenues of $14 billion and 50,000 global employees—he launched the Transformation Office, the TELUS MBA, and the TELUS Leadership Philosophy, all award-winning initiatives that dramatically helped to increase the company’s employee engagement to record levels of nearly 90%. Prior to TELUS, he held senior roles at SAP, Business Objects, and BCIT. He is honoured to be on the Thinkers50 radar list.

DJ CRIMSON WEB aka HUMANDOLLARS
📥All Inquiries (booking, beats, collabs, open..) : 

djcrimsonweb@gmail.com

« When you’re trapped in the web, there’s no way to escape »

#LONGLIVETOMYRAREGEMS

Music producer from the UK, West Midlands.

DRUM AND BASS - JUNGLE - TEK - FREEPARTY FLAVORZ
FROM TO DARKEST DEPTHS OF THE FREEPARTY SCENE.
AFTER MANY YEARS OF STACKING SPEAKER IN WAREHOUSES ITS TIME TO RELEASE SOME BANGERS.
. MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL. MISS YOU GUYS MY BRIGHTON/LONDON/BRISTOL MASSIVE  . GET IN TOUCH FOR INFO , TRACKS.. DONT BE SHY .. YOUR MUM WASN'T.

This podcast hosted by media professional Nic Hayes is all about getting the education and motivation to work with media. Understanding the drivers, the tips, the very skills required to make it in the media makes this a must listen podcast for all communicators and business owners.

I make music so I can ride around and bump it in the car to make it seem like I'm on the radio or some shit lmao

New tracks tagged #SPEAKERS