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THANKS for joining us over at Wise Whisper Agency!

We’re so honored to help you write and book your signature talk!

Our booking team pours hours into pitching you for your spot on some of the biggest stages, but we know that your success starts with writing a truly deep and impactful talk– and as Martin Scorsese says, “what’s most personal is most creative!” That’s why we have this form… It helps us to get to know you better and will also help familiarize you with our process so that we can make the most of our time together.

Please fill out this form with as much detail as you’re comfortable, and limit it to no more than 10 pages. Most intake forms come in at around 8 pages, for reference!

Warmly,

Ash + the team

PART 1: YOUR IMPACT

Getting to Know Your Work

1. What are you passionate about? *

2. What is one question or problem in the world that you look to solve with your work? *

3. Why is it important now that people know about you or your work? *

4. I want to help __________________ so that they can be empowered to _________________ and __________________. *

5. Based on my lifetime of witnessing and working in ________________________, I want to tell people how to stop _______________________ and start___________________. *

6. Who is an ideal client for you? Who do you want to be a hero to? *

7. What are three words people would use to describe YOU? *

8. What is something you teach, share or think that often has a great impact on those listening to you? Can you share a story about a client, customer or friend who deeply connected with this and how it transformed their situation? *

9. In your career/brand, what’s the most unique message or idea you have to share? *

PART 2: BUSINESS GOALS

Getting to Know Your Goals

We’ve seen the following results for our clients as a result of a viral talk:

Book deals
Book sales spikes
New podcast listeners on a consistent basis
Spokesperson deals
Speaking tours

10. If your speech was wildly successful, what are up to 5 ideal results that would be happening in your business, brand or life? *

PART 3: LIFE TIMELINE + UPBRINGING

Getting to Know You and Your Heart

Let's craft a compelling opening for your Signature speech! Every great Talk has a heart, a moment that connects with the audience on an emotional level. This section helps us discover yours. By understanding the impact you want to make, we can craft a powerful story that sets the stage for your talk.

11. Please list up to 10 events in your life that really influenced who you are, what direction you went in your life path, or were just general turning points. It helps to put these in chronological order, but not necessary to do so! For each event, please include a brief overview of: *

12. Tell us about your upbringing… What were your parents or caretakers like? What was their dynamic with you? What hardships did you see them experience in their life? What were their strengths? What was your relationship dynamic or experience with everyone in your family? *

13. Bonus question: what is the most wild thing/story that’s ever happened to you? *

PART 4: UNCONVENTIONAL BELIEFS

Getting to Know Your Mind

14. What quote do you live by? … Or do you have a mantra/perspective on life you can share? *

PART 5: TALK INSPIRATION

Getting to Know Your Style

15. Please list 4 TEDx talks you LOVE, or perhaps you even wish you wrote yourself! *

PART 6: SHORT PROFESSIONAL BIO

Getting to Know Your Professional Self

Please provide a short bio, no more than 250 words, ideally! *

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