I’ve never delivered a keynote. Is this still for me?

Absolutely. It’s designed for professionals at a range of experience levels. You’ll get coaching tailored to where you are now and where you want to go.

I’m already experienced. Will I still be challenged?

Yes. Many attendees have led workshops or delivered TED/TEDx talks. This elevates positioning, engagement and the business opportunities speaking creates.

Do I need a finished talk before attending?

No. Some arrive polished, others are still refining. You’ll get guidance on structure, delivery, storytelling and positioning regardless.

I’m confident on stage but want better business results. Is that here?

You’re exactly who this was built for. Speaking well and leveraging speaking strategically are two different skills. This focuses on the second.

Will I get professional video footage?

Yes. Backstage Pass includes Day-One clips; VIP Mic Drop includes clips from all three stages, for your reel, website and social.

How is this different from a traditional speaking workshop?

The craft of speaking. The business of speaking. The strategy behind both. Most events only teach the first.

Who gets the most value?

Entrepreneurs, executives, physicians, authors and experts who want stronger positioning, more visibility and more opportunities through speaking.

Strategically Speaking

The Live Experience

3 stages · 3 days · Santa Barbara

Turn your expertise into influence, opportunity and income.

July 30 – August 1, 2026 Limited seats. VIP nearly full

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Two different skills

A lot of people know how to speak.

Far fewer know how to build a speaking business.

Talented speakers wanting more bookings.

Successful speakers unsure what to charge.

Impactful speakers ready to earn more.

Being a great speaker is only part of the equation. The other part is understanding how the industry works: how to position yourself, get noticed, get invited, negotiate and turn one stage into five more.

Speaking is one of the few ways to create opportunities at scale.

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YOUR EXPERTISE, AMPLIFIED

What a bigger stage actually changes

Physician

Can see one patient at a time.

Or step onto a stage and influence hundreds.

Founder

Can have one sales conversation.

Or speak to a room full of potential clients.

Executive

Can influence one team member.

Or influence an entire industry.

Same expertise. Different reach.

The proof

Trusted on the stages that matter

“Storytelling is an art form — and Kymberlee Weil is the master! I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the most talented creatives in the world, and Kymberlee is close to the top of that list.”

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JULIAN REEVE

Former Music Director of Hamilton

“Kymberlee strikes the perfect balance of supportive and critical. She kept me on point and figured out what my objectives really were. A true master of her trade.”

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JUNA KOLLMEIER

Astrophysicist · TED Speaker

“In the last year and a half of working with Kymberlee, my speaking opportunities have doubled. If you’re looking for the coach who will hold you accountable, Kymberlee is the master.”

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ERIC HODGDON

TEDx SPEAKER, COACH, AUTHOR

Strategically Speaking alumni

Hanna Hembree Bell

CEO and Managing Attorney

Darren Ross

CEO of Service Freak Hospitality. COO of the Magic Castle Hotel

Dr. Shreya Hessler

Psychologist, Speaker, and Educator

Why this experience is different

Most events teach from one room. This one uses three.

Stage 1

Refine

Strengthen your message.
Sharpen your delivery.
Receive direct feedback.

Stage 2

Expand

Command a larger room.
Adapt to different audiences.
Increase your confidence.

Stage 3

command

Integrate everything you've learned.
Speak with greater authority.
Show up at your next level.

All three stage experiences take place within ~15 minutes of one another across beautiful Santa Barbara County.

Is this you?

That's exactly why I created Strategically Speaking

Not for people who are wondering whether they should speak. For people who already know they want to speak. People who want to get booked. Get paid. Expand their opportunities. And build a speaking business that actually works.

If that sounds like you, I'd love to invite you to join us.

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Choose your Growth Hack

Three ways to build your speaking business

General Admission $1,997

Complete three-day, three-stage experience

Personalized speaker feedback throughout

Speaking Opportunity Accelerator

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Biggest Impact

VIP Mic Drop $4,997

Five private speaking sessions

VIP early-access head start

Speaker positioning deep dive (page, media kit, positioning)

Professional clips from all three stages

Complete three-day experience + personalized feedback

Speaking Opportunity Accelerator

Exclusive VIP speaker dinner

Next-Level session with Kymberlee after the event

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Backstage Pass $3,497

Three private speaking sessions

Professional Day-One speaking clips

Complete three-day experience + personalized feedback

Speaking Opportunity Accelerator

Next-Level session with Kymberlee after the event

Secure your backstage pass

Attend Day One. Decide with confidence.

Step onto the first stage. Experience the coaching. If by 1:00 PM on Day One you don't believe this will increase your impact, presence and opportunities, tell us and we'll refund your registration in full. No risk. No pressure. No questions asked.

Strategically Speaking alumni

Margaux Helmholz

Speaker, Author, Connector, Founder of Social Sight Bridge

Mike Roberts

Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Creating Coding Careers.

Nicole Marcione, PhD

CEO & Founder of SexySmart Aging™

Meet your strategist

Great speaking is never one thing.

There is always a collective moment of silence right before the mic drop. The crowd leans in. The spotlight hits. Everything goes quiet. That high-stakes moment is where I do my best work.

I'm Kymberlee Weil. Over two decades I've studied communication from every angle:

Speaking Strategist · Speaker Manager · TEDx Organizer · TED Summit & TED University Speaker · TED / TEDx / Executive Speaking Coach · Athlete, Martial Artist & Performer

It's message. It's presence. It's performance. It's strategy. If you're ready to strengthen yours, I'll see you in Santa Barbara.

Before you decide

A few things people get wrong

“This is just another speaking workshop.”

It's the business of speaking, not just the craft.

Most events teach you to write a speech. This teaches you to position, price and book, so speaking actually pays.

“I need a finished talk before I come.”

No. Come with a rough idea or nothing at all.

You’ll get structure, delivery and positioning wherever you are in the process.

“This is only for seasoned pros.”

It's built for a range, first stage to TED veteran.

Coaching and feedback are tailored to where you are and where you want to go next.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Last word

Your expertise deserves to be impossible to ignore.

You already have the knowledge and the experience. Now command the room. Limited seats. VIP nearly full.

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