Free Speakers Milwaukee Forms Partnership With International Coaching Federation Wisconsin Chapter
Free Speakers, a pro bono speakers bureau in Milwaukee, has formed a partnership with the International Coaching Federation Wisconsin Chapter (ICF-WI). Free Speakers is a pro bono speakers bureau and community service project that provides speakers to area groups at no cost. The speakers bureau is 100 percent free for groups and organizations that need speakers.
The partnership benefits both ICF-WI members and the Milwaukee community. ICF-WI members are invited to join the Free Speakers Milwaukee speakers bureau at no cost, providing them with new opportunities to share their professional expertise and build visibility.
In return, the Milwaukee area immediately benefits from the influx of credentialed, professional coaches who are now available to provide free, high-quality educational presentations and workshops to civic groups, non-profits, businesses, and community organizations across the city and suburbs.
“This partnership allows our members to deliver high-impact speeches from professional coaches directly to non-profits and community groups, fulfilling our mission to advance the practice of coaching while serving the MKE community,” said Jen Farley, PCC, president of ICF-WI. “Not only are our members invited to join Free Speakers, but ICF-WI will be educating groups on our mission and the value of coaching.”
“We’re celebrating 10 years in Milwaukee this year and this partnership is the cherry on top for our celebrations,” said Andy Richardson, director of Free Speakers. “Partnering with ICF-WI allows us to bring even more high-quality coaches into our Milwaukee bureau, expanding our offerings to the greater MKE community.”
About ICF-WI
International Coaching Federation Wisconsin is a coaching community dedicated to advancing the art, science, and practice of professional coaching. ICF-WI serves more than 320 coaching professionals in Wisconsin. To learn more about ICF-WI, visit https://icfwisconsin.org/.
About Free Speakers
Free Speakers is a pro bono speakers bureau that began in Chicago and has been providing free speakers to groups and businesses since 1996. The bureau operates in seven cities including Milwaukee which officially launched on January 7, 2016.
Speaking Opportunities for Milwaukee Coaches
Coaches and other professionals can see our speaking opportunities in Milwaukee and apply to join the bureau. Groups across the area request speakers throughout the year, and every talk puts you in front of a room of people who chose to hear about your subject.
New to speaking? Our guide Build Your Influence and Find Speaking Engagements in Milwaukee shows where to start, and How to Get Clients from Public Speaking shows how to turn a talk into new business.
Book a Coach for Your Milwaukee Group
Looking for a free speaker? Jen Farley presents Unlock Your Potential: The Power and Purpose of Professional Coaching, and Vilson Simon presents The Loneliest Seat: Why Executive Coaching Matters More Than Ever. Both can also present online. You can browse all our Milwaukee speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the partnership between Free Speakers Milwaukee and ICF Wisconsin?
ICF-WI members are invited to join the Free Speakers Milwaukee speakers bureau at no cost. In return, Milwaukee-area groups can request credentialed professional coaches for free presentations and workshops.
How do I become a speaker in Milwaukee?
Apply on our Become a Speaker page and we’ll set up your speaker profile. Milwaukee-area groups can then find your presentations and request you.
What does it cost to join Free Speakers Milwaukee?
ICF-WI members are invited to join at no cost. For other speakers, membership starts at $34.99 a year. Groups never pay: there is no charge, no honorarium and no mileage.
Which groups book speakers in Milwaukee?
Requests come from libraries, schools, women’s groups, chambers of commerce, senior living communities, employee groups, faith groups, professional associations, and more.
How can coaches get clients from public speaking?
Give a talk that solves a real problem for the people you want to work with, offer a free discovery session and follow up within 24 hours. Our guide How to Get Clients from Public Speaking has all 10 steps.