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Join us live on Zoom for a free evening with the legendary Mr. Les Brown, our special guest, alongside Call2Speak founding partners Dr. Donald D. Toldson, Sr., Dr. Edith Toldson and Alec D. Diaz. Come be inspired, and discover the community built to help speakers get booked, get paid and make an impact.

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Why Call2Speak

Most speakers stall between the stage and the business.

You have a story people need to hear. Then the hard questions show up. What's my signature message? How do I stay steady when the lights come on? Who builds the website, the email list and the follow-up? Most speakers end up juggling five to seven subscriptions and still wait for the phone to ring.

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Your message isn't clear yet

You can tell your story for an hour, but you can't say it in 60 seconds, and event planners can't repeat it to their boss.

Fear still gets a vote

Stage fright, self-doubt and old habits show up right when you need your best. Talent alone doesn't fix how your brain reacts under pressure.

No system behind the speaker

No website that books you, no CRM, no follow-up. Leads come in after a great talk and quietly slip away.

The one-stop shop for speakers

How to turn the story you carry into a speaker business that books you

Three founding partners, three disciplines, one community. Pick a pillar to see what you get.

MESSAGE MINDSET SYSTEMS Your speaker business

The speech ladder

Build your talk one rung at a time, from a 30-second intro to a full keynote

Members post their speeches inside the community, get feedback from coaches and peers, and climb. Every rung becomes material for your reel, your website and your next booking.

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Elevator intro

Who you are and who you help, in one breath.

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Challenge speech

One story, one point, one call to action.

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Signature story

The story only you can tell, shaped for a room.

7m

Showcase talk

Ready for virtual stages and member showcases.

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Breakout session

A framework you can teach and sell.

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Full keynote

The talk event planners book and pay for.

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The Call2Speak flywheel

Speakers grow, build, get booked, then lift the next voice

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    Everything a working speaker needs around them: coaching, stages, visibility, accountability and people who refer you.

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    Aspiring speakersProfessional speakersCoaches & consultantsAuthorsThought leadersBusiness leaders who speak at workEducatorsDoctors, officers and first responders who must be understood fast

    Founding partners

    The storyteller, the brain coach and the systems builder

    Each founder leads one part of the speaker journey, so members don't have to piece together three different programs.

    Dr. Donald D. Toldson, Sr.Message & Storytelling

    Dr. Donald D. Toldson, Sr.

    Founder & CEO, Speaking 2 Impact & Change

    An international speaker, best-selling author and speaker development coach. Dr. Toldson hosts the weekly Don't Stop Won't Stop Global Show, founded the iCan Speak, Write & Lead youth program, and won the SpeakerCon 2023 Storytelling Contest. He leads the message, storytelling and stage side of Call2Speak.

    4X International Best-Selling AuthorGlobal Speakers UniversityHungry to Speak 60-Second Challenge winner
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    Dr. Edith ToldsonMindset & Neuro-Agility™

    Dr. Edith Toldson

    Founder & CEO, Smart Brain Insights

    A Neuro-Agility™ consultant with more than 25 years of experience developing people and organizations. Dr. Edith is a Certified Master Practitioner and Facilitator of NeuroLink and its neuroscience-based Emotional Intelligence program. She helps speakers understand how their brain learns, so confidence holds under pressure.

    25+ years in human performanceNeuroLink Master PractitionerB.S. Psychology, UCF
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    Alec D. DiazTechnology & AI Systems

    Alec D. Diaz

    Founder, XConvergence · Author, The Intergenerational Strategist

    Alec spent over a decade in enterprise technology, leading global software teams and building AI products for clients that include some of the largest financial and data companies in the world. At Call2Speak he builds the website, CRM, automation and AI that let a speaker run the business without doing every task by hand.

    ~$10.8M value from enterprise AI$25M technology portfolios ledPMP · CSM · SAFe
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    Expert team

    Lea Tran

    Lea Tran

    TEDx Speaker & Coach · Founder/CEO, SHE Echos

    A TEDx speaker, author and coach who helps members find the courage to share the story that shaped them.

    His powerful storytelling technique created an immediate connection.

    Alexander Smith JohnsonRecording Secretary, Delta Z Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

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    One membership, two ways to pay

    Both options include every member benefit. As soon as you join, we'll email you the call schedule and your Zoom link.

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    Code CALL2SPEAK takes $500 off your first year through Wednesday, Nov 11, then $997 a year. Includes your Neuro-Agility™ Profile ($197 value).

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    CALL2SPEAK presents special guest speaker Mr. Les Brown, featuring founding partners Dr. Donald D. Toldson, Sr., Dr. Edith Toldson and Alec D. Diaz. Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

    Free · Sunday, November 8 · Live on Zoom

    An evening with Mr. Les Brown

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    Mr. Les Brown, one of the world's most influential motivational speakers, is our special guest. This is your chance to be inspired, empowered and positioned for your next level, and to discover CALL2SPEAK™, the community for aspiring and professional speakers.

    • Hear the legendary Mr. Les Brown live
    • Connect with a community of speakers, leaders and changemakers
    • See how Call2Speak helps you get booked, get paid and make an impact

    We'll email you the Zoom link and reminders before Sunday. We'll email you about upcoming events and Call2Speak news. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. If you add your mobile number, we may text you event reminders (msg & data rates may apply, reply STOP to opt out). By signing up you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

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    How much is the membership?
    $997 a year or $99.97 a month for the same membership and benefits. Both renew automatically until you cancel, and you can cancel anytime at call2speak.com/account. The membership fee is non-refundable. Full details are in our Membership Fee & Cancellation Policy.
    What happens after I join?
    You'll land on our welcome page and get an email with the Zoom link for the Weekly Sunday Group Coaching Call. Zoom shows the upcoming call dates when you register.
    Do I need speaking experience?
    No. Aspiring speakers are welcome, and so are leaders who speak at work, in a classroom or in high-pressure roles where they need to be direct and understood.
    What is the Neuro-Agility™ Profile?
    A neuroscience-based assessment of how you think and learn, with a growth roadmap built on your strengths. Dr. Edith Toldson walks members through the results. Annual members get it right away, and monthly members unlock it after their third paid month.
    What does the systems side include?
    A custom speaker website, branded email, a lead magnet, CRM and automated follow-up, with AI built in. Alec's Growth Partner Portal shows you every step and what's next, and most builds go live in about 12 days.
    Is the Les Brown event free?
    Yes. It's free and live on Zoom on Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 PM ET. Save your seat and we'll email you the Zoom link and reminders. Your link will also be at call2speak.com/join.

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