Time/week spent: 5h - 20h

Initially, more time was spent on learning and preparation, including researching topics, creating presentations, and practicing delivery. As experience grew, time shifted towards client work, such as delivering speeches and attending events. Admin tasks like scheduling and invoicing, as well as marketing efforts to secure new speaking engagements, were ongoing. Time commitment varied based on the number of speaking engagements and preparation required for each. Online, people often mention that public speaking can be demanding, especially when starting out, but it can become more manageable with experience and a solid client base.