There is no one specific path to becoming a professional speaker. Some start as experts in a particular field, while others become well-known through writing or public speaking engagements. In this episode, Kim Seeling Smith speaks with the professional speaker, Karen Tui Boyes. Karen has been a professional speaker, predominantly in the education sector, for 27 years, giving her a unique perspective in her quest to improve the lives of teachers, children, and young people.According to Karen, being a professional speaker is what she has always wanted. Never has she thought to give this up for any other job. Indeed, she has found her passion and profession at the same time.If you want to know more about Karen and how you can jumpstart your career as a professional speaker, then keep on tuning in!WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:Karen's verbal showreel (02:00)Her career before becoming a professional speaker (02:32)What made her decide to become a professional speaker (03:47)The evolution of her target market as a professional speaker (05:50)How her topics have evolved over the past few years (07:25)How she has grown throughout the years (11:47)What Karen has to offer (13:03)How Karen had adopted when COVID started (16:05)What to expect from Karen’s PSA Un-Convention session (18:08)What the future of education look like to Karen (20:00)Rapid-fire questions with Karen Tui Boyes (21:30)Quotes“I have never had a time I totally wanted to check it in because my whys are too strong” -Karen Tui Boyes“To become better professionally, you have to become better personally.” -Karen Tui BoyesPSA Un-Convention March 25-26, ONLINEIf your success depends on levelling up, thinking differently, upskilling, or exploring additional revenue streams, or if you just want to hang out with your tribe, you won’t want to miss this event. 24 World-Class experience leaders10+ Leading Edge Tech Unpacks2 days of deep connection, active participation, competitions, and fun!Sessions will include multiple streams but all will be recorded so you don’t miss a minute!1 Immersive game-changing experience Join us at PSA Un-Convention 2022 - Register Now!RESOURCES MENTIONEDiStudyAlarm for IOS / iStudyAlarm for AndroidPomodoro Technique The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan HolidayEgo is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayStillness is the Key by Ryan HolidayCourage is Calling by Ryan HolidayWHERE TO FIND KAREN TUI BOYESWebsite: https://karentuiboyes.com/    https://www.spectrumeducation.com/ LinkedIn: Karen Tui BoyesSHOW SPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Your Podcast Concierge.  Affordable podcast production for coaches and speakers who want to increase their authority and generate leads from their show.  You press record, and let them do the rest.​​SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW THE UN-CONVENTIONALLY SPEAKING PODCASTThanks for tuning in to this episode of the Un-Conventionally Speaking podcast. If you have enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, click the 3 dots in the top right corner of your smartphone screen, follow the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver valuable content but will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!​​ABOUT KAREN TUI BOYESKaren-Tui Boyes is a champion for Lifelong Learning, a multi-award-winning speaker, educator, and businesswoman, plus an author of 10 books on teaching & learning, life success strategies, and parenting. She completed her teacher training and started teaching, full of passion and enthusiasm for the students in her class. Within months, she witnessed how the school environment eroded the children’s desire to learn, extinguished the “spark behind their eyes,” and sapped their energy for discovery. So she left the classroom to transform education globally.Now, as founder, head facilitator, and CEO of Spectrum Education Limited, Karen have been leading a small (and dynamic!) team for the past 27years, which is determined to unleash everyone’s peak performance, with a focus on ensuring teachers, students and parents have a passion for learning, understand the learning process and know how to maximise it. She has also recently launched an online school for students K-12 Spectrum Academy.In the past two years, she has hosted seven profitable and impactful online summits, and she is here to share her process, knowledge, and pitfalls so you can engage your audience and continue to Make A Difference on and offline.