15 May 2025

Three Current Trends in the Speaking Industry – Insights from MySpeaker

In this post, we at MySpeaker shares three clear trends that are currently shaping the speaking industry. Read on to discover their insights and gather inspiration for your next event!

At MySpeaker, we help thousands of clients each year find the right speaker, expert, workshop leader, or moderator for all types of events. This gives us a unique view into what’s in demand – from large international corporations to public organizations and agile scale-ups and startups.

Right now, we’re seeing three distinct trends: geopolitics, inspiration/entertainment, and leadership in transition.

Geopolitics – Perspectives on a Changing World

The world and its geopolitical landscape are constantly evolving. Wars, conflicts, election campaigns, an ongoing AI revolution, a fluctuating economy, and shifting power dynamics all affect the business climate – and, as a result, our clients.

We’re seeing a growing demand for speakers who can explain complex developments, put major events into context, and clarify what these changes really mean for businesses and individuals alike.

There’s an increased interest in speakers with backgrounds in foreign policy, security analysis, negotiation, diplomacy, and global economics. These talks are especially appreciated when combined with a Q&A session afterward.

Leadership – Decision-Making, Trust, and Teams

Leadership is always a relevant topic – though the way we talk about it has evolved. Today, our clients are looking for talks that combine a strong human perspective, focusing on topics like trust and psychological safety, with practical, actionable tools.

Speakers who focus on empathetic, sustainable, and authentic leadership are more in demand than ever. This may be a result of the rapid pace of change we are all experiencing. Despite uncertainty, decision-making and decisiveness are still crucial.

Audiences especially appreciate when the speaker has hands-on leadership experience and dares to talk about their failures, reflections, and personal lessons.

Inspiration, Humor, and Entertainment – A Call for Lighthearted Content On Stage

At a time when many organizations are dealing with change, uncertainty, and transformation, the need for laughter and connection has never been greater. This is clearly reflected in our bookings – talks that deliver energy, motivation, and a good laugh are high on the wish list.

An entertaining talk on themes like workplace joy, team spirit, motivation, and inspiration can energize conferences, staff days, and kickoffs. Especially appreciated are speakers who combine humor with heart – those who make the audience both laugh and reflect.

A Quick Summary – A Changing World Requires New Perspectives
At MySpeaker, we see that our clients are looking for talks that resonate, spark dialogue, and provide takeaways that are both professional and personal. Our speakers bring perspectives on both major global events and everyday challenges, contributing new knowledge and energy to your event.
We understand how important it is to have the right person on stage, and we invest significant time in understanding your organization’s needs. Because when the match is right, that’s when the magic happens between the speaker and the audience.

15 May 2025

Three Current Trends in the Speaking Industry – Insights from MySpeaker

In this post, we at MySpeaker shares three clear trends that are currently shaping the speaking industry. Read on to discover their insights and gather inspiration for your next event!