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The Top 10
Ten leaders ready to pitch live in front of our judges. Meet the Top 10.
The Panel
A panel of industry leaders scoring each finalist on the strength of their personal brand.
What They Win
Three tiers of prizes go to the Top 3, with the title of 2026 Leader to Watch on top.
Brand Authority Mentorship with Keka DasGupta$4,000
Make It Clear brand strategy intensive with Andrea Reindl$3,500
90-minute Monetizing Your Personal Brand 1:1 intensive with Shawn Quintero$3,000
One-year membership to Speaker Revenue Accelerator with Marty Dickinson$500
90-minute Monetizing Your Personal Brand 1:1 intensive with Shawn Quintero$3,000
Brand Accelerator Session with Keka DasGupta$1,000
90-minute Monetizing Your Personal Brand 1:1 intensive with Shawn Quintero$3,000
Brand Spotlight Session with Keka DasGupta$500What each prize is, and who's behind it.
A professionally produced brand video featuring the winner’s positioning and message, designed to elevate visibility for pitches, websites, and paid speaking opportunities. Produced by the Speaker Slam® team and built to be used as a calling card for years to come.
Keka has shaped brand strategies for Nike, Disney, IKEA, American Express, and Mercedes-Benz, and she’s donating a tiered offering across all three placements. Each tier is built around a specific stage of speaker brand growth and gives the winner direct access to her 25+ years of expertise.
Andrea’s signature engagement for authors and visionaries who need to translate big ideas into clear brand positioning. Built on her decade of work supporting high-performing leaders, the intensive helps you articulate what you stand for so the right audiences can find you.
A full year of access to Marty’s program for professional speakers building sustainable income from their expertise. As the “Business Longevity Guy” and CEO of 29-year growth agency Here Next Year, Marty teaches relationship-driven marketing strategies that turn speaking into a long-term business.
A focused 1:1 working session with Shawn, who’s generated millions across coaching programs, masterminds, and retreats. Walk away with a strategy for replacing hustle with infrastructure, so your personal brand grows without you having to be everywhere at once.
See the Top 3 winners, the full Top 10, judges, prizes, and every detail from this event.
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