Running a speaking business is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. Between sending pitches, preparing talks, updating your speaker one-sheet, or networking for new gigs, there’s always something pulling your attention. During this week's SpeakerHUB coworking session, we explored a powerful productivity strategy: focused work sessions—also known as deep work, single-tasking, or time blocking.

These aren’t just buzzwords. They’re game-changing productivity hacks that help you get more speaking engagements and grow your business, even with limited time.

Why Focused Work Sessions Matter for Public Speakers

As a public speaker, you juggle a lot—your speaking calendar, content creation, and personal branding. What’s often missing? Intentional work. That’s where focused time blocks—even just 15 minutes—can change the game.

Whether you apply the Pomodoro technique, practice deep work, or simply commit to single-tasking, these focused bursts can help you:

• Write better pitch emails

• Follow up with event organizers faster

• Polish your presentation deck

• Get paid to speak more often

The key is consistency and clarity—focus on just one business-building task, and do it well.

How to Apply Time Blocking and Deep Work to Your Routine

Here are a few ways you can turn these ideas into results:

• Use time blocking: Schedule a 15–30 minute slot in your calendar daily for one specific speaking-related task.
   

• Try the Pomodoro technique: Set a timer for 25 minutes, work deeply on one task (no distractions), then take a short break.
   

• Create a “no multitasking” zone: During your work block, shut off notifications and silence everything else.
   

• Track your progress: Even 1 pitch sent per day means 5 new opportunities each week.

Pro Tip: If you’re using your focused time to send out speaking pitches, make every message count. Check out our SkillCamp guide on how to increase your response rate when pitching to help turn more outreach into actual speaking engagements.

This is how you go from hoping for speaking gigs to securing speaking engagements regularly.

The Compound Effect of Consistency

Micro-focus, deep work—call it what you want—but the results are undeniable. One speaker in the session shared that just 15 minutes a day of outreach led to a full booking calendar within three months.

Focused effort creates momentum. And momentum leads to more visibility, better referrals, and faster business growth.

Join Our Coworking Sessions

If it’s hard to stay consistent alone, don’t worry—you’re not alone. That’s why SpeakerHUB’s weekly coworking sessions exist. They give speakers a space to practice time blocking together, share goals, and take action.

Watch the Session Replay

If you want to learn more about productivity strategies, you can watch our April 25th coworking session: From Invisible to Irresistible: Building Momentum as a Speaker.