by Kerry Heaps | Featured Contributor
Taking inventory of how meeting planners can connect with you.
Sometimes we try to protect ourselves from an onslaught of unwanted calls, emails and solicitations, however, when we place a protective shield up, it can make the process difficult for others to do business with us. After a recent Speaker selection process, these were the top four items that deterred us (not by choice) from moving forward with certain candidates.
- Website contact page. Your site should have all the information about how to connect with you. Its fine to have a contact us form, but make sure it works. You should have your phone number, email and mailing address. Take it a step further and add social media buttons.
- It should work, period. Have a dedicated phone number for your business. You can get a phone number with an answering service for under Twenty dollars a month. Don’t use your home number unless you have a professional voicemail for meeting planners to leave a message. Again, look like the professional that you are.
- Always check your junk file, sometimes messages get missed because they get flagged. You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity and find the email months later.
- Have a professional message for your business, even if you work from home, keep your phone numbers separate. Always make sure you check your voicemail and delete messages, nothing is more frustrating than hearing a voicemail and you can’t leave a message because the voicemail box is full.
These are things to mindful of, remember, there are more speakers than paid events, so if you make it difficult for the meeting planner to reach you, they will move on to another prospect.
Founder, Chromatic Counsel | Speaker | Author | Color Strategist
Kerry is an Entrepreneur of 19 years and the founder of Chromatic Counsel, a consultancy dedicated to helping Attorneys and professionals align their presence with their purpose through color psychology, communication strategy, and body language intelligence.
She is also the creator of the Attorney Color Alignment System and the Bodies Don’t Lie Bootcamp, both of which empower legal professionals to use color and nonverbal communication as tools for persuasion, trust-building, and influence.
Earlier in her career, Kerry taught independently with John Casablancas at two Florida locations, working with students as young as six years old. Approved through the Independent Education section of the Florida Department of Education, she taught acting, grooming, and image classes, and assisted in professional photo sessions—early foundations that shaped her expertise in presence, confidence, and image strategy today.
Kerry is a sought-after speaker and CLE provider, with presentations including Bodies Don’t Lie: Body Language Basics, The Color of Persuasion, and other topics. She has graced the stages of many associations, such as HRPA, SHRM, Lorman, PrintCon, WWETT, Midwest Veterinary Association, and many other events. Kerry is also the author of the Create Your Own Media series, guiding professionals in podcasting, publishing, and publicity. A featured contributor to SheOwnsIt, her work has appeared in over 300 media outlets, including print, radio, and podcasts.
She is a sought-after Speaker on topics such as Bodies Don’t Lie-Body Language Basics, The Color of Persuasion, The Network Game – Making Networking “Work” for Your Business, and Closing in Slow Motion – The Fortune is in the Follow-up. She is the Author of the Create your own Media series for Podcasting, Publishing and Publicity.
Most Service Professionals benefit from her knowledge of:
Image Consulting and Color Analysis
Getting interviewed in the media
Creating a follow up system to meet the needs of your firm
Kerry is a former Model who specialized in Trade Show and Commercial print work, she is a seasoned judge on the beauty pageant circuit. Kerry resides in the Orlando area with her fur babies, Marlon and Pirate.
