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Therapists Rising Podcast
Welcome to the Therapists Rising Podcast, where we share real, raw, and behind-the-scenes stories and lessons from Therapists who are thinking outside the traditional clinical box and choosing to do things differently in their careers. I’m your host, Dr. Hayley Kelly, and I myself have made the journey from a very experienced, but burnt out and unhappy, Clinical Therapist - to a successful entrepreneur who runs a business she loves, is thriving financially, and working and living life on her own terms. Join me, and be inspired, as I speak with other Therapists who too are broadening their horizons, and experiencing more abundance, joy, and fulfilment than ever before. Together we will laugh, soak up priceless wisdom and take actionable steps, to help you transition from clinical practice to non-clinical offerings, and diversify and amplify your income - all while honouring your wellbeing and having a work-life balance. If you’re ready to be inspired and take action on your dreams, then you’re in the right place, friend. This is the Therapists Rising Podcast.
Therapists Rising Podcast
Should You Say Yes to Guest Speaking Gigs? How to Price, Protect Your Energy, and Say No Without the Guilt
Ever been asked to do a quick guest presentation—only to find yourself buried in hours of prep, stressing over pricing, and wondering if it was even worth it?
If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting visibility and honouring your energy and expertise, this episode is for you.
In this power-packed 15-minute episode, I’m diving into one of the most common dilemmas for therapists stepping into entrepreneurship: how to handle guest speaking requests—ethically, confidently, and without losing yourself in people-pleasing.
Whether you’re being asked to present at a professional development day, speak inside someone else’s program, or you’re thinking about bringing a guest into your own course, this episode will help you get clear on when to say yes, how to price fairly, and how to protect your precious time and energy.
In this episode, I discuss:
- The “resentment line” pricing strategy and how to use it to avoid overgiving
- When it’s OK to say yes for visibility—and when it’s just not worth it
- How to ask about budgets like a pro (without feeling awkward)
- Pricing benchmarks for PD gigs and guest teaching opportunities ($500–$1500+)
- What to consider if you’re bringing in a guest expert into your program
- How to make values-aligned decisions that serve both your business and your nervous system
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🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:
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Let’s rise together and build businesses that serve others without sacrificing ourselves in the process.
