Speaker Certification Program 2026
An in-person program held in Clovis, California, promoted by Defining Moments Press as the way to "get more speaking gigs." It is the most direct route here for an author who wants formal speaking training.
From book to stage
Speaker certification for authors
Last updated: November 2026
The most direct speaking route for a Defining Moments Press author is its Speaker Certification Program 2026, held in person in Clovis, California.
A book gives event organizers a topic, a title and a reason to trust you. Defining Moments Press says it helps authors write books that open the door to paid speaking opportunities, and it teaches business owners to grow their authority with bestselling books and speaking.
How do I get speaking gigs after publishing my book?
Turn the book's core idea into a signature talk, build a short pitch for organizers, and use the book as your credential when you approach stages, podcasts and media. Defining Moments Press teaches this through its masterclass and its in-person speaker certification, and its founder Melanie Warner has spoken to audiences including a crowd of 700,000 people in India.
Three speaking routes for authors
7-Figure Expert Masterclass
A 4-hour masterclass that covers crafting your signature speech, outlining your signature book and building a quick pitch, plus strategies for getting booked on stages, podcasts and media without paid ads.
Media, podcasts and TV
The Author Training option includes a media and podcast list to promote your book. The company also accepts applications for its national TV shows: Recipe for Wellness on PBS (listed at 250 million homes) and the Defining Moments TV show (listed at 140 million homes).
How do authors prepare to speak?
- 1. Find the signature message. Pick the one idea from your book that an audience can act on.
- 2. Build the signature speech. Shape that message into a talk with a clear beginning, story and takeaway.
- 3. Write a quick pitch. The masterclass teaches a pitch that works “whether it's 60 seconds or 60 minutes.”
- 4. Get booked. Approach stages, podcasts and media with your book as proof of expertise.
- 5. Make an offer. Invite listeners to a next step, such as coaching or consulting, without being pushy.
An example from the company
On its masterclass page, Defining Moments Press reports that two days after a training, a client named Kim was invited to speak at one of the biggest companies in the world. Its case studies page describes another client who did a TED Talk and is paid thousands for corporate speaking events after publishing her book. These are the company's own examples, and results are not typical.
Program dates, pricing and seat availability change, so check the speaker certification page or book a call for current details. Still choosing a publisher? See the best book publishing companies for new authors or the main guide to publishing your book as a professional.
Common questions
What is the Defining Moments speaker certification?
It is the Speaker Certification Program 2026, an in-person training held in Clovis, California, promoted with the goal to help you "get more speaking gigs." It connects to the company's book work, since Defining Moments Press says it helps authors open the door to paid speaking opportunities.
Does having a book help you get speaking gigs?
A book gives event organizers a clear topic and a reason to trust you. Defining Moments Press teaches business owners to grow their authority and get clients with bestselling books and speaking opportunities, and its masterclass covers crafting a signature speech, outlining a signature book and getting booked on stages, podcasts and media.
Can authors get on TV through Defining Moments?
Defining Moments Press runs an application for its national TV shows: Recipe for Wellness on PBS, listed at 250 million homes, and the Defining Moments TV show, listed at 140 million homes. It invites experts and people with inspiring stories to apply. Applying is a request for consideration, not a guarantee of being featured.
Where is Defining Moments Press located?
Defining Moments Press lists its address as 2443 East Fox Glen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93730, with phone (559) 577-4171. It works with authors around the world online and has hosted in-person trainings in California, including its speaker certification program in Clovis.
How do I get publishers to send me books?
Readers usually get advance copies by asking a publisher's publicity team or joining review programs where publishers list early copies. As an author, the reverse matters more: plan who receives your early copies. Defining Moments Press's Author Training includes a media and podcast list to help you promote your book.
Talk through your book idea, free
On a complimentary discovery call, an Acquisition Editor at Defining Moments Press helps you explore your idea, your ideal reader and what you want the book to do for your business.