ARCHITECT FOR SPEAKER SUCCESS.

The difference between being heard and being remembered is not luck — it is strategy.

For more than three decades, I’ve stood at the center of the professional speaking industry, shaping what works and helping voices rise above the noise.

Whether you are a seasoned speaker ready for the next tier, an executive whose voice belongs on a bigger stage, or just starting out — you are in the right place.

I don’t coach speakers. I build them. Refine them. Position them so that when they speak, people listen.
Let’s build the platform your voice was meant to occupy.

ABOUT ME

Meet Betty Garrett, CMP

I Was Named The Architect For Speaker Success Over Three Decades Ago When I Was Inside The Engine Room Of The Speaking Industry.

As a former speaker bureau owner, I spent years selecting voices for the world’s most discerning organizations. I saw what worked. I saw what didn’t. And when I sold my beloved bureau in 2022, I realized retirement was never the goal. Impact was.

Today, through Garrett Executive Coaching, I work exclusively with speakers and executives who refuse to settle for mediocrity. They want to own the room and transform their audiences. My clients don’t want to simply “get through” a presentation. They want to own the room.

Recognized with NSA’s Meeting Partner of the Year, MPI’s Marion Kerschner Leadership Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from NSA North Texas, I bring an insider’s perspective you won’t find anywhere else.

Still energized. Still strategic. Still impeccably styled. Because impact never retires.

Let’s make it happen from here.

Complacency is comfortable. Impact requires courage. If you are ready to Stop Presenting. Start Impacting and build the career your voice deserves, then start your conversation with Betty.

Speaker Development

Own the Room

For 30 years, I sat on the other side of the stage, choosing who speaks and who gets forgotten.

Now I help speakers become the ones audiences remember.

What Changes:

    • Your message becomes magnetic
    • Your delivery becomes effortless
    • Your career becomes intentional

No fluff. No theory. Just the insider strategy that builds lasting impact.

Why Choose Betty

  • 31 Years of Insider Perspective
  • I spent three decades evaluating thousands of speakers. I know what buyers want, and what they reject.
Deep Industry Understanding
  • I have sat with corporate executives and event planners. I know what makes them lean in and reach for their checkbook.

    Relentless Focus on Results

  • No theory. No fluff. Just a proven roadmap to build a platform that lasts.

What You’ll Gain

  • Unforgettable Presentations: Hook audiences from the first sentence and leave them talking long after.
  • Strategic Communication: Align your voice, presence, and purpose for maximum impact.
  • Commanding Presence: Replace hesitation with the kind of authority that fills rooms, and fees.

Discovery Call

Your Blueprint for Breakthrough Results

You have the expertise. What you need is a system to deliver it with impact. In this discovery session, we cut through the noise and get straight to what matters, your message, your presence, and your path forward. Stop presenting. Start Impacting. This is where speakers are built not born.

Clear Pathway

No guesswork. Just a personalized plan outlining exactly what it will take to elevate your presentation from good to unforgettable.

Management Hacks

Stop chasing hours you do not have. Learn practical strategies to prioritize what moves the needle, and leave the rest behind.

Focus/Motivated

Stay on track when distractions pull you away. Discover how to maintain the drive that turns potential into results.

Let's Begin Your Journey

This consultation is where clarity meets action. Together, we will explore where you are, where you want to be, and exactly what it will take to get you there. Expect honest insight, strategic direction, and a clear path forward, no fluff, no pressure.

Don't Wait. Cut the Chase.

You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Your next level is one conversation away.

Schedule Your Free Discovery Call!

Fill out the form below, or call us at 972.513.0054.

THE INSIDER PERSPECTIVE

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What Clients Are Saying

The highest compliment I receive is not an award, it is the success of those I coach. Here is what happens when speakers and executives decide to stop settling.

Betty has the inside track on what meeting professionals and clients want from their speakers. She has an ability to connect with leaders from the front lines to the C-Suite. Betty brings a wealth of knowledge having worked for the Meetings Industry for 40 years and ran her own respected speaking bureau for 31 years.


Linda Swindling

JD, CSP, CPAE, NSA Hall of Fame Speaker

Betty’s experience, wisdom and practical recommendations are extraordinary for kick starting your career. Very few people know more about this industry and what is needed for success. Her guidance for me has been invaluable. I am deeply grateful.


Amanda Gore

Speaker

Betty’s coaching skills are targeted to solve your problem, whether it is content or an underperforming presentation. Her methodology in finding your niche will get you the results you desire. Betty’s nuggets of wisdom are based on deep experience and steeped in a genuine desire to help you excel. I would not be where I am had it not been for Betty’s direct guidance. When she speaks, I listen, and I’m significantly better off.


Melissa Majors

Speaker

Betty has provided me exceptional guidance and support as I pursue the role of a keynote speaker. I look forward to our conversations and the coaching tips she provides. Simply put Betty shares with me the insight I need to make it as a speaker as well as a special motivation that makes me want to do my best. THANK YOU Betty!


Dave Madaras

President, Chesapeake Regional Safety Council

Betty Garrett is the “Real Deal” – a respected industry leader, valued colleague and trusted advisor. As a speaker and business owner, I count on Betty to give me honest feedback and impactful coaching, and I always expect to receive the very best advice in any situation. She brings it all to the table; experience, knowledge and passion for serving others with just the right mix of positive reinforcement and essential guidance to get you where you want to go, personally and professionally.


Steven Foster

CMP, Speaker

Betty Garrett understands the speaking business better than anyone. I like to view her as a force of nature when it comes to understanding exactly what it takes to be successful. Her approach is special as she always puts the person she’s working with in the best light. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or executive working with Betty is a decision you won’t regret making.


Mark Hunter

Speaker

Betty E. Garrett, CMP
President/CEO
betty@bettygarrett.com
972.513.0054
Irving, TX