Proteus Consulting helps thought leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs launch and build their speaking brands.
Many leaders are paralyzed thinking about launching their brand.
Sound like you?
You know you have the story, the life-changing experience, or expertise to help others, but have no idea where to begin. You think you don’t have the knowledge, don’t know the right people, or lack the right tools for success.
This is the biggest mistake thought leaders make, and successful speakers know that. All you need is some guidance, a plan, and some pressure. That’s where Proteus comes in.
YOUR STORY CAN HELP CHANGE LIVES,
BUT YOU HAVE TO TRUST YOURSELF.
YOU HAVE TO TAKE ACTION.
BUT YOU HAVE TO TRUST YOURSELF.
YOU HAVE TO TAKE ACTION.
We get you crystal clear on;
- The Problem You Solve
- How To Build Your Keynote
- How To Establish Yourself As The Expert
- How To Get Paid Speaking Engagements
- How To Create Exponential Opportunity
Our program walks you through all the elements to launch your speaking brand confidently including:
- Capturing Your Story
- Defining Your Goals
- Mindset Hurdles
- The Problem You Solve
- Your Speaker Brand
- Defining Your Niche
- Your Competition
- Where to Find Opportunity
- Messaging and Authority
- Building Your Keynote
- Building Your Speaker One-Page
- Engaging Your Audience
- Growing Your List
- Becoming Your Own Press Agent
- Getting Selected for Paid Speaking Gigs
- Further Monetizing Your Speaker Brand
IF YOU’RE HERE, YOU’RE READY. LET’S GO.
So who’s Proteus?
Proteus was an ancient Greek sea god who held all the knowledge in the world, but would only reveal it to those skilled enough to capture him.
That’s where we come in.
At Proteus Consulting we capture your genius, attract attention, and build a platform to edge out your competition so you can confidently go out in the world and do what you were meant to do.
Lives Changed

“Whitney is an absolute force to be reckoned with. I came to her unsure of how to launch my public speaking career. Through her one-on-one consulting and mentoring, she not only helped me launch my career, but helped me launch an entire brand. Not only do I have my successful speaking business now, but I’ve developed other lines of business through her advice. You can’t afford not to hire Whitney”

“Thanks to her PR savvy, Whitney helped me obtain many local and national interviews, which helped drastically with acquiring sponsorships and needed fundraising dollars.”
– Adam Gorlitsky, I Got Legs!

“Fresh insight is a very rare thing. Whitney brought a new idea or approach to every event we put together. It’s not just about getting people together, it’s about matching minds together.”
– Jeff Fitzharris, There’s No Place Like Charleston

“Founder Whitney Williams McDuff is THE presence and a powerhouse poised to inspire and curate the absolute best from you and your personal brand.”
– Mary Beth Henderson, CEO, Front & Center

“One of the most brilliant minds in the business – Whitney knows how to build brands and ignite action.””
– Lauren Roach, Founder, Olive Rising

“If you’re looking for someone to help elevate your business to the next level, call Whitney. You will be glad you did. Whitney creates excitement for all those around her. She helps you understand your business and how to make it grow. Her passion is to help businesses reach their highest level. She is a force to be reckoned with.”
– Teri Lash, CEO, Bernstein & Lash Marketing
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