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Name (for persona reference): Alex Carter

Demographics:

Age: 30–55 years
Gender: Male or Female (55% female skew across SI programs)
Location: Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, USA (urban & professional hubs)
Occupation:
Business professionals (middle to senior management)
Entrepreneurs and founders
Coaches, consultants, authors, and thought leaders
Speakers (aspiring or established)
Income Level: AUD $100K+ annual income (or equivalent local currency)
Education: Tertiary educated, often with postgraduate or professional certifications

Psychographics:

Core Motivation: To find, own, and amplify their message to influence, inspire, and lead.
Key Aspirations:
To speak on global stages or become a high-impact communicator
To grow their business and personal brand
To create legacy impact through storytelling and influence
Values:
Authenticity
Growth and learning
Contribution and community
Leadership and personal excellence

Challenges / Pain Points:

Feels they have a message but don’t know how to structure or deliver it powerfully
Struggles with confidence on stage or in boardroom communication
Desires to differentiate their business or increase brand authority
Needs to translate expertise into influence
Feels “stuck” — successful but unfulfilled, unsure of next growth stage

Buying Motivations:

Seeks coaching, training, and community to elevate communication and influence
Invests in personal and professional development
Attracted to Sam Cawthorn’s credibility, Speakers Institute’s global authority, and transformational experiences
Responds to emotionally engaging stories, social proof, and clear ROI on self-development

Objections:

Time commitment (worries about balancing business/family)
Financial investment (needs reassurance of high ROI)
Fear of being “not ready” to speak or share story

Customer Journey Alignment:

Awareness Stage – Follows Sam Cawthorn, ST, or sees online ads. Resonates with empowerment content.
Consideration Stage – Attends free webinars or the One Day Intensive. Connects emotionally with the SI methodology.
Conversion Stage – Enrolls in Professional Speakers Program (PSP) or Professional Communication Program (PCP).
Engagement Stage – Becomes part of the Speakers Tribe community, attends ongoing Masterclasses.
Advocacy Stage – Graduates, speaks publicly, refers peers, joins Alumni network.

Key Messaging Pillars:

“Your story can change the world.”
“Learn the art and science of communication that inspires action.”
“Turn your message into a movement.”
“Step into your purpose and lead with influence.”

Emotional Drivers:

Desire for significance and impact
Fear of being unheard or overlooked
Need for clarity, confidence, and credibility
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