Author: Nishant Parashar

Nishant Parashar is the founder of engage4more and host of The Good Gobar Show. Having worked with giants like Times of India and Standard Chartered Bank, he now specializes in “Virgin Stories”—connecting corporate leaders with practitioners who deliver raw, podcast-style truth on stage.

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The Strategic Scout: Why Corporate Speaker Booking in 2026 is No Longer About ‘Celebrity’

Why corporate speaker booking in 2026 is driven by discovery, lived experience, and strategic storytelling The era of the “handful of names” is officially dead. Gone are the days when a corporate client would simply call an agency and ask for a list of three standard celebrities. Today, discovery is an explosion. Thanks to the internet, clients are doing their own homework. They follow thought leaders on LinkedIn, watch clips on Instagram, and attend parallel industry events to find fresh voices. As someone who has managed over 5,000 bookings, I can tell you: if your agency is still offering the…

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