CHAPTER 11

Using Your Career to Travel the World

In This Chapter

• How to find and book international gigs

• The ins and outs of traveling the world for free

• How to travel abroad safely

• Basic international-business rules of etiquette

• How to use your digital footprint to get more international gigs

If you were to ask us to name one of the greatest benefits we receive from being a professional speaker and trainer, it is the opportunity to travel the world for free.

Although we often travel solo, many times we are able to take our spouses on trips with us. Anne once spoke in Marbella, Spain, and her client provided her and husband a trilevel condo that overlooked the Mediterranean. Similarly, Sardék and his wife had a wonderful time during ...

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