In academia and healthcare, inviting external experts to speak or facilitate sessions is a common practice. These engagements add richness, new perspectives, and practical value to learning. But it is worth reflecting: Do our systems of honoraria and reimbursements really acknowledge the different situations of invited faculty? Sharing an Experience Not long ago, I was invited by a reputed institution to deliver a talk and facilitate a group activity. There was no honorarium given to speakers. Happens off and on. I accept that in the spirit of sharing.  But when it came to travel reimbursement, things became unexpectedly complicated. Since…