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Ryan Foland
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Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Hingson, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author & Inspirational Speaker, captivates audiences worldwide with his remarkable story of survival during the 9/11 attacks and empowers them with insights on leadership, trust, and thriving through adversity.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Michael exemplifies effective public speaking techniques such as storytelling, relatability, adaptability, and authenticity, which are essential for engaging and connecting with an audience.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on how to engage your audience, tell compelling stories, and navigate unexpected topics with ease.
Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Reddington, an expert at moving people from resistance to commitment. He is an executive resource, Certified Forensic Interviewer, President of InQuasive, Inc., and author of The Disciplined Listening Method.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Michael talk about the nature of effective communication and problem-solving, drawing insights from diverse fields such as education, investigation, and public speaking.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on maintaining an open, curious mind in communication and problem-solving contexts.
Ryan Foland speaks with Park Howell, who is a business storytelling consultant, podcast host, and keynote speaker.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Park delve into the power of storytelling in building trust and connection.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on refining your public speaking skills and staying relevant in a constantly evolving landscape.
Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Harry who is a Positive Psychology Play Speaker. He shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff discuss the importance of embracing failure, sharing authentic stories, and consistently putting oneself out there as key elements of successful public speaking. They also highlight the value of networking, leveraging various platforms, and finding joy in the journey of professional development as a speaker.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on overcoming fear, finding authenticity, navigating the ups and downs of the speaking circuit, and ultimately rediscovering the joy of public speaking.
Ryan Foland speaks with Sally Z, an Award-Winning & TEDx Speaker, Bravery Expert, Coach and Best-Selling Author.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Sally talk about the framework for persuasive messages: Moment, Meaning, Move and the role of stories in communication, pitching, and connecting with an audience.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on why stories are essential for conveying messages effectively, creating a meaningful connection.
Ryan Foland speaks with Kit Pang, the founder of BostonSpeaks. He is also a Public Speaking Anxiety Expert, a Harvard Business School Speaking Coach and a Cat Dad!In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Kit talk about maintaining a positive mindset even in a challenging situation and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on embracing mistakes, fostering a positive mindset, and perfecting your public speaking skills with authenticity, adaptability, and memorable storytelling.
Ryan Foland speaks with Mike Olson, a motivational speaker and a retired professional e-sports player.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mike talk about the importance of using one's voice to communicate intentions and goals effectively. They also discussed the value of not fearing failure and using it to improve oneself.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on leveraging one's skills and being self-reflective as the key aspects of personal growth and success in speaking and life.
Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution, and sought-after speaker.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about how artificial intelligence can assist in discovering improved methods for enhancing your interpersonal connections and refining your abilities in public speaking.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on harnessing the power of AI to modernize, adapt, and foster creativity as we set forth on our path into the digital era.
Ryan Foland speaks with Berke Brown, a leader in organizational and personal behavior change. He is also the founder of Berke Brown International with a track record of creating sustainable cultural changes for Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and municipal governments.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Berke talk about the true power of self-efficacy and how it applies to public speaking, as well as believing in your ability to be able to achieve a thing. Because when you believe it, then all of a sudden you're empowered.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on public speaking, AI, and creating positive, impactful change.
Ryan Foland speaks with Tiffani Bova. The global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Tiffani talk about staying curious and being passionate about what that topic is so you can literally reach out to everyone.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on keeping a promise, staying curious, and being passionate about your topic.
Ryan Foland speaks with Chris Barton. An Innovation Keynote Speaker and the Founder and Creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music. He holds 12 patents and played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Chris talk about adding emotions to the humor to bring the audience in and keep them attached while speaking in public.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on connections, vulnerability, and stories.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Max talk about how you can feel empowered to want to share your story with others so that they can learn from it.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on having a full grip on your story so you can communicate it properly as a public speaker.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mark talk about giving your audience the pathway, showing them different stories, and helping them understand what it means to partner with you.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to validate your speaking style, and a few certain things you should aim to teach your audience.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Cynthia talk about how to take the audience on a learning journey with you when you speak.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to stand out and share your own stories authentically.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Vivian talk about carrot cake as an analogy for DEI, how to activate people and bring them into a certain story funnel, and the importance of having access to tools as a public speaker.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to use social media in different ways and learn how to play the PR game.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Vivian talk about carrot cake as an analogy for DEI, how to activate people and bring them into a certain story funnel, and the importance of having access to tools as a public speaker.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to use social media in different ways and learn how to play the PR game.
Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sicola, a speaker, coach and leadership communication expert who helps people hone their Vocal Executive Presence.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laura talk about the importance of mastering the three C's – that's the ability to Command the room or the screen, to Connect with the audience and to Close the deal.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on slowing down and have an emotional impact, a cognitive impact, and a behavioral impact on your audience.
Ryan Foland speaks with Gordon Bufton, who is a creator, serial entrepreneur, humanitarian, explorer, and founder of GeniusCreators.org. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Gordon talk about being able to make decisions that serve your speaking career. One of the key messages in this discussion is how to bring value to your audience by connecting with them, and whenever you give a speech, make sure you give the best speech that you can in that moment. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on making decisions, giving a speech, and being successful in your speaking career.
Sailing through adversities. Ryan Foland speaks with speaks with Dustin Reynolds. The first double amputee to sail around the world alone. He is an Environmentalist, a Humanist and an International Man of Mystery.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Dustin talk about overcoming adversities and making choices with the situation that you have.
One of the key messages in this interview is living our lives and have a positive impact because after all, this world is a fairly safe place if we just get out there and travel and spend time with others, people are really kind.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on sailing and sharing your stories to the world.
Ryan Foland speaks with James Taylor, an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and James talk about becoming a professional speaker. James also shares his tips on waiving your speaking fee – not speaking for free. One of the key messages in this interview is there's never been a bad time to be a speaker. As long as you are passionate about what you do and determined to be a professional speaker and improve your speaking business, you can succeed.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on becoming the professional speaker you dreamed to be.
Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Butler, a speaker, author and workplace strategist who helps organizations create workplaces where employees thrive.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff talk about how to approach your craft to find patterns and see what works and what doesn't in formulating your speaker algorithm.
One of the key messages in this interview is how to get booked when there are more speakers than there are engagements.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on having conversations with event planners who have the budget to be able to afford you.
Ryan Foland speaks with David Wood, speaker, coach, and communications ninja. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and David talk about having a counterphobic approach to life, not playing safe, and going for it even if it's a longshot. One of the key messages in this interview is that if you don't ask, you don't get. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on pushing yourself to do what you feel you should do, even when it's difficult for you.
Ryan Foland speaks with Jaime Cohen, communications coach and advisor, whose mission is to help you find The Right Words, which also happens to be the name of her company.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jaime talk about getting comfortable on stage and finding confidence in your performance. One of the key messages in this interview is the importance of getting comfortable with how you sound, how you look, who you are as a person.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on gaining the right experience to be able to build your confidence.
A Professional Who Speaks. Ryan Foland speaks with Tamsen Webster - a messaging strategist, speaker, and author.
Tamsen started off in a corporate job before she found the way to becoming, what she calls, a “professional who speaks”. In this podcast, she talks about how she manages to put the pro in professional speaker.
She talks about the importance of leading the audiences on the right path by giving them the information they need rather than the information they ask for, how to define and improve your message and address specific issues, and most importantly, why being easy to work with can go a long way.
Tune in for some sound advice and some blunt truths about the professional speaking career.
Delivering Digital Presentations. Ryan Foland speaks to Maria Soriano Young, Writing Center Director and freelance editor and Scott Allen, assistant professor of management about their latest project.
When Maria and Scott first discussed working together on Scott’s new book idea, they had a very different view on what their collaboration would look like. What started like an editor-author relationship, quickly turned into a co-authoring effort.
The result was a book that researches and documents best practices for delivering digital presentations. Maria and Scott spoke to numerous speakers and experts and observed how they managed to master the online domain.
Tune in for a discussion about the process behind their latest title: Captovation: Online Presentations by Design.
Ryan Foland speaks with Maura Sweeney, speaker, author and the ‘Ambassador of Happiness.’ In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Maura talk about the importance of being authentic when on stage.
One of the key messages in this interview is to try to connect and engage with as many audience members as possible prior to the event.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to present yourself authentically when on the stage
Ryan Foland speaks with Robert Knop keynote speaker, and social media strategist. He is the CEO of ‘Assist You Today’ and helps brands gain and retain clients.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Robert talk about various strategies on promoting yourself and the event you are speaking at in order to get more speaking engagements.
One of the key messages in this interview is to follow up with people on social media channels on the day you meet them.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to successfully spread the word about your event before, during and after the event.
Ryan Foland speaks with Max Branstetter and Eric Sim, the former is the founder and producer of MaxPodcasting whilst the latter is a managing director at UBS Investments Bank, turned speaker with over 2 million followers on LinkedIn.
In this episode of our series, Ryan, Max and Eric talk about the ten steps that are required to start your own podcast and what’s the best way to go about starting off a potential hit podcast.
One of the key messages in this interview is that before kicking off your podcast, you need to ask yourself ‘why you want to start a podcast?’. The answer to this question will set the target audience for you as well as help you figure out important podcast details.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to start your own podcast.
Ryan Foland speaks with Riaz Meghji, TV broadcaster, keynote speaker and author of “Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships”. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Riaz talk about pointing the focus forward to the audience prior to the presentation even beginning.
One of the key messages in this interview is that though there are various social media platforms, make your presence known on at least one of them.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how consistency cultivates trust for your audience and enhances your profile.
Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and social media enthusiast.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mitch talk about ‘Clubhouse’; an invitation-only audio-chat app which is currently available for iOS users only.
One of the key messages in this interview is how to make a more meaningful impact by intertwining multiple social media platforms. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to best use ‘Clubhouse’ to your advantage and to increase your engagement with like minded individuals.
Ryan Foland speaks with Laurie Schloff, a leadership speech and communication coach. She is also the president of Partners in Communication. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laurie talk about the recipe to the perfect talk; ingredients that are needed to create the perfect speaking soup and then how to best serve it to your audience. One of the key messages in this interview is to sprinkle your talk with the 4 E’s; evidence, example, experiences and editorial. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to create your speaker soup.
Ryan Foland speaks with Paul Epstein, keynote speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Paul talk about the 3 P’s that one should focus on whilst preparing to get on stage; purpose, pivot and practice.
Mapping your presentation. Ryan Foland speaks with Sarah Weise, speaker, author, and business woman. She is the CEO and founder of a successful marketing company, BIXA.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Sarah talk about the importance of mapping out the journey, the highs and lows, of your presentation.
One of the key messages in this interview is that you have to vary your talk with different elements to keep your audience engaged. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to best plot your talk with different elements.
Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, speaker, author, AI expert, and a UN adviser.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about the importance of being a storyteller, and how the way you tell your story or what story you tell changes every time you are set to give a speech.
One of the key messages in this interview is that you have to adapt your speech to the needs of your audience. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to become an adaptive speaker.
Making a lasting impression with your keynote. Ryan Foland speaks with Rebecca Heiss, keynote speaker, author, and founder of self-awareness app, ‘Icueity’.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Rebecca talk about the biology of our stone-age brains and how we can train our brains to interpret the physiological messages our bodies keep sending us.
One of the key messages in this interview is that while speaking as a speaker, you should focus on just the one piece of information that you want to pass on to your audience.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to become a fear(less) speaker.
Mastering your pre-talk routine. Ryan Foland speaks with Rachel Gotto, a rapid transformational therapy (RTT) expert and a motivational speaker.
In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Rachel talk about navigating through the digital world as a speaker, drawing analogies from their passion of the ocean and boats.
One of the key messages in this interview is how one's pre-talk routine is directly linked with the success of their talk.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to ace your transition to the digital world of speaking.
Ryan Foland speaks with Todd Palmer, a keynote speaker, author, and business coach. He is the founder of Extraordinary Advisors and has more than 25 years of experience in the entrepreneurship world.
In this episode of our series, Ryan and Todd talk about the value of storytelling and being authentic. Todd explains how the audience will be far more engaged if they can find themselves in your story. One of the key messages in this interview is that people will remember how you make them feel, so when speaking be mindful of adding value to their lives.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to transition from just improving revenue to improving lives.
From Keynote to E-note. Ryan Foland speaks with Eric Sim, a managing director at UBS Investments Bank, turned speaker with over 2 million followers on LinkedIn. He's a founder of the Institute of Life, whose mission is to help professionals become successful at work and in life.
In this episode of our series, Ryan and Eric talk about the ups and downs of navigating through this pandemic as a speaker. They stress on the importance of the role social media will play in getting you booked to speak on digital platforms.
One of the key messages in this interview is that no matter who you are, no matter how good you are as a speaker, there's always value in incorporating more examples, more stories, more people, more change up to fight that Zoom fatigue and truly create your own version of an E-note.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to prosper in the times of COVID-19
Ryan Foland speaks with Dan Gingiss, customer experience speaker, coach, and social media expert. Over the years Dan has helped multiple businesses create experiences that have benefited their customers. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Dan talk about the best ways to deliver customer service, and how it's a good idea to put yourself in your customers’ shoes when making integral business decisions.
One of the key messages in this interview is that businesses should use customer feedback and the insights they gain from customer interactions on social media to create a memorable experience for their customers.
Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to gain lifelong loyal customers for your business.
How to have better conversations. Ryan Foland talks with Dr. Jason Richardson, speaker, leadership coach and olympic psychologist. Dr. Richardson has been working closely with high performance teams, athletes and executives. A former BMX athlete, he is also a TV pundit, commentating at international events for BMX competitions. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Jason talk about how to have those hard conversations, how to slow down to go faster, and how to ask questions, dig deeper, so everyone can get more.
One of the key messages in this interview is that the best speech has a series of questions, so we should always ask some questions, answer some questions, even if we have to search for the words. Tune in for an interview chock full of insights into the power of speech and continuing conversations, especially in these testing times, and how to pivot to online and adapt whilst steering through a pandemic.
Amplifying your message online. Ryan Foland talks to Topeka K. Sam, speaker, advocate and the founder and executive director of ‘The Ladies of Hope Ministries’. She has been working relentlessly to get the voices of women heard, especially those of color and in prison, with the aim of resolving their issues and to change the way the legal system works.
In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Topeka talk about the gender inequality and racial injustices that have plagued our communities, and how now, under the current circumstance, the entire country is talking on this topic. Topeka shares about how she started her journey and the motivation behind talking about racial injustice.
One of the key messages in this interview is how, as speakers and as people of influence, we can use the platforms, especially digital platforms, that we have, to amplify messages that will change the U.S.A. and the way that people think.
Tune in for an interview chock full of insights on the power of visual representation, and how to pivot to virtual and adapt in these testing times of COVID-19.
Ryan Foland speaks with entrepreneur, motivational speaker and magician Vinh Giang. Winner of the South Australia Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Vinh left his professional career to create a platform to teach magic to students from around the globe.
In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Vinh discuss the state of the speaking industry in the COVID-19 situation that we're all in. Vinh shares his story about the path he took to take his venture online, the hurdles that he faced and how he was eventually successful. One of the key messages in this interview is to adapt to the situation and realize that your content may need tweaking. If you are able to break your content into modules and deliver them virtually, companies still have budgets for that these days.
Tune in for an interview chock full of insights on how to pivot to virtual, to adapt in these testing times of COVID-19.
Ryan Foland speaks with Charlie Mechem, an expert on effective communication with over 60 years of speaking experience. In this special edition podcast, Charlie offers advice for speakers who now have to operate in a time where there is civil unrest. It is an open and powerful conversation.
Many speakers are anxious about what is going to happen in the future, and this can lead to immobility, but you can acknowledge that the world is changing, and you can be part of that change or you can resist that change.
In this podcast, Ryan and Charlie encourage speakers to be patient during these challenging time, to take this opportunity to work in and on their business, to work on making their content relevant, to not give up, and to have a sense of humor along the way.
Ryan Foland speaks with Samantha Kelly, the Tweeting Goddess, a leading expert on building community through Twitter. She has been using Twitter to create networks of support through the hashtag #SelfIsolationHelp.
In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Samantha dive into what speakers can do to build their community online during quarantines and lockdowns. They give practical advice on how to engage with pre-existing communities or build one yourself. One of the key messages in this interview is to start looking for ways that you can add value to audiences, whether it is with support, insights, or simply, authenticity.
Tune-in for an interview chock full of insights on how to build community now, which will help support and serve you in the future.
Handling difficult financial situations. Ryan Foland speaks with Winnie Sun, the Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners. A leading financial expert, she is a CNBC Financial Advisor Council Member and a “top advisor” speaker at national industry events.
In this episode of our COVID19 special series, Ryan and Winnie dive into what speakers can do to get on their feet financially in troubling times. Whether you have prepared for an emergency situation or not, whether you are still getting paid or not, this interview has many insights on what you can do right now to set yourself up for the future.
One of the key messages in this interview is to start looking at a plan B, plan C and plan D. Start looking at how you can build your business and make money right now, instead of holding out and waiting for this difficult situation to be over Tune in for an interview chock full of insights on how to get your finances on the right track and use this time to build for the future.
Rebubble, reinvent, and make the transition. Ryan Foland speaks with Brian Fanzo, an innovative thought leader and global expert on transitioning to digital and live video. In this episode of our COVID19 special series, they look at how to rebubble and reinvent right now.
One of the key messages in this interview is the need for transparency — the more transparent you are today, the easier it will be for you to adapt to uncalculated change and failure tomorrow. Tune in for a rapid-fire interview, chock full of insights on the future of the speaking industry and the role digital will play.
Ryan Foland speaks with Shep Hyken, Mary Drumond and Dan Gingiss, the global leading experts on customer service. In this episode of our COVID19 special series—they look at what has, and hasn’t, changed when it comes to offer great customer service to your audiences and event planners.
One of the key messages in this interview is to cultivate empathy—the best customer service comes from being able to understand how your customers feels and what they need.
Tune in for an interview chock full of insights on how to be not only a memorable speaker, but a leader, during this time.
We are looking for ways to help our speakers and event organizers cope with the changes, and have connected with some of the top experts we have in our network. In this special series, we interview speaking experts on how to navigate the Coronavirus as a professional speaker.
Ryan Foland speaks with Josh Linkner, an expert on professional speaking, innovation, and thought leadership. In this fast-moving, insight-heavy interview, they discuss 3 key topics:
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How to level-up and use this downtime to learn more, focus on your health, recharge, and reconnect
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What expert speakers are doing right now to build their businesses, and how innovation and hard work now can have big payoffs down the line.
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The future of professional speaking for the rest of 2020 and post-coronavirus.
Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and expert speaker and lawyer. In this special episode of World of Speakers, Mitch and Ryan discuss COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, and what implications it can have for speakers, events, and attendees. They will explore what your rights are, what to do moving forward, and the importance of remaining human during such troubling times.
We would just like to be clear in stating that while Mitch Jackson is a lawyer, and can give general advice that can help inspire you to find out more, it is important you review, or hire a lawyer to review, your specific contacts, waivers, and terms and conditions, and what rights you have in your country.
Connection, conviction, and Geiger counters. We never pick favourites, but some interviews are so flooded with good advice it is hard to not get excited. This is one of those interviews. Ryan sits down with Brian Burkhart, a speaker, organizer, and coach. His unique perspective enables him to share insight into the industry from all sides.
Brian has coached leaders of Fortune 500 companies, TED speakers, Shark Tank contestants, and countless business professionals, helping them communicate and lead. There is specific advice for speakers at all levels, from how to be a speaker who keeps getting invited back to some hard-hitting truths for emerging speakers.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How determining and communicating your core beliefs can transform your ability to find the right clients and engage audiences.
- How circular thinking while presenting can make you a better presenter.
- Why the first 75 seconds of your presentation are crucial, and how to nail your intro by connecting with your audience.
- Why conviction and connection are the two most essential elements for pro speakers to focus on.
- How thinking of yourself as a Geiger counter can make you easier to work with and ensure you get hired again.
Creating experiences through empathy. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gallaher. Laura is an organizational psychologist, speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. She is the founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge, which she started in 2013. Laura’s key topics are self-awareness, accountability, trust-building, and team cohesion.
In this insightful podcast, Ryan and Laura explore the connections between psychology, acting, professional speaking, and audience engagement. Laura also shares an innovative marketing idea which has helped her make meaningful connections and build her business.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
-How empathy can help you frame your talks to the specific needs of event organizers, which will help you get hired. -How creating experiences for your audiences can lead them to deeper insights, and why this is becoming essential. -How to get more speaking engagements by using social media to find commonalities, then asking for opportunities. -How to make rewarding connections by thinking outside (or in Laura’s case, inside) the box. -Dynamic, online-offline networking: Laura shares an idea on how to use customized videos to stand out from the crowd. -Some simple comedy acting tips on how to be funny on stage.
Don't be a speaker, be the speaker. Ryan Foland speaks with Ryan Avery. Ryan Avery went from never having spoke on stage to winning the Toastmasters World Championships, launching his career as a public speaker. However, it took 3-4 years before he hit the professional level. Now he is booked for 75 international keynotes a year.
Sprinkled with acronyms and new words, this entertainingly insightful interview shares ideas on how to transition from public to professional speaker, how to connect with your audience, and some key strategies for growing your speaking business.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The main key to speaking: which is to speak how you like to be taught.
- How finding your key, niche topic can set you apart from other speakers and help you excel in your career.
- How to find success in your business by curating content, curating new content, curating stories, curating things.
- Why it is essential to hit your audience with something valuable to them in the first 60 seconds if you want immediate engagement.
- What the difference is between Toastmasters and the NSA, and how to use both to hone your speaking skills and build your business.
Preparation, practice, prayer, presence. Ryan Foland speaks with Tara Jaye Frank, leadership development expert, speaker, and writer of “Say Yes: A Woman's Guide to Advancing her Professional Purpose”. Tara Jaye speaks internationally on topics such as leading with purpose, inclusion as a business driver, emotional intelligence, and advancing women.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The 4 things Tara Jaye does for each talk: preparation, practice, prayer and presence.
- How to find out what motivates the event organizer, and why this is essential for ensuring you can offer a talk that meets their needs.
- Why being clear on your talk's storyline is more dynamic than rotely memorizing your talk.
- Ideas on how to maintain presence both onstage and in daily conversations.
- Ryan and Tara Jaye’s thoughts on finding the right balance for what you share on social media.
The neuroscience of audience engagement. Ryan Foland speaks with, David Meerman Scott, a professional speaker and marketing strategist. He has authored several books on marketing, including “The New Rules of Marketing and PR” and is one of the forefront thoughts-leaders on using content marketing to connect with audiences.
In this jam-packed podcast, Ryan and David explore how to connect personally and individually with audience members as a strategy for growing your fan base. For high-level speakers, David shares his insights on using speaker bureaus to get more bookings.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What David learned about being a speaker from going to 75 Grateful Dead concerts.
- The neuroscience of audience interaction, and how simple things like walking directly into the audience or live streaming videos can help you build a strong connection with your audience.
- How to incorporate audience engagement into your talk naturally.
- A surefire way of building a loyal audience by cultivating fans one by one.
- Should you go exclusive with a bureau or not? What can you do to stay top-of-mind with bureaus and agents?
Ryan Foland speaks with Shep Hyken, a customer service expert and thought-leader. He is a National Speakers Association hall of fame speaker, and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Ryan and Shep talk about how to progress your career as a professional speaker, with a variety of ideas on how to build your business depending on what level you are (entry level to seasoned pro).
Listen to this podcast to find out: - The different types and levels of speakers, who makes the most money, and how to take your business to the next level. - The newest trends for the speaking industry (Spoiler: it legit includes holograms. - How to break an audience from their preoccupations when you first get onto a stage. - A technique on how to memorize your talk (that will make it seem seamlessly natural). - Niche or broad? How and why you need to hone in on your messaging.
Building credibility through podcasting. Ryan Foland speaks with Mary Drumond, a fellow podcaster who hosts the show The Voices of Customer Experience. In her podcast she interviews CX thought-leaders, executives, researchers, academia and Customer Experience front-liners. She is also editor-in-chief of the Voices of CX Blog.
Ryan and Mary talk about how speakers can use podcasting as another stage, helping to build your credibility as a speaker while acting as a showreel for both your speaking style and expertise.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to get started creating your own podcast.
- Whether or not you should pay for platforms and tools right from the start
- Why it is essential to stay on top of marketing trends, even as they change rapidly.
- How to use podcasts to build your credibility and brand
Mastering Facebook Live. Ryan Foland speaks with Mari Smith, the Queen of Facebook. She is one of the world’s foremost experts on Facebook marketing, and has been featured on Forbes’ perennial Top Social Media Power Influencers lists. As an author and speaker, she shares insights on the latest trends and best practices for businesses looking to increase their social influence and build their businesses with social media.
Ryan and Mari talk a lot about how speakers can use Facebook, and specifically Facebook Live to engage their audiences and build a stronger, more loyal following. If you’ve been thinking it’s about time to master Facebook marketing, this is a great place to start.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why you should consider hosting Facebook Live sessions as a pro speaker to build your audience and credibility.
- The tools you need to make great, professional Live videos
- Why many speakers are late to adopt Live streaming, and how to overcome common fears
- The biggest trend right now in digital speaking, and why you should consider being an early adopter
- Where to look when making a Live video
Cultivating a powerful voice. Ryan Foland speaks with Arthur Samuel Joseph, the founder and chairman of the Vocal Awareness Institute. Arthur is widely-recognized as one of the world’s foremost communication strategists and authorities on the human voice. He teaches communication mastery through a disciplined regimen of highly-specific techniques designed to cultivate an embodied and enhanced leadership presence, as well as personal presence, through body language techniques, vocal warm-ups, and storytelling skills. Ryan and Arthur discuss how speakers can be their most authentic selves on stage, how to increase their credibility, and how to make an impact on audiences through their most powerful tool — their voice.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why you need to stop thinking about your talk as a presentation, and start thinking of it as a performance.
- How to center yourself and your breath to access your most powerful voice.
- Why it is essential to use pauses to create space in your speech for maximum effectiveness.
- What “Vocal Awareness” is and how to cultivate it.
- A simple and powerful exercise that will help you speak with authenticity and resonance.
In the interview, Arthur mentions resources available to World of Speakers listeners. You can find those resources at https://vocalawareness.com/world/
Humor, storytelling, and 14 ways to get more bookings. In this episode of World of Speakers, our host Ryan Foland talks to Ty Bennett, the founder of Leadership Inc., a speaking and training company, and writer of four best-selling books on leadership. Ty gives roughly a hundred talks a year, and was one of the youngest speakers ever to receive the CSP Designation from the National Association of Speakers – less than 5% of the world’s speakers earn this honor.
Ryan and Ty explore key topics like how to use humor and storytelling to connect with audiences. Ty offers a lot of great advice on how to market yourself as a speaker, and explains the 14 things he does to make sure his booking calendar stays brimming.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The 14 things Ty does to get more bookings (he gets booked roughly 100x a year)
- The importance of humor and how to use it on stage
- How to use the “struggle to solution” storytelling model to help your audiences.
- The long-game of getting booked, and why repeat bookings are essential.
- Why, as a speaker, you need to be making the most of video and podcasts to market your ideas and build your brand.
How to get on more stages. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gassner Otting, an international speaker who talks about success and living life by your own standards, not those of others. She inspires audiences around the world to push past the doubt and indecision that hold them back—including those speakers who feel stuck on small stages. In this candid and free flowing talk, Ryan and Laura discuss numerous topics, from how to use video effectively, to stand up comedy, to how to make meaningful connections with event organizers, audiences and other speakers to build your network and excel in your speaking career.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to get on bigger stages
- Why video is an essential marketing tool, and how to get started
- Why watching stand-up might be a better way to learn about audience engagement than TED Talks
- The benefits of being able to speak off-the-cuff, and some tips on how to do it.
- How to bounce back when you make a mistake or get rejected.
Ryan Foland speaks with Shane Barker, a professional speaker marketing expert. Shane has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Influencer Marketing, and teaches at UCLA on personal branding and influencer marketing.
In this fast-paced and funny podcast, Ryan and Shane talk about how to use networking to increase your influence and get more bookings. Even if you are not speaking, events are some of the best places to get your name out there and meet new people who can help you build your speaking career.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to use networking events to springboard your speaking career
- Ideas on how to engage your audience right off the bat, and why this is essential if you want to make an impact.
- How entertaining your audience increases the chance that your message will get through to them.
- What you can do to level-up your networking skills, and how they will give you the edge over your competition.
- Whether or not gingers have souls. (Just kidding, but there is a fair bit of ginger camaraderie that may make you laugh.)
How to use social media to get more bookings. Ryan Foland speaks with Ted Rubin, a leading social marketing strategist. Ted is the most followed CMO on Twitter according to Social Media Marketing magazine; one of the most interesting CMOs on Twitter according to Say Media, as well as being listed in Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers. He talks about marketing and resiliency.
Ryan and Ted talk about a variety of topics in this no-nonsense talk about how to excel as a professional speaker, and how to market yourself and get more bookings.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- When and how to raise your speaking fees
- How to quickly adapt your content to suit the needs of your ever-changing audience
- How to use MC-ing to segue into being booked for more high-level events
- What effect your mindset can have on your speaking career
- Two expert tips on how to use social media at a conference to get more bookings.
Using podcasts to build your business. Ryan Foland speaks with Lou Diamond, a speaker and author who teaches on how to communicate and build connections. Lou is a dynamic and fascinating speaker who hosts the podcast series “Thrive Loud”
In this fast-paced, zesty, and enthralling episode of the World of Speakers, Ryan and Lou talk about how to make an impact both on stage and on-air as a podcast host or guest, and how this can help you spread your message and gain more bookings.
Listen to this episode to find out:
- Why it is essential to let your charisma shine on stage if you want to make an impact on your audience What makes a great podcast guest, and how to use this to get more bookings
- The difference between “takeaways” and “calls to action,” and how to use them in your talks
- What a leads funnel is, and how it can help you make more connections with the right people
- What are the options when it comes to creating your own podcast series, and some tips on getting started.
TEDx and the search for simplicity. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sievert, organizer of the TEDxQuincy conference, and director of the Quincy Arts Council. After watching over 500 pitches, she has learned a thing or two about pitching talks — both good and bad.
Ryan and Laura share tips on how to be a great storyteller and speaker. They also focus on what event organizers are looking for when booking a speaker, and how to engage them and their audience.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to make connections with people, either individually or audience-wide
- How having a well-defined and engaging elevator pitch can help you get on more stages
- The benefits of having short but information-dense talks for modern audiences
- Some top tips for creating visual presentations that help, rather than hinder, your talk
- Why you need to show your expertise to organizers if you want to get hired.
-Storytelling and mindset. Ryan Foland speaks with Darren LaCroix, a Toastmasters World Champion, and expert professional speaking coach. Darren has taught hundreds of speakers how to hone their craft and build their businesses through storytelling and practice.
Ryan and Darren talk about what it takes to make it as a speaker, and how practice and feedback are the two key elements to become a better speaker. From how to get paid more, to truly connecting with your audience, it all comes down to getting on as many stages as you can and then finding out from your audience what resonated.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why practicing, meaning getting on stage, is one of the most important things you can do if you want to get into the big leagues.
- How your mindset and intentions can make a difference on your audience and career.
- What makes some speakers soar to success, and other stay at the bottom.
- How to tell a great story in 17 seconds.
- The best speaking advice Darren has received in the 25 years he’s been a keynote speaker.
Zooming out to a global mindset. Ryan Foland speaks with Fredrik Haren, a global speaker who has given over 2000 talks in 67 countries, on 6 continents. This talk will leave you dizzy with possibilities and inspired to move up and out of your local speaking circuit.
Ryan and Fredrik talk about what you can do as a speaker to take your talk global by changing one important thing: your mindset. Once you stop thinking about where you come from and start seeing your message as essential to the global audience, the way you speak to audiences and event organizers will start changing.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What it takes to be a global speaker
- How to have it all: meaning a bursting career alongside a quality family life.
- How changing your mindset can have a massive impact on your speaking career
- How to speak to international audiences
- What free resources are available to you to help you along the way
Your message is your platform. Ryan Foland speaks with Salo… Kenyon Salo (aka. The James Bond of speaking). Kenyon is a high-voltage speaker who takes audience engagement to the next level. His years of experience as one of the Denver Broncos Thunderstorm Skydiving Team gives him a unique perspective on living life to the fullest.
Ryan and Kenyon talk about how speakers can set themselves apart from the crowd by looking for opportunities to do things differently and channel their inner confidence to deeply engage their audiences.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why you need to find out what your key message (or platform) is, and how to change it based on which audience you are speaking to.
- How to engage and create content specifically for modern audiences (TOP TIP: Stop using bullet points on your slides.)
- Why audience engagement is the number one thing that will set you apart from all the other up-and-coming speakers.
- Why you need to start taking action: stop being obsessed with how you are going to do something and jump in
- How to effectively use technology on stage.
Using Twitter to make more connections and get hired. Ryan Foland speaks with Samantha Kelly, otherwise known as the Tweeting Goddess. Samantha is a Twitter expert, with over 46k engaged followers, and is founder of the global Women’s Inspire Network. She is a master of social media engagement.
Ryan and Samantha talk extensively about how to use Twitter to make connections. As well as being a speaker, Samantha runs two international conferences each year, and in this interview she shares her ideas on what she looks for from her speakers and why social media matters when it comes to hiring the right speakers.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to start building a social media following by actively joining thriving online communities.
- How to get event organizers to notice you (spoiler: it is not by sending in an application).
- What the top social media experts, like Brian Fanzo, Ted Rubin, and Mari Smith, do different when it comes to speaking at events.
- The effect that using video (either live video or creating short clips) can have on your credibility.
- How to help yourself while helping others.
Marketing with meatballs, marinara, and psychographics. Ryan Foland speaks with marketing specialist Susan Izzo. Sue became an expert in marketing from bootstrapping her own sports agency. Today she shares her unique perspective on how to market yourself both to audiences and event organizers.
Ryan and Sue explore many aspects of professional speaking, including how to make meaningful connections with your audience and potential clients by figuring out what would appeal to them, then customizing your content or pitch from the get-go.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why you need to not only understand the demographics but also the whole psychographics of the wants, needs, desires, and frustrations of your clients and audiences.
- How to make a perspective change re. audiences, which will help you both relax and offer better talks by releasing the need for perfection.
- Why you need to be consistent in your marketing by always using the same voice.
- How to silence (or at least soften) your inner critic, and how this can affect your stage presence and speaking business.
- How to cultivate relationships with event organizers, which will help you get referrals and be hired again in the future.
The philosophy of speaking and living authentically. Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Levy, a philosopher and poet. We have had experts from all walks of life with all sorts of expertise come on the show, but this philosopher will rattle your worldview and hopefully give you some new perspective on what it means to not only be an authentic speaker, but how to live an authentic life.
Normally, when we are writing about the interviews, we like to give you a healthy list of the reasons you should listen to the podcast and a synopsis of what you will learn.
But we don’t think that format will work for this interview. We will say that it is an impactful message that has had a positive impact on the team members that have listened to it, and we hope you will tune in and give it a listen.
Finding your essential message. Ryan Foland speaks with Greg McKeown, a thought leader on the concept of essentialism. Essentialism is the idea that there is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so speakers can make the highest possible contribution towards topics that really matter to event organizers and audiences alike.
Ryan and Greg discuss why essentialism matters, and how getting too caught up in too many topics can lead to failure. They outline the four steps to finding a topic that is essential, how to create a successful career, and how to avoid some of the major obstacles that can come across your path.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What essentialism is and why it is important
- Why a lot of businesses fail because they have a flawed strategy, and a different approach that can help your business be a success.
- How finding a topic the audience and organizers want can transform your business
- How to decide which topics you need to “throw out” immediately
- What are some of the road blocks many speakers face in selling their talk, and how to build a better system that avoids them.
Level-up your speaking business. Ryan Foland speaks with Josh Linkner, a high-level speaker, jazz musician, tech entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. Get ready for a whirlwind of tips and tricks for building your speaking business.
Ryan and Josh dive right into some high-level advice for emerging and mid-level speakers. This interview is jammed packed with advice that speakers at all levels can start using immediately. The advice will make an impact on your business and help you reach the next level.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Clear and practical advice on the 7 things you need to make money as a speaker.
- Why you need a very specific niche as a speaker and how it will set you apart and get you hired.
- Whether or not you should consider working with a speaker’s bureau.
- Why you need a super-fast response time when it comes to emails and offers.
- How to structure your presentation to make the greatest impact.
Creating value and connections with your talks. Ryan Foland speaks with Drew Dudley, a dynamic and fascinating speaker whose viral TED Talk has been voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time.”
Ryan and Drew cover a wide range of fantastically helpful topics in this podcast that range from how to effectively tell stories that connect with your audience, to how to get more bookings and become a highly-valuable speaker.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- A practical guide to authentically living your values
- Anecdotes or stories? How to connect and teach your audience
- Reverse engineering: how to sell your talk to organizers, which will get you more bookings
- Why being useful is better than being motivational or inspirational
- How to overcome nerves and connect with your audience when you first start speaking on stages
- Why you need to become a truly amazing speaker before investing in marketing your speaking business.
Use brain science to boost your confidence. Ryan Foland speaks with Alyssa Dver, an author, speaker and Chief Confidence Officer at the American Confidence Institute. They dive into the neurology and psychology of confidence. What does real confidence look like? We often think it is simply the opposite to acting insecurely, but Alyssa gives us a new perspective in this episode—real confidence is the ability to stop making everything about you—you are secure and able to go make change happen in the world.
But how do you get there? And how to you reach inside yourself and pull out confidence when times get a little rough (like before you get on stage, or during an encounter in a difficult relationship)? The key might come from brain science.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What is happening in our brains when we start feeling insecure.
- Why you need to be an expert listener if you want to succeed at speaking.
- Three practices you can start today to grow a more robust sense of confidence.
- Why we need more empathetic pitching and storytelling (Spoiler: Adapt stories and pitches to the listener.)
- Why it has become harder to get paid to speak—and what you can do about it.
Ryan Foland speaks with Cathey Armillas, a marketing strategist, speaker, and TED Coach who helps speakers figure out what their core idea is, how to package it as a message, and how to market that message.
Ryan and Cathey dive into why the TED format works, and why finding your core idea is essential to finding the right audience and getting that audience on board with your message, and take action.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to figure out your core idea and how this can impact how you structure your talk.
- What it takes to get on the TED stage, and why this might not be for every speaker.
- What modern audiences are looking for and why engagement has to be at the forefront.
- Why you need to find something the audiences cares about that links your whole talk together.
- How diversifying your offerings can help you reach more people and bring in more revenue. (Spoiler: it’s not all about the keynote.)
Consciously creating how you feel on stage. Ryan Foland speaks with Cameron Brown, a truly inspiring musician, networker, speaker and coach who believes in the power of building relationships when networking before trying to build your business.
Ryan and Cameron dive into a number of topics, and give great insights on how to use psychological hacks to both build your business and overcome nervousness on stage. Cameron also gives advice on how to maximize your networking effectiveness on LinkedIn.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why you always need to be provide an experience to your audience, this is what will fill the room—not a perfectly polished performance.
- 3 things to always “mentally pack in your suitcase” before you get on stage.
- A very practical behavioral hack that will help you deal with nervousness or pre-performance anxiety.
- How our psychological practice of deleting, distorting, and generalizing can either harm or help us on stage.
- How to put strategies in place that will help you build your business long-term instead of just the short-term.
- How to use LinkedIn by leveraging online contacts to make them real life contacts.
Don’t be afraid to muss it up. Ryan Foland speaks with Sally Zimney, a professional speaking coach, podcaster and trainer. Sally’s expertise lies in helping speakers connect on a deeper, more human level with their audience.
In this fun and fast-moving talk, Sally and Ryan explore what to do when things go wrong on stage—and how it can ultimately work to your benefit when they do.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The 3 things you need to do when things go wrong.
- Why being perfect and polished is actually a turn-off for audiences, and stands between you building a connection with them.
- How to tell stories that will really resonate.
- How to find the right balance of authenticity that won’t repel your audience.
- The three boxes you need to check before you can transition into paid speaking.
Leadership and speakership. Ryan Foland speaks with Vince Molinaro, a top business strategist who specializes in speaking, and writing, about leadership. Vince has spoken in 70 cities over the past 2 years about what he has learned about how to lead, and in this conversation Ryan and Vince look at the similarities between being a speaker and a leader.
The key topic in this interview is the “contract” speakers sign up to when they decide to become a speaker: while it might seem like a lucrative profession, it requires a lot responsibility and accountability—something not all speakers realize. If you want to be a truly influential speaker, you need to practice what you preach and always be offering value to your audience.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The mindset and practices needed to be a deliberate and decisive leader and speaker.
- Why to be a good leader and speaker you need to have an unrelenting focus on your audience.
- What the four terms are that every speaker (and leader) needs to agree to if they want to influence and impact.
- Why you can’t just copy another speaker, and the impact finding your authentic path can have on your career.
A supportive network of speakers. Ryan Foland speaks with Lance Miller, an award-winning speaker and leadership and communication coach, Lance has spoken as a guest on over 150 television and talk radio shows and delivered over 5,000 presentations in more than 55 countries.
Ryan and Lance explore what it means to be a successful speaker, and the route that Lance took to get there. They cover important topics like audience engagement, getting paid, and the importance of have a strong support network of other professional speakers.
Ryan Foland speaks with Manoj Vasudevan, the 2017 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking. Manoj is an introvert who has used his engineering background to analyze top speakers, ultimately leading him to be one of the world’s best speakers.
Ryan and Manoj talk extensively about how to go from good to great, and why you need to perfect your keynote if you want to take your speaking to the next level. They also discuss audience engagement, and how to build your influence effectively from the stage.
Listen to this podcast to learn about
- The keynote revenue model and the critical components in your keynote that get you booked to speak.
- 3 milestones in speaking that every professional speaker needs to know about to be more effective and get rehired to speak.
- Branding and marketing your keynote
- Why your audience has to be front and center of your focus.
- A simple formula for crafting content that will ensure you meet the needs of your audience.
Giving audiences what they want. Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a mastermind when it comes to law. He is a lawyer, speaker and consultant who has been awarded the California Trial Lawyer of the Year. He shared insights on how to win over audiences and communicate effectively.
Ryan and Mitch cover a handful of great topics, and Mitch provides great advice on many areas of audience engagement, presenting skills, and how to master social media.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
-How to communicate effectively, make clear points, and be a good negotiator. - Why live streaming can be a game changer for your marketing strategy. - What to talk about on social media and why it matters. - How to master your presentation introduction to get immediate buy in (plus 3 very helpful tips on how to create a great one.) - What audiences want: how to figure it out and then offer it to them.
Build a thought leading blog. Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Patel, the founder or co-founder of Quicksprout, Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies in the world.
Ryan and Neil talk about how to get noticed by audiences and grow your business through content marketing. Specifically, how building a blog can position you as a thought leader and help you attract more speaking opportunities.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why you need to start sharing content to reach new markets.
- How to write a blog: the format, words, and what to write about.
- How many times you should write a week and why.
- What modern audiences are looking for, and how you can deliver.
- Why aiming to really help people helps you in the long run.
Gaining confidence to get on stage and get paid. Ryan Foland speaks with Angela Lussier, an author, podcast host, and award-winning speaker. Angela is the founder of the Speaking School for Women, as well a the CEO of the Speaker Sisterhood, an organization aimed at helping women find their voice and confidence, both on and off stage.
What happens when two expert speaker podcast hosts get together? A lot of laughter and a lot superb advice for speakers of all levels. In this podcast, Ryan and Angela cover topics such as building confidence, finding your niche, and having fun with your audience.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How speaking will build your confidence and impact your work, life, and relationships.
- How to find your specific niche based on what you are passionate about and what you’ve been successful at doing.
- Why it is essential to read your audience before and while on stage.
- When to transition from speaking for free to being paid to speak
- Some simple breathing exercises that will help anyone calm their nerves before starting to speak
Influence as a currency. Ryan Foland speaks with Teresa de Grosbois, co-founder of the Global Influence Summit and a bestselling author on how local word of mouth can suddenly turn into an epidemic. Teresa specializes on the topics of influence and success. As the Chair of the Evolutionary Business Council, Teresa leads an international, invitation-only council of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success.
In this podcast interview, Ryan and Teresa explore influence: what it means to be influential, what speakers at any level can do to build their influence, and why you need to share your influence when you’ve got it.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What creates mass influence, and how to translate it and leverage it.
- How to use the cycle of reciprocity to build your business
- Why it is essential to give influence to the event host when you are on stage
- How to get your audience to remember 96% of what you say
- Why you need to get really good at the 20-person crowd if you want to get paid
Telling stories that stick. Ryan Foland speaks with Ivan Misner, is the founder of BNI, the world's largest business networking company, which has over 8,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. He has amassed a wealth of knowledge about what works, and what doesn’t, when networking.
Ryan and Ivan dive into what makes some stories stick with their audiences, and how to use sticky stories to network more effectively, offer better presentations, and engage your audience.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Networking, and why you need to start listening.
- The scoop on elevator pitches in 2018.
- The five steps to an effective presentations.
- When to speak for free, and when to get paid.
- How to tell stories that stick with your audience and help you build your business.
Audience-centred presentations. Ryan Foland speaks with Rebekah Radice, the author of “Social Media Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Growth,” and recognized digital marketing expert. Rebekah has trained thousands of growth focused leaders on how to build a purpose-driven marketing system.
Ryan and Rebekah discuss extensively how audience-centred presentations work to spread your message effectively, build your speaking brand, and help keep pre-performance nervousness at bay.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What your audience cares about, and how to use this to power your message.
- How to change your focus from a generic message to one specifically created for the audience you are in front of.
- How to refocus yourself if you feel you are getting off track
- 10 ways to calm down and channel your energy before getting on stage.
- How to use a direct outreach to event organizers approach to get more speaking opportunities (and what to prepare before you contact them.)
Choclate bunnies, bowling, and broadswords: how to break into the speaking industry. Ryan Foland speaks with Cynthia Johnson, a digital marketing and brand development expert. She is a thought leader and specialist when it comes to cutting edge social media, and building online influence.
In this entertain interview, Ryan and Cynthia jump between a lot of topics: from how to get paid to speak by big companies, to how to use, or not to use, social media on stage. This talk is both engaging and loaded with great info for speakers of all levels.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How knowing your content inside out has a major effect on your ability to connect and offer value to your audience.
- How to impact an entire audience by starting with one person.
- Why you need to rehearse if you want to hit the big leagues of speaking.
- One important tip for making contact and getting booked by big companies and organizations.
- Selfies: yes or no? Practical tips for using social media on stage.
TEDx: Advice from a TEDx Coach. Ryan Foland speaks with Igor Celikovic, a TEDx Speaker Coach. After working with TEDx for 9 years: Igor has become an expert on what works on the TEDx stage—and what doesn’t. His insights are important for any speaker who is looking to create TEDx-worthy talks.
Ryan and Igor clearly outline how speakers can structure their talk, by tapping into the techniques Igor has used with dozens of first-time TED speakers. Listen to the interview, and see the infographic below for more on how to structure your talk effectively.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why TED has taken the speaking world by storm, and why the format is perfect for sharing ideas.
- Some of the mistakes first time TED-speakers make, and how to avoid them.
- How to craft a TEDx worthy talk.
- Tips on creating an introduction and title that will catch your audience’s attention and engage them from the start.
- Ideas on what to say, and what not to say, when talking to an event organizer.
Becoming a thought leader. Ryan Foland speaks with Dorie Clark, a marketing strategy consultant and author, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She is a branding expert who works with organizations and individuals on building a successful, thought-leading brand.
One of the most interesting parts of this dynamic interview is where Dorie and Ryan explore how to transition into being an influential thought leader who gets paid to share their ideas. As many novice and mid-level speakers struggle to break through to the keynote stage, the insights shared in this interview can inspire a boost to the next level.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why starting with unpaid speaking gigs can help you build your business immensely in the future.
- Two tools you can use to improve your speaking and connect more deeply and effectively with audiences.
- How to mix up your presentation so that you can customize it to each audience you present to.
- The three things it takes to become a thought leader in your industry
- How to transition from free to paid speaking engagements
How to be consistently creative. Ryan Foland speaks with Bob Stromberg, a comedian, and speaker with the perfect blend of standup, story and shtick. He teaches audience, in a light and hilarious way, how to cultivate creativity, using hilarious and tender stories from his own experience.
Ryan and Bob cover a lot of ground in this podcast, but dive deeply into very practical techniques speakers (and all people in the creative industry) can use to make creativity a habit, so that you never run out of great, fresh, inspirational material.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to be consistently creative, avoid creativity blocks, and be inspired everyday.
- Do you need a booking agent? What exactly do they do?
- What hasn’t changed in marketing in the past 40 years.
- Fundamentals of becoming an expert speaker
- Why you need to do what brings you the most joy
Becoming adept at adapting. Ryan Foland speaks with Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot in aviation history and a master of adaptation. Born without arms she has learned to conquer physical barriers, and achieve the seemingly impossible.
Ryan and Jessica talk about how adapting to your situation is a necessary skill for everyone, and how a positive perspective can open door to unimaginable possibilities. They also discuss how from a small, niche start, Jessica successfully grew her speaking business, to now giving talks around the world.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to take your adversities and turn them into your power.
- The truth about speakers’ bureaus, and whether you really need them or not.
- The number one thing you need to grow your speaking business [Spoiler: It’s referrals. Jessica explains how to get them.]
- How keeping a positive outlook can not only benefit those around you, but can be the difference between success and failure.
- Why flawless speakers are a myth, and how being honest about flaws makes great speakers.
Do one great thing a day. Ryan Foland speaks with Colin Sprake, a multi-million dollar business owner turned consultant and speaker, who has taught thousands of entrepreneurs how to build profitable, sustainable business with soul— businesses that make a positive impact.
Ryan and Colin talk about what is means to grow a speaking business with soul, and why having a message that created a positive impact on both your audiences and the world is the key to success.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The 3 keys to true audience engagement, that will keep them coming back for years.
- Why, companies like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Google all started out with a purpose before they monetized.
- Why doing great comes before being great, and how to remove your ego from the equation.
- What the difference is between authentic, real, and vulnerable, when it comes to speaking on stage.
- The substantial effects setting positive intentions can have: on your nerves, your audience, and your ability to build a booming speaking business.
Inspiring through meaningful connections. Ryan Foland speaks with Leon Logothetis, an author, TV Host, and cause adventurer. Best known for his Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries”, Leon travels around the world sharing an important and inspiring message: there is kindness in all of us, and we choose whether to make the world better—or not—with it.
This interview will offer you a wave of inspiration, to not only find and follow your passion (and create a job from it), but to also be a little bit kinder in your day to day, and see the best in people, wherever you meet them.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How one man left his high-profile finance job to travel the world spreading a simple message of kindness.
- Why it’s important to form connections with people that will inspire them and lead to more opportunities, and a better world.
- How to see the best in people, no matter where you meet them.
- How to make the transition between giving talks for free to getting paid.
- Some key tips on customizing each talk to the audience you are in front of instead of offering a canned speech.
Hitchhiker’s guide to professional speaking. Ryan Foland speaks with Tomislav Perko, a travel writer from Croatia. He uses alternative ways of traveling – hitchhiking, couchsurfing, working/volunteering, and manages to wander around the world with just a little bit of money in his pocket, meeting the most amazing people on the way. His insights are unique and inspiring.
Ryan and Tomislav talk about the parallels between hitchhiking and professional speaking, drawing lines between how to engage an audience of one (the driver) or speaking to a large audience on stage. They also dive deep into how to turn your passion into a career.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- What this hitchhiker has learned after travelling half the world and giving over 300 talks.
- How to turn your passion into a way of making money, so you can do it more.
- The perspective you need to present with vigor and enthusiasm if you are going to repeat the same talk over and over again.
- Why getting your reasons for speaking right will help you have a more successful career.
- Why you’ll need to start building your credentials (from a social media follow-up to a book) before you start getting hired to speak on the big stages.
Learn to leverage. Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Dermer, an entrepreneur, speaker, lawyer and the author and founder of Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael has created countless resources for entrepreneurs of all stages to help them build successful businesses.
Ryan and Michael go into an in-depth discussion about how you can build your speaking business, no matter what stage you are at, specifically by creating leverage and demand for your skills and expertise. While there is no quick fix, Michael’s ideas and insights will inspire you to start growing your business and booking more high-level speaking engagements.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to get big companies to sit up and pay attention to your speaking business--even if it is new or small.
- Why you need to declutter your message, and why sometimes skipping the finer details can be a good thing.
- How a well-told story will do more to help you grow your business then a dozen forgettable details about specifics..
- Why rehearsed elevator pitches are outdated and probably don’t work. [Spoiler: you’ve got to customize based on their needs.]
- Why you should avoid quick business cheats and hacks, because the long road builds irreplaceable skills and experience.
Build sales leads with your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Jabez LeBret. Jabez has delivered thousands of presentations globally and has has a regular column on Forbes where he is considered a leading expert in marketing, technology, and managing Millennials in the workplace.
There are some important key topics discussed in this interview, such as how to engage and build connections both onstage and online, and how to substantially grow your business by collecting sales leads from the stage. Scroll down to see an infographic with Jabez’s 7 Step sales process.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The seven strategic steps for generating sales from the stage
- Where to start if you want to write for Forbes, or Inc, or Entrepreneur, or HBR.
- How to set yourself apart from all the other speakers in your industry.
- A psychological hack that will help you collect hundreds of sales leads after your presentation
- What an "open source" mentality is, and how it will help you both on stage, on social media, and when networking, to build stronger connections
- Why you need a back-up plan for every problem: with solutions for what to do when your joke bombs, and how to bring the attention back to your talk if everyone in the room gets distracted.
Sell your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Kim Orlesky, a thought-leader, writer, and speaker. Kim’s courageousness to quit her life and backpack solo around the world inspired her to use her mastery in sales to help entrepreneurs create better sales processes.
Kim is an expert in sales, and in this conversation she and Ryan look at key selling tactics for 2018: such as transparency, storytelling, empathy, and building strong relationships with event organizers. This podcast will help you learn how to connect with event organizers on a more concrete level to get more bookings.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to find more speaking opportunities, and connect with event organizers in a way that will get you hired by creating more fruitful, beneficial relationships with them.
- Why you need to invest and get involved with the events you want to speak at, before you even apply.
- The reason why transparency is paramount when it comes to building repeat clients, relating, and selling your talk.
- How to reverse engineer your stories so they make an impact and help your message stick.
- How to turn your audience from passive listeners to engaged and motivated participants by creating a crystal clear call to action.
Creating real connections. Ryan Foland speaks with Michelle Tillis Lederman, CEO of Executive Essentials. Michelle provides custom communication and leadership training and coaching programs and has been named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts.
The main focus of this talk is about building connections with your audience, whether you are on stage or networking. Learning how to deeply connect will help you positively impact your audience with your message, make a great impression on event planners, and get more speaking opportunities as a result.
Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to build relationships with your audience, both on and off stage - Why you should repeating the same talk over and over, and how to avoid this be speaking authentically - How to know whether you are being authentic or not. [Spoiler: if you are thinking “I should…” you are probably not being authentic.] - A perspective switch that will help you change your nervousness into empowerment. - What to do when stuff goes wrong on stage, and how to handle it like a pro.
Body language in a digital world. Ryan Foland speaks with Nick Morgan, who is one of America’s top communication speakers, theorists, and coaches. Nick is a passionate teacher, who helps people find clarity in their thinking and ideas – and then delivering them with panache.
In this fascinating, high-energy podcast, Nick and Ryan cover a lot of topics that can help you network proficiently on digital communication platforms, building a booming speaking business, and how to use authenticity properly to offer a vivacious and memorable talk.
Listen to this podcast to find out: - How we are integrating elements of body language into digital communication and why this is important. - The three things you absolutely need to have a booming speaking business. - Things you can do to make sure the meaning behind your digital communication doesn’t get misconstrued. - Why being authentic is crucial, but how to weave proper structure so that audiences can follow your talk effectively. - Why we get anxious before getting up on stage, and how to channel the nervous energy.
Adapting your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Dr. Natalie Forest, the Executive Director of Women of Global Change, and leading expert in how to recognize and resolve destructive psychological patterns in order to reach your full potential and success.
Ryan and Natalie weave through a number of interesting topics, focusing on how to determine what really empowers you and fires up your passion—and how to use that to motivate not only your talks, but drive your speaking business. They also talk about branding and how to establish yourself as a credible expert in your field.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to use books, press releases, and interviews to leverage your speaking business. -How to maximize the effectiveness of your applications—regardless of whether you get hired to speak or not.
- Why it is necessary to adapt your talk based on the audience in front of you and how this will help you manage prestage stress and get more bookings.
- How to figure out what success means to you, and how this can transform your talk.
- The best way to stand out in a “forest” of speakers. [Note: it’s easier than you think.]
TEDx Talks. Ryan Foland speaks with Lori Granito, an award-winning entrepreneur, and a TEDx Speaker Coach. She coaches clients on how to go from idea to reality, as well as how to generate more speaking opportunities by using the TEDx platform.
Ryan and Lori talk about how to turn difficult situations into messages worth sharing. They also dip into some very practical advice about how to monetize your talk, how to structure storytelling and how to build credibility, even if you are a relatively new speaker.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Why and how to book a TEDx Talk
- Why speaker applications that sit on your desktop aren’t helping anyone: You need to hit and send it!
- An easy way to structure your content (spoiler: it's a sandwich) to effectively share ideas.
- How to make monetize after your first TEDx Talk
- The low-down on speaker websites, what you need and what you don’t.
Marketing mentality. Ryan Foland speaks with Shakira Brown, an expert in PR and branding. the CEO of SMB Strategic Media, a public relations, branding and website consultancy group that create cutting edge marketing strategies for small businesses. She teaches techniques on how to get yourself in front of the right people to build your business.
In this energetic talk, Ryan and Shakira talk about what professional speakers can do to get more bookings. From setting your mentality to marketing, this podcast outlines how to find the events that will help you add to your bottom line.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to be your own PR agent, and use your inner tenacity to get more speaking opportunities.
- Why content and branding are the two most important factors in getting more bookings.
- Why storytelling is an essential part of presenting, and how to weave stories in to make your message stick.
- The surefire way to get more clients (Spoiler: Get very clear on exactly how you can help them.)
- Why you need to be able to adapt your niche message and topics to suit the needs conference.
Own Your Story. Ryan Foland speaks with John Lawson, an international speaker who with a wealth of knowledge on online retailing and digital marketing. He has been called one of the Top 100 Small Business Influencers in America, and uses his expertise to teach speakers how to build a business sharing their message with the world.
Ryan and John talk about how you can start making more money as a speaker. They offer practical advice on how to become an authority, pitch yourself effectively, build a sales funnel and start adding to your bottom line.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to speak with authority and why you need to find the right audience for your message (and speaking style)
- Why you can’t count on only speaking to make money, and need to develop multiple streams of revenue
- Practical techniques for dealing with pre-stage nervousness that you can try before your next talk.
- Ideas on how to have a clear sales funnel. Make it easy for people to give you money. -Why your branding is important, and how to create a brand people can relate to.
Don’t suck on stage. Ryan Foland speaks with Tiffani Bova, the global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce. She is a keynote speaker and podcaster who shares ideas on business growth. Tiffani is cutting-edge analyst and an expert growth strategy.
Ryan and Tiffani talk about how speakers can hone in on their topic, and how not to suck on stage, and why practice is crucial to really learn how to engage an audience and start getting paid top dollar for your talks.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to “not suck” on stage, with advice from Guy Kawasaki, Nancy Duarte and Seth Godin.
- Why you have to get really good at speaking before expecting to get paid for it.
- Why you need to constantly be changing and improving your talk, if you want people to keep listening to you over and over again.
- The true power in being yourself on stage, and how acting like someone else can harm your speaking presence. -How to recover quickly from an on-stage blunder.
Authenticity. Ryan Foland speaks with Linda Williams, a best-selling author and business expert, behaviorist, and Life Coach. She uses her personal story of trauma to deeply connect and inspire audiences, teaching them how to find the courage it takes to face down the past.
Ryan and Linda talk about what it means to be a truly authentic speaker. There are thousands of motivational and inspirational speakers, but sometimes their message leaves audiences thinking “Oh, I have heard this before…” and fails to engage them, or inspire change. Linda outlines the need for authenticity, and how you can lean into your past pain and healing process to develop a message that reaches the hearts of your audience.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- How to deeply connect with your audience, by sharing a message that actually resonates with them.
- How women who have suffered from sexual violence can tap into their inner strength and why this is essential for fulfilling their life’s purpose.
- Why you need to deal with your issues and traumas if you want to become a truly authentic speaker.
- How to find your our individual message that will stand out in an ocean of noise.
- Why you need to build relationships with your audience on social media, and how to do it.
Getting on camera. Ryan Foland speaks with Dorien Morin-van Dam, a marketing trainer and consultant, who specializes in video and social media. She is an expert in helping people get over their initial fears of the camera to reach new and wider audiences.
Ryan and Dorien thoroughly explore the topic of videos. They discuss how mid-level speakers can maximize on tools they already have, like a smartphone and Facebook Live, to grow their fan base and get more bookings to speak. They also vibrantly talk about the colour orange and branding, just for fun.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- The 4 main issues speakers have with creating videos- and how to get over them.
- How to use simple tools like your smartphone to make clips that will boost your speaking career.
- A practical guide to doing your first Facebook Live video.
- Why you should be sticking a post-it note over your Live video viewer count.
- Why a speaker reel (or at least a variety of videos of you speaking) is essential for getting booked.
What event organizers look for. Ryan Foland speaks with Jen Guerrero, the CEO of eCubed, and event organization company that specializes in multi-million dollar executive conferences and events. She manages and coordinates hundred of events, and knows exactly what to look for when it comes to booking the right speakers for her clients.
Ryan and Jen Guerrero explore what the qualities and traits are that some speakers have, which helps them get booked to speak, different ways to get your foot in the door of a conference, and what practical advice on how to connect and speak with event organizers in a way that can get you booked.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- Real expert advice from a high-level event organizer on what she looks for when booking a speaker.
- The opportunities you might not have thought about when it comes to a speaking event (spoiler: there is a lot more ways to get opportunities at event than just being the keynote)
- The two main traits event organizers look for when booking conference speakers.
- Why you need to start “partnering” with events instead of just speaking at them.
- How you miss out on many opportunities by just showing up before your scheduled time and leaving directly after.
Finding your authentic voice. Ryan Foland speaks with Karen Millsap, the CEO (Chief Empathy Officer) of Egency, a firm that helps organizations create a human-centric workforce. After experiencing a domino effect of losses, she became acutely aware of the overall lack of support in our society for grieving people. This realization ignited Karen's desire to turn her pain into purpose and pay it forward to help others. Ryan and Karen Millsap sail through this interview, covering a range of topics, from how to talk about grief, the importance of remember the reason you started speaking, and how to turn “free” speaking opportunities into paid ones.
Listen to this podcast to find out:
- A handful of great hacks for getting paid bookings [spoiler: keynote or bust].
- The difference having your heart in the right place can make on your speaking career.
- Why you should never say “no” to a speaking opportunity.
- Why you need to find your authentic voice and use it to make an impact. -How to inexpensively build your own digital media kit, and how it can get you hired.
Effective speaker websites. Ryan Foland speaks with Lauren Pibworth, a marketing expert who focuses on helping speaker find the right events, connect with event organizers and build great marketing material.
Ryan and Lauren Pibworth have an indepth discussion filled with practical advice on what a great speaker website looks like, and the ins and outs of whether you need one, and how to make yours great so that you start getting booked for more paid speaking events.
Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to build a speaker website that actually gets you hired to speak. - How to articulate the value you can offer to the event organizer, and audience. - Why you need to avoid building a complete ego-centric website (and a few other big no-nos) - What a sales funnel is and how to use them to build your speaking business - Practical advice on creating a speaker reel that gets watched and generates leads.
From local to global. Ryan Foland speaks with Rahfeal Gordon, better known as Rah Gor. Rah Gor provides challenges audiences to look at the environmental and physical circumstances that impact their personal and business performance. He is a life strategist, leadership specialist, and innovator of inspiration.
Ryan and Rahfeal Gordon talk about a wide variety of topics— from how to deeply engage your home audience before moving into international speaker, practical tips on getting booked internationally, to why you should spiff up (or develop a style that is unique yours) before getting on stage.
Listen to this podcast to find out: - Do you need to write a book? And how do you do it? - Jay Z’s top tip from on how to take your speaking business from local to global. - How to use free speaking events to add to your bottom line. - What part are you dressing for? Does what you wear matter? - How to hit your talk out of the park (and why it actually your greatest marketing tool). - A practical how to guide on getting booked to speak internationally
Speaking is an act of service. Ryan Foland speaks with Daniel Midson-Short, an inspirational speaker who teaches audiences around the world on ‘Practical Personal Development’, which is basically the ‘What, Why and How’ of living a great life.
Listen to this podcast to find out: - How using the minimalist philosophy can benefit your audience. - Why practicing in front of a group (like ToastMasters) is crucial for leveling up your speaking skills and 10x-ing your self confidence. - Why being a famous speaker is not the be all and end all and how having it be your only goal can affect your audience. - Why you need to get the fundamentals of speaking down before you can expect to level up your speaking business. - How changing your perspective can change whether or not you get paid to speak.
Observe other speakers. Ryan Foland speaks with Guido Romeo, a journalist turned professional speaker and panel moderator from Italy. He speaks about communicating complex issue to audiences, to engage and inform effectively.
Ryan and Guido discuss how to observe other professional speakers effectively, and steal their presentation skills and make them your own, to become a better speaker.
Listen to this podcast to find out: -How to get inspired by other speakers from around the world and “steal” their skills -What to look for when choosing a great speaker agency. -How the power of keen observation can transform your speaking skills -Top tips for becoming a master at panel moderation -How using your unique voice can make you a memorable (and successful) speaker
Follow your passion. Ryan Foland speaks with Holly Dowling, a uniquely motivating speaker who helps people around the world tap into their passion, and learn how to live fulfilling and impactful lives.
Ryan and Holly swing between deep thoughts and light humour in this interview, sharing insights about what they have learned about communication and following your dreams, and how to use your experiences to make a difference in the world. They also talk a fair bit about Gilligan’s Island, just for fun.
Listen to this podcast to find out: -How to tap into your passion to create a happy and prosperous career -The profound impact listening can have on your life and relationships -How to communicate with people in a way that empowers and inspires them -3 career-changing tips for new speakers, mid-level speakers and seasoned pros. -How to use both the good and bad things that happen in your life to create stories and talks that connect with audiences
Turn anxiety into power. Ryan Foland speaks with Jesh de Rox, a revolutionary photographer, who has spoken to tens of thousands of people in over 30 countries on a mission to raise consciousness and spread ideas that lead to extraordinary, high-impact, beautiful lives. Ryan and Jesh share insights about what they have learned about human connection and art, and how to make a global impact. They also dive into how to become an expert in your field, and engage audiences.
Listen to this podcast to find out: -How to use pre-performance anxiety to your advantage. -Why tapping into your existent passion will make you a more impactful speaker. -How to increase emotional intelligence in your message. -How to craft talks that audiences can relate with and benefit from. -What it means to be an expert, and why organizations will pay you for your expertise.
Impactful speaking in a digital age. Ryan Foland speaks with Brian Fanzo, a groundbreaking social media and communications expert, who has mastered Facebook’s Live Video maximizing on the new technology to connect with audiences from around the world. Ryan and Brian share their passion for social networking, giving tips and insights on how to use tools like Twitter and Live Video effectively.
Listen to this podcast to find out: How to stand apart from all the noise on social media Why you absolutely need to read your audience in real time if you want to make an impact with your message The ins and outs of Live Video and how it can help you reach new audiences. Why you need to be active on social media before and after your presentation- not just during. Who to talk to and what to say to make sure get paid (and reap loads of other benefits) to speak.
Who you surround yourself with matters: Ryan Foland speaks with Leo Bottary, thought leader and global expert on the topic of peer advantage. Who you surround yourself with matters and, because of this, business leaders can help each other in ways they just won’t find anywhere else.
Ryan and Leo share insights about what they have learned about audience engagement, and how to go from being a good speaker to a great speaker, offering practical advice on how to empathize with your audience, and successfully build your speaking business.
Listen to this podcast to find out: -Why having a strong network is crucial for success both off, and on, stage -What kind of people you should connect with and why being conscious of your connections makes a difference -How helping your network actually helps your -What real audience engagement looks like, and why so many speakers fail at it. -How to make money from your passion
Responsible for what they hear: Ryan Foland speaks with John Bates, a world renowned expert in leadership and communication, and founder of Executive Speaking Success, a leadership communication service. Ryan and John share insights about what they have learned about audience engagement, and how to go from being a good speaker to a great speaker, offering practical advice on how to empathize with your audience, and successfully build your speaking business.
Listen to this podcast to find out: How to stop being nervous so that you can effectively share your ideas How reframing your perspective to be audience focused will transform your talks Why getting paid isn’t the be all and end all What event organizers are really looking for Top tips for leveling up your audience engagement skills
One more thing, smile: Ryan Foland speaks with Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan are the founders of America’s most popular wine brand, Barefoot Spirit. They are thought-leaders on entrepreneurship and developing a workplace culture. Bonnie, Michael and Ryan share insights about the top things they have learned about becoming professional speakers, and how to make the transition from speaking for free to getting paid to speak all around the world. They also give a handful of great tips on beating pre-performance jitters.
Listen to this podcast to find out: Physical tricks you can do backstage to loosen up How to play with vocal range to keep your audience awake The importance of making friends with the audience, before you get on stage Why you need to show up the venue well before you’re supposed to speak, and other tricks to avoid on-stage, performance-ruining catastrophes Why you need to do your research on the event before setting price (spoiler: you’ll get paid more)
Create impactful talks: Andras Baneth talks with Ryan Foland. Andras is the founder of SpeakerHub, a social network designed specifically for speakers of all backgrounds to connect with event organizers around the world. Ryan and Andras share insights about what they have learned about public speaking, offering practical advice on how to become a better speaker, and build your speaking business.
Listen to this podcast to find out: -Why having valuable content is the most important element of your talk -Why some speakers get paid, and others don’t -How to take your talk from an idea to a finished product -Why identifying yourself as a speaker can make a huge difference to your career. -Top tips on how to be an authentic and engaging speaker
The World of Speakers podcast series was born out of a genuine desire to help mid-level speakers build their speaking businesses, and to talk with some of the brightest speakers, trainers, and presenters.
Hosted by speaking expert Ryan Foland.
Topics include what works and what doesn't for speakers, ideas giving memorable presentations, speaking tips, and the in’s and out’s of how to build a thriving speaking business.