Podfluence: Recent Episodes
John Ball
Podfluence is the show for professional communicators who want to maximise the influence and impact of their personal and professional presentations. Each week we will be examining the skills and habits that will help you stand out as an exceptional and charismatic communicator. Whether you're a professional speaker, professional coach or someone who requires top-level communication and presentation skills for your career and leadership, Podfluence has got you covered. Each week we will bring you solo episodes or expert guest conversations to help you learn and master the art of influence in all levels of communication: speaking from the stage, radio and podcast interviews, hosting, interviewing, team leading, company leading, political leading, speechwriting and more. If you dream of being an exquisite communicator, Podfluence is the show for you.
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John Ball announces the return of the Podfluence podcast after a year-long hiatus. In this new episode, he shares his experiences working with The Speaker Lab, a company helping individuals build professional speaking businesses. John emphasizes the podcast's renewed focus on improving presentation, influence, and persuasion skills for professional communicators and says that the show will continue to provide value through high-quality guest interviews and practical advice.
The episode also introduces another podcast John co-hosts with Angela Besignano, 'The Coaching Clinic,' aimed at helping build successful coaching practices.
00:00 Welcome Back to Podfluence
01:01 The Speaker Lab Experience
02:17 The Importance of Presentation Skills
04:37 Influence and Persuasion
07:14 Revamping the Show's Focus
08:44 New Ventures and Continued Support
13:40 Future Episodes and Conclusion
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2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Why didn’t your interview get published?
Why do hosts sometimes ghost their guests?
Maybe you’ve had the experience of being a guest on someone else’s podcast and later on discovering that episode not only hasn’t been published but the host isn’t responding to messages. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons this happens and what you can do about it.
Is it just the host to blame when an episode doesn’t get published? What can you do as a guest to make it more likely that your episode will get published and that the host won’t ghost you?
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You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
When you’re presented with the choice of spending $1000s on FB ads, sprinting on the content creation treadmill or choosing the road less travelled as an ace podcast guest, how can you know which is right for you?
I first encountered Christine Amerman on LinkedIn. I saw her profile headline saying she was the Queen of podcast guesting and I knew I had to find out more. I reached out and we managed to connect but it took a while before we got to have a proper chat. In the meantime, I heard her being interviewed by my good friend Kevin Chemidlin at Grow The Show and I was so impressed by how she showed up as a guest, I doubled my efforts to get to speak with Christine and set up an interview.
Christine will share with us why her years of media experience led her to podcast guesting as a marketing strategy and why she went on to start her own show Podcast Guesting for Profit.
What’s the difference between showing up and REALLY showing up? Should you be starting your own podcast sooner than later? How podcasting and podcast guesting can save you time in your business and why quality trumps quantity every time.
Christine’s podcast is called Podcast Guesting for Profit, which I can highly recommend checking out. Christine has a free offer for everyone here which shows you 20 ways to monetize one podcast interview and I know Christine would love it if you connect with her on LinkedIn.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Do you ever wonder if you're just kidding yourself about being in business as a coach, speaker or consultant?
Are you one of the many who talk a good game but don't deliver the goods or one of the people who get stuck in overthinking things to the point of inaction?
Do you have realistic expectations and are they based on the action you're going to take to achieve the outcomes or... are you just kidding yourself?
This week I wanted to try out a somewhat more freeform style of episode, more like a fireside chat. Let me know if you like it or think it was a mess. Next week I'm bringing you my chat with The Queen. No, not Camilla, Christine Ammerman, the Queen of Podcast guesting. Don't miss it.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
You can now leave tips for the show, and I don't mean advice, I mean some monetary contribution to the value and production of the show. Of course, the best way to let me know you enjoyed the show is still by sharing it with others.
Is done truly better than perfect? What’s the power of imperfect action?
Angela Henderson is an international business coach, keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, blogger, and mental health clinician with a wide variety of experience and self-made successes. She’s anti-hustle, she’s anti-perfectionist and she helps small business owners navigate the challenges of building a successful business while maintaining a life and she passionately believes you can achieve too.
When you see people like Pat Flynn, Chris Ducker, Harv Eker, and maybe even myself and Angela on big platforms speaking and wonder how you could possibly do the same. We were all where you are now, we’re just a few steps further along.
How can you work your way to a place at the table with 6, 7 or more-figure business owners without imposter syndrome taking you out?
You can listen to Angela’s newly rebranded podcast here https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/business-life-conversations/id1406595178 and connect with Angela on LinkedIn
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Why is it that most of us will do just about anything to avoid picking up the phone and calling someone, even when that call might get us a new client or booking?
Coaches and speakers need to be good at picking up the phone. Why? Because in most situations of getting a new client or booking, you're going to make a lot more progress speaking to relevant people than you ever will sending emails and SMS messages.
I'm not saying you can't make sales and bookings without making calls but I am saying that your ability to close the deal will increase when you pick up the phone (or hop on Zoom).
I'm using this episode to explore what I think are some of the key resistance factors and how I overcame them. This really does come only from my own experience and not from any specific research, although some of the wisdom and guidance I have received in this area may well come through and is certainly relevant.
Getting good at something most people aren't willing to do will set you apart. Currently, especially in the world of high-ticket sales, it's proving to be one of the most effective strategies for growing your community and increasing sales. Best of all, you'll relate more to clients and customers, building relationships in a way that most others aren't willing to do.
Be sure to check out Episode 96 with Weny Harris on How to warm up your cold calls and if you want to know more about Wendy, you can find her on LinkedIn.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Are webinars still effective for growing a coaching or speaking business?
If you're thinking of using webinars, you'll want to get some insights from one of the founders of the amazing platform Webinar Ninja, Nicole Baldinu, and she's my guest on this episode of Podfluence.
We go behind the scenes of Webinar Ninja and also one of the top business podcasts in the world, $100 MBA with Omar Zenhom, Nicole's husband and business partner. Here's the link to the episode we discuss in the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-%24100-mba-show/id906218859?i=1000578374648
We discuss how important podcasting has been to their businesses, both as hosts and as guests. You'll want to know what Nicole says you'll catch with a podcast...
Nicole shares some of her journey to being an entrepreneur, having previously been a school teacher. We both had some things to say about moving from regular jobs into entrepreneurship and the challenges that come on that journey.
Nicole has her own show out with her best friend Kate Erickson, it's called 'Nicole and Kate can relate.' Do go check it out. You can also find out more about Webinar Ninja here: https://webinarninja.com/
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
2 things fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
In this episode of Podfluence, we tackle the issue of lacklustre podcast guests and offer advice for those aiming to elevate their performance.
I've noticed that many people shy away from speaking up online due to a fear of negative reactions, resulting in bland and unremarkable content. To combat this, I urge you to turn up the dial on your personal energy and express your passions and convictions wholeheartedly.
Additionally, I stress the importance of tough love - being willing to challenge clients and respectfully disagree with others, while still remaining positive and kind in feedback delivery.
Ultimately, I believe that being memorable requires standing out, and the only way to achieve that is by authentically and passionately embodying your work.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
There are 2 things that fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
What really works for businesses wanting to use podcasts as a marketing tool?
If you worry about there already being too much competition in the podcast space, this could be your episode as it turns out there’s plenty of room near the top.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter HERE to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and pick up your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
There are 2 things that fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Mentioned in this episode:
Join me at the completely Virtual Podfest Global event, 27th to the 30th March 2023.
Use my code "Ball49" for a ticket to join us; https://podfestglobal.online/ and connect with me on the Whova app once you're registered. I'll be on the audience growth panel on March 30th at 1.30pm EST, 6.30pm BST and 7.30pm CET. Hope to see you there.
How much bad advice is out there?
How many people are creating valuable content in podcasts?
We tend to think there is huge competition in the podcast space but the reality seems to be that there is very little valuable and quality content out there. Here is the opportunity.
Neal Veglio is a podcast coach, editor and educator with a long history in podcasting and also in the broadcasting world. He’s known for speaking his mind and being unafraid to speak out on the more negative aspects of the podcasting world.
If you’ve ever wondered who to trust for podcast and promotion advice or you are trying to spray content all over the internet and wondering why it doesn’t work, this is your episode.
Should you listen to Gary Vaynerchuck’s advice?
How you can easily game the Apple Podcasts charts (if you want to)?
Why a top UK podcast isn’t really a top UK podcast.
Find Neal on LinkedIn and at Podknows Podcasting
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter. CLICK HERE to get articles and show updates every week(ish).
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of The Complete Podcast Guest Superstar Framework
There are 2 things that fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Mentioned in this episode:
Join me at the completely Virtual Podfest Global event, 27th to the 30th March 2023.
Use my code "Ball49" for a ticket to join us; https://podfestglobal.online/ and connect with me on the Whova app once you're registered. I'll be on the audience growth panel on March 30th at 1.30pm EST, 6.30pm BST and 7.30pm CET. Hope to see you there.
Have you ever been let down, disappointed, frustrated that things take so long and wondered if it’s just you, this is your episode.
In this episode, I’m asking the question “ Is patience still a virtue in the digital business world?” and talking about learning to be more resilient and play the long game is essential not only in podcasting but also in life and business. We will finally be wrapping up the 7 Deadly Sins of Podcasting series. So hurry up… let’s get on with the show!
Want my new framework for going from zero to hero with podcast guesting? You can download it for FREE right here: The Complete Superstar Podcast Guest Framework
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn every Wednesday and click here to get direct access a day earlier, plus my free Podcast Guest Pre-Going Live checklist as well as articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group
There are 2 things that fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Mentioned in this episode:
Join me at the completely Virtual Podfest Global event, 27th to the 30th March 2023.
Use my code "Ball49" for a ticket to join us; https://podfestglobal.online/ and connect with me on the Whova app once you're registered. I'll be on the audience growth panel on March 30th at 1.30pm EST, 6.30pm BST and 7.30pm CET. Hope to see you there.
What does it take to create psychological safety in a work environment and how can leaders be more ethically and effectively influential and persuasive?
In this episode, Tracy Tutty helps to answer what does it take to create psychological safety in a work environment and a positive non-toxic working culture, and how can we, as leaders, be more ethically and effectively influential and persuasive.
Tracy is a herbalist, chartered accountant and performance coach in New Zealand who knows very well how draining leadership roles can be when we don't take care of ourselves and our relationships.
We get into discussing influence and persuasion as a service and how we can be more effective and influential in leadership roles through caring and communication, creating environments where people feel seen, heard and valued.
Tracy hosts her own podcast called Project Joyful and has a blog with the same name. Find some joy for yourself today by checking out her content. You can also find out more about her Corporate Sage Effect training program from her website: https://projectjoyful.com/
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn or Convert Kit to get articles and show updates every week.
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to grow your list with podcasts.
There are 2 things that fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Are downloads the best measure of success in podcasting?
Did you think it was OK to turn up for a virtual interview in your PJs?
We’ve probably all had the experience of being unfairly judged by one superficial aspect that felt unfair. You may also have felt at times that other people don’t get your definition of success. It’s easy to get focused on the wrong metrics and it happens all the time in podcasting.
Most people think podcast downloads are the be-all and end-all metric but that is blinding us to reality. Also, now that most podcasts are recorded with video, how should we be showing up for recordings?
In this episode, we’re taking a fairly shallow dive into vanity metrics and vanity in general as one of our 7 deadly sins of podcasting series.
If you want to check out the hilarious TED talk from the late and great Sir Ken Robinson, here's the link: https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, Medium or Beehive to get articles and show updates every week(ish).
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to grow your list with podcasts.
There are 2 things that fill my heart with joy: one is people sharing my episodes because they've been helpful and hopefully entertaining, and the other is people leaving reviews for Podfluence on Apple Podcasts or PodChaser. Either of these will earn my ever-lasting gratitude and both might just get you on my Christmas card list.
Of course, if you REALLY like the show, you're welcome to support Podfluence financially with our Supercast link Support the show
Mentioned in this episode:
Join me for beta test of my new program The Professional Podcast Guest Authority System for Business Coaches.
If you’re a business coach who’s looking for an effective long-term marketing strategy that doesn’t require spending a fortune on paid ads, sleazy or spammy marketing practices and can raise your status in your niche, I’d like you to join me for the beta-testing of my new program The Professional Podcast Guest Authority System for Business Coaches. If you’d like to be involved, shoot me an email at john@presentinfluence.com with the subject line ‘Beta Test’ and I’ll add you to the list.
Being a coach can be frustrating. You learn to become a coach. You put in the hours of coaching and build up your confidence to start charging for your services, but then you find out you need to have media and marketing strategies, and you need to do sales and loads of other things that aren't coaching. Aren't your zone of genius.
Some coaches don't bother and end up falling by the wayside. Some will find work with coaching companies that will help to find you clients and will give you an hourly rate, and some will want to do things their own way and grow their own coaching business. Or maybe a combination of those options, and this episode is for those of you who really are ready and willing to learn and do what it takes to grow your business.
Podfluence is all about growing your business and your brand to help you get more clients and more opportunities, but we need to know how to find or create these opportunities.
My guest is Simone Sauter, and Simone became a divorce coach after her partner of 10 years, suddenly left her. In that time, she found that one of the best ways to promote her own business and service was by getting featured in prestigious magazines and on podcasts. She figured out how to do that, and did such a great job of it that people started asking her to teach them how to do it too. So now Simone is a publicity coach for professional coaches like you and me.
If you've been wanting to grow your business and your personal brand, but struggling with the how, you are going to get some great tips in this episode and we'll be taking a look at why coaches should be getting featured in magazines and other podcasts, and how to get you started with this and what you need to be doing to grow your business through digital media.
You can download Simone's insider tips giveaway here: https://www.simonesauter.com/insider-tips/
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, Medium or Beehive to get articles and show updates every week(ish).
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to grow your list with podcasts
Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show.
Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using this link Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Mentioned in this episode:
Join me for beta test of my new program The Professional Podcast Guest Authority System for Business Coaches.
If you’re a business coach who’s looking for an effective long-term marketing strategy that doesn’t require spending a fortune on paid ads, sleazy or spammy marketing practices and can raise your status in your niche, I’d like you to join me for the beta-testing of my new program The Professional Podcast Guest Authority System for Business Coaches. If you’d like to be involved, shoot me an email at john@presentinfluence.com with the subject line ‘Beta Test’ and I’ll add you to the list.
In this episode, how can you avoid the common mistakes most people make as podcast guests?
Discover the 3 simple fixes that can have you standing out head and shoulders above everyone else and stop people tuning out, dropping off or looking for something else to listen to.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluencer Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, Medium or Beehive to get articles and show updates every week(ish).
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to build authority with podcasts
Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show.
Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using this link Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Mentioned in this episode:
Join me for beta test of my new program The Professional Podcast Guest Authority System for Business Coaches.
If you’re a business coach who’s looking for an effective long-term marketing strategy that doesn’t require spending a fortune on paid ads, sleazy or spammy marketing practices and can raise your status in your niche, I’d like you to join me for the beta-testing of my new program The Professional Podcast Guest Authority System for Business Coaches. If you’d like to be involved, shoot me an email at john@presentinfluence.com with the subject line ‘Beta Test’ and I’ll add you to the list.
Tim Reid, an international coach and speaker, takes on the challenge of creating a successful podcast to build audience and authority and discovers the surprising irony that making podcasting a hobby unlocks the time, money, and energy needed to achieve success.
"If you're into podcasting, make podcasting your hobby. What I mean by that, Johnny, is when something's a hobby, you'll find the time, you'll find the money, you'll find the resources, you'll find the energy, you'll put it in your diary, you'll look forward to the next time it comes around because it's a hobby."
Tim Reid is the host of the Small Business Big Marketing Podcast and the author of 'The Boomerang Effect'. He is a renowned business speaker who has interviewed over 595 successful business owners about their business journey and the role of marketing.
Tim Reid was an aspiring radio personality and when he was given the opportunity to use a fancy studio he seized it, creating the Small Business Big Marketing Podcast and becoming Australia's first business podcast. As the podcast gained traction, Tim realized podcasting was a powerful tool for creating brand awareness and he started to reap the rewards of his hard work. Podcasting has been his hobby and business for the past 13 years and he is passionate about helping other podcasters reach their dreams. By combining entertainment and education, Tim Reid has created a successful podcast and encourages other podcasters to respect the ads that support their shows.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
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How to make podcasting a business and why it is an amazing format for business owners.
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How to monetize a podcast by creating your own products or using third-party sponsors.
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How to create compelling content that educates and entertains listeners.
Resources:
The Small Business Big Marketing podcast
Check out his Website
Give him a call with a question for his show at +61 480 015 150 and let him know what marketing is working for you. He may play it in an upcoming episode.
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
Alex Sanfilippo | How to use podcasts to create business success
Mark Asquith | How to have a full time career in podcasting and why you shouldn't learn marketing from a podcaster
Connect with me:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/johnaball
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/johnaball
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You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to build authority with podcasts
Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show.
Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using this link Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluencer Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, Medium or Beehive to get articles and show updates every week(ish).
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to build authority with podcasts
Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show.
Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using this link Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
If you're going to spend time being a guest on other podcasts, don't you want to know how to make the most of your appearances? I can't imagine why you wouldn't and this episode is gonna help.
I'm speaking with Jason Cercone, host of Pod Theory and Evolution of Brand, Jason is helping people improve their experiences and ability as podcast guests. If you're a regular listener, you will already imagine that we have. a lot in common but whilst we have many commonalities, there are also areas of divergence that make our approaches distinctive.
Some big questions in this episode:
- How fast should you get to the meat of things?
- What does your host want to achieve?
- The 2 main types of podcast guest
- How to sell by not selling
- Why starting your own show might not be a great idea and when you should
- How to establish yourself as an industry authority
Jason has done some deep-dive research into podcasting that gives him a great overview of the industry, such as it is, and how you as a business owner can be making a bigger impact with audiences.
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, Medium or Beehive to get articles and show updates every week(ish).
You are warmly invited to join other coaching & speaking professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group and get your free download of How to build authority with podcasts
Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show.
Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using this link Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
As a podcast host, I see two main approaches for guests who want to come on my show. One gets results, the other not so much. Which are you using?
This week it's a short solo episode continuing the theme of the 7 deadly sins of podcasting, which can all probably apply to any of our professional interactions and collaborations with content creators.
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Connecting with an audience isn't always easy, especially when you can neither see nor hear them. One way to do this is by making the right connections in their thoughts and that is where the magic begins.
My guest today is making a welcome return as a friend of the show to help us connect more. In fact, he's going to teach us how we can inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime. Are you ready to learn a new superpower?
I first encountered Simon Lancaster watching his TEDx Verona talk on YouTube where I was introduced to the world and art of rhetoric. As someone with a keen interest in influence and persuasion, it was like being given the keys to enter a magical land that I had never known existed before. I find rhetoric just as exciting today as I did then and one of the people I have learned the most from in this subject is my guest on this episode.
During the lockdowns, many of us were desperate for connection with our fellow humans and Simon felt that need very acutely too finding new ways to connect, keeping his speechwriting skills sharp and discovering a new platform as well as a new passionate hobby.
The show was a live launch for Simon's book Connect which has taken somewhat longer than anticipated to publish as a podcast episode but I think it is a great way to close off 2022 and welcome 2023. Simon's book recommendations in this episode were Sense by Russell Jones and How Confidence Works by Ian Robertson. I added both to my own personal reading list.
Make sure you learn Simon's 6 powerful speechmaking tools near the end of the episode and join us again in the new year when we will continue our series on the 7 Deadly Sins of Podcasting that you need to avoid and overcome to be a successful guest.
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I started a 7 Deadly Sins of Podcasting in my weekly newsletter and wanted to bring it to you here on the podcast too.
Number one of the 7 deadly sins of podcasting is gluttony or what we also call over-indulgence. Many of us like to talk but sometimes we risk taking over or ignoring the cues from show hosts and making it all about us instead of considering the audience and what they would most benefit from.
What do we do about it? How can we deal with it as show hosts? What's the most likely outcome of being too self-absorbed and self-indulgent as a podcast guest?
Look out for my holiday special episode coming out later this week as I bring back the amazing Simon Lancaster to the show.
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Do you really know what people think about you or your professional brand?
Are the words you use to speak about yourself or your products and services creating the right connections in the minds of your prospective customers?
Is there a better way to communicate with people who have vastly different opinions and beliefs than just expressing your own beliefs more loudly or disparaging theirs because you know they are not right?
My guest on this episode is Lee Carter and Lee has written an amazing book called Persuasion: Convincing others when facts don't seem to matter. You'll likely hear me say several times in this episode that most of the recent books I've read on Influence and persuasion have been rehashes of Cialdini or Greene, unless they've actually been by those guys. There are some exceptions but it is quite rare to encounter knowledge in this field that is original and valuable and Lee has, in my opinion, managed that successfully.
In this episode, we'll discuss the rationality of people in general, language landmines, communicating with people who hold polar opposite beliefs and the role of active empathy in persuasion. We also got onto discussing how Lee was able to see that Donald Trump was going to win in 2016 when everyone else was saying he couldn't. I even managed to get Lee to share some of her top media tips from her many appearances on national media in the US.
Lee's book Persuasion: Convincing Others In A World Where Facts Don't Seem To Matter is available to buy in paperback, kindle format and on Audible. This is one I recommend getting on multiple formats because you're gonna want to refer to it time and time again.
(I've been waiting to bring this episode to you for so long and am super happy to finally release it. It's not been without problems. Despite the whole summer hiatus thing with my new job, and then getting covid, I also had to deal with technology issues on the platform I recorded the episode with. No one said podcasting would be easy... lol. That service actually offered to sponsor my episodes but I declined it as I can not in good conscience recommend a service I've had so many issues with. Just know that getting this episode to you has been a labour of love and it really is one of my personal favourite episodes of Podfluence. Let me know if it is yours too.)
Next time, It's just me and I'm going to be talking about the 7 deadly sins of podcasting. I hope you will join me for that.
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If you're a professional focused podcaster who could do with some help growing and monetizing your show, you should check out the Grow The Show podcast with Kevin Chemidlin. Kevin is helping countless podcasters like myself to make the improvements and practices on their shows that will get bigger audiences and more monetization to make more shows.
Do you really want to have Podfluence? You can't have charisma without having confidence but many of us hold ourselves back from feeling confidence or showing up in professional situations with the necessary level of confidence needed for people to pay attention. Remember those substitute teachers at school? The first sign of any weakness and lack of confidence from them would lead to the class going wild and terrorising them.
How can you be confident and charismatic if you've never felt able to before?
How can you be charismatic without confidence?
What's the trick to confidence?
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On relaunching my podcast and re-branding as Podfluence, I knew who I wanted as my first guest and am super grateful he agreed. Bob Gentle is not only a friend but one of the most insightful business coaches/consultants I've met. He's really well-clued into what's going on in the business world and knows a great deal about leadership branding.
I wanted to speak to Bob because he's a fellow podcaster with a show I still enjoy listening to and he's also appearing on more shows as a guest and is someone who not only believes in the power and potential of podcasting but has actively grown his business and professional authority with podcasts. Those things make him an ideal first guest for Podfluence.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why being really authentic is hard
- What makes someone charismatic
- The law of balance in business
- Is there still value in podcasting
- The fear of niching
- The #1 difference between you and the names on the books on your bookshelf
and a few other things besides.
I mentioned I'm a fan of Bob's podcast, and it's true. It's called The Personal Brand Entrepreneur Show and you can check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-personal-brand-business-show-personal-branding/id1439009077
I highly recommend Bob's Facebook Group The Personal Brand Business Dojo
& you can download a free copy of Bob's Personal Brand Business Roadmap, just Like I have: https://amplifyme.agency/personal-brand-business-success-blueprint/
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This one's just me, by myself, letting you know my big news, why I'm taking some time off and when I'll be back with the relaunch. Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) and get your free download of https://present-influence.ck.page/build-authority (How to build authority with podcasts) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What is thought leadership? Is it being a guru with all the answers? Is it being the leading voice and authority in your industry? Perhaps that's what it has been seen as for a long time and for many, this might make thought leadership seem unattainable and maybe even undesirable. My guest Trevor Merriden is here to blast through our preconceptions and misconceptions about thought leadership and show us that modern thought leadership is a conversation we can all be a part of. Trevor is a thought leadership consultant and content strategist with a history in journalism and ghostwriting, as well as being a radio show host and podcaster himself. In this episode: What is thought leadership? How to guide the future Conversations that lead to sales The age of the guru is gone Why it's better not to have all the answers Trevor's three C's The power of curiosity
If you would like to know more about Trevor and thought leadership, Trevor invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden/) and/or visit his website http://www.merribornmedia.co.uk/ (http://www.merribornmedia.co.uk/) I feel confident that you will get value and takeaways from this conversation and I'd love to hear what they are. Please reach out on social media or email through my website presentinfluence.com Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) and get your free download of https://present-influence.ck.page/build-authority (How to build authority with podcasts) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My guest for this episode is Paul Ruppert who has some amazing experiences and stories to share from his time working in the US political machinery and also in the private tech sector. Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) and get your free download of https://present-influence.ck.page/build-authority (How to build authority with podcasts) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How does someone go from professional nanny to best-selling author and then help other amazing people publish and profit from their books and knowledge? That's what my guest Lily Petrascu is all about. She helps people with great knowledge and useful experience get their books written and then leverage an amazing network she has built up around her to help those books flourish. Lily is someone you will want to get to know. Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) and get your free download of https://present-influence.ck.page/build-authority (How to build authority with podcasts) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) and get your free download of https://present-influence.ck.page/build-authority (How to build authority with podcasts) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Is being everywhere on social media the only way to grow a personal brand business? How can we make sure we are being ethical in our enrolment processes and client acquisitions, especially when so many out there are being less than? Coach Jan Broders has built a business as a stress and overwhelm coach without being all over social media. In this episode he explains how he does that and the principles that keep him ethical and develop strong client relationships. Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) and get your free download of https://present-influence.ck.page/build-authority (How to build authority with podcasts) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Many of us have had that feeling of being invisible, in life and in business, especially if we are on the introverted side of the scale. If that's you, you're going to love this episode with Stevie Dawn Carter where we discuss emotional intelligence, performance energy and how to be someone who is getting noticed for the right reasons. Most of us have heard about emotional intelligence but most people don't really know what it means. Stevie is going to explain all of that and how emotional intelligence is a key aspect of improving your communication and connection skills. I learned a lot in my chat with Stevie and I know you will too. Dr Stevie Dawn Carter is a professional speaker and coach based out of Mansfield, Texas. Her experience as a 4-time business owner, along with her work in the private and public sector, allows her to enhance her presentations with real-life stories and examples that are applicable to every audience. Her educational background includes a master’s degree in sociology from Wichita State University and a doctorate in leadership from Colorado State University. With over 20 years of teaching and training experience, Dr Stevie Dawn approaches every engagement with humour, inspiration, and energy to get people moving towards their best lives. In this episode: Connect to your why Overcome feeling invisible What is EQ? How does EQ relate to communication? The difference between good and bad performance energy How to pump up your energy Why you should be more like a shark and more...
In the episode, Dr Stevie promised you a special checklist and you can https://drsteviedawn.activehosted.com/f/16 (grab that here) you can visit Stevie's own website here: http://www.drsteviedawn.com/ (http://www.drsteviedawn.com/) and get your copy of https://amzn.to/3yTh6HU (Always Be The Shark here) To connect with Stevie on social media, here's where to go: https://www.instagram.com/drsteviedawn/saved/ (Instagram ) https://www.facebook.com/steviedawncarter (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/in/steviedawnblakely/ (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/sdinspires (Twitter) Dr Stevie's book recommendations were https://amzn.to/3luPe54 (Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry), https://amzn.to/3luPe54 (Atomic Habits by James Clear) and https://amzn.to/38Dpy3e (Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert). Want to find out what podcasting could do for your business? Take this short quiz https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities (https://mrqz.to/podcastpossibilities) Come and join other professionals who are building their authority through podcasting in the Podfluencers Facebook Group https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ (https://bit.ly/3aesFPJ) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My guest today is storytelling academic Leon Conrad who gives us a real masterclass in understanding stories and how we can best utilise it. He's here to give us some insights into his new book The Unknown Storyteller and I feel certain you're gonna love it.
What comes to your mind when you hear something like storytelling for business? Are you envisioning someone in professional attire reading bedtime fairy tales to C-suite executives dressed as babies being put down for their afternoon nap? Well... if you weren't, you probably are now. Of course, this is not what storytelling for business is about, as funny as that might be. My guest on this episode is Sophie Wadsworth. Sophie is an executive coach who is teaching people the power and value of stories in their professional lives. Sophie shares how you can weave stories into your communication without being a professional storyteller. The power of this is it can help us to be more relatable, to drive change and to develop magnetic leadership. In this episode: Why it's worth taking time to reflect How to find the stories you already have Knowing how much to reveal about yourself Why you should consider your challenges How to help an audience to go with you in a story How your stories make you more magnetic and charismatic
Sophie shares her book recommendation of Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo. Having read it myself, I think it is well worth checking out, even if you have no intention of ever taking to the stage with a TED talk. If you'd like to check it out too, here's the link: https://amzn.to/3vRriif (https://amzn.to/3vRriif) If you'd like to connect with Sophie, you can find her on LinkedIn and let her know that you heard her on Speaking Influence. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-wadsworth-99368073?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B2owpDbWfQvq7eZq7TNn4MA%3D%3D (linkedin.com/in/sophie-wadsworth-99368073) If you'd like to stay up to date with all that is going on with Speaking Influence and also read additional articles, get access to video content and invites to events for people looking to build professional authority and become powerfully persuasive communicators, you can subscribe to my Podfluencer Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn using this link https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/podfluencer-weekly-6882642444815519744/ (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/podfluencer-weekly-6882642444815519744/) and if you'd like to know my top 5 influence & persuasion books, you can get access to my FREE PDF here: https://bit.ly/3wbc3jh (https://bit.ly/3wbc3jh) See you next time. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
I do wonder how many business owners find themselves where I've been, feeling like they're working hard and doing all the things they see industry leaders doing but not experiencing even a fraction of their success? They're burning rubber with the wheels spinning and have barely crossed the start line, let alone the finish line. I first encountered my guest today through Pat Flynn's YouTube channel. Pat is someone I've been following for a long time and this guest said that you can't expect people to take you seriously in business if you don't have anything they can buy on your website. It was a wake-up call for me and the start of my learning from someone who has now become a business mentor and a friend. His name is Chris Ducker and he's the author of several best selling books including Virtual Freedom and Rise of the YouPreneur. In this episode: Chris' biggest influence builder Why most entrepreneurs are starting in the wrong place How to level up your business The damage done by shortcuts Why Chris started a podcast The power of being prepared and more...
This is an unmissable episode if you are in business yourself, especially if you're not taking off and feeling frustrated. Chris gave several book recommendations on the show: Zig Ziglar's See you at the top https://amzn.to/3LGNyAI (https://amzn.to/3LGNyAI) Gary Vaynerchuck's Crush It https://amzn.to/3y2U0y5 (https://amzn.to/3y2U0y5) and Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark Winters https://amzn.to/3vs9g65 (https://amzn.to/3vs9g65 )
You can find out more about Chris, his books, the incubator program, his round table, podcast and more from his website https://www.chrisducker.com/coaching (https://www.chrisducker.com/coaching) and he's always happy to connect with people on social media. Let us know what your takeaways have been from this episode of Speaking Influence. Are you wondering if a podcast is the right move for your business or whether there are other ways to leverage podcasting beyond having a show then we should talk? Book a free 15-minute discovery call with me https://calendly.com/presentinfluence/15-discover-coaching (https://calendly.com/presentinfluence/15-discover-coaching) and let's get the power of podcasts working for you. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In a focus on what really differentiates people in podcasting, training, public speaking and edutainment in general, there does seem to be a group of people who just seem to have something about them. That je ne sais quoi, the x-factor, a charisma that makes them much more appealing to listen to than 'average' people. In this episode, we get into some real talk about the elements of charisma and why it matters with coach, speaker, podcaster and personal development trainer Daniel Tolson. I had thought for the longest time that I was unique in the personal and professional development world as a former flight attendant who had become a coach and podcaster but it turns out, not so much. However, it's nice to have met someone with so many similarities in their journey and has helped me put to bed the idea that my past as a trolly dolly was a barrier to my future as anything else. One of the things I think is striking about the conversation with Daniel is that he's failed many times in business. More times than most people would even try. Despite that, he's persevered and is now doing very well with his own show, his coaching & training business and a nice life in Taiwan. We both left our flying careers around the same time and it is interesting for me to have found out that my challenges were far from unique. Whilst we did talk a little about our flying days, it's hard for two ex hosties not to, we mostly discussed influence and persuasion through the lens of charisma, something that has a huge impact on influence, authority and persuasive capability. Whilst wit and charm were taught to Daniel as being key from a young age, there's an element he feels made all the difference but most people don't get. In this episode: Coaching at 40,000ft Charisma = wit+charm+? The importance of the basics Getting in your own way The achievement mindset Coming back from failure and more...
This was a fun chat between 2 former flyers and present podcasters which I am certain you will enjoy and get value from. The book Daniel mentions is called Maximum Achievement and is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3OAWSYP (https://amzn.to/3OAWSYP) If you'd like to know more about Daniel you can visit his site https://danieltolson.com/ (https://danieltolson.com/) or find him on social media. As you will tell from the show, he's super friendly. Please let us know what you like and what you take away from the episode and consider leaving a 5* review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.com Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Is hypnosis a real thing? Is Neuro-Linguistic programming a scam? Are there important elements of influence and persuasion that just can not be taught? You will discover the answers to all these questions and more as we delve into the secret world of the mentalist. Mentalism is the performance art of demonstrating seemingly magical and mysterious powers of influence and persuasion, at times appearing to cross into the realms of magic, but as my guest Duncan Stevens tells us, mentalism and magic are very different worlds. If you have ever seen the amazing Derren Brown at work, you will know that mentalism and tricks or sleights of the mind can be very entertaining and also quite spectacular. Duncan Stevens is a professional mentalist, a terrific keynote speaker and the author of Effective Influence, one of the few books on influence and persuasion I have ever come across that gives us useful and practical examples of influence and persuasion at work. Duncan is also the CEO and founder of the Influence Association in the UK, an organisation that helps businesses understand and apply the psychology of influence and persuasion, to be able to stand out in the marketplace. In this very enjoyable and fun conversation, Duncan and I got onto talking about things like manipulation, using influence and persuasion to con people and how stage hypnosis works. We also had the chance to discuss suggestibility and the predictability of humans who like to think of ourselves as unpredictable, which he very capably demonstrates on me with several tricks. In this episode: What is mentalism? Is hypnosis real? Why mentalism is not magic. Is manipulation always bad? Will Duncan be able to trick Johnny? Why we need to understand influence on business Can you be mind-controlled? What is the one tool of influence that can not be taught?
You can find out more about Duncan at https://duncanstevens.com/ (DuncanStevens.com) and at the https://influenceassociation.com/ (InfluenceAssociation.com) and you can check out his book Effective Influence on Amazon https://amzn.to/3KSM322 (https://amzn.to/3KSM322). For https://amzn.to/3rxWW1B (Kindle Unlimited) users, you can read it for free as part of your subscription. (We use Amazon affiliate links and we may make a few pennies from your purchases but it won't cost you any extra.) Next time on the show I am speaking with the silky smooth voice of Daniel Tolson, a professional coach, speaker, trainer and podcaster who had so many business fails you would have thought he'd give up. He didn't and he is now very successful and also a super nice guy. I promise you won't want to miss it. Also, keep an eye out for new influence & persuasion book reviews coming up and some new style of episodes where I'm going to share some of my knowledge and experience around influence and persuasion. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
One thing I know from the majority of my coaching clients is that they want to build their profile and become a known voice and go-to figure in their industry. And why would they not? You start getting invited on more stages, you start selling more books and courses and you start generating way more lead flow for whatever business you have. With that in mind, we continue the recent series of shows with professional podcasters by talking with Adam Adams, host of The Podcast on Podcasting and the man behind Grow Your Show where Adam and his team help people successfully start podcasts and build listenership. In this episode: What is the right way to start a podcast? Stop with the ready, fire aim and do ready, aim, fire Launch plans done right How to get earballs on your show (whatever earballs are?) Why more content output can be better Growing with quality and quantity Should you start as a guest or host? The best CTA on a podcast How podcasting can help your business
and more. Find out more about Adam and book your free discovery call at https://growyourshow.com/ (https://growyourshow.com/) Take a listen to The Podcast on Podcasting https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-podcast-on-podcasting/id1560389468 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-podcast-on-podcasting/id1560389468) A show that is regularly on my playlist. Books Adam mentions on the show are: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki https://amzn.to/3xlejq2 (https://amzn.to/3xlejq2) The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy https://amzn.to/3O0r4MH (https://amzn.to/3O0r4MH) Beyond Religion by the Dalai Lama https://amzn.to/3DT7NrQ (https://amzn.to/3DT7NrQ)
Please note that using these links to purchase may generate a little affiliate commission for the show and will not cost you a penny more, so please do consider using them to help support Speaking Influence. You may remember that I have been trying to set up an interview with Chris Ducker from YouPreneur and that's now booked in and promises to be a very fun episode. Next week, look out for my chat with mentalist and professional speaker Duncan Stevens. Have an amazing week.
Long, long ago (last Tuesday), in a galaxy far far away (the North of England) I chatted to one of the hosts of the Spark of Rebellion, a podcast about all things Star Wars, Mr Mark Asquith. Mark's a bit more than a Star Wars stan podcaster, he's one of the founders of Rebel Base Media, Captivate.fm podcasting and the host of the Podcast Accelerator podcast and is kind of a big deal in UK podcasting, often referred to as "That British podcast guy". To me, he's Mr Captivate and a great guy to chat to as someone who gets invited to speak the world over about podcasting and we had a chance to chat about how, why and whether you should be including podcasts in your professional ecosystem too. In this episode: The influence of the Terminator The trouble with taking yourself too seriously Podcasts for content marketing Is better > more? Why you should stop listening to gurus Motivation isn't the answer You should learn SEO Why you should always be yourself Why you shouldn't learn marketing from a podcaster Should you outsource your own show? What Apple say about ratings and reviews Can you be a full-time professional podcaster?
You're going to love the answers and I hope you will also be inspired to add podcasting into your professional ecosystem in some way, shape or form. If you'd like to try Captivate.fm free for 7 days as your podcast host, click here https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=johnball (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=johnball) Yes, it's an affiliate link but it won't cost you anything more and helps to support the show. If you want to start a show then here's the link to the free course Mark mentioned https://www.captivate.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast (https://www.captivate.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast) You can contact Mark on Twitter @MrAsquith and find out more about him at https://www.markasquith.com/ (https://www.markasquith.com/) Listen to Spark of Rebellion, a Star Wars podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spark-of-rebellion-a-star-wars-show/id1462305304 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spark-of-rebellion-a-star-wars-show/id1462305304 )or The Podcast Accelerator show https://www.markasquith.com/podcast-accelerator/episodes/ (https://www.markasquith.com/podcast-accelerator/episodes/) The books Mark recommends in the show are: Influence: The psychology of persuasion by Robert Cialdini https://amzn.to/3NJeNvW (https://amzn.to/3NJeNvW) Pre-suasion by Robert Cialdini https://amzn.to/3uODjmJ (https://amzn.to/3uODjmJ) The One Thing by Gary Keller https://amzn.to/3tZV9nI (https://amzn.to/3tZV9nI) Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3tWLZbF (https://amzn.to/3tWLZbF)
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Do you have a dirty mind? No, not those salacious thoughts about how nice that sexy guy/lady looked in those tight jeans earlier today. I'm talking about all the heuristics and unexamined beliefs that are hanging around in that lovely brain of yours and polluting your thinking. The truth is that we all fall prey to logical fallacies and cognitive biases more often than we realise and although we can't remove them all completely, there's a lot we can do to improve our thinking, do a bit of Feng shui on our beliefs and have a more beautiful mind. Change starts with awareness. The Art of Thinking Clearly is the first book I ever read about logical fallacies and critical thinking skills. There are many other books on this topic but I share this one because it's not in the academic style and it is very applicable for life. See if this review inspires you to read The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli. If you would like to get a copy of this book, please consider using this affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3LevrBD (https://amzn.to/3LevrBD) it won't cost you any extra and sends a few pennies our way to support the show. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
The powers of music and movement have inspired and empowered us since the earliest days of humanity and so I have wanted to explore more of this side of the arts for a while now and took the opportunity of my 50th birthday celebration to share with you a fun and light-hearted episode of Speaking Influence with some powerful thoughts. My guest is dancer and dance teacher Joseph Corella. Joseph made a big professional pivot during the pandemic to set up virtual dance classes but not any old dance classes, he wanted to make something fun for him and other adults to safely explore creativity, get or stay healthy and have fun dancing to show tunes. He started up https://www.567broadway.com/ (567Broadway.com ) so that anyone could start to feel like a Broadway star in the comfort of their own home. You can try out a live or downloaded online class with Joseph and find out for yourself how much fun it is. In this episode: Dance as a means of channelling expression and emotion The power of dance to create presence Personal state management with dance and music The power of Babs How many times has Joseph watched Beaches with Bette Midler? The influence & inspiration of Rita Moreno (West Side Story)
and more besides. This was a fun conversation and a lighter take on influence and persuasion. I hope you will enjoy it and check out some more recent episodes. If you are serious about connecting your message with the right audience, find out what our sponsor Brand Face can do for you. Visit http://LearnAboutBrandFace.com (LearnAboutBrandFace.com) and get your hands on some helpful resources. Thanks for tuning in and see you next time. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Over 70 years ago Dale Carnegie released the self-help classic called How to Win Friends & Influence People. Since then, it has gone on to be read and applied by many people, some of whom accredit their success to this book. I have been planning for a while to bring a series of book reviews back into my regular content. At first, I was planning a new show, then maybe just on YouTube and now I have decided to simply include it in the Speaking Influence catalogue. It's not so often you get to hear from me just by myself or that I give you more digestible episodes than my usual long interviews but this is essentially a test run to see if you like the content and enjoy these solo episodes or would prefer to have them added on to the main show? Your feedback is welcomed. You can contact me on Twitter https://twitter.com/johnaball (@johnaball) or through my website https://presentinfluence.com (presentinfluence.com) with any feedback or suggestions. If you want a copy of How To Win Friends & Influence People, please consider using my affiliate link https://amzn.to/3q8zPKq (https://amzn.to/3q8zPKq) I may only make a few pennies from your purchase but it won't cost you anything extra and it helps to support the show. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's one of the best, cost-effective, time-effective ways to build a following these days? Podcasting. My guest Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster with an entrepreneurial eye for opportunity. He's the founder of https://PodPros.com (PodPros.com) and https://PodMatch.com (PodMatch.com), both sites I enjoy using as a member and he is also a super nice guy. We chat about the opportunities in podcasting and what we see happening as it hits a huge growth spurt with YouTube, Facebook and now Twitter getting in on the podcast action. In this episode: Starting a podcast do's & don'ts Why podcast? Keeping the main thing the main thing Do you need to be an expert? What Alex wishes he'd known sooner What makes a valuable show guest? The opportunities in podcasting
and more besides. I encourage you to check out Alex's sites and to connect with him since he's a super nice guy. Alex's book recommendations are https://amzn.to/3MYnKB9 (High-Performance Habits) by Brendan Burchard and https://amzn.to/3KSsGFU (The Mom Test) by Rob Fitzpatrick. If you are interested in purchasing either of these, please use our affiliate links, it doesn't cost you anything extra and helps to support the show. Discover more about our show sponsors Brand Face by visiting http://learnaboutBrandFace.com (BrandFace.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
It's been said many times that it is important that people know, like and trust you. Likeability and reliability don't seem like the sexiest of success traits and yet, they are some of the most underrated ones, especially when we move away from the stereotypes of successful people being uncaring and lacking in empathy and we are awakening to the need to have a good relationship with our customers and the people whose products and services we buy. My guest Jackie Goddard has always had a passion for theatre and the dramatic arts and she saw a great opportunity to bring her experience and knowledge from that industry over to the world of communication skills and presentation training. Jackie's business and her podcast both share the name 'The Power to Speak' and if you want to hear me being a guest on Jackie's show, you can go here: https://apple.co/3vGA036 In this episode: How one person can directly affect the course of your life for good or bad Likeability & reliability as influence tools What it's like working with Dame Judi Dench What can we learn from theatre and the arts? How to bring out our joy and uniqueness You have to memorise to _________? What improv does to your brain
and more... The Ted talk Jackie mentions is by Charles Limb and can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BomNG5N_E_0 Jackie also mentions several books (if you buy them using our affiliate links it helps to support the show): Plato's Lemonade Stand by Tom Morris https://amzn.to/3MnA2CV The God of Small Things by Arrundhati Roy https://amzn.to/35SeJbL The Secret by Rhonda Byrne https://amzn.to/35SeMUZ (regular listeners will know my thoughts on this book but make up your own mind)
Coming soon, my first book review episode about How to win friends and influence people and a very fun and insightful chat with Alex Sanfilippo from Podmatch and Podpros. Don't miss them Get the best help with your business branding by visiting our sponsor Brand Face HTTP://learnaboutbrandface.com (HTTP://learnaboutbrandface.com)
Even in these challenging times, we must think about the future. I hope you will consider checking out my weekly newsletter where I talk a little about this and about our need to be wanted and how we can fulfil it. http://rb.gy/1upba9 This episode is all about the future of Speaking Influence and my plans to bring new and different elements to the show that will hopefully benefit all of us and keep things interesting. Your guidance as to what you like and don't like will be paramount but without experimentation, we end up with stagnation. I'd love to hear your thoughts and if you're interested in getting involved in the show, here's my email: john@presentinfluence.com or find @johnaball on Twitter. To find out more about BrandFace, visit http://BrandFaceStar.com (BrandFaceStar.com) or to get your Brand Score go to http://BrandFaceScore.com (BrandFaceScore.com) but remember to act fast, as it will not be available for long. Find out more about the amazing all-in-one platform New Zenler which I use myself for my website, course hosting, blog and more besides https://www.newzenler.com/invite/c8eaxu Go and make great things happen.
He got to the part in his pitch where he asked for the investment and they just laughed. When he spoke to his team afterwards, one of them said did you go in dressed like that? Whether it's seeking investments, a date, respect, a job or something else, how we look affects how others see us and with a little awareness and effort, we can make sure we're putting our best Gucci loafer forward. My guest Joseph Rosenfeld is a style advisor with years of experience in image consulting and personal branding. Modern Luxury Silicon Valley named him 'Best Personal Stylist' in 2020 and 2021. He's on a mission to help you maximise the power of your presence from the inside out and from head to toe. In this episode: Joseph's unusual influence and persuasion role model Why appearance is the key to mastering your presence How appearance is the prism people filter your gravitas from Why personal style saved Joseph's life How to get style right How many get it wrong The 3-part method to create a precise personal style
and more. Visit JosephRosenfeld.com for more information about Joseph. Remember to get your brand score from BrandFaceScore.com Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
If you don't know how to effectively talk about what you do and who you help then how can you expect others to be able to talk about you? Brand Face is all about helping you build authority and influence through your brand and connect with and persuade your ideal clients and customers through having your professional brand dialled in. I'm happy to say they have become sponsors of Speaking Influence since the start of 2022. This conversation with Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr is very helpful in understanding how much personal branding affects your results and can be the difference between making it or breaking it. In this episode: There are 77 points in personal branding to work on The common mistakes on personal branding How do you look to your customer? The 5 most important questions any brand should ask The importance of consistency Why pruning helps things to grow, including your brand
all this and much more. You can get help with your brand by visiting HTTP://brandfacestar.com (HTTP://brandfacestar.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How do you deal with buttheads without becoming a butthead yourself? My guest Jeremy Sherman has been studying multiple disciplines in human sciences in several of the top US homes of academia. As a self-proclaimed psychoproctologist, he helps us explore the asshole mindset and how to counter the tactics they often employ in arguments and why not countering assholery could be the end of us all. This and much more in a fun but adult conversation. (You will notice in this episode the US/UK divide. In the UK we call people arseholes as a derogative and in the US it's assholes. They mean exactly the same thing, so please consider them interchangeable for this episode and this is my unique rendition of the Gershwin classic 'you say asshole and I say arsehole, let's call the whole thing off!') In this episode: Why Yoda was wrong in Star Wars What is psycho proctology? What allows us to say someone is an asshole? Do assholes know they are being assholes? Irony as a tool of persuasion? How to tackle trolls
and more besides. You can find out more about my guest at JeremySherman.com and his book is called What's up with Assholes. Jeremy's book recommendations are Style: lessons in clarity and grace by Joseph Williams (definitely not in everyone's budget, sorry) and https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Building-Great-Sentences-Exploring-the-Writers-Craft-Audiobook/B00DB6BS7Y?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare (Building Great Sentences By Brooks Landon) available in audio as part of Audible's Great Courses series. Please do check out our show sponsors Brand Face and for a limited time you can take their Brand Score Quiz to find out if your brand is being seen the way you want it to. Go to https://BrandFaceScore.com (BrandFaceScore.com) and find out today for free. This episode contains strong language in this episode that may not be suitable for everyone. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Body size and body image are important to influence and persuasion, whether we like to admit it or not. As someone who has always struggled with my weight, I thought it would be fascinating to have a chat with someone who is using influence techniques to help her clients lose weight and keep it off. In this episode we will look at weight loss coaching from the inside and the outside. Renee Jones helps women (and a few men) get free of emotional eating so they can lose the extra weight and keep it off. In this episode: It's not hard to get free of emotional eating, just get the HANG of it What to do in a snack-filled home, at a family event, or at a buffet to stay on track The number one reason diets fail and how to make it work Food addictions and emotional triggers How to develop self-discipline Is low-carb right for everyone? Are you body positive?
and more... Renee is the author of 'What's really eating you?' and you can claim her free gift of an exercise she does with her clients here at https://www.packyourownbag.com/friends (https://www.packyourownbag.com/friends) Remember to take the FREE Brand Score Challenge at https://brandfacescore.com (https://brandfacescore.com) It's only free for a limited time, so go and find out if your brand is being seen the way you think. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Getting paid to speak may be easier than you think. I made getting paid to speak one of my top goals and I turned to some expert podcasts to help me achieve it. One of those shows was Speaker Lab, hosted by my guest for this episode, Grant Baldwin. It was a real treat for me last year to be a part of a special online class with Grant in Chris Ducker's Incubator program and have the opportunity to connect with someone who I had not only listened to many times but also read his book The Successful Speaker 3 times in succession and will probably return to it once again very soon. Grant invited members of the group to message him directly with any questions they did not get to ask during the event. Not only did I get a fast reply, I got a short video saying hello, answering the query and accepting the offer to be a guest on this show which I had cheekily tagged on. I got very excited about speaking to Grant and for me, it was a solidification of the material I have been learning from him and a great chance to take a specific look into the authority of being a public speaker and also a podcaster. I hope you will enjoy this conversation with Grant as much as I did and also share my excitement that at some point in the coming months I will also be speaking with Chris Ducker on the show. In this episode: How to decide what to speak about (for paid speaking) The silver lining for professional speakers from the pandemic How to find paying opportunities to speak The realities of a professional speaking business What are the best topics for earning money as a speaker? Grant's S.P.E.A.K. framework The 2 key tools you MUST have to be a paid speaker
Grant's own podcast is called https://thespeakerlab.com/podcast/ (The Speaker Lab) and is well worth a listen. Grant's book https://amzn.to/331XZ0L (The Successful Speaker )is available in multiple formats, audio being my preference, and full of great strategy, tools and real talk about becoming a successful paid speaker. To find out for free how The Speaker Lab can help you develop a career as a paid speaker, visit https://thespeakerlab.com/apply/ (https://thespeakerlab.com/apply) Grant's book recommendations are: https://amzn.to/3B1gRtg (The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham) and https://amzn.to/3ruy3V1 (Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson) Remember to check out our friends at Brand Face by visiting https://LearnAboutBrandFace.com (LearnAboutBrandFace.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
The curse of having a common name is that you can be mistaken for someone else but on the plus side it can be easy to remember. This is something I have in common with my guest Steve Smith. Our names may not be so distinctive but the knowledge and conversation really was. Steve is a business coach, keynote speaker and podcast host, so we had a few more things in common. In this episode: Why the right kind of clout matters How speaking in a professional capacity could harm your brand Why message matters What leaders need to possess My own challenge with presentation energy Why are your audience checking their devices? (May not be what you think) What happens when people think you're inauthentic?
and a few more things besides. Special thanks to our show sponsors at Brand Face. Find out how they can help you get the right message for your business to connect with the right audience in the right way. Visit https://LearnAboutBrandFace.com (LearnAboutBrandFace.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's your vocal brand? How is your voice best suited to make money for you or anyone else? How can you become an authority with the power of your voice? If you're interested in the answers, you've landed on the right episode. My guest Jodi Krangle is a voice artist and she has one of the nicest sounding voices, warm, soothing and comforting. She understands her own vocal quality and where her voice fits best for her market, including ASMR. In this episode: Should you hire a voice coach? How to identify your vocal brand Are you breathing the right way for vocal power? The realities of being a voice artist Why you should care about how you sound (audio branding) What kind of authority can a podcast give you? Who is one of my favourite voices of all time?
and more besides is a very light and fun conversation with one of the nicest people I met at Podfest in 2021. Jodi is super passionate about audio branding and she wants you to be too as it may be the missing piece to developing the trust factor you need to hit success. Check out Jodi's podcast Audio Branding and if you want to get serious about how you sound, you can download her Top 5 Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategy: https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/ (https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/) Jodi's book recommendations are anything by Seth Godin and EVerything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo. Enjoy the episode and remember to check out our sponsors Brand Face: https://Learnaboutbrandface.com (Learnaboutbrandface.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Oh boy! Do I have a treat for you this week! Get Known, Get Paid Mentor Nancy Juetten transforms speakers, experts and authors into sought-after podcast guests who speak their way to 6-figures and beyond. Nancy combines her years of public relations agency success, proven online marketing strategies honed since 2009, and velvet boot of accountability to kick clients into an empowering and sustainable gear of performance and profits. In this episode: Why appearing on podcasts is one of the best ways to build your professional profile Common mistakes people make with their bios How to craft a bio that will get you booked over and over again What makes people stand out as 'must have' guests? A masterclass in how to be a podcast guest Why me, me, me = no, no, no!
and more besides. In addition to being an Amazon #1 best-selling author and a consistent content creator, Nancy speaks up on 40+ podcasts and virtual stages each year with her sassy sound bites leading the way. Leading the Raise Your Voice – Make Your Impact Facebook Group is among her favourite ways to connect with new action takers who can soon become her best clients and newest success stories. Join right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RaiseYourVoiceMakeYourImpact (www.getknowngetpaid.com/group) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's the most important to your customers and clients? My guest Greg Kihlstrom is an expert on applying agile principles to things like customer experience and we have a great chat about why we should all consider customer experience and also a good chat about which professional assets make the biggest difference to your industry status and clout? In this episode: Bootstrapping a business How introverts can build success Why customer experience matters Becoming a known brand Why start a podcast? Leveraging your online content
and more. Greg's book recommendations are https://amzn.to/3nQoe1n (The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz), https://amzn.to/32ooNbf (Drive by Daniel Pink) and https://amzn.to/3fMGO62 (The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt). Greg's latest book is called https://amzn.to/32oq2az (Meaningful Measurement of the Customer Experience) and is available to buy now. Greg's podcast is called The Agile World and if you'd like to connect with him, he's on LinkedIn and happy to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom/) Remember to check out our sponsors BrandFace by visiting https://LearnAboutBrandFace.com (LearnAboutBrandFace.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
She walked up to him on the street and said, "Hey you! You were that trainer at the event I went to last year. Because of you I left my job and left my husband!" He gulped audibly and said sheepishlly, "Yeah, probably." "Becuase of you I am now doing the work I love and with my soulmate. Thank you, thank you, thank you." There is a lot of power and empowering influence to delivering events and personal growth trainings and few people know more about this kind of thing than Robert Raymond Riopel. Robert was spotted and mentored by my own mentor and friend T. Harv Eker and became the first person to deliver Harv's training and workshops without Harv being there, something he still does now. Since I am a coach and trainer with the Harv Eker organisation who has also worked with Harv for over 12 years and led the online versions of the live events Robert often leads, we have a lot of shared ground. In this episode: How you show up makes the difference Why you need to surround yourself with growth minded people What makes a great trainer The reality of burnout and coming back from it What makes an amazing trainer What are the 4 currencies of life?
And more besides. This was a great fun episode for me and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. Robert is the author of the book Success left a clue, and you can download it for free here: https://robertriopel.com/book1 Robert's book recommendation is one of my own personal favourites, https://amzn.to/3rxSyz6 (The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz), which to my mind has some of the best life principles to live by. Remember to check out our show sponsor BrandFace and get your brand connected to your perfect future clients. https://Learnaboutbrandface.com (Learnaboutbrandface.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show with your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How can someone go from making people's eyes glaze over when they start a presentation to having the wrapt attention of an audience and a rush for referrals with just a few hours of work? It's all about finding the silver bullet. My guest Neil Gordon helps speakers and authors become the face of their movement. With years of experience in publishing and a flare for performing arts, he realised that he was able to make a powerful impact with speakers in much less time than it took him to achieve similar results with writers. And so began his professional transformation from a bird of paradise to a chameleon (that will make sense in the episode, I promise). In this episode: The power and draw of mystery Why being a competent speaker is no longer good enough How to really be memorable How to find your silver bullet What is your public speaking spirit animal? Mastering the first 7 seconds of your talk
and more besides. You can find out more about Neil on his website: https://neilcanhelp.com/ (https://neilcanhelp.com/) where you can also take the quiz to find out your public speaker type. To learn more about our sponsors BrandFace, go to https://learnaboutbrandface.com (LearnAboutBrandFace.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's the worst thing that has ever happened to you in your professional life? Would you change it? If you did, would you be the person you are now? In this episode, we take a look at conflict in our own lives and conflict situations as a means for growth and also as an opportunity to persuade. My guest is a former weather presenter and has been the host of some home renovation shows in Canada. Her name is Elissa Lansdell and she's left her TV career behind now to teach authentic communication skills, and she really is very good at communicating. You can find out more about Elissa and how you can work with her at https://www.rockstarcommunications.ca/ (https://www.rockstarcommunications.ca/) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Here's a missing word quiz. When you have __________ in yourself, others will have __________ in you. You can use trust or confidence to fill the gap and that is one of the main themes of this episode. Today's professional needs to be able to communicate effectively, whether it's in the boardroom, on Zoom or from the platform. My guest is a professor of communication, the founder and lead trainer of Professional Presentation Strategies and the author of the brand new book 'The Effective Presenter'. His name is Ryan Warriner and I'm delighted to bring you our fascinating conversation. In this episode: Why confidence is so important in communication How Ryan helps students make the transition to professional life Why effective presenting is an essential skill for business Whether structure or emotion matters more Why some people mess up their presentations The challenges of getting feedback How to know if your presentation was effective
and more besides. Ryan's new book The Effective Presenter is available for pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JRXvuG (https://amzn.to/3JRXvuG) and you can find out more about his consultancy work here: https://www.professionalpresentationservices.com/ (https://www.professionalpresentationservices.com/) Ryan's book recommendations are: https://amzn.to/3t715LJ (How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://amzn.to/3t715LJ) https://amzn.to/32UxsTh (How to Manage Oneself by Peter Drucker - https://amzn.to/32UxsTh)
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Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Q. What has always been the best form of promotion and probably always will be? A. Word of mouth marketing, ie. getting people talking about you, your product or your service. Happy new year to you! Would you like some good PR? Let's get 2022 off to a flying start with one of the best ways to help you build influence and become known, without having to compete for keywords. Welcome to the world of Press Releases. My guest today is Mickie Kennedy and he's the founder of eReleases, a company that specialises in press releases and helping get other people talking about you. Who's it for? Who's it not for? What makes a compelling press release and what makes a waste of time and money as a press release? In this episode: What is a press release? Who should use press releases and why? How do you know if your press release is any good? Why press releases are so cost-effective when done right. How to get help with your press releases. How many releases do you need for a decent campaign?
and more besides. Find out more about Mickie and eReleases: https://www.ereleases.com/hello-ereleases/?a=115 (https://www.ereleases.com/hello-ereleases/?a=115) and take Mickie's FREE 1 hour Press Release strategy masterclass: https://www.ereleases.com/plan/ (https://www.ereleases.com/plan/) Mickie's book recommendation was https://amzn.to/3pPpbIF (Contagious: Why things catch on by Jonah Berger) available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3pPpbIF Remember to visit our show sponsors BrandFace: http://howbrandfaceworks.com/ (HowBrandFaceWorks.com) Join me next time when we'll be speaking about persuasive presentation skills. To sign up for my free Podfluencer Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, click the link: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/podfluencer-weekly-6882642444815519744/ (https://bit.ly/3JFUQnK) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How do you go from public speaking to professional speaking? What does the life of a professional speaker look like? How important is it to have a book or two published? As an author of multiple non-fiction books, an experienced speaker and a former president of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK, Lee Jackson knows a few things about what it takes to become a paid public speaker and how you go about building a business in on the back of public speaking work. In this episode: What you really need to start as a professional speaker What does the average day of a pro speaker look like? Do you have to be funny to be paid? Do you need to be published to get bookings? Who should not consider becoming a pro speaker? What big mistake should you avoid? What the heck is a Kajagoogoo?
This and more in an informative but light-hearted conversation about professional speaking. Lee has some great books available for you to check out. https://amzn.to/3zaEKxR (Get Good at Presenting) and https://amzn.to/3eyiynT (Get Good at Slides) are a few you may particularly want to check out. They are also available to read for free if you have https://amzn.to/3FM5Gq3 (Kindle Unlimited). You can find out more about Lee and his speaking work and workshops from his website https://leejackson.org/ (https://leejackson.org/) Lee recommends a few good books that are worth checking out: https://amzn.to/3sJhp53 (Outraged by Ashley 'Dotty' Charles) https://amzn.to/3HnqCE7 (Slideology by Nancy Duarte) https://amzn.to/3JtSrwv (Unspeak by Steven Poole) https://amzn.to/3FKgV28 (Bob Monkhouse's Complete Speaker's Handbook)
Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Is there a way of holding yourself that displays influence? What are the covert signals of power? We know about Aristotle's rhetoric but was there a school of movement that went with it? Can you tell if someone is lying just from their body language? All this and more will be answered in this special Xmas edition of Speaking Influence, and believe me, there's a lot to unwrap in this episode. Mark Bowden is an internationally renowned author, speaker and expert on body language and I'm delighted that he agreed to come on Speaking Influence and discuss the importance of body language in the spheres of influence and persuasion. Not only did Mark discuss these things but he gave us a mini masterclass on the body language of influence and persuasion both in real-life events and online ones. In this episode: What kind of school teaches body language? Is there a physical/performative type of rhetoric? The one thing we all have to fight against How gravity affects communication The secret signals of power How to generate passion on Zoom Mark's top influence tool
and more besides as always. Mark's latest book, co-written with Tracy Thompson, is called https://amzn.to/32JRzmo (Truth and Lies: What people are really thinking) and is available in multiple formats. I've just downloaded the audiobook for myself. His book recommendation is: https://amzn.to/3z8wxdj (The Ellipsis Manual by Chase Hughes) You can find out more about Mark at his website https://truthplane.com/ (https://truthplane.com/) and you can easily find some of his terrific talks on YouTube. A special word of thanks for everyone who has supported the show through its second year. I am very happy to be informing you that we now have our first sponsorship deal with a company called Brandface. You'll be hearing more about that soon and meeting the amazing people behind the brand. Your support is always appreciated and never taken for granted. If you got value from this show, others will too, so please share the love, share the episode. If you would like to support the show financially, please visit the Supercast page linked below, where for as little as $5USD a month you can help me to help make a bigger and better show.
I'm already lining up the most amazing guests for 2022 and can't wait to see what comes next in our exploration of influence and persuasion.
Thanks for listening, now go and make great things happen. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Authenticity! We keep hearing it. Authenticity! What does it really mean? Authenticity! It's become so overused as to become almost meaningless. My guest today believed that what we're looking for is not really authenticity but more self-awareness and vulnerability that lets people in and lets them know who we are. He is an actor, professional speaker, speaker trainer and veteran podcast guest, Tyler Foley. He was also in the Tru Calling TV show with the amazing Eliza Dushku, although only briefly... In this episode: Self-aware > Authentic Is it OK to swear on stage? Lessons from acting that carry into speaking The power and need for vulnerability Should you pay for your own stages? Why you should aim for different, not better How to resonate with your audience
and more besides. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
The skills of influence and persuasion have always been important in leadership. So much so that elites have often tried to keep them secret and out of the hands of those they seek to maintain power over and keep them in the hands of their own chosen future leaders. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a public figure, the ability to not only be seen and heard but to do so in a way that builds trust and relationships is more vital than ever. Tools like rhetoric and understanding the psychology of persuasion are no longer only for political leaders and lawyers. This show’s mission is to empower you with the superpowers of ethical influence and persuasion so that your message gets heard, your personal brand gets seen and you elevate your ability to help others with coaching, speaking and products and programs. From time to time we even take a look at the less ethical side of influence and persuasion so that we can defend ourselves against manipulation and counter negative intent with tools like critical thinking. We believe that ethical leadership starts with empowering and educating people and that the tools of influence and persuasion, from Aristotle to Robert Cialdini, are available to all of us who are filled with a mission to make things better. You can know that you’re in good company where you belong. Enjoy the show. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Few of us could imagine ending up with full custody of a younger sibling and becoming the primary caregiver for them and then discovering they had a terminal condition as they turned 15 years old but that is the story of my guest Andrea Wilson Woods who has gone on to become an advocate for better cancer healthcare and treatments in the US, especially for sufferers of liver cancer, the disease that she sadly lost her sister Adrienne to. In this episode: The challenges of becoming a health advocate Channelling grief into something good How one person really can make a difference The realities of trying to make change through political channels What kept Andrea going when she felt like quitting What you need to know if you're starting an NGO The power of storytelling in creating change Andrea's very first experience talking about her story in public
and much more besides. I apologise once again for the interview cutting out early, just as Andrea was telling us about her book. However, you can check the book out here: https://amzn.to/3GDWsvX (Better Off Bald): a life in 147 days and if you'd like to know more about Andrea's non-profit Blue Faery, you can check it out here: https://www.bluefaery.org/ (https://www.bluefaery.org/) Andrea's book recommendation was https://amzn.to/3oP2Omc (Blue Ocean Strategy) by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Imagine being on your commute to London, the usual crowded train, thinking about what the day ahead holds, wondering if you'll get a chance for a cuppa before you get to the office and then, you hear a crash, get thrown from your seat and wake up about 3 weeks later in hospital with 3rd-degree burns and your loved ones around you, not having known if you would make it. Finding out that 31 people on your train died and you should have been the 32nd. I'm not sure that's exactly how my guest's experience played out, but as you'll hear in this episode, it was along these lines. Pam Warren was a survivor of the Paddington Rail crash in October 1999. You wouldn't know it now, thanks to the work of skilful surgeons but Pam's face and body were badly burned. You could imagine that you would want to focus on your recovery and getting your life back. The idea of seeking justice and reforms might not be at the top of your agenda but that's what Pam Warren did. After discovering that the rail companies found it cheaper to pay compensation for accidents than make the train network safer, she could not let that stand and together with other survivors, campaigned tirelessly for better train safety. We will never know how many lives have been saved by Pam's campaigning but we can learn so much from her and the success of the Paddington Survivors Group. In this episode: Pam's personal story of the Paddington crash and what caused it The decision and cost of becoming a campaigner for train safety The challenges of influencing industry and government What Pam learned from previous safety campaigners to know what did and didn't work The hardest part about influencing the people at the top of government and industry Pam's top skill for influence in meetings with top brass
and much more as always. In what was a delightful conversation around some serious topics I can honestly say it was a privilege to speak with Pam and also find out what led Pam to become a professional speaker. It is always my goal to bring you interesting and informative conversations with experts and this is one occasion when I feel that brief was thoroughly filled. You can find out more about Pam and her professional speaking work here https://www.pamwarren.co.uk/ (https://www.pamwarren.co.uk/ )Pam's book recommendations were 'https://amzn.to/3ooasnB (Why We Sleep') by Matthew Walker and https://amzn.to/31vXLhD (Leo Tolstoy's 'War & Peace'.) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In the middle of delivering the report, he noticed that not only was she not really paying attention, but she was also playing Yahtzee on her phone. How did he know she was playing Yahtzee? The phone screen was reflected in her glasses. There could not be a surer sign that the data was not connecting and was less interesting than a phone game of Yahtzee. Hear the full version of this story and a few more in this new episode of Speaking Influence which is about influencing with data stories with professional data storyteller Sam Knowles. In this episode: How to present data in an interesting and engaging way What Sam did to annoy Naomi Klein in the 2nd edition of 'No Logo' Why we're all in the persuading business Why data can be persuasive with data stories How too much data works against you How the BeeGees have saved many lives and continue to do so Why you must gauge your audience's data tolerance
Sam is the author of https://amzn.to/2Z4ypGs (Narrative by Numbers) and https://amzn.to/3x5MqAd (How to be insightful) and is currently finishing his next book which will be called Asking Smarter Questions. He is one of the hosts of The Small Data Forum Podcast. His business is called https://insightagents.co.uk/ (Insight Agents) and you can connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/samknowlesdatastory?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BSf%2BSV7o3Tz%2BkcUiGhaFpvA%3D%3D (Sam on LinkedIn.) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
There was only one thing I knew for sure when I first connected with Brandon Eastman about him being a guest on Speaking Influence, which was that we were going to have an interesting conversation. In fact, I would say this episode is probably THE most conversational episode I've ever published and I felt like I was getting interviewed as much as I was interviewing, which is perhaps a testament to Brandon's natural skills as a podcast host himself. Brandon helps leaders and driven achievers break through their limitations, perform at their peak and achieve their biggest goals. He is on a mission to make a 1% difference in the world by empowering leaders to uncover their gifts and abilities and use them to positively impact others. He is the host of https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bbb-121-how-to-instantly-become-more-influential-persuasive/id1558665854?i=1000539055011 (The Be Better Podcast) which he kindly invited me on and clicking the link will take you to the episode of the show where we continued our conversation. He has many other great episodes to check out and is very active on LinkedIn, which some of my audience will know is one of my favourite platforms to hang out online. In this episode: Is college education a requirement for success? The dangers of modelling yourself on your heroes The 'enthusiasm' factor and why it matters The energy of success How a lack of authenticity can block your progress Why you should not try to over curate your physical gestures when presenting
and more besides. Brandon's book recommendations were https://amzn.to/3kbugYT (Rhonda Byrne's 'The Secret' )(and he distinctly says read the book rather than watch the film). Long time listeners will know I'm not a big fan of 'The Secret' but if you listen to our chat, you'll understand why I gave it a pass this time. He also recommends the book https://amzn.to/3CwiYFC ('Your Next 5 moves' by Patrick Bet-David.) You can connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonseastman/ (Brandon on LinkedIn) and his website https://bebetterindustries.com (https://bebetterindustries.com) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
This was their moment of truth. They needed to face the biggest challenge their company had ever faced and it was going to take powerful leadership to bring them through it. As they entered the room for the emergency meeting, the CEO took to the platform, over 30 expectant and stress filled faces stared up at him, hungry for a morsel of hope and inspiration that they could get through this and win. He opened his mouth to speak and in a clunky monotonous voice said "Ummm.... erm... this is all quite challenging, isn't it? You're all doing a jolly decent job and if we're lucky, we might still all have our jobs next week. OK, well, chin up and off you go then." And that was it. No inspiration. The hungry were not fed but left wanting and it didn't need to be that way. If only he'd known how to inspire confidence and to become a charismatic leader. My guest for this episode could have saved that poor CEO and spared those stressed employees from a limp and uninspiring talk and turned it into something uplifting, powerful and charismatic. Kurian Tharakan is an expert in charisma when it comes to leadership and is the author of the book https://amzn.to/3DRVFWY (The 7 Essential Stories Leaders Tell) which is available for free to https://amzn.to/3BXtqWq (Kindle Unlimited) members in the UK at time of publishing. In this episode: Why stories are so important to leadership The power of storytelling in sales A summary of the 7 essential stories charismatic leaders tell Story examples of the 7 meta-stories in action A unique offer from Kurian to 5 of our listeners Why religions keep spreading fast Why atheism often seems less attractive than religion The stories that lead a team to victory
and more besides in this fun and informative chat. If you want to take Kurian up on his offer and you are one of the first luckly 5 to do so, make sure you include that you got the offer from the Speaking Influence podcast and send your email to kurian@strategypeak.com and be sure to check out his https://strategypeak.com/ (website too.) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What does making people laugh have to do with influence and persuasion? Quite a lot really. Comedy and humour can be very useful tools in your influence and persuasion toolkit when employed well and sadly, it's an area that is often overlooked in studies on influence and persuasion. It can be a powerful rapport tool. We tend to like people who can make us laugh and we are more likely to remember things when we find them funny. Being able to vary the emotional experience of your audience is one of the hallmarks of a confident and experienced speaker. Humour requires looking at the world a little differently. Not everyone will feel humour is for them but even a small chuckle or groan-worthy dad joke in a presentation can lighten the mood and expand the emotional journey of your audience. My guest Shaun Eli helps us out with some ways we can add some humour into our social, professional and public interactions. In this episode: The importance of being a clean comedian (if you can be) making humour through storytelling Connecting and engaging with people through humour How to make your audience feel it's all about them Simple ways to add humour to a presentation Why a comedy class could be just what you need The big difference between a professional speaker and a comedian The three steps to making a joke
and more besides. As Shaun states during the episode, our chat wasn't packed with jokes. We talked humour but not so much the jokes, so if you want to see Shaun in action, and he is indeed a funny guy, you can visit his website https://brainchampagne.com (BrainChampagne.com) and you can connect with Shaun if you'd like him to help make your talks and presentations more entertaining. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word influencer? How would you feel about being described as an influencer? Is there a good side to being an influencer? My guest Whitney Lauritson could be described as an influencer but she won't thank you for saying it because it has come to have so many negative and often shallow connotations in the online world. When I think about the people who tend to describe themselves as influencers, they are people who have large online followings in places like Instagram and YouTube and are often putting out vacuous content featuring their attractive and often enhanced features and generally relying on physical attractiveness or being intentionally contrarian and controversial. Fortunately, Whitney Lauritson is not one of THOSE kinds of people. She's someone who cares about human connection and about putting good things out into the world and that's one of the reasons she is such a great match with this show, where we share those values. We talk about how Whitney prefers to be introduced and delve into the world of influencer marketing and what the future may hold. In this episode: is there a good kind of online influencer? WTF is influencer marketing and why should I care? Which is better: a bigger following or a more engaged following? Where does podcasting fit into online influence? What is the future of influencer marketing? Why we should stop getting hung up on vanity metrics
and much more. This was a great fun conversation with someone who really knows the industry well and also deeply cares about people and connection. We went to some places I didn't expect but I did thoroughly enjoy the conversation and got some great perspectives on influencer marketing and how we can all be making use of our online platforms. If you would like to connect with Whitney, you can visit: http://whitneylauritsen.com/ (http://whitneylauritsen.com/) and check out her podcast http://podcast.wellevatr.com/ (This Might Get Uncomfortable) where she and her co-host explore mental health, mindful living, and sustainability. Whitney's book recommendations are https://amzn.to/3iP6z83 (Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee) and https://amzn.to/2WCpfQf (Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle) and I will definitely be adding them to my audible wish list. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Could laughter be the thing that sets you free? It liberated my guest Bee Baumann when she discovered a gift for humorous speaking and found that it suddenly opened up a whole world of creativity for her. She's written a book called 'Gurrl, you ain't crazy', she's won humorous speaking contests (much like myself) and we both discuss how comedy is an amazing vehicle for truth and influence. In this episode: an exclusive excerpt from Bee's book read by the author herself how humour is a form of rebellion how humour helps with communication the difference between humorous speaking and stand up comedy the different kinds of listening skills and why you need to know them learn Bee's H.I.V.E. communication matrix
and much more in a fun and lighthearted chat with the amazing Bee Baumann. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Does your elevator pitch make your prospective customers and clients want to go up to the 6th floor with you? So many people are trying to speak like marketers instead of finding the genuine points of connection that will be music to the ears of your ideal clients and customers. My guest Mike Verret is an expert on making your pitch the right way, having years of experience with Hasbro Games where he was the guy they'd send to make their pitches. This is a show you might want to make some notes on (I am). In this episode: Mike's 6-floor elevator pitch strategy Why too much info, too soon and too fast doesn't work Mike's Unique and funny connection to Jurassic World How to connect with your potential clients and customers Where storytelling fits in pitching The 3 things Mike focussed on to grow his business
Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with Mike and get some direct and free advice. As he says, it's only when he has to put pen to paper that he starts charging. Connect with Mike here: https://www.verretandassociates.com/ (https://www.verretandassociates.com/) and you can find https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-verret-7027211/ (Mike on LinkedIn) too. Next time on the show, the incredible and delightful Whitney Lauritson will be sharing insights on influencer marketing and why so many businesses are missing a trick. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Does your light ever feel dimmed? Do you feel like there is no platform for voices like yours? My guest https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEBangBR0gHEsi2NnWdp5rDYXF_BAbYlxc (Vivian Acquah) felt the same. Suffering years of sexism and racism in the workplace she felt the need to speak out and make things better, so she built her own platform and found ways to amplify her voice. Now, Vivian is known as a champion for diversity and she's on a mission. Don't miss her brave and empowering story. In this episode: what to do when we experience discrimination why cancel culture is not the answer strategies to develop understanding and empathy how Vivian uses food as a teaching and influence tool (a personal favourite) finding the empathy buttons how to make your own platform
and the opportunity to join Vivian on her platform, especially if you are in a marginalised group that is often sidelined. Here's the link to comment on the LinkedIn post and maybe you'll be one of the 10 lucky free ticket winners https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6843120777269800960/ (https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6843120777269800960/) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Should you really NEVER split the difference in a business negotiation? There are some things we all need to know how to do to succeed in life and negotiation is one of those things. Chris Voss famously says that everything is negotiation. My guest today is an expert business negotiator and negotiation trainer who has always been in the world of business negotiations and boy oh boy, does he have some lessons for us! My guest is Mike Lander from Piscari. Mike is a successful entrepreneur and expert negotiator with a proven track record of buying, growing, and selling businesses for seven-figure sums. He’s raised over £6.5m of acquisition/growth capital in his career and grown companies to over £20m in revenue and £4m in EBITDA. Mike has a uniquely valuable perspective on negotiating commercial deals, having worked on both sides of the table as a Procurement Director and an entrepreneur. In one of his roles, Mike worked as a Procurement Director for what is now one of the world’s largest RPO/MSP organisations worth in excess of $1bn where he negotiated 100s of deals with staffing agencies. He launched Piscari in 2010 and leveraged his specialist knowledge and experience negotiating hundreds of deals worth over £400m in total to empower leaders and sales teams to negotiate more profitable deals, especially when procurement is involved. In this episode you will: Understand what negotiation actually is and when it starts learn the 2 critical things that you MUST have to be successful in a negotiation discover the difference between the two key types of business negotiation find out whether people really are win-win focused in negotiations see if you ever should split the difference the big mistake that gives your opponent all the cards
and more besides in this fun and non-technical chat about business negotiation. Find out more about Mike and negotiation skills at https://piscari.com (Piscari.com) or connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikelander/ (Mike on LinkedIn.) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Are you putting lipstick on a pig when it comes to marketing your brand and business? Do you know the difference between brand and branding? This is the episode where you'll find that out and a whole lot more. My guest Barnaby Wynter has deep experience and is very highly qualified to discuss brand and marketing. He developed a unique prospect acquisition strategy for Saab in the 1980s which he named The Brand Bucket®. He works now as a professional speaker, addressing over 17,000 business owners across the globe on how marketing has changed. He still advises businesses and startups on marketing strategy and how to implement his 6-step process, and he's here to share that with us. In this episode: understand the difference between brand and branding How to effectively sell coaching and speaking services What do people really buy? Are you sharing too much info? The 6-steps to effective marketing Why you need to be more like your customers? The ONE THING you need more than ANYTHING ELSE in marketing
and you get to share a fun and enlightening chat. Barnaby's book recommendations were: https://amzn.to/2WDiAEZ (The E-Myth by Michael Gerber) https://amzn.to/2WDsJC7 (The thought leaders practice by Matt Church) https://amzn.to/3ytGFvr (Lessons from the Mouse by Dennis Snow)
Visit Barnaby's website: http://www.thebrandbucketcompany.com/http://www.thebrandbucketcompany.com/ (http://www.thebrandbucketcompany.com/) or find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/barnabywynter?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B8Fh4zUO7Q8WP%2BMH83OMY%2Bw%3D%3D (LinkedIn.) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What does it really take to be a podcaster? Should you start a podcast? Should you be appearing as a guest on podcasts? I will be answering these questions as well as my biggest challenges in podcasting, how I nearly quit the show several times and why, what made me keep going and what the future holds for Speaking Influence? I will also share with you my driving force, my mission with the show as we enter the third season and the 101st episode of Speaking Influence with this solo show on my reflections on the journey so far and what I hope for the future. I hope you will enjoy it and I'll be back again very soon with more amazing guests and deep insights into ethical influence and persuasion on any platform. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What is your go-to persuasion tool? Do you have one? When it comes to the battlegrounds of persuasion are you a warrior, armed both to fight and defend yourself or will you be lion food in the coliseum? BIG NEWS! Speaking Influence has now reached 100 episodes. After nearly 2 years of publishing shows, we've now hit our first big podcasting milestone. So, what does the future hold for this show? It's looking very exciting, with guests booked in until the end of the year and moving to 2 episodes a week, maybe even 3. We've focused the show more towards the psychology and application of ethical influence and persuasion in life and business, meaning that this is now THE SHOW to follow if you want to be more influential and persuasive and also more successful in leadership. My guest for this milestone show is a doctor of rhetoric, Dan French. Dan is the host of Rhetoric Warriors, a podcast where he speaks with other expert rhetoricians and he's also a fan of using rhetoric to help disabuse people on political extremes of their extremism. If that's not persuasion in action, then I don't know what is. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: understanding what rhetoric is and why we use it how rhetoric works as a persuasion tool why people are so swayed by propaganda and conspiracies how comedy fits into rhetoric why Donald Trump's 2016 campaign was successful and why his 2020 campaign was not that persuasion is not manipulation and we should not fear it why we need a rhetoric Guardians of the Galaxy team what the dark and light arts of rhetoric are
and much more. I really could not be happier with having Dan as my 100th guest on the show and the conversation was not only fun but enlightening. If you want to know more about Dan, check out the https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rhetoric-warriors/id1543972476 (Rhetoric Warriors podcast) or the https://www.facebook.com/RhetoricWarriors (Rhetoric Warriors Facebook page.) Dan's book is called https://amzn.to/2UAGIYm (The 21 Coliseums of Persuasion) and is available on Amazon, currently free for those with kindle unlimited. Get your https://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-dbs/hz/signup?tag=speakinginflu-21 United Kingdom (FREE 30-day trial of Kindle Unlimited). Coming soon, what I've learned from 100 episodes. The launch, the mistakes, the wins, the challenges and what the future holds for Speaking Influence. Make sure you're subscribed to the show and remember to share the show in your network. It's the number one thing that helps us find more listeners and bring the weapons and armour of ethical influence and persuasion into more people's lives, leadership and business. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Are we living in a post-truth world? Do facts even matter anymore? In a world where people are so easily persuaded by emotions over facts, how can we turn the tide and make facts matter again? I first heard my guest Simon Raybould speak at a PSA (Public Speaking Association) online conference. I then heard him on another podcast challenging some of the conventional wisdom around storytelling, which was an interesting conversation for a podcast that is all about storytelling (Francisco Mahfuz's https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-storypowers-podcast/id1516184621 (Story Powers podcast)). That was when I knew he'd be a great guest on Speaking Influence and after listening, I am sure you'll agree. In this show we got onto a lot of my favourite topics: Debunking learning myths Challenging conventional wisdom Why what you believe doesn't need to be true What to do when the facts don't do it The reasons we all must live with cognitive dissonance Why bullet points on PowerPoint don't work What not to do on a stage, ever
If you want to understand what Simon means when he talks about scars not scabs, you'll need to make sure you stay tuned to the end but since it's an interesting and fun conversation that I have been getting added value from just by editing it and re-listening, I'm pretty confident you too will enjoy the show. To find out more about Simon, you can visit https://presentationgenius.info/ (presentationgenius.info) where you can sign up to Simon's almost weekly newsletter, check out his recent TEDx talk and find out more about how he helps non-speakers (ie. not professional speakers) to speak and present in public. You can also connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-raybould-presentations/ (Simon on LinkedIn.) Simon's book is called https://amzn.to/3ACAgPY (Presentation Genius) and is available in places where people sell books. His book recommendation for the show was https://amzn.to/3CNu5dC (A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin.) As the show approaches 100 episodes, I want to thank you for being a part of the show by listening and in many cases sharing the show out. It's the thing that helps us the most. People can't listen if they don't know we're here. I'm on my mission to help empower people with the knowledge and application tools of ethical influence and persuasion on any professional platform and beyond. If that's a mission you can get behind and want to be a part of, please make sure you are subscribed. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Have you ever had the experience of someone starting a conversation with you but they seem to be midway through a stream of consciousness and you don't really know what they are talking about or why they are talking to you about it? Whether you've experienced this as the giver or receiver, we know that more clarity is needed and our communication could be better. This episode is especially important for communication in professional environments where it can look very bad if you are not being clear in your communications and if anyone else is wondering when you might get to the point or what you're talking about. My guest Chris Fenning has studied communication in professional environments and has been able to identify the points where it sometimes fails and he says it's usually within the first minute. He gives us some strategies and real-world examples of poor communication and how they can be corrected with his simple formula. (Don't worry, there's no algebra involved.) We had a great fun chat about communication fails and alternative applications for his communication formula that I know you're going to love and get value from. We'd love to hear how you will be applying Chris' clarity formula? Chris is the author of the new book 'The First Minute' which lays out the problems and the simple solutions for becoming a clearer communicator in professional environments without needing to take a public speaking class. As a public speaking coach, I'm not sure how I feel about that? Anyhow, it's a great chat and I learned a lot. So will you. If you'd like to connect with Chris, get his book, read his blog and more, visit his website http://www.chrisfenning.com/ (www.chrisfenning.com) and remember, if you leave a review for the book and then get in touch with Chris, he will give your team or company a free 1-hour communication training. Now, that's a great offer! We're 2 episodes away from our 100th show! Who will be our next guests for show 99 and show 100? Make sure you're subscribed to find out and remember to please share the show with your network. See you next time. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Does your online posting feel like shouting into the void? If you're anything like most people, you probably feel like most of what you post online gets ignored or at best a little response or engagement? So, when I was given the opportunity to speak to the queen of content creation on LinkedIn, I jumped at the opportunity. LinkedIn is my platform of choice for social media but how do you make the most of it? (Make sure to get in on the contest) My guest is the author of the book 'Lockdown Took My Income', which gives a full blueprint of how to build your online business through creating and publishing content that will get you noticed. Her name is Maini Homer and in this episode, you can learn: How often you should be posting What types of content work best Whether you should be tracking your posts Why likes and comments don't matter that much How to get consistent with your content posting Why you should be outsourcing work and what you should be aware of when you do
If you're looking to build your influence through your online presence, you will strike gold in this episode. As always, Make sure you find at least one thing to take away and take action on from this episode. You can get your own copy of Lockdown Took My Income for just $7 on http://www.copywritersinternational.com/ (Maini's website) or you can enter by leaving a review for this specific episode on your preferred podcast platform. Here's the link to enter the contest https://ratethispodcast.com/speakinginfluence (https://ratethispodcast.com/speakinginfluence) and of course, you're welcome to connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/content-creation?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BntKCyFdJRQiQOi2EUYIFLA%3D%3D (Mainy on LinkedIn). Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What do you think is one of the biggest fears people have in business? It's one that sometimes causes businesses not to grow and to end up struggling. It's mostly an irrational fear. It's the fear of making sales calls, especially cold calls. I've said many times recently that the show is moving to a stronger focus on the influence and persuasion side of things, although we will still be coming back to public speaking and presentation skills regularly, as they are such a big part of influence and persuasion, especially in modern professional life. I have shows already recorded and coming shortly with a content marketing expert, a negotiations expert, a speaking coach for non-speakers, a communications expert and more besides. Make sure you're subscribed. My guest today is an expert in making sales calls and cold calls and she's going to take the fear away. A bold claim I know but Wendy Harris has over 30 years in making sales calls, over 1 million calls made and many people and businesses trained in her 'Making Conversations Count' methodology. I learned a lot from Wendy and will be putting it all into action on my own sales calls. Will you? In this episode you will: find out the real reason why most people are afraid of making sales calls discover the right way to approach sales calls learn which accents people tend to love how your personality type affects your sales what people often get wrong on sales calls
If you want to connect with Wendy you can visit her http://wagassociates.com/ (website) or reach out to her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyannharris?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BCefxuE8mQh%2BJk4QJ7h7w%2Fg%3D%3D (LinkedIn) and you can take the phone skills test https://makingconversationscount.scoreapp.com/ (here). She'll be more than happy to connect with you and help get you on track for making amazing sales calls. Let me know what you've learned from the show and what you'd like to see in the future by connecting with me on https://www.facebook.com/johnalexanderball (Facebook) or https://twitter.com/JohnABall (Twitter). Who are the guests I should get on the show? Who would you like to see come back? What should I do to celebrate 100 shows of Speaking Influence? Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Always running, always busy, always so much more to do than there is time to do it! Such is the life of the self-employed business owner but it doesn't have to be that way. My guest today is Jeffrey Shaw, author of 'The Self-Employed LIfe´and ´Lingo´. Because I am self-employed and many of my listeners are self-employed or would like to be, it made so much sense to speak to a man who understands what most business owners get wrong. So much so, he wrote the book on how to get it right and not from the business methodology side but about understanding what you need to know about yourself in order to be able to flourish as a self-employed person. I took so many lessons away from this chat and whilst re-listening to edit the show, I realised some things I missed in the live chat. If you think you know how to be great at being self-employed and understanding yourself and your brand as a self-employed speaker, coach, consultant or whatever... you may be surprised what you'll learn from this chat. Jeffrey gave two great book recommendations, one of which I've already downloaded ready to read is Black Sheep by Brant Menswar. The other is Sell the Way You Buy by David Priemer. You can discover Jeffrey's core values on his website: https://jeffreyshaw.com (JeffreyShaw.com) and you can take the self-employed assessment for free here: http://selfemployedassessment.com/ (http://selfemployedassessment.com/) I took it myself and it's really quick to fill out. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. Leave a review and I'll read it out on the show. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Fed up of friend requests from marketers who just want to sell you something? Yeah... me too. My guest today is Natalie Klun and she's here to talk about relationship marketing, which is marketing done right. By the time you have listened to this show you'll be wishing everyone was doing marketing like this and not using cheap and sometimes sleazy feeling methods and programs to try and get money in the bank. Natalie and I connected in the Speakers and Coaches Networking Society group which has fantastic online networking events every Thursday and regular live trainings and workshops. It's run by the amazing Wendi Blum Weiss and Carlos Vazquez. https://www.facebook.com/groups/142242432509979 (You can join the Facebook group for free here.) From our first conversation, I knew I wanted to bring Natalie onto Speaking Influence and when we had a chat to plan the episode she gave me so many useful bits of advice for promoting this show that I was blown away by how generous and genuinely delightful she is. Everyone needs a Natalie in their network. You can connect with Natalie in her favourite online hangout https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieklun/ (LinkedIn) and on her own website https://www.natalieklun.com/ (NatalieKlun.com) and you can be sure she'll love to connect with you. Remember, don't just follow on LinkedIn, send a connection request too. Also, come say hi if you decide to join the coaches and speakers networking society. Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too using the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
She worked hard all the time. In fact, there were few employees as conscientious as her. Always early to work, one of the first in and one of the last out. Always hit her targets and nice to everyone but not very talkative. Always lost out on promotions to the more extroverted employees. A valued employee who didn't feel valued. She had aspirations, but she felt ignored and taken for granted. So when she was made a better offer by a competitor who showed that they listened to and valued all of their employees and not just the loudest ones, she left. Did you know that there is a 33% productivity gap caused by ignorance of introversion? Introverts can have a hard time in the workplace when many business cultures favour extroverts and assume loud confidence to be better than quiet confidence. My guest for this episode is Jon Baker, and Jon is on a mission to help businesses value and listen to their introverted employees more. About one-third of the workforce are introverted, and very often, they are finding it hard to rise through the ranks unless they make themselves more extroverted. Jon believes businesses can and should do a better job of managing their teams and meetings to make sure all voices are heard and that valuable voices are not ignored because of the people who love to speak more. Introverts can still make great leaders and can still be great communicators. We also talked about ninja networking for introverts and becoming a go-to expert in business marketing in a world where there are so many fakers. It's a fun conversation whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. Jon has written several books on these topics and is a great speaker and trainer. If your business needs to manage better and recognise their more introverted employees, Jon is the man to help. You can visit his website http://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/ (http://introvertinbusiness.co.uk/) or connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbaker (LinkedIn.) Jon's book recommendations are The E-myth by Michael Gerber, which I fully agree is a great read and The Introverts Guide to World Domination by Nick Shelton, which I shall add to my ever-expanding must-read list. If you enjoyed the show, say thank you by sharing it with your network or https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What really goes on in the boardroom? Is it like in 'Succession' where it's all subterfuge, tests of loyalty, big personalities ruling the roost? Or is it much less dramatic but still an interesting place to be? My guest for this show is Julie Garland McLellan and she has served on 18 different boards and written several books about influence in the boardroom, so believe me when I say that she knows what she's talking about. I've never served on a board and have zero desire to ever do so, but who knows what the future holds? Even so, this was a fascinating conversation and a great insight into the real mechanics of the boardroom. Julie is one of the only people out there I have come across who is talking about serving on a board and how to be influential there. We talked about the need to be strategic and what that actually entails. We discuss what diversity on the board should mean and we discuss how to know whether a seat on the board is the right thing for you, as well as just how much power lies within boards but also much risk. I believe you will enjoy this conversation even if you are never going to sit on a board but especially if you already are or you plan to. Julie's own book is called Dilemmas, dilemmas and is available to buy, as well as two follow up books. If you would like to connect with Julie personally, you can connect with her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliegarlandmclellan/ (Linked In). Julie is an experienced speaker and could be the ideal choice for your next event. For further reading, Julie recommends the writings of Bob Garrett and the book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boards-Practical-Perspective-Patrick-Dunne/dp/1916256902/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Patrick+dunne&qid=1624292133&s=books&sr=1-1 ('Boards' by Patrick Dunne.) Did you enjoy the show? Did you learn anything new or useful? If you did, then the best way to show your appreciation is by sharing the show to your online network. Of course, if you REALLY liked it, you're welcome to support the show financially too with the link below. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Does being funny come at a price? If it does, then my guest Jordan Power has undoubtedly paid it. He's a professional comedian, author and podcaster. His first show Shame On You was all about overcoming the shame and stigma related to LGBT+ people and confronting those issues head-on with uncompromising honesty and guttural humour, discussing his own life, his father coming out, his relationships, sexual encounters, STDs, colitis and more. His new show Unmentionable goes beyond the scope of Jordan's own life to talk about and with people who generally would not appear in mainstream media and to tell the stories that we want to hear, like the guy who is the world's most prolific sperm donor, father to 82 children! Also, you get to hear Jordan's non-woke perspectives and opinions, which are what his fans love him for. If you want to be seriously entertained and also learn a few things about how to be more honest and less scared with your opinions, you will love this show. If you're sensitive to bad language, sexual themes and adult discussions, this may not be the show for you.... (MUM!) Check out Jordan's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unmentionable/id1536826865 (Unmentionable) Follow Jordan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jpowercomedy/ (Jordan P) If you enjoyed this episode and learned anything valuable, the best possible thank you is by you sharing it on social media. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Are you one of many millions of people who say they'd like to write a book but never get it started or worse, never get it finished? Be honest. If you're a speaker or would like to be a paid speaker, having a book that relates to your speaking topics can make all the difference and might even enable you to demand higher fees for your speeches and events. It regularly gets said that having a book is the best business card and my guest Léandre Larouche of Trivium Writing is an expert in helping people conceive, start, write and publish their books. Léandre shares the best publishing strategies How to get your book finished How long your book should be How to overcome the things that trip up most writers How to bring your emotion to the pages instead of the process How to beat writing procrastination and more...
You can find out more about Léandre's book coaching at http://www.triviumwriting.com (Trivium Writing) and you can get Léandre's free training https://www.triviumwriting.com/3-books-types?hsCtaTracking=1bd1412d-2b3a-4090-8d00-820263fd49b5%7C0a5c594b-2cf6-4b60-8030-b124ac96bf79 (here) and his book recommendations were Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr and On Writing Wel, by William Zinsser. If you'd like to connect with Léandre, here are his socials: https://www.facebook.com/triviumwriting (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/triviumwriting/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/triviumwriting (LinkedIn) https://twitter.com/TriviumWriting (Twitter)
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The vast majority of people doing sales and marketing for their businesses don't understand what gets people to buy or worse, are still operating on outdated sales modalities. Are you one of them? Moeed shared the 8 keys to persuasion, which I will put in my weekly roundup if you want the recap. To make sure you're on the list for my weekly updates on episodes and events, visit https://presentinfluence.com/ (PresentInfluence.com) and register for the free Last Minute Presentation Checklist, this will add you to my subscribers. If you want to hear the end of the conversation with Moeed that continued after the live stream, it's available on the https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocDG5i36eZ2KhGvj9YWU9g (Present Influence YouTube channel). Moeed's business is called https://www.proverbialdoor.com/ (Proverbial Door) and you can find out more about him there, or, of course, connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/moeedamin/ (Linked In) if you prefer. Moeed's book recommendations are: Yes! 50 secrets from the science of persuasion by Dr Noah Goldstein, Steve Martin and Robert Cialdini. The Influential Mind by Tali Sharot and Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink. If you enjoyed this episode and learned anything valuable, the best possible thank you is by you sharing it on social media. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Do you use your voice in your work? Whether you're a speaker, singer, actor, receptionist, CEO, store manager, or required to speak in any kind of work-related situation, your voice is essential to your success. Knowing what to say is certainly a part of the equation but the way you say it... that can be all the difference. Dielle Hannah is not only an exceptional voice coach, but she is also an absolute delight to connect with. If you've ever wanted to sound more authoritative or really channel the voice of your wisest sage self then you'll love the exercises in this episode. We also talked about audiobook recording and whether you need to have a treated room to do audio or video work. All important stuff for the modern business person. Dielle believes that the best voice to deliver your message is yours. https://www.linkedin.com/in/diellemusicuk/ You can sign up for Dielle's free 3-minute warm-ups here: https://mailchi.mp/a5781106a7f9/r911zqjqlx I've been loving the exercise of channelling the voices of the archetypes I want to represent in my speeches. I'm going to be using that everywhere. If you enjoyed this episode and learned anything valuable, the best possible thank you is by you sharing it on social media. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Have you ever listened to yourself on a recording? Did you like what you heard? I think most of us know that we sound quite different to others than we do to ourselves and at first it is usually a little jarring. Your voice can be smoother, more resonant and open up qualities you don't even know you have. How? With some vocal exercises and expert guidance. My guest is the incredible Ambika Devi. This episode was so much fun to record. Ambika is such a good speaker and so I knew right away we were in good hands. Find at least one action to take away from the show to sound better when speaking or singing, professional or not. I hope you will have as much fun listening as we had recording it. Find out more about Ambika: Visit her YouTube channel for a wealth of great information https://bit.ly/2SY8BIP and/or go to https://ambikascoaching.com/ If you enjoyed this episode and learned anything valuable, the best possible thank you is by you sharing it on social media. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How do you sell without selling? So many business owners and entrepreneurs fall apart in their presentations when it comes time to make the sale, but why? My guest Rael Bricker has the answer to this and many other questions, such as how to present technical or detailed information to a group and how to improve and manage your energy as a coach or presenter. With over 30 years as a serial entrepreneur, Rael Bricker helps businesses succeed by delivering a series of dynamic talks on building businesses by thinking outside the box. Rael has been presenting for many years on business, culture, finance, investing, diversity and ethics. Learning is best practice combined with practical experience to achieve business excellence. Connect with Rael and find out more: https://www.raelbricker.com/home (https://www.raelbricker.com/home) If you enjoyed this episode and learned anything valuable, the best possible thank you is by you sharing it on social media. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How many times a day do you laugh? Probably not nearly enough. My guest on this show is on a mission to help the world laugh, think and play more. Emma Stroud is a well-known speaker, entertainer and coach. She's become very well known for her humorous podcast 'Clowning Around', where she interviews guests on interesting topics with a light-hearted twist and an inevitable interruption from the hilarious Barbara. I've had the pleasure of being a guest myself and you can take a listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-46-clowning-around-hidden-tools-with-john-ball/id1499174238?i=1000499011151 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-46-clowning-around-hidden-tools-with-john-ball/id1499174238?i=1000499011151) There are plenty of other episodes to choose from too. Find out more about Emma, her coaching work, comedy performances and much more here: https://emmastroud.london/ (https://emmastroud.london/) If you enjoyed this episode and learned anything valuable, the best possible thank you is by you sharing it on social media. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
How do you know if you have an effective personal brand? Well, one clue would be that you have clients seeking you out rather than you having to find them. My good friend Ash Borland is a personal branding expert and this episode was one I personally found very helpful with a number of things to consider that can be helping you to nail a solid personal brand and become known for what you do. If you want to be sought after as a speaker, coach, trainer, consultant or anything else, this is something you need to take care of NOW! Find out more about Ash here: https://ashborland.com/ (https://ashborland.com/) and you can sign up for Ash's free masterclass and check out his freebies and more. If you enjoyed the show and learned anything valuable, you can best say thank you by sharing it with your network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Can you effectively pitch yourself or your business in 7 seconds? My guest Åsa Rydhard says yes and she's going to share with us some of the secrets and insights she has learned and now teaches for creating powerful and effective brand stories. We discussed how this particularly applies to speakers, coaches and consultants as well as anyone who has a complex job or position which they sometimes struggle to explain. Some key takeaways for me were the principles in being able to have a brief and effective brand story and how powerful that can be in how others talk about you and your work. Find out more about Åsa here: https://rydhard.com/ (https://rydhard.com/) If you enjoyed the show and learned anything valuable, you can best say thank you by sharing it with your network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Can you communicate with a Gen Z person the same way you communicate with a millennial? Research says not and my guest Dr Lori Baker-Schena is an expert on communication skills and helping organisations and individuals become better and more effective communicators. Dr Lori Baker-Schena delivers solid, practical leadership advice in an entertaining and fun way – leaving listeners/viewers laughing and learning as they acquire new strategies for moving forward in their careers. Her extensive leadership and university teaching experience, combined with her sense of humour and ability to relate to her audience, inspire participants to inject more positivity, productivity and joy into their personal and professional lives. For me, this was a really fun conversation where I also learned a lot and got to take home some strategies that I could take home and use with my own significant other to help improve our relationship. I'm a big fan of episodes with homework because applying what you learn is the whole point. If you have any questions about positivity and leadership, would like to explore one-on-one leadership or life coaching, or need a guest speaker for your next professional event, send Dr Lori a note. https://www.loribakerschena.com/contact Lori's book recommendations are: Cooking for Picasso by Camille Aubray The Leadership Challenge by Barry Posner and James Kouzes (now in 6th edition)
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What does success mean to you? Do you buy into the standard definitions about having so much money, so much property, a huge business or getting to the top in your profession? What if there are other ways to define success? More than that, you get to define it for yourself without having to become an overachieving go-getter. Sound good? Welcome to the anti-hustle. My guest Matthew Turner is a British author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England. Having previously published three novels and a non-fiction business book, he wrote ‘Beyond The Pale’ on the back of interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, authors, investors, and thought-leaders. Gaining a unique insight into areas such as mindset, flow, and personal development, and a gaining reputation for crafting compelling stories out of other peoples’ lives, Matthew builds relatable fables for those looking to live a meaningful and purpose-driven life. As well as writing for himself, Matthew ghostwrites both articles and books for other successful entrepreneurs and thought-leaders, in-between spending time with his two children. About 'Beyond The Pale': Ferdinand Foy has it all: success, youthful good looks, fame, and a soon-to-be hundred-billion-dollar company. He assumed he had it figured out, and that life would only get better. Until one day a chance encounter forced him to ask, “Is this really it?” Beyond The Pale is a business fable written for today’s fast-paced millennial that’s always switched on, ready to work, and with dreams to change the world. It follows Ferdinand as he begins to question what success and fulfilment mean to him, travelling the world in search of answers to questions he never dare ask. Meeting an assortment of entrepreneurs, authors, musicians and spiritual healers, Ferdinand changes his entire outlook on life, and with it, the daunting prospect of walking away from the business he built from scratch. Beyond The Pale provides a spiritual awakening to anyone so caught up in their business that they cannot see beyond what’s in front of them. Through Ferdinand’s own awakening, you’ll begin to question your own life and the pursuit of success that no longer makes sense. As Ferdinand reaches the end of his journey, he finds the answer he was looking for. But first, he must figure out how to ask the right questions. Mathew's websites and socials: http://beyondbook.co/ (BeyondBook.co) http://turndog.co/ (Turndog.co) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewturner.writer (facebook.com/matthewturner.writer) Facebook Group: http://tdog.co/anti-hustle-academy (Tdog.co/anti-hustle-academy) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turndog.co (instagram.com/turndog.co) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turndog (linkedin.com/in/turndog)
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Would being well-known benefit you and your business? If the answer is yes, and let's face it, the answer is always yes, you're going to love this episode with PR expert Tracy Lamourie. Tracy and her husband got into PR after working tirelessly to help get an innocent man off death row. The skills and resources developed in their campaign were the same things needed to successfully do PR for anyone. It took Tracy a while to realise this but when she did, she started her business as a PR agent and is now helping coaches, speakers, authors and more besides become 'known' for what they do and become the go-to people in their industries. Don't worry if you're bootstrapping your business, Tracy has some strategies that are free to implement and will get you on the PR trail and she shares them here. Tracy also offers anyone 1 month of working with her for less than $1,000 and with guaranteed results. Might be worth seeing if working with Tracy for a time could be a better use of your marketing budget? If you'd like to know more about Tracy, visit her website http://www.lamouriemedia.com/ (http://www.lamouriemedia.com/) you can also connect with her on: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylamourie (linkedin.com/in/tracylamourie) Insta https://www.instagram.com/tracylamourieprmedia (https://www.instagram.com/tracylamourieprmedia) Twitter https://twitter.com/tracygoddess (https://twitter.com/tracygoddess) FB https://www.facebook.com/lamourie (https://www.facebook.com/lamourie) Email lamouriepr@gmail.com Phone Toronto, Canada 2897885881
You can find the resources Tracy mentioned in the transcript for the episode. One of the main was is called https://www.helpareporter.com/ (Help a reporter out). Have fun getting some great PR and let me know how you get on, I'd love to hear from you. If you enjoyed the show and learned anything valuable, you can best say thank you by sharing it with your network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What do you think a network of heart-centred businessmen would look like? Wonder no more, Ken Rutkowski is not only a world-renowned speaker, a radio host and presenter but also the founder of METAL which is a network for heart centred men who are helping each other to be better in all areas of their lives and creating an environment where professional men are not afraid to say 'I love you' to their brotherhood. I had a fantastic experience with METAL and will definitely be heading back. And in case any of you amazing ladies are feeling left out, there are plans for a women's group in the network too. I highly recommend checking out the network https://www.metal.international/home (https://www.metal.international/home) you have the opportunity to check it out for free with no obligation and no heavy sales. If it's right for you, you'll know but they need to know you're a fit in the group too. We had a lot of fun chatting about Ken's illustrious career in radio and as a speaker, we even found out that he has a formal title bestowed by royalty. To me, it's unsurprising as Ken is an exceptionally warm and giving man who does everything from the heart and seems to me to keep himself humble. I hope you will enjoy this chat as much as I did. Connect with Ken: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenradio/ (https://www.instagram.com/kenradio/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenradio (https://twitter.com/kenradio) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenrutkowski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenrutkowski/) Ken's book recommendation is https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086Z6K8QG/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_7WBEM40TF6R18424463P ('The Way of the Bull' but Leo Buscaglia.) If you enjoyed the show and learned anything valuable, you can best say thank you by sharing it with your network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's the secret of a great online course or program? Don't know? Dan Netting does and he's helping course creators and virtual teachers create great content, get it online and make money doing it. Join us as we talk about how to make bank from online courses. Having spent 8 years building a business around packaging and selling expertise online in a very niche and traditionally offline based industry - motorcycle track riding techniques – now Dan helps other coaches, consultants and trainers turn their expertise into impactful online courses to help them better leverage their knowledge, while also building businesses based on a foundation of the positive impact they have on the people they serve. Here's where you can connect with Dan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dannetting7 (https://www.facebook.com/dannetting7) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannetting/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannetting/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdannetting/ (https://www.instagram.com/itsdannetting/)
Dan says "the success is not in the sale, it’s in the client transformation." His focus is on creating learning experiences that work and deliver results. Dan's book recommendation was 'How People Learn' by Nick Shackleton-Jones. Join Dan's FREE 5-DAY program for online course creators: https://dannetting.com/ (https://dannetting.com/ )
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What's the top goal of most new and aspiring speakers? Well... other than winning the Toastmasters world championship of public speaking, it's usually something along the lines of giving a TED talk. My guest on this episode is Peter Hopwood who is a global speaker coach, TEDx Coach, Virtual Speaking & Storytelling Specialist and Media Skills Trainer. It's fair to say he knows a few things about giving a great TED talk and much more besides. We had a great and fun chat which we hope you will also enjoy listening to. Peter travels the globe (now virtually) helping people define, craft and tell clearer stories with stronger impact. Bringing more value, clarity and engagement to their ideas. He helps executives, entrepreneurs and teams to develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or in a virtual setting, gain investment and persuade with impact. From Dubai to Amsterdam, Shanghai to Berlin, Peter’s workshops and coaching skills are in high demand across global digital, entrepreneurship and startup scenes. Equally, as an internationally experienced live events MC, Peter has developed an extensive global portfolio of shaping some of the strongest tech events on the planet. London born, Peter has worked in 32 countries and lived in 7 - now based in Croatia. Connect with Peter: Peter's website: https://peter-hopwood.com (peter-hopwood.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhopwoodpublicspeaking/ Twitter: @Hopwoodmedia Instagram: @peterhopwod If you enjoyed the show and learned anything valuable, you can best say thank you by sharing it with your network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
He asked her to whip him on stage! Don't worry, it's nothing kinky. It's my guest John Davis, the corporate action hero who incorporates stunts with things like whips and nunchucks in his talks. He's sharing with us how to make your talks and events more exciting and shows us there's plenty to learn from a stuntman. John Davis is an internationally known Speaker, Comedian, Fight Director and Action Hero. He has travelled extensively throughout the world speaking to audiences of all ages and backgrounds in 28 countries and over four thousand live performances. John inspires you to set and reach your maximum potential and awaken your Inner Action Hero! Get John's free giveaway here https://www.corporateactionhero.com/free-gift-page.html (https://www.corporateactionhero.com/free-gift-page.html) and check out the rest of his website whilst you're there. If you enjoyed the show and learned anything valuable, you can best say thank you by sharing it with your network. Tag me and I'll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Is yours big enough? I'm talking about your why... of course! I don't know what you were thinking about? My guest today started off coaching people in building a property portfolio and soon realised her real gift and joy was in helping people find their WHY in life. In fact, she's so good at it she even has a podcast all about people sharing their big reasons called 'Focus on Why'. I've been fortunate enough to be a guest myself and it's a fantastic show. Amy Rowlinson is a Coach, Mentor, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through coaching and workshops, Amy works with businesses to Focus on WHY to create people-centred environments, by improving productivity and employee engagement by focusing on fulfilment, values and purpose. Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action-taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. So, enjoy this chat with Amy Rowlinson and make sure to check out her 'https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/focus-on-why/id1510330149 (Focus on Why)' podcast and find her on social media. Maybe you'll develop your own why in the process. Find out more about Amy: Focus on WHY Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy Amy Rowlinson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ Focus on Why Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ Focus on Why Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ Amy Rowlinson Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmyRowlinson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGG7uQ8bThIgnjS-XgiFmA
Amy's book recommendations: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson, Atomic Habits by James Clear. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Would you take off in a sailboat by yourself and go off to sea? My guest on this episode did just that. As a young man, Dave Bricker was inspired by the remarkable people he met in Miami’s “secret floating village.” The sailboat anchorage a quarter-mile off-shore from Miami City Hall attracted world travellers, squatters, dreamers, and bums. All had remarkable stories to tell. Before he graduated from college, he was living aboard his own tiny sailboat. Soon after graduation, he set sail for the Bahamas with a locker full of food and dreams … and $40 in his pocket. His voyages took him up and down the Bahamas, up the east coast of the US to Chesapeake Bay, and across the Atlantic to Gibraltar. He ran aground, dealt with mechanical breakdowns, got seasick more than once, slept in a volcano, survived powerful storms, and returned to the land of clocks and calendars with what he’d gone in search of—stories of his own. Today, as a speaker, trainer, and coach, he helps remarkable people tell remarkable stories—through writing, speaking, graphic design, video, technology, and music. If you want to say it, share it, or sell it, bring me your story; I’ll help you tell it. Find out more about Dave and Story Sailing: https://StorySailing.com (https://StorySailing.com) is loaded with content—blog posts, videos, and various ways to contact me for coaching, workshops, or speaking engagements. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Politics is a funny old game and it's always ripe for satire. Tiernan Douieb is the host of the https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/partly-political-broadcast/id1075342863 (Partly Political Podcast), a hilarious show that talks about the latest goings-on in the world of UK politics and how sometimes it can be hard to be funnier when the jokes come ready-made. Tiernan is a professional stand up comedian and is very active in doing events specifically aimed at kids. He's been keeping himself busy in lockdown by making his show, guesting on others like mine and taking care of his daughter. We had a great time chatting and a lot of laughs. I hope you enjoy it? If you want to know more about Tiernan, here are the links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/TiernanDouieb (https://facebook.com/TiernanDouieb) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiernan-douieb/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiernan-douieb/) Twitter: @TiernanDouieb Instagram: TiernanDouieb YouTube: https://youtube.com/tiernandouieb (https://youtube.com/tiernandouieb)
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How do you make money from speaking? Is it really possible? Before the age of 21, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEE6yABJnbAPwdEqmqE4q5vVVKoPuaRYjw (Majeed Mogharreban) owned and sold five successful businesses and travelled to 24 countries. In the past 7 years, he has mentored hundreds of business owners, including a two-time Olympic gold medalist and MVP professional football player. Majeed has inspired audiences in Canada, United States, Australia, and New Zealand. He has appeared as a guest expert on TV and been featured in various newspapers, including The Globe and Mail, Canada’s leading national publication. I wasn't really prepared for Majeed. By that, I mean that he turned the tables on me and ended up coaching me and giving me the kind of consultation people would normally pay a lot of money for. It led me to a critical realisation that I had been talking about needing help with just a few hours before with someone else. If you want to know what that was, you'll have to tune in. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What's funny about losing your sense of smell? Before covid, hardly anyone knew what anosmia was and even now, not so many do. We refer to it more commonly as not being able to smell. It's hard to believe that some people are born without the ability to smell and that's known as congenital anosmia. So, don't ever say I don't teach you things. My guest on this episode is a congenital anosmic and she's probably one of the few people on the planet who makes talking about it hilarious. In fact, she's super funny and one of my favourite people to chat with. Meet the amazing Dia Kline! We both had a lot of fun and laughs recording this episode and we hope you will too. Dia is way more than a congenital anosmic... She's an actress, a comedian an incredible speaker and a rule breaker. She tells me that purple is her natural hair colour. I believe her. Above all else, she is a storyteller and she has some great stories to share with us. If you enjoy the show and want to know more about the wonderful Dia Kline, here's where to go: Website: https://ezjoLife.com (https://ezjoLife.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ezjolife (https://www.facebook.com/ezjolife) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diakline (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diakline) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ezjolife (https://twitter.com/ezjolife) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezjolife/ (https://www.instagram.com/ezjolife/) YouTube: Dia Kline https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DV_ckZzUfC5lXVOy8GEZA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DV_ckZzUfC5lXVOy8GEZA)
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What's the worst thing that could ever happen to someone in public speaking? I think it might just be what happened to my guest on this week's show. Lee Chambers is an up and coming speaker and entrepreneur with his company Essentialise, where Lee, in his capacity as an environmental psychologist, helps create well-being at work. I really enjoyed what Lee had to say. He's got a great way of explaining things and some nice insights that made him a pleasure to talk to, not to mention he's a super nice guy. A common trait in us Northerners. (Yes, I am from the North of England originally). Lee's a great speaker and he has had quite the journey to get back on stage after coming very unstuck on his journey to the platform. What started out as a very promising speaking career took a very sharp left turn into every speaker's worst nightmare. Thankfully, Lee made his way back to speaking and is now building a tremendous profile and becoming a key person of influence. I'm sure we'll be seeing much more of him as he becomes more well known. Lee recommends the book 'Grit' by Angela Duckworth and if you want to find out more about Lee and his work at Essentialise, you can visit his website https://www.essentialise.co.uk (www.essentialise.co.uk) or https://leechambers.org (LeeChambers.org) and you can find him actively on social media sharing great content regularly.
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The police arrived at the venue, the lead officer was in plain clothes, clearly, this was an undercover sting. Everyone stopped what they were doing as he went on the stage... took the microphone... and started telling jokes! Mike Cox is a policeman with a not very secret secret: he's also a stand-up comedian. In this chat, we discussed how a UK policeman, a type not usually associated with humour, ended up taking to the stage and making people laugh. The show includes a clip from one of Mike's live performances, be advised there are a few naughty words but don't let it stop you from laughing. We discuss Mike's journey into performing, what he's learned along the way, how he gets his material and how he's passing time in quarantine. He even shares how he is able to utilise humour in his professional life as a police trainer. Find out more about Mike and his upcoming gigs at https://www.mikecoxcomedy.com/ (https://www.mikecoxcomedy.com/) Connect with him on the socials: Facebook: @comedymikecox Twitter: @mrmikecox Insta: @comedy_mike https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Few people I've encountered for my show have as much of a colourful background as Liam Norval. An ex-professional football player, ex-professional DJ for Hed Kandi and now a hospitality titan who is bringing the best in hospitality to London through his 'Posh Cockney' brand. Liam is one of the nicest people you could wish to meet and instantly makes others feel comfortable. He's certainly the kind of person we want in the hospitality business, understanding trends, customer desires, customer relationships and branding as well as he does. Chatting with Liam was great fun and educational. He is also becoming known for speaking about business and has even started his own podcast and TV channel. Don't miss this great chat with one of the UK's hottest rising entrepreneurs. You can find out more about Liam and his Posh Cockney brand: Website: https://poshcockney.co.uk/ (https://poshcockney.co.uk/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakz6zkikRBqMPUDhSUX4nw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakz6zkikRBqMPUDhSUX4nw) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/posh-cockney-ltd (https://www.linkedin.com/company/posh-cockney-ltd) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoshCockneyLtd/ (https://www.facebook.com/PoshCockneyLtd/) Instagram: @PoshCockneyLtd https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
It's not always the case that I've seen my guests on the television before I get to speak with them but as a fan of BBC2's The Mash Report, I had already seen and been entertained by the talented Mr Steven Allen. It was fascinating to hear that Steve never used to think he was funny and ended up following a different path initially but we can all be very glad he found his funny bone and has been busy making people laugh ever since. Since lockdown, Steve started up a podcast called 'Comics Solving Problems' because, well, why not? With Steve's scientific background and analytical approach, who better to be taking on the problems of the world? You can get a taster of Steve's humour on this show, what makes things funny, how Steve puts his material together for stand up and more besides. A very enjoyable chat with a funny guy and you can find The Mash Report on BBC's Player service if you're in the UK. You can find Steve's podcast and when comedy gigs are a thing again, I recommend getting yourself along. If you want to connect with or follow Steve online, here's the links you need to know: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrSteveNAllenComic/ (https://www.facebook.com/MrSteveNAllenComic/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-allen-aa4a3930/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-allen-aa4a3930/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrstevenallen (https://twitter.com/mrstevenallen) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrstevenallen/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrstevenallen/) YouTube: http://youtube.com/mrsteveallen (http://youtube.com/mrsteveallen)
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My guest for this special episode of Speaking of Influence is political speechwriter and well known TEDx speaker Simon Lancaster. To celebrate recent milestones with the show, I decided to re-edit and remaster the audio for this episode, which is my most downloaded episode ever (at least so far). The audio still isn't perfect in a few places but you can thank the internet connection for that. However, it sounds much better than it did and makes much more sense. In this episode: How writing speeches is like writing music What you probably never learned at school but should have Why corporate speak sucks and what to do instead The one core skill every citizen should possess Why Boris Johnson's speeches win him votes Do emotions matter more than facts? What do people get wrong when using metaphors? Who's the better speechmaker: Michelle or Barack Obama?
I first became aware of Simon from watching his TEDx talk called 'https://youtu.be/bGBamfWasNQ (Speak like a leader)'. This was the first time I had ever come across the tools of public speaking persuasion known as rhetoric. After watching and listening to Simon, I was obsessed and found out as much as I could about this ancient art of persuasion I had never heard of before. Simon has also written speeches for many well-known politicians and has worked with many well-known organisations. For those familiar with my show, you will know I am an avid learner and a huge fan of audiobooks, usually getting through about two a week on my Audible account. When I saw there was an audiobook from Simon Lancaster called 'Winning Minds', you can bet I was keen to take a listen. The book is packed with so much great information and really blew my mind on some of the concepts like how we use metaphors and using the right kinds of metaphors for the right kinds of messages and audiences. We discussed his books and TEDx appearances and had a good chat about who in current events is using speechmaking and rhetoric well and who is not. I have to say, I was a little surprised but it all made sense through the lens of a political speechwriter and it was nice to get that perspective. You can find Simon's books on Amazon, Audible and from all reputable booksellers. His TEDx speeches are available on YouTube and if you'd like to work with him or learn from him, visit his Website http://www.bespokespeeches.com/ (BespokeSpeeches.com ) Make sure you're subscribed for future episodes and if you enjoyed this and learned something, share it with your tribe. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Donna Shannon is a careers coach with a difference. When she's not helping people land their dream jobs, you're likely to find her taking to the stage and making people laugh. You'd think career coaching and comedy would be worlds apart but not for Donna. She makes it work in her own unique style. We discussed Donna's road to where she is now, which included things like becoming a radio presenter. You'll hear possibly the worst ever answer to the question 'Why should we hire you?' and you'll get to find out whether or not I have any tattoos. Join us for a fun conversation about making people laugh and doing the things you love. If you'd like to get in touch with Donna, here's all the socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaShannon.careercoach (https://www.facebook.com/DonnaShannon.careercoach ) Company pages: https://www.facebook.com/personaltouchcareerservice (https://www.facebook.com/personaltouchcareerservice )https://www.facebook.com/coyotevisions.com (https://www.facebook.com/coyotevisions.com) (for comedy) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnashannon/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnashannon/) Twitter: @DLShannon Instagram: personaltouchcareer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PersonalTouchCareerServicesArvada/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/PersonalTouchCareerServicesArvada/ )https://www.youtube.com/user/PersonalTouchCareers/ (https://www.youtube.com/user/PersonalTouchCareers/) Coyote Visions (comedy) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-9nmmkg8trd38XV5TVY3g/f (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN-9nmmkg8trd38XV5TVY3g/f)
To claim the free 15-minute resume review & consultation Donna offers, go here: https://personaltouchcareerservices.com/contact/ (https://personaltouchcareerservices.com/contact/) You can get a copy of Donna's book Get a Job Without Going Crazy (3rd Edition) https://www.amazon.com/Get-Job-Without-Going-Crazy-ebook/dp/B07S8D538W/ (https://www.amazon.com/Get-Job-Without-Going-Crazy-ebook/dp/B07S8D538W/) and be sure to check out her podcast 'Tattooed Freaks In Business Suits. Donna's book recommendation on the show was Stephen King's 'https://www.amazon.com/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816 (On Writing)', which I will definitely be checking out. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
There are times in life you encounter people who seem to be able to do it all and keep multiple plates spinning whilst also juggling and doing sudoku. Tamika Martin is such a person and it was a delight to speak with a charismatic entrepreneur, mother and now grandmother who is doing it all and continually pushing forward. Tamika has expertise in event management, hosting and promotion and being the superwoman that she is, doing them all at the same time! She has her own podcast call 'Hit me up' and shares who would be her ideal guest, as well as who's podcast she loves the most (other than mine... obvs...) and would like to appear on. We chat about entrepreneurial life, networking skills, accidentally going on tour with Snoop Dog and a lot of other things besides. Enjoy the chat and make sure to subscribe for future episodes. If you'd like to know more about Tamika and connect with her on the socials: https://www.facebook.com/ucreateprandeventsmanagementltd (https://www.facebook.com/ucreateprandeventsmanagementltd) https://www.instagram.com/@ucreateprandevents (https://www.instagram.com/@ucreateprandevents) https://www.twitter.com/u@ucreatepr (https://www.twitter.com/u@ucreatepr) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamika-martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamika-martin) email: hello@ucreate.biz
Raylene Taskoski developed her unique mix of Sex Ed and Stand Up Comedy in living rooms throughout New England. For 13 years she's educated women about how their bodies work and why they work that way and along the way she's gained some hilarious universal truths and insights that leave her guests roaring with laughter and a sense of relief that “it's not just me!” Stand Up Comedy Sex Ed is about taking the living room on the road and letting everyone hear what we've been talking about in private! The subject matter is a little fruity but although we discuss some adult themes, we just have an open conversation with nothing sexually explicit. I had so much fun chatting with Raylene Taskoski and this episode is my New Year gift to you. If you'd like to know more about Raylene, you can connect with her on social media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/speakerRaylene (http://www.facebook.com/speakerRaylene) LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/raylenetaskoski (http://www.linkedin.com/in/raylenetaskoski) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/raylene056 (http://www.twitter.com/raylene056) Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/standupcomedysexed (http://www.instagram.com/standupcomedysexed) YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/raylenetaskoski (http://www.youtube.com/c/raylenetaskoski)
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Oh Boy! Do I have a Christmas treat for you! I had so much fun chatting with impressionist, comedienne, actress and Bootcamp instructor Ione Brown that I just knew this had to be my Xmas episode. Ione had me in stitches for this episode and she's a very talented impressionist and performer. I loved chatting with her and I know you're going to enjoy listening but if you want to see the characters and how much fun we had, you can see it all on my YouTube channel. You can find out more about Ione on her talent profile https://www.starnow.com/ionebrown (https://www.starnow.com/ionebrown) or her Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ione.brown.14 (https://www.facebook.com/ione.brown.14) or Linked In https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ione-brown-73578278 (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ione-brown-73578278) and if you get the chance to see her perform live, I highly recommend you do, I know I will look forward to that same opportunity. All I want for Xmas is your sub, so please subscribe to the show, share the fun with your friends and look out for more fun episodes dropping over the holiday period. We'll keep you laughing and entertained, whether you're on lockdown, home alone, bored of the telly or whatever else, we're here with some fun and hopefully educational chats to help you get through it. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Trav Bell is The Bucket List Guy...The Worldʼs #1 Bucket List Expert. As a self-appointed ʻBucket Listologistʼ, Trav helps people live their Bucket List before it’s too late! His unique life-engagement message really wakes you up, stops ground-hog days and helps you to experience more fulfilment. He says, “A Bucket List is a tangible Life Plan…where our Business Plan or Career Plan should fit into our Life Plan & not be the other way around.” No one practices what they preach more than Trav. His ‘crazy’ globe-trotting adventures are contagious, hilarious & always fresh. He is the author of the best-selling book, The M.Y.B.U.C.K.E.T.L.I.S.T. Blueprint™, a TEDx Thought Leader, a Certified Speaking Professional & is also the Founder CEO of Bucket List Coaches who are now on a mission to help 10 million BucketListers #tickitB4Ukickit. Before Trav became ʻThe Bucket List Guyʼ, he founded & franchised a chain of personal training studios across Australia. Starting with 1 client, he & his team went on to do over 2 million personal training sessions & motivated 10's of 1000's of clients. This is why Trav is now regarded as one of the world’s most in-demand motivational speakers. If you want to find out more about Trav and connect with him online: http://www.thebucketlistguy.com/ (www.thebucketlistguy.com) http://www.bucketlistcoach.com/ (www.bucketlistcoach.com) FB & LI: Trav Bell - The Bucket List Guy IG: @bucketlistguy.travbell If Trav's book recommendations on the show were: 'Happier' by Tal Ben-Shahar 'The thought leaders practice' by Matt Church 'The 10X Rule' by Grant Cardone 'Be obsessed or be average' by Grant Cardone
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I was fortunate enough to be joined for my show by Shola Kaye. Shola is an amazing speaker and she's become known for speaking and teaching empathy and inclusion in the workplace and taking this message out into the corporate landscape to change how we see and do business. Operating with empathy is not optional and the old models of hard as nails, low empathy business leaders are heading to the graveyard of bad business ideas, where they belong. Shola has been a TEDx speaker and she talks about that experience with me and how a pair of earrings ruined her TED talk. We had a great time chatting about what happens when things go wrong and also about being heard and stepping out of comfort zones, and more besides. I'm sure you'll enjoy the chat as much as I did and Shola also shared a free resource from her website https://SholaKaye.com (SholaKaye.com) and to download herhttps://sholakaye.kartra.com/page/Luk68 ( FREE resource, click here.) Take a look for her book 'How to be a DIVA at public speaking'. You can connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholakaye/ (Shola on LinkedIn) and other social networks. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
This was the very first live broadcast episode of the show and it was not without some technical issues, such as some knob end resetting the internet in my office mid-broadcast. Thankfully, my guest Jeremy Nicholas is a very experienced and skilled speaker and was able to keep the show going by sharing a story about interviewing the late actor Christopher Lee, perhaps best known for his appearances as Dracula. The story alone is worth checking out this episode but also Jeremy shares plenty of great information and insights. You also get to see me doing my best to recover my composure and spending the rest of the interview worried my connection was going to crap out again! Anyhow... when the stuff you worry about actually happens, you just deal with it and get on with the show. If you're interested in working with Jeremy you can visit his website https://www.jeremynicholas.co.uk/ and find out more about his speaking work, books and courses. Maybe you'd even like to get your keynote tickled? https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Are you and your business fully inclusive? I was introduced to my next guest at a time when I had several clients attending some of my live online events who were struggling with accessibility due to their disabilities. Thankfully, we've been able to accommodate their needs but this is something we could have been better prepared for so that people with accessibility issues can feel not just included but valued right from the start of their engagement. Whilst things are improving in the area of inclusivity, there is still a long way to go and many good reasons to get on top of accessibility and inclusivity right away, as so many people don't wish to make a fuss and end up feeling left out altogether or separate from other groups. My guest on this episode is Esi Hardy who is a speaker, trainer, writer and disability/inclusion expert who founded her company Celebrating Disability to help businesses improve their accessibility, both for employees and for guests. I learned so much from chatting to Esi of the ways we can be more inclusive and helpful without it becoming patronising or intrusive. I honestly believe that we all miss out when there are people who feel they can not join in as well as everyone else. Whilst it may not be possible to do everything imaginable to include everyone in every way, there is so much that is easy to do and makes a world of difference to people who may otherwise feel like they are stuck on the periphery. Esi has her own podcast called 'Part of me' which is all about disability inclusivity in all walks of life. You can find out more about disability inclusivity from Esi's website http://celebratingdisability.co.uk (CelebratingDisability.co.uk )and Esi will be delighted to hear from you if you would like her to her you and your business become more disability-inclusive. Esi Recommended a book called https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781327092/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_crtWFbK2VBE7W (Ripples from the Edge of Life by Roland Chesters) See you next time. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Whatever business you're in, you need sales and marketing to make it work. I often hear people say 'I hate sales' or 'I hate marketing' and what they often mean is that they hate the amount of work that needs to go into it or they don't like that the 'build it and they will come' strategy is BS. If you don't market you don't get sales and without sales, you don't have a business. That's where people like my guest on this episode come in. Jamie Martin is an award-winning sales trainer and a careers coach with 10+ years’ successful sales experience working within the corporate sales, marketing, media, and recruitment/headhunting world. As you'll find out in this episode, Jamie is highly passionate about sales strategy and sales training to help businesses improve their revenue and processes. There's something for everyone to take away from what Jamie shares, whether you're in the corporate word or not. Sales matter and if you want to make it in business, it's always great to learn from experts like Jamie Martin. Here are links to some of the things Jamie mentioned in the show: https://correctcareerscoaching.com/free-gifts/ (Video Conference Meetings Top Tips ) https://www.crystalknows.com/ (Crystal Knows) Two articles Jamie mentioned https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/disadvantages-using-external-sales-trainer-jamie/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/disadvantages-using-external-sales-trainer-jamie/) & https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-business-millennial-we-read-your-reviews-our-jamie/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/im-business-millennial-we-read-your-reviews-our-jamie/) Book recommendations - Jim Irving: The B2B Selling Guidebook The Anomaly Crystal https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anomaly-Crystal-Jamie-Martin/dp/1499094280
If you'd like to know more about Jamie, you can get in touch with him in one or all of these ways: Website: https://www.correctcareerscoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/correctcareerscoaching LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemartin111 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorrectCareers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7taRWRSaA1WuEgSpXMlKg
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This week my guest is professional speaker, corporate trainer and NLP practitioner Lillian Ogbogoh. In our fascinating chat, we talked about overcoming fears to get up and speak in public, women in leadership and training, mythological archetypes as a tool for understanding ourselves and for telling powerful stories and much more besides. I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to this chat as much as I enjoyed having it. If you'd like to find out more about Lillian, you can check out her website https://www.lillianogbogoh.com/ https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
I've had a few Linked In Specialists as guests on my show and I invited Mark Williams on because he's a Linked In trainer who also has a podcast about Linked In and making it work for you and your business. Mark is one of only 4 LinkedIn Trainers in the world to be certified by LinkedIn. As you can imagine, I had some questions and I am happy to tell you, he has some great answers. I bumped the release of this episode up, as so much of the content is pertinent and time relevant and I want you to be able to take advantage of everything he shared. We discussed how to use LinkedIn to gain more bookings as a professional speaker, profile tips for speakers, working with the algorithm to improve your relevance and posting and engagement techniques for results. Of course, you could also subscribe to Mark's podcast https://linkedinformed.com/shownotes/ (Linked Informed) to stay fully informed and up to date, which I have done myself. You can check out Mark's website https://linkedinformed.com/welcome/ (here) and, of course, connect on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrlinkedin/ (Linked In) if you like. Mark's book recommendation was 'The Go-Giver' by Bob Burg, which I agree is a great recommendation. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Remember to like and subscribe. Leave a review on Apple podcasts and let me know if you enjoyed the show. I entered the World Championship of Public Speaking in 2019 and lost in the second round. When I lost, I realised I still had room to improve and grow and Darren Lacroix was the person who helped me to start doing that and taking my speaking to a level I had not previously realised existed. Darren Lacroix won the 2001 world championship of public speaking with his hilarious talk https://youtu.be/puSUnj3gf_Y ('Ouch'), which is well worth a watch. In this episode, we discussed what it takes to become a world championship-winning speaker and the most important elements to work on if you want to be a champion yourself or just want to be a better, more engaging, more humourous and expert level speaker. We discussed this year's world championship, being the first one ever fully online and the https://youtu.be/TA7awoBxBxc (winning speech for 2020 from Mike Carr) and what the main differences were between presenting virtually and presenting live. Darren has his own online courses and programs which I have been through myself with his https://stagetimeuniversity.com/ (Stage Time University). I highly recommend you check it out and learn not just from Darren but from his mentor and co-trainer Mark Brown and world-renowned speaking trainer Patricia Fripp. You can also check out his https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unforgettable-presentations/id1477002072 (podcast with Mark Brown for free here). https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In this episode, I chat with the speaker, author, entrepreneur and (American) football coach known as Coach Cam. He has seamlessly blended his professional sports career with motivational speaking, applying and sharing all the philosophy and wisdom he himself has received and delivered in his sports coaching career. As someone who started his entrepreneurial journey age 9 and has gone on to become a social entrepreneur with a portfolio of businesses. He is now becoming known as a motivational speaker who is committed to helping others step up their lives to new levels of leadership and success. We discuss his recipe of faith, stoicism and self-talk, his journey to entrepreneurship and how his career as a football coach has set him up and inspired him to take a powerful philosophy out into the world in service of others. You can find out more about Coach Cam and his new E-Course Win the 1st Quarter of Your Day: Playbook for Wealth, Health, & Success at http://coachcamcourses.com/ (Coachcamcourses.com) and I highly recommend that you do. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In this chat with lead generation expert, fellow podcaster and super-powered networker Grant Finlayson from Motor Mouth Marketing. We ended up discussing all sorts of topics and what we have both learned on our journeys to where we are right now. What started out as an interview became a boomerang interview as Grant turned the tables and asked me the things he wanted to know. Whilst I do guest on other people's shows, this was the first time I was interviewed on my own show. It made for a unique episode and a great discussion. Find out more about Grant on his website https://onlinebizninja.co.uk/ (https://onlinebizninja.co.uk) and/or connect with this master networker on https://www.linkedin.com/in/motormouthmarketing/ (Linked In). https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Continuing my series on using humour in presentations, I was fortunate enough to get to chat with comedienne, rapper, actress, presenter and businesswoman Melanie Gayle. We dive into what it takes to be funny on a platform and how the most important thing can just be to give it a go and get started. Melanie has a wealth of experience and she shares some of the lessons she's learned along the way, as well as giving us many funny moments to enjoy. It was a delight to chat with Melanie and she's a great example of how someone can evolve and grow in their lives to be more than just one thing, as on top of her career as a performer she also runs a talent agency. We talk about mental flexibility and adaptability, we talk about the value of comedy courses and just going for it as well as many other aspects of performance. Mel brings the energy and you'll love listening as much as I enjoyed getting to chat with her. Join us for a great conversation and a lot of laughter on this episode of Speaking of Influence. Follow and connect with Melanie: http://www.melaniegayle.co.uk/ (www.melaniegayle.co.uk) http://www.melaniegayletalent.com/ (www.melaniegayletalent.com) Mel's Vlog https://youtu.be/Hw-ZnRWezrc (https://youtu.be/Hw-ZnRWezrc) Mel's comedy reel https://youtu.be/8IrOzf1pkWk (https://youtu.be/8IrOzf1pkWk)
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It's been said that having your own book is the best business card there is. It classifies you as an expert and it sets you apart from the vast majority of people who are unpublished. It can help you get booked more as a speaker, it can help you get paid more as a speaker, coach or trainer and it can dramatically grow your following and brand but you need to do it right. My guest this week is the lovely Juliet Clark who is the owner and founder of http://www.SuperbrandPublishing.com (Super Brand Publishing.) Juliet works with coaches and speakers who are looking to write and publish non-fiction books in their market and she cheerleads, helps plan and gives a tried and tested process that takes away any guesswork and gets your hard work as an author paying off for you by launching the right way. We had a lot of fun chatting together and at one point we even discussed Tiger King on Netflix... but mostly we chatted about publishing. See if writing a book is the right thing for you in your business right now. Take Juliet's quiz http://www.promoteprofitpublishquiz.com to find out...
I have a list of people I really want to have as guests on my show and Daniel Priestley has been up amongst the top names on that list for some time, so you can imagine how happy I was when he agreed to be a guest on my show. It's proof that sometimes just asking will actually get you a great result. I first met Daniel years ago when he was running Triumphant Events and have followed him online ever since. His incredible books like 'Key Person of Influence', 'Oversubscribed', 'Entrepreneur Revolution' and '24 Assets' are all great reads and for me personally, 'Key person of influence' has been inspirational and incredibly useful in laying out Daniel's 5-step process to becoming a notable person in any industry. In this chat, I got the opportunity to ask Daniel about his entrepreneurial journey, his first steps into public speaking & presentation work as well as an answer to a question I had about his 'Key Person of Influence' book that has been bugging me for a few years now, as I thought I was either missing something or it wasn't really there... You're going to have to listen to find out... If you want to become a Key Person of Influence if you want to make a dent in the universe, visit https://www.dent.global/ (Dent Global) to find out more. You can also find Daniel on Facebook, Twitter and Linked In under his name. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What does stoic philosophy have to do with public speaking and presentations? More than you'd think. I recently read 'How to think Like A Roman Emperor' by an expert in stoic philosophy Donald Robertson. It surprised me that he wrote a fair bit about orators and rhetoric of the sophists and how public speaking was an essential leadership tool in ancient Greece and Rome for those in positions of power, especially an emperor. It's not so different today. The ability to persuade and influence still lies largely with those who speak from some kind of stage. I asked Donald if he'd be willing to be a guest on my show and to my surprise, he readily agreed. I learned a lot from our conversation, as will you, I'm sure. I know I will be referring back to this conversation for a long time to come, as we discussed so many areas, like decatastrophising our thinking, cognitive behavioural therapy, hyperbole in modern life and a number of other profound areas. I highly recommend Donald's book 'How to think like a Roman Emperor' and have previously published a book review for it on my YouTube channel. On his own website, Donald has several courses and many materials you can check out to bring a little more capital S Stoicism into your life and philosophy. https://donaldrobertson.name/ I encourage you to check out Donald's Facebook group on Stoicism, which is where I first encountered him https://www.facebook.com/groups/Stoicism I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. If you'd like to catch the video version on YouTube, here's the link https://youtu.be/YKNbD_TvZHQ and please like and subscribe the channel whilst you're there. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Continuing my 'Dark side of influence and persuasion' series, I was lucky enough to be introduced to an amazing lady whose family joined a personal development based cult in the 80's and the effects this has had on her life since. That lady is the incredible Brooke Walker who has gone on to heal her life and help others to improve and heal their lives through meditation with her company 100 Years of Bliss. Brooke talks about life inside the cult as a child, when she first realised she was in a cult, when she made the decision to leave and also how she ended up going back after she escaped. We also spent a good amount of time talking about 'spirituality' and what we would each define that as, and also the benefits and life healing Brooke has experienced since then. Brooke has over 20 years’ experience as a business leader in the areas of management, law firms, health, and leadership. Her experience in psychology, finance and the healthcare industry has made her an asset to businesses and the holistic views she brings. Brooke has spent more than a decade teaching, speaking, achieving sales goals and leading in these fields. She is the founder of 100 Years of Bliss, a wellness company focusing on the culture and health of other companies. Today her passion is to Empower, Educate and Advise companies on the benefits meditation and mindfulness has to increase health, productivity, sales and the bottom line. Find out more about Brooke on her website http://www.100YearsofBliss.com (100YearsofBliss.com) where she offers listeners to this show $50 off her meditation program. You can also connect with Brooke on social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Bliss100years (https://www.facebook.com/Bliss100years) or https://www.facebook.com/breakingthecult https://www.linkedin.com/in/100yearsofbliss/ (Linked In) https://twitter.com/lolwsummer (Twitter ) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHDfEL6hgO1rS4X3W_My76w?view_as=subscriber (YouTube)
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What's the best way to really learn something? Are learning styles still a thing? What about speed reading? What's complete BS in accelerated learning and what actually works? What does Neuroscience tell us about how we should teach or learn? Why is Lauren called 'The Learning Pirate'? If you're curious about the answers to these questions and the latest developments in learning science, you're going to love this episode of Speaking of Influence with The Learning Pirate Lauren Waldman. Lauren specialises in translating the latest scientific developments in neuroscience and learning science to implementable action we can do to improve our own learning and our teaching of information too. There's a lot of BS out there in the personal development world, so we get into what's real and what isn't. As someone who is fascinated in this area, it was great to separate the science from the pseudoscience and speak with a real expert. Lauren really knows her stuff and I'm sure you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Who's ready to be an even better learner? Discover more about Lauren and learning science at https://www.learningpirate.com/ and maybe connect with Lauren on https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-waldman-learning-pirate-4666bab?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Be5RDYJh3R5KqnTMoKtsDyA%3D%3D (Linked In) Remember to subscribe and please leave us a review if you liked the show. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Since I started the podcast I have been wanting to bring on an image consultant who could discuss image and style as a part of personal branding and as a tool of influence. I could not have hoped for a better consultant than the effortlessly stylish Shelley Golden of https://shelleygoldenstyle.com (Shelley Golden Style.) You'll fast see that I was quite out of my comfort zone talking about style and image but I did enjoy the chat and learned a lot. Shelley is a personal branding image consultant who is specialising in giving people a Zoom makeover, which, let's face it, most of us can do with. I've been busily working to implement some of the great suggestions Shelley shared in this episode and I'm certain you'll find some tips and image hacks that you haven't come across before. This is one of those episodes you might just prefer to watch on YouTube, so you can see some of the things Shelley was demonstrating. Here's the episode link and please give the channel a little love with a link and subscribe, as I'm working hard to build things up and keep offering you great content https://youtu.be/7oPFJ4Bl2vM Shelley has offered this fantastic offer just for you: INDIVIDUAL ZOOM MAKEOVER Uplevel Your Screen Presence & Look Your Best on ZOOM Let's create a Professional Screen Presence in real-time • Improve your camera angle, lighting, background, Zoom Specific make-up • Understand what colours work best on you in your space and what colours to avoid • Improve your personal brand Feel confident with your screen presence, your style and your wardrobe all over Zoom. (reg $279). NOW ONLY $197 (Price in USD) https://live.vcita.com/site/yttellefuprmj9ut/online-scheduling?service=thfjaieat07mruwl (Click here to take advantage of this special deal.) We said we would include a link to Shelley's great article 'It's all about the shoes' and here it is https://shelleygoldenstyle.com/fashion/its-all-about-the-shoes/ (https://shelleygoldenstyle.com/fashion/its-all-about-the-shoes/) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
What are some of the worst mistakes people are making on Linked In these days? Can you really use Linked In to grow your own business and become known? Angela Dunz knows a lot about how to build and grow your business on Linked In and she's my guest on this episode sharing some of those juicy Linked In secrets and strategies that can help you too, as well as being a thoroughly delightful guest. Angela's business is called Cowgirl Creative Coaching, which might give an insight into Angela's style of doing things, getting the hustle going and letting your freak flag fly. I'm always interested in finding out more about how to maximise presence and engagement on social media channels and Angela adds nicely to the expert advice from previous episodes, such as my 'Genetically Modified Marketing' episode with John Espirian. I hope you enjoy the show and if you want to connect with Angela, please find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeladunz/ (Linked In), I know she'll be delighted to connect with you. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
I am truly privileged to have Dr Joanna Martin as my guest on my podcast. Jo was my trainer when I first learned neuro-linguistic programming and she was also one of the people who taught me presentation and public speaking skills. Since she is the person who inspired me to want to become a speaker and trainer, it was a delight when she agreed to come on the show. Jo is a renowned visionary, coach, speaker and entrepreneur Her message and work have directly impacted over 120,000 people on four different continents. She initially qualified as a medical doctor and spent a number of months in oncology where the death of a favourite patient provided a wakeup call to get her life “on purpose”. Then, she changed her career and was accepted to the Actors Centre Australia. She went on to study human psychology, behaviour and growth and in 2003 launched her own coaching company in Sydney, with no network and no business experience. Within a year her business was thriving, consulting with the likes of ANZ bank, John Fairfax Publishing and eBay. From there she worked as Head of Research and Training at one of the fastest-growing personal development companies on the international stage and in 2008 launched her own business Shift Speaker Training, which she took to 7-figures within just 12 months. There she shared her speaking success secrets with over 23,000 business owners over four years. Her evolution continued in 2014 when she founded https://.oneofmany.co.uk (One of many), to help women to step up into leadership and increase their impact without burning out. One of many has so far reached over 70,000 women around the world. Jo is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning speaker, a diplomatic wife, a sometimes-too-tired mother, a protective sister, and a caring friend. Don't miss this fascinating and inspiring conversation and find out how Jo is just one of many women changing the world. For anyone who gets/got a bit lost when we talked about values systems, it was referring to Gravsian Values as defined by Clare Graves in Spiral Dynamics. A very worthwhile and surprisingly accessible book. The book Jo spoke about in relation to this is called Reinventing Organisations by Frederic Laloux. Jo's FREE gift to you is Seven Rituals to Calm the Daily Chaos: https://oneofmany.co.uk/rituals/ (https://oneofmany.co.uk/rituals/) Here are some ways you can connect with Joanna Martin on social media: Facebook - business page: https://www.facebook.com/OneOfManyWomen/ (https://www.facebook.com/OneOfManyWomen/) LinkedIn - business page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-of-many/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-of-many/) LinkedIn - profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannamartin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannamartin/) Instagram - business page: https://www.instagram.com/oneofmanywomen/ (https://www.instagram.com/oneofmanywomen/) Instagram - profile: https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamartin/ (https://www.instagram.com/drjoannamartin/) Hope you enjoy the show. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a review. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Do you want to be a top performer in business? How do you manage stress in high-pressure environments? If you're interested to know who top c-suite executives and performers go to when they want to turn up their performance without turning up their stress levels, you're in for a treat. My guest for this episode is Tina Greenbaum, founder of http://masteryunderpressure.com (Mastery Under Pressure) and author of the book Mastery Under Pressure: How you can achieve an unstoppable mindset. Tina shares with us some of her journey and her experience that led her to coaching CEO's and top executives to be able to achieve at higher levels whilst gaining greater inner peace and clarity too. I got to ask Tina about some of her experience and growth as a public speaker too and how that has fitted in with her business growth. You can find Tina's website listed above and she's also active on https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinagreenbaum/ (Linked In) if you'd like to find out more about her. Tina's Book recommendation is 'The Road Less Stupid' by Keith Cunningham https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Nobody wants to look like a fool. Or do they? As a speaker or presenter, if you are not able to play and clown around then you are missing out on a whole range of presentational flexibility that may well be doing you and your clients/audience a huge disservice. When I first encountered my guest Jessica Breitenfeld, I was attending a Toastmasters convention and competition in Malaga (where I was competing and won first place in my category) and I attended a workshop being led by Jessica which was really all about emotional flexibility. I asked Jessica to give us a taste of that and she does, as well as a whole lot more. Jessica Breitenfeld was voted the top speaker in the Barcelona division of the Toastmasters World Championship of public speaking in 2020. I was fortunate enough to see her compete and she really knows how to deliver and how to tell a story. She's entertaining, clever and has a unique playfulness that makes her a delightful guest and great to watch. You can watch the whole show on https://youtu.be/Grjbb24spZY (YouTube) Please, remember to like and subscribe. Jessica advises that the best place to connect with her right now is https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-breitenfeld-3852a058/ (Linked In). You will be welcomed with open arms and possibly a big red clown nose. You can also check out https://jessicabreitenfeld.com (her website.) Enjoy the show and keep an eye out for much more coming on the topic of humour and comedy in presentations as I speak with many other entertaining professional speakers and professional comedians, in some cases both in my new 'Leading With Laughter' mini-series. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Do you ever want to use humour in your presentations but feel a bit too scared? It can seem daunting. Things seem to either be funny or not, and easy to get wrong. Why is it that the North American spelling of humour drops the 'u'? I want to start a rallying call to put the U back into North American humour... or maybe I'll just take a quick nap first? My guest this week is a highly experienced speaker who is known for bringing humour and delivering exceptional and engaging talks. He's a hall of fame speaker and he travels the world helping companies find the benefits of humour and helping people to stop taking life too seriously. We got to chatting about the theory of humour and what makes things funny but most importantly, how you can start bringing some humour into your own presentations. Enjoy the listen but look out for the YouTube episode, as Michael got up to a little mischief that you'll only see on the YouTube edit. To find out more about Michael Kerr go to http://www.mikekerr.com/ (MikeKerr.com) Michael says “Life is too short to work in a soul-sucking, fun-sucking workplace, and life is too short to take yourself seriously! If you take yourself too seriously the irony becomes that no one around you ends up taking you remotely seriously!” You can find out more from Michael in his book 'The Humor Advantage' and from his writings at his https://mikekerr.com/humour-at-work-blog/ (Humor at Work blog) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Have you ever wondered what makes some people captivating to watch or listen to? It's nearly always the way they can channel and embody emotions that take you on a journey and an experience with them. Even the most technically perfect performance can not beat the emotional interpretation that can be brought to life by someone who is passionate about what they are doing. So... what do you do if you're not there with the passion or struggle to get enthused? That's what this episode is all about. Find out more about https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaball/ (John on Linked In) and check out daily video content there. Find out more about speaker training and events with John at https://presentinfluence.com (Present Influence.) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
If you haven't already listened to part 1, make sure to go back and check it out first. Earlier this year I downloaded an audiobook called Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks and I was blown away by all the amazing secrets of storytelling he shares from his own experience as an international best selling author, 48-time winner of The Moth Story Slam and 6 time Grand Slam champion. Matthew is also the creator of Homework for Life, a daily practice of writing down your most story-worthy moments each day and filling your world with stories. This one tool alone has been transformative for me. In this first part, Matthew talks about how he got started with telling stories and shares some of his insights into what makes a good story or a 'meh' story. You can find out more about Matthew Dicks on his website https://matthewdicks.com/ (https://matthewdicks.com/) Listen to the https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/speak-up-storytelling/id1386552794 (Speak Up Storytelling podcast) with Matthew and his wife Elysha And remember, you can check out the whole episode and more on YouTube https://youtu.be/WFfTJft9Em0 and part 1 here. https://youtu.be/ZW3Ad6lZ_SE https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Whether you're speaking for business, at a practice club or giving a speech in a more social setting, everyone's greatest fear is forgetting what they're going to say. In this episode, I share with you some of the tools and techniques that I have successfully used to help me remember my presentations in the past. These are not the only tools out there but I hope you will find them useful and try them out. Good luck with your presentations and let me know how you get on? To get the Cicero card deck I mentioned, https://cicerodeck.com/ (click here ) https://presentinfluence.com https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Earlier this year I downloaded an audiobook called Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks and I was blown away by all the amazing secrets of storytelling he shares from his own experience as an international best selling author, 48-time winner of The Moth Story Slam and 6 time Grand Slam champion. Matthew is also the creator of Homework for Life, a daily practice of writing down your most story-worthy moments each day and filling your world with stories. This one tool alone has been transformative for me. In this first part, Matthew talks about how he got started with telling stories and shares some of his insights into what makes a good story or a 'meh' story. Make sure you join us next week for part 2 by subscribing to 'Speaking of Influence'. You can find out more about Matthew Dicks on his website https://matthewdicks.com/ (https://matthewdicks.com/) Listen to the https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/speak-up-storytelling/id1386552794 (Speak Up Storytelling podcast) with Matthew and his wife Elysha And remember, you can check out the whole episode and more on YouTube https://youtu.be/ZW3Ad6lZ_SE https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Welcome to the podcast dedicated to the art and the tools of presentation and influence. Being fully present with your audience, whether it's one person or 3,000 people, is the best gift you can give them and the benefits are multiple. In this episode, I talk about those benefits and some strategies for being more present for your talks and presentations. Please remember to subscribe to the show and check out our catalogue of episodes with many amazing guests and many more coming up. You can connect with me on my website: https://presentinfluence.com (https://presentinfluence.com) Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My last episode with Dana Pharant has so far been my most downloaded episode of the podcast series where we talked quite a bit about her experience as a dominatrix and how she brought those lessons into her brand, presentation style and business consulting. She's an incredible woman who stands in her own personal power and truly owns the title of badass. In a chat with Dana, I mentioned that I was looking for a guest who had the experience of being in and then leaving a cult. It so happened that Dana is such a person and she was more than happy to return for an episode of my 'The Dark Side of Influence' series. The conversation is powerful and informative and I hope it gives insight to the covert ways in which cults operate and control their members and also hope and resources to anyone leaving a cult or religion behind or perhaps thinking of doing so. You can find out more about Dana on her website https://danapharant.com (danapharant.com) and download a free copy of her book Badass Intuition https://innerdominatrix.kartra.com/page/FreeBook (here) Resources on cults and support: Steve Hassan's website https://freedomofmind.com/ (Freedom of Mind) https://ffrf.org/ (The Freedom from Religion Foundation) For more information about how cults like JW's operate, go to https://www.jwfacts.com/ (https://www.jwfacts.com) For a good video on how to get out of an organisation like the JW's, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qSq_ImQh5o (go here)
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It doesn't matter how good you are on stage or how smart you look if your message is off or missing altogether. Too many presenters ramble, improvise or miss the point of what they need to deliver. I'll share with you a way to make sure you deliver your message every single time. Enjoy the show. Get your own Cicero card deck: https://cicerodeck.com/ (https://cicerodeck.com/) and plan your presentations with ease. Find me on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaball/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnaball/) or my own website: https://presentinfluence.com/ (https://presentinfluence.com/) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
This episode was a lot of fun to record as my guest Nick Diakanastasis is a funny guy with a real talent for teaching the skills and tools of public speaking to people who self-identify as introverted. We talk about why presentation skills are no really longer optional, especially for business owners. We discuss the glut of people claiming to teach presentation skills with absolutely no background. There may be rants ahead. We also discuss how acting prepared Nick for a career as a presentation and public speaking coach and we might even mention putting cumin in your cheesecake... gross, I know. Don't miss this entertaining and informative chat with the introvert mentor Nick Diakanastasis. Follow Nick on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-diakanastasis/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-diakanastasis/) His website is http://theintrovertmentor.com (theintrovertmentor.com) (Not available at time of publishing) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
One of the most distracting things you can do when giving any kind of presentation is to be shuffling about or unconsciously moving around your stage area. One of the things I see most often is what I call the speaker wobble and it makes you look nervous and ungrounded. I'll share with you an exercise in this episode to help you ground yourself and stop wobbling and shuffling around on stage so that you only move with volition. Make sure to subscribe for future episodes. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
I was lucky enough to have my friend Suraj agree to be a guest and the conversation we had proved to me that it was a very wise decision. We first met back in our days of being trained in Neurolinguistic Programming, hypnosis and presentation skills for public speaking among other things. Suraj has always been incredibly kind and generous with his time and his knowledge and he shares a lot of great insights and personal experience in this episode. I first knew Suraj as being a marketer and teaching online marketing and social media marketing. He runs one of the largest and most successful meetup groups in London for Entrepreneurs, called Entrepreneur Jam. He's spoken internationally to corporate and general audiences on a variety of topics, he has his own podcast called The Entrepreneur Jam Podcast and he embarked on a physical transformation a little over a year ago, going from being a slightly chubby guy to becoming insanely ripped and fitness magazine cover star material. We talk about highs and lows, what he's working on now and how Suraj values impostor syndrome and gets it working for his benefit. Don't miss this fun and engaging chat with an incredible entrepreneur and truly authentic guy. Find out more about Suraj on his website https://www.surajsodha.com/ (https://www.surajsodha.com/) You can connect with him on https://www.surajsodha.com/ (Linked In )(but be sure to send a message with the request) Suraj's book recommendation is The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. I recommend checking out their website too https://thegogiver.com/ (https://thegogiver.com/) Apologies for some of the audio problems towards the end. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Why do you do what you do? Is your reason why big enough and strong enough to push you through challenges and to embrace your discomfort zone? I share with you part of my big why and encourage you to connect with your own. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In this relentlessly helpful episode, I talk with Linked In content marketing expert John Espirian about content marketing and making the most out of the new and improved Linked In platform. John Espirian is the relentlessly helpful technical copywriter and author of https://espirian.co.uk/book/ (Content DNA). John writes B2B web content to help his clients explain how their products and services work. He also helps people to build a better presence on LinkedIn. Find John at https://espirian.co.uk/blog (espirian.co.uk) or on https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnespirian/ (LinkedIn). Want to know more about John? Check out his https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20-things-me-explained-john-espirian/ (20 things about me) article on LinkedIn. It contains 19 truths and 1 lie. John's book recommendation ishttps://smile.amazon.co.uk/KNOWN-handbook-building-unleashing-personal/dp/0692816062/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A47EPQW29BGQ&dchild=1&keywords=known+mark+schaefer&qid=1591975593&sprefix=known%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 ( 'Known' by Mark Schaefer.) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Are you serious about creating results? Do you actually want success? Then you must be creating content more than you are consuming it. In another short episode from me, let's discuss the difference between being a consumer and creator and why you might want to make a change https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
An insightful chat with a former director of the Met Opera who has since turned her skills and expertise to training public speaking skills. When you realise that Elizabeth has directed great opera stars like Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, you know that she's someone worth listening to. We had a lot of fun chatting together and I was intrigued to find out what the similarities and differences were between directing an opera and training people in public speaking. I love some of the distinctions and insights Elizabeth shares and I am sure you will too. ABC, always be learning. You will learn a lot from this amazing expert. You can find out more about Elizabeth on her website http://elizabethbachman.com/ (ElizabethBachman.com) Please take the assessment. I did and it has really helped me to see what I need to focus on, with some guidance from Elizabeth herself. I highly recommend Elizabeth's podcast https://elizabethbachman.com/podcast (Speakers Who Get Results) where you can even find me coming up as a guest. The book Elizabeth recommends is called https://www.amazon.co.uk/Disruptors-Agenda-Create-Strategy-Breakthrough/dp/1940858704/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D89HQ9PECUZJ&dchild=1&keywords=the+disruption+mindset&qid=1591377911&sprefix=the+disruption+min%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1 (The Disruption Mindset) by Charlene Li https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
A short from me on the tools of influence and persuasion and why I believe it's essential to know them and to be able to use them in an ethical framework. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
A chat with best-selling business author and business speaker Mike Michalowicz about presenting authentically, podcasting and having a driving purpose. If you don't know who Mike Michalowicz is, it could be that you don't read many business books. If you do, and you still don't know, allow me to introduce one of the best business authors and speakers of recent times, whose books I have been recommending to my business owner clients for some time now. I was first introduced to Mike's work with his book 'Clockwork', which is a very helpful book on how to automate your business so that you no longer need to be there. Then I read Profit First right after and realised this was a great money management system for business. Now, in a time of major business uncertainty, comes Mike's new book 'Fix This Next' where he helps business owners get clear about what is important for them to be dedicating time to and how to prioritise for results. Mike is a prolific podcaster and a great speaker and so I wanted to make sure I got some insights and tips from him. I know you're going to love this episode. Make sure to check out Mike's new book and enjoy some of his fhttps://fixthisnext.com/ (ree resources online here...) If you want the password for drinkthisnext.com message me on my YouTube channel after you've liked and subscribed. https://youtu.be/yigYPlxA5rM https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Do you speak professionally? Have you ever thought about getting paid to speak? Would you like some industry insights from a speaker agent who specialises in coaching emerging speakers? I thought so. Well, you're in the right place. In this episode, I chat with an expert in speaker management who now specialises in coaching emerging speakers into the industry, Li Hayes from Go Leeward speaker management. Her company Go Leeward connects dynamic, world-class business and motivational speakers with business event planners, marketing leaders, and executive business leaders to make your event exceed expectations and truly ‘WOW’ your audience. As the Founder and Speaker Manager, Ishe directs an efficient and seamless process — providing a hassle-free, cost-effective experience by eliminating agencies and connecting you directly to powerful speakers. With Go Leeward, you receive personal, professional service backed by deep expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and talent management. Li shares insights about the speaker industry in this time of Covid19 and some powerful guidance for new and emerging speakers who want to stand out and not just blend into the background with thousands of others. Towards the end of the podcast, Li recommends the book 'Profit First' by Mike Michalowicz. It's a great book which I have read many times over and received a lot of benefit from. I regularly recommend this book to my business-owning coaching clients. Mike Michalowicz is going to be my next guest on the show, so be ready for that! If you want to connect with Li, you can find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/li-hayes/ (Linked In) and you can visit her https://www.goleeward.com/ (Go Leeward website). The episode is also available on Present Influence YouTube channel https://youtu.be/kmzLED3gX5I https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In this episode, I chat with speaker marketing expert and LinkedIn super-sharer Lauren Pibworth. We talk about how I found out what my marketing spirit animal is and more. It's not so strange as it sounds, I promise. Lauren is among the most successful marketing agencies exclusively for speakers in North America working to create marketing strategies to get more speakers on more stages. She's great fun to chat with, very real and completely dedicated to working with her clients to find innovative ways to combat the COVID crisis in the speaking industry. She shares with her some of the insights usually reserved for her clientele. If you're a professional speaker or thinking you might like to be, you need to listen to this and check Lauren out. Visit Lauren's website https://pibworthps.com/ (https://pibworthps.com/) and find out what your marketing animal archetype is. It's useful, I promise. You can also find and follow Lauren on LinkedIn where she shares a ton of great info https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpibworth/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpibworth/) The book Lauren recommended is called 'Clockwork' and the author is Mike Michalowicz. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In this episode, I speak with the creators of the fabulous Cicero card deck for speakers, the Intuiti card deck for creativity and the Fabula card deck for storytelling. Their names are https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABUGOAEBfRAPLnKGakjvGOyMkcM2vOjuETw/ (Andrea Binasco) & https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAZSdjsBsQ7M_A5Lb361F1vR9tor8ljQGRc/ (Matteo di Pascale) @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sefirot-independent-publisher/ (Sefirot Independent Publisher). (Links connect to Linked In) Watch the https://youtu.be/-dlCAeJXn90 (YouTube Episode HERE) remember to Like, subscribe and comment. Have a play with the beautifully designed http://experience.intuiti.it/ (Intuiti deck here) https://cicerodeck.com/ (Click here to check out the Cicero deck) https://intuiti.it/ (Click here to check out the Intuiti deck) https://fabuladeck.com/ (Click here to check out the Fabula deck) Want a bundle?https://sefirot.it/specialstore.php ( Click here) Sign up for Andrea and Matteo's newsletter, full of useful and interesting things https://bit.ly/Creative-Bulletin (here). It's one of the only newsletters I get that I always enjoy reading. Please consider supporting the show by buying me a coffee, joining my VIP gang or sponsoring the show, all available here: https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/) Your support means the world to me and means I can keep making the show and making it better. Much love, Johnny
I just love that this episode was a surprise hit and I especially love talking to women in leadership. This time I got two! In this episode, I am joined by kindness warrior Michele Pitman-Martinez and my sometimes co-host who helped me launch this podcasting project Aida Diaz-Agero (a lot of double-barreled names there, for this one I shall be John Alexander Fraile-Ball so I don't miss out). We chat about things like women in the technology sector, getting investment for your business growth, leading a team, networking and serving your customers & community. So, we cover a lot of ground. Michele Pitman-Martinez is the founder & CEO of intelliVOL, based in Dallas, Fort-Worth. She's a rock-solid business leader who has faced and overcome some serious business challenges that would sink most people. I hope you'll enjoy meeting this unsinkable kindness warrior as much as Aida and myself enjoyed talking with her. If you'd like to know more about what Michele or her company do, the best place to reach out to her is on her Linked In profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelepitman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelepitman/) or her company website https://www.x2vol.com/index.html (https://www.x2vol.com/index.html) Next episode coming soon... https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My guest on this episode is the biggest badass and also one of the loveliest and most interesting people I've ever had the pleasure to speak with. Dana Pharant says that becoming a badass in life and business requires you to stand in your power and be super comfy with being unique! Dana Pharant knows ALL about standing out and being unique. Her personal brand of the Inner Dominatrix™ pushes people out of their comfort zone, challenges their preconceived notions and has them stepping into a fierce determination to rock their Bold, Sexy Fun-Filled Lives! She has worked with clients to transform their lives for 25+ years, been a CEO of a Million dollar company, 2x award-winning speaker, best selling author of 5 books, has earned the title of Master Healer and yes she really was a Dominatrix and I asked her all about it in this episode. I promise you, it's fascinating and probably not what you are expecting. Dana is going to return soon and talk with us about her experience in a cult and how she escaped. We'll discuss how cults influence people, recruit people and brainwash them. It will be another unmissable chat including some powerful personal stories from us both. Grab Your Free Digital copy Now of Dana's best seller! Start mastering the skills of the Inner Dominatrix™ starting with your Badass Intuition http://www.innerdominatrix.com/ (www.InnerDominatrix.com) Book Dana for your next event http://www.bookdana.in/ (www.bookDana.in) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My guest for this episode has a healthy way of pushing. When we had a pre-recording chat to plan the episode he gave me a gentle push to join him on a Facebook live. I did and it was my first. I popped my Facebook live cherry. I'm ready for more :) Kit Pang is a public speaking coach and trainer based in Boston, USA. You can tell he has his own podcast because he likes asking the questions too. When I asked Kit why I would want him as a guest on my podcast he told me "I’m here to give your audience a kick-in-the-butt to improve their public speaking so they can be more successful as leaders." That's the kind of direct charm I just can't resist. Kit is the founder of BostonSpeaks and a public speaking coach at Harvard Business School who has worked with speakers ranging from NFL Players and Three Star Michelin Chefs to Fortune 500 CEOs and TEDx Speakers. In our chat, we discuss the difference between influence and persuasion and why that matters. I hope you'll enjoy listening in to our chat as much as we enjoyed having it. To find out more about Kit Pang you can connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitpang/ (Linked In )and you can also visit his business website http://www.bostonspeaks.com (here..). Next episode, don't miss my chat with a former dominatrix turned presentation trainer. The conversation is explosive, fascinating and powerful. Wondering if there's some dominatrix energy in you? Let's find out... https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
Whether you want to captivate a live audience or just entertain your friends and family, storytelling is an art form we can all benefit from improving in. My guest Jason Reid is a master storyteller and he teaches others how to tell stories and how to sell with stories too. Jason is not just an entertaining professional speaker. Jason Reid teaches entrepreneurs, experts and sales teams how to create presentations and tell stories with intention and impact – helping them turn their audience into clients.
Known as the power story master for his ability to create compelling narratives that wow an audience, Jason has been a main-stage speaker at some of North America’s largest entrepreneur events and built his own business by speaking.
In this episode, we talk about the power of stories. How to construct stories. What to put in and what to leave out. What makes them funny and what cultural differences you can expect as a speaker and storyteller if you speak to other nationalities. Jason was very generous with his time and also shares some very entertaining stories that I know you're going to love.
You can see the story arc diagram from 14 minutes in https://presentinfluence.com/2020/05/02/17-masters-of-storytelling-with-guest-jason-reid/?preview_id=2258&preview_nonce=854c857aa1&preview=true (here). To take Jason up on his great offers and to find out more about him and his incredible work go to http://your/ (http://your)http://phonesession.com/ (phonesession.com) or for the Free giveaway: STORYTELLING RESOURCES FOR SPEAKERS AND ENTREPRENEURS http://jasonreid.org/ (http://jasonreid.org). Now... make yourself comfortable, sit back and listen to another great episode of The Loqui Podcast.in https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
I have a friend who knows a lot about how to overcome fears of public speaking and presenting. He's a super cool guy and a great presenter and he's my guest on this episode of the Loqui Podcast, Bennie Naude. We discuss some of our shared training and trainers in the arena of speaking and how Bennie went from 20 years in the corporate world to working for himself as a presentation skills trainer. We spend a little time talking about his own presenting fears and how he's worked to overcome them.
We recorded this chat a little while before coronavirus quarantines and the likes and I hope that will not affect your enjoyment.
To find out more about Bennie and to check out any of his resources, please go to http://fallinlovewithpresenting.com or find Bennie on LinkedIn https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
In this episode, I chat with voice artist and actress Karin Anglin hot on the heels of her starring role in the hot new comedy from Showtime network called 'Work in Progress'. The show is hilarious and has just been renewed for a second season. It's scored highly with viewers and critics on Rotten Tomatoes and I'm already in love with it. We chat about the voice acting industry, adding emotion to your voice, sounding more natural when presenting and taking care of your voice. If you have to speak as part of your job or business, you'll want to listen in.
Stay tuned to the end of the episode to find out what my secret (not anymore) nickname is of Karin and she then reveals something even I didn't know about her!
Watch the full Saturday Night Live skit here: https://youtu.be/_tO9dA2syYM
You can find out more about Karin on her website http://www.karinanglin.com/ (www.karinanglin.com) and let her know if you want her as your own voice model.
You can watch Work In Progress on Showtime in the USA. Go to Showtime.com for a free month so you can start watching this great comedy right away. Listeners in the UK can go to Sky Comedy, Sky Canal or Sky online to watch. For the rest of Europe, it will hopefully be streaming on Amazon Prime soon. In the meantime, if you have a VPN you can try Showtime.com or Hulu.com
I am unbelievably lucky to have landed a guest like Cindy Ashton. Cindy is who the pro's go to when they want to step their game up even more and she was generous enough to take 30 minutes or so out of her schedule to impart some wisdom bombs and expertise which we can all benefit from. I'm a passionate learner and love coming across new information and learning, especially when it relates to my passion for presenting and public speaking. So, you'll excuse me that I sat back a little in this chat and gave space for Cindy to share as much as we could fit into the time available. (I've never before had someone apologise for responding late to an email because they were busy interviewing people on the red carpet for the Oscars!) Cindy is an award-winning TV Host of #CindyUncorked, singer/entertainer, keynote speaker & presentation trainer. We chat about how to get the edge in the world of online meetings, presentations and speaking, what's going on right now and where there are opportunities if you are willing to look for them. There are some real gems of knowledge in this chat that will have me revisiting it many times over.
Here's the link to the YouTube video in case you want to see the physical exercise Cindy demonstrates for producing oxytocin (13m35s): https://youtu.be/AzdgNzK_bPg
Cindy has shares some additional resources on Linked In and YouTube, which you can check out here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/great-virtual-presenter-boost-sales-matter-what-cindy-ashton-/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/great-virtual-presenter-boost-sales-matter-what-cindy-ashton-/) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/virtual-presenting-skills-while-sitting-speaking-cindy-ashton-/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/virtual-presenting-skills-while-sitting-speaking-cindy-ashton-/) https://youtu.be/4edPMxd6xrs (https://youtu.be/4edPMxd6xrs)
and if you'd like to connect with Cindy and find out more about her, please go to http://www.cindyashton.com/ (www.cindyashton.com) I highly recommend you do.
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Do you think being locked down at home for weeks is bad? How about getting kidnapped? My guest this week has survived 3 kidnappings and knows a thing or two about how to get through troubling and uncertain times.
We are in unprecedented and trying times and more than ever we need to find and lean on any resources that help us to improve our mental resilience. No matter how strong we think we are, we all have a threshold for how much we can mentally cope with and when life and experiences exceed our threshold we don't always manage it and often can not cope.
One thing we should never be afraid or ashamed to do is to reach out for help especially to someone with expert knowledge like Simon Maryan. In this episode, you will find some relatable stories, some tools and resources and even some humour.
To find out more about Simon and to connect with him, please visit his website http://simonmaryan.com
(Apologies for the beeps in the recording. I have no idea where they were coming from and have done my best to edit them out. This was also the day before I lost my voice completely for several days with a very painful virus, thus my super husky voice.)
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Recorded March 19th 2020 during the global pandemic.
My original plan in chatting with Vicki Wusche was that we discuss how she has grown her business through public speaking and become an expert in property investing through her books. We had a few other topics in mind too and we decided to save them all for another time and discuss what is going on now and how we might help ourselves to create a better future once this crisis is over.
We hope this conversation may especially help anyone who is feeling a sense of despair and fear for the future, especially how careers, businesses and the financial world will be affected.
Vicki makes a very generous offer at the end of the podcast that is open to everyone.
If you would like to connect with Vicki or take her up on her offer, you can email her vicki@wusche-associates.co.uk. You can find out more about Vicki at https://www.VickiWusche.com
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There are times we could all do with being or at least feeling more confident. In terms of presenting and having presence and influence in your environment, confidence is a critical element.
I have known Jules for many years and there are few people more experienced in this area who I would rather talk to. We talk about all sorts of other stuff too, much related to the personal development industry and some of the good and bad we have experienced there.
I cut a few bits for time but don't worry, I kept in all of the very best bits and hope you will enjoy.
If you also enjoy listening in to other people's conversations, this is for you. We probably should have recorded this in a bar somewhere...
If you'd like to know more about Jules, confidence coaching or hiring Jules as a speaker, you can visit www.juleswyman.com
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The ability to present and communicate well is no longer a soft business skill, it's a critical business and leadership requirement. In this episode, I talk about why business owners and professionals need to speak, where people tend to make mistakes and how we can become better speakers and presenters, gaining more trust, respect, recognition and authority.
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I first came across the concept of gamification reading Nir Eyal's book 'Hooked' but I could not say for sure I had fully grasped it, I just understood that it was a powerful tool for increasing engagement, specifically for online courses and information products but in other ways also.
When Alyea approached me about being a guest on the show, I was excited as people with expertise in this area seem to be hard to come by. No matter what kind of business you are in, gamification is a useful tool to be able to understand and apply and if you're not familiar with this, Alyea gives a great introduction and explanation in our chat.
Alyea is a play and game consultant. She currently works with entrepreneurs helping them playify their products and services. She has worked on several educational games and non-profit game projects as well as conducted game and virtual reality research at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. She was a co-founder of the diversity group for the Digital Games Research Association as well as serving as a conference associate for the Game Developers Conference for four years. She has a PhD in game production, where she studied independent game designers.
Alyea is originally from Colombia but considers herself a world citizen as she has lived in Costa Rica, Florida, Texas and California (and has travelled to many countries). She now lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she learned to love (with a capital L) hageslag (chocolate sprinkles with bread and butter). When she is not working, you can find her either on the dance floor, hanging with friends or drinking a mean cortado while going down the rabbit hole of UFO youtube videos.
To find out more about Alyea, go to alyeasandovar.com and if you'd like to join in on the playful and creative summit, click here http://playful-creative-summit.launchrock.com/
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I don't know if I've ever had so much fun recording a podcast as I did with Stephanie Scheller! Stephanie was super excited to talk about presentation and influence and to dive deep on a few things and share some real-life stories and experience. I honestly hope to repeat the experience again in the future and I know you'll find something important to take away from this chat. Stephanie Scheller is the #1 bestselling author of the books https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WCHFNB0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_C0qxEbVHDTF71 (Friend Power: How the Friends You Choose Can Change Your Life) and https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HDUQKS0/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_S1qxEbG80P5F1 (Getting Past the Gatekeeper: How to Turn Your Greatest Enemy Into Your Greatest Ally.) (If you have Kindle Unlimited, you can read them for free!)
She is a TED speaker, a Forbes 30 under 30 Nominee, as well as a top-notch business trainer & coach with a focus in sales, marketing & systems, and is located in San Antonio, TX. She has been delivering powerful, motivational performances for more than 12 years and always delivers a commanding, informative session no matter the audience.
I personally learned a lot on this podcast and there were some big takeaways. This one episode is packed with a ton of value and I recommend bookmarking the bits you like and as Stephanie recommends, don't try to take action on it all at once.
You can find out more about Stephanie on her business site http://www.growdisrupt.com/ (www.GrowDisrupt.com) and her public profile TheStephanieScheller.com and I highly recommend you check out her Podcast 'Blackbelt Selling' which she runs with her Mom.
Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My guest this week is psychologist Maitén Panella (maitenpanella.com) and I invited her on the show because she's a fascinating lady and she has some really powerful insights and experience which we got to talking about after my first podcast on the dark side of influence. Here's a taster of what we discussed: What's the problem with rapid interventions to big psychological issues at large personal development events? Are some successful people using their authority to con free work out of people? Is hypnosis really a thing? How to deal with people who believe in very different things to you?
We discuss the dangers of these seemingly magical solutions and how you can protect yourself against unethical people and how to spot when there might be a problem. We talk about quite a few other things, some of them potentially controversial. I thought about bleeping some names and even cutting some parts completely but... I decided, in the end, to throw it all out to the world and let the dice land where they may.
I wanted to do this in 2 parts but just couldn't find a good point to stop where it would make sense. https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
https://presentinfluence.com (https://presentinfluence.com) My interest in speaking with Fredrik was piqued when he mentioned that he has a background in diplomatic and intelligence services. We're not talking James Bond here... or are we? I know I was fascinated to find out more about Fredrik and to hear more about covert influence and trust tactics that he has experience with. The conversation was indeed fascinating and there's a ton of stuff I would have loved to talk about and did not have the time. I hope we can get Fredrik back as a guest in the future. Enjoy the podcast and we'd love to hear your feedback.
If you want to know more about Fredrik, here are the links:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sandvall/how-to-make-money-as-a-teenager-the-book-for-you (Kickstarter - How to Make Money as a Teenager) Amazon Best Seller - http://trustisthenewcurrency.com/ (Trust is the New Currency) Podcast: Invest in You @FredrikinLondon https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/ (https://www.facebook.com/FredrikinLondon/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandvall/) https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)
My guest in this episode is Joel Hawbaker. Joel is a motivational speaker on leadership and has a mission to help people become the best version of themselves. Joel is also a blended family coach, which is helping families who join together with kids from other relationships to deal with the challenges and adjust to the new reality.
We had a good chat about public speaking, leadership and what it means to be your best self. I really enjoyed speaking to Joel and I hope you will enjoy listening in.
To find out more about Joel you can visit http://reallifeleading.com and http://stepdadding.com
To take Joel up on his offer of free e-book versions of his books 'Inverted Leadership' and 'Extraordinary Leadership' you can email him at joel@speakerjoel.com and if you are interested in having Joel come and speak to your group or organisation, I am sure he'd love to hear from you.
I've got my copies of Joel's books and I can tell you they're well worth checking out.
Come and find out more about presentation and influence skills at http://presentinfluence.com
Thanks for tuning in, John.
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This episode I am joined by Shane Wallace, founder and CEO of WorkApp.
One of the things that shines through from Shane is that he has a solid mindset that holds on to the 'never quit' mentality. I hope you'll like what he has to say about how he made WorkApp happen and pay special attention to what he did when he realised he needed to raise $1m investment to realise his dream.
If you want to connect with Shane, he asks you to do so through WorkApp. It's free to download on iPhone and Android.
To connect with John, please email john@presentinfluence.com or visit http://presentinfluence.com
In this episode, I get to chat with someone who has an incredible history of business success and leadership, motivational keynote speaker Rocky Romanella. Rocky is now speaking globally on leadership, values and how to 'Tighten The Lug Nuts' and how to be the best in the industry. I hope you will enjoy his friendly and open style of communicating as much as I did.
motivational keynote speaker
You can connect with John at http://presentinfluence.com where you will also find links to other episodes and great resources. If you're interested in becoming a guest or would like to suggest areas of presentation or influence you would like to see discussed, email John directly at john@presentinfluence.com
Some of you will undoubtedly want to find out more about Rocky, so here are the links:
- Lessons From The Book: Tighten The Lug Nuts: As a leader, you set the course for your team through values based on courage, conviction and character.
- Keynote speaking: Thoughts from the most recent events and upcoming events.
- What Others Are Saying: Examples of what industry leaders have said about Rocky's Keynote Speaking events
- Be The Best In The Industry: Rocky Romanella, Sr. Partner at 3SIXTY, shares valuable information regarding why values matter.
- Updated Website: The 3SIXTY site has been completely redesigned to allow for easier access to all of our resources. Visit the site today
- Featured podcasts: With over 100 podcast, live radio, internet radio and TV interviews during the past, Rocky is one of the most sought-after Keynote Speakers and a great guest. His most recent interviews can be found in the PODCAST LIBRARY on the 3SIXTYMANAGEMENTSERVICES web site.
- Coaches Corner: Wisdom from some of the greatest coaches.
- The Video Library: This is a great place to start your research.
- Tighten The Lugnuts: A game-changing book that continues to receive 5-Star reviews and allows readers to be the architect of their own destiny.
- Free Assessment: Our business assessment is an objective look at your business, designed to provide you with a clear picture of where your business is today; What will help you get to where you want to be tomorrow; What might hinder or impede your progress, and; What specific actions can be taken to address all these issues.
Currently, Founder, President and CEO of 3Sixty Management Services, LLC. And the author of the book 'Tighten the Lug Nuts'. 3Sixty Management Services is a complete management service
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In this episode, I get to chat with Ryan Narus, a successful real estate investor in the USA who started his journey to success with nothing but a ton of debt and a never quit attitude.
Ryan shares with us some of his experiences and insights, including how he ethically 'cheated' his way to success by identifying the most critical points of sale and statistics that he needed to focus on for results.
As this is a Present Influence podcast, we also discussed the role of presenting and public speaking in Ryan's life and business and even his brief flirtation with stand-up comedy.
Ryan is one of those special individuals who really want to make a difference and inspire others and doesn't care about getting anything back in return. He is also authentic with no BS about what it really takes to create success in the long term.
If you would like to connect with Ryan, you can find him on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/
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http://presentinfluence.com Johnny Ball and Aida Diaz-Agero take a deep dive into the murky waters of influence and persuasion. Mentioned books and resources: · 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion' - Dr Robert Cialdini · The 6 weapons of influence: https://www.influenceatwork.com/principles-of-persuasion/ · 'The Art of Seduction' - Robert Greene · 'The Millionaire Fastlane' - M J DeMarco · 'Combatting Cult Mind Control' - Steven Hassan · B.I.T.E. Model - free resource/reference: https://freedomofmind.com/bite-model/ · Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/ (Support the show) (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)