The Great Speech Podcast with Kolarele Sonaike: Recent Episodes
Kolarele Sonaike
What does it take to be a Great Communicator? With each episode of The Great Speech Podcast Kolarele examines all aspects of communication including storytelling, public speaking, negotiating, leadership, pitching and more. If you are looking to up your game when it comes to your communication skills, then this is the podcast for you.1) Subscribe to get notified when the next episode drops 2) Do a review to get a shout out on the next episode 3) Contact me for more communication skills help at greatspeech.co/get-started
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Caroline's website - http://www.carolinegoyder.com/
Caroline's book on Gravitas - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gravitas-Communicate-Confidence-Influence-Authority/dp/0091954959
Caroline on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinegoyder/Review this podcast - https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/greatspeechpodcast
Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
How to communicate with gravitas and authority is one of those topics that everyone wants to know about.
It is sometimes called Executive Presence, authority, aura, credibility.
There is no better person to discuss this with than Caroline Goyder, who is the author of the brilliant book, Gravitas: Communicate with confidence, influence and authority.
In this interview we discuss:
- how to move an audience
- her Gravitas equation and how this relates to Aristotle's ideas
- How to project your voice with confidence
- teaching others how to treat you
- who best exemplifies gravitas today
- how women can develop gravitas
- dealing with interviews
- and more
It's the final episode of Season 7 and it's a great one to end on
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Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
How to build your personal brandThink of your personal brand as the reputation that goes before you when you enter a room, and stays after you have left.
In this episode we will explore:
- what is a personal brand
- why is it important to build your personal brand
- how to build your personal brand
Do not underestimate the power of your brand!
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LINKS IN THIS EPISODEDiana's website - https://www.dianagladney.com/
Diana's YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnAw4lOZ6ML5AoM06s1ks7yANTZsAXPcK
Diana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianagladney/
Diana on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianagladney/
Review this podcast - https://kite.link/greatspeechpodcast
Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
Today we are discussing how to communicate effectively on video, and my guest is a lady that I personally use to help me with just that.
Not so long ago I was searching YouTube for help on how to use my new Canon M50 camera. There are lots of experts on it, and many have much bigger channels than Diana's. But her videos stood out to me for their clarity, simplicity, and how accurately they spoke to the precise problems I was facing.
She is a truly impressive young lady and in this episode we discuss all things about communicating on camera, including:
- the most important thing to work out before you do anything on video
- lighting and equipment
- how to create compelling titles for your videos
- dealing with being an introvert
- how long your video needs to be
- what's so good about Popeyes Chicken!
Diana Gladney helps busy entrepreneurs simplify video creation so they can amplify their business and their brand using video. She takes the seemingly complicated topic of video marketing and tech tutorials and makes it so simple and easy that anybody can share their purpose, their message, and their business with those who need it the most.
It's a great interview so sit back, listen and learn from Diana.
Remember to subscribe and share!
Kolarele
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Review this podcast - https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/greatspeechpodcast
Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
Today, we'll be discussing how to get more confident with your communication skills.
Confidence is always such a big issue when it comes to communication. It can massively impact the effectiveness of what you say and how you say it.
In this episode, we'll consider:
- what is confident communication
- why is it important
- how can we become more confident with our communication
Of course, there are tips and techniques to use that will help you become more confident, but most of all you need to project confidence, even if you don't quite feel it.
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Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
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How to become more articulate with your communication.
Articulacy is the ability to express precisely the right words at the right time in the right way. But it is not always easy to be able to do that.
So in this episode, we will explore:
- what exactly is articulacy
- why is it important
- how can you actually become more articulate
This will be full of both the theory and practical tips and techniques that you can use every day to build your ability to express yourself effectively.
Kolarele Sonaike
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEEkene's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekene-ezulike-461285/
Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
How do you communicate when there are billions riding on your words?
In this episode with my guest and good friend Ekene Ezulike, we talk about what it is like to communicate in the boardroom.
In this episode, we talk about
- the mindset it takes to handle big decisions
- what to do when you make the wrong decision
- the difference between a leader and a manager
- what he learnt from his father’s example
- how to communicate to work through conflict
- what he studies in boardroom to help him communicate effectively
- why he cherishes diversity
- how to deal with poor performers
- where he disagrees with Steven Jobs approach to team building
It's an episode full of understated wisdom and knowledge that is worth paying attention to from a humble man, who has risen to the highest levels in the corporate world.
Enjoy!
Do subscribe and do a review for a shout out in the next episode.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
In this episode, we explore
- what exactly is simplicity in the context of communication;
- why is simplicity important if you want to be an effective communicator;
- what is the difference between simplistic and simple
- how can we change the way we communicate to make it more simple
Enjoy and be sure to subscribe
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Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
Creativity is a critical skill you need to develop to progress in your career.
Creative Leaders are more successful, impactful and inpiring.
Creativity changes the world, your world, and your life.
In this episode we'll talk through a structured approach of how to be more creative.
- why creativity is a critical skill to develop
- what creativity actually is
- Examples of creativity in the real world
- 4 stage process for how to be more creative
If you know that you need to become a more creative person, then this episode will be for you.
Be sure to Subscribe & Share
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Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
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Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
First identified by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes in their 1978 study, imposter syndrome is characterised by a feeling that you are a fraud; that you are going to be found out because you don't really deserve the successes (accolades, positions, qualifications etc) that you actually have.
In this episode we will be examining what exactly is imposter syndrome? why does it matter? And how can we all overcome it?
We'll work through 5 key strategies that will help you overcome your self-doubt so that you can go on to thrive and achieve all the things that your abilities deserve.
Remember to subscribe to the episode and do a review so I can give you a shout out on the next episode.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Take my free workshop on Communication SuperSkills to change your career - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Ready to start working on your communication skills? Book in for a free Strategy Session with me to discuss what you are struggling with and how I can help - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
Meetfox.com ‘greatspeech’ for a 40% discount of Pro Plan
Workshop
Want to start working on your public speaking? Enrol in the ‘Nail My Speech’ programme: 12 modules: 42 lessons on everything you need to be able to give a great speech or presentation - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
We start this 'How To Series with one of the most issues clients routinely raise with me as a personal goal. How to be more authentic.
Authenticity is a critical part of being a great communicator. When we perceive authenticity in someone, we trust them more and connect with them better. Honesty and sincerity are some of the buzzwords you'll hear.
In this episode, I will examine
- why is authenticity important
- what exactly is authenticity
- how to become more authentic
We'll talk about congruence between your values and your conduct; how to be vulnerable the right way; how to share your true self with other people without going too far outside your comfort zone.
Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with someone you think it will help.
Back with another Season.
Just a trailer episode to say hi again and outlining what this season is going to be about.
Take a listen and let me know your thoughts.
Drop your review here for a shout out in the next episode.
Kolarele
Take my free workshop on the 5 Communication SuperSkills you need to build your career
**LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Nail My Speech Online Public Speakimg Ecourse -** https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
My free Communication SuperSkills Workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Book a free Strategy Session - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
Use promo code 'greatspeech' to get a 40% discount deal off the Meetfox Pro Plan - MeetFox
Power Point Presentations - https://www.greatspeech.co/powerpoint-presentations/
Even if you’ve got great content for your speech, unless you are able to deliver it with impact, chances are it will not connect with your audience.
In this episode, we will discuss how to deliver your speech to have the maximum impact for your audience, looking at
- how to communicate passion
- Using effective Body language, & hand gestures
- Voice intonation
- Making eye contact
- Using aids & props
- Managing your ums & errs
It’s a packed episode and the last in Season 6.
Subscribe, share, leave your review for a shout out in the next episode.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEMy Nail My Speech Online Public Speaking Programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
My free Communication SuperSkills Workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Book in for a free strategy session with me here - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
Use promo code 'greatspeech' to get a 40% discount deal off the Meetfox Pro Plan - MeetFox
PRACTISING YOUR SPEECH
The surest way to give yourself the best chance of delivering a great speech is practice.
It is the difference between excellence and mediocrity.
In this episode, we will discuss how to practise effectively, including:
- why practice matters
- what you should focus on when you practise
- the best practice schedule to follow
- the importance of spaced practice
Reach out to me for help with your communication skills.
To begin working on your speech, take my online programme - 'Nail My Speech' www.nailmyspeech.com
Take my free communication skills workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
When thinking about how to give a great speech, it is important to work out how long you will speak for. The impact of your speech is inversely proportional to the length of your speech. The longer you speak, the less impact you have.
In this episode, I outline how long you should aim to speak for and what to consider when working out the length of your speech.
Remember to subscribe, and share.
And leave a review for a shout out in the next episode.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
FREE Communication SuperSkills Workshop
My Nail My Speech Programme:
Sign up for Meetfox Meeting Software:
This is a recording of a Live Session I delivered focused on the big topic of the fear of public speaking and presentation skills anxiety.
In this episode, you will learn
- the neuroscientific reason that you actually get nervous before public speaking
- why this makes you normal
- what you need to do to control your fear and use it to become a better speaker
As always, please share and subscribe, and leave your review here for a shout-out in the next episode.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODECommunication SuperSkills Workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Nail My Speech Programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
There are so many myths about public speaking that will hold you back if you subscribe to them. So in this episode, we will examine 10 of the biggest myths that people wrongly believe and why you must not fall for them.
Subscribe and share this podcast with someone you know will benefit.
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LINKS IN THIS EPISODEMy Nail My Speech Programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
My Free Communication SuperSkills Workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
I gave this Keynote Speech on 9th July 2021 at the Bloomsbury Institute on the topic of 'Interaction and Identity' - https://youtu.be/7HsSppC5i8Q?t=174
Link to he 'Dear England' letter from Gareth Southgate - https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/dear-england-gareth-southgate-euros-soccer
This week I do a short analysis of my own speech, looking at what was good and what was not so good about it.
Listen to the full speech itself on the previous episode of this podcast here - https://kite.link/great-speech-podcast-my-keynote-speech
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I was invited by the Bloomsbury Institute to give a keynote speech at their annual conference for academics and professionals.
The theme of the event was Interaction and Identity and so this week I thought I'd share the audio and see whether you guys think that I actually practise what I preach when it comes to public speaking.
Hope you enjoy
Kolarele
p.s. For help with your communication skills, take my FREE Workshop https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Nail My Speech online programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
Free Workshop - 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't) - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
In this episode, we'll talk about how to structure your speech for maximum impact.
How your speech or presentation is structured can have an outsized impact on your audience.
If you thought that speech structure was little more than beginning, middle, and end, you should think again.
We'll walk through:
- the 5 part structure you should be using to create a powerful impact
- why Dale Carnegie was wrong about how to structure your presentation
- a tip from Alfred Hitchcock you can use to strengthen your emotional impact
- how to open and close your speech
- what makes your audience stay engaged during the middle of your speech
Structuring your speech properly will help you create the impact you want, so it pays to get it right.
As always, I'll give you a shout out for reviewing this podcast, so click here to do a review https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/greatspeechpodcast
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
'Nail My Speech' online public speaking programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
My free workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't) - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
The Bird that had Vertigo - Children's Picture Book
Celebrity Speechmatch - Obama v Trump
One of the greatest challenges with speechmaking is finding the right approach.
How can you make people listen to and remember what you say in your speech?
In this episode, I examine why and how to choose the right theme and tone for your speech?
I work through how to identify the hook that will do the heavy lifting to give you the right narrative for your speech so that you leave the right impression with your audience.
Remember to share, subscribe, and submit a review so I give you a shout-out in the next episode.
Get in touch for a free strategy session if you are ready to start working on your communication skills - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
The 'Nail My Speech' online public speaking programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
My free workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't) - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
How to analyse your audience
This week is all about the crucial topic of knowing your audience. Put simply, if you don't know who you are speaking to, you won't know what to say.
But how do you analyse your audience? What do you need to know about them?
How can you use that information?
In this episode, I work through the steps to take to understand the audience for your speech.
Remember to share, subscribe, and submit a review so I give you a shout out in the next episode.
Want to start working on public speaking? Enrol in my Nail My Speech programme - https://www.nailmyspeech.com/
If you are ready to work on your communication skills, you'll like my free workshop - 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't) - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
SEASON 6!
In this new season, I'll be focusing on one simple topic: How to give a great speech.
Through the season I will walk through each step you should go through in order to deliver outstanding speeches and presentations.
In this first episode, we talk the first step towards great speech making, which is to properly identify your 'why'. Why are you giving this speech in the first place.
Look out for more episodes in this series.
Remember to subscribe and share and send me a review (I'll read it out in the next eipsode) - https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/greatspeechpodcast
Introducing the new season focused on one simple topic:
How to Give a Great Speech
Remember to subscribe and share.
Take my free workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't) https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
If you missed my episode on Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income podcast, here it is https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/become-a-better-communicator/
See you soon!
https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/ Here is the link to my FREE WORKSHOP - 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't)
Here's my earlier interview with Pat Flynn - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/become-a-better-communicator/
In this episode, I walk you through 5 of my favourite communication skills tips that I use every day.
They work. They are simple. And it doesn't take much work to use them as part of your own communication skills strategy.
Enjoy.
Kolarele
**LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Monique's website - www.clearcommunicationsolutions.com Monique's Book on International Motherhood - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0985090022/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Monique's Book - The Ultimate Speaker's Guide - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0985090014/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 Monique's LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/clearcommunicationsolutions.com Monique's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridge-to-u-understanding-black-unity/id1525102010 My own Free Workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/**What is emotional intelligence? Even that question alone shows how basic my own knowledge and grasp of this hugely important area is.
So this week I interview communications expert, Monique Russell, who is hugely knowledgeable and experienced in this area.
Monique is a communications expert working with leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at home and work using effective communications tools and strategies.
She is passionate about serving Black and Women Employee Resource Groups, organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, the Centers for Disease Control, Verizon, Intel, Equifax, and the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International, trust Monique to guide them in implementing communication strategies that foster connection, community, creativity, and courage.
Monique has 20 years’ experience in the science of Communications and leads Clear Communication Solutions – an international training, coaching, and consulting firm that focuses on confidently communicating from the inside out.
In this episode we cover:
- the 4 quadrants of emotional intelligence
- her approach to relationship management
- how to approach your struggles with procrastination
- where to start if you want to work on your emotional intelligence
- example scripts to use
- challenges that women leaders face
- how NOT to tackle your imposter syndrome
It is a great and value-packed interview on all things emotional intelligence and one that I learnt an incredible amount from personally.
Enjoy.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEWatch the session on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6775399657871863808/
My free workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Book in for a free session with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
A shorter session this week as I do an analysis of the listening skills displayed by Oprah in her interview with Harry & Meghan.
A masterclass in the art of deep empathetic listening, which is why Oprah gets so much more information out of her guests that others do.
Enjoy. Share & subscribe cos it really helps.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEKingsley's website Networking Institute - https://thenetworkinginstitute.com/
Kingsley's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingsleyaikins/
My free workshop - 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't)
Submit a Review for this episode - https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/great-speech-podcast-kingsley-aikins
Everyone wants to build a great network but most people hate networking. Why is it that Networking, one of the most critical of skills, is so disliked and misapplied?
In my interview with Kingsley Aikins we explore all things networking.
Kingsley brings with him his extensive experience as a mega fundraiser, and his work helping countries reconnect with their Disapora. He has worked with the World Bank and UNICEF. Oh and was good friends with the Clintons and the late Nelson Mandela.
In this conversation we discuss:
- the reason networking probably isn't taught in schools
- why introverts make better networkers than extroverts
- how diversity and networking interconnect and depend on each other
- why you must audit your network regularly
- why soft skills are more valuable than hard skills because of AI and robotics
- the theory of marginal gains
- how to use networks to raise a massive amount of funds
It is one of the most value-packed sessions I've ever put out so I think you'll enjoy it.
Subscribe. Share. Give me a review
LINKS IN THIS EPISODESonal's podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
Sonal's Career Coaching Club - https://www.superchargeyourself.com/
Sonal's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
My Communication SuperSkills Coaching Programme - https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-superskills-programme/
If you have watched one of my LinkedIn Live shows, you can thank Sonal for them.
Sonal is a wonderful career coach and founder of Supercharge, a career advisory firm, helping people land their dream jobs.
In this episode, we discuss how to communicate to get hired and we cover things like:
- what employers are looking for when hiring
- how to leverage LinkedIn to get a job
- Using your cold network to find opportunities
- how to craft a compelling CV to get an interview
- the HEPLASH process to acing your next interview
- why we both disliked the movie Speed II
It's a great episode packed full of value.
Enjoy!
Kolarele Sonaike
p.s. whenever you are ready to start working on your communication skills, reach out to me here https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-superskills-programme/
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Amanda Gorman Performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp9pyMqnBzk&feature=emb_logo
My Coaching Programme
https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-superskills-programme/
What an incredible performance. Definitely the stand out moment of the Inauguration Ceremony of Joe Biden & Kamala Harris as US President and Vice President.
This week I analyse the poem 'The Hill We Climb' delivered by Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate after being invited by Jill Biden to deliver the poem.
She reportedly only completed it after watching the Trump rioters storm the US Capitol Building, and this helped her find the theme of hope and unity that is central to her message.
I go through the poem line by line and passage by passage to give my verdict on an extraordinary moment from an extraordinary young woman.
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LINKS FOR THIS EPISODEMy Communication SuperSkills Blueprint Programme - https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-superskills-programme/
Blog Post - Top Ten Speeches by Women - https://www.greatspeech.co/speeches-by-women/
The Tilbury Speech by Queen Elizabeth I is pound for pound one of the greatest speeches ever given. Short and to the point, it is an early example of an eve of battle motivational speech from a leader, who was powerful and confident enough to share her vulnerability with her troops.
Many of you will know that I am unimpressed with many of our current leaders, so I kind of felt I had to reach back to the leaders of the past for some inspiration.
In this week's episode, I analyse this great speech in 1588 by the Queen of England, looking at the context, strategy, and rhetoric she used to deliver a speech that has literally been remembered through the ages.
No recorded footage of course so here is the full transcript:
THE TILBURY SPEECH - TRANSCRIPT
"My loving people,
We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm: to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the meantime, my lieutenant-general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people."
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEThe Smart Passive Income Pro (membership community) https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro/
Pat's latest book: Superfans - https://amzn.to/3gtaR2x
Pat's course on how to podcast: Power-Up Podcasting https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/p/power-up-podcasting
Microphone Pat recommends - Samsung Q2U https://amzn.to/2VJmMQ3
Smart Passive Income Blog featuring me https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/success-story-kolarele-sonaike/
When Pat interviewed me - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/become-a-better-communicator/
Book a complimentary coaching session with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
My FREE workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Pat Flynn is a God. Seriously! In the world of podcasting, there is almost no one bigger and more celebrated.
His podcast has been downloaded over 65 million times, and his Smart Passive Income blog is the bible for all entrepreneurs looking to build a residual income through entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we cover
- how he started his podcast
- why it is a great time to get into podcasting right now
- how to start your new podcast
- what equipment you need to get going
- A simple formula to identify your podcast USP
- Why you don't need to worry about having 1 million subscribers
It's a great episode.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Watch Kamala Harris' acceptance speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VdwMNexBHc
Book in for a coaching session with me here https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
In this episode, I assess the acceptance speech of Kamala Harris (7th November 2020) as she becomes the first woman to become Vice President of the United States.
This was the first speech by Kamala Harris that I feel has begun to live up to the promise that she has. I don't think she is quite there yet, but she's heading in the right direction.
I break the speech down section by section and give my take and what she did right and what she did wrong.
Let me know if you agree or disagree in the reviews or by tweet (https://twitter.com/greatspeechco).
And remember to subscribe and share with others.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEDana's Speaking While Female website - https://speakingwhilefemale.co/
Dana's website - https://speakingwhilefemale.biz/
Dana on Twitter @SpeakingWFemaleMy website - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
Dana Rubin runs the Speaking While Female Consultancy, helping women become recognised experts, brand ambassadors, and rainmakers, and helping companies attract, retain and promote gender-diverse leadership by showcasing the ideas and insights of their female talent.
She is also compiling one of the most important databases in public speaking - a list of thousands of speeches by women given over the course of many centuries.
In this episode, Dana and I discuss the challenges for female leaders and public speakers. She shares with me
- where she sees female leadership today
- the three speeches I should recommend to my daughter
- how Sojourner Truth dealt with hecklers (hint - she didn't ignore them!)
- what inspires powerful women like Kamala Harris to get into politics
- why speeches by women get less credit and how to change that
It's a really good episode!
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
I have a dream speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs&t=4s
Book a coaching session with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
John Lewis' speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFs1eTsokJg&t=7s
What is the greatest speech ever given? Chances are if you asked people that question, they would say the 1963 'I have a dream' speech by Martin Luther King Jnr.
But why was this speech so great?
In this deep dive episode, I explore the great speech by Martin Luther King at the Washington March for Jobs and Freedom, which attracted over 250,000 people. Listen as I discuss:
- why the 'I have a dream' speech was not actually called the 'I have a dream' speech
- Martin Luther King's real name
- the context, history, and background to the great speech
- what JFK thought of the speech
- how a woman sitting 15 feet away from Dr King changed the course of that day's history
- What John Lewis said in his own speech just before Dr King spoke
Enjoy
Welcome back to The Great Speech Podcast.
Returning to my roots with the theme for this season. This season is all about Great Speeches in History.
I'm doing a deep analytical dive into some of the greatest speeches ever given to give you my take on its quality, cultural relevance, impact and more.
Got a speech you'd like me to analyse? Send in your suggestions @greatspeechco https://twitter.com/greatspeechco
I've also bagged me a couple of super interviews so look out for those too.
Kolarele
p.s. when you are ready to start working on your own communication skills, give me a shout https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Register to access the full Win at Work Summit - https://www.winatworkwebinar.com/
Work with Simon Gray - https://online.careercodex.com/courses/executive-edge-programme
Work with Richard Mann - https://www.mannonamission.uk/
Work with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/book-a-call/
In this final episode of the season, I host an expert panel discussion on how to thrive in your career by making yourself indispensable between myself (Communication Skills), Simon Gray (Executive Job Search Expert) and Richard Mann (Performance under Pressure Coach).
It's a pretty wide-ranging chat with some great value shared by all 3 of us on our different fields.
Enjoy!
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE
John Espirian on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnespirian/
John's website - https://espirian.co.uk/
John's book - https://espirian.co.uk/book/
John's LinkedIn guides - https://espirian.co.uk/linkedin
Coaching with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-superskills-programme/
REVIEW SHOUT OUTS - thanks to Xeen17 and Qbthatsme for the great review on Apple podcast.
IN THIS EPISODE...
LinkedIn is my personal platform of choice, but my approach is pretty haphazard. So when I saw how consistently effective John Espirian's approach to LinkedIn was, I knew I had to get him on the podcast.
John Espirian is a technical copywriter helping businesses create content for their clients. he is also the author of Content DNA showing businesses how to create great content that gets client traction. But this interview is primarily focused on his LinkedIn tips and techniques.
So, we talk about things like
- how to get your posts seen by more people
- his 3 part formula for creating a compelling profile headline
- why it's OK to like your own posts
- why company pages don't get that much traction
- the secret words his uses on his own profile to build client connections
A great listen so check it out.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Paul Brunson's website https://www.paulcbrunson.com/better/
Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulcbrunson/
Paul on Twitter https://twitter.com/paulcbrunson
Paul on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcbrunson/
Paul's free book https://www.paulcbrunson.com/57ways/
Coaching with Kolarele https://www.greatspeech.co/book-a-call/
Paul Brunson and I were originally scheduled to speak about how to build your personal brand (with a little bit about communicating on a date) and then George Floyd was murdered and everything changed.
I have always admired Paul's work in support of black entrepreneurship. Since his early days as a matchmaker extraordinaire with Oprah Winfrey to his new podcast just launched this month, he has been a voice to be respected on the experience of the black man in today's world.
So, it made sense for us to switch our discussion to a topic of great interest to me: Communicating while black.
In this episode, we have a wide-ranging organic discussion during which we talk about whether this is a moment of change for black lives, and how black entrepreneurs should respond in this moment; what happened when he was invited to the White House; his view of why Oprah is so successful; and a great tip on how to use Instagram to find love.
Loved this chat. Hope you do too.
Remember to subscribe, review and share this podcast with someone that needs to hear it.
Here is a poem I wrote as a younger man. Still feels relevant today.
DEFIANCETo you, old man, yes you, old man
On the bus with your book
And your cold contemptuous look.
I’m younger than you
I’m stronger than you
I’m bigger than you
I’m longer than you.
I’m taller than you
I’m broader than you
I’m deeper than you
I’m further than you.
I’m sharper than you
I’m harder than you
I’m quicker than you
I’m smarter than you.
I’m wealthier than you
I’m healthier than you
I’m slicker than you, and
I’m sexier than you.
I’ve travelled more seas
Said more thank yous and pleases
I’ve opened more doors and suffered more wars
I’ve seen more starvation
Felt more indignation
From Tutsi to Haitian I’ve fought more than you.
My shadows are brighter than all of your dreams
My whispers are louder than all of your screams
My dances are richer
My history more bitter
My life so much grimmer for people like you.
Yet I’m nicer than you; I’m kinder than you
I’m sweeter than you, even riper than you.
More audacious than you, more vivacious than you
Enigmatic and more charismatic than you.
Through hoses and dogs I’ve been tried more than you
Diseases and drugs, I’ve survived more than you.
With deeds and with words, I’ve inspired more than you
Cos I’m higher than you and I’m wider than you.
Though I’ve faced inhumanity I’m humaner than you
And debased by insanity still I’m saner than you
I’m a child of your slavery yet I’m greater than you
Still I pray more for you, cos I’ve faith still in you.
I am louder and prouder and I’m fresher that’s true.
I am swifter and bolder and I’m more well to do.
I am jazzier and snazzier and I’m funnier and sunnier
And I’m branier and tastier and sincerer than you.
Above all I’m not what you think that you see
I do not smoke weed and I do not climb trees
Put simply I’m more than you ever could be
Yet all I want is Equality.
Kolarele Sonaike
Meet me here https://www.greatspeech.co/
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Caroline Goyder's website - https://www.carolinegoyder.com/
Her new book 'Find your voice' - https://amzn.to/3d6z3oB
Her other book that I love on Gravitas - https://amzn.to/36xFuPj
Find Caroline on Twitter @carolinegoyder
You can book a free 1-2-1 Communication Skills strategy session with me here https://www.greatspeech.co/book-a-call/
Here is a link to the late great Denise Graveline's index of great speeches by women
http://eloquentwoman.blogspot.com/p/the-eloquent-woman-index-of-famous.html
How do you develop a great sounding voice? What does it mean to treat your voice as an instrument?
In this episode, I interview Caroline Goyder, a fantastic voice coach, who has trained executives and companies all around the world on the instrument of your voice and how to use it to speak with confidence and authority.
She is the author of several books, including her new one 'Find your voice'.
We really cover a lot during this episode including:
- why the sound of your voice is so important for your confidence
- how to develop its sound
- the definition of gravitas broken down into its fundamental elements
- why we often don't like the sound of our own voice (the mechanics behind why)
- how to find your diaphragm and use it
- some exercises we can all do every day to improve the way we sound
The more the world heads towards a virtual connection, the more important our voices will be so great to have Caroline on to discuss this underestimated topic.
Grab your free 1-2-1 communication skills coaching session with me here https://www.greatspeech.co/book-a-call/
In this episode I want to talk about a very discreet topic, which is how to get people to listen to you when you speak. How do you make people pay attention to you rather than drifting off and daydreaming.
The answer is simple (but that doesn't mean it's easy to achieve).
My answer includes a reference to 'X Factor' and the Oprah Winfrey show.
Remember to SSS (subscribe; share; say what you think on Apple podcast reviews)
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
https://www.greatspeech.co/book-a-call/ - book a free 1 hour deep dive coaching session with me...if you dare!
Welcome back to Season 4 of the Great Speech Podcast. Let's call it the lockdown season cos it looks like we could be shut off from each other for a while longer.
I hope you are keeping safe and well.
My promise to you for this season is to really go for it. What do I mean by that? It means I'm going to be more verbal and forthright in my opinions. I usually prioritise balance and reason (because of my background as a lawyer and philosophy student) but maybe because I'm getting older, I kind of think I should just let things out a bit more.
So let's see how far that gets me.
- Make sure you click the subscribe button to find out
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LINKS IN THIS EPISODEwww.yman.org - Torie's website - https://www.yman.org/
https://amzn.to/2yaWZrv - Torie's Book on Critical Mentoring
@tweiston on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWeiston
@tweiston on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tweiston/
Torie Weiston-Serdan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tweiston
Book a Free Communication Skills Coaching Call with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/book-a-call/
If you have children and you are on lockdown, you'll enjoy this episode with Dr Torie Weiston-Serdan.
Torie is a passionate educator and mentor of youth of all backgrounds and in this interview, we delve deep into the subject of how to communicate with young people.
Torie shares her thoughts on the 3 things that will empower young people; how to listen effectively and what you need to do beyond listening; what to do when you can see a young person is making a bad decision; why young people did not care about the election of Barack Obama.
We laugh a lot during this interview even though it wasn't a humorous topic and I think this just reflects our friendship. A really enjoyable and valuable chat - well worth the listen.
Be sure to subscribe and share this podcast with someone that needs to improve their communication skills.
LINKS IN THIS EPISODEThe Successful Speaker Book - https://amzn.to/39CHHtrGrant's website - https://thespeakerlab.com/
The Booked and Paid to Speak Programme - https://thespeakerlab.com/store/
Connect with Grant on IG (@gbaldwin) and Twitter @grantbaldwin
If you want communication skills coaching with me, head over to https://www.greatspeech.co/coaching/How do you build a speaking career? How can you get booked and paid to speak on stage? What if you feel you have nothing, in particular, to speak about? What are the key steps you should take to monetise your knowledge from the stage?
There is so much value in this episode with Grant Baldwin I don't know where to begin.
Grant has delivered over 400 Keynote Presentations and spoken infront of thousands and thousands of people, all without having a groundbreaking backstory or being a celebrity. He built his speaking career from the ground up and now helps thousands of men and women become paid speakers.
He just released his new book "The Successful Speaker - 5 Steps for booking gigs, getting paid, and building your platform.", which is already a Bestseller.
How does a leader communicate effectively? This is the question I explore with my guest this week, David McQueen.
David has had an incredibly varied background. He's been an accountant, a counsellor, a stand up comic, a public speaker and an executive coach. He has delivered training for a wide range of companies, including the BBC, Bloomberg, Google, HSBC, Deliveroo, Sky, Uber and others.
In this episode, David shares his thoughts on things like what he didn't like about Steve Jobs' leadership style, what a story bank is and why you need one, and why he plans to increase the number of people of colour who get to speak from the stage.
Great interview. Enjoy!
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE
Find David at https://www.davidmcqueen.co.uk/
David's Instagram -
https://www.instagram.com/mrdavidmcqueen/
Find me at https://www.greatspeech.co/
Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/
Trump or Obama? Blair or Thatcher? Boris or...well there's no one quite like Boris.
In today's episode we are comparing UK Prime Ministers and US Presidents to decide who is the greatest communicator of all time...or more accurately of my own life-time.
Do you agree with this order?
You can read my list here too https://www.greatspeech.co/presidents-and-prime-ministers/
Let me know what you think.
Welcome back to Season 3 of the Great Speech Podcast.
Happy New Year and Decade to you for 2020. Hope your resolutions are bringing you results you desire.
Some great interviews coming up. I'll be doing a new 'vs' series where I compare two people or two approaches side by side to declare a winner. (Let's see how that one works out).
Find me at https://www.greatspeech.co/
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LINKS IN THIS EPISODEFind Yasmine at http://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineelbaz
Yasmine's TedX Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhHGurMTK-s
When you are ready to start working on your communication skills, you might like this FREE workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Preparation is 90% of success! Yasmine and I were in complete agreement on this point and her approach to how to prepare your presentation is really innovative and effective.
Yasmine is an executive speech coach based in Egypt with a fantastic resume of delivering outstanding training and workshops throughout the Middle East & North Africa. She's already given a great Tedx Talk and teaches in the American University in Cairo.
In this interview, we focus on how to prepare effectively before any public speaking duties so that you can deliver with confidence and impact, and we also cover a wide range of topics like:
- how to influence people when you speak
- differences between public speaking in Arabic vs English
- how to deliver with passion even if your topic is dull
- why knowing your audience is NOT the first question to ask yourself when preparing
If you ever have or ever will look for a job, this is the episode for you.
Simon Gray is the founder of Career Codex and the writer of the Super Secrets for Job Seekers Series and in this episode we explore not only how to find the job you want, but how to actually land the job you want in a hyper-competitive market (rather than missing out or just settling for what the recruiters tell you).
Listen out for Simon's thoughts on why your CV doesn't need a personal statement, what to say when they ask what salary you want, why your skills and experience are not what matters to employers, how to take control of the interview so they see you in the job
Enjoy!
LINKS IN THIS EPISODE
Simon's Career Codex Programme https://careercodex.com
The Super Secrets Book Series:
Super Secrets of Successful Executive Job Search
Super Secrets of Successful First Time Job Seeker
Super Secrets of the Successful Job Seeker
Simon's Career Codex Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/careercodex
My website: The Great Speech Consultancy https://www.greatspeech.co/
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE
Read about how to win your next argument here https://www.greatspeech.co/win-arguments/
My free webinar: How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer (and without getting overwhelmed by fear) https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
How to win arguments:
Let's face it. Everyone argues. Unless you are a saint, you're gonna have beef! Of course, our desire should always be to work things out respectfully and give ground gracefully, but if you're anything like me, that ain't gonna happen 100% of the time.
This week's episode is all about how to argue successfully. I'm covering 5 techniques to help you win your arguments, and by win, I mean destroy! No more Mr Nice Guy (or Girl). No trying to find common ground. This is about the naked ambition to come out on top in your next argument.
Enjoy
Links to check outLucille's award-winning blog - https://lucilleossai.com/blog/
Lucille's main website - https://www.lucilleossai.com/Find Lucille on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucilleossaicommunicationspro/
Also check out my webinar: How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear - https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
This week's episode
I've always been intrigued by the difference between written communication and public speaking and this week's interview with Lucille Ossai explores that and more.
Lucille is a communications coach based in the Lagos Business School in Nigeria and as well as her coaching business, she also writes the Rethinking Business Communications Blog, which is the only Africa-based blog to feature in the Top 30 blogs on Feedspot.
In this episode, we talk about the 3 principles of business writing, who are the best communicators in Nigeria at the moment, and of course, Lucille takes my 10 Question Quick Fire Round with some interesting responses you'll want to hear.
Enjoy!
You know I love my webinars. So what's better than getting the CEO of WebinarNinja on for an awesome interview, in which I pick his brains about all things webinar.
Omar Zenhom is an understated guy and for me that enhances his credibility as a communicator and a leader. He has built WebinarNinja with his team without any outside funding, whilst at the same time hosting the $100MBA Podcast (which has been voted #1 on iTunes and has had over 90m downloads).
In this episode, Omar explores why webinars work so well and what makes a great webinar. He gives us a frank assessment of why his first podcast failed and how he turned things around. Listen out also for other nuggets of wisdom like why you should watch TV shows like Breaking Bad and how to deliver outstanding customer service.
All in all one of my favourite episodes to date.
LINKSCheck out Webinar Ninja here - https://webinarninja.com/
Check out the $100 MBA Podcast here - https://100mba.net/show/
Find Omar on twitter @theomarzenhom
Or learn more about Omar here - https://omarzenhom.com/
Also check out my webinar: How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear - https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
If you were a God able to impose your will on your people, how would you get them to communicate with each other?
That was the premise I started with on this Season 2 opener and it led to what I call the 10 Commandments of Effective Communication.
These are 10 principles of effective communication that I believe will transform your impact as a communicator. If you need to be able to connect and persuade (whether at work, in leadership, in politics etc) then you have to find a way to communicate in a way that they will understand and respect (which is my definition of effective communication).
Enjoy the episode!
Links to some of the points I reference:
If you're looking to improve your presentation skills, you've got to check out my webinar: How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear
Episode 11: Interview with Mark Bowden on body language
Episode 2: The extraordinarily awesome power of storytelling to persuade
Tweet me at @greatspeechco
Find me at my website
Last show of Season 1 and I'm back with another interview, this time with the co-hosts of a great radio show 'Five in the Eye'. Follow them on twitter @5intheeye.
Michael & Phil have done over 200 shows on Colourful Radio and they're still going strong. Catch them every Friday between 9am - 10am.
Michael Ohajuru is a semi-retired former sales exec in the mobile communications industry, who now delivers incredible talks on the black African presence in Renaissance Europe.
Phil Woodford runs training courses in marketing, lectures at the University of the Arts, has twice stood for Parliament, and has a black belt in aikido).
Here's two guys with very different backgrounds but somehow they've developed this great chemistry that just works on their show.
In this week's episode, I explore with Michael & Phil the essence of their chemistry, how the show started, where they want to take it to, and of course the QuickFire 10 Question Round.
That's it for Season 1. Thanks to all for tuning in. I'm off for a much needed holiday so see you in Season 2.
Got another webinar coming up too, which you might like
'How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without getting overwhelmed by fear'
Click to tweet me your score https://ctt.ac/rpdUZ and get a free e-copy of my book "How to Give a Great Speech"
You should also check out my new webinar: How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer (and without being overwhelmed by fear) https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
In this episode...
What do you know about communication? Try out my 10 Question Quiz (I'm told it's tougher than it sounds). The only rule is No Cheating! Just take the quiz and see how you do with the answers at the end.
You can read the quiz online here https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-quiz/
And here is my article on Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech and who shouted out ‘Tell ‘em about the dream, Martin’ https://www.greatspeech.co/i-have-a-dream-speech/
Be sure to click the subscribe button to be first to hear the next episodes.
As always, thanks to Jaz Kahina https://www.instagram.com/jazkahina/ for contributing the intro-verse
Stop making these mistakes. That goes for me too! This episode is all about the seven deadly sins of public speaking. These are the public speaking mistakes that we all make with our speeches and presentations that hold us back from becoming speechmaking rockstars.
We’ll go through those seven sins one by one, talking about what the mistake represents, its impact, and how to avoid it.
As always you can read more on the subject on my blog post - https://www.greatspeech.co/7-deadly-sins-public-speaking/
And you should register for my FREE LIVE WEBINAR: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
Thx as always to the uber-talented Jaz Kahina https://www.instagram.com/jazkahina/ (and my Dad) who contributed the intro rap.
When you are ready to start working on your communication skills, you might like this FREE workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/Woohoo!
My first podcast interview and how awesome to be joined by human behaviour and body language expert, Mark Bowden http://bit.ly/winningkeynote.
Mark is human behaviour and body language expert. He is the founder of Truthplane, a communication training company and has been voted #1 body language expert in the world. His counterintuitive TED Talk on the 'Importance of Being Inauthentic' has well over 1 million YouTube views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zpf8H_Dd40.
He's the author of 4 brilliant bestselling books, Tame the Primitive Brain, Winning Body Language, Winning Body Language for Sales Professionals, and Truth & Lies (what people are really thinking). He has trained and coached pretty much everyone from CEOs of Fortune 500 companies to leaders of G8 countries. Oh, and his favourite album is Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band. Good man!
This interview was amazing because Mark drops knowledge bombs all the way through with great tips and techniques on using and understanding body language in the context of leadership, dating, work and other situations.
Mark has got a superb Free Workshop which you should definitely check out at http://bit.ly/winningkeynote
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, you should register for my FREE LIVE WEBINAR: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
As always, thanks to Jaz Kahina https://www.instagram.com/jazkahina/ for contributing the intro rap.
See you next time!
If you're anything like me, the speech part is fine, it's the questions at the end that's the tricky part.
So, how do you handle questions? How do you deal with difficult questions? What approach should you take to hostile questioners and what do you do when you don't know the answer to the question?
That's what we're covering in this week's episode.
Read more on the topic here https://www.greatspeech.co/how-to-deal-with-questions/
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, you should take a look at my FREE LIVE WEBINAR: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
Are you funny?
Don't beat yourself up if you're not. Humour is definitely the hardest thing to get right.
In this episode, we explore what it means to be funny and how effective humour can be for public speaking. We'll talk about the mechanics of a good joke and what mistakes to avoid when trying to be funny in a speech.
I'll even reveal the world's funniest joke...apparently!
Read up on the topic here https://www.greatspeech.co/funny-speech/ and download my free checklist: 12 Dos & Don'ts of how to be funny in a speech. https://kolarele.leadpages.co/leadbox/147066373f72a2%3A10b072f73b46dc/5684793748488192/
And I’ve got a FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
And, as always, thanks to Jaz Kahina https://www.instagram.com/jazkahina/?hl=en for the intro rap
Enjoy!
What's going on in the world? Where did all the good leaders go? Is it just me or are we currently suffering through a period of desperately poor leadership?
In this episode, we explore the question of what makes a bad leader. What are the fundamental flaws that bad leaders tend to display? How can we be sure to avoid them?
Read the article that goes with it on bad leadership https://www.greatspeech.co/bad-leadership/
Download the Free Leadership Cheat Sheet https://kolarele.lpages.co/leadbox/141788473f72a2:10b072f73b46dc/5697124062724096/
You should also watch the fantastic Simon Sinek TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, I’ve got a great FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
And, as always, thanks to Jaz Kahina https://www.instagram.com/jazkahina/?hl=en for the intro rap
So, here's the link to the article https://www.greatspeech.co/speeches-by-women/ I didn't want to give you in the last episode, to avoid the spoiler of what made it to my Top 3.
What do you think of my list of great speeches by women? Do you agree or disagree? What have I missed?
Best to go back and listen to Part 1 first, where I count down from #10 to #6 on my list.
You can reach me on twitter @greatspeechco
Next week's episode: The Four Fundamental Flaws of Leaders that Fail
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, I’ve got a great FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
Sayonara!
Google great speeches and chances are you'll mostly find speeches given by men. Great speeches by women in history tend to get far less attention than they deserve. So, here is Part 1 of my personal top ten of remarkable speeches by women.
Part 2 will follow next week.
You probably have your own thoughts, so why not message me on twitter @greatspeechco with your own choice.
This episode is also a tribute to Denise Graveline of The Eloquent Woman Blog, who sadly passed away in 2018. She still has one of the best resource blogs on speeches by women. (http://eloquentwoman.blogspot.com/p/the-eloquent-woman-index-of-famous.html)
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, I’ve got a great FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
When you are ready to start working on your communication skills, you might like this FREE workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
Stories are 22 times more likely to be remembered than facts alone.
Just that one thought alone should tell you how incredibly powerful storytelling is as a means of persuasion. Whether it's a company presentation, TED Talk, client pitch, or even a talk to a school assembly, there is nothing more effective than a great story to get people thinking or doing what you want.
In this episode you'll discover:
- what a story actually is
- why storytelling is so effective
- how stories work on a neuropsychological level
- the 5 part structure to tell great stories
Read up about storytelling here
And download my free Storytelling Checklist here
Shout out also to the Business of Story Podcast, which is a great resource for business storytellers
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, I’ve got a great FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
See you on the next episode.
When you are ready to start working on your communication skills, you might like this FREE workshop: 5 Communication SuperSkills that will change your career if you use them (and stall your career if you don't - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/
What is charisma? What does it mean? Do you have to be born with it? Can you acquire it? How do you go about becoming a more charismatic person?
Season 1, Episode 1 is all about charisma and what I consider to be the 5 Habits of Highly Charismatic People.
You can read a little more about it here https://www.greatspeech.co/charisma/
As always, hit that subscribe button so you don't miss the next episode, leave an interesting review, and share this podcast with your peeps!
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, I’ve got a great FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
Welcome to the Great Speech Podcast.
If you believe that the world belongs to the great communicators; if you understand that it doesn't matter how smart you are if you cant persuade other people towards your way of thinking; if you know that the world can only be changed if we can communicate our ideas convincingly, then boy do I have a podcast for you!
I am Kolarele Sonaike, a public speaking coach, and I'm going to use this podcast to share thoughts, stories and ideas about communication and how we can all make an impact in our world by the way we speak and communicate.
Should be fun!
And if you're ready to improve your own presentation skills, I’ve got a great FREE LIVE WEBINAR coming up: “How to become an outstanding public speaker even if you are not a natural performer and without being overwhelmed by fear” https://www.greatspeech.co/webinar/
Find me at https://www.greatspeech.co/
My thanks to Jaz Kahina for contributing the intro rap (talented lady so check out her stuff https://www.instagram.com/jazkahina/ )
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