The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

My mission is to help people overcome any fears they may have about public speaking, using stories or adding humour to their talks, so that they get to share the message they're passionate about in the most powerful way. My focus in my 121 coaching and courses is on teaching my students to be the vehicle for their message that could change lives. Everything I do is aimed at landing that message in the most engaging and compelling way and helping them to get out of their own way to achieve that. Now I'm not saying that my way is the only way, far from it…there are many other great speaking coaches and companies out there…but when I hear things shared or taught that will undermine people's confidence or speaking impact, or turn them off public speaking altogether then I feel compelled to debunk those things, and that's what this episode is all about! Enjoy! What you'll discover: Why you need to focus on outcomes not perfect delivery Three myths about public speaking success The upside of filler words What the seven most popular TED talks have got in common Why being 'over produced' as a speaker will turn your audience off The power of detachment and letting go Why you need to instigate an identity separation Three truths about public speaking success Thanks for listening! Resources: The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com Ted Talks: Ken Robinson – Do Schools Kill Creativity Amy Cuddy – Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are Brene Brown – The Power of Vulnerability Mary Roach – 10 Things You Didn't Know About Orgasm James Veitch – This is What Happens When You Reply to a Spam Email Cameron Russell – Looks Aren't Everything Believe Me I'm a Model Dan Pink – The Puzzle of Motivation To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Today it feels that stress, anxiety and depression are reaching epidemic levels, and for many people who slip into that black hole, it can take years to scramble out and get life back on track...if they manage it at all. For public speakers there are many potential triggers for stress and anxiety… the actual act of speaking can be terrifying for some, then there's the rejection to deal with, and perhaps one of the biggest ones we face…the old imposter syndrome. That's why I decided to invite Linda Clarke on the show. I have been working with Linda to develop her new workshop and I've been so impressed by her story, her knowledge and experience and the results she gets people. So, for me it was a no brainer to ask if she would come onto The Speaking Club to share her wisdom with you. A Master Hypnotherapist, with many other qualifications to her name, Linda has been in practice since 2006. She was based in South Africa for most of that time, with a thriving business, even treating Nelson Mandela's Granddaughter as part of a documentary at one point. But her life changed dramatically in 2017 and what would have sent most people over the edge, gave Linda the perfect opportunity to take her own medicine. I am sure you will enjoy this show! What we talk about: What Hypnotherapy is and how it works. How your thoughts can help or hinder your situation when you're going through a difficult time/transition. The top 3 things you can do to cope in a high-stress situation. The two different ways of being mindful and how they can help you perform better. Specific tips for managing anxiety and stress around public speaking. The importance of building the right neural pathways. Primal needs – what they are and why they matter. Why your talk doesn't need to be perfect to be effective. Why you should speak to the audience you've got not the one you want. The importance of trusting your instincts in business. Resources* All things Linda: https://www.lindaclarke.co.uk email:[email protected] Other Resources: The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton The Molecules of Emotion by Candice Pert Full Catastrophe Living by John Kabat-Zinn https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books, I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I believe your goal as a speaker is to make your talk believable, interesting and thrilling. That's because if your audience can relate to and is captivated by your message, then they will be more likely to remember it, and be moved enough to take the action you want. To achieve this goal, you need to recognise that whilst every second of your talk counts, there are some moments that are critical for achieving that goal and successfully building the narrative of the journey you are taking your audience on. In this podcast I'm going to give you tips on identifying those big moments and making them count. Enjoy! What you'll discover: What 'big moments' are How you can find them The questions you need to ask when you find them A reminder of the performance tools you can use to help you bring these moments to life Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://wwwstandoutpitch.com https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/media/2019/09/watch-nigel-farage-falls-perfect-phone-prank

I love stories, but I love stories with humour more! So does your audience, and in fact the majority of the population. Humour brings people together, builds a connection between you and your audience and is more likely to get your message shared. The trouble is that it can seem scary and hard to do in public speaking, and that is where this episode comes in. For most of my life I've worked in the corporate world by day, alongside doing stand-up comedy and theatre by night! During that time, I realised that the humour I used in the comedy clubs, was not going to be appropriate when speaking to audiences in my corporate job. The principles behind creating the humour were exactly the same but my brand and my audience were not. I know the power of comedy in both contexts and that's why I'm so passionate about helping you use it in the right way to get results in your speaking generally, and your stories especially. So, in this show I'm focusing exclusively on adding humour to stories rather than writing jokes for jokes sake. I'm going to be giving you five simple tips that you can use to make your stories funnier in a low risk way. Have fun and let me know how you get on!! What you'll discover: Why people laugh Why it always comes back to your audience How to get laughs from small details Why you need to channel your inner magician What you can learn from the film Evolution about making things funny The golden comedy formula A variation on the rule of three Things to be mindful of when using comedy Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: TED Talk – I Got 99 Problems…Palsy is Just One – Maysoon Zayid Evolution Scene Episode 19 – Humour 101 for Public Speaking Episode 28 – How to Make Your Content Funny Without Forcing the Gag

Last week I was in Boise, Idaho attending a conference called 'Offermind'. It was primarily about marketing and how to create an irresistible offer, but there were lots of golden nuggets that applied to speaking too! As you may know I coach and consult on marketing and speaking with a specific focus on storytelling and humour. That's because I believe that the two are so closely linked AND as well as educating and motivating your audience speaking is also one of the best ways to market and sell your products and services. All of the speakers who were on stage at the conference were amazing and I was particularly chuffed to be able to see one of my marketing heroes in action. This guy is also one of the highest paid speakers in the world, so when he talks, I listen. He gave away many value bombs during his keynote including the one I'm going to be sharing with you today! Enjoy! What this episode covers: Why frameworks are important How to make your audience engage with the framework before you even share it with them How the same teaching framework will enable you to flex your talk to fill five minutes or five hours! When you should stay at the strategy level and why. The one thing you should always do with your framework to get your audience motivated to implement what you're sharing. Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Over the years, I've noticed a disease that has infected many, many people…particularly those working in the corporate world. That disease is 'slide sickness'. The symptoms are nasty, and they result in the audiences for your talk slapping themselves in the face to stay awake. I know that what to do with slides pre-occupies and perplexes many speakers and since I've only touched on the topic of slides once before in a guest show, I've decided to go a bit deeper in this episode. I'm going to give you my take on the seven deadly slide sins and how to avoid them, so that you are confident about using slides and they won't cause you problems again. Enjoy! What this episode covers: Where slide creation comes in the preparation process Slide design and what you need to think about Why you need to think about what your audience can see How you can avoid unnecessarily breaking the audience connection What your slides say about you and your business How to avoid falling into the fun trap How your slides can support your success Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Slide Clicker Adapter for your Mac Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

When you ask the love of your life to marry you, your daughter tells you she's getting married, (to someone you approve of), or your friend asks you to be best man… after the initial joy, often comes dread. That's when you suddenly remember that you have to do a wedding speech. Now whether you're an experienced public speaker or not, the stakes always feel higher in these situations. It's their big day, you'll be speaking in front of some of the toughest critics going…family, friends and in-laws… and you feel obliged to try and get some laughs. That's why I thought it was time to do another episode on this terrifying topic. I specifically invited my friend Chris Waddell to help me do this show for a number of reasons. He is a veteran wedding speech giver, and recently was best man for his brother, he is very funny, and…he had a lot to say about the last wedding speech episode I did on the show! Alongside his speaking and comedy, Chris is a Graphic Designer, Photographer and pusher of peoples' buttons! The tips and hacks Chris and I cover in this show will help your public speaking generally, but if you do have a wedding speech coming up…don't miss this show! What we talk about: How Chris decides on the approach to his speech. The tools and ingredients he uses to craft his talks. Adding humour to your speech without having to write a joke from scratch. The fine line of propriety and how to navigate it. Why you should avoid in-jokes, unless you can bring everyone in the audience in on it. Chris' process for putting his talk together. How you can engage your subconscious to find material for you 24/7. What a 'bonding gag' is and how to use it to get your audience onside. The importance of tightening your material. Rehearsal tips that will keep you on track on the big day. What you shouldn't do after cracking a joke! Resources* All things Chris: Twitter & Instagram = @Count_Christoph https://www.waddelldigital.co.uk The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks Other Resources: https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books, I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I have a weird background that mixes a long corporate career with speaking, stand-up comedy, theatre, content marketing and coaching. Over the past eight years I've been drawing on that unique blend of experience to teach and coach people to connect with and captivate audiences through storytelling and humour. Throughout that time, I've learnt what works best to get results for people and now I've captured that success path in my 10-step Story Led Speaking system. In this show, not only am I going to share those 10 steps with you, but I'm also going to signpost you to previous podcast episodes that are relevant for each step. This system includes the four core ingredients you need to become a sensational speaker and the six-stage process that you must go through every time to get consistent and powerful results with your public speaking. So, whether you're looking to motivate, educate, sell, pitch, or get stakeholders to buy in I promise this episode is going to be golden for you! Enjoy! What this episode covers: The secret to unlocking creativity even if you are a left-brainer. The four core ingredients you need to become a sensational public speaker. The 6-stage process for getting results in your speaking every time. Where to get the low down on the core four from previous episodes. Thanks for listening! Resources: To find out more about my Story Led Speaking Program click the link below. https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com Mindset Mastery: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/001 Story Mastery: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/005 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/007 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/009 Performance Tools: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/038 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/047 Humour 101: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/019 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/028 Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Katherine Brooke-Mackenzie helps people feel well again using alternative therapies, but particularly colon-hydrotherapy. She has spent a large part of the last 15 years happily taking people's crap. Based on what she has seen she believes that many of us are living with discomfort, pain and shame because we don't feel like we can talk about what's wrong…and she is on a mission to change that. In this episode we discover the personal challenges and epiphanies that led Katherine to what she does today. She explains why we need to be paying attention to the connection between our minds and our bodies and she shares some great tips for improving our gut health. We are also talking about Katherine's public speaking, and how after years of trying she has finally overcome the fear and found her voice. She is sharing about what she does to engage people in a topic that is not normally discussed in polite society. What we talk about: The connection between our mental welfare, realising our potential and the crap we carry around with us. Myths about poo The factors that influence a healthy gut 3 top tips for a healthy poo The anxiety Katherine had around public speaking and how she overcame it The importance of having a structure, frameworks and stories How important it is to value your experience Why it's so important to trust yourself and the preparation you've done. How humour can help with taboo topics. Why you need the loo before a big talk. The impact of getting the confidence to speak publicly in other areas of Katherine's life How our thoughts influence our world. Resources* All things Katherine: https://www.thehealthygutclinic.co.uk https://www.talkingaboutthebrownstuff.com https://www.facebook.com/talkingaboutthebrownstuff/ LinkedIN Other Resources: The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books, I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Most of us that speak in public have a relatively high level of expertise in the topic we're presenting on…and that is how it should be. But therein lies a risk and an issue that has turned many potentially scintillating talks into snooze fests. Depending on our experience as a speaker, the context in which we're speaking and our own level of insecurities, there is sometimes an overwhelming desire to 'prove' ourselves and show how much we know. (Trust me I've been there before!) The trouble is that this is often at the expense of engaging our audience and getting our message across. Here I'm going to share my three top tips to help you avoid the 'expert' trap, so that you land your message and create light bulb moments for your audience. Enjoy! What this episode covers: The shift in thinking that will transform your speaking Why common sense is ignored and what to use instead How to keep your audience attentive all the way through How to simplify your message and create light bulb moments The antidote to boring big data Thanks for listening! Resources: Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

It has taken Anthony Taylor a number of years and false starts to find his path and purpose. Like many of us he was lost for decades looking for fulfillment in status and financial reward, until he discovered contentment for him was helping people develop the mental toughness and resilience to achieve their goals. In this show he is sharing his journey, alongside his suggestions for building resilience and developing the personal tools to cope with whatever life throws at us. He is also sharing his experience of stepping up to the next level in public speaking and how he changed his game in order to serve his audience better and increase the impact of his message. If you want to become a better public speaker this show has lots to offer you. What we talk about: Why building resilience has never been more important Emotional snapping, what's causing it and how to avoid it. The power of knowing your worth and your values The difference between role performance and identity What 'self-mastery' is and why you should work towards it Anthony's top three tips for building resilience The difference between delivering workshops and delivering keynotes How digging deeper into your target audience beliefs can magnetise your talk How to focus and captivate your audience at the start of your talk The power of picking a niche for your speaking and business Resources* All things Anthony: https://www.threefifty9.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonytaylor2 Other Resources: Maverick by Ricardo Semler Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Helen Langford has a very nice voice, and you may even have heard it before as she does get about a bit! Having trained to be an actor, she switched to voiceover work when she discovered that not only did she like it but people liked her voice. Working mostly for corporate clients, including companies like Nestle Royal Mail, Boots, Highways England, and Cambridge English. Every day she tells stories, explains tricky concepts, promotes brilliant ideas and gets to be somebody new! In this show I asked her to share her story and some voice tips to help public speakers bring their talks to life. So listen to the show to discover Helen's secrets for increasing engagement and utilizing one of the most powerful tools in your public speaker's kit. What we talk about: Why it's important to record yourself as a public speaker. The power of the pause and why it should be one of your go to voice tools. How to avoid the droning voice. Why your voice is never fully dressed without a smile The difference between pitch and tone Why you should warmup your voice before you speak Simple vocal warmup exercises you can do at the side of the stage. The power of 'now' and how it can fuel our success. Resources* All things Helen: https://www.helenlangfordvoiceovers.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensvoice/ Other Resources: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

There are two reasons I created this podcast episode. Firstly, I heard a story from an influencer that really pushed my buttons. This story made me realise that a lot of organisations and coaches who teach and influence public speaking may be failing to share a vital ingredient for success…and I don't want you as a Speaking Club listener to miss this out. That's why in this show, I'm going to share what I believe is the primary thing to focus on and develop on your journey to becoming a sensational speaker and why. The second reason for this show is that during the course of coaching my students to develop their talk and speaking skills, we always cover their talk title and coming up with the right one can be a struggle for them. Because the talk title is linked closely to the first reason for the show, I'm going to give you some tips on how to make it sexy and explain why you should! Enjoy! What we're going to cover: What is not important for speaking success. The most important thing to understand to become a successful speaker Why successful speaking is about changing beliefs. The three triggers for getting people to pay attention and take action The five principles of a great talk title Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/062 https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

This show happened because a listener reached out to me and told me about the difference The Speaking Club had made to her life in just one month. Engineer and confirmed techie Karin Layton hated public speaking with a passion. She had massive anxiety, which resulted in shaking and sweating when she was forced to speak at all in her job. She described the thought of speaking as a waking nightmare. But Karin was forced to have a heart to heart with herself when she entered a competition to get funding for her invention and realized that without becoming a better public speaker, she was going to fail miserably. So, she decided to do something about it and looked for a podcast to help her. She discovered the Speaking Club and binge listened to all the episodes, following the processes, putting the learning into action and fighting against all her instincts in relation to the content. Listen to the show to discover the key lessons she learned, how her public speaking changed and what happened when she took a leap of faith and tried things a new way. What we talk about: What motivated Karin to face her fear about public speaking. How confidence can be cultivated. How facts and technical details can get in the way of the message. What Karin did differently to prepare for her presentation. Why episode 011 wound Karin up. How stories and metaphors can work in a technical presentation. Why you've got to kill your darlings. The inverted rehearsal bell curve that leads to a high impact presentation. How amazing it can feel when you know that your message has landed. The one thing that helped Karin the most. How personal stories can set you apart. Why being yourself and likeable is so valuable as a speaker. Resources* All things Karin: https://www.mimicid.com https://www.facebook.com/karinklayton Other Resources: Life of Pi by Jann Martel Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

There is something that gets in the way of a lot of speakers having as much impact as they would like. This thing is stopping them from delivering their message with power, authority, passion and personality. I know this because I've had the same issue…I couldn't stop trying to be 'perfect'. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain in the hope that seeing my challenges and mistakes will help you either pat yourself on the back if you don't have them…or see that it's not just you, and there is a way to overcome them. Without us being our most uninhibited, authentic and present selves when we talk, our message is going to be diluted. To achieve this state, we need to 'let go', but that is often easier said than done. Letting go has been very hard for me and in this show, I am sharing what was underneath it all and the new strategies and beliefs I used to find myself. Enjoy! What this episode covers: What was underneath my resistance to letting go of perfection. What speakers can learn from the top 1% of tennis players. What can make the difference between a good speaker and a great one. Why we need to learn the map not the words. How the search for significance will trip us up. The leap of faith that will lead to success. Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Regardless of whether you're a motivational speaker who wants to inspire people to take action, an educational speaker that wants the audience to think in new ways, a corporate leader who wants their employees to buy into change, or someone who uses speaking to sell their products or services… to achieve your goals you need to understand how to reach people and how to influence them. In most scenarios when we speak, we will be trying to convince people to take a different view of their life, their business, their health or something else. To do this we will need to overcome the beliefs that our audience is likely to be holding about the topic, themselves and a myriad of other things, that get in the way of them seeing new possibilities. To overcome these beliefs, you have to engage your audience in a way that shows them that what you're offering is possible and possible for them. In this episode I will be sharing the most powerful tool public speakers have in their arsenal for changing beliefs, which can in turn change people's lives. Enjoy! What this episode covers: What might get in the way of your message landing. What you need to think when you are preparing your talk if you want to have maximum impact. Where objections come from and how to overcome them. How our beliefs get shaped. The most powerful tool a speaker has for changing beliefs. The real business that speakers are in. Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Jesse Brisendine was on track to have a good life when tragedy and loss shook his world. Feelings of grief and guilt overpowered him, stifling his passion and purpose and snuffing out his natural positivity and optimism. In this podcast he shares how he found his way back towards the light, and how he now uses his story and experience to touch and transforms the lives of others, through his coaching, writing and speaking, and the global movement he has started. There is gold sprinkled throughout this podcast for helping you manage life, loss, achieve your goals and become a great speaker. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. What we talk about: The fear of not being enough and not being lovable. How stories can connect us across cultures and continents The impact of loss and what we make it mean about us. The epiphany Jesse had that led to him starting a movement thathas rippled across seven continents. The concept of being intentional with happiness. The power of accountability. What Jesse did to achieve the 1000 things in a year challenge. The one thing that was most important to Jesse out of the 1000 things he did. International Sunrise on Sunset Day How Jesse's experiences helped him to become a greater asset and teammate to his clients. The two greatest powers and adversaries' we humans have. How Jesse helped the actor Paul Walker overcome the challenges of working in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. What's possible if we put action behind our dreams. Why speaking is the greatest platform to connect and inspire change. Why real communication is not about how good you are with words, but being vulnerable and holding the space. How we should find our voice and direct it towards something meaningful. Why and how Jesse let go of scripted perfection as a speaker to focus on developing his authenticity and impact. Why it's important to prepare in order to achieve impact. Resources* All things Jesse: https://jessebrisendine.com Facebook / Twitter / Instagram - @jessebrisendine 1000 Challenge Facebook Ouch My Heart is Broken by Jesse Brisendine 'Grief is Not a Life Sentence' – Jesse's TEDx Talk Other Resources: The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

In order to realise your full potential and impact as a speaker, it's important that you understand and harness the power of your body language and movement in your communication with an audience. Performers in every genre, can evoke emotion in their audience without uttering a single word. Whether it's the arch of an eyebrow that makes the audience collapse in laughter, the arch of a body that communicates desire, or the arch of a conductor's hand bringing an orchestra to a crescendo. As a speaker you can also use your body in harmony with your voice and words to change the state of your audience and move them to action. In part two of this series I'll be continuing to share how you can use your body and intentional movement to increase your impact. Enjoy! What this episode covers: How you can choreograph your talk to direct an audience's attention and emotion. Why it's critical to keep your energy consistent. How to use proximity as a powerful tool. Mirror neurons and why they are a friend to public speakers. How you should setup your stage. Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

In order to realise your full potential and impact as a speaker, it's important that you understand and harness the power of your body language and movement in your communication with an audience. Performers in every genre, can evoke emotion in their audience without uttering a single word. Whether it's the arch of an eyebrow that makes the audience collapse in laughter, the arch of a body that communicates desire, or the arch of a conductor's hand bringing an orchestra to a crescendo. As a speaker you can also use your body in harmony with your voice and words to change the state of your audience and move them to action. In part one of this two part show I'll be sharing why body language is so critical to successful communication and how you can get it wrong on life as well as on stage! Enjoy! What this episode covers: Why body language and movement are critical to becoming a sensational speaker. What happens when your body and words are not talking the same language. How powerpoint can become a barrier rather than an aid to communication How you can choreograph your talk to direct an audience's attention and emotion. Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Carl Honore started out his career as a journalist driven by a personal mission to change the world for the better. One day he realized that in his pursuit of making other people's lives better his own was passing by at breakneck speed and he was missing the important moments. This epiphany set him on the path to writing his best-selling book 'In Praise of Slow' and spear heading the 'slow' movement which has impacted lives all over the world. It also meant that he had to face the terror he felt about public speaking and make the transition from 'page to stage'. A few best sellers on and he is now an international speaker with a new book, 'Bolder' just out that deals with another fear of his…aging. In this show Carl shares some gems on the benefits of living more 'slowly', on how we should view aging, and gives a look behind the curtain at how he is putting his brand-new keynote together for Bolder. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. What we talk about: The 60 second Snow White book and how it changed Carl's life. Why faster is not always better. How we need to marry the speed of today's culture with the older, slower truths of what it means to be human Why the world cannot sustain the turbo culture of today. Why there is no such thing as a lost 'slow' cause. The top five benefits of slowing down. The story behind 'Bolder' and societies hang ups with age. The irony between age and wisdom being qualities looked for in running nations but not teams in business and why companies are missing out. The upside to aging and how we can age better. Carl's transition from being terrified of public speaking to becoming an international public speaker. How perfectionism can rob you of fulfilling your potential as a public speaker. The process Carl goes through to prepare his talks. Why rehearsal is so critical to sounding 'natural' as a speaker. Why stories are crucial to speaking success and your origin story in particular. A journalist's view on 'fake news'. Resources* All things Carl: https://www.carlhonore.com Bolder by Carl Honore In praise of Slow by Carl Honore Under Pressure by Carl Honore The Slow Fix by Carl Honore @carlhonore Other Resources: The Quiet American by Graham Greene Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This episode came about because someone contacted me for help two days before they were going to speak at an international conference to over 300 people. They were very scared and asked if I could give them some last-minute tips, which I did. It got me to thinking that maybe there's others out there that would benefit from the same advice. Whether you're leading your first team meeting, or you're trying out a new bit of humour in front of a massive audiences, chances are you've felt anxious… and if you continue to grow, you'll keep on feeling it and the buzz that goes with it… if it's good anxiety getting you into perak performance state… BUT, if you are feeling so anxious that it's making you ill, that it's stopping you from sharing your message, or affecting the impact of your delivery… then it's bad. I hope there's some tips in this episode that will help, whichever scenario you're in. Enjoy! What this episode covers: How to keep your talk in perspective. Why it's not about you. What to do if you forget something. Why you need to speak more slowly The powerful body tips you can do to calm your nerves Why you should try to be likeable The right stance and resting place for your hands Have fun and be playful! Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/originstorychallenge Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

After leaving her job as an auditor and feeling like a helpless victim, Vicky Martin spent four years hiding from the world. Then something happened that gave her the strength to take back control of her life. She switched careers and found her purpose. That was 19 years ago, when she became a Tattooist. Over the 19 years since she has developed her skills in tattooing to become an industry expert, teacher and international speaker. She has also spent years studying the mind and its impact on our lives, and today its part of the medical tattooing she teaches, the service she gives clients and her public speaking. She is passionate about helping people discover their best selves and become Unstoppable and she shares her journey and tips about mindset and speaking on this show. Enjoy! What we talk about: How to see the positive in bad situations. Why it's important to recognise that the only thing we have control over is our reactions to what happens to us. Why our mindset can be the biggest barrier to success. The advantages to imperfection. How learning to access positive emotions at will can help you become more powerful Why investing in yourself can help with confidence. The powerful and priceless feelings that come from being of service. Why we could be teaching our mind to focus on the things that are sabotaging our success. How the mirror neurons in our mind work. How you can gain freedom from embracing what life throws at you. Why being afraid of failure could be wasting your talent How Vicky coped with her first speaking gig. Why Vicky creates a bespoke presentation for each event The power of stories in speaking Resources* All things Vicky: https://vickymartinmethod.com https://www.b-unstoppable.com The B'Unstoppable Course Other Resources: Black Box Thinking by John Murray Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Embracing Uncertainty by Susan Jeffers Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

You've probably heard me say before, that people's attention is one of the hardest things to get, and one of the most precious commodities of today. As a speaker people might say you have an advantage because you've got a captive audience, but I don't think that is true. With mobile phones and social media, with some of your audience potentially having been forced to attend, and with our decreasing spans of attention it's still a massive challenge. That's why how you open your talk is crucial because that will be what your audience uses to judge whether they will get more value out of listening to you then catching up on emails or sharing photos of the conference catering on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. How you finish your talk is equally important because, as you are probably aware, people are more likely to remember the start and end most easily… so this is your last big opportunity to influence the message they leave with. In this episode I'm sharing tips for starting and ending your presentations, and giving you examples to show you how it's done and to spark ideas. Enjoy! What this episode covers: Why you shouldn't squander your open and close on information giving. What a lightning bolt open and close is and why you need them. What your lightning bolt should do and take account of. What you should do before the end lightning bolt of your talk. Why you don't just have to rely on words to get attention. Why you should use humour in your open and close. Why the last words of your talk are vital to the success of your presentation. Examples of opening and closes from Sarah's talks. Good examples of open and closing from TED and TEDx talks. Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/freetraining Larry Smith TED Talk – Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career Tom Thum TEDx Talk – Beatbox Brilliance Cameron Russell TED Talk – Looks Aren't Everything Believe Me I'm a Model Ken Robinson TED Talk – Do Schools Kill Creativity? Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

In this episode I'm sharing my top 10 tips for public speaking success. They cover all aspects of speaking from mindset to performance and I believe that if you use them in your public speaking then you'll be increasing your effectiveness as a speaker significantly. Some of them are very simple, but in working with clients I've seen some of these small, seemingly insignificant changes have a massive impact… and often we experienced speakers forget some of the basics sometimes! This is essentially an overview episode to give you a heads up on each of the 10, and where I have done episodes that go into more detail on them, I have added the link to that show in the notes. It is so often true that what we measure gets managed and I hope that you will be able to use these tips as a checklist for your public speaking, so that every time you step in front of an audience they are getting the best version of you and an entertaining, engaging and valuable message that they can use to improve their lives or business in some way. Enjoy! What this episode covers: The power of imperfect action The small tweak that can make you feel 100% more confident and comfortable Who should be the hero of your talk. Why you need to make everything you do 'sexy' Why you should make everything a drama. The power of bridges to make your message relatable. How humour will make you stand out. The absolute law of preparation. Why you need to record everything. The importance of not being liked by everyone. Thanks for listening! Resources: Tip Number One: Link to our 'Love Actually' Video: https://www.facebook.com/storyledmarketing Tip Number Three: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/052 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/007 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/009 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/034 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/062 Tip Number Four: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/062 Tip Number Five: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/053 Tip Number Six: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/011 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/037 Tip Number Seven: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/019 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/028 Tip Number 10: 'This is Marketing - You Can't be Seen Until You Learn to See' - by Seth Godin Freebies: https://saraharcher.co.uk/resources/ Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

After a battle lasting nearly eight years Clarry Bean's wife Christine lost the fight for her life a year and a day from when this show was recorded. Despite thinking that he was prepared to face the future without the love of his life, Clarry found himself in shock and despair. Taking inspiration from the strength Christine found in facing her illness, he forced himself to find something positive to come out of his situation. The idea for a musical tribute came into his mind and he tentatively began reaching out to friends and family to make his little project happen. In this podcast, Clarry shares his and Christine's story and how his small idea grew into a full-blown Christmas single and a speaking tour with a message that is touching people all over the world. (Please be aware that whilst this show is filled with joy, and love and hope, and the aim is that it helps those who are grieving to find peace, you may find it upsetting if you have lost someone recently.) What we talk about: Why Clarry decided to create the single. How what started as a little tribute has turned into something much bigger. How Christine inspired people with the way that she coped with her illness. What helped Christine stay positive despite her diagnosis. How the project has helped Clarry and his family heal and move forward and yet keep Christine present. The challenges and doubts Clarry faced bringing the project to life and how he feels that Christine has been a guiding hand. How you can prepare to deliver a highly emotional message Why you need to leave your ego behind to deliver the message How the message is connecting with people who have experienced loss Resources* The Book of Joy by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama Grief is the thing with feathers by Max Porter Things Fall Apart by Chenua Achebe Love me do by Michael Braun Last Train to Memphis by Peter Guralnick All things Clarry / Christine: https://www.illuminatemylife.co.uk Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

It's very likely that everyone who speaks has something to sell…if you're a business owner you may be using speaking to grow your business, or you may be a corporate leader trying to sell an idea or change, or a professional speaker with a side hustle to diversify your income, (whether that's a book, coaching, a different talk, or product or service). It is also likely that you have previously been speaking at networking or corporate events, where it is not allowed, tactically sensible or appropriate to sell 'overtly'. I often coach clients on the strategies they can use to make sure their audience pay attention, they deliver great value without giving all of their content, whilst at the same time creating the desire and motivation for the audience to want to pursue the relationship further and in this show, I'm sharing those strategies and tools with you. Enjoy! What you'll discover: The three triggers for getting people to take action Which ones of those triggers are the most powerful. How to use the most powerful trigger to get and keep attention The importance of creating talk titles that hook the audience What strategies you can use in your talks to give value whilst leaving a gap for your products and services to fill. The Takeaway Menu you can use to create leads What you should do without fail at the end of your talk Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/freetraining https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/050 Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

In her own words Joanne Lockwood has traded being part of the most privileged demographic in society to becoming part of one that many people will either stare at or do their best to ignore. In this show, Joanne is sharing the story of two journeys…how she came to be an international speaker, and how she came to be standing on stage in a dress as a woman. Joanne's early life was as traditional as it gets, joining the air force, switching to a career in IT with global travel, before starting her own IT business to spend more time with her wife and young family. She even became National President of the 90-year-old men's club, The Round Table. But it was only in the past few years that in some ways she feels that her 'true' life began. It's a fascinating insight into a journey that most of us will never take, and don't really understand…but as Joanne says, my mission through my speaking is not to get you to understand, it's to get you to accept difference, respect the person and be kind to each other. Enjoy! What we talk about: Why becoming a woman at 48 was something Joanne felt she had to do. How coming out as transgender impacted Joanne's life, family and career. How much of Joanne's own 'self' is tied up with gender identity. The reason we underestimate the power of words. What gender-neutral language is and why we should consider using it. How imposter syndrome and negative body image nearly derailed Joanne's speaking career and how she overcame them. Why we should switch from looking for the negative to finding the positive. How Joanne has grown her speaking career so quickly. How changing reference points from top of the privilege tree to being at the bottom has impacted Joanne. Why the best speakers focus on creating an emotional connection that 'moves' people using stories. Why listening to people shows them that they matter. What micro-aggressions are and why we should be aware of them. Why you should never get complacent as a speaker and what can happen if you do. Resources* All things Joanne: https://joannelockwood.me SEE Change Happen @Joanne_Lockwood1965 Other Resources: http://www.recruitingbrainfood.com https://www.brainpickings.org Live Training Class with Sarah on 'How to Use Stories to Attract and Convert Your Dream Customer in six simple steps.' Click here to register Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

When I met Peter Cheese, I knew he would make a wonderful guest for the show. He is an expert in people and change management, with a distinguished career at one of the biggest consulting firms in the world, followed by Chief Exec positions at two of the leading people organisations in the UK. On top of that he is a recognized thought leader, government advisor and a very in demand speaker. Peter's career has taken him all over the world, working with different industries and cultures, and his ability to speak has been one of the big factors in his success. In this show we talk about business and speaking and consider the challenges that are facing people and organisations today and tomorrow and how to get prepared to meet them in the strongest way possible. We also look at the importance of the 'human' factor in all aspects of leadership and business and also in great public speaking. Peter shares his secrets for preparing and delivering successful engaging talks, and his dislike of being constrained by a script! Enjoy! What we talk about: Why many of the business, leadership and people management models we use are out of date. That it's important to think about the legacy you want to leave in the world. Why flexible working will become a necessity for businesses who want to keep attracting top talent. Why we need to be moving towards work life integration rather than work-life balance. The top three challenges around people for micro, small & big businesses in preparing for the future of work. How you can prepare yourself as an employee, or entrepreneur for the future of work. Why our education systems are far too specialised for equipping children with the skills they need in business today and tomorrow. Why public speaking is a fundamental skill in business. The process Peter uses to put his talks together. Ways in which Peter connects to the audience. Why you need to think of your speaking as a performance and how you should engage with them in your delivery. How important your emotional state and showing your human side is to the success of your talk. Why stories are so powerful in your speaking. Why being able to read your audience is imperative to becoming a great speaker but how audiences dynamics change across the world and by business. A teachable point of view and why we need one. Why mistakes are so valuable in business. Resources* All things Peter https://www.cipd.co.uk @Cheese_Peter Other Resources: Live Training Class with Sarah on The New Way to Attract and Convert Your Dream Customer without 'Selling' and how to do it in six simple steps. Click here to register Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Charles Hanna was on top of the world with a successful business and a family that he adored, when he began to sabotage his own success. As his life began to spiral out of control, he started to uncover the source of his internal suffering. On the journey back from that dark period of his life he has found greater happiness and success than ever before. His book 'Higher' is helping many people with their own struggles and through his speaking he is sharing his mission and causing 'aha' moments about what's important along the way. In this show we talk about what gets in the way of success and happiness for most people, and how to avoid hitting rock bottom before turning things around. How to see challenges in a way that lets you enjoy the journey whatever the outcome, and Charles' journey as a speaker on how to live a 'Higher' life. Enjoy! What you'll learn: Why you should never be too proud to ask for help. Why taking care of yourself should be your number one priority. What perception disorder is, how it can impact your life. How you can tell if you have perception disorder. The way to see challenges to achieve our goals. How our inner child can guide us to a more successful future. The distinction between a higher power, purpose and perspective How you can let go of the outcome and retain your ambition The three things you can do today to live a happier life. How Charles prepares for his talks. Why humour can increase your connection with your audience. Why it's better to hit with a crooked stick! Resources* All things Charles http://www.higherbook.com http://www.charleshanna.com @CharlesGHanna Other Resources: Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

After 20 years in sales and marketing working for vineyards and clients like Google and Facebook, Steve De Mamiel knows a thing or two about what works in attracting and converting customers. He is a sales and marketing coach and speaker has written a book called The Mongrel Method, which combines stories based around his dog, with sales tips. On this show we get into how sales have changed, the value of social proof in speaking and business. We also talk about the signals we should be reading from buyers in order to place them correctly on the acquisition journey…and of course we also cover off Steve's speaking, how he gets his speaking gigs, and puts his talks together, and the position of speaker agencies in today's world. Enjoy! What you'll learn: Why there's a strong correlation between how you scope a project and how you qualify a sale. How the distinction between sales and marketing has blurred. Why people will believe a random stranger on a review site over a sales person and you must use social proof whatever business you're in. How social proof and social listening are replacing R&D and Net promoter score. Why an offline sales strategy is as important as it ever was. What the mongrel method is and how it came about. Why storytelling is so effective to aid learning and understanding. What 'customer intent' is and why it's so important for growing your business. Why it's important to have customer intent conversations with your prospects. What micro moments are and why we should pay attention to them. How we need to be connecting with our customers where they are, not where it's most convenient for us. Why many people underestimate the effort and ROI that you get in creating something bespoke for the audience you're speaking to. Why you need to think out of the box when you're courting new business. How Steve puts his talks together. Why you should be prepared for anything when you're speaking. The power of focusing on one thing. Resources* All things Steve The Mongrel Method by Steve De Mamiel http://www.themongrelmethod.com Other Resources: Story Brand by Donald Miller Free Training Webinar with Sarah Archer Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Gail Gibson grew up in Australia before getting itchy feet and setting up home in the UK. Feeling at cross roads in her career, she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue a new career as an entrepreneur. She founded and ran two businesses and discovered her passion for coaching. Her 'Can Do' programs have been helping business owners discover and conquer what has been holding them back. She has written a book on networking and spoken internationally and in this show she is sharing tips for improving our mindset and our speaking. Enjoy! What you'll learn: The difference between mastery of self and mindset. Why any success is linked to self-belief. What is charisma and why it's so critical to develop. Why we need to let go of conditioned thinking and beliefs. Three top tips for developing charisma. How it's important to understand your relationship to money and how it affects your self-worth. Why discounts can often do you a dis-service. Top three tips for building a strong network. What a super connector is and how to become one. The power of reciprocity in business How Gail prepares for her seminars and workshops Ideas for using interaction with the audience in your speaking Why it's so important to do your due diligence before an engagement. The power of focusing on one thing. Resources* All things Gail https://www.gailmgibson.com @gailgibson Other Resources: The One Thing by Gary Keller Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

We all think we set big goals… but in this episode I got a little perspective on what big goals really are! Devin Thorpe spent many years in a corporate career within the finance function, but he never forgot a promise he made to himself at the age of 11. When he lost the job of his dreams that promise led him to re-evaluate his life purpose and set him on the path to what he does today. Devin has spoken at the UN and all over the world sharing his mission and training companies on crowd funding and corporate social responsibility. He is also a regular writer for Forbes magazine and a podcast host. In this episode he shares how he got into paid speaking, how it enables him to fulfil his mission and what he does to put his talks together. We also consider how Devin uses humour in his writing and speaking to increase the impact of his message. Enjoy! What you'll learn: How losing something you care about can be a catalyst for a bigger life. Why it's important to be conscious of our bias in life. How Corporate Social Responsibility can increase profitability. Why it's good to be polarising to increase the impact of your message and reach the right people. How Devin transitioned from Finance to paid speaking. Devin's process for creating his talks. Why it's important to watch yourself back as a speaker to improve your craft. How you can tell if you're a good speaker. Why you should always make it easy for people to give you money. Resources* All things Devin: https://www.devinthorpe.com Barry Manilow Blog @devindthorpe Books by Devin: 925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire: So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World Adding Profit by Adding Purpose: The Corporate Social Responsibility Handbook Crowdfunding for Social Good. Financing Your Mark on the World Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom: A Financial Planning Guide for Latter Day Saint Families Don't Just Build a Network, Build a Movement Your Mark on the World Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Joy Marsden left the corporate world of marketing and trade relations helping brands like Dolmio and Uncle Ben and became known as a motivational speaker, because that's what her audiences kept calling her. Her messages resonate because they are real and relatable. She blends story, with song, humour and practical ideas to engage and inspire audiences across the globe. She doesn't have a big 'sob story' but many little ones from everyday life that move audiences and connect with hearts and minds to inspire change and help people take action. She has worked all over the world helping individuals and organisations manage new challenges through her ethos of 'Keep Stepping'. She is also a coach and author and uses simple, practical methods to help her clients achieve their goals. At the time of writing she is also just about to take over as President of the Professional Speaking Association of the UK and Ireland and gives real insight into being a member and the benefits of spending time with other speakers. Enjoy! What you'll learn One of the ways to help you identify what type of speaker you are is to pay attention to what your clients are saying about you. Why it's critical to know yourself as a speaker and how your clients relate to you. What makes the most powerful speakers. Why it's imperative as a speaker for you to know where you are going and where you want to end up. The importance of self-belief in selling yourself as a speaker. Why branding your business and yourself as a speaker can take things to the next level. The distinctions between self-management, self-mastery and self-leadership. Joy's three top tips for being successful in life. The steps Joy goes through to prepare her talks. Why you should sell first and write your speech or workshop after. How important it is to have tools in your pocket that can change the energy in a room when you're speaking. The important of developing your ability to read an audience for success as a Speaker. The benefits and realities of belonging to a Speaking Organisation. Joy's three tips for getting more paid gigs. Why you must explicitly ask for what you want. What Joy learned from Zig Ziglar. Resources* All things Joy: https://joymarsden.com Keep Stepping by Joy Marsden @joymarsden Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: From Faith to Faith by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland How to Get What You Want by Zig Ziglar Master Successful Personal Habits by Zig Ziglar Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Sophie Devonshire is a business leader, entrepreneur, brand specialist and author who has worked around the globe including roles with Procter & Gamble, Coca Cola GB, Leo Burnett and Interbrand. She is much in demand as a speaker on contemporary leadership topics, business acceleration, brand transformation, the relationship between work and family life and the role of diversity at work and is constantly curious about how to speed up success. She has also written a new book, 'Superfast – Lead at Speed' to help us navigate change when it is happening around us today at lightning speed. In this episode she is sharing tips and insight from her own experience and from over 100 senior leaders from some of the biggest and some of the fastest growing companies that she interviewed whilst researching the book. If you want to stay relevant and ready to take advantage of opportunity when it knocks, then you'll enjoy this show. Enjoy! What you'll learn The definition of brand and why understanding it is so difficult. The difference between organisational and personality brands. Why we should think about our personal brand, whether you're an employee or an entrepreneur. Why you should identify the environment in which you perform best. Why having a sense of fun in business can make a huge difference to your success. Why it's important to get the pace of change right for your business. The quickest way to move faster. Why it's so important to move past imposter syndrome to focus on the message you are giving. How audacity is a great tool to add to your business tool kit. Why energy management is more important than time management and what tips for doing it. Why you and Elon Musk should embrace the power of the pause. How strategic laziness can fast-track your success. Why micro-learning can be more effective than traditional courses. The three ingredients for a great speech by Dan Pink. Why you should edit your life and your goals. Resources* All things Sophie: http://www.thisiscaffeine.com Twitter @s_devonshire LinkedIn https://www.Linkedin.com/in/sophiedevonshiresuperfast/ Superfast – Lead at Speed by Sophie Devonshire Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: How to Win Friends and Influence People with Dale Carnegie Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

One of my previous guests said that dull people should try something other than public speaking, and I have a slightly different view. I believe that being dull doesn't have to be a permanent thing, I believe that you can learn and do things that will make you more engaging, entertaining and interesting as a speaker, and in life. One of the things that plays a big part in achieving that is how you use your voice when you are speaking…and the tools that you can use to make you sound better are pitch, pace, tone and volume. That being said, I thought I would do an episode on what those things actually are and how you can use them, not just to become less boring, but to make you a high impact speaker that gets results. I hope you enjoy the show! What you'll discover: How you can tell if you're a dull speaker. What your options are if you are a dull speaker. How you can influence the emotional state of your audience Why pitch is important The impact of a high pitch or low pitch voice Things that can affect the pitch of your voice as a public speaker Tips for getting more pitch variation Why varying your pace is so powerful What normal conversational speed is Suggestions for varying your pace The importance of congruence in body, message and tone What our tone tells the audience Things that can negatively impact our tone How you can positively impact your tone The magic of silence When to use silence in your public speaking Why energy is critical in your presentations The Q&A conundrum The influence of language in better voice work How it all comes together in one of the greatest speeches of all time! Thanks for listening! Resources: Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad The consonant scale warm up: Ba ba ba bee, ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba, bee, bee, bee, baa, baa, baa, boo, boo, boo Ca ca ca cee, ca ca ca caa, ca ca ca cee, cee, cee caa, caa, caa, coo, coo, coo And so on! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Simon Fanshawe is funny, authentic and passionate about making the world a better place. He trained as a lawyer and promptly abandoned a career in law and became a comedian. Simon was doing stand-up comedy from 1982 to 1992, when it began to transition from safe jokes about your mother-in-law performed in men's clubs to the diverse, political, anything goes stand-up that gets performed in stadiums today. He won the Perrier Award for comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1989, but comedy wasn't to be where he made his mark. From 1992, Simon focused on writing and broadcasting, alongside a growing involvement in charity work and advocacy. He was a founding member of Stonewall and one of the architects of bringing equal rights to the forefront of the diversity debate. Today, Simon has an OBE and is in demand as a speaker on diversity, and as a consultant helping businesses use inclusion and diversity as tools to create business advantage. There are some massive value bombs in this show, particularly around the importance of persona and the relationship with your audience, as well as tactics for making your talk relevant and engaging to increase your impact and bookings. Enjoy! What you'll learn What it was like to be a stand-up comic at the birth of alternative comedy in the UK. How important it is to find your persona and understand your relationship with audience. Why advocacy and public speaking need similar skills and objectives. How you can adapt your talk at short notice. Why passion can be your worst enemy in speaking. How diversity can help meet so many business challenges Why good design is more important for achieving equality than good intentions. The cardinal rule of public speaking. Why having a story is so critical to speaking success. Resources* All things Simon: http:/www.diversitybydesign.co.uk [email protected] @Simonfanshawe Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: What Works – Gender Equality by Design by Iris Bohnet Germinal by Emile Zola Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Paul Coleman is a down to earth guy that spends lots of time taking a helicopter view of business and entertainment. He helps big companies come up with new ideas for products from washing powder to snack foods. With a career that has spanned the different disciplines of marketing, innovation, broadcasting and writing, he has a rich vein of experience to tap into whilst working with some of the biggest household brands today. Paul also writes comedy and you will have seen his work on Channel 4, BBC, and Comic Relief, amongst others. He has also created some of the funniest and most watched shows for years, including 'Britain's Got the Pop Factor… and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice', which was the highest rated show on Channel 4 in 2008, and more recently, the BAFTA winning 'Car Share', which he wrote, and which starred Peter Kay. This show contains some marketing gold around product development, it also has tips for unlocking creativity, alongside speaking and writing nuggets, which will help you continue on your journey to speaking and business success. Enjoy! What you'll learn How important feedback loops are to show people the value they've added and to keep them motivated and engaged. The Key things to consider when you want to launch a product that consumers will love. Why your neighbour may be better than a social media 'Influence' for selling your product or service. Why curiosity is an important quality to develop for innovation and success. Top tips for unlocking creativity for business and writing. How there are certain words and phrases that you can use in your speaking and content generation that can instantly transport people to a place you want them to go. Why conflict is an essential ingredient of storytelling. Why it is important to keep your content fresh. Why you should ditch the artificial speaker persona to reveal the authentic you. All things Paul: http://www.humanisehq.com @PColemanchester Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: New Power – How it's Changing the 21stCentury and Why You Need to Know by Jeremy Jeimanns and Henry Timms By Jack Rosenthal – An Autobiography in Six Acts Resources* Jack Rosenthal at the BBC Collection - DVD Three Salons at the Seaside - YouTube Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment

This month has been loosely themed around performance, and I've had an idea for months of doing an episode on 'Framing'. This concept is used in many art forms, and is basically another story, situation or structure that allows the original story to be told, or better understood by the audience. You will have come across 'framing' in various forms within the arts, from Shakespeare plays to Hamilton the musical, from the movie Forrest Gump to the book 1001 Nights. It's so important to be able to keep your content fresh, engaging and relevant, and 'framing' is a tool that I use in my own talks and one that I teach when I'm coaching clients to achieve this. It allows you to keep your core content but frame it in a way that makes your presentation more accessible and relatable for different groups of people. I hope you enjoy the show! What you'll discover: Why speakers should use framing. What 'framing' is and where it is most commonly used. Examples of framing across theatre, TV, film and literature. How you can use framing in your talks without starting from scratch. Examples of different frames you could apply using one of my talks as an example. Thanks for listening! Resources: Storytelling Template for Success To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Steve Cross began his career as a scientist, but soon left the lab to pursue his calling of making science more engaging. He shifted into communications, which led him to start the Bright Club, a project to make scientists funny. Today, alongside his more serious work with Universities and other institutions, who he helps with communication and engagement policy, he is also regarded as a Prince amongst Nerds! He has created a geeky comedy empire teaching all sorts of clever people how to make themselves and their content more engaging. In this show Steve gives us some brilliant tips for making our content funny, whether we're a speaker looking to up our audience engagement, or a business owner looking for ways to build our brand and business. Steve is also keen to share why we should let go of the concept of a 'great speaker' and follow our own path in business. Enjoy! What you'll learn Why learning comedy is one of the quickest things to learn to make your content more engaging. The power of comedy and humour in improving your public speaking, raising your confidence, and growing your career. How to moderate your style for your audience. What an ethnographer is. How emotionally engaging with your own work makes it funnier. Why being funny is a learned, rather than natural skill. How comedy comes from detail and specificity. Ways in which you can make your content engaging across various communication channels. Why the tools and techniques of comedy are effective in building your social media profile and following. The importance of designing your own visual identity as a speaker. Why we should let go of the concept of a 'great speaker' How critical it is to adapt your style for the audience you're speaking to and what they need. Why doing stand-up comedy is the most effective tool for teaching you to read an audience. The benefits of trying new things rather than sticking with the same talk. How to handle difficult questions. Why it's important to choose the way you run your own business, rather than trying to keep up with the latest trends. All things Steve: Clever Make Funny Website – https://clevermakefunny.com Chaotic Adequate Podcast - https://chaoticadequate.wordpress.com Steve's Own Website - https://drstevecross.wordpress.com Steve's FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/SteveCrossComedy Science Showoff – http://www.scienceshowoff.org Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: Impro by Keith Johnstone Teach Yourself Stand Up Comedy by Logan Murray Resources* The Museum of Rural Life in Reading Twitter Account Titter Comedy Course - Online: Sarah has been running comedy courses for a number of years, and she is now taking her flagship live course 'Titter' online. If you would be interested in learning how to make your presentations or content Funnier – then you join the Titter online waiting list here. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I've done hour long stand-up comedy shows, acted in plays, and spoken in front of big audiences, but despite all that, I've been avoiding doing Facebook Live. I recognise that getting comfortable with doing live video is important for my brand and growing my business. So, I decided to ask Brooke Hender, a cognitive hypnotherapist, to take a look at this issue with me, and I'm sharing what happened in this episode. I need to let you know that some unexpected things came up for me as we worked through what I thought was the fairly superficial issue of finding Facebook Live a challenge. There were deeper, more significant issues that I hadn't been aware were driving my feelings, thoughts and behaviour in this area, and I want to say that although I believe that you will find what comes out of this positive, at times it gets quite emotional, and you may find listening to parts of the episode a challenge if you have recently experienced a loss. I did struggle as to whether to share this episode, both from the perspective of whether it would be useful and interesting to you, but also from the perspective of the personal things that surfaced, and how much of myself I was sharing. In the end I felt it was important to put it out there because I know I'm not alone in struggling with this stuff, and if one person gets some reassurance or insight into their own challenges around public speaking or other areas of their business or life, then it will have been worth it. What you'll discover: That many people have doubts and challenges around public speaking and other areas of business, even if they don't show it. When you use the word 'should' in relation to something that you are doing, it's worth taking a deeper look at what is motivating you in this area. How we can tie up our self-worth with the baggage of others. That we sometimes need to examine whether the things that drive us, and the goals we are aiming for, are actually going to make us happy. How we need to look at what success really means for us, rather than adopting other people's definitions of success. Why 90% of our behaviour is unconscious, and it's not necessarily driven by what we think, but more by what we feel and believe. How intellectualising problems is a great defence mechanism. Thanks for listening! Resources: Brooke Hender Website – http://www.brookehender.com To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Jay Miller dreamed of and trained to be a classical singer, and though his original dream drifted away from him, his love and passion of voice stayed. He has spent the last 20 years training speakers, actors and business people how to develop a great voice, as well as overcome anxiety around public speaking. He is now one of Canada's finest voice and speech coaches, appearing across the Canadian media, and his work has had a profound effect, not only on building compelling and engaging voices, but also on the lives of those people that work with him. Jay is of the firm belief, that you cannot work on the voice, without affecting the emotional and mental aspects of human beings at the same time. In this show Jay is sharing so much insight about a critical tool that we use every day but that we never give the attention and care that we should. This show will open up your eyes and ears to the power of the voice, and what you should be doing to cultivate it to fulfil its potential. We learn some critical distinctions and some great tips for increasing the power and impact of our message. Enjoy! What you'll learn Why voice training is about more than just about how you sound and how it can transform your life. Why you can't separate the physical, emotional and mental aspects in voice work. How voice work develops tangible, physical skills that have far reaching effects on your performance. Why you need to get out of your head and into your body to have a great voice. The impact of ignoring the importance of voice in your speaking and communication. That everyone with a healthy voice has the potential to develop a compelling and engaging voice. The barriers to having a compelling voice. The distinction between voice and speech work. Why relaxation is so important for a great voice. The distinction between projection and speaking louder. How you fill a space with your voice. Why cultivating a great voice is like raising a plant. A tip you can use to sound better tomorrow and develop vocal stamina. Why breathing is so important to becoming a great speaker and improving your health. How finding space in your body can make your voice richer, stronger and more engaging. Why voice training is a profound tool for managing stage fright and public speaking anxiety. How you can overcome an overly nasal sounding voice. How influential the sound of a person's voice is. Typical problems that men and women have with their voice and why. All things Jay: Jay's Website –http://voiceandspeech.com Jay's YouTube Channel - Visit Voice & Speech on YouTube Discounted video course Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: Trust Me by Nick Morgan The Actor Speaks by Patsy Rodenburg The Right to Speak by Patsy Rodenburg Resources* The Back Exercise Video - https://youtu.be/_97RZ7uRuQs If you are going to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 you can see Sarah in action as the infamous Lillie Langtry in a feisty comedy drama. Get your tickets via the link below: Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Brooke Hender has had quite a journey, from project manager to actor to therapist. Although he found he had patterns of behavior that were negatively impacting his ability to live a happy and fulfilled life, he initially resisted getting help. He felt that this was just the way things were. Eventually, he gave therapy a chance but was amused when his own therapist suggested he would make a good therapist himself. Even though he dismissed the notion and fought against it for some time, after working on himself and transforming his life, he felt drawn to helping others get the same results and trained to become the Cognitive Hypnotherapist he is today. In this show Brooke and I explore some of the thinking and behaviours that hold us back from achieving the success we want, in life, in speaking and in business. We cover off phobias, anxiety and the limiting beliefs that live in the shadows of our mind. There are some great strategies and tips for identifying and managing the thoughts that might be holding us back without us even being aware of them. If you know you're not fully realizing your potential, then this show might help you to start removing the blocks that are in your way. Enjoy! What you'll learn Strategies for managing anxiety around public speaking and performance. Why it's important to be visible and add value. Tips for managing imposter syndrome. How to keep a healthy separation between personal and professional success Why presenting and performing is an essential part of business today How to discover the things in your subconscious that might be holding you back. The impact of the assumptions we make as human beings. What cognitive hypnotherapy is and how it works. Two great questions to help develop your self-awareness. How limiting beliefs work and how they impact our lives. Why "it's just the way I am" doesn't have to be true. All things Brooke: Brooke's Website –http://www.brookehender.com The Chicken and the Mushroom blog Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link*: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday The Bone People by Keri Hulme See Sarah Perform this August! If you are going to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 you can see Sarah in action as the infamous Lillie Langtry in a feisty comedy drama. Get your tickets via the link below: Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

The way my brain is wired means I have lots of ideas and I'm able to see the big picture quickly… that's the upside. The downside is that I have a mind like a butterfly, and I get distracted super-easy… and then time just vanishes. But I hate the idea of wasting time… and I think that's why I'm always on the lookout for things that will help me work smarter, faster and keep focused. As you know, this month I've been talking to productivity experts, who have tried and tested models and systems to help them do more in less time, and I've also been trying stuff out this month, and so I thought I'd share some of my recent discoveries, and some of my tried and tested aids to increased productivity in my speaking, life and business. What you'll discover: What the Miracle Morning is and if it really delivers miracles. An app that gives you a full body workout in less than 10 minutes. The social media posting software that saves you time and builds your following. How you can save hours of writing with built in shortcuts. Great graphics quick and easy. Why a zap should be your new best friend. The best tool for when you have to get the message spot on but haven't got time to get it right on the fly. The old-fashioned way to keep on track The best bit of gadge for great audio on the go. Thanks for listening! Resources: Canva Recurpost Autoprompter Zapier 7 Minute Workout Info 7 Minute Workout App The Miracle Morning Website The Miracle Morning Book by Hal Elrod 10 Minute Planner Hey Mic! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Graham Allcott fell into productivity when he found his emails going into a big black hole. He shifted from leading a team to working on his own and found that while had great ideas and could delegate well… he was not actually very good at getting things done. He did loads of research, carried out many productivity experiments and began to find the principles and systems that worked. That's when he decided that other people could benefit from this stuff too. After founding his company Think Productive, Graham went on to write Productivity Ninja, which is a worldwide best seller. Today his team works with companies all over the world, he is a speaker, and is currently working on other productivity related projects that will broaden the Ninja brand and help us work smarter. Enjoy! What you'll learn Why it's good to teach what you struggle to learn yourself Why you should detach your ego from delegation How clarity can overcome procrastination Why it's more interesting to not be the Guru. How to develop positive productivity habits How starting a business in a time of adversity can bring more opportunity Why good design is important for all sorts of businesses Why taking risks and having strong opinions can pay dividends The main struggles around productivity Why technological questions are always people problems The silver bullet of productivity The four steps to improve your productivity How constraint can 10x your productivity What attention management is and why it's crucial for productivity Why your will power won't beat silicon-valley Why you should get your inbox to zero Why you should eat the rainbow How getting mistaken for an employee as a speaker is a good thing How comedy can help your speaking All things Graham: Graham's Website –http://www.grahamallcott.com Think Productive - https://thinkproductive.co.uk Beyond Busy Podcast - http://getbeyondbusy.com Graham's Books: How to be a Productivity Ninja by Graham Allcott How to be a Study Ninja by Graham Allcott Get your In-Box to Zero Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Anyone Can Do It – My Story by Duncan Bannatyne Resources* The Speaking Club Success Hub If you are going to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 you can see Sarah in action as the infamous Lillie Langtry in a feisty comedy drama. Get your tickets via the link below: Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

One thing I've learned in life and business, (and actually in theatre too – thanks Will Shakespeare), is that there are very few new ideas under the sun. It is inevitable in 99.9% of cases that someone else has already created something similar to what you want to do and often written a book or an article about it. But often we don't check first. Even with the world at our fingertips, I know people who sit forever trying to invent the perfect wheel, when they could have looked at the wheel someone else created, learnt from it, built on it and adapted it for their needs in a fraction of the time. I'm always devouring content, I'm an avid learner and I love to find shortcuts, hacks and ways to do things better. In this show, I'm sharing some of my best literary discoveries in the hope they're useful to you too. They just might give you some food for thought, and maybe help you move forward faster. What you'll learn: Why it's important that you are comfortable with yourself and play to your strengths What you can learn from after dinner stories Different opportunities to use humour in business The power of little decisions Ways in which we are easily influenced Thanks for listening! Resources: You are the Message by Roger Ailes My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen by Phyllis Shindler Comedy Writing Secrets by Melvin Helitzer The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Influence by Robert Cialdini To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.

Dr Simon Raybould found his way to becoming a Speaker and Trainer, by way of being a professional researcher, actor, lighting technician and fire eater. He got interested in communication after seeing valuable research getting lost as politicians and policy makers couldn't understand it. That led him to write his first book Presentation Genius. It was when he was writing that book that the idea for his latest book on productivity, 'Coming Up for Air'. He managed to research and write his first book in under three months, and spend more time doing the things he loved in the other areas of his life. In this show he is sharing some of the things he did to increase his productivity, and as a speaker, he also shares how he implements his system in his business. Enjoy! What you'll learn What a sigmoid curve is and how it can help your productivity Why you shouldn't work in fixed blocks How you can find your optimum task productivity time Why we spend too much time working What the AIR model is and how it can help you be more happy and productive Life hacks for staying motivated Why you must have a productivity system The compound effect of productivity hacks Simon's top 5 tips for staying productive Simon's top 3 presentation tips All things Simon: Website –http://presentationgenius.info Twitter / Linked In / Facebook: @Presentations Presentation Genius Resources* Click to Join me on the Miracle Morning 30 Day Challenge at The Speaking Club Business Hub Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: Dune by Frank Herbert Voice and the Actor by Cicely Berry Sarah's Stuff The Speaking Club Success Hub If you are going to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 you can see Sarah in action as the infamous Lillie Langtry in a feisty comedy drama. Get your tickets via the link below: Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Carl Reader started his working life as a hairdresser on a Youth Training Scheme, which didn't last long. From there he shifted, by accident into accounting, starting at the bottom and rising to take over the business. His unorthodox background, entrepreneurial spirit, thirst for learning and passion for shaking things up, has helped him achieve success in the most traditional of professions in some not so traditional ways. As an author of two popular business books for small businesses, and a popular commentator on business in the press, he has developed a reputation for no nonsense advice, and a stand out personal brand. In this show I asked him to share his experience and tips to help speakers and entrepreneurs grow their business today. Enjoy! What you'll learn Why you should get under the skin of your target customer and become intimate with their industry. The four-step model for business success. When and why you should share your goals and dreams. Why self-awareness is a critical business tool. Why you should develop multiple touch points with your customer. How online and offline networking should work together. Why we should be aware of the 'stay at home economy'. Why you should develop a personal brand for more sales. What you should never do as a first-time speaker. How speakers can protect their business through scaling up. How your topic and your chosen audience can impact your bookings. Why you should build a business with your exit in mind. How speaking mishaps can turn into great PR opportunities. The best business advice Carl ever got. All things Carl: Website – www.carlreader.com Twitter / Linked In / Facebook: @CarlReader The Start Up Coach – Carl Reader The Franchising Handbook – Carl Reader Resources* Click to Join me on the Miracle Morning 30 Day Challenge at The Speaking Club Business Hub Books mentioned in the Show with Amazon Link: Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Four-Hour Work Week – Tim Ferris The E-Myth Revisited – Michael Gerber Ifyou are going to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018 you can see Sarah in action as the infamous Lillie Langtry in a feisty comedy drama. Get your tickets via the link below: Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

QJ, (yes that is his name…I asked him), started life as a musician, although classically trained, his dream was to become a rock star. Through following this dream, he discovered a new passion…putting on and filling events that entertain and inspire. It turns out he was pretty good at it too…from the first gig he put on at his school, to the 1000 plus seater events he was later to stage, to the workshops he runs today. Over the years QJ has been fine tuning what works and what doesn't, and now he shares this knowledge to help others successfully run their own events. QJ teaches speakers and coaches how to attract, (he calls it 'magnetize') your audience so that your events are full, and then how to mesmerize them with the event itself, so that they want to continue working with you. I tried my best to make the most of having QJ on The Speaking Club and picked his brains on all aspects of putting on an event to maximize the value for you…and boy did we cover a lot of ground! Enjoy! What you'll learn The psychology behind filling an event and why you need to create a buzz. What sort of lead time you should have. Why you should start from the perspective that no-one knows you. How you can overcome the challenges of filling events today. What an 'egoic' label is and why you should use it. Why the message in the film, 'The Field of Dreams' was wrong! Why just getting a few people on your first workshop isn't a disaster and how you can use this to springboard to success. What you need to know about workshop titles and why they matter. The reason why you need to treat your workshop as a store and have other products to sell. The difference between webinars and live events, and the myth about webinar pricing. Why Facebook ads aren't always the right answer for marketing your events. The right way to become an in-demand speaker. Why taster sessions are an exceptional marketing opportunity. How you can mesmerize your audience with your event. How to choose the right price for your workshop. What your offer should contain to make people book. Why you should follow up. All things QJ: QJ's Magnetize your audience Facebook Group Twitter / Linked In: @TheOneQJ Other Resources* A Return to Love – Marianne Williamson Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Shelly O'Donovan has spent many years in the public policy arena, working with corporations to shape their strategy and building bridges between the commercial interests of organizations and government affairs. During her time working in government relations, public policy, lobbying, grassrootsadvocacy, legislative and regulatory processes, and policy maker engagementshe has seen the gamut of body language dos and don'ts. It was in this arena she noticed some of the brightest people weren't having the impact they deserved, yet others with half the substance and potential were having great success. After studying the arts of body language, personality types and lie detection, not only did Shelly see her own status and influence increase, but she was able to discern why others were successful or not. Today she speaks, coaches and trains on increasing the impact of your body language for speaking, confidence, gravitas, and sales, and we are lucky enough to have her on the show sharing what she knows to increase our success in these areas. What you'll learn What charisma is and how you can increase yours. The secrets of Bill Clinton's charisma. What body language cues are, and which ones are critical for a powerful first impression. Why your 'nod' gives your thoughts away. The different types of gaze and how you should use them. How you can get people to notice you. Why you should adapt your body language to fit the environment you're operating in. How being intentional with your body language can increase your confidence. The body language signs that give nerves and anxiety away and how we can lose them. What micro-expressions are and how you can use them to better relate to and influence others. What body language cues we can adopt to increase our chances of winning the sale. Why you have to take environmental factors into account when reading body language. The negative impact incongruent body language cues can have on our relationships and career. The big five personality types and how you can use them to improve your negotiation skills. The cultural differences of body language. Gender specific issues around body language. Common misperceptions about body language. What a non-verbal brand is and how Donald Trump uses his. Three top body language tips for speakers and winning sales. Why it is crucial to use body language skills authentically and for good! All things Shelly O'Donovan: http://www.illuminatethemessage.com Twitter / Linked In: @shellyodonovan Other Resources* Essentialism by Greg McKeown Success is Yours by Shelly O'Donovan (and others) Tickets to See Sarah in the comedy, 'The Amours of Lilie Langtry', at Edinburgh Fringe – Aug 3 – 25 2018 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Julie Holmes didn't have a typical path to sales, and for years she did all she could to avoid having anything to do with it. With a degree in public speaking, and some diverse jobs under her belt, she entered the corporate world as a software consultant implementing software systems for big players like Oracle and JD Edwards, before moving into marketing and eventually the dreaded sales in her own tech start up. After hundreds of hours of professional sales, marketing, leadership and entrepreneurial training, coupled with interviews of CEOs, other sales professionals, and her own experience of selling, Julie is now a seasoned expert. As a Professional Speaker, she talks about defining prospects, whole company selling and the value proposition, and on this show, she is giving us the low down on how to become the champion and trusted advisor of your prospects, and to sell without selling. What you'll learn Why selling feels so hard to do and tactics for overcoming this. What criteria you need to consider in defining your target customer How technology has affected the way that we sell. Why your offer needs to be clear and focused. The different considerations in selling as part of a corporate organisation vs a small business or entrepreneur. How to win more sales as a speaker. Why and how you should present your brand at the level that you want to do business. The importance of knowing the value of what you offer to the client or customer. How and why you should leverage the power of your network when you are building your business. Why your whole organisation should become your sales team. Why you should treat your customers like balloons. The power of authenticity in speaking. Why you should create your talks like you're creating a banquet for your audience. How great speakers affect an audience. All things Julie Holmes: http://www.julieholmes.com Hey Mic – Amazon http://www.loveheymic.com FaceBook / Twitter / Instagram: @thejulieholmes Other Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original) Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)