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Ep 6161 Lisa Barry, Misson Led Content

Marketing can be ethical. Lisa Barry explores the use of Mission Led Content. When you market with honesty, transparency and integrity - you attract your ideal customers that reflect your values. They are easier to serve and you feel better about helping them. There's no need to SPAM, lie or be manipulative to attract business. Produce marketing messages that reveal your values to attract the right business. Before you write your marketing copy, start by getting into the right mindset. one that focuses on your mission and sees the ripple effect. What is the ripple effect? Listen in to hear how your actions create ripples across the market and community. Lisa Barry helps small business owners create effective marketing content that reflects honest, transparency and integrity. Learn more about the online program that offers support for your ongoing marketing needs at https://www.lisabarryonline.com/mlc365/ Try it for the first month. It's free. Then decide to continue for a monthly fee. If you ever needed a boost when writing your marketing content, this program will do that for you - every month. ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Sep 23, 202133 min

Ep 6060 Lesley Everett, Personal Branding

What is your personal brand? How do you know? How can you define it? Lesley Everett, author of Walking Tall, reveals insights about personal branding that you might want to know now. Personal Brand Why might that be important to your success? What do people say when you leave the room? How can you take more control of your personal brand? Why is it critical to be consistent and authentic? Why do you need to show vulnerability? What is the Espresso effect? Insights from a conversation with Richard Branson. Learn more about Walking Tall and the programs from Lesley Everett. https://walkingtall.org/ Review or register for the online programs for Personal Branding https://walkingtalltraining.square.site/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Sep 16, 202135 min

Ep 5959 Brett Halliday, Building a strong and enduring team

Recruiting, Retaining and Enumeration - the keys to building and sustaining a strong team Brett Halliday discusses his experience in growing his career and building a national retail organization from 12 to 86 locations. What are the keys to building a strong national retail organization? How best to address the typical retail challenges of high turnover and low pay? (Do you think the two might be related?) The important role of individual coaching and training. How to highlight the opportunity for career growth. How might customers' experience help you attract new team members. The importance of transparency with enumeration. Provide access to two levels above. The career path for Brett Halliday crossed 27 years with Michael Hill Jeweller - starting in Australia and leading to Canada. Brett Halliday is available to help ambitious retail business looking for growth, expansion and rapid increase in sales. You can contact him at the website... https://www.froggo.ca/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Sep 9, 202133 min

Ep 5858 Marilyn Gist, Power of Leader Humility

Leader Humility - Feeling and displaying a deep regard for others' dignity When you are the leader, the team is observing and judging you. These three silent questions come to mind. Who are you? Where are we going? Do you see me? The six behaviors of a leader with humility: Balanced ego Robust integrity Compelling vision Ethical strategies Generous inclusion Helping people develop Marilyn Gist is a recognized expert who augments direct leadership experience in business with deep academic credentials. She has served as Professor of Management, and Executive Director of university leadership programs. She has studied why leader humility is the essential foundation of all healthy organizations and validated her work with interviews of prominent CEOs of companies including the Mayo Clinic, Ford, Starbucks and Costco. The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility (available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other book retailers) Take the free Assessment Tests on Leader HumilityYou can take these on their own and receive confidential, instant results. https://www.marilyngist.com/leader-humility-assessment-tools Learn more about the Master Class: Leader Humility: The Essence of Working Together https://www.marilyngist.com/a-master-class -----

Sep 2, 202141 min

Ep 5757 Hugh Coppen, communication lessons from nature

What can we learn from nature to improve our communication skills? Nature communicates effectively across species and yet we humans seem to have lost some of that natural understanding. What might an immersion in the African wildlife teach us about effective communication skills? Hugh Coppen leads safaris into the African wildlife of Zimbabwe. See the gallery of fabulous photos here https://www.tasimba.com/photo-gallery/ In this discussion, he offers insights about how African wildlife communicate effectively. What might we learn from studying their communication challenges and techniques? The three primary communication methods for animals: Body Language Scent Listening Why are elephants the great communicators? Did you know that elephants have a private communication channel? How do you hug an elephant? What are the primary lessons we can take from Hugh's observations? Ironic that one of them is the power of listening. Be sure to listen to this conversation with Hugh Coppen. Learn more about this African wildlife adventure https://www.tasimba.com/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Aug 25, 202129 min

Ep 5656 Robert Gignac, The Money Conversations

What are the three big money conversations with your family? Robert Gignac points out the importance of these conversations, the pitfalls and offers advice on how to approach them and the people. The three family money conversations are: Parent to young child to set life lessons Partner to partner - especially early in the relationship Adult child to elderly parent about safety and security What makes money conversations so emotional? The lost lessons of the piggy bank? How might money be used as a weapon in a relationship? Where does money come from? ----- Robert Gignac is the author of the Canadian best-seller "Rich is a State of Mind" available only at https://richisastateofmind.com/order/ Robert Gignac speaks to companies, associations and groups about personal finance, doing better/different things with your money and creating the future you want. Learn more about Robert and his programs here https://robertgignac.com/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Aug 19, 202130 min

Ep 5555 Ed Rush, F-18 pilot, Business Growth Consultant

What can flying a F-18 fighter from the deck of a carrier teach you about building a better business? Ed Rush reveals the challenges, fears, lessons and nuances of flying faster than the speed of sound - and how he translates those into building blocks for a healthy business. What is it important to fail fast and move on? What looks smooth is an illusion. What are the three stages of screwing up? Why is it important to push conscious thinking to the subconscious? When does perceived value transform to real value and why is that significant? Ed Rush was a F-18 pilot who flew over 50 combat missions. He served as one of the top instructors on aerial dog fighting (think Top Gun). He is a 5 time bestselling author. He helps business become more profitable based on his life lessons. Learn more about Ed Rush and his programs at https://edrush.com/ Learn about the book here www.EdRushBook.com ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Aug 12, 202135 min

Ep 5454 Lee Kitchen, Innovation & Creativity

Lee Kitchen aka the Magical Dude is also called; Innovation Catalyst, Design Thinking Trainer and Culture-Change Agent What is the process to innovation and creative problem solving? What is design thinking and how to apply it? How to cultivate fresh thinking? Why is empathy important to this process of change? We explore the process and nuances of innovation, creative problem solving and design thinking. We explore the advice that Mickey Mouse might offer. Lee Kitchen worked at Disney for 32 years. His journey started in Operations & Guest Relations, then moved through Special Events, PR, Marketing and Advertising. Currently offering his experience as an Innovation Catalyst via his company, Magical Dude Consulting. Visit his website here https://www.magicaldude.com/ You can arrange for a keynote for your conference, training workshops for your team or consulting for your strategic needs. Lee Kitchen is also a streamer with two programs, Inspiration in a Box and Beats-Party-Magic on https://www.twitch.tv/leebeexlt ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Aug 5, 202133 min

Ep 5353 George O'Neill, Communicate with your Board

How to communicate with your board of directors. George O'Neill examines communication with, from and within a board. What are the roles and responsibilities of the CEO, board chair and board members? As CEO, how might you establish a positive working relationship with your board? What information does the board need? What challenges might a CEO encounter and how best to address them? How might the board clarify focus? Why should the board chair be "nose in and fingers out"? When you are a board member: How can you be better qualified to join a board? What are your true responsibilities? What are the key differences between for-profit and non-profit boards? ----- George O'Neill started his career as an aerospace engineer and worked his way through roles as management consultant, CEO and board director positions. He has experience in both public and private sector technology focused companies while working helping manage the CEO-Board relationship. George O'Neill is partner in, Revalio.com, a start-up company focused on aiding the residential real estate experience for home seller and sellers. For instant home evaluation visit https://revalio.com/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jul 29, 202133 min

Ep 5252 Fred Miller, No Sweat Public Speaking

No Sweat Public Speaking and No Sweat Elevator Speech - tips from Fred Miller In this fun and engaging conversation we explore how to approach the networking question, "So what do you do?" We highlight communication and presentation challenges and your choices to convey your message effectively. Better communications skills can make the difference between receiving more recognition and opportunities - or being shunted to the back room, away from the action. What are the sticky spots and why do you need to practice them more? What are the guidelines for practising your presentation? What four ways should you review the video of your presentation? Why are the opening and the close so important to your message? Why perfect presentation isn't the goal and what is? ----- Fred Miller is a speaker and public speaking coach. He;s the author of the No Sweat series. Learn more about Fred Miller and his programs at his site https://nosweatpublicspeaking.com/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jul 22, 202137 min

Ep 5151 John Watkis, The musical principles of pubic speaking

What can public speakers learn from music? What key principles of music would help you deliver a superior speech? John Watkis is a professional public speaker, singer, musician and Lion King performer. What lessons does he offer to make your presentation, speech or talk more effective? You don't need to be a singer or musician to learn from these principles and techniques to improve your presentations. How might a speaker follow the principles and leverage the techniques of mood, chorus and rhythm? How can you take advantage of the powerful pause? How can you tune your instrument? What lessons can you take from practising scales? To learn more about High Stakes Performance Connects - contact John Watkis by email at [email protected] ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jul 15, 202136 min

Ep 5050 Nancy Juetten, Be Seen, Be Heard & Be Celebrated

When was the last time you examined or edited your bio? Nancy Juetten offers a refreshing perspective and valuable insights about the importance of a well written biography, (bio). Consider these relevant questions: What does your bio (really) say about you? What is the purpose of your bio? How do you know if it's working? What are red flags that you want to avoid? Where might you publish your bio and why must it adapt to the platform and purpose? Do you want your bio to help you: Encourage new contacts on Linkedin? Invite prospects to contact you? Solicit media interviews? Develop speaking engagements? Are you clearly addressing the focus questions of What, Who and Wow? Nancy Juetten is the author of "Bye Bye Boring Bio", a workbook to help you transform your bio into a powerful marketing statement for you and the value you offer to your market. Two Free Gifts from Nancy Juetten Preview of Bye Bye Boring Bio: https://njuetten.lpages.co/your-2020-bye-bye-boring-bio-preview/ Media one sheet gift template: https://njuetten.lpages.co/media-one-sheet-template/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jul 8, 202132 min

Ep 4949 Peter de Jager, Serious Change in Return to Normal

The New Normal involves Serious Change Are we simply moving from chaos to new chaos? Why will the new normal not really be normal? Why so we often resist change? How can we manage the change more effectively? What steps can we take to ease the friction of change? What messages must leaders be sending? Peter de Jager, is a specialist and speaker on Change Management with 35 years of international experience. You can visit his online library of resources for managers at https://technobility.online/ There are over 100 webinars at this site. You can explore as much as you want, free for one month. Then decide if you want more. You can also register for the monthly webinars. You can listen to Peter de Jager's podcast, Y2K: An Autobiography on iTunes and other podcast apps. https://yy2k.podbean.com/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jul 1, 202136 min

Ep 4848 Dianna Booher, Creating Personal Presence

Creating Personal Presence with Dianna Booher It might be difficult to describe, yet you probably recognize it when you see it. You also know when its missing. This thing we call presence is more important to our success in our career and as a leader. Dianna Booher describes four buckets that compose leadership presence. 1. How you appear (sets first impressions) 2. How you speak - voice, word choice 3. How you think - logic, clarity, organized messages 4. Other - includes your values, personality, competence, commitment Of these four buckets, you'll notice that the first three can be learned and are simply how you express the most important bucket, number 4. What does it really mean when you're told to polish your communication skills? What steps can you take to start enhancing your personal presence now? Why might it be important for a leader to write a real book? Dianna Booher is the author of 49 books - all published by major US publishers also available in 62 foreign editions. As a communication consultant and presentation coach, her clients include one-third of the Fortune 500. Dianna hosts Booher Book Camps where she helps professionals develop their own bestsellers to get there "intended message" out into the world. Learn more here BooherBookCamp.com ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jun 24, 202129 min

Ep 4747 Elsewine Rietveld, Confidence and Presence

What's the most common challenge with public speaking? What's the biggest challenge with speaking on camera? The answer to both questions is the same - it's the discomfort, anxiety and feeling inadequate. What might you do to feel more comfortable and more confident when speaking - especially on camera? That's the question that this podcast conversation will address with author, Elsewine Reitveld, as our guest. What can you learn from the martial arts or meditation to calm yourself when speaking? If you could only change one aspect of your live and on-camera presentations - what would that be? The most common answer that I hear is - "I want to feel more comfortable and confidence". That's why you should listen to this conversation with Elsewine Reitveld. Get Comfortable on Camera - you can get your copy of this book to boost your on-camera experience and success. https://getcomfortableoncamerabook.com/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jun 17, 202134 min

Ep 4646 Caterina Kostoula, Hold Successful Meetings

How Painful are your Meetings. Want to make them more productive and less tiring? In this discussion with Caterina Kostoula, she reveals practical insights and ideas to: Avoid the common mistakes of painful meetings How to better clarify the purpose of your meeting Why you need to identify the different types of meetings Invite the right people to meetings Understand the danger of too many attendees A better way to frame your agenda Why the first agenda item is important How to encourage more inclusion and participation Want to stimulate creative thinking and harvest more creative ideas? You'll be excited to hear these ideas. Caterina Kostoula is the author of Hold Success Meetings. She worked as a global business leader for Google in London, England for 8 years. You can rate your meetings with this simple (free) quiz at www.theleaderpath.com/quiz ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jun 10, 202135 min

Ep 4545 Yoram Solomon, The Book of Trust

Trust, the foundation of every business or personal relationship Yoram Solomon explores the... 8 Laws of Trust 6 Components of trustworthiness Impact of clear communication Role of constructive disagreement Responsibilities of the leader and the team Impact on buying decisions How might we establish and nurture trust? How do we tend to measure trustworthiness? How might our words and body language damage trust? How much more could you charge for your services when you have a strong relationship of trust with the buyer? What role does trust play if you want a culture of innovation? Yoram Solomon is the author of The Book of Trust, plus 7 other books. Check the special resources page for listeners of Your Intended Message at https://www.yoramsolomon.com/yourintendedmessage You'll find free tips lists, links to his books plus a coupon for 25% off the online courses. https://www.yoramsolomon.com/yourintendedmessage ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jun 2, 202137 min

Ep 4444 Randall Craig, Costs, Risk & Caveats of Social Media

Is your business wasting time & money on social media? Randall Craig explores the value, risk and role of social media in your marketing campaign. Maybe your business should NOT be on social media! We explore these questions and issues: How much can you trust social media? Are you clear on the trust and privacy violations? Are you transparent and honest with your clients? Randall Craig is one of Canada's internet pioneers: He put the Toronto Star Online, The Globe and Mail's GlobeInvestor, Workopolis, and over 100 other well known sites online. He is the author of 8 books, over 600 articles, 36 white papers, all on digital strategy. Randall helps organizations land their digital strategy, as a speaker, consultant, and leadership coach. Get your free copy of the white paper - Driving the Client Journey: Relationship Marketing in the Digital World. www.RandallCraig.net/relationships Learn more about Randall Craig and his services and programs. https://www.randallcraig.com/ Listen to the songs from the Musical Esther https://www.musicalesther.com/ ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

May 27, 202135 min

Ep 4343 James Burchill on Chatter Robots

Automated Marketing, Chatter Robots, AI, Chat Bots What's that all about and why might you consider those marketing tools? What should you be aware of when setting them up? What happens when bots go wrong? James Burchill works best in the intersection between marketing and technology. You might say that he brings a human side to automation. In this conversation - without bots or AI - we have a human to human conversation about... Managing the repetitive conversations of lead generation Differentiating between transactions and relationships Filtering out the tire-kickers Attracting the serious prospects Creating and leveraging Therapy Bots Special offer from James Burchill LeaveNoLeadBehind.com Check out this Free online course to automate your lead followup because what could more important than follow up? Learn more about James Burchill and his programs here https://jamesburchill.teachable.com/ ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

May 20, 202132 min

Ep 4242 Kurian Tharakan, Sales & Marketing Advisor

The 7 Essential Stories that Charismatic Leaders Tell Kurian Tharakan offers insights from his book. Before we examine the 7 stories, we first visited the 7 Pillars of Culture because the stories are determined by the culture. What are the 7 Pillars of Culture and why are they significant for an organization and the resulting stories? Listen in to learn those answers. What are the connections between religion, stories and marketing? What are the 7 essential stories that leaders and marketers need to appreciate and repeat? How do stories effect your sales and marketing efforts and results? Why is one of the key stories about your customer? How must your story portray the relationship between you and your customer? What is the damage to your product offering when you don't tell a powerful story? Be sure to listen and act quickly on the special free offer of his book. ----- Kurian Mathew Tharakan is the founder of the sales and marketing strategy firm StrategyPeak Sales & Marketing Advisors and a 27-year veteran of the sales and marketing industry. He has consulted for companies in numerous sectors. Mr. Tharakan is also the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “The 7 Essential Stories Charismatic Leaders Tell,” which details how anyone can move people and mountains with the power of story. Click to get your copy from Amazon Learn more about Kurian Tharakan and his marketing services at the website https://strategypeak.com/ Connect with him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuriantharakan/ ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

May 13, 202139 min

Ep 4141 Irvine Nugent, Emotional Intelligence

Why is Emotional Intelligence a critical leadership quality? Irvine Nugent offers his insights on emotional intelligence including... How to be more self aware Tools to manage emotions and hence behavior How to recognize emotional intelligence in others Managing relationships In this interview we explore... Appreciating the gift of anger What might be your trigger print? How can you use the 7-second reset? Understanding the role of conflict in life and leadership What can we learn about leadership from Irish pubs? Irvine Nugent has worked extensively with executive and emerging leaders as an executive coach and consultant helping them become more self-aware, manage their emotions, read the emotions of others and manage their relationships. Born in Northern Ireland, Irvine brings to his audiences a rich and varied experience. Growing up in a society torn apart by division and violence he has seen first-hand the damage done when communication breaks down and people fail to listen and understand. Learn more about Irvine Nugent and his services at www.IrvineNugent.com Review your emotional intelligence and map out the path to develop it more with this free online course - his gift to you. www.IrvineNugent.com/gift ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

May 6, 202127 min

Ep 4040 Dave Bricker, Story Sailing

Stories are about people. Make your story a metaphor for your listener's story. Advice from Dave Bricker, story teller, ocean sailor blender of both experiences for his audiences and clients. Dave Bricker is a story teller. He tells and performs stories to deliver his messages to audiences. He helps presenters and speakers prepare and deliver their stories for impact. Stories move people from conflict to transformation. Stories provide meaning to the facts and figures. Everyone is on a journey and stories are about that journey. You want your listeners to think, "What happened next?" Learn more about Dave Bricker and his story telling programs at StorySailing,com Discover the 52 Speaking Blunders and what to do about them 52SpeakingBlunders.com ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Apr 29, 202136 min

Ep 3939 Sarah McVanel, Chief Recognition Officer

Chief Recognition Officer - who holds that responsibility on your team? Sarah McVanel is known as Canada's Recognition Expert How important is it to be recognized? Why should you recognized your team? What happens when people don't feel recognized? What does it mean recognize a person? What behaviours do you want to recognize? How can you recognize your team more consistently? Learn more about Sarah McVanel, her programs and free resources at her website https://greatnessmagnified.com/ Be sure to check out the Cool Stuff https://greatnessmagnified.com/cool-stuff/ ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Apr 22, 202136 min

Ep 3838 Michael Solomon, Author of Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having & Being

We don't buy brands for what they do. We buy for what they mean to us. Michael Solomon examines what influences why we buy. Attributes vs. Benefits Rational vs. Irrational What vs. Why How to market during a crisis? What needs to stay the same? What needs to change? What stories do brands need to convey? What roles do relationships play? How do you address markets of one? The New Chameleons Consumers are changing but the marketing categories used to identify them have not. Engage with this new generation of consumers who increasingly take for granted that products and advertising will blend their multiple brand identities rather than market to them as a specific subculture. Michael Solomon “wrote the book” on understanding consumers. Literally. Hundreds of thousands of business students have learned about Marketing from his books including Consumer Behavior: Buying, Having, and Being -- the most widely used book on the subject in the world. Learn more about Michael Solomon, his books and services at the website https://www.michaelsolomon.com/ ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Apr 15, 202135 min

Ep 3737 Denise Brosseau, Thought Leader on Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership. How might you recognize it? Denise Brosseau address these questions about Thought Leadership. Are you ready to be a Thought Leader? What does it take to be a Thought Leader? What's the difference between a Leader and a Thought Leader? What qualities and tools does a Thought Leader need? How does Thought Leadership play into career insurance? Denise Brosseau on Thought Leadership, "I think about it as the difference between a leader and a thought leader, if a leader is often trying to influence or impact the people that they have a direct connection to they manage these folks that work with these folks, they have some sort of relationship with them. Whereas thought leadership is how do we impact those that we have no connection to. How do we get ideas to spread?" Denise Brosseau is the author of the bestseller, Ready to be a Thought Leader? and is known as a "Thought Leader on Thought Leadership". You can register for this popular course on Linkedin Learning - Becoming a Thought Leader. Learn more about Denise Brosseau and her programs at the website https://thoughtleadershiplab.com/ ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Apr 8, 202138 min

Ep 3636 Lori Baker Schena, Workplace communication

Workplace communication. How well is your workplace communicating? Let's explore challenges and best practices. How can you manage hybrid teams - with people both working at home and in the office? How important is confidence to effective communication in the workplace? Are you really listening to the intended and unintended messages that you and others send? How might you inject some fun into a meeting with the game, "two truths and a lie"? Dr. Lori Baker-Schena delivers solid, practical leadership advice in an entertaining and fun way – leaving listeners/viewers laughing and learning as they acquire new strategies for moving forward in their careers. Her extensive leadership and university teaching experience, combined with her sense of humor and ability to relate to her audience, inspire participants to inject more positivity, productivity and joy into their personal and professional lives. You can connect with Lori Baker-Schena at her website https://www.loribakerschena.com/contact ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Apr 1, 202127 min

Ep 3535 Randall Craig, Digital Strategy & Thought Leadership

How does Digital Strategy fit with Thought Leadership? Randall Craig addresses these questions and more... How might you recognize thought leadership? What's the difference between thought leadership and expertise? What are the 10 tests to measure the degree of thought leadership? Learn more about Randall Craig and his services to support your digital strategy at his website https://www.randallcraig.com/ Randall Craig is an internet pioneer who led the digital strategies for several major market newspapers, consulting firms, and financial institutions since 1994. He has helped over 100 organizations rethink their approach at the intersection of marketing and technology… and land their digital strategy airplane. He's the author of eight books on digital strategy. You can download you copy of the white paper - "Driving the Client Journey: Relationship Marketing in the Digital World" http://randallcraig.net/relationship ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Mar 25, 202140 min

Ep 3434 Michael Hauge, Hollywood Story Expert

If you want to tell better stories then learn from the meca of story telling - Hollywood. Michael Hauge is a renowned Hollywood script consultant and story expert. He helps Hollywood tell more powerful stories. Imagine how you might use your stories to be more persuasive. In this interview he illustrates his six step to story success. You can use this simple process to craft your stories for your leadership or sales presentations. Get your copy of the 6-Step Success Stories map here https://www.storymastery.com/success Will Smith, star of Men in Black, I Am Legend and more - said this about our guest... "No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story." Here's Michael Hauge's latest book on storytelling... ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Mar 18, 202143 min

Ep 3333 Tsufit, Coaching Experts to Get Noticed

What do Big Ass fans, siblings fighting over estates and middle aged woman shopping for condos have in common? Hint: They represent targeted niches. Listen in to learn more about targeting a niche market and why you might want to polarize people. Who is Tsufit and how has her career journey from rising star litigator to singer, actress, comedienne, entrepreneur, author, consultant, speaker and coach shaped her perspective on getting noticed? What can you do to stand out in a crowded market? How can you become known as the expert? How can you enter the conversation in the mind of your prospect? www.Spotlightbook.com Join the discussion in the Linkedin group at www.Spotlightgroup.com Grab your copy of the 11 Spot Light secrets at www.SpotlightSecrets.com ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Mar 11, 202136 min

Ep 3232 Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist

Diversity and Inclusion What do they mean? How are they related? What is the goal? What are the benefits? What are challenges? How can you help create a more diverse, inclusive and productive culture within your organization? Simma Lieberman boldly points out that she is white, female, Jewish, a Baby Boomer, lesbian and from the Bronx. If you see her as one of those labels, then you've relegated her to the group we call - those people. Do you say, "Hello" to people who don't look like you? Diversity is the collective mixture characterized by differences, similarities and related tensions and complexities. Diversity is important, yet it's inclusion that is the critical step in making people feel safe, welcome, understood and productive. Simma Liberman helps leaders create inclusive workplaces and communities. For more information you can visit her website https://simmalieberman.com/ ------ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Mar 4, 202134 min

Ep 3131 Scott Bloom, Virtual Event Emcee, World's #1 Faux Author

The Power of Laughter - The Language of Business Scott Bloom use's humor to Emcee virtual corporate events. That role might be described as the "palette cleanser" between speakers. As both an Emcee and keynote speaker he uses the language of business to help audiences laugh at his antics and find the humor in themselves. He reveals insights about the challenges and adapting to delivering humor virtually. If you need to laugh in your Zoom meetings, then listen to this interview with Scott. He reminds us that using humor means a lot of preparation plus the willingness to be in the moment with your audience. Arrange for Scott to be your Virtual Event Emcee What is a Faux Author and what has he published? ------ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com

Feb 25, 202133 min

Ep 3030 Michael Kerr, Humor in the workplace

Imagine a Jerk Free Workplace What does that mean? How might you achieve that in your workplace? How might humor help? Are you willing to laugh at yourself? What's the role of the office clown? Michael Kerr, addresses the role of humor, the danger of humor and the best humor medicine for a sick workplace. You might disagree but you will laugh. Ha, ha ha. If those words are missing from your workplace, you need to listen to this interview with Michael Kerr. ------ Get the list "100 ways to inject humor into your meeting"... https://mikekerr.com/ Michael Kerr is a champion of humor in the workplace because it simply makes life easier and more productive. Laugh and feel better about yourself, your work and your life. Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com

Feb 18, 202136 min

Ep 2929 Patricia Fripp, Sales Presentation Guru

Companies hire Patricia Fripp to increase sales by perfecting their important conversations and presentations. In this conversation with Patricia Fripp, (her second appearance on Your Intended Message) we explore... If you sound the same as everybody else, you have no advantage. Key words you must include in your sales presentations Common message-destroying words to avoid The importance of specificity The typical (wrong) way to deliver a sales presentation How to connect with your audience by addressing their interest ----- Learn more about Patrica Fripp at her site https://www.fripp.com/ Check out the online training at https://www.frippvt.com/ 11 Biggest Mistakes Sales Professionals Make in Their Presentations (free resource) https://www.fripp.com/solutions/public-speaking-resources/ ----- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Feb 11, 202139 min

Ep 2828 Ed Tate, Winning High Stakes Business Presentations

World Champion of Public Speaking, Ed Tate helps you deliver High Stakes Presentations People claim that the number one fear is public speaking. Ed Tate counters that claim by pointing out that the number one fear is public embarrassment. He should know because he was a stutterer who feared that other children would make fun of him. What was his path from childhood embarrassment to World Champion of Public Speaking? Why are stories sticky and how might you use stories in your business presentation? What mistakes must you avoid when delivering a technical message to a non-technical audience? Why must you remember - "Don't bury the lead"? Why is video your best friend in improving your presentation skills? Want to be better prepared for your next high stakes presentation? Take advantage of Ed Tate's offer for a no charge 20-minute Clarity Assessment. Click here arrange time with Ed Tate... http://bit.ly/20Clarity Learn more about Ed Tate and his programs here https://edtate.com/ ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Feb 4, 202129 min

Ep 2727 Shelle Rose Charvet, Expert in Influence and Persuasion

Influence and Persuasion: How to deal with controversy and conflict Shelle Rose Charvet addresses these questions and challenges: How should you respond? How can you take the discussion to a higher viewpoint? How might you disagree without being combative? When and how can you use humor to disarm the attacker? Words that leaders can use to more the conversation forward. When is feeling angry and hurt a positive sign Systemic Racism - how to uncover and address it Forbes ranked this book as, Best Management Book for Executives and Entrepreneurs. Rated number 1 in Good Reads in Influence. Find the book on Amazon - Words That Change Minds Check your email before you send them to save embarrassment and relationships by running through the filter at Libretta.com Learn more about Shelle Rose Charvet and her programs to communicate and influence more effectively. https://instituteforinfluence.com/ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jan 28, 202136 min

Ep 2626 Jeff Mowatt, Customer Experience Strategist

Customer experience. How important is that to you - for your customers? What are you doing to enhance the experience for your customers? Are you sure you are building trust? Jeff Mowatt, reveals insights from the customer perspective. Perhaps you meant well, but did your words convey the intended message? What might you say instead? How might smarter word choices build more trust with your customers and cement the loyalty of your relationship? How might you position yourself as a trusted advisor instead of a phony friend? Why is that important to your business success? Imagine your success when you enhance trust and differentiate your service to render price less relevant. Are you tuned into the BS detector of your clients and customers? What might you say to ensure that you continue to exceed expectations? Your words matter because they determine the messages received and remembered by your listeners. Listen in to learn how you can receive your copy of the 50 phrases that pay. Learn more about Jeff's programs to become a trusted advisor and obtain your copy of 50 phrases that pay at the website https://jeffmowatt.com/ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jan 21, 202137 min

Ep 2525 Helen Wilkie, Executive Book Coach

Why might you write a book? To safe guard your legacy A How to book - or marketing document A memoir for your family and friends Helen Wilkie is The Executives Book Coach. She helps executives write their book, faster, smarter and more effectively. If you've every thought about writing a book, listen to this interview with Helen Wilkie. If you don't plan to write a book, listen to discover the obstacles one must face to write and publish a book successfully. How is writing a book different from writing articles? What are the three types of energy in writing a book? Why is writing space and time critical? What is more difficult than starting? In this conversation, Helen Wilkie offers insights about what it takes to write a book and ideas about how to overcome the challenges. https://theexecutivesbookcoach.com/ Grab your copy of Helen's new book on Amazon ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jan 14, 202135 min

Ep 2424 Brian Kurtz, Serial Direct Marketer & Original Gangster

Direct marketing reaches both emotion and logic and calls upon both art and science. Brian Kurtz, a serial direct marketer offers marketing insights from the lessons of direct mail marketing that can help you become a better email or online marketer. Insights from this Conversation with Brian Kurtz When you have to pay for printing and postage you learn the lessons of direct marketing quickly - or you fail miserably. What might be the cost of failed email marketing? Damaged relationships. How might you use the PS or the PPS in your email for better marketing? Be a human in the B to B marketplace. It's not the brilliant burger - its the hungry audience that makes the difference. Marketing isn't everything. It's the only thing. Brian Kurtz is responsible for the distribution of over 2 billion pieces of promotion copy in his career (online and offline). Brian's latest book - OVERDELIVER does that. It over delivers on value because when you buy the book you get access to invaluable direct marketing resources in the form of pdfs, videos and insights from marketing gurus. Learn more about Brian at his website https://www.briankurtz.net/ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Jan 7, 202147 min

Ep 2323 Jordan Berman, Measurement of your communication

How do you measure the success of your communication? Are you evaluating more than simple analytics? How might you review the quality of your messaging? How well are you addressing the trust challenge? Jordan Berman, Vice President Global Corporate Affairs reveals lessons about staying connected with your workforce around the world - in normal times and especially during a pandemic. Jordan Berman adds insights about communicating internally within your corporation with lessons learned about the best use of the various communication channels that might include: Email Social media Newsletter Town hall Leadership meeting Roundtable Learn more about Jordan Berman here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanberman1/ How to build stronger trust - Jordan's book - The Trust Trifecta Much has been written about trust, but not about fostering it through meaningful connections built on powerful and impactful communication. This type of communication helps to build high-trust leaders and organizations and delivers concrete results: higher employee engagement, better-aligned organizations, more collaborative workforces, lower rates of attrition and stronger business performance. Backed by compelling research, tangible examples and personal anecdotes, The Trust Trifecta explores leadership and connection-building through a new lens: communication. It examines three types of communication proven to establish and sustain meaningful and long-lasting connections. Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Dec 31, 202026 min

Ep 2222 Yves Savoie, Strategic Advisor for Charities and Non-Profits

Communication challenges for charities and non-profits Who are the distinct audiences for a charity? What's the nuances to consider when communicating? What're the similarities among the distinct audiences? What are the results of negative versus positive messaging? What are the challenges of coordinating a national message in two languages? Yves Savoie reveals the perspective of communication from charities. He is the former CEO of Heart and Stroke Canada, and before that, the CEO of Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Yves Savoie provides advise and consulting on governance, strategy and impact to charities. Learn more at his website https://www.yvessavoie.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yves-savoie-b4925916/ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Dec 24, 202025 min

Ep 2121 Joanne Black, Referral Selling

How to get more referral business? The importance of following a referral system Why should you ask for referrals? Who should you ask for referrals? How can you ask for referrals without appearing or feeling desperate? These are some of the questions that Joanne Black addresses in this interview. There's a reason why her website is called No More Cold Calling She points out that it's simple but not easy. Joanne Black is known as America's leading authority on referral selling. How might referrals help you? Find a new job Advance your career Discover new clients Build your social network Test yourself. Take the referral selling quiz here https://www.nomorecoldcalling.com/referral-selling-insights Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Dec 17, 202033 min

Ep 2020 Derek Arden, Negotiating Expert

Did you know that you can become a better negotiator by learning the principles and practising the skills? Derek Arden offers negotiating insights and simple tips from his international bestselling book, Win Win. Discover why it's critical to have a "Walk away position". How does the 80/20 rule apply to the negotiation period? Learn how to use the power of the flinch. Why should you take advantage of a "time out"? Are you tapping the negotiation power of the "higher authority"? Listen to this episode to become a better negotiator. Then you might consider boosting your skills by reading his book. The Negotiator Derek Arden has been negotiating worldwide for over 25 years. He has studied the subject at Harvard, written best selling books on the subject and his Masterclasses get fast results. His company the negotiating agency provides confidential advice on negotiating situations, with either Derek in attendance at the meetings or coaching behind the scenes. Visit his website for more resources on negotiation or to work with Derek Arden https://www.derekarden.co.uk/ George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Dec 10, 202038 min

Ep 1919 Sam Horn, Helping you stand out in a crowd

How to find, create and deliver that phrase that pays - so you are unforgettable. How to stand out in a crowd, Use words to your advantage in a creative and memorable way. Ensure that people remember, relate to and act upon your words. Imagine that. Sam Horn is back for this second interview She demonstrates the power of your words when you select them wisely and deliver them profoundly. Sam Horn offer specific tips and clear examples of how you can make your intended message more effective with a bit of thought and these simple techniques. It's not word play - but word profit. Sam Horn is the author of Tongue Fu, POP! Stand Out in Any Crowd and Got Your Attention. She was the Executive Director of the Maui Writers Conference for 17 years - and helped thousands of writers get their book out of their head and into the world. Learn more about her programs here https://www.intrigueagency.com/ Check out the POP Master Class starting Jan 2021 https://www.intrigueagency.com/popmasterclass And listen to this discussion to discover how you can get a $100 discount for the Pop Master Class. George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Dec 3, 202035 min

Ep 1818 Rob Ferre, Game Show Host

Gamification. How might you use games to connect with your team, audience and marketplace? Are you engaging? Are you connecting? Are you building rapport? Are you encouraging people to have fun? Gamification might be an effective way to accomplish that. Imagine how people might feel about you and your message when you help them feel better about the process. Rob Ferre, is a specialist in creating and playing games with your audience. He can help you conduct more effective team meetings, take the sting off of training sessions and feel the energy of fun connections. Games might offer physical, mental, memory or popular culture challenges. The key point is that games engage the audience - either as an active participant or curious observer. Learn more about Rob Ferre and his programs at the website Rob Ferre George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George Torok www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Nov 26, 202036 min

Ep 1717 Anders Boulanger, Engagement Artist, Attention Grabber

How can you grab attention? How can you stir interest? What might you do to get people to listen to you? Anders Boulanger is an expert at that. He’s been performing since age five. He’s earned his chops delivering Walk Around Magic. He’s attracted attention to boring tradeshow booths. He knows what works if you what to capture attention and have people participate more. Many people are Unaware of the unintended messages they are sending Untrained on how to connect with the audience Unremarkable with their delivery – especially with virtual presentations What is the engagement gap? What happens to 33% of the energy? Listen in to learn about his exclusive offer for listeners of this podcast – 33% off the regular fee of his online course on - How to be More Engaging Online. Here's that link to the Virtual Engagement training program. This is an exclusive offer for listeners of Your Intended Message Zurl.co/W6yV For more information about Anders Boulanger and his programs visit the website https://engagify.ai/ George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George Torok www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Nov 20, 202032 min

Ep 1616 Susan RoAne - Author of How to Work a Room

Susan RoAne is known as the Mingling Maven. Forbes.com called her the Networking Guru. Sir Richard Branson quoted her for his top ten list. Susan conveys networking tips and advice with the combination of Chicago style in-your-face attitude, California optimism and grandmotherly practicality. What does Susan RoAne say about networking? Networking is mandatory. Networking is the key to visibility. Networking is the art of communication. She points out that how you deliver the message is part of the intended message. Her books are bestsellers and ‘How to Work a Room” has sold over 1.2 million copies. Learn more about Susan RoAne and her programs at her website https://www.susanroane.com/ George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Nov 12, 202035 min

Ep 1515 Sam Horn, Bestselling Author, Founder of the Intrigue Agency

How to deliver your 60-second introduction. How to make your elevator speech not feel like a pitch. How to have them at hello. How to build rapport with the people you meet and become more memorable. How to turn the vague into the visible. These are the gems that Sam Horn reveals in this discussion. Sam Horn is the author of Tongue Fu, POP! Stand Out in Any Crowd and Got Your Attention. She was the Executive Director of the Maui Writers Conference for 17 years - and helped thousands of writers get their book out of their head and into the world. Learn more about her programs here https://www.intrigueagency.com/ ------------------ The Importance of Asking Questions [00:03:01] Sam Horn discusses the importance of asking questions instead of delivering a one-way monologue during self-introductions at networking events. Engaging in a Meaningful Conversation [00:05:03] Sam Horn explains how asking follow-up questions and showing genuine interest in the other person's response can lead to a more engaging and meaningful conversation. Turning Elevator Speeches into Elevator Questions [00:08:18] Sam Horn shares an example of how to transform an elevator speech into an elevator question, emphasizing the need to make the conversation more real and interactive. The Elevator Introduction [00:11:49] Discussion on tailoring self-introductions to different groups and situations, including virtual meetings and networking events. Writing Copy for Podcast/Webinar [00:13:52] Exploring how to write engaging copy for virtual presentations by asking relevant questions and creating meaningful dialogue. Turning the Vague into the Visual [00:18:14] Using specific examples and visuals to make self-introductions more relatable and clear, increasing engagement and conversation. The Empathy Telescope [00:24:19] The power of empathy and how it can mobilize people to take action and make a difference. Using Individual Stories [00:25:32] The importance of using individual stories to make a connection with others and inspire them to take action. Using Numbers for Impact [00:28:27] How to effectively use numbers to impress decision makers and convey the impact of a project or idea. Check out the POP Master Class starting Jan 2021 https://www.intrigueagency.com/popmasterclass And listen to this discussion to discover how you can get a $100 discount for the Pop Master Class. George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Nov 5, 202035 min

Ep 1414 Martin Buckland, Executive career coach. Executive resume writer

Manage your executive career. Write a better executive resume. Prepare for the executive job interview. What might an ex-Scotland Yard terrorist squad member teach you about taking control of your executive career? What are you selling and how best to sell yourself? That's what you'll learn from Martin Buckland in this interview. Your intended message and delivered message is critical to your career. Martin Buckland offers advice and more on how to be successful. Be sure to contact Martin for a 30-minute critique of your resume - no charge and no obligation. Visit the website https://aneliteresume.com/ If you are a promising executive and want ideas on how to advance your career - listen to this podcast. If you are building your executive team - listen to this interview. George Torok is your podcast host. He hosted the weekly radio show, Business in Motion, on 93.3 CFMU for 19 years. During that time, he interviewed over 500 entrepreneurs, business authors and community leaders. George Torok co-authored the bestselling book, Secrets of Power Marketing. It’s a practical guide to personal marketing. The book was published in at least seven countries. He’s known as “The Speech Coach for Executives” because he helps executives deliver more effective presentations. He does that through private coaching. George is the creator of Superior Presentations – a presentation training program for managers, professionals, and sales teams. Most importantly, George Torok is a student of communication. He examines the nuances, challenges, and secrets of effective communication. Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Oct 29, 202032 min

Ep 1313 Jason Hewlett, Entertainer, Romantic, Man with a Weird Gift

Jason Hewlett is a big stage performer who received a lucrative offer to headline a show in Las Vegas - and he turned it down??? Why did he do that and how does the Vegas establishment react when you say no? Although Jason is a performer - dancer, singer, impressionist - in this conversation we explore the power of self talk. What's the difference between a goal and a promise? How can writing a journal keep you focused? How can you purge the poison from your thoughts? You'll find this interview to be insightful, inspiring and entertaining. There's more and when you hear about the weird ways he manipulates his face you will want to watch the video on our YouTube channel. https://jasonhewlett.com/ Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Oct 22, 202032 min

Ep 1212 Jeff Civillico, Juggler, Las Vegas headline Entertainer, Virtual Event Host

At the age of 10, Jeff started entertaining his grandparents in the kitchen. Years later, he headlined a show at a casino on the Las Vegas strip - for ten years. What did he learn about engaging the audience? What did he discover about clarifying the intended message? How did he apply his lessons to help children? That's what you'll hear on this interview with Jeff Civillico on Your Intended Message. https://www.jeffcivillico.com/ https://youtu.be/7ZfCp905Gl0 Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more. Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success. Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1

Oct 15, 202040 min