Not too long ago I heard one of the gurus in my space say that one of the big factors in his success is that when everyone else ‘zigs’, he ‘zags’. You can see ‘zigging’ going on all around you, suddenly everyone wants to be a neurodiversity expert, or an AI expert, because that’s what’s hot, because they are chasing the trend.  But what if you don’t do that? What if you go your own way, and stay true to who you are and who you want to help?  That is the path that Becky Benfield-Humberstone has chosen right from the get go. A born entrepreneur, Becky left school at 16 to start her own super niched business, Utterly Horses, which became the largest model horse stockist (yes, it’s a thing) in Europe, with a product range of over 2,500 items that retailed to a customer base of over 50,000 people and corporate clients. After successfully exiting that business in 2018, Becky wanted a new challenge.  That’s when she created Brand Artisan, and in that business she has been helping business owners bring their visions to life, stand out, and exponentially grow their businesses. She is joining me here to talk about all things branding, storytelling and marketing, and I know you are going to pick up some golden nuggets from her.    What you’ll discover: How Becky started an international business at 16. The problem Becky solves today. The difference between brand strategy and marketing strategy. Why keynote speakers need a brand. The big branding you might be making in business.  Where stories fit into the work Becky does. Why Becky bucks the trend and only works with one client at a time.  Where speaking fits in. Why Becky created the Founders project and how you can get involved.    All things Becky: www.thebrandartisan.co.uk www.postcardsfromafounder.com @beckybenfieldhumberstone @postcardsfromafounder   Books & Resources*: The One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen   Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Itunes Summary (45 Words): Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. SHOW NOTES If people believe that you can deliver what they want and need, they will book you to speak, or buy your products or services. But in showing them that you can deliver there's a fine line between confident and cocky, and if you cross that line, it can push people away… and you don’t want that.  So … how do you show authority without shoving it in people’s faces? Well that’s what I’m going to talk about today. Here’s what this show will cover: A definition of authority in this context The five ingredients for building authority authentically Why you need to convince yourself first and how to do it The next level of self-awareness that has made all the difference to me Why ‘it has to be ‘you’ - 100% of the time The real way to show you’re an expert Tips for breaking down barriers Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Human Design Chart  Increase Your Speaking Impact by Creating a ‘Push and Pull’ Talk  FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   ·      leave a comment below. ·      Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcast or wherever you're listening  

Most of us have experienced sales ‘tactics’, and likely we’ve either recoiled against them and scarpered (physically or digitally), or have gone ahead with our needed purchase, even though a little bit of shine has worn off the relationship with the person that used them on us. Our experiences have made us sceptical of anyone with something to sell, and allergic to feeling ‘salesy’ ourselves.  But whether we like it or not, we’re all in the business of selling something to someone, whether that’s ourselves as a speaker, our book to a reader, or our products and services to clients and customers. So … I guess that means you have to ‘suck it up’ and jump on the soft and hard sell bandwagon if you want to succeed. Well no … you don’t.  That’s because there is another way that will likely yield you more reward in sales and personal satisfaction than anything you’ve come across before. And that new approach is called Karmic Selling created by my guest Stan Gwizdak. Stan Gwizdak is CEO of The Kormac Group, a results-driven management consulting firm that embodies his clean heart and commitment to serving others. As a chief executive and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Stan has spent more than 30 years leading business transformations at General Electric, BAE Systems, Honeywell, Textron, Aurora Capital, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, and more. Stan is here today to talk about Karmic Selling and the successes and failures that helped him design his system and grow his company. Whether you’re a speaker, sales executive, entrepreneur, you’ll discover why when you do good, even more good will come your way.   What you’ll discover: Why Stan believes that the traditional approach to sales needs to change.  What made Stan leave a company just before he was due to take the top job. How he approached getting clients for his company without having a sales background. How he took a one man band to a business competing with the big consultancies. The problem that Karmic Selling solves for individuals and companies. The three biggest mistakes people and companies are making around this problem at the moment. The key ingredients of the Karmic Selling System and how it counters those mistakes. The first few steps you should take if you want to get started using the karmic Selling philosophy and system. How Stan is using speaking in business and to promote his book.   All things Stan: www.karmicselling.com www.kormacgroup.com   Books & Resources*: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki    Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

SUMMARY: Getting a clear understanding of how to properly protect the IP and assets you’ve created as a speaker can be a struggle. But doing nothing could leave you and your business at risk. Worry no more, that’s where my guest Heather Pearce-Campbell comes in.   SHOW NOTES: Let’s face it, trying to navigate how to protect the IP you’ve created in talks, books and courses, can make you feel like Frodo trying to get the ring safely to Mordor … confused, scared and worried about people stealing your precious stuff. The truth is that the legal profession hasn’t really moved as fast as today’s entrepreneurs have needed it too… and that has left most of us using hope as a strategy when it comes to looking after our assets. But, I’ve got you … actually more to the point Heather Pearce-Campbell has got you! She is a dedicated attorney and legal coach for world-changing entrepreneurs, as well as the founder of Pearce Law PLLC. She is also the creator of The Legal Website Warrior®, an online business that provides legal education and support to information entrepreneurs (coaches, consultants, online educators, speakers & authors) around the U.S. and the world. Heather has some huge names as clients including Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Ryder Carroll (The Bullet Journal), and Kyle Cease (NYT Bestselling author & comedian), to name but a few.  On top of all of that she is also the host of the Guts, Grit & Great Business™ podcast, a speaker and a busy Mum! She’s joining me on the speaking club to give you some clarity and confidence when it comes to setting the right legal foundations for your business and planning for success.  What you’ll discover: How Heather’s career might have taken a different trajectory if her Dad had paid for college. Why so many entrepreneurs feel scared and intimidated about the legal side of business. The biggest legal risks that online entrepreneurs face.  Why entrepreneurs are so underserved from a legal perspective. What speakers specifically need to be mindful of to protect themselves legally. The difference between a registered trademark, IP and copyright. At what point you should be taking steps to protect what you create. A simple framework you can follow to protect yourself and your business legally..  The most important thing you need to do today to get started.   All things Heather: www.legalwebsitewarrior.com  www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherPearceCampbell   www.facebook.com/HeatherPearceCampbell   www.twitter.com/_HeatherPearce   www.instagram.com/thelegalwebsitewarrior   https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherPCampbell  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guts-grit-great-business/id151681505    Books: The Middle Passage By Dr James Hollis Swamp Lands of the Soul By Dr James Hollis    Speaking Resources: Turn Your Book into a Profitable Talk ... in just 6 steps Workshop Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:  Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe wherever you're listening.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

As we leave 2023 behind and start making our plans for 2024, I’d like to offer you some suggestions for tools and techniques which you might want to add into your planning process. These have worked to help me achieve my goals in the past and have also helped many others to build the future they desire.  Some are a little ‘out there’, but I’ve tried them all out myself and I do believe they will give you more purpose, drive and clarity to supercharge this new year. Whether you want to start speaking, get more results with your speaking, or simply want to tell better stories, I hope this coming year delivers everything you want. What you’ll discover: An effective strategy for helping you reach your goals. Who you should be chasing for success. Why choosing you is better for you and your business. The antidote to comparisonitis.  A new suggestion to add to your 2024 planning process. Enjoy!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain (If you want to hear Lavanyaa talk about her experience you can do that here) Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Other Resources: FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music or Your App   

I had a similar issue come up with two clients this week, and it’s a mistake I see people making regularly, not just with their speaking, but in other critical content too. This mistake can result in people not paying attention to you, lost business opportunities, and normally leads to frustration and the question, “I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong!” What they are doing wrong is not leading with the problem.  That’s why in this episode I’m sharing: What leading with the problem means. Where you should be doing it. Why you are likely losing people’s attention. The simple exercise you can do to avoid the LinkedIn advert issue. The important check you need to make about where your audience is. Examples to illustrate.   Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker (If you want to hear Lavanyaa talk about her experience you can do that here)   Resources: FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

SUMMARY Is it possible to brag in a way that attracts people to you, rather than turning them off? Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights believes so, and she is here to redefine bragging and share exactly how to do it the right way.     SHOW NOTES We have been conditioned since childhood to keep quiet about our achievements. We are taught things like, ‘nobody likes a show off’, ‘stay humble’ and ‘self praise is no praise’. And the majority of us conform, stay quiet, assuming that our good work will be noticed, and we will get our reward in good time. When we see those people who are shameless self promoters we judge them and ‘tut’ and assume that they will be smited by the God of Humility… (whilst secretly wishing people knew about the great things we had done).  But then we notice they are not being called out or shamed for being a ‘show off’, in fact they’re getting more attention, and they are the ones getting rewarded with promotions, or new clients.   And then we get frustrated, bitter, and envious, which affects the way we are being and communicating and turns people off. Or … we go out all guns blazing and tell everyone everything we ever done all at once… which also puts people off. The big question is … why are we told that we should stay quiet and humble when it harms rather than helps? And how can we share our authority,  and experience  Well that is what my guest Lisa Bragg is here to answer for us. Lisa has literally written the book on how to talk about success. Her book Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion launched in May.  In addition to being an author, she is a speaker, advisor, professional mentor and founder of MediaFace, a Toronto-based content and consulting firm. She was also a TV reporter and anchor for 15 years. I hope this show helps you step out of the shadows and share all the excellent stuff you are up to! Enjoy What you’ll discover: The catalyst for Lisa to embrace ‘bragging’ and why she had avoided it before. Why Lisa believes that modesty is a negative habit? The double standards at play in society when it comes to bragging and ‘the range of acceptable behaviour’. Why you shouldn’t market yourself for where you have been and what you should do instead. The myths around bragging that could be holding you back. Why finding a partner can help you with promotion. The three biggest mistakes people making around bragging. Three tips for promoting yourself the right way. How Lisa uses speaking in her business.   All things Lisa: https://www.lisabragg.com/listener-love Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion https://www.lisabragg.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabragg https://www.facebook.com/ThatLisaBragg/  https://www.instagram.com/thatlisabragg    Books & Resources*: Anne of Green Gables   Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   ·      Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: ·     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. ·      Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15.  I come across many speakers who are struggling to connect with their audience, and as a consequence their talks fail to get them the results that they want. One of the biggest reasons they struggle is because they are doing what I call … talking about the plane vs. talking about the pain.  That’s why in this episode I’m sharing: What it means to talk about the plane Why your audience doesn’t care about the plane What you need to focus on instead. Why ‘avatar’ exercises are pointless How to find the burning platform that will get your audience into action The opportunity if you can connect deeply A special tool I created to help you get this right  Enjoy! FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain (If you want to hear Lavanyaa talk about her experience you can do that here) Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Other Resources: FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   ·      leave a comment below. ·      Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: ·      Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. ·      Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music or Your App   

How often, when it comes to writing in your business, has the blank page beaten you? I’ve seen so many people get stopped, or never share what they have written because they don’t think it’s good enough, or they are worried about being judged.  Just like when you speak, in your business writing too, you get an amazing confidence boost from knowing that your message is good, that your content will make you stand out and connect with your target audience.  When that happens you’re excited to put yourself out there.  So how do you shift from stuck to successful? How do you go from getting underwhelming results with your business writing, to your audience saying … “this person gets me and my problem, I think I need to work with them”? That’s where this show comes in. My guest today is Kyla Skinner, copywriter and business writing mentor.    She helps business owners harness the power of personality to better connect with their audience, stand out in today’s increasingly noisy market and attract new clients – so they can grow their business, not hold it back. As a fully accredited introvert, Kyla had herself felt shy, nervous and reluctant about showing her own personality. But that changed when she discovered the huge impact it made on growing her fledgling freelance business. Now, she’s an experienced (and award-winning) strategic copywriter, who’s built her copywriting and brand language business, The Jarrah Consultancy, primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. Over the past 20 years, Kyla has helped to position and promote hundreds of brands, including many big name, global market leaders. Today, she also encourages coaches, consultants and small business owners to tap into all this insight and expertise via her dedicated membership community, Copy Café. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How Kyla became a copywriter and why personality matters to her. The problem with generic writing and using tools like chat GPT. What it means to ‘show’ your personality in your writing and the difference it makes to your message. Why small business owners struggle to connect with their audience in their copy. The three words that Kyla wrote for a Subaru ad that tells a big story.  How to approach ‘daring to be different’ if you are more introverted.  The difference between bland business writing versus writing with personality. The gap that Kyla found small business owners falling into, and how she filled it.  Examples of results business owners have got by stepping out of their comfort zone. Three tips for how to get more personality into your writing in a way that feels natural and not forced. The surprising differences Kyla experienced as a copywriter creating her own signature talk. How speaking has been working for Kyla and her business   All things Kyla: https://copycafe.co.uk/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylaskinner/  Books & Resources*: Maverick! By Ricardo Semler  The Blue Place by Nicola Griffith https://www.facebook.com/copycafe/   Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

It’s often said that the real experts are the ones that can make the complex easy to understand, and Ros Atkins is an expert on making things easy to understand … so I guess that would make him the expert’s expert!  As a journalist, and BBC News' Analysis Editor, Ros Atkins has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twenty years . He's also the creator of the critically acclaimed 'Ros Atkins on...' video series, which has become a phenomenon, garnering millions of views. His ability to explain complex stories in a clear, concise and consumable way has led to him being dubbed the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief'. On this show he is sharing his stories from the front lines of news reporting, the mistakes he made, and how he discovered the secret to the art of explanation. You’ll also get some fantastic tips that will improve your communication generally, and will power up your content and delivery. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The mission Ros is trying to accomplish with his book ‘The Art of Explanation’ Why we shouldn’t give up when something seems complicated to explain and what to do instead. What music can teach us about communication.  The huge lesson that Ros learned from another reporter that uplevelled his communication. Tips for using visuals with your talks so that they are adding rather than taking away from the message.  Some techniques for improving clarity and conciseness in your message.  A journalist’s view on how to use stories in the best way. What ‘back annos’ are and why they are a valuable tool for speakers.    All things Ros: https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK  https://twitter.com/bbcrosatkins  https://twitter.com/bbcrosatkins  Books & Resources*: What is history by E.H. Carr Resources: Turn Your Book into a Profitable Talk - PDF Breakthrough Guide   Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

Waking up paralysed in 2014 completely turned Jamie McAnsh’s life upside down.  He lost his job, and his independence, but he was determined to forge a new path and purpose for his life.  That included becoming a top disabled athlete, and fulfilling his dream of climbing Mount Everest in 2022. What he realised was that he had a great support network around him, helping him to achieve his goals, and he wanted to create something so that other people could experience that support too. That was when he created his company ‘See No Bounds’ with his wife Charlott.  Today, Jamie divides his time between speaking all over the world on various topics, and building the See No Bounds global business community. In this show you are going to get some brilliant insights into what it takes to keep going even when your life and world comes crashing down again and again! You are also going to get some great tips from Jamie around how he built his speaking career. Enjoy!   (TRIGGER WARNING: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS SHOW CONTAINS REFERENCE TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS)   What you’ll discover: How Jamie woke up paralysed one morning in 2014. Why he had a funeral for his ‘able body’ in 2015, despite beginning to make a recovery. How Jamie’s life was thrown into more turmoil and how he came through it. The lessons he has learned so far from the adversity he has faced. Why Jamie created, ‘See No Bounds’ and how COVID nearly took his business.  How he got started speaking and why. What he has learned about himself from speaking to audiences about his journey. What Jamie got from his TEDx experience and the lessons he learned. How Jamie prepares for his talks and where storytelling and humour fit in.    All things Jamie: www,jamiemcansh.com www.seenobounds.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-mcansh-see-no-bounds/ https://www.facebook.com/SeeNoBounds/ https://www.facebook.com/Jamiemcanshmotivationalspeak   Books & Resources*: Made it Thru the Rain: to light the journey ahead by Beverly Jones   Resources: The Hookology Workshop - Making Sure Your Talk is Captivating From the Start Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

One of the most important parts of your talk is the opening, because you have to grab the attention of your audience and show why the talk is relevant for them. What I’ve noticed recently with some of my clients, is that their ‘hook’, (or ‘lightning bolt’ as I call it), is good, but they aren’t fully committing to it, and that is weakening the opening and the connection with the audience and the topic they’re speaking about. So … I thought I’d share the coaching and feedback I gave them with you, so that you avoid this issue, and make the start of your talk rock! In this show I’m covering: The triggers for attention recap. Three potential ‘lightning bolt’ options to hook your audience. The problem and an illustration. What to do instead.  Why it works Tips for building this skill Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: The Shocking Truth About How to Open and Close Your Presentations - Ep. 065 FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

Still one of the most prolific tools around, Powerpoint can literally make or break your presentation, depending on how you use it. That’s why I wanted to get Philippa Leguen de Lacroix on the show.  She started life employed as a graphic designer, and was increasingly tasked with creating powerpoint slides for the different organisations she worked for. But … Philippa had a yearning to become her own boss, and after a hockey match with another designer pal they decided to start their own agency. That company has gone from strength to strength, pushing the boundaries of powerpoint to deliver jaw dropping presentations that continue to delight audiences and win new clients. In this show you are going to get some great tips to help you avoid the pitfalls of powerpoint and other types of software, and create slides that support you creating a talk that shines. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What made Philippa focus on powerpoint. How you and your slides can build the connection with your audience or trash it. Why the bar for good slides is so low and the bad practice Philippa has seen that you can avoid.  The psychological and physiological things that we need to take into account with our slide creation. What design linked with value means and why it matters. What is more important, the talk content and delivery, or the slides. Why Philippa believes we should still consider powerpoint over other slide software options.  Three great tips for good slide design and creation.   All things Philippa: https://presented.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/presenteduk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippaleguendelacroix/ Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk   Books & Resources*: The Long Win by Cath Bishop   Resources: Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This quick talk tip is in response to a situation one of my client’s found herself in, that could be an obstacle for you too.  In this show I’m covering: Why you need to be able to flex your talk.  Why it works How I used it and you can see it in action Tips for building this skill Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

It wasn’t until I embarked on my marketing, influencing and sales odyssey, that I discovered the concept of ‘audience sophistication’ as I call it.  It’s something I’ve often shared with marketing clients, but although I used it myself in my talks, I’ve not taught it to speakers until recently.  And the feedback when I have has been so positive, that I thought I’d better share it with you too!  In this episode, I’m going to break it down for you, so that you can level up your talks and get better results.  What you’ll discover: The origin story of audience sophistication. Why it matters for speakers.  How it affects your content. A practical example of how you might use it. How you can discover the sophistication of your audience. Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

As a speaker you need to be like the director of a movie, using your talk content and delivery to captivate the audience. Your talk should contain moments that challenge them, make them ponder, create desire and yearning and move them towards your intended destination. All in a way that feels natural and aligned. In this episode, I’m going to share the levers you can use to achieve those things.  If you want to increase the impact of your speaking then you will definitely want to grab a listen. What you’ll discover: The ‘approach and avoid’ programming and how it affects us. What impact it can have on your effectiveness as a speaker. When to use ‘push’ and when to use ‘pull on our audience’.  What you need to understand to use this successfully. The other big lever you can pull to influence thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Why you need to think like a Hollywood director when you’re creating your content.  Why you need to channel emotion in your delivery.  Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Resource Links:  ‘The Influential Mind’ by Tali Sharot   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

As you may know in addition to teaching people how to become awesome speakers, I am a writer, and that’s how I first discovered Jo Gatford. I was writing my second play, and needed some concentrated time to focus on getting it written, queue Writers HQ. Jo Gatford is an award-winning writer of short and long fiction and the co-founder of Writers' HQ. It’s an organisation dedicated to providing low-cost writing courses and resources to arse-kicking writers with no time or money.  In the past five years Writers' HQ has given away over £10,000 of writing courses and retreats to under-represented and systemically excluded writers, and seen hundreds of students go on to be published and win prestigious literary prizes! Jo has worked as an editor and copywriter for over 15 years and has been teaching creative writing workshops for almost a decade.  You’ll probably be aware that the best talks are full of stories, and in this show Jo is sharing her thoughts on storytelling, what can get in the way of creation, as well as a few tips and hacks to get your stories moving. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How Jo became a writer.  What inspired Jo to write her first novel, "White Lies" and what challenges she had to overcome whilst writing it.  How the process of writing a short story differs from writing a longer piece. Some of the common pitfalls or challenges that storytellers often face. Tips for making your story work.  How to ensure maximum productivity and focus whilst doing creative work. What Writers HQ is and how it could help you realise your writing dreams!   All things Jo: https://writershq.co.uk https://www.jogatford.com   WRITERS' HQ: Twitter: @writers_hq Facebook /writershq Instagram @writershq   Jo Gatford: Twitter: @jmgatford   Books & Resources*: The dog of The Marriage by Amy Hempel   Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

With technology now able to doctor images, people and chatbots pretending to be who they’re not and the advent of fake news, it might feel like it’s going to be harder than ever before to get people to believe new ideas.  That doubt can hold us back from sharing our message for fear that we might not be able to get it across in the right way, causing damage to our reputation and confidence.  But I want to let you know that it is absolutely possible to overcome skepticism and get your audience bought in and wanting to work with you. In this episode, I’ll be sharing tools that you can use as a speaker in talks, webinars and workshops to establish credibility and overcome skepticism, so that you get the buy-in to your message.  What you’ll discover: What makes us believe things? The most obvious sources of credibility Are you an anti-authority? How to establish your authority How to make statistics meaningful The most powerful authority that you can leverage The Sinatra Test – can you pass it? The incongruence gap and how to use it.   Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Resource Links: Case of Poisoning - National Library of Medicine https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/changing-someones-mind-powerful-new-approach/   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Adding the label of speaker to your bio is becoming more common, but calling yourself a speaker and actually being able to deliver your message in a way that educates, inspires and motivates are two very different things.  There are lots of people boring the pants off audiences, when they don’t need to, and this is a belief that my guest Tina Bakehouse and I share in common.  Tina is a communications coach and soon to be author of a new book called ‘Discover Our Magnetic Speaker Within’. She asked me and other speaking coaches to input into the book and I am chuffed to have her come on the show to share more about it and for us to discuss some great tips for helping you become that magnetic speaker.  Tina spent many years teaching communications in education, and then in the corporate world, before striking out to set up her own business in 2020.  Like me, she is on a mission to protect audiences from boring speakers and speeches, and today she works with heart-centered leaders and organizations to provide speaking and storytelling consulting and coaching.  A former Disney Cast Member and TEDx speaker and coach, Tina is passionate about educating others to become more self-aware and enhance their speaker style.   There are lots of gold nuggets here so enjoy! What you’ll discover: How Tina went from Iowan farm girl to Disney cast member. The biggest takeaway from her time at Disney.  How she shifted gears to what she does today.  What happened when she lost her voice in 2007, and what she learned from it. How Tina used storytelling to build community.  The different types of speaker style and how you can discern yours.  Three big speaking mistakes people should avoid. What it means to be a magnetic speaker. Three tips for becoming so you can move closer to becoming a magnetic speaker.   All things Tina: https://www.tinabakehouse.com/   Websites:  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabakehouse/  Facebook, personal: https://www.facebook.com/TinaBakehouse  Facebook, business: https://www.facebook.com/TinaB.LLC/     Books & Resources*:Please Understand Me II by David KeirseyDeep & Simple: A Spiritual Path for Modern Times by Bo LozoffPresence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy   Resources: Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Human Design Information   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Ross O’Lochlainn is a former engineer-turned-copywriter who has blended his talent for problem solving and building systems with his ability to engage an audience with his storytelling flair.  The result of this combination is a new way of looking at marketing that is getting incredible results. Ross was so confident in his model that he built his entire business by getting paid on results rather than charging up-front fees – which is something that is very unusual.  Today, his company Conversion Engineering is like an oasis in the desert of burnt out business owners, who are looking for a way to get off the feast and famine sales roller coaster. In this episode we’ll be dismantling some myths about sales that might be sabotaging your business, looking at how Ross uses stories to engage his audience, and showing you how you can stand out in a crowded marketplace. If you want to build a sustainable business that gets you sales every day, without using pressure tactics or burning yourself out then you will be interested in what Ross has to share. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How Ross went from engineer to copywriter How a story about the UFC turned into a huge launchpad for Ross, and why it went viral.  How to craft a brilliant USP. The difference between customer logic and company logic. Why tuning to the ‘dialogue’ of your customers is critical for landing your message and growing your business, and how to do it.  Why Ross created the open every day system and why it’s the best model for building a sustainable business. Where storytelling and the open every day system intersect. What an open every day business looks like from the perspective of the owner and the client. How Ross uses speaking in his business.   All things Ross: Open Every Day by Ross O’Lochlainn (Free Book)   Books & Resources*: The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss The Lean Startup by Eric Ries   Resources: Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

It’s hard enough to cope with the grief that follows the loss of a friend or family member, but add in the pressure of being responsible for the eulogy for the person you cared for and maybe some anxiety around public speaking, and you have a recipe for huge overwhelm. If you find yourself in this situation, my hope is that this show relieves a little of the pressure. I’ll be sharing some ideas and tips for putting the eulogy together and delivering so that you can honour their memory, keep your audience engaged and get through it without breaking down.   Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The purpose of a eulogy Eulogy writing tips How long a eulogy should be A eulogy example How to find and use stories How to add humour to a eulogy How to deal with emotions when giving a eulogy Writing a eulogy for someone you didn’t know well Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Episode 19 - Humour 101 Episode 28 - How to be Funny Without Forcing the Gag Episode 33 - How to Find Stories to Share in Your Talks, Teaching and Marketing Content Episode 53 - Four Tools to Help You Avoid Being a Dull Speaker Episode 239 - How to Share an Emotional Story Without Losing Control Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

When you have a big idea and message to share, and you want to get it out to more people you have so many more channels available today for achieving that.  Regardless of the number of platforms at your fingertips, your choice really comes down to two options - do you communicate one to many using speaking or writing? For business, two of the best options available are creating a talk or writing a business book.  Over recent times, with the advent of the internet and self-publishing, both of these have become more accessible. There is also a symbiosis between a book and a talk, with one being a vehicle to promote the other. The reality is, to have the biggest impact and reach the most people you probably should have both.  That’s why I’ve invited Alison Jones, founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing, advocate of business books, Judge of the Business Book Awards and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club, podcast onto the show. She is a veteran of the publishing industry, having worked at big names like Chambers, Oxford University Press and Macmillan (as Publisher and then Director of Innovation Strategy at Palgrave Macmillan).  She regularly speaks and blogs on the publishing industry, and is also an author in her own right.  She is going to be taking us behind the scenes in the publishing industry and answering lots of questions you may have about business book writing and speaking. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why Alison is such a champion of business books. Whether the proliferation of business books has cheapened the value of becoming an author. How business book authors should use stories.  The biggest mistakes authors make when writing a business book. Whether business authors need a talk. What should come first, the ‘talk’ or the ‘book’ What ‘exploratory’ writing is and how it can help you. How to do it. What made Alison decide to write a book about it. What part speaking plays in getting Alison’s own message out there.   All things Alison: 10 Day Book Proposal Challenge  Websites: https://alisonjones.com https://practicalinspiration.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-jones-9b09893/  Alison’s Podcast: http://extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/podcast-episodes/    Books & Resources*: Exploratory Writing: Everyday magic for life and work by Alison JonesThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This quick talk tip will help you if you know that you have a big message and want to have more impact, but find yourself playing small! In this show I’m covering: The truth about thought leadership How to differentiate yourself in your niche The three obstacles to becoming a thought leader Questions to help you step up  Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) LinkedIN - Here  Facebook - Here   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

The ‘path of most resistance’ - that is essentially what Catherine Weetman faces as a specialist in the area of regeneration and the circular economy.  She talks to organisations about the need to ditch outdated business models and go beyond current thinking. She also challenges current practices around product life cycles and materials, and shares practical and meaningful strategies and plans for becoming more sustainable in a world with dwindling natural resources.  All of this is so that they are able to survive and prosper in the changing environmental and consumer landscape, and they also contribute to averting the wider peril affecting all of us. Catherine is an Award-winning author, keynote speaker and circular economy strategic advisor, and she is fascinated by the 'sweet spot' where strategy, stakeholder value and sustainability come together. Her award-winning A Circular Economy Handbook, published by Kogan Page, is now in its 2nd edition, and she hosts the popular Circular Economy Podcast, with listeners in over 150 countries. Catherine has been speaking about this topic for over 10 years and has evolved her content and delivery over that time to better connect with her audience where they are, in order to start them on the journey to where they need to be.  If you are looking for a great example of someone who makes the complex and abstract simple, engaging and relatable then you will love this episode. Not only will you broaden your knowledge in the area of the circular economy, but you will pick up some great speaking tips to boot! Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What started Catherine on her circular economy journey. What made her go all in and what happened as a result. What a ‘super wicked problem’ is and why that definition matters. How Catherine communicates the one idea that businesses need to understand in order to shift perspective and start taking action. Why companies should look to lead in the area of sustainability, rather than following the crowd. What the ‘circular economy’ actually means. Identifying and tackling the myths around sustainability. The challenges Catherine has encountered getting people and companies on board. How Catherine has switched up her content and delivery style as a result of facing these challenges. The part that speaking has played in getting her message out there and building her authority and consultancy practice All things Catherine:   Website:  https://www.rethinkglobal.info/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-weetman-9419107/ The Circular Economy Podcast - https://www.rethinkglobal.info/circular-economy-podcast/   Books & Resources*: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts (2008) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef  Rype Office https://www.rypeoffice.com/ Comedian Mark Steel – on BBC Radio 4 with Mark Steel’s In Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rtbk8/episodes/guide   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This quick talk tip is in response to an issue that really winds me up, but that needed to be presented in a way that was engaging and entertaining. In this show I’m covering: The ‘Rant and Reverse’ comedy technique  Why it works How I used it and you can see it in action Tips for building this skill Enjoy!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Link to See my Rant and Reverse in Action LinkedIn - Here  Facebook - Here   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

As speakers we are using stories to affect our audience. At the bare minimum a story will entertain. When you begin to infuse the story with emotions, fears and desires that your audience shares then it becomes engaging at the next level.  But if we truly want our audience to shift into action then our stories must show transformation, and this is the type of story that I teach speakers to use in their talks.  When I heard about Manda Scott’s new take on transformational storytelling for writers, I wanted to get her on the show to find out more.  Manda has had an interesting journey from veterinary surgeon, to best-selling novelist, to founder of the ‘Accidental Gods’ movement and podcast, and the Thrutopian genre of writing.  Her own story is fascinating and she shares some experiences she has had that you might find challenging, because they feel so far removed from ‘convention’.  There is so much value and importance in what she shares, and if you want to effect real change as a speaker, then this show is for you.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Why we are not fixed to one path or purpose and how Manda discovered each new chapter of her life.  The concept of ‘accidental gods’ and what this means for each of us What the new ‘Thrutopian’ writing genre is and its power to make change a reality. How speakers can use the ‘Thrutopian’ approach to bring new possibilities into being. The importance of intuition and ways that we can get more in touch with our true self. Why fear is our biggest enemy. How we can connect better with each other and the world around us Manda’s view of the essential elements of a story that gets people into action The secret to writing a best selling book.   All things Manda: Website: https://mandascott.co.uk https://accidentalgods.life https://thrutopia.life https://narrativeark.net   https://mastodon.scot/@Eceni https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandascottauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/manda.scott.756 https://twitter.com/MandaScott   Books*: The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This quick talk tip is in response to the question:  Can you teach me comic timing? In this show I’m covering: My definition of comic timing. The ingredients for great comic timing  Re-framing ‘the punchline’ Tips for building this skill Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

A few times people have singled out one interview of mine as a great example of someone using short stories brilliantly. That episode was 107, and it was with Greg Satell. Greg’s work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Barron’s, Forbes, Inc and Fast Company, and he is considered one of the foremost experts on innovation today. Greg also speaks around the world on these topics and works with leading organisations too. What I wanted to do in this show, was firstly to give you a practical structure you can use yourself, and then to illustrate using examples from this interview with Greg, how you can utilise stories in different ways as a speaker, and indeed a writer to engage and inspire your audience.  I’ve put the link to the full interview with Greg in the show notes, and if you haven’t yet listened to that one, then I highly recommend you check it out next.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: A short story structure you can use  How to use a story to engage your audience with  complex and abstract concepts.  How to use a story to illustrate a problem and your solution.  How to use a string of story examples to dismantle a myth and shift perspective.  How to use a story to inspire action  The importance of ‘show’, rather than tell.  Why you need to grip the audience out of the gate   All things Greg: https://thespeakingclub.com/episodes/tsc/107 https://www.GregSatell.com Social media: @DigitalTonto Email: innovate@digitaltonto.com   Books*: Mapping Innovation by Greg Satell Casc ades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change by Greg Satell   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Great speakers do two things better than other people… They create content that is designed to connect with their audience where they are and engage them in new and compelling possibilities for the future; and They deliver it in a way that builds rapport, entertains and motivates them to take the next step. The truth is that whilst the way they do them might be different, authors must also accomplish these two things in their books.  That’s where my guest today comes in. Anne Janzer is a nonfiction book coach and the author of multiple award-winning books on writing, including The Writer’s Process and Writing to Be Understood.  She is fascinated by human behaviour and cognitive science, and is always looking for clues about how we communicate more effectively.  And she loves talking about the geeky aspects of writing and communicating. In this show, Anne and I will be discussing her transformative ideas for writers and how these concepts also apply in the world of speaking.  Whether you want to become a more powerful writer or speaker, this show is something you won’t want to miss.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The epiphany that led Anne’s work to straddle the worlds of neuro-science and writing. How to better understand the readers’ needs and context so that your message connects. What ‘cognitive load’ is and why non-fiction writers who aspire to be read should care about it. The reader’s curiosity sweet spot and how it applies to talks The number one mistake that business book writers make. Anne’s three biggest tips for turning technical and abstract ideas and information into compelling and memorable content. How to recognise and write for a ‘resistant audience’  ‘Need for Closure’ and ‘Moral Taste Buds’ - Two critical concepts for managing your audience journey. The most powerful writing and speaking tool of all.    All things Anne: Email: Anne@AnneJanzer.com Website: https://www.AnneJanzer.com  Non fiction survey https://www.linkedin.com/in/annehjanzer/ https://www.facebook.com/AnneHJanzer https://www.instagram.com/annejanzer/?hl=en Books*: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Writing to Be Understood, What Works and Why by Anne Janzer   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

No matter how far you niche down in terms of your message and services, there will always be competition. How you think about that competition and respond to it will determine the level of success you have and the speed at which you achieve that success.  I know that it can feel scary and all sorts of doubts can surface about what you can offer compared to everyone else. That is normal. Certainly, I’ve been there, and still have lapses that slow me down, but I know now how to move away from those thoughts more quickly these days, and the things I need to do in my space to carve out my unique message to attract my crowd.  In this show I want to share those with you, so that you can become a thought leader in your niche.  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How to reframe a competitive niche. A new way to share the problem you solve and why it matters Going where others in your niche fail to tread The uniquely you way to bring your audience into your world Next steps Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Episode 153 - 12 Pitching Pitfalls Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.   Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

There are more platforms available for speakers to share their message than ever before. There are also more people speaking than ever before. This means that when the opportunities arise for you to speak, you have to make them count.  To stand out from the hoardes of wannabe speakers you must have three things, value driven content, a presentation style that is engaging and compelling, and a talk that builds a relationship with your audience.  In this show I’ll be focusing on sharing the principles of making that connection with your audience so that your talk gets you the results you want.  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why you must build a relationship with your audience when you speak The mistakes to avoid The connection points you need to build into your talk Prerequisites for building rapport as a speaker Next steps   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.   Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

There’s a lot of talk about the benefits of meditation, not only in helping us cope with the challenges we face in modern life, but also the physical benefits that may give us longer lives and better overall health.  That’s why a lot more people are now meditating, and I’m one of them. Until now, I’ve dabbled in it, but one of my goals this year was to go all in on meditation and do it every day. So, I enrolled on a 10-day virtual  meditation retreat, which I’m halfway through at the time of recording. Currently, I’m meditating for two hours a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, which is a challenge. I’m doing this for two key reasons, firstly to improve my focus and secondly to get a stronger connection to my intuition.  But the big question I wanted to explore in this episode is whether introducing meditation into your life could help you become a better speaker?  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What meditation actually is. The different types of meditation. How meditation can affect fear of speaking. The ways that meditation can help you create your talk content. How you can get stopped from fulfilling your potential and how meditation can prevent that. The extra meditation practice that can supercharge your performance. How meditation can improve your connection with your audience.    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@saraharcher.co.uk and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#spiritual-meditation https://www.vipassanaathome.org   Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch-the-play Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

We are overwhelmed with evidence of competition and divisiveness in our governments, in reality TV, and in the corporate world. However, in order to tackle the world’s biggest challenges, and indeed operate in business life, we need to be successful collaborators. But … with little effective role modelling day to day, a complete lack of training in the education system and beyond, and our own survival instinct working against us … how do we get better at this crucial skill? That’s where Dr. Deb Mashek, PhD, and guest on this show comes in.  Deb is the founder of Myco Consulting LLC, where she applies relationship science to help people collaborate better and companies to thrive. She is also an experienced business advisor, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive, and the author of the forthcoming book Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone).  She has been invited speaker on collaboration and viewpoint diversity at leading organizations including the United Nations and the American Psychological Association, and she has been featured in media outlets including MIT Sloan Management Review, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Hechinger Report, Inside Higher Ed, Fortune, Reason, Business Week, University Business Insider, and The Hill. She writes regularly for Psychology Today. In this show, Deb will be sharing the secrets to collaborating better, so that you can benefit and pay it forward! Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How a heartbreaking childhood gave Deb her collaboration ‘super powers’. What ‘freeplay’ is and how companies can recreate that environment and context for younger generations. What relationship theory is and how it impacts successful collaboration. Why Deb has used such a provocative title for her book. Why collaboration is so difficult to do well. The most important ingredient of great collaboration. Whether collaboration and competition mutually exclusive. How to shift from collabor(h)ate to collaborGREAT. The factors you should consider before saying ‘yes’ to collaboration. The importance of good communication, and storytelling in successful collaboration.   All things Deb: Collabor(h)ate by Deb Mashek Website: www.debmashek.com The Mashek Matrix: https://debmashek.lpages.co/mashekmatrix www.myco.consulting Book's website Webinar info   https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-mashek/ https://www.tiktok.com/@debmashek https://twitter.com/DebMashek https://www.instagram.com/debmashek/   Books*: Stone Soup - Flip Up Fairy Tales by Jess Stockham   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Jackie Brennan discovered the power of language to influence our own and other people’s behaviours whilst she was still working as a Director of Health and Safety in the construction industry.  This was the start of a personal journey which culminated in her awakening to the fact that for most of her life she had not been in the driving seat.  Today, she is a qualified hypnotherapist, speaker, NLP practitioner, speaker. She also combines all of this with her construction industry experience, to help construction industry leaders to tackle the growing mental health crisis within the construction industry. Here she is unpacking some of the most powerful and persuasive aspects of language that you can use in your talks, 121 or in teams to get people to do what you want! Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The story of how Jackie’s book came into being. Examples of how Jackie has used persuasive language intentionally and what happened. What analogue marking is and how you can use it to influence your audience. The concept of binds and how we might use them to move our audience in a certain direction.  What Tony Robbins does and you can do to grab the attention of your audience.  The ‘charisma pattern’ and how you can use it to magnetise when you speak.  Different types of stories that influence our audience.  How Jackie uses the power of persuasive language in her talks.   All things Jackie: Website: www.contactjackie.com  Persuasive Language the Art of Getting What You Want by Peter Lancett and Jackie Brennan*   Books*: Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams by Jim Clifton & Jim Harter    Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This is a festive, fun edition of the show, but don’t be mistaken, it’s also designed to give your speaking a boost in 2023.  I am sending you on a treasure hunt to find 12 ‘gems’ located in 12 previous episodes of The Speaking Club. Each of these ‘gems’ will be related to developing your confidence, talk content or performance.  In this show, I’ll be giving you the clues and the location of the answers… All you have to do is follow them, listen, discover and learn!  Once you have found all 12 ‘gems’ you will be able to enter our Treasure Hunt Prize draw, for a chance to win one of 12 fantastic prizes to supercharge your speaking and business impact in 2023. There is a treasure hunt guide that goes along with the show, and you can find the link to grab that, and details of all the prizes in the show notes. Good luck and enjoy! What you’ll discover: The biggest barrier to fulfilling your speaking potential  The Two Must Have Skills for Powerful Public Speaking The Three Keys to getting what you desire in 2023 Four tools to help you vary your pitch when you are speaking A great tip for adding humour to your stories Six compelling reasons to make speaking your number one marketing tool Why you shouldn’t have too much ‘fun’ with your slides How you can avoid procrastination and get into action even when you are out of your comfort zone The critical step you need to take so that people are there for your ‘live’ videos. Seth Godin’s tip that will increase the chances of you getting opportunities to speak. A tip that will make your technical data or complicated concept easy to absorb and remember. A tip to help you rock networking in the next 12 months.  And more!!   Links to find the ‘Gems’: Gem #1 Location Episode 198 - The Biggest Barrier to Fulfilling Your Speaking Potential Gem #2 Location Episode 098 - Two Must Have Skills for Powerful Public Speaking Gem #3 Location Episode 132 - The Three Keys to Achieving Your Dreams With Patti Dobrowolski Gem #4 Location Episode 053 – Four Tools to Help Avoid Being a Dull Speaker Gem #5 Location Episode 084 – Five Insider Tips for Adding Humour to Your Story Gem #6 Location Episode 157 - Six Reasons You Should Make Speaking your number one Marketing Tool this Year  Gem #7 Location Episode 082 – Seven Deadly Slide Sins and How to Avoid Them  Gem #8 Location Episode 24 - My Eight Hacks for Mental Resilience & Getting What You Want Gem #9 Location Episode 183 – Level Up Your Lives With These Nine Tips Gem #10 Location Episode 064 – My Top 10 Tips for Public Speaking Success in 2019 Gem #11 Location Episode 011 – Technically Speaking Gem #12 Location Episode 153 – 12 Pitching Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them   The 12 Speaking Gems of Christmas (Treasure Hunt) PDF - Https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/12days   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Marcus Hemsley is the founder and Director at one of the world’s best marketing agencies. He is an expert in results led marketing and his company was recognised by Google as the best in growing companies online. As you would expect as the founder of one of the most successful digital agencies, when Marcus speaks about marketing he is not short of an audience. But over the past few years Marcus has been sharing about something else that he is passionate about, but is a subject that comes up against more resistance than marketing - and that is the climate emergency. Marcus has co-foundedmovement as a response to the environmental issues, and in order to be a good ancestor to his 877 descendants. On this show, he will be sharing about that movement, the challenges he has faced in getting the message out there and how he has approached it. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How Marcus ended up doing what he does today in business and creating an award winning marketing agency. The first time Marcus felt really compelled to do something about the climate emergency and why. What led to co-founding the The Million Tree Pledge. Marcus’ approach for putting a talk together about marketing versus the environment. How Marcus uses stories to shift perspective about the environment. How he tackles the objections that come up around taking action. The most important things we can do as individuals and businesses to be good ancestors.   All things Marcus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjdk1LU3cms https://www.milliontreepledge.org/ https://www.fountainpartnership.co.uk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcushemsley/   Books*: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday The Inside Out Revolution by Michael Neill Essentialism by Greg Mckeown Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by Richard Carlson & Joseph Bailey   Episode 175 Creating a Tipping Point for the Planet One Talk at a Time with Graham Hill   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

What does it take to make your dream come true? How do you cope with being in the ocean alone for nearly four months? What happens when you get a lung infection at the top of Mount Everest? These are just some of the things that my guest James Ketchell shares on this show. From nearly losing a foot in a motorbike racing accident, to completing the ultimate triathlon, whilst being “crap at running’, James is a man who let’s nothing stand in his way when he’s pursuing his dreams. As a professional speaker, and now author, James now shares the stories and lessons learned from his amazing journeys. He talks about the grit and persistence needed just to get to the start line of his adventures, never mind the mental resilience and determination he had to find to complete them I’m chuffed to bits that he joined me to tell some of those stories and to share some of his speaking tips with us on The Speaking Club. What you’ll learn How a sense of humour and a dream to aim for can get you through the dark moments Why you should listen to the people who’ve done what you want to do, rather than the people who just have an opinion on what you want to do. The key project pillars for an expedition or adventure. How to structure a fundraising proposal. Why you should always focus on the process not the outcome. Why your mental strength is the key to your success. The three things that can stop you pursuing your dreams and why they shouldn’t get in your way. Why setting mini goals will increase your chances of achieving your dream. Why you should make focus, fear and persistence your best friends. The three ingredients to great speaking.   All things James: http://jamesketchell.net Twitter @CaptainKetch Instagram James Ketchell YouTube   Books* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:  Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Very few people feel like ‘natural’ networkers and most people feel uncomfortable in business networking situations. Part of that discomfort stems from how we position ‘networking’ in our minds, and a lot of it is down to how we prepare for the event. Networking, just like speaking, has never been bigger. Online networking is still as popular as it was during the pandemic for many reasons, and now in-person networking is back in play.  And regardless of how you feel about it … the bottom line is that if you want to grow your career or business then you must build relationships and grow your network. If you know that you’re avoiding networking or you want to get better at it so that you can rock 2023, then you’re in the right place.  That’s because my guest on this show is Charlie Lawson. Until relatively recently, Charlie was the UK head of one of the biggest networking organisations, BNI. On top of that he has written two books of networking - ‘The Unnatural Networker’ and ‘The Unnatural Promoter’, and he is also an international speaker on the subject. He is on a mission to show people and organisations how to generate more leads and grow their profits through networking, and he is here to share some great tips with you!  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Why Charlie calls himself an unnatural networker.  How his feelings about networking used to impact his networking success.  What he did to go from feeling uncomfortable about networking to leading the BNI in the UK 13 years. How Charlie prepares for a networking event. What being a networking superhero looks like. Why and how you should lead the networking conversation with differentiation. The ingredients of a good elevator pitch. How to use stories in networking. How speaking has helped Charlie build his brand and business.  The big mistakes people making when they network. Tips for getting more referrals and business.   All things Charlie: Website: www.unnaturalsuccess.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlielawson The Unnatural Networker by Charlie Lawson The Unnatural Promoter by Charlie Lawson   Books*: Start With Why by Simon Sinek The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

What if I told you there was something you could do with your presentations, that would dissolve your anxiety, supercharge your confidence and power up your speaking impact … Would you be interested in finding out more? Well you’re in luck because in this show, I’m going to share this secret weapon with you. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The secret to increasing your presentation confidence and impact How the actor, Kevin Kline changed his approach and increased his success The most precious gift you can give your audience Why it’s so powerful The ways it affects your speaking confidence  How to build this into your presentations     Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling) Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch-the-play Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Susie Carder started business life as a hairdresser working for someone else, but she knew that she’d only realize her dreams of wealth, security and success if she started her own business.  Even though she was a single mum with 2 little girls to support, she went on to create, not one, but two $10 Million companies! Speaking mixed with her super power of implementing simple systems have created growth for her own business and many clients too.  She has helped over 100,000 entrepreneurs increase their revenues by more than 3000% and worked with top business moguls including John Assaraf, Lisa Nichols, Steve Harvey, Doug Carter, and Paul Mitchell. Her newest book (number 10) ‘Power Your Profits' is a bulletproof start-to-finish plan for taking your business from startup mode to the multi-million-dollar mark. And even with all that success she is down to earth, generous and authentic and I know you’re going to get so much value from this interview. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Why Susie credits speaking for getting her hair salon to a quarter of a million turnover when the industry average was $30,000 How she approached her talks initially and how that has changed over the years.  How Susie uses stories to share her message. The impact that ‘coming from a culture of lack’ had on her business and how she changed things.  Her secrets to building multimillion dollar companies. The one thing every business owner must do to build a company. Her biggest lesson in growing and building a business. What she would do differently if she had to do it all again.    All things Susie: https://www.susiecarder.com susie@susiecarder.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusieCarder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusieCarder/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiecarder/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiecarder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bootstrappassion8   Books*: Power Your Profits by Susie Carder The E-Myth by Michael Gerber   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

If you’ve listened to many episodes of The Speaking Club, you will no doubt have heard me share that a talk should be planned and scripted, but that at the right time you should let go of the script to bring the talk alive for you and your audience. That is what this episode is all about.  As you know, I teach a talk structure that I developed to make it easy for you to engage your audience with stories, whilst also moving them onto the same page as you, so that they are more likely to buy into your idea, change, product or service emotionally and logically.  But, as I always say, the content is only half of the equation to becoming a great speaker, and the other half is about how you deliver the message and those stories.  It’s important that you’re able to lift the content off the page, and breathe life, personality, emotion and performance into it, so that it becomes compelling for your audience and exciting and easy for you to deliver. What I wanted to do in this show, is share an excerpt from a coaching session with Catherine Weetman, one of my Nail Your Signature Talk clients. Catherine is an expert, advocate and thought leader in the circular economy space and she has a difficult path to tread with her message, so that she brings her audience with her. We talk about how she can do that, and some ways to add the spice and seasoning into her talk! Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Why it’s important to share your opinion. How to be a thought leader and keep your audience with you even when you need to be critical The ‘push’ and ‘pull’ of the audience journey.  How the performance of a talk can make it so much more powerful. Why it’s important to be playful in rehearsal. How you can add more humour to your talk by changing perspectives.     Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Companion Episodes: Vibrating at the Right Frequency When you Speak - 235 How to Share an Emotional Story Without Losing Control  - 240   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: https://www.rethinkglobal.info https://www.rethinkglobal.info/circular-economy-podcast/ Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch-the-play   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

There are so many people starting podcasts these days. That’s because the evidence that podcasts are one of the best ways to get your message out there is undeniable.  Over 62% of the US population has listened to a podcast, 38% in Canada and nearly 20% of people in the UK listen to a podcast every week. The statistics also show that of those people that listen 60% are likely to buy what was advertised on the show. The Speaking Club is proof of the huge global growth of podcasts and podcast listeners. At the time this episode was originally recorded the show was in 159 countries and now is in 192.  But starting a podcast is a lot of work and a big commitment, and if you don’t fancy that, then finding podcasts to be a guest on is another great way to leverage this platform to grow your brand, audience and business.  That’s why I’ve pulled this episode from the archives.  I’ve seen so many people make mistakes in how they approach podcast hosts and miss out on making the most of the opportunity if they do get on.  In this show I help you avoid the pitfalls and become an AWESOME podcast guest so that you can get get your message out there further and faster  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Which podcasts to approach. How to approach podcasters. What you need to have prepared for the interview. How to add value to the podcaster and set yourself up for success. The double win that will grow your audience and strengthen your relationship. The importance of sharing to your own audience. The AWESOME framework that pulls this all together.    Resources:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Five years ago, I launched The Speaking Club and it’s been an interesting journey. From me talking to myself in a little cubby hole, wondering if anyone would listen, to the show being downloaded in over 190 countries and it becoming a top 1% podcast, regularly in the charts. To recognise this milestone, I decided that I wanted to share my biggest learnings over the past five years, some of which I’ve already covered with you in podcast episodes and some which haven’t.  I hope that some of the aha moments I’ve had and share with you here, will help you too. Maybe as a new concept that gives you insight and shifts something that might be holding you back, or as a reminder for something you know but has bobbed below the surface. Where there is a companion episode, I’ll point you to it in case you want to dig deeper.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The counter intuitive positioning for growing your audience Why letting go of what you want is the best way to get it. The critical distinction between intention and attention. The concepts of hot and cold cognition. When being competitive can lead to less not more.   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Companion Episodes: How to Avoid Drowning Your Future in the Well of Intention - 170 Getting Results with the Law of Attraction… Whether You Believe it or Not! With Andrew Kap - 166 The Biggest Mistake in Pitching and Presenting and How to Avoid it! - 093 Build Your Niche, Not Your Brand - 094   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Play Bigger by Christopher Lockhead et al Niche Down by Christopher Lockead Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff    Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

A lot of the heavy lifting for your brand is done by the image you present to your target audience offstage.  People not only look at your credentials and experience, but also your photo to gauge how you come across and whether you’ll be a right fit for them or their audience.  That profile picture of you is often the start of the ‘know, like, trust’ journey and it’s important that you don’t fall at the first hurdle. So, as well as investing in developing your content and speaking skills, you also need to pay attention to your photo as another marketing asset.  That’s why I’ve bought Marcus Ahmad onto the show. He started his career in fashion photography leading shoots across the globe, including Paris, New York and London. From there he became a professor of photography, teaching today’s hot shots how to capture the ‘hot shot’!  More recently, he has switched into working with speakers, coaches and businesses, specialising in commercial branding shoots. He is here to help you nail your brand photos and more! Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How Marcus ended up doing what he does today. Why he believes that the single image is more powerful than the moving image. How your marketing plan should influence the way your branding shots are taken. Why you should pay attention to the background in your headshot. What storytelling photography is. How Marcus approaches photographing speakers, and why it’s a bit different to normal brand photography. Tips for making sure your branding photos and linkedIn profile give you the best chance of standing out visually. How Marcus has used speaking and storytelling to grow his business.   All things Marcus: www.marcusahmad.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusahmadphotography/    Book*: Ikigai - The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Moralles   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

As Brené Brown pointed out, there is power in being vulnerable. I believe there is even more power in showing that vulnerability through a story about a personal experience. BUT … if that story is emotionally charged then there are some additional things you need to consider before you share it.  That’s because it can be done badly, and when that happens you can make your audience feel uncomfortable, distract them from your core message and undermine your impact.  So, in this show, I’m going to be giving you the lowdown on what you should consider before you use an emotionally charged personal story in your talk and some tips for managing your own emotions when you share it. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The big mistakes people make when sharing emotionally charged stories. How to decide whether to use a painful personal story. What factors to consider when choosing how much to share.  Managing your audience’s emotional journey through your talk. How to manage your own emotions when you’re speaking. And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Phil Coley started off his business journey as a sports psychologist working with olympians, world and european champions in a variety of sports and disciplines. Phil’s ability to influence team performance in the sports arena was spotted by a business leader, who wanted to achieve the same success with his sales team. This led Phil to train 100 sales managers and initiated his switch from sports to business performance.  He started his own consultancy in 2007 and after initial success ended up losing everything, and having to start again… teaching him some of the most critical business lessons of all.  Today, Phil has a number of successful business interests including a sales & marketing agency, accountancy firm, recruitment company, digital publishing and wellbeing business. He and his business partner Phil and Mark have also developed their ‘SIMPLE’ programme which helps business owners have their own 'playbook' based on 6 key pillars. He is on the show to share his sales, business and speaking tips to help you grow your brand, audience and success. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The difference between sports psychology and sales psychology The work Phil did with high performing sports teams and athletes Why Phil switched from sports psychology to sales The biggest mistakes Phil has made on his business journey and why. The constants for sales success despite the ever changing landscape The levers that business owners should focus on to generate the biggest sales results. How Phil uses speaking to grow his business. How stories fit into the sales equation.   All things Phil: https://www.phil-coley.com  https://www.businessplusgroup.co.uk    Book*:Tackling Life: Striving for My Type of Perfection by Jonny Wilkinson   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Over my career, I’ve worked with lots of scientists, IT specialists and engineers, and I know that sometimes it can be challenging to communicate complicated concepts and ideas in a way that’s simple enough for your audience to understand. However, those people who can do this successfully stand out from the crowd and are sought after as speakers and leaders.  That’s why in this insights episode, I’ve reached into the archives and picked extracts from my episodes tackling this issue, alongside those from other experts spanning the disciplines of science, engineering and law who have developed a reputation, or had success in making the complex compelling to the layperson. You’re going to get ideas, tools and techniques for making your presentations scintillating and accessible for audiences, even if the information you’re sharing is highly technical. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover:  Karin Layton: How facts and technical details can get in the way of the message. What Karin did differently to prepare for her presentation. How stories and metaphors can work in a technical presentation. Why you’ve got to  kill your darlings.    Sarah Archer (Technically Speaking!): Tools that you can use to present your data in a way that engages your audience. Malcolm Gregory: Why stories are vital to make difficult content engaging. Why keeping detailed notes in a separate handout can help audiences to engage with your content in the moment. Why you should aim to be able to summarise your content in a sentence. What makes a great speaker. Katherine Brooke-Mackenzie: The importance of having a structure, frameworks and stories How humour can help with taboo topics. Why you need the loo before a big talk.   Sarah Archer (Can You Make Boring Subjects Sexy?): Why there are no boring subjects How you can make ordinary extraordinary The three laws involved in making a message go viral and how they apply to your speaking The three tools you can use to make any topic sexy   Guest Links: All things Karin: https://www.mimicid.com https://www.facebook.com/karinklayton Books*: Life of Pi by Jann Martel   All things Malcolm: http://www.roydswithyking.com email: Malcolm.gregory@roydswithyking.com Resources*  Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   All things Katherine: https://www.thehealthygutclinic.co.uk https://www.talkingaboutthebrownstuff.com https://www.facebook.com/talkingaboutthebrownstuff/ LinkedIN   Books and resources*: The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse   Sarah’s Books and Resources: Framing Your Talks for Bigger Impact - 050 My Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Canva - online graphic design tool The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Framing Your Talks for Bigger Impact by Sarah Archer - Episode 50   Full Episode Links Episode 011 - Technically Speaking! By Sarah Archer Episode 030 - The Natural Law of Good Public Speaking with Malcolm Gregory Episode 074 - How a Self-Proclaimed Geek Ditched the Facts and Turned Public Speaking from a Waking Nightmare into a Golden Opportunity with Karin Layton Episode 079 - Tips for Good Health and Tackling Taboo Subjects in Your Talks with Katherine Brooke-MacKenzie Episode 160 - Can You Make Boring Subjects Sexy? By Sarah Archer Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Shrenik Shah has been described as the ‘Yoda’ and ‘Mr Myagi’ of cancer.  At the age of 44 he was working in marketing to support his family, when he started to get unwell, he lost weight, began to lose his voice and after about six months of deterioration he decided to go to the Doctor.  The diagnosis was stage four vocal cord cancer, and he was given an ultimatum by a cancer surgeon … lose your voice or lose your life.  When he heard this he felt like his world was crashing down around him, but he trusted the surgeon and clung to hope. It was 26 years ago this week that Shrenik beat stage four vocal cord cancer, and although he lost the physical ability to speak, he was determined not to lose his voice. He felt compelled to share his story, so that others with and without cancer around the world could be inspired to find the courage to keep fighting for what they want. His work has benefited so many people in the field of laryngeal cancer and has motivated all the laryngectomees across the globe to never give up. Cancer has destroyed Shrenik's body. The treatment had a profound effect on his health. But it couldn't touch his will to win. I hope you enjoy his story.  What you’ll discover: How Shrenik remains so cheerful The story of his cancer journey and how he found his voice.  How he made the mindset shift to beat the odds.  What happened after he got the all clear 26 years ago. Why he felt compelled to share his story. How he felt before his first speaking gig after the surgery. How he keeps the audience engaged even though he can’t use pitch and tone.  What he plans to do next.  All things Shrenik: https://shrenik-shah.com http://www.shrenikshah2110.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrenik-shah-influencer  https://facebook.com/shrenik.shah.355  http://facebook.com/cancerwinnershrenik  https://twitter.com/shrenikshah2110    Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

In the last episode of the show I shared 12 podcasts that could help to level up your speaking skills. I also told you that my intention is that anyone I work with, through my programmes and this podcast has compelling content AND charisma as a speaker.  Speaking skills and delivering your message confidently are a big part of that, but there is one thing that separates the speakers you remember from those you forget. The speakers whose message lands with your heart as well as your head, and that thing is what I want to talk to you about today.  Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: What made the difference between a four star and five star show review and why it’s relevant to your speaking. The missing ‘thing’ that will make audiences remember you and your message. What might be stopping you from achieving this.  How Jackie discovered the ‘thing’ and the difference it made. The route to access your power. And more!!   TED Talk Link: Why My Identity is a Superpower Not an Obstacle - America Ferrera TED Talk   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Episode 224 - The Confidence ‘Catch 22’ for Using Stories and Humour in Speaking Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

To be a great public speaker you need substance and style. I’ve seen many speakers who are very showy, but their content completely misses the mark, and I’ve seen speakers with a great message to share, but who fail to communicate it in a way that engages their audience. I want anyone I work with, through my programmes and this podcast to have compelling content AND charisma as a speaker. I want you to have a talk that you’re excited to share and the confidence in your own speaking skills that means you step ‘on stage’ with power.  In this show, I want to focus on the second half of the speaking equation, supporting you with the delivery of your message. In my opinion there are four core speaking skills, mindset, storytelling, performance and humour, and that’s why I’m sharing a dozen episodes that really zero in on helping you develop these, so that you can get ready to rock after the summer break. Enjoy! What you’ll learn: The four core speaking skills you need to develop Tips to help you with managing your mindset Ways to develop your storytelling Insight around using your voice. How to power up your performance Tips for using humour in your talks. And more!! Links to Episodes: Mindset Mastery: Episode 24 - My Eight Hacks for Mental Resilience & Getting What You Want Episode 164 - Unblock the Dam and Set Your Stories Free! Episode 177 – Taking Back Control of Your Future with Tim Box   Storytelling Mastery: Episode 155 - The Seven Sins of Storytelling Episode 9 - The Secrets to Storytelling Part 3 Episode 036 – The Keys to Compelling Storytelling with Margot Leitman  Performance Tools: Episode 85 - How to find the Big Moments of Your Talk Episode 116 – Setting Your Authentic Voice Free for Great Public Speaking with Kristin Linklater Episode 039 – Body Language Secrets for Speaking and Sales Success with Shelly O’Donovan   Humour Episode 019 - Humour 101 for Public Speaking Episode 084 – Five Insider Tips for Adding Humour to Your Stories Episode 049 – How to Make Clever Funny with Dr. Steve Cross   Service Dog For Orion https://www.gofundme.com/f/service-dog-for-orion    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I can’t think of one person I’ve worked with, whom I haven’t had to coach on using more pauses in their talks. That’s because most of us are uncomfortable with silence even in 121 conversations, so throw an audience into the mix, plus nerves, and passion, and you have a recipe for speedy speaking. The trouble is that the pause is a powerful speaking tool that you want to be able to wield to make your public speaking more impactful and keep your audience with you. That’s why in this show I want to persuade you to be bold, commit and give it a try. Enjoy! What you’ll learn: Why the pause is so powerful. Why finding the big moments and pivot points in your talk is a vital part of the preparation process. The four reasons silence is your friend as a speaker How using a pause can build your confidence Why the pause is so critical for building connection with your audience How to use the pause to build emotion and grab attention  Why silence tells your audience to laugh And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.   

Many people suffer from performance anxiety and it can get in your way if you want to speak to grow your business - but stage fright can have a whole other level of impact if your business is performing. That is the situation that singer-songwriter Elisa De Napoli found herself in. She spent a number of years trying a number of different remedies to overcome her fears, but none of them worked. In the end, she found the answer right in front of her nose!  Now, Elisa is a best-selling author of the book, online course, and podcast ‘Dare to Be Seen’, which helps artists command the stage, magnify their presence, and defeat stage nerves so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world. She is an artist coach, hypnotherapist, and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. Under the stage name Elyssa Vulpes she has produced 12 albums, with a focus on inner transformation through sometimes dark and atmospheric sometimes comedic storytelling. She has been featured on radio, podcasts, blogs, and online magazines and today she is a guest on The Speaking Club. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Elisa’s journey as a singer song-writer. How her stage fright manifested itself and the impact it had on her music and performing. What it was that finally made her do something about it. How she overcame her stage fright and how she knew she’d beaten it. Why she has a different stage name. Elisa’s three big tips for managing stage fright. Her biggest tip for how to show up authentically when you perform. How Elisa uses storytelling in her songs and business. Why it’s important for musicians and artists to be confident communicators.   All things Elisa: https://elisadinapoli.com/speakingclub https://elisadinapoli.com/stage-fright-3/ https://elisadinapoli.com/how-to-overcome-stage-fright/ https://www.facebook.com/MindsetCoachWellington https://www.instagram.com/elyssavulpes/ Music: http://www.elyssavulpes.com  Book: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Most of us human beings are weird. We make these declarations about what we want, then when it comes to taking the steps necessary to make that happen, we do everything we can to avoid them. And the longer we do that, the bigger the task seems to be and the more we beat ourselves up for not doing it. If you have behaved the same way, or you’re stuck at the moment, then take solace from the fact that you aren’t alone. All of us do it, and more often than not for the same reason. In fact this situation came up recently in a coaching session with one of my Speaking Club Live members, Donna Ferenth, who has kindly agreed to let me share our discussion with you. Donna is the owner of a multiple taste award winning artisan tea company called Unravel Tea, based in the highlands of Scotland. She first came into my world through my Snackable Story Challenge and has carried on working with me on her talks and content over the past couple of years in The Speaking Club. Following our session Donna took action and I hope that listening in on our discussion may help to get you unstuck too. Enjoy! What you’ll learn: What’s getting in the way of Donna taking action The important distinction I discovered around the age of 40. Who Arnold and Betty are and where they get their power from.  How you can manage your version of Arnold and Betty. Why you can be sorted in one aspect of your life but issues can resurface in business.  The double-edged sword of procrastination. What the most successful people do in relation to completing tasks that move their business forward. And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) All things Donna: https://unraveltea.com https://www.instagram.com/unraveltea/ Books: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts: Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Dre Baldwin has approached his life as if he is the exception to the rule. He has achieved what some people would have deemed impossible … becoming a pro basketball player without playing for his college basketball team. His story is fascinating as is the way that he thinks about what’s possible for him, and the way that he views obstacles that others would see as insurmountable. Today, Dre is the CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. He has given 4 TEDxTalks and has authored 31 books.  Hi Youtube content has been viewed over 73 million times. His daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over 2,200 episodes and over 4.5 million listeners.  If you feel that you’re not achieving your potential, and you want to get some inspiration, new ways of thinking alongside practical tips for managing your life and business goals to fulfil your ambitions then do check this interview out. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How Dre overcame the odds and went from having no varsity experience to becoming a pro basketball player.  Dre’s view on hard work versus talent.  The highs and lows of being a professional basketball player The ‘aha’ moment Dre had that set him on the path to what he does today. Why he made the switch from basketball to mindset tips in his videos. The right balance to get between sharing successes and failures and why. The significance of ‘The Third Day’ in achieving your goals. Why Dre believes there is no such thing as overconfidence. How being shy affected Dre’s speaking. Dre’s strategy for getting TEDx talk spots.  How he uses stories in his talks and videos. The part that speaking has played in growing his audience and business. All things Dre: Website - http://DreAllDay.com/ http://ThirdDayBook.com http://Instagram.com/DreBaldwin http://YouTube.com/Dreupt http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGame http://LinkedIn.com/in/DreAllDay http://Twitter.com/DreAllDay http://clubhouse.com/@drebaldwin And here's a link for the FREE 30-minute "Game Session" specifically for The Speaking Club listeners: http://www.WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com/speakingclub And Dre's text number to get his FREE #DailyMotivation text is: 1.305.384.6894 Books*: 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene The Third Day by Dre Baldwin   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

We all want our talks and messaging to have punch, to take our audience closer towards saying ‘yes’ to our idea, change, product or service. But that won’t happen unless we understand and include what I call ‘the big idea’. When I’ve taught this concept to people I’ve seen the lightbulb go on, and it helps them to shape not only their talk, but the other messaging around what they do.  That’s why I wanted to share it with you.  Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: What the ‘big idea’ is. Why you need to get clarity on your ‘big idea’.   The big problem with the big idea. How you solve the big problem. The three audience segments you are communicating with. Where you should use the ‘big idea’. And more!! Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Everyone, to some degree, has anxiety around speaking, and it can affect us all in different ways. Maybe it affects your ability to relax, try new things and show your personality when you speak, or maybe anxiety is paralyzing you, and keeping you stuck and small.  That’s why in this episode I’ve gathered together insights from experts with different perspectives on managing anxiety and fear, and thrown my own two penneth into the mix for you to consider. What Mark, Clare, Tim, Colette and I share will give you some new ways to look at anxiety and tips for managing it, so that you can begin to fully step into your speaking power.  If you want to start speaking, or feel more at ease on stage, so that you can be fully self expressed … sharing your passion, purpose and personality with more impact then listen up!  Enjoy!   What you'll discover Mark Visser: The mind-body connection and the sequence in which our bodies shut down because of fear. How Mark nearly blacked out with fear the first time he spoke! Mark’s tips for managing future based ‘imagined’ fear.  Tim Box: A new way to frame anxiety. Tips for managing anxiety. Tips for managing anxiety related to public speaking.  Dr Clare Roberts: The different mental and physical aspects of anxiety. The physical symptoms of public speaking anxiety and how to minimize them.  Using graded exposure to overcome fear and build confidence. Techniques to get you into your ‘speaking’ performance state. Colette Etheridge: Whether anxiety is an illness or a state of mind. The difference between types of anxiety and phobias. How fear of speaking on stage or on video is driven by our beliefs. Sarah Archer Tactics for tackling ‘bad’ stories. What we’re really scared of. The two most powerful tools you can deploy in your life to become unstoppable.   Guest Links: All things Mark: Website(s): https://www.theoceanwarrior.com https://www.markvisser.net Facebook: @MarkVisser   Books*: The Big Wave Method by Mark Visser   All things Tim: www.thecontrolsystem.co.uk https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-akeh4-a50450 https://www.youtube.com/c/TimBoxMindCoach  @timboxmindcoach (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/timboxhypnotist (Facebook) TEDx - How to Stop Feeling Anxious About Anxiety by Tim Box   All things Clare: https://www.generationcalm.com https://www.youtube.com/c/GenerationCalm https://www.facebook.com/Generationcalm https://www.instagram.com/generationcalm/   All things Colette: https://smallstepscounsellingservice.com https://www.facebook.com/SmallStepsGlos/ https://childbehavioursolutions.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ChildBehaviourSolutions/   Full Episode Links 141 - Wave Goodbye to Your Fears with Mark Visser 177 - Taking Back Control of Your Future with Tim Box 208 - Overcoming the Different Dimensions of Public Speaking Anxiety with Dr Clare Roberts 113 - Understanding Anxiety and how To Beat It with Colette Etheridge 91 - Breaking Free From ‘Bad Stories’ by Sarah Archer   Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

If you’re anything like me at the moment, you may feel torn between wanting to be a global citizen and keep up with the news, and wanting to forget about it all and bury your head in the sand. Our world is facing multiple challenges and at a time when we should be joining together to overcome them, we seem more divided than ever. All of this can make you feel helpless and hopeless.  That’s why I wanted to bring this show back to the top.  Devin Thorpe believes that we do have hope and one person can make a difference. He has a huge mission and a big message because of a promise he made to himself at the age of 11.   After spending many years in a corporate career within the finance function, he pivoted after taking a long hard look at his life, and set out on a new path.  Today, Devin speaks all over the world, sharing his mission and training companies on crowd funding and corporate social responsibility. He is also a regular writer for Forbes magazine and a podcast host.  In this ‘best of’ episode he shares how he got into paid speaking, how it enables him to fulfill his mission and what he does to put his talks together. We also consider how Devin uses humour in his writing and speaking to increase the impact of his message.  Enjoy!   What you’ll learn:     How losing something you care about can be a catalyst for a bigger life.     Why it’s important to be conscious of our bias in life.     How Corporate Social Responsibility can increase profitability.     Why it’s good to be polarising to increase the impact of your message and reach the right people.     How Devin transitioned from Finance to paid speaking.     Devin’s process for creating his talks.     Why it’s important to watch yourself back as a speaker to improve your craft.     How you can tell if you’re a good speaker.     Why you should always make it easy for people to give you money.   All things Devin: https://www.devinthorpe.com Barry Manilow Blog @devindthorpe   Books by Devin*: 925 Ideas to Help You Save Money, Get Out of Debt and Retire A Millionaire: So You Can Leave Your Mark on the World Adding Profit by Adding Purpose: The Corporate Social Responsibility Handbook Crowdfunding for Social Good. Financing Your Mark on the World Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom: A Financial Planning Guide for Latter Day Saint Families Don’t Just Build a Network, Build a Movement Your Mark on the World   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/TSC Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

I see so many people with a great story to tell and an important message to share getting deflated and frustrated after their talks.  Even after people in the audience come up after and say… “that was so inspirational … thank you”  They get upset and frustrated because despite being inspired, no-one takes action.  And when that happens it leads to the inevitable question. What am I doing wrong?  The problem is that so many people confuse being ‘inspirational’ with being ‘motivational’. But being inspirational isn’t enough. Your talk also needs to create the desire in your audience to do something. Which is what ‘motivational’ actually means. And that’s what this show will help you to do.  Enjoy! What you’ll learn: The difference between inspirational and motivational. The three things you need to do to make a story motivational.  How you make a story matter to your audience. What levers you have to pull to get them into action. How you take an inspirational talk and make it motivational. Why you need a deep understanding of your audience to make this work. And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I reached out to invite Gavin Howarth to be a guest on the podcast for a number of reasons.  Firstly, he writes some of the most engaging and authentic posts I’ve seen on LinkedIN that get a lot of traction Secondly, one of his posts made reference to an experience he had whilst waiting to do a talk recently, and I knew that this would be useful to you. Thirdly, he is a brilliant leader and has a powerful vision for his company and his team that I am sure will be an inspiration to you.  So … who is he? Well Gavin is the Managing Director of Howarths, and his company helps thousands of other businesses manage one of the most challenging aspects of navigating growth - taking on and managing people. Howarths advises companies on HR, Employment law, Health & Safety, and getting the best out of a team, and their client retention rate is incredibly high.  In this show we cover what it takes to be a great leader and create a high performance culture underpinned by people who love to come to work.  But we of course also look at how Gavin has embraced authentic storytelling in his talks and linkedIn posts to grow a big following and attract more clients.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The key events that led Gavin to what he does today. Gavin’s view on the three things that are most critical for sustainable success. Why Gavin gets reminded he is going to die 5 times a day. How Howarths develop and encourage personality and individuality at work and why it’s important to the business. The qualities of a great leader. Why Gavin hates the term ‘soft skills’. What happened when Gavin did a talk in a room full of business power houses. How Gavin managed his thinking whilst waiting to go on stage.  The process Gavin uses to create his LinkedIn content. The mantra that underpins Howarth’s business success. All things Gavin: Website -  www.howarths-uk.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinhowarth/ https://www.wecroak.com The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

If you want your talks to stand out, inspire, entertain and be more memorable, then you need to use stories and humour.  Getting the right stories together and crafting appropriate jokes are the first thing you need to get right, but that doesn’t guarantee things will go the way you want. That’s because there is another issue that I see tripping people up in this area, and often they’re not even aware that they’re doing it. That’s what I want to cover today.  I’m going to share exactly what this problem is and also show you what you need to do to stop it from sabotaging your success. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: Why you should consider using stories and humour in your talks. What you need to think about when choosing your material.  The trap that many speakers fall into when using stories and humour in their talks.  How you can influence the audience reaction to your talk by the way that you’re thinking about it. Why you could be teaching your audience not to laugh and what to do instead.. The connection point between an analogy and your message and why it needs to be strongly made.  And more!!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Elevator pitches are often thought of as only relevant for entrepreneurs, sales people and business owners. But I’m here to let you know that if you are an employee, then you need to understand how to create a pitch too. In this show, I’m going to share all the reasons why you need a pitch, the big mistakes people make, and the ingredients of a great pitch. My aim is that you understand what you need to do to create a pitch that works, and gives you the confidence to share about what you do, or your idea or project in a way that will shine.  If you want to always be ready to take your shot, then this is for you! Enjoy! What you’ll learn: Why you need to understand how to create a compelling pitch. The biggest mistakes people make with pitches. The elements of a great pitch. Why you need to be aware of your ‘perceived’ weak points. A simple pitch structure. And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources:   UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

In this episode I’ve pulled together insights from four powerhouse networkers, and each of them is an expert in creating value and building relationships. What they share will make sure you grow your network powerfully and authentically, so that your business or career prospers and you make some great friends along the way. Devora Zack has carved out a reputation as a networking guru, and what she has to share about authentic networking is valid whether you're doing it online or eyeball to eyeball.  She’s been featured in many publications and media such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Women’s Health and Fast Company - to name but a few! Stefan Thomas believes that putting effort into building and sustaining relationships at scale, over time, has benefits for every person, whether they own their own business, work for a company, or do a mixture of both. The trouble is that as Stefan says: “What most people think networking is, and what it actually is, are two very different things.” Peter Beaumont has led the marketing teams for some of the most iconic global brands, in a career spanning over 80 countries. In that time he figured out the secret to managing and building strategic business relationships, and now he speaks and consults with other companies using his six step process to help them develop more powerful connections and take things to the next level. Brandon Fong learned lessons at a young age from his parents that enabled him to master three of the most important skills that an entrepreneur needs for success. At 22 using those skills he made a connection that would change his life. He has continued to build on those skills and today he is on the journey to his own seven figure business and is helping entrepreneurs use his ‘Magic Connection’ method to develop relationships that will change their lives too. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover:  Devora: Four great tips for getting the most out of a networking event. Why you should follow up and what to consider in your follow-up to increase the chances of them saying yes. How to avoid the traps that damage rapport. Addressing the balance of speaking and listening in networking conversations.   Stefan: Whether you should always agree to 121 follow ups.  Getting the balance right in 121 conversations between asking versus telling. Why you should take advantage of longer speaking slots in networking meetings. Why storytelling is important for successful networking and marketing.   Peter: How to define the key relationships you need to influence and develop. The important ingredients for developing strategic partnerships. How you know if you’re doing ‘human to human’ business relationships right.    Brandon: The ‘Ikea effect’ and how you can use this principle to add value to people who are more successful than you. The slipstream technique and how you can use it to accelerate your success. Brandon’s ‘Magic Connection’ method and the three ingredients for success. The benefits of ‘no’ oriented questions and how to use them. An example of an email using Brandon’s ‘magic connection’ method, which helped him change his life at 22.    Guest Links: All things Devora: Website: https://www.myonlyconnect.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devora.zack  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devora-zack Books*: Networking for People Who Hate Networking Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time Managing for People Who Hate Managing All things Stefan: stefanthomas.biz https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanthomasnetworking/ https://www.instagram.com/thenetworkingretreat/ Books*: Instant Networking by Stefan Thomas Business Networking for Dummies by Stefan Thomas Win the Room by Stefan Thomas   All things Brandon: https://brandon-fong.com Search for the The 7 Figure Millennials Podcast Magic Connection Method: www.magicconnectionmethod.com  Coupon Code for the accelerator program: 7FM More advanced training and bonuses: www.bfo.ng/tsc   Twitter: @BrandonSFong   All things Peter: Website: http://connxn.net LinkedIn: Peter M Beaumont Twitter: @pbeaumConnXN Email: peter.beaumont@ConnXN.net    Books*:The Relationship Roadmap - Peter Beaumont   Full Episode Links The Inside Track to Networking Like a Boss! With Devora Zack - 128 How to Build and Grow Your Professional Network with Stefan Thomas - 201 How to Captivate the Room When You’re Networking on Zoom - 144 How to Make that One Connection That Could Change Everything with Brandon Fong - 147 Why You Need to Be More Strategic About Business Relationships with Peter Beaumont - 143 Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

With a Master's in Health Science, Verla Fortier is a former Director of Surgery at The Toronto Hospitals in Toronto, Ontario and a retired Associate Professor of Nursing at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.  She is also a returning guest to The Speaking Club, and she is back because she has written a new book that I believe will save lives. In episode 88, her first interview with me, she shared her own story of what happened when she was diagnosed with systemic lupus just a few days before she was due to retire to her hometown of Manitoba.  That led to her writing her first book, ‘Take Back Your Outside Mindset’, creating a podcast, and becoming a speaker and expert about green space. If you haven’t heard that interview then do have a listen. At around the same time she received her lupus diagnosis, Verla’s lifelong friend Lesley, died of a sudden cardiac arrest on a three day road trip. Verla couldn’t understand why it happened, because Lesley had been a healthy woman.  The mystery surrounding Lesley’s passing stopped Verla from being able to accept and grieve the passing of her best friend. It haunted her so much that as soon as she was strong enough, she set out to solve it. Her latest book is the result of that investigation, and what Verla discovered about what happened to her friend on that road trip is shocking. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Why Verla felt compelled to write this book. How Verla unraveled the mystery of her best friend’s death.  Verla’s thoughts on why conventional medicine so far behind in relation to this research. What your heart variability measurement is and how it can act as an early warning system for ill health and save lives. Some of the myths and mistakes around managing your heart health that are putting people at risk. How to look after your heart if you live in a city Why you need to take more responsibility for protecting your heart. How going outside for just three minutes a day can make you more sexy. How Verla is planning to use speaking to get the message out there. All things Verla: Website - Treesmendus.com Take Back Your Outside Mindset by Verla Fortier Take Back Your Outside Mindset Workbook by Verla Fortier Optimise Your Heart Rate by Verla Fortier   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

So many organisations struggle to implement change effectively. Certainly in my many years of being involved in projects and big change programmes, I rarely saw one that didn’t overrun, exceed the budget and lose employee goodwill along the way. It wasn’t until I left the corporate world and trained in marketing, sales and influencing that I understood why it happened so often, and how to proactively dismantle the barriers and obstacles that get in the way. So … in this show I want to answer two questions for you: Why are most organisations crap at effecting change? How can stories help leaders to make change happen successfully? And just so that we’re on the same page … to me successful change means minimal deviation from plan and budget, minimal disruption and minimal loss of employee goodwill. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: Why most organisations struggle to implement change successfully  The Star Trek story that illustrates why change is hard. Why I fell out of love with the 80’s Highlander film and how that can help you win hearts and minds. The map for a story led change talk How to use that map to create your talk Why you should pay extra attention to the questions you get asked by your audience The three different groups you will find in every change scenario. Why you don’t need to be creative to use stories in your talks And more!!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

If you listened to episode 218 of the show you will have heard me talking to AnnMarie Wyncoll, who helps people write and publish their books. But one thing that AnnMarie was very clear on was that once the book is written whether you’re with a publishing company or self-publishing - the marketing and promotion of that book pretty much rests with you. You probably won’t be surprised to hear that speaking is one of the most effective ways to build an audience and make more book sales. But you don’t often get specific advice about what to put in the talk and how to adapt it for the multiple speaking mediums that you can use to get your message out there. That’s where this episode comes in. Enjoy! What you’ll learn: Why you need to spend time creating a talk about your book The ingredients that need to be in the talk about your book Ideas for creating your book promotion campaign How you can adapt that talk for different platforms Tips for making the pitch to talk And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Have you got a story to tell? Do you have a big message to share? Perhaps you should consider writing a book. Just like a great talk, a book is a fantastic way to bring that message or story alive for people and in a way that you can scale… as long as it’s done in the right way. But there are many potential traps waiting to slow you down, or stop you from getting the book finished and out into the world, that’s where this show can help. My guest AnnMarie Wyncoll is an author and founder of Begin a Book. Her desire to become an author was born when she had an epiphany about her life with a toilet brush in her hand.  Unfortunately, her journey was fraught with obstacles to overcome, but she didn’t give up and eventually she held her first book in her hands. Today, through her company Begin a Book, she makes the book creation process stress free and easy for other aspiring authors.  In this show, she will be sharing how to avoid the pitfalls of publishing and she’ll also be giving you some brilliant advice to make sure your book has the best chance of reaching the people who need to read it. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: What a toilet brush moment is and what caused AnnMarie to have hers. What made her switch from being a part-time author to launching a book company. The people who AnnMarie thinks shouldn’t write a book.  The three big traps people can fall into on the book creation journey. The three things AnnMarie had wished she’d known before she wrote and published her first book. What’s better - self-publishing or working with a publishing company. How you should tackle talking about real people. How you should handle quotes in books. The best ways to go about promoting your book once you have it. How AnnMarie uses speaking in her business.   All things AnnMarie: www.beginabook.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmariewyncoll/ Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tscYour ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Your voice is one of the most neglected, yet most important tools you have as a public speaker.  Your ability to be heard clearly, to last out the talk energetically, and to connect powerfully with the emotions of your audience are all reliant on your voice. That’s why for the first of the insights episodes, I have pulled together highlights from some of the best voice artists and teachers to help you ensure that you are looking after and fully utilising this incredible instrument.  First up, joining me on the show is Jay Miller. Jay has spent the last 20 years training speakers, actors and business people how to develop a great voice, as well as overcome anxiety around public speaking. He is now one of Canada’s finest voice and speech coaches, appearing across the Canadian media, and his work has had a profound effect, not only on building compelling and engaging voices, but also on the lives of those people that work with him.  Helen Langford is a voice actor, who absolutely loves the sound of her own voice … and so do lots of others. She works for many corporate clients, including household names, and every day she tells stories, explains tricky concepts, promotes brilliant ideas and gets to be somebody new! Kristin Linklater has sadly passed away since recording the original interview, which makes what she shares even more precious. She had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and actor in Europe and America, working with some of the most prestigious theatre companies and dramatic institutions in the world. She also wrote one of the seminal books on voice technique based on hearing ‘the person, not the voice Enjoy! What you’ll discover:  Jay: The distinction between projection and speaking louder.  Why you should treat your voice like a plant you love.  A tip you can use to sound better tomorrow and develop vocal stamina.   Sarah: How you can influence the emotional state of your audience  Things that can affect the pitch of your voice as a public speaker  Tips for getting more pitch variation   Helen: How to avoid the droning voice. Why your voice is never fully dressed without a smile  The difference between pitch and tone Simple vocal warm up exercises you can do at the side of the stage.    Kristin: The connection between mind, body and voice.   Examples of bad voice habits and how they impact the quality of our performance?  How trying to control our voice reduces our vocal stamina. Why public speakers must ‘feel’ the words and not hide behind a presentational tone.   Guest Links: All things Jay: Jay’s Website –http://voiceandspeech.com Jay’s YouTube Channel - Visit Voice & Speech on YouTube Discounted video course Jay Miller: The Back Exercise Video - https://youtu.be/_97RZ7uRuQs   All things Helen: https://www.helenlangfordvoiceovers.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensvoice/   All things Kristin: https://www.linklatervoice.com Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater  Freeing Shakespeare’s Voice by Kristin Linklater   Full Guest Episode Links: Episode 047 - Raise Your Voice with Jay Miller  Episode 053 - Four Tools to Help Avoid Being a Dull Speaker by Sarah Archer Episode 076 - How to tell a Story with Your Voice with Helen Langford Episode 116 - Setting Your Authentic Voice Free for Great Public Speaking with Kristin Linklater   Resources: The consonant scale warm up: Ba ba ba bee, ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba, bee, bee, bee, baa, baa, baa, boo, boo, boo Ca ca ca cee, ca ca ca caa, ca ca ca cee, cee, cee caa, caa, caa, coo, coo, coo And so on!   Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

There is lots of information out there around how to use slides in the right way, and indeed I covered this in great detail in podcast episode 082 The Seven Deadly Slide Sins and How to Avoid them.  But what there isn’t much on is the answer to the question of whether you should use them in the first place, which is one I’ve been asked a lot recently. So, in this episode I want to give you my definitive answer to the question ‘Should I use Slides’ and explain why I came to that conclusion. I hope it gives you a few ahas and helps you to have more impact when you speak. Enjoy! What you’ll learn: My view on whether speakers should use slides What the ‘Tinder Swindler’ and ‘Inventing Anna’ can teach us about using slides.  What a visual anchor is and how to use them when you talk.  Myths around slide use Alternatives to using slides   And more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Allan Paivio - Mr Canada 1948 The Seven Deadly Slide Sins and How to Avoid Them - 082 UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Jackie Brennan spent over 30 years building a career in the construction industry. She was dedicated, career focused and ambitious and worked her way up to become a senior leader. But after returning from an overseas contract, she decided to take a rare short break before the next one. Something happened in that time at home that turned her view of her life upside down.  Despite having every intention to return, after her revelation she found that she couldn’t bring herself to do it, and that short pause turned into a permanent break from a corporate job. It also forged a new purpose for her, and a complete change in direction. Today, Jackie uses her experience and her skills in complementary therapies to share a new perspective on mental wellbeing.  Through her speaking and coaching she challenges conventional thinking, and sets out a different approach for individuals and organisations. One that will enable them to avoid the traps of burnout and poor mental health and secure all the benefits of sustainable high performance. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How Jackie discovered she was burnt out. The unconscious baggage that we carry that can influence our lives and create our biggest regrets.  Why the conventional way of tackling burnout and mental wellbeing is not working.  The obstacles Jackie is having to overcome in sharing her message? The huge benefits for individuals and organisations in tackling burn out differently. Three big tips for creating a sustainable, high performance culture. How Jackie uses speaking and storytelling to get her message out there.   All things Jackie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-brennan https://contactjackie.com https://www.youtube.com/c/InnerFluency   Books*:  Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires by Ester and Jerry Hicks   Play Bigger: How Rebels and Innovators Create New Categories and Dominate Markets by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, Kevin Maney Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

It’s no secret that telling stories is the single most powerful tool you can have in your speaking and marketing. But not all stories are created equal.  There are some that are simply a series of events pulled together into a narrative arc that certainly meet the definition of a ‘story’.  And then, there are the others …  … the stories that get into your head and your heart and cause you to feel something… maybe anger, hope or laughter. And that makes you want to share them, and then that story becomes your story.  So, what is it that sets these two types of stories apart? Emotion.  Emotional stories win attention, keep your audience GLUED, and take  them on a journey, but the big question is how do you make a story emotional?   That’s what you’ll discover in this episode!   Enjoy! What you’ll learn: The tools of emotion Where you should use them How to turn emotion into a burning platform for action Why you should lead with emotion How you can create emotion even when the subject matter seems very dry. And lots more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                    leave a comment below.  Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

For 20 years Shelley Purchon taught people from all over the world to improve their English. Then she decided to turn the tables. She now helps English speakers to adjust the way that THEY communicate, so that people who didn’t grow up with English as a mother tongue can understand them more easily. Shelley learned the hard way how it feels to try to understand a foreign language when she moved to Spain in her twenties. Seven years later she moved back to the UK and taught refugees. She began to notice that although her students could understand her, they were struggling to understand other English people. She realised that most native English Speakers just didn’t know how to adjust their speech for a person who wasn’t fluent in English.  In 2018 Shelley set up English Unlocked to tackle this problem.  In this episode, she shares some great tips for individuals and organisations, so that you can make your message equally engaging for everyone you’re speaking to, no matter how good their English is. If you have international clients and colleagues, or if English isn’t your first language, you are going to love this episode.    Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: Shelley’s own experience as a non-native living in Spain. The epiphany she had that started her on the journey to starting her company.  Why someone who speaks fluently in your language may still struggle to integrate seamlessly into your business.  Why being a native speaker could be costing you sales and business opportunities.  The challenges that Shelley has faced in getting people to pay attention to this problem and how she overcame them. The three biggest benefits for an individual or organisation of modifying their language.  The biggest mistakes people make when they speak to non-native speakers. Tips that will make all the difference to engaging non-native speakers.  Whether it’s still possible to effectively use metaphors, analogies, stories and humour when you’re speaking to an international audience.  What Shelley has noticed about the way I can communicate better on the podcast.   https://www.englishunlocked.co.uk/post/how-did-english-unlocked-get-started https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-inclusive-your-company-non-native-english-speakers-purchon https://www.englishunlocked.co.uk/post/watch-this-video   All things Shelley: How To Be Understood By Overseas Clients (And Avoid Losing Sales) Code for Discount to Shelley’s Event: ARCHER50 https://www.englishunlocked.co.uk/ https://www.englishunlocked.co.uk/weekly-drop-in https://www.englishunlocked.co.uk/free-downloads https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-purchon-38969b107/ The LinkedIn post relating to international humour   Books: The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and Others in Your Life  by Helen Palmer   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

How lucky are you? Does it matter if you are lucky or not when it comes to success in business and speaking? What if you’ve been looking at the matter of luck in completely the wrong way. In this episode, I’m going to show you that you can increase your chances of being lucky, and as a result create more success for yourself.  Lucky people leave breadcrumbs for us to follow and I’m going to be sharing what those are so that you can become the architect, rather than a victim of chance.  Then in relation to speaking and business specifically, I’m going to give you the equivalent of a four leafed clover so that you can confidently grab opportunities and move forward in your mission. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why luck isn’t entirely down to chance. How you can influence luck in four different ways. A different way to look at luck that gives you more control over your success. How to create more chance of success in speaking. The four leaf clover of speaking. And lots more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Forbes Article by David Kleinhandler The Luck Factor by Dr Richard Wiseman  Resources: UNICEF UKRAINE AID RED CROSS UKRAINE AID Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.  Subscribe on iTunes.  

Chances are all the films you love, all the books you devour, have pulled you in because you can relate not only to the character and their journey, but to the underlying messages that apply universally to all human beings.  There are recurring symbols and motifs weaved into the fabric of stories from ‘The Three Little Pigs’ to ‘Harry Potter’, that signal, repeat and reinforce the themes that writers from Shakespeare to Quentin Tarantino use to draw us in and deliver a moral takeaway. Speakers and copy writers can also use universal themes and the tools of symbols and motifs in stories and more widely in their content to hook the audience, keep them engaged and get them to remember the core message and action points.  In this ‘best of’ show re-run, I’m going to share what I know about universal themes and story plots, and some examples of how you can use them practically in your public speaking and marketing content.  Enjoy! What this episode covers: What universal themes and basic story plots are Why they are important in stories, speaking, and marketing copy The different types of universal themes  How symbols and motifs reinforce universal themes and what they are The options for story plots  How you might use them in your speaking and in business.  Resources: How to Find Stories to Share in Your Talks, Teaching and Marketing Content - Episode 033 Simon Sinek Forbes Article Simon Sinek – Ted Talk JK Rowling Harvard Commencement I feel Pretty Trailer   https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Dr. Clare Roberts has gone from being a clinical psychologist in the UK, to a YouTuber in Florida. Her YouTube channel, Generation Calm, which she juggles while still being a full-time homeschooling mum, now has 25,000 subscribers and over 2 million views. Her channel helps people looking to better manage their mind and live a more powerful life. She posts videos on stress management techniques, anxiety relief and relaxation methods, including guided meditations, which are very popular.  In part 1 of my interview with Clare, we talked about all things public speaking anxiety and how to tackle it. Now, in this second part of the interview we’re getting into all things YouTube.  So, if you’re thinking of using YouTube to get your message out there and as a growth strategy to build your audience and income, then you’ve got to grab a listen to this episode.  Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: What made Clare decide to start doing YouTube videos How to choose what topics to do videos about How Clare overcame her nerves were you before recording her first video How often should you post on YouTube What equipment Clare uses to record her videos How long it can take before your channel gets traction How important are using stories in your YouTube videos The three big things Clare wishes she had known when she was starting out on YouTube Why everyone should have a YouTube channel   All things Clare: https://www.generationcalm.com https://www.youtube.com/c/GenerationCalm https://www.facebook.com/Generationcalm https://www.instagram.com/generationcalm/   Books*:  Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

In this show I’m going to be sharing an important distinction you need to make when you’re creating your talk. This is something that comes up regularly when I’m working with people on their signature talks, because it’s an easy trap to fall into. The problem is that if you don’t recognise and address this distinction, you could invest time and money to produce a talk that doesn’t get you results. And we don’t want that! So, if you want to be sure your talk (and indeed) marketing hits the right target and helps you make a difference and grow your business, then listen on. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The fundamental mistake many speakers are making that will be costing them sales. The big distinction you need to make in order to sell when you speak Why every talk needs to sell The questions to ask yourself to make your signature talk into a powerful marketing asset. How to make every talk count with this one off time investment And lots more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Dr. Clare Roberts has gone from being a clinical psychologist in the UK, to a YouTuber in Florida. Her YouTube channel, Generation Calm, which she juggles while still being a full-time homeschooling mum, now has 25,000 subscribers and over 2 million views. (At the time of recording in January 2022) Her channel helps people looking to better manage their mind and live a more powerful life. She posts videos on stress management techniques, anxiety relief and relaxation methods, including guided meditations, which are very popular.  In part 1 of my interview with Clare, we are talking about public speaking anxiety and how to tackle it. If you have issues with confidence around public speaking then this is well worth a listen to pick up tips, tools and new ideas to stop fear getting in the way of sharing your message.  Enjoy! What you’ll learn: How Clare shifted from NHS psychologist to YouTube influencer The differences between psychiatrists, psychologists and counselors. Clare’s own experience of public speaking anxiety and how it showed up in her life. The different mental and physical aspects of anxiety. The physical symptoms of public speaking anxiety and how to minimize them.  Using graded exposure to overcome fear and build confidence. Why it’s not about being ‘ready’ to speak, but about being ‘committed’ to starting on the journey.  The role that Dolly Parton played in helping her get started with her speaking.  Techniques to get you into your ‘speaking’ performance state. Why you should give airtime to negative self-talk and how to do it in the right way.   All things Clare: https://www.generationcalm.com https://www.youtube.com/c/GenerationCalm https://www.facebook.com/Generationcalm https://www.instagram.com/generationcalm/   Books*:  Susan Jeffers - Feel The Fear and Do it Anyway The Alter Ego Effect - Todd Herman The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity - Julia Cameron   Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Peter Roper has ridden the rollercoaster of business success.  After many successful years in a corporate career, where he was responsible for a company turning over £38 million, Peter set out to create his own business in 1996.  The journey as a business owner was not easy and led to some of the biggest challenges of his life, and the greatest insights about business success.  Alongside his business journey, Peter has been a professional speaker, President of the Professional Speakers’ Association and author of best selling books. In 2015, Peter formed the Family Business Practice, to help family business owners successfully develop the skills, experience and networking community that enable their businesses to thrive. This episode is going to deliver speaking and business gold, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: The roller coaster business and life journey that led Peter to what he does today. The three biggest lessons Peter learned from his experience. Why he created an organization focussed specifically on family businesses. How Peter’s long, professional speaking career started.  What makes a great speaker. What a ‘natural’ speaker is Three tips to help people shift towards more ‘natural’ speaking. How Peter decides what to include in each talk. Why Peter believes everyone should develop their speaking skills.   All things Peter: familybusinesspractice.com    Books:  And Death Came Third … by Andy Lopata and Peter Roper Running on Empty by Peter Roper Positive Personality Profiles by Dr Robert Rohm   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe to the show.

When peoples’ attention spans are so short you can’t afford to lose your audience by making your message complicated or confusing. That’s why in this episode, I’m sharing four of the biggest mindset barriers that get in the way of your message landing with impact and what you should do to combat them. I’m also aiming to shatter one of the big myths that really winds me up and in my opinion will also hold you back with your speaking.  If you want to make sure you’re connecting with your audience and making it easy for them to see the value of your idea, product or service then have a listen to this show. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: One of the biggest struggles people have in speaking and marketing The story of Karin and the leap of faith that got a big result. The four mindset obstacles that get in the way of us connecting with our audience. You and Superman have more in common than you think. The beginners mindset and why it’s so powerful. How to make your message connect with your audience. The information trap you need to avoid. The KISS myth and why it winds me up. How to show you’re a real expert. And lots more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

For 17 years Marcus Cauchi did sales all wrong, but then he discovered a different way to sell that not only led to amazing results but also created an amazing customer experience.  Marcus is a 35+ year sales veteran who teaches sellers that they get further when they learn to collaborate, not manipulate, and serve others instead of serving themselves.  Over the years, he has helped companies generate in excess of £6.5bn in additional and repeat sales.  Marcus works with organizations to align the efforts of their marketing, sales, customer success, channel sales and account growth teams, so that they create a safe, risk-free environment for their clients and customers. An environment in which they enjoy a seamless, frictionless buying experience, throughout their lifetime as a customer. A  prolific contributor to LInkedIn, he hosts The Inquisitor Podcast where he’s brought together over 4000 years of collective wisdom. He is also co-author of Making Channel Sales Work, and co-founder of Sales: A Force For Good.  If you want to increase your sales then you’ll love this conversation. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: Marcus’ biggest epiphany about sales and selling. What buyer ‘safety’ is and why it’s something we need to pay attention to. Why you need to meet your customer at ‘their’ points of peril. Why sales is ‘broken’ and how it can be fixed.  Why raising investment is not all that it's cracked up to be.  What selling ‘hot’ means and why you should aim for this. The Quadrant of sales and how this affects results. The 6 big sales traps that people fall into. What a Chief Revenue Officer is and why you think every organization needs one. Where we should look for untapped revenue sources in our business. The subconscious ceiling Marcus put on his income and how he overcame it. How Marcus uses speaking and stories to grow his business.   All things Marcus: linktr.ee/marcuscauchi  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fractionalcrotechscaleups/Twitter: The_Inquisitor laughs-last.com  Articles https://medium.com/me/stories/public    Books:  Trust-Based Selling: Using Customer Focus and Collaboration to Build Long-Term Relationships by Charles H Green Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone by Mark Goulston  The Road Less Stupid: Advice from the Chairman of the Board by Keith J. Cunningham Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust by Viktor E Frankl Resources: Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.  Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here. https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes.

This week, the tables have turned and I'm the one answering questions on Graham Allcott’s Beyond Busy podcast.  I was chuffed to be a guest on this great show and to share a bit more about my life and experiences relating to speaking, performance, storytelling and my time in the corporate world.  I talk about the time I was failing in my corporate job and the valuable life lesson I learned. How I manage my expectations around success for my comedy shows and plays. The big mistake people make around selling a change, idea, products and services and what’s important for a great elevator pitch.  Plus I’m sharing my views on authenticity, overcoming fear, storytelling, and much more. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: What it’s like taking shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival What happened when I only had one person in the audience. How I deal with the nerves and feelings of vulnerability that can arise when I’m performing solo shows or my own plays. Why you need to detach your identity from your work. A process for looking and managing the thoughts that come up for us when we put ourselves and our ideas out there. Where the fear of public speaking comes from. What the ‘anxiety gap’ is and how we can manage it. Things you can do to increase your confidence around public speaking. What makes a good elevator pitch. The four questions people want answered before they will say ‘yes’. How to make mundane things exciting for people. The big mistake people make with their message. Why stories are so powerful. Why I thought authenticity was important enough to do a TEDx talk on. What you need to do when something unexpected happens when you’re speaking. What success means to me. Why it’s important to compartmentalize work and life. All things Beyond Busy: https://getbeyondbusy.com/  https://lnkd.in/evKRme9w   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *Please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment.  

As more people recognise speaking as the powerful marketing tool that it is, the number of aspiring speakers has grown exponentially. This means that competition for speaking gigs is incredibly high. So if you’re a speaker or business owner wanting to build your brand and audience any ideas that can help to give you the edge are really valuable. That’s one of the two compelling reasons I asked Ben Bennett to come on my show. Firstly, Ben has developed a strategy for getting more speaking opportunities and secondly he is also a sales expert and business coach who wants to change the way sales is seen.  Ben has been in sales for many years and today he works with small business owners and startup founders to enable them to understand the power of selling in order to take control of growing their customer base, consistently. Founder of Second Voice, Ben is also a mentor to the NatWest accelerator programme and host of the South Coast Sellers Club.  Enjoy! What you’ll learn: How Ben carved a career and brand out in a really competitive field.  The journey from DJ to Sales Coach. How Ben created his own stage for his current business. Why ‘sales’ has such a bad reputation. The distinction Ben makes between sales and marketing  The changes in the sales industry over the last 20 years and what that means for us. The biggest mistake Ben sees business owners making to jeopardize business growth.  The three essential things Ben would recommend to achieve sustainable business growth. How Ben uses stories to help grow his business.  What ‘second voice’ means in the world of sales. All things Ben: www.secondvoice.co.uk  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-bennett-performance Orca Programme: www.secondvoice.co.uk/orca https://secondvoice.co.uk/resources-ebook-2110/ https://secondvoice.scoreapp.com/   Books*:  Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Art of War by Sun Tzu Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I’m a strong believer that structure and systems actually set you free and enable you to be creative (even if you think you aren’t). That’s why I’ve developed processes and frameworks to underpin my speaking and marketing courses, programs and coaching. In this pre-christmas show, I want to give you the gift of one of my favorite business storytelling frameworks, which I’ve seen get brilliant results for people time and time again in various ways.  I know it will help you too, especially if you come up against any of these issues: You struggle to come up with ideas for your ‘lives’ or videos. You feel awkward starting and ending your stories. You start to speak about one thing and then get lost or distracted and that throws you off.  You’re scared to do a video or ‘live’ partly because you haven’t got a clue how to structure it.  You have stories to share, but you don’t know how to make them relevant for your audience and the problem you solve for people.  You go on too long and lose yourself let alone the audience. I hope you enjoy the episode and have fun Patting your audience with it! What you’ll discover: What a PAT is. The many different ways you can use it. How a PAT makes it easy to remember what you want to say. Some examples of a PAT in action. How one story can create many PATs. How to take your PATs to the next level. And lots more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Books: The Comfort Book by Matt Haig GrGrab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker Resources: The 200th Episode Prize Draw Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership   https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Investing your time to build a professional network could give you one of the biggest returns, both in business and life. That’s because as our life and career changes and develops we never know when we might need someone in that network. My guest on this show is author, speaker and coach Stefan Thomas and he believes that putting effort into building and sustaining relationships at scale, over time, has benefits for every person, whether they own their own business, work for a company, or do a mixture of both.  As Stefan says the trouble is: “What most people think networking is, and what it actually is, are two very different things.” So that’s why in this show, we’re getting to the heart of what networking ‘really’ is, how you can grow your network and how to nurture those relationships, so that they bring long term benefits to everyone.  If you want to develop your networking skills to grow your business or speaking career in the next 12 months, then you’ll love this show.  Enjoy! What you’ll learn: What made Stefan switch from real estate agent to teaching networking How Stefan approaches meeting new people. The difference between networking online versus in person. Whether you should always agree to 121 follow ups.  Tips for handling 121 follow ups The key things you need to do to position yourself so that people want to buy from you. Why you should take advantage of longer speaking slots in networking meetings. Why storytelling is important for successful networking. How Stefan uses speaking to grow his business. All things Stefan: stefanthomas.biz https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanthomasnetworking/ https://www.instagram.com/thenetworkingretreat/   Books:  Instant Networking by Stefan Thomas Business Networking for Dummies by Stefan Thomas Win the Room by Stefan Thomas   Resources: The Very Best Office Jokes https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

In this show I’m celebrating 200 episodes by sharing a case study interview.  Speaking to an audience offers so many benefits, including building your brand and authority and helping you stand out from the crowd, whether that’s in a corporate environment or as a business owner. So, when Kaye King was offered the chance to do a 45 minute keynote talk to an audience of 80 of her dream customers, she recognised the big opportunity it offered to share her mission, make a difference and grow her business.  Kaye King works in the niche of marketing, a really competitive space, and she wanted to make sure that her talk not only engaged her audience, but showed how different her approach and message was from other marketing coaches. She also wanted to use the talk to make an offer to the audience but in a way that was true to her values and didn’t feel sleazy or uncomfortable for her or the audience. In this case study interview Kaye shares what she did to make sure she made the most of this speaking opportunity and what happened as a result.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Kaye’s biggest challenges in putting the talk together including her fear of introducing an offer to her audience.  How Kaye was measuring success in advance of the speaking event.  How Kaye previously put her talks together. What Kaye did differently to make sure she maximized the opportunity the talk offered.  The importance of having a structure for your talk. The big message Kaye wanted to get across and how spending time to identify that helped her build her content. Why Kaye got external help for her messaging for the audience even though she is a marketing expert. The preparation timeline Kaye set out for the talk.  The ROI Kaye got on her investment including the specific results she got in terms of sales and feedback. Why most corporate presentations break the biggest rule of a great talk. And lots more!!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humor to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes. 

Not all conversations are of equal importance. There are some that become pivotal to our life’s purpose and success. But how do we know which ones they are and how should we prepare for them? That’s where this show and Sarah Rozenthuler come in.  Sarah is a chartered psychologist, dialogue coach and leadership consultant with over 15 years’ experience consulting to many of the biggest profit and not for profit organisations around the world, including BP, Discovery Inc, Standard Chartered Bank, the World Bank, Choice Support and Booktrust.  With deep expertise in coaching teams, making dialogue authentic and connecting people with a compelling purpose, she inspires leaders, empowers teams and strengthens organizations to generate competitive advantage and become a force for good.  Sarah is also the author of How to Have Meaningful Conversations (Watkins, 2012) and Powered by Purpose: Energise Your People To Do Great Work (FT Pearson, 2020.) Her work has been widely featured in the media including in the Financial Times, the Sunday Times, the Guardian and BBC Business online.  Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: Why Sarah became a business psychologist. What a dialogue coach is. The difference between authentic dialogue and normal conversation. How authentic dialogue can transform a team's performance and an individuals' well being. What a life changing conversation is. How to prepare for ‘Big’ conversations. How speakers take these ways of communicating to connect more powerfully with an audience. The core skills that leaders need to develop to navigate their way through these uncertain times. Three tips for having more meaningful conversations How Sarah uses stories and speaking to grow her business.   All things Sarah: https://www.bridgeworkconsulting.com https://sarahrozenthuler.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rozenthuler-a952824/  Twitter @srozenthuler    Books:  Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

In this show, I’m talking about one of the biggest reasons speaking is ranked higher than death in people’s fears. I became consciously aware of this thing in my early forties, and it’s something I’ve struggled with all through my life, and still do today. The trouble is that I’m not alone. This is a struggle I see affecting so many people, and in a lot of ways it’s worse now than ever before. The trouble is that no matter how ‘polished’ and accomplished you are, your impact will always be diminished if this barrier gets between you and your audience. What is it, and how can you get rid of it? That’s what this episode is all about.  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The big problem.  The six ways this problem can negatively impact your speaking. Why perspective doesn’t just help painters. How to turn your biggest enemy into an ally. The Serenity prayer and how it can help your speaking.  And lots more!! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources*: Nail Your Signature Talk Programme Take the Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com To share your thoughts:   leave a comment below.   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.    Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Getting traffic to your website or speaker page is important for getting sales and bookings. The trouble is that for most of us, how to get Google to notice us via search engine optimization (SEO), can seem like a mystical dark art that is beyond our understanding.  That’s why I’ve brought Graham Baylis onto the show.  If you imagine the internet as the wild west, then Graham would be considered one of the original frontiersmen. He’s been working with the internet since 1993 and set his own internet company up in 1999. For more than 20 years he’s been on a mission to demystify SEO, so that business owners don’t get ripped off or put off harnessing the power of the internet to corral new customers into their world. If you want to increase your impact and get more eyeballs on your stuff, then you’ll want to listen to this show. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: How Graham discovered SEO Whether SEO is more or less important than it was 10 years ago. The biggest mistake people make with SEO. The real secret of SEO.  Whether it’s possible for small businesses to compete with the big brands. The difference between SEO and Adwords. Why SEO doesn’t always work.  What backlinks are and why they are so important. Landing Pages and the part they play in your marketing.  The three things you can do right away to increase your website traffic. How stories support good SEO. How Graham uses speaking and stories to grow his business   All things Graham: https://serendipity-online-marketing.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbaylis/ Books:  The Good Shepherd by C.S.Forester The Lord of The Rings Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.semrush.com    Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.      Subscribe on iTunes.

You’ve probably heard many people share the importance of building networks and relationships in business.  You may also have heard myself and some of my guests talk about treating your speaking and marketing like a conversation.  The trouble is that ‘just having a conversation’ is easier said than done, and there are a number of things that can get in the way of us being good at this.  First of all there’s the lessons we had drummed into us as children - things like ‘don’t talk to strangers’ and ‘it’s rude to ask too many questions’.  Then there’s our own insecurities around whether we’ve got anything interesting to say or ask people.  Finally, there’s the feeling that it all seems so manufactured.  All of this can make having great conversations challenging, and that’s why I put this show together. I’m going to take you through the art and science of good conversation so that you can get better at this critical aspect of speaking and marketing.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The Victorian conversation aid that’s still relevant today.  How your subconscious can scupper great conversations What Ted Lasso can teach you about connecting with people. When it’s the right time to share about your stuff. The conversational mistakes that many people make Tips for starting conversations with strangers.  And lots more!!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/nailyourtalk    Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Kaye King has had a long career in marketing, working for big brands like Kenco, Hilton and the Nationwide Building society. But when she left her corporate job to start up her own marketing consultancy, she found so many myths around marketing for small business owners. These myths were causing fear, confusion and overwhelm and ultimately stopping them from having successful businesses.  Today, Kaye is on a mission to debunk these myths that paralyse people from doing any marketing, or cause them to waste time, energy and money on marketing that isn’t right for them.  Using her experience, she’s able to strip everything right back to basics through practical, manageable, and stress-free mentoring.  Kaye is here to share her thoughts on how to promote your business in a way that feels right for you, and how she uses speaking to grow her business too. So if you feel afraid, frustrated or overwhelmed by this huge machine called marketing, or want some fresh ideas, then you’ll want to listen to this show.  Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: What Kaye learned after 30 years working for marketing agencies. The difference between marketing for global brands and small businesses. The distinction between marketing and sales. The myths that scupper people’s marketing and why they aren’t true.  The secret to successful marketing. The most important things you need to focus on first in your marketing.  The importance of stories in marketing. How Kaye uses speaking as a marketing tool.    All things Kaye: https://www.marketingmentorkaye.com www.linkedin.com/in/kaye-king-marketingmentor https://www.instagram.com/mentorkaye https://www.marketingmentorkaye.com/join-the-marketing-sanctuary-5 Books:  The Salt Path - Raynor Winn The One Thing -  Gary Keller Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Subscribe on iTunes.

There is no doubt that stories are the most powerful vehicle for getting your audience to buy in emotionally to your message. BUT you have a limited amount of time to get your story across before their attention starts to wander.  Even TV, movies or books that you have chosen to engage with, have a finite time to grab your attention, before you switch off, and in the world of speaking and marketing, that window of time is even smaller.   In this show, I’m going to be sharing the what and the why of tiny stories that pack a big punch, so that you can make sure you're not missing your opportunity to make your message land. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The urban myth that started a tiny story trend.  Why you need to blend micro stories into your speaking and marketing toolbox. How you can pull all triggers for attention in just a few words. Examples of tiny stories.  The steps to creating a tiny story. The difference between micro stories and snackable stories And lots more!!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/nailyourtalk    Resources: It All Changed in An Instant by Larry Smith and Rachel Fershleiser Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speake https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

One of the main things I teach people is how to get and keep peoples’  attention. That’s because in today’s world attention is more precious and valuable than gold.  Social media companies employ genius minds to work out better ways to keep us ‘in the matrix’, and all of us are bombarded with notifications, information, entertainment and choice. So... not only is it harder to get peoples’ attention, it’s harder for us all to pay attention.  Yet without time that’s free from distraction, we will never get our best work done. That’s why I’ve brought this show back into focus for you. It’s one of the first 50 shows I released and I believe it is one of my best.  Graham Allcott is a productivity expert, but it wasn’t always that way. In this show you’ll find out how he got productive and has helped thousands of people to get life and work back under control.  After founding his company Think Productive, Graham went on to write Productivity Ninja, which is a worldwide best seller. Today his team works with companies all over the world, he is a speaker, and is currently working on other productivity related projects that will broaden the Ninja brand and help us all work smarter. Enjoy! What you’ll learn Why it’s good to teach what you struggle to learn yourself Why you should detach your ego from delegation How clarity can overcome procrastination Why it’s more interesting to not be the Guru. How to develop positive productivity habits How starting a business in a time of adversity can bring more opportunity Why good design is important for all sorts of businesses Why taking risks and having strong opinions can pay dividends  The main struggles around productivity Why technological questions are always people problems  The silver bullet of productivity The four steps to improve your productivity How constraint can 10x your productivity What attention management is and why it’s crucial for productivity Why your will power won’t beat silicon-valley Why you should get your inbox to zero Why you should eat the rainbow How getting mistaken for an employee as a speaker is a good thing How comedy can help your speaking   All things Graham: Graham’s Website – http://www.grahamallcott.com Think Productive - https://thinkproductive.co.uk Beyond Busy Podcast - http://getbeyondbusy.com   Graham’s Books: How to be a Productivity Ninja by Graham Allcott How to be a Study Ninja by Graham Allcott Get your In-Box to Zero Books mentioned in the Show: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Anyone Can Do It – My Story by Duncan Bannatyne Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/TSC  Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I wanted to do something a little different with this episode and that’s to add in some video content, so that you can see my teaching points in action.  Every month, as part of my regular newsletter, I do a talk spotlight. I share a link to a short talk and my analysis on what is good, or could be done differently to increase audience impact and engagement.  In this show I’m sharing some of these talks, my take on their structure, content and delivery, and some of the coaching points I’d have given to the speakers if they had been working with me. I’m hoping that it helps cement some of the tips and coaching I’ve given you in past episodes by bringing them to life for you.  Also, these talks have some great ideas and messages, and I’m sure you’re going to learn some extra stuff from them too.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How to open your talk so that you’re audience lean in The best way to use slides Tips for making your talk come alive using voice and body language How to increase your connection with your audience How you can use silence to command attention Tips for audience interaction Examples of using humour effectively  And lots more!!   Links to the Talk Spotlight Videos: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me. I’m a model. - Cameron Russell (Excerpt from) How to Achieve Your Biggest Dreams - Alex Banayan How to know your life purpose in 5 minutes - Adam Leipzig How to Stop Feeling Anxious About Anxiety - Tim Box  Breath - Five Minutes Can Change Your Life - Stacey Schuerman How to Breathe - Belisa Vranich  Link to the FREE GIFT https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/spotlight Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/nailyourtalk Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out: Leave an honest review at www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Dr Sherril Kennedy has spent many years helping organisations be more effective. First as an academic researching social psychology in relation to marketing, with organisations such as Bradford University, Cranfield School of Management, and as a founding member of the International Management Centre, the first action learning post-graduate school to be established in Europe. Then latterly via her consulting company Kennedy, through which she has successfully helped many companies thrive through change and increase organisational effectiveness.  Sherril has developed a reputation for constructive challenge, and tackling issues and individuals others find too daunting. Her decision making work has enabled top teams to better understand human dynamics in decision making, and how to make better decisions that all of the team are committed to delivering.  If you want to give your business the edge when it comes to strategic decision making then don’t miss this. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: How Sherril first discovered there was more to decision making than met the eye. The biggest mistakes organisations make in decision making. The connection between our movements and decision making. How this affects individuals and teams. Which levels of the organization this applies to and why.  How you increase the odds of avoiding a bad decision. What difference understanding decision making patterns can make to individuals. What sort of results organisations can get by learning how to make better decisions. How Sherril is sharing her message about decision making. What difference speaking and storytelling has made to her business.   All things Sherril: Dr Sherril Kennedy on LinkedIn www.kennedybusinesssolutions.org/     Books:  The Empty Raincoat by Charles Handy   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

My aim is that by the end of this show you’ll get clear on what might be impacting your speaking success, so that you don’t squander the golden opportunities that speaking gigs present. I’ll be walking you through the top five mistakes that I believe can stop you from making the most of the speaking opportunities you get.  And for each of these mistakes I’ve identified what I think is the underpinning thought or belief that causes them and what you should be doing instead. On top of that, I’ll be sharing what you need to include in your ‘Signature Talk’, so that it becomes a powerful marketing asset that you can use to engage your audience and create new customers and fans. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why not all facts are created equal. How you might be pushing your audience away instead of pulling them closer. Why you need to create from a beginners’ mindset. When your passion can become a problem. The difference between ‘presenting’ and using speaking as a powerful marketing tool to sell an idea, product or service.  Why you might be educating someone else’s audience The ingredients of a successful Signature Talk Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/nailyourtalk    Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

As you know I believe that speaking is marketing, it’s an opportunity to influence and inspire an audience to make a change.  But getting anyone to shift perspective and do something differently is as challenging as getting a river to alter its course.  For most of us the status quo is more comfortable and subconsciously feels ‘safer’, even if it isn’t leading us to where we say we want to go. So … when you only have a short amount of time with your audience, how can you possibly motivate them to take action? That’s what this show is all about. I’m going to be sharing the dynamics of change with you, so that you understand what levers you need to pull, and then I’m going to show you how to move them in the direction you want to go.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The dynamics of change. Why time is our friend in influencing change and what we can learn from Charles Dickens. How this strategy works even if there is no tangible evidence for making a change.  The critical ingredients for making this strategy work.  What next?   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:     leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Do you have what it takes to become a successful speaker? There are a lot of people who want it, who dream of holding the audience in the palm of their hand and getting all the rewards that come with it… but so often they never progress from dreaming to doing. So what makes the difference between the many and the few? In this show, I’m going to share the cold, hard, simple truth with you, so that you know what you need to do to achieve your speaking goals.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The one thing that separates the best from the rest. A shocking statistic and why it’s holding you back. Three direct outcomes that will move your speaking forward. The things you need to focus on improving that will make a difference to your speaking. Next steps you can take.   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Have you got a framework that pulls your IP together and makes your idea, product or service more memorable?  I believe if you haven’t - you should! Recently, something happened with one of my mastermind members that brought the content of this episode to mind.  She had been stuck with her messaging and content - yes, she was moving forward but it felt like she was wading through treacle, rather than being inspired, energised and motivated.  Then a conversation happened at a networking meeting which helped her to identify a framework for the process she takes her clients through.  Suddenly the clouds parted and this is what she said … “This framework could then form the basis of all my conversations … I have to say it’s got me all fired up!” So, if you’re lacking in motivation around your messaging, perhaps creating or refreshing your framework might help! What’s also important is when you find it, you share it in the best way, and that’s why I’ve dug this episode out of the archives for you. Enjoy!   What this episode covers: Why frameworks are important How to make your audience engage with the framework before you even share it with them How the same teaching framework will enable you to flex your talk to fill five minutes or five hours! When you should stay at the strategy level and why. The one thing you should always do with your framework to get your audience motivated to implement what you’re sharing.   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/TSC Subscribe on iTunes.

A lot of people have ideas that they think would make things better, but few progress beyond the daydream of what if?  My guest in this show had an idea that she just couldn’t shake, and after enrolling her sister, they set off on an adventure to make it real.  Today, ​​Ruth Anslow is a social entrepreneur and a keen advocate of doing business for social benefit, beyond just making profit. In 2010 she decided to take on supermarkets and co founded HISBE Food with her sister, Amy. HISBE is a supermarket chain with a difference, built on a social enterprise business model and designed to support a sustainable future for food and farming.  Alongside running HISBE, Ruth co founded The Good Business Club, to connect entrepreneurs who are starting, running and growing a “business for good” with the support and resources they need. In 2019 she started “HISBE Bootcamp,” to equip the next generation of food rebels to follow in HISBEs footsteps and launch their own change-making shops and brands. In this show Ruth is sharing tips for how to get your idea off the ground, including how she used TEDx and speaking to spread the message. Enjoy!   What you’ll learn: What drove Ruth to completely change her career trajectory. The story of how HISBE came to be born. What thoughts and feelings Ruth had about challenging the status quo. The eight values that shape HISBE and the difficulties living those values and making a business sustainable. How Ruth is creating a movement and getting the message out there. Why Ruth didn’t launch the company for three years and what she did to build desire and momentum during this time. The role that speaking has played in sharing her mission. How Ruth put her TEDx talk together Tips for getting started if you see something is flawed and could be done better.   All things Ruth: https://hisbe.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/HISBEFood https://www.instagram.com/hisbe_food https://twitter.com/HISBE_Food https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-anslow-97ba4b3/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLCE0zGqy3Q Books:  Shopped! (The Shocking Power of the British Supermarkets by Joanna Blythman  Body and Soul by Anita Roddick   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

One of the things that is critical to success in business and speaking is building your brand.  And a big trap that many people fall into, is failing to share how they add value in a way that makes their brand and message memorable.  The problem is that if you’re not memorable then you won’t be recommended or referred, and if people forget who you are they can’t look you up. That’s why a great ‘signature sign off’ is something I recommend all my clients and students to craft, so that they minimise the risk of being forgotten. But, there are some important things to get right and pitfalls to avoid when you’re putting this together, and that’s where this show comes in.  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The number one mistake people make when introducing themselves.  The three ingredients you need in your signature sign off and why.  Why you need to become synonymous with the problem you solve. The power of imagery in making your message sticky. How to pique their interest. Why you need to build a community around your take on the problem. The parting shot and why it needs to be meaningful. Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com  Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

If you can get your audience to believe what you believe then there is a strong chance that they’ll buy into your idea, product, service or movement.  There is an art and a science to achieving this and a big part of this relates to the language you use with your audience. That’s why I’ve invited language expert Paul Ross onto the show. Paul is on a mission to teach entrepreneurs and sales people how to powerfully increase their results through the power of subconscious communication.  He has spent 30 years helping people fall in love with the power of language to influence, persuade, sell, and turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.   He's a Master Hypnotist, Master Trainer of NLP, author, and speaker, and he’s been regularly featured on media outlets including BBC, Fox, CNN, NBC, The Huffington Post, Uproxx, and Rolling Stone.  His talks get rave reviews and he has helped tens of thousands of people to successfully harness the power of subconscious communication to achieve their goals.   What you’ll learn: How language moves the unconscious mind towards making a decision? How you can use metaphors to create powerful connection, understanding and rapport with your audience. Why you should aim to be less specific with your language. Why you should consider what state of mind you want your audience to be in and how to get them there. The three sentence phrase that you can use at the start of talks and webinars that can massively increase sales and why it’s so powerful.  What pattern interrupts are and when to use them. Advice for tackling objections without being pushy or salesy. Why it’s not enough to get your audience to know, like and trust you. How Paul puts his talks together. The three things you need to believe to be good as a speaker. Audience connection and getting the balance right between content, stories and humour. All things Paul: https://www.speakerpaulross.com @speakerpaul paul@speakerpaulross.com    Books:  The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine Subtle Words that Sell by Paul Ross   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

For many the choice between swimming in shark infested waters or going live on social media is a tough one. But because it can play such a powerful role in building your brand, authority and following more and more people are, (often reluctantly), going live. The trouble is that whilst there is absolutely merit in going live regularly to get through the fear and build your confidence, the content produced when you’re ‘having a go’ can often be dull as dishwater.  If you’re going to take the plunge, and do some live speaking on social media, there is no reason you can’t do it well from the start. That’s where this show and my nine tips come in.  These tips will form a kind of ‘essentials checklist’ for you to follow, so that you can be confident that your ‘lives’ are moving you and your audience forward on the journey towards working together.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How to be more strategic with your lives, so that they are actively moving your business forward.  Why you must be specifically intentional with each ‘live’ you do.  Why you need to be ‘one and done’. The optimum length for ‘lives’.  The technical stuff you must nail. Branding and background matters How to ensure you deliver like a pro. What JK Rowling can teach you about Facebook lives.  How to become the most powerful person in the world. Enjoy!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

This episode was originally released a couple of years ago, and it absolutely meets my ‘best of’ criteria.  Ryan Hildebrandt is an engineer, entrepreneur and marketer who is a TEDx expert and works with people who want to get their first TEDx talk.  As a founder of one of the most successful TEDx events in the UK, he knows what it takes to get selected, and what you need to do to get your message heard by the most people.    What you’ll learn: How you get a TEDx Talk. How you can make your talk stand out. Common myths about TED Talks. The life-changing opportunities your TEDx Talk can bring you. Why you need to treat a TEDx talk differently to a normal speaking engagement. Why a TEDx Talk is one of the best ways to build your credibility, authority, and brand. Why speaking at TEDx is more like copywriting than speaking. How long it takes to prepare for your TED talk and why. How to test your talk or app or book ideas to maximise their chance of success. Why you should do a little upfront brainstorming to get opportunities coming to you for YEARS after your TED Talk.   All things Ryan Hildebrandt: https://viralmessagelab.com linkedin.com/in/rmhildebrandt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYbX8hEPIqs RMHildebrandt Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/TSC Subscribe on iTunes.

Gareth Lock has been involved in high-risk work since he left school in 1989. He spent 25 years in the RAF in a variety of front-line operational, research and development and systems engineering roles which has given him a unique perspective.  In 2005 he fell in love with diving, started his training and is now an advanced diver. As he was learning and diving, Gareth couldn’t help but notice issues within the industry that increased health risks and potential loss of life. So, in 2016 he formed The Human Diver with the goal of bringing his operational, human factors and systems thinking to diving safety.  His work in diving safety and performance development is all about telling context rich stories that help people learn through adverse events. Over the past five years he has trained more than 350 people face-to-face around the globe, and taught nearly 2000 people via online programmes. He has also sold more than 4000 copies of his book Under Pressure, which contains 30 stories of events, and has also produced a documentary, “If Only’, which tells the story of a fatal dive and how it might have been avoided.  In this show he is sharing his own story and how he uses speaking and stories to inspire change.    What you’ll learn: What started Gareth on this journey. The impact of focusing his business on a very small niche. How stories fit into his business. Why and how he created a documentary film and what happened as a result.  What is meant by a ‘just’ culture. How Gareth has used speaking to building his brand, authority and business. How he gets the balance right between educating and engaging. All things Gareth: https://www.thehumandiver.com https://www.thehumandiver.com/ifonly  https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethlock/ Books:  Under Pressure by Gareth Lock Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!    To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

In my experience, the impact of the fear of forgetting what you want to say manifests itself in three big ways: First there are the group of people who put off, or give up on their dream of speaking and sharing their message… and this can lead to negative self-talk, low self-worth, and the anger and frustration of comparisonitis. Then there are the people who compensate for this fear of forgetting by having their talk as text on their slides, or having a full script that they read from. This will likely sabotage their success because the audience will become bored and disengaged. The third group is the ‘wing it’ brigade. They’re also compensating for the fear, but they do it by not preparing properly. Very few people will do a good talk here, and it’s more likely their message will be rambling, and maybe the audience will be paying attention, but only in the way that people do when a car crash is happening.  In this show, you’ll hear me working with one of my TSC Live members who wanted to get some tips for remembering her talk. If you would also like to improve your recall and content confidence, then you’ll find this useful too. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How your memory is better than you think it is. How to break down a talk so that it’s easy to remember. Why you can’t inject personality without content familiarity. The power of letting go. Why you need to separate your ‘creator’ and ‘critic’ sides. Why your introduction should not be the first thing you do. How powerful metaphors can be mental signposts for you. What to be mindful of using autocue. Why the high level structure of your talk is the most important thing to commit to memory. There is no magic wand to replace rehearsal and practice.   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: https://unraveltea.com Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Avish Parashar is one of those rare examples of someone who made his passion his business.  So many of us settle for less than what makes our heart sing.  In love with performance growing up, when he started college he resigned himself to following a traditional and more secure career path to please his family.  Then one day he saw improv comedy and everything changed. In this show, Avish shares his journey and how he ended up teaching organisations valuable business skills through improvisation.  He is an in demand speaker, weaving together humorous stories, jokes, audience interaction, and improv comedy games, to keep the audience engaged while imparting key lessons.  Not only will you learn some new business tools through improv, but you’ll also discover some great speaking tips to keep your audience engaged and entertained. What you’ll learn: What made Avish fall in love with improv. The challenges you faced in making a career out of your passion. How Avish positioned himself and his content for the corporate world. What a ‘ding’ moment is. The biggest ‘ding’ moments in Avish’s life and how improv helped. The specific business skills that improvisation tools can help improve. How Avish navigates getting the balance right between practical tools, motivation and entertainment in his talks. Why you need to kill your darlings in your talk. What Avish did to get his first speaking gigs. Tips for how to combine doing what you love and earning a living. Why planning is important, but improvising is essential! How learning improv can increase your resilience. How Avish puts his talks together. All things Avish: www.DingHappens.com www.DingHappens.com/podcast  https://www.facebook.com/avishparashar https://www.facebook.com/groups/MotivationalImprov  http://avishandmike.com   Books:  The One Thing by Gary Keller Improvise to Success by Avish Parashar Say, “Yes, and” by Avish Parashar Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

You can powerfully shift perspectives and inspire people to take action whether you’re doing a three minute talk or a two hour workshop, but not without developing customer intimacy.  I’m not just talking about understanding your audience, I’m talking about focusing your message so that it speaks to people within that audience that have the specific problem that you can help resolve. In this show I’m going to give you some tips on how you can speak with the people in your audience at a new level of connection, so that they are awakened to the problem and want to get it solved.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: What I mean by customer intimacy. Why it matters. How to identify the burning platform for change. Future pacing, what it is and why it’s a powerful speaking tool. The secret weapon for shifting perspective. How to mitigate objections.   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Tim Box is a Remedial Hypnotist and Mind Coach specialising in helping clients get control of their anxiety response. He has run a full time therapeutic practice in the UK for more than 10 years.   Although Tim experienced anxiety when he was younger, and the impact it can have on your choices and freedom, it took him a few years to discover his calling in this field.  When he did though, he began to shake things up. In 2017 he released his first book: Clear Your Head: How to enjoy life without anxiety getting in the way which went on to become an Amazon best seller. In 2019 he gave a TED talk entitled 'How to stop feeling anxious about anxiety’ which has now had over three quarters of a million views.
 He is also the creator of The CONTROL System, which is a method of mind coaching that helps people overcome the psychological barriers that limit their personal growth. He teaches his method internationally and has now certified CONTROL Practitioners throughout the UK, Europe, and the US.  Enjoy   What you’ll discover: Tim’s own experience with anxiety and his journey since. How your negative patterns become part of your identity. A new way to frame anxiety. Tips for managing anxiety. Why we appear to be less able to cope with anxiety today than we were 100 years ago.  Whether the experience of anxiety is influenced by gender. The Control Method and how it works. Tips for managing anxiety related to public speaking.  How Tim gets the balance right between stories, humour and the important message he wants to convey. How Tim uses speaking to grow his audience and business.   All things Tim: www.thecontrolsystem.co.uk https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-akeh4-a50450 https://www.youtube.com/c/TimBoxMindCoach  @timboxmindcoach (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/timboxhypnotist (Facebook) TEDx - How to Stop Feeling Anxious About Anxiety by Tim Box   Books:  Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

If you’re an expert that wants to make a difference, you’ll probably already know that to inspire change, to grow your audience and your income, you have to become someone who can influence the narrative, someone who is a ‘Thought Leader’.  Unfortunately, most of the experts, authors and entrepreneurs that set out on the journey to thought leadership make the same costly mistake. In this show, I’m sharing what that is and the things that set some of the biggest thought leaders and changemakers on their path to success.  If you want to have more impact and stand out from the crowd then this episode is spot on for you! Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What you’ll have to become to inspire change and grow your audience The big mistake made by many aspiring ‘influencers’. Four things Brene Brown, Simon Sinek and Captain America have in common.  What a signature talk is. The ingredients of an effective signature talk. How I discovered the powerful ingredients of the signature talk Some big signature talks being deconstructed so that you can see how and why they work. Common limiting beliefs and misconceptions that maybe holding you back from realising your potential as a speaker and influencer.   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) TEDx How Great Leaders Inspire Action by Simon Sinek TEDx The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Graham Hill has always been a pioneer. Early on, he created and sold one of the first internet companies, which gave him the opportunity to shift his focus. Since then he has created more companies, all with a focus on influencing the narrative around sustainability, which have been featured by the New York Times, Dwell, Discovery Channel, and “The Minimalists” documentary. Today, he is a leading figure at the intersection of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and sustainability. One of Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business,” Graham is sought after for his ability to clearly communicate how we can all create a simpler, wealthier, greener, and happier planet. He has presented at many prestigious conferences including two main stage TED talks that have reached over 10 million people.  On this show, he is sharing about how speaking has helped him become a thought leader in the environmental space, and about his latest venture. 20 years in the making, The Carbonauts is the culmination of Graham Hill’s environmental career and the start of a movement that could tip the balance in nature’s favour, so that our planet and future generations are safe. Enjoy. What you’ll learn: How Graham got started on his mission and why. The impact you can have when you have a powerful vision of the way you want things to be. How Graham has pivoted multiple times in his environmental career. Graham’s view on the effect that the pandemic has had an effect on our relationship with the planet. Why we need to have an ‘improv mindset’ to climate change. The change we could make tomorrow. How the personal benefits of choosing a lower carbon footprint can far outweigh the sacrifices.  The 5 most impactful ways we can reduce our carbon footprint? The impact that 3.5% of the population changing can have on change. Why speaking has been so critical in helping Graham become a thought leader.    All things Graham: Thecarbonauts.com @wethecarbonauts  TED Talk - Why I’m a weekday vegetarian by Graham Hill  TED Talk - Less Stuff, More Happiness Books:  Natural Capitalism - The Next Industrial Revolution by Paul Hawken, Amory B. Lovins and L. Hunter Lovins The Overstory by Richard Powers   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Iain Cahill is a qualified accountant, with over 30 years’ experience creating and investing in businesses as well as providing financial mentoring to other Business owners and he’s on a mission! In the early 90’s Iain Cahill started a company in the catering industry with his sister, a while later he took a break to take his accountancy exams. When he returned the company had run into financial trouble, and Iain had to find a way to pay off the debts, a significant proportion of which were overdue tax payments.  Having just studied taxation and the opportunities available to big organisations to make them work in their favour, Iain wondered if small businesses could adopt the same approach. This set him off on a mission, one which not only salvaged the reputation of his first company, but led to him identifying what he calls the 4% mindset, which is at the heart of what he does today and the market disrupting businesses he has created.  Enjoy   What you’ll learn: The 4% mindset, what it is and why this matters for entrepreneurs and the communities they live in.  Why small business owners need to treat themselves as the ‘principal company shareholder’. Why financial literacy should always come before social media strategy on a business owners development plan.  The economic wars that are underway at the moment, and why they will result in a new financial landscape. The vehicles that Iain has created to help small business owners leverage the 4% mindset in their businesses. The difference these have been making to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The biggest objections Iain comes across and how he counters it. Why you need to ‘walk the walk’, before you ‘talk the talk’. Why you should craft a talk, then let go of a script.   All things Iain: https://gewardz.com https://2tiertravel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gewardz/    Books:  Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Napoleon Hills’ Success Principles    Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review         really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

I was asked to do a session for Catherine Gladwyn’s membership on ‘How to Nail Public Speaking’... I didn’t chose that title… I can certainly get you a long way forward, but even I can’t teach you to nail public speaking in an hour!  In order to deliver the most value to this group of entrepreneurs and business owners, I asked Catherine to ask them a couple of questions…      What problems / fears do you have around public speaking?     What do you want to be like? We had some great responses.  The top five fears centred around lack of confidence, concern about looking or feeling inadequate, forgetting what to say, and two around delivery in terms of filler words and being clear and articulate. The top five desires were to be confident, relaxed, natural, interesting and entertaining and to have a presence.  So I created this interactive talk, which I’m sharing across two episodes, to move them closer to overcoming those problems and becoming the speaker they want to be. And I hope it helps you too! What you’ll discover: The honest admission I make about one of their biggest fears.  The experience I had with a troll. The decision you need to make in relation to other people to be able to become a great speaker. What confidence is and how you build it.  What you share when you feel completely comfortable. The three ingredients to becoming a great speaker. A framework for nailing the intention of your talk. Why you should avoid talking about how brilliant you are. How you should hook your audience in at the start of your talk. How you add value to the audience. The reasons why stories are so powerful and you should be using them.  Why you should repurpose the same story and how to do it. The different ways you can use stories in your talks. Why you need to let go of worrying about perfect delivery and what you should concentrate on instead. Enjoy! Other Episodes: The Lowdown on Ums, Ahhs and Filler Words and Why Worrying About Them Could be Sabotaging Your Speaking – 168  Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Resources: FREE Masterclass on The Three Step Formula to Selling When You Speak Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com  https://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/power-tools/tonia-jenny-attention-vs-intention/ http://www.avishparashar.com/article-attentionvsintention.html Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

I was asked to do a session for Catherine Gladwyn’s membership on ‘How to Nail Public Speaking’... I didn’t choose that title…she did… now I can certainly get you a long way forward, but even I can’t teach you to nail public speaking in an hour!  In order to deliver the most value to this group of entrepreneurs and business owners, I asked Catherine to ask them a couple of questions…      What problems / fears do you have around public speaking?     What do you want to be like? We had some great responses.  The top five fears centred around lack of confidence, concern about looking or feeling inadequate, forgetting what to say, and two around delivery in terms of filler words and being clear and articulate. The top five desires were to be confident, relaxed, natural, interesting and entertaining and to have a presence.  So I created this interactive talk, which I’m sharing across two episodes, to move them closer to overcoming those problems and becoming the speaker they want to be. And I hope it helps you too!   What you’ll discover: The honest admission I make about one of their biggest fears.  The experience I had with a troll. The decision you need to make in relation to other people to be able to become a great speaker. What confidence is and how you build it.  What you share when you feel completely comfortable. The three ingredients to becoming a great speaker. A framework for nailing the intention of your talk. Why you should avoid talking about how brilliant you are. How you should hook your audience in at the start of your talk. How you add value to the audience. The reasons why stories are so powerful and you should be using them.  Why you should repurpose the same story and how to do it. The different ways you can use stories in your talks. Why you need to let go of worrying about perfect delivery and what you should concentrate on instead. Enjoy!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!) Resources: FREE Masterclass on The Three Step Formula to Selling When You Speak Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Lexa Wokersien has had a career in marketing and communications for 17 years, and during that time, in addition to juggling the demands of her job, she has been keeping a big secret. Worried about what it would mean for her career should it come out, she has struggled alone to find workarounds and tools that will enable her to fulfil her potential despite being at a significant disadvantage to her peers. Recently, Lexa came on my Snackable Story Challenge and over the course of five days she found that she had a powerful message to share.  Lexa is dyslexic, and she wants to tell her story so that other people in the same situation don’t have to hide away and cope on their own like she did.  When I heard about her journey and the potential her story had for showing other people with dyslexia that speaking and storytelling are possible for them, I knew I had to have her on the show.   What you’ll learn: What made Lexa decide to keep her dyslexia secret How she managed to keep it hidden for so long The stigma and shame she was trying to avoid and what toll it took How it affected the way she approached her career The new attitude she has towards her dyslexia and what shifted her perspective. What she would say to a younger version of herself looking back from today. The tools and techniques she has developed over the years to help her in her marketing role.  Why organisations should embrace hiring a dyslexic person. Why she decided to take on a speaking challenge with me and what happened.  The unexpected side effects of developing her storytelling and speaking skills. The new possibilities that have opened up for her and her future.  All things Lexa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexa-wokersien-31627914/ https://youtube.com/channel/UCvU600rA5eWecNhDTgt1ckA https://www.robinshobden.com/coaching/ https://screening4dyslexia.com/   Books:  SUMO (Shut Up and Move On) by Paul McGee Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.    

There are some areas of my own life and business where I’ve not been getting the results I want. No matter what I’ve tried I just can’t seem to get it to work, and it’s been frustrating and upsetting and a few times I’ve wanted to throw in the towel.  But recently, I discovered that I might be making the same mistake that countless numbers of us do, a mistake that leads us down the path of suffering and away from the island of success. If there is any aspect of your life or business where you have or are experiencing similar feelings, then take a listen as this might apply to you too! What you’ll discover: The difference between ‘attention’ and ‘intention’  The big mistake that many of us make that drowns our desires in the well of intention.  How you are supposed to use them together. What you need to do to maximise the chances of your intention being realised. Enjoy!   Resources: FREE Masterclass on The Three Step Formula to Selling When You Speak Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Blogs: https://coachcampus.com/coach-portfolios/power-tools/tonia-jenny-attention-vs-intention/ http://www.avishparashar.com/article-attentionvsintention.html   Thanks for listening!    To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/TSC Subscribe on iTunes.

This episode was originally released a couple of years ago, and it definitely meets my ‘best of’ criteria.  Richard Wiseman is a powerhouse in many different worlds from entertainment to academia. He’s a multiple best-selling author, renowned academic, global speaker, and youtube influencer, which really doesn’t even scratch the surface of what he does!  Suffice to say he’s a man of many talents…he started off in magic and still acts as a creative consultant to the world’s best magicians and illusionists, TV shows, and movies…and if he’s not advising on them he’s presenting them. He is a Professor of Psychology, and his research has been published across the world, alongside being a 12-time author of some of the most popular business psychology books today. His books have been translated into over 20 languages, and many of them explore the science of success, and focus on practical, evidence-based, techniques that improve people’s personal and professional lives. Alongside all of this he’s spoken globally for the likes of Google, Amazon, and The Royal Society, has two YouTube channels ‘In 59 Seconds’ and ‘Quirkology’ that have over 2 million subscribers and 500 million views. Described as one of the most “innovative experimental psychologists in the world today”, he’s clearly got lots to share on the secret of success, how to make your stuff, (even science stuff), engaging Enjoy!   What are the genuine lessons of magic for performers and speakers Why you must understand things deeply to explain them simply Why speakers must find a skin they’re comfortable in How authenticity is a skill to be developed rather than a quality you have. Why you should throw your book away before you prepare a speech on it. How military tactics can be used as a planning structure for presentations. The most vital two minutes of your talk and tips for making this successful. The difference between performing and showing off and why this is important for speakers. How Richard uses humour in his talks, (including practical examples). Why the audience must believe it’s the first time you’ve done your talk… every time. How Richard adapts his talk depending on the audience. How to get the balance right between education and entertainment. A trick for getting people to remember the most important message of your talk or conversation. Richard’s top 3 tips for making your content engaging Why talks are like soap bubbles. All things Richard Wiseman: http://www.richardwiseman.com Quirkology - https://www.youtube.com/user/Quirkology In 59 Seconds - https://www.youtube.com/user/In59seconds Richard’s Books: The Luck Factor 59 Seconds Night School Quirkology How to Remember Everything 101 Bets You Will Always Win – The Science of the Seemingly Impossible Rip it Up – Forget Positive Thinking it’s Time for Positive Action Paranormality – The Science of the Supernatural Did You Spot The Gorilla?: How to Recognise the Hidden Opportunities in Your Life The As If Principle Shoot for the Moon The Little Book of Luck Other Resources*  Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original) How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking – Dale Carnegie Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com    Thanks for listening!    To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/TSC Subscribe on iTunes.

So many people worry about using umms and ahhs when they speak ... and some speaking organisations and coaches make the elimination of filler words a big focus. But do they matter? In this show I want to share why we use them, and to make the case for and against focusing on getting rid of filler words. We’re also going to look at the psychological trick we play against ourselves that contributes to this fear.  Finally, I’m also going to give some strategies for eliminating them, if you really feel they are getting in the way of you becoming a successful speaker. What you’ll discover: Why we use filler words The case for eliminating them. The case against eliminating them. My view about filler words. Strategies for eliminating filler words. Next steps.  Enjoy! Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

This episode was originally released in early 2018 and it has so much gold in it for making your stories more powerful and growing your audience and business, that I wanted to bring it to the top of the pile.  It’s like you’re attending a mini-masterclass from a Hollywood expert. Michael Hauge has been involved with creating compelling stories for years. Mention Michael’s name at any exclusive Hollywood party and everyone knows who he is and how he supercharges the power of story in their scripts. He’s written best-selling books on screenwriting, how to pitch your story in Hollywood, and one on how you can share your story so that you build an emotional connection with your audience and win more business. Michael began working with entrepreneurs like Andre Chaperon and Russell Brunson to take their stories deeper and help their messages create amazing results. In this show, he is sharing the same lessons and value and I hope they help you to have as much success with stories in your business. Enjoy!  How Michael works with Hollywood heavy hitters like Will Smith The biggest distinction between movie writers, speakers and marketers How one story generated over $100 million in sales for one of his clients. Why stories are so powerful in marketing Why everyone in business is a problem solver Why giving an emotional experience to your potential client or customer through your story is the key to success. The correct way to tell your story to emotionally connect with your audience. Why conflict is crucial to telling a compelling story and how you can use it. How you can use case studies and testimonials as stories to convert potential clients and customers. The Six Step Success Story Approach and Case Study.   All things Michael Hauge: http://www.storymastery.com Michael’s Freebie – 6 Step Success Story E-book & Case Study FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.hauge.96 LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michael_hauge   Other Resources*  Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one  Subscribe on iTunes.

A load of old rubbish, or the secret to unlocking everything you’ve ever hoped and dreamed of? Those are the two sorts of reactions that you get when the subjects of ‘Manifestation’ and ‘The Law of Attraction’ come up.  Like many, I watched ‘The Secret’ and was ever so slightly skeptical that if I visualised a Maserati turning up in my garage it would happen … (I actually don’t have a garage, so I would have been doubly impressed!) But over the past two years I’ve been actively exploring the Law of Attraction and manifestation and I’ve had results with it that I can’t ignore… that’s why I wanted to bring Andrew Kap onto the show.  Andrew is the author of “The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read” and it offers readers a different take on it from the usual books you’ll find. It addresses WHY people who get excited about trying it still can’t manage to get in the habit of using these methods for just five minutes a day.  The book has enjoyed continued success, including over 1,500  five-star rave reviews, #1 Best Seller status in multiple categories on Amazon, and a growing YouTube channel devoted to it. I’m getting the low down on his work and how he manages skeptical audiences too! Whatever your current position on it, I hope you’ll listen with an open mind to what he has to say … you never know it might change your life!   What you’ll learn: How Andrew discovered the Law of Attraction and how he used it when his life fell apart.  The results he’s personally experienced using it in his life and business.    Why we consistently fail to get results in different areas of our lives, even though we know exactly what we need to be doing.  How Andrew was taking a risk when he chose the title of his book.   Why Andrew didn’t include many stories or social proof in his book. How Andrew presents this topic to a cold audience to give his message the best chance of landing. Why you don’t need to believe in it or care about the Law of Attraction for it to work. The side benefits of practicing gratitude in your life.  The biggest obstacle to people getting results using the Law of Attraction in their life and business.  Why you should let go of the ‘when’ and the ‘how’ and surrender to enjoying the experience of living in the future you want right now. How mindfulness and the Law of Attraction are connected.  The ‘Time Lapse’ method that Andrew used to bring abundance into his life and how to use it.  The five minute gratitude tool that can get you results in just five minutes a day. Why there’s no way to do these techniques wrong if you’re having fun. The ‘Story Scripting’ and ‘Instant Replay’ methods that can make you the movie director of your life.  How Andrew uses speaking and storytelling build his audience and get his message out there. How your ego is keeping you from succeeding with the Law of Attraction and in other parts of your life or business. Why you shouldn’t be looking for a perfect life. All things Andrew: https://www.lastlawofattractionbook.com https://www.youtube.com/andrewkap http://www.instagram.com/andrewkapinsta   Books:  What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

If you feel that there is a gap between where you are with your speaking and where you want to be, then chances are this show will give you an insight into what might be causing it and how to begin closing it. That’s because in this episode, I’m going to be sharing how I believe you need to ‘be’ as a speaker, if you’re going to use speaking to successfully build your audience, business or movement. The greatest speakers, those who light up the space and the audience, have four things in common. They are natural, inspiring, compelling and engaging… NICE. I believe that being a NICE speaker is something that is within everyone’s grasp, but some people sabotage themselves before they’ve had a chance to fulfil their potential.  That’s why I’m going to be sharing the things that can sabotage your success and those that can make you soar. What you’ll discover: The complementary episodes. A breakdown of each NICE element and what that looks like in real life. The four ‘M’s that can sabotage you and what is at the core of them. The four ‘P’s that can make you soar and what is underpinning them. The three things that will bridge any gaps between where you are and where you want to be as a speaker. Enjoy! Other Episodes: Episode 118 – Is Your ‘Content Flow’ Causing Your Audience to Switch Off? Episode 135 – Have You Got The Most Desirable Attributes of a Great Speaker?   Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

My life and business revolve around stories… in my downtime I love reading, watching and listening to them, and in my business, I tell, teach and write them. But it’s not just my life that stories impact… they underpin the fabric of all of our cultures, religions and societies, and they can bypass defences, connect with us, and build bridges like nothing else can.   Whilst the power of stories has always been there, it feels like their potential is just being realised in the world of business and I think it’s true to say that if you are not using them yet in your business to market your products or services and build a relationship with your customers then you are missing a vital piece of the puzzle.  In my experience of working with clients both on the speaking coaching and the marketing side, there are two things that get in the way of people using stories. The first is not being clear on what is meant by story… and the second is doubting you have any interesting ones to share. In this show I want to tackle both of those barriers and move them out of the way for you. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The power of stories. Why stories are vital in speaking and marketing. The myth of creativity. The critical ingredients for creating stories that sell. What a story is and must do. Different story examples. Enjoy!   Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

If you’re hustling day and night, but finding you’ve very little to show for it in terms of results, then don’t worry you’re not alone. One of the biggest complaints you’ll hear from people in business is that “there’s not enough time in the day”... any yet many of us are wasting so much of it without even realising.  This can cause overwhelm, stress, anxiety and potentially burnout… and that’s why I wanted to bring Catherine Gladwyn on this show.  She’s an expert business mentor and multi-award winning #1 bestselling author of two business books. In 2018 The Independent newspaper listed her first book as one of ten best business books written by women and since then she has gone on to be featured in many national publications including The Guardian, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, etc. Catherine has learnt through experience and necessity how to protect and value her time.  That’s because as well as enduring a recurring brain tumour, she also lives every day with Addison’s disease.  After needing four months off in 2019, she has now designed and built her business so that if she ever needs surgery again, her business can continue on without her, keeping her finances and business presence secure. In this show, she’s not only sharing how to keep your business safe, but also how to grow by doing less.     What you’ll learn: Why valuing Catherine’s time became a necessity The difference between knowing what you need to earn and knowing your hourly rate.  Why creating time boundaries is important, and where you should implement them first. The benefits of outsourcing. What you should outsource first and why. How Catherine uses a VA in her business to to accelerate her growth whilst minimising time and effort. What not to outsource. Why and how to find a replica of you. Tips on finding the right support. Advice on delegating and how to ‘let go’. Why Catherine believes ‘avatars’ are overdone. Catherine’s 20% rule - what is it and why you should care about it. All things Catherine: www.catherinegladwyn.co.uk Facebook:  LinkedIn Personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delegateva/ Book - The 20% Rule by Catherine Gladwyn Book - How to be a Virtual Assistant  by Catherine Gladwyn   Books:  Living with Addison’s Disease   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:  Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

The news that you’re going to have to do an interview presentation can result in a number of different reactions. Frustration and worry, overconfidence, or a complete meltdown that can even lead to withdrawing your application! It’s understandable why people can feel nervous, or cavalier about them. Often you get just a title, if you’re lucky maybe a few lines of a brief, and if you’re unlucky maybe you won’t know what you’ve got to present on until you arrive at the interview.  Even in the best scenario, where you have a bit of a brief, it can feel like you have very little control, like you don’t really know what they want and so you either get analysis paralysis or you decide to ‘wing it’. What I want to do in this show is to shift you away from these reactions, and show you a formula that you can apply to interview presentations.  Using these four steps will put you back in the driving seat, and build your confidence, so that you can be satisfied you gave it your best shot.  What you’ll discover: How to mentally set yourself up for success. The lessons I learned from a golf psychologist that can help you too. The dots you need to connect between the job and the  presentation. The universal preparation questions you need to ask yourself. The maths exam technique you need to apply to interview presentations. Tips for your interview presentation design. How to get the edge over the competition. Enjoy!   Books: Golf is not a Game of Perfect by dr Bob Rotella  Resources: Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe to the show.

After graduating with a degree in interpersonal communication, Brett Hill ended up becoming a technology expert, before bringing the two strands of technology and communication together to create a distinguished and successful career as a technical speaker and storyteller.  Alongside that career, Brett has spent many years studying and practicing mindfulness in many forms.  He studied Hakomi, a mindfulness-based somatic psychology with founder Ron Kurtz and he also trained as a facilitator in Matrix Leadership group dynamics with founder Amina Knowlan, before  establishing the Quest institute meditation center in Dallas. He credits much of his professional success in the corporate world to the skills and tools he picked up from the mindfulness world he also moved in. Eventually, the desire to share the many benefits of mindfulness with others, so that they could live a richer and more powerful life of intention and connection, led to the work he does today. I’m excited for you to discover some of those benefits from this interview. What you’ll learn: How Brett stumbled from a degree in interpersonal skills to becoming a technology expert.  What a technical evangelist is. The broken heart that led Brett to find his future. Why we need to pay attention to the physical sensations we experience ‘in the moment’. How we can diffuse potentially explosive situations and influence conversations by harnessing the power of mindfulness. The problem that Brett’s work helps people solve.  What it looks like and sounds like to others when someone is being truly present with them. How mindfulness can help you avoid confirmation bias and create new possibilities. The correlation between using language intentionally and mindfulness. The trap that many speakers fall into in relation to their audience. How to practice mindfulness in your day to day experiences. Tips for using mindfulness to make your presentations more powerful.   All things Brett: brett@languageofmindfulness.com https://www.languageofmindfulness.com https://www.languageofmindfulness.com/tedx101 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/languageofmindfulness Linked in personal Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindfulguy/ Linked in company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/languageofmindfulness Podcast: The Language of Mindfulness Books:  The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Let’s face it… on the surface some topics look dryer than the Sahara Desert… and a lot of people will get blocked from sharing their message because they struggle to see how they can make it interesting. But I don’t believe there’s any subject that you can’t make engaging for an audience. So, if you’ve dreaded your turn to pitch at a networking meeting, or you’ve said “no” to speaking opportunities, or you’ve stopped yourself from doing a podcast, video or webinar because you think your subject is boring, then this is for you.  In this episode, I’m going to show you that anything can be made sexy, and how to do it. What you’ll discover: Why there are no boring subjects How you can make ordinary extraordinary The three laws involved in making a message go viral and how they apply to your speaking The four tools you can use to make any topic sexy Examples of making ‘boring’ subjects sexy Enjoy!   Resources: Framing Your Talks for Bigger Impact - 050 The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Books: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                    leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

There are some obvious benefits to improving your memory if you’re a speaker, or you need to use speaking as part of your job or to grow your business. Remembering your content, people’s names, complex information to name but a few… BUT besides these valuable advantages that improving your memory brings, there are other positives that make it a compelling goal. That’s why I am so pleased to have Dr. Anthony Metivier as a guest on this two-part show.  Anthony is an experienced memory expert, author, professor and memory improvement teacher, and is known as a bit of a rebel in the world of mnemonics, because of the different approach he advocates.  Since confronting his own negative beliefs about his memory, and seeing the amazing results he achieved, he has taught thousands of students in three different countries to achieve incredible results too.  What you’ll discover: The difference between encoding and decoding in relation to memory, and why you should try and exercise all your different types of memory.  What aphantasia is and why Anthony thinks it’s a myth that causes a lot of unnecessary suffering. Why you shouldn’t be afraid to share your opinions, and the benefits of being polarizing to grow your audience. Why it’s important to know a bit of the science behind how memory methods work.  Memory Palaces and how you can use them to improve your long term memory for learning languages and many other things. Anthony’s three tips for helping you remember your talk.  How Anthony used his memory methods to remember his TEDx.  How speaking fits into Anthony’s business model. Why changing the way he prepared for his talks helped Anthony’s reach and impact.  All things Anthony: Anthony’s Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass Anthony’s FREE Memory Improvement Kit https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com   Podcast: The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast with Anthony Metivier Youtube: Anthony Metivier's YouTube Channel Twitter: Anthony Metivier (@AnthonyMetivier) | Twitter   Books:  Evolving Beyond Thought by Gary Webber Happiness beyond Thought by Gary Webber The Memory Code by Lynn Kelly The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

There are some obvious benefits to improving your memory if you’re a speaker, or you need to use speaking as part of your job or to grow your business. Remembering your content, people’s names, complex information to name but a few… BUT besides these valuable advantages that improving your memory brings, there are other positives that make it a compelling goal. That’s why I am so pleased to have Dr. Anthony Metivier as a guest on this two-part show.  Anthony is an experienced memory expert, author, professor and memory improvement teacher, and is known as a bit of a rebel in the world of mnemonics, because of the different approach he advocates.  Since confronting his own negative beliefs about his memory, and seeing the amazing results he achieved, he has taught thousands of students in three different countries to achieve incredible results too.  What you’ll discover: That you don’t have to be trapped by the current state of your mind and memory.  Why Anthony describes himself as a rebel in the world of mnemonics. The flaw in memory techniques designed just to win competitions.  The potential benefits of memory practice aside from remembering things.  Why you should think about your mind as a garden.  The epiphany that started Anthony on his own memory journey. The secret behind one of the oldest card tricks. Why memory techniques can have an impact on anxiety and depression. Why the Magnetic Memory Method is like a martial art of the mind. How using memory techniques can increase your creativity.  What serial positioning is and how you can use it to help you and your audience remember the middle of your talk. The different types of memory and what they’re for.   All things Anthony: Anthony’s Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass Anthony’s FREE Memory Improvement Kit https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com   Podcast: The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast with Anthony Metivier Youtube: Anthony Metivier's YouTube Channel Twitter: Anthony Metivier (@AnthonyMetivier) | Twitter   Books:  Evolving Beyond Thought by Gary Webber Happiness beyond Thought by Gary Webber The Memory Code by Lynn Kelly The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

It’s going to be interesting to watch this year unfold, inevitably things will begin opening up again as the vaccine begins to turn the tide against COVID, but we all know that the landscape of business will not go back to the way it was.  The scrabble to shift online has birthed new professions, industries and communication platforms. It has also resulted in companies realising that there are significant economic benefits of automation, remote working and virtual communication...and they will be unlikely to want to give those up.  It also means that the way to reach your audience of potential customers has changed, and now more than ever you are going to need to see speaking as the number one marketing tool for your business. In this show, I’ll be sharing six big reasons why being able to both create and deliver compelling stories and content both ‘live’ and online, is more vital than ever if you want to grow your career or business. What you’ll discover: Why you can’t afford to stay in the background anymore. Why speaking gets you the biggest bang for your buck. The quickest way to become an expert. Why speaking is the best way to sell gently. How speaking acts as an accelerant for action.  Why now is the best time to invest in growing your speaking skills.  Enjoy!   Resources: Book Your Space on the Next FREE Masterclass The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

As a girl working hard in her parent’s bakery in a small village in Austria, Bernadette Bruckner never imagined she would be standing on stage helping people transform their lives. That’s what she does today, but the journey to get there was painful both physically and emotionally.  Lost and broken, Bernadette began searching for herself in order to find her way back to mental and physical health and happiness.  Listen to this episode to discover the answers she found and how they helped her discover her birthright and unlock the door to resilience, productivity and achievement.   What you’ll discover: What your birthright is and how to rediscover yours. Why we lose the ability to be fully self expressed. Finding spirituality in business. Why Bernadette uses science first to explain the power of discovering your subconscious.  Johari’s window and why it’s important for your future. How NLP saved Bernadette’s life. How Bernadette manages her time for maximum impact, including writing five books at once. What Nikolai Tesla can teach us about getting stuff done. Bernadette’s journey to becoming a powerful speaker. How Bernadette manages multiple topics in her speaking.   All things Bernadette: Website: https://www.firstaidsoul.com Https://www.orinition.com LinkedIn - Bernadette Bruckner Books:  Initiation by Elisabeth Haich The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** by Mark Manson Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Whether it’s books, film, television, newspapers, or the internet, it is true that those who tell the stories have enormous power to influence. I believe in today’s digital world great stories are also the secret to standing out, making people care and successfully selling online As a comedian, writer, speaker and performer… (not to mention years as an HR professional relying on influence over power)...stories have been the golden thread running through my life. Over the past thirty plus years, I’ve researched, studied, practiced, written and performed stories, and I’ve had successes alongside failures. Each experience has taught me something valuable, (including there is always more to learn), and I wanted to share some of those lessons with you. So, to help you wield this magical communication tool more powerfully, here are my seven storytelling sins for you to avoid!    What you’ll discover: The start counts  Opening up is the way to connection Why you need to look at things from the other side of the fence Structure for success The villain less void Why you should share the stakes Without a journey there’s no real story Enjoy!   Resources: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Podcast Episodes: The Shocking Truth About How to Open and Close Your Presentations – 065 The Keys to Becoming a Compelling Force When You Speak – 137   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

After bumming around the world overcoming baggage from his past and avoiding responsibility, Paul Wilson made the unexpected 180 degree turnaround to become the Emergency Response Manager for the Channel Tunnel. After a successful career, Paul felt ready to make a change which embraced his lifelong interest in the mind and human behaviour. He subsequently trained in a number of different methods, including hypnosis and NLP, all geared towards helping people remove unwanted mental baggage in order to clear a path to success.  Today, he guides people through what he calls ‘the Devil’s Triangle’, to overcome their anxiety, fears, and improve their mindset and resilience to live happier lives. If you struggle with confidence, and get stopped by fear, there will be value for you in this show.   What you’ll discover: How Paul switched from wanderer to one of the most responsible jobs around. Paul’s own struggles with mental health. Why Paul believes you don’t need confidence… The Devil’s Triangle and how to get out of it.  The biggest issues Paul sees tripping people up. Tips for tackling fear and anxiety.  The big lessons Paul learned from doing stand up comedy. How speaking fits into Paul’s business model. All things Paul: Website: http://www.ahappyhead.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/PaulWilsonMindsetCoach LinkedIn - linkedin.com/PaulWilsonMindsetCoach   Books:  Breath by James Nestor The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!  To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc  Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe.

Your elevator pitch is one of the first and most important marketing assets you need to get together. It’s also likely to be the first bit of public speaking you do related to your business.  Considering both the significant positive or negative impact it can have on your business, it’s surprising how few people invest in learning how to create and deliver it with power and impact. But that’s not you...because you’re here! I want to make sure you avoid the mistakes that can sabotage your success, that’s why, in this show, I’m going to be sharing my 12 pitching pitfalls.  This episode will help you make your pitch a platform on which you can build your speaking confidence, build meaningful business connections and build your sales.  What you’ll discover: What your brain and a nightclub bouncer have in common. Why you should be a condiment and not the main course. The messaging guru that could be living in your house.  Why you need to become an evangelist for the problem. How to discover the pain for massive gain. Why you need to embrace objections. Why features sabotage the sale. Why you need to infuse your message with passion.  How to avoid falling at the last hurdle. Why you shouldn’t disrespect the room.  How to build your confidence. Why you need more than one pitch.  Enjoy!  Resources: Find out more about whiteboard animations for your pitch The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Podcast Episodes:How to Captivate the Room When You’re Networking on Zoom - 144How to Create a Killer Elevator Pitch – 003 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.       Subscribe on iTunes.

Like many people, Lottie Moore hit a wall in the middle of her career, losing herself in the process of living the ‘expected life’. Unlike other people though, she made the decision to pack one suitcase and escape with her 10 year old daughter to deepest, darkest Africa...well Burkina Faso to be exact.    There she learnt a lot about what made her happy, but she didn’t finish the journey of self-discovery, and after a few years back in the UK with a new business things snapped again...literally.   She was forced to confront what she calls her ‘shadow side’ and do the work to deal with the issues that surfaced. BUT...what she experienced on the other side of that made it all worth it.    Her business took off to new and exciting levels, her personal happiness levels soared, and her self esteem flourished. Since then she hasn’t looked back and today helps ambitious business people recover their mental strength and take the big steps they may need to create greater overall success AND fulfilment.   In this show Lottie will share how you can reconnect within the modern landscape to keep your head and body healthy, and to make success meaningful, satisfying, and fun.   What you’ll discover:   Why Lottie packed up everything, (including her daughter) and escaped to Africa just before she turned 40. How breaking a bone up a mountain in Russia led Lottie to an epiphany about her life. The good that can come from exploring rather than burying the negative emotions we experience in life. Why 2020 has been the catalyst for many people to look deeper into themselves. Why coaches often need their own medicine! How being ambitious and spiritually enlightened can work together. How the ‘reconnection’ process works to create meaningful change in people’s lives. The three areas of connection we need to seek in our lives.  How to make your success meaningful. How Lottie uses speaking to generate leads. Why your own stories are the most powerful ones. All things Lottie: Website: http://lottiemoore.co.uk/ Email: Lottiemoore@lottiemoore.co.uk LinkedIn - Lottie Moore   Books:  The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Scott Gazzoli is a regular listener of The Speaking Club and he is just starting out on his journey as a stand up comedian and podcaster. When he reached out to ask me to come on his show, so he could pick my brains for himself and his audience, I checked him out and then said a big fat “yes”. He’s a guy who’s transitioned from being a financier to embracing his creative side, and he is going all in. Although he is primarily asking the questions in this show, he also has some great insights to share based on the breakthroughs he’s experienced along the way. If you want to hear a bit more about my own journey, my experiences and struggles as a speaker, entrepreneur and performer, AND get some tips to help you on yours then listen up... What you’ll discover: The parallels between comedy, speaking and storytelling. Why you put your best material first as a comedian and why speakers need to take the same approach. The mindset traps you can fall into as a speaker.  The importance of persona and how your blind spots can be the best way to find yours. The secret weapon for escaping your comfort zone. The coaching tips I gave Scott to prepare for his first comedy gig in front of 200 people. And lots more! Enjoy! Sarah’s Stuff: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Scott’s Podcast: Causing the Effect with Scott Gazzoli  Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

I love to know what’s stopping you, slowing you down and getting in the way of you getting the results you want with your speaking. That’s why when people start working with me, join the Speaking Club Facebook Hub or post in the group I’m always asking what’s the biggest challenge. Over the past 12 months, we’ve been gathering the responses, so that I can make sure that this podcast, and my coaching and  courses are giving you both what you want, and what you need to realise your potential and become a sensational speaker.  Each of the questions I’m answering could be a whole episode on it’s own, (and where I’ve done a deeper dive on this already, I’ll pop a link in to these notes directing you to the relevant episode), but I wanted to give you some tips in this show, so that you can get going on improving your speaking and increasing your impact for better results in the coming year. What you’ll discover: How you can be more authentic. How you can press your audience’s buttons more. How you can be more coherent and articulate. How you can better bring your talk alive for your audience.  How you can keep it real, simple and understandable. How you can increase your confidence. How you can make your storytelling more effective. How you can improve your reach and impact. How you can balance the detail and the narrative pace. How you can find your story and connection with people. Enjoy!   Sarah’s Stuff: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Other Episodes to Check Out: 005 - Secrets to Storytelling (Part One) 007 - Secrets to Storytelling (Part Two) 009 - Secrets to Storytelling (Part Three) 034 - The Hollywood Guru and the 100 Million Dollar Story with Michael Hauge 036 - The Keys to Compelling Storytelling with Margot Leitman 037 - Universal Themes & Story Plots for Powerful Public Speaking & Marketing Content 065 - The Shocking Truth About How to Open and Close Your Presentations 067 - 8 Tips for Managing Anxiety Around Public Speaking 069 - How Intentional Movement Can Power Up Your Public Speaking (Part One) 070 - How Intentional Movement Can Power Up Your Public Speaking (Part Two) 072 - The Secret to Becoming a Public Speaker that Changes Lives 073 - The Map to Greatness in Public Speaking 078 - How to Make Your Audience Care and Create Lightbulb Moments 083 - The 4 Steps to Framework Success in Your Public Speaking 087 - Become a Message Led Speaker not a Robot 091 - Breaking Free from ‘Bad’ Stories 103 - Getting Your Public Speaking Persona Right! 111 - Why You Should Seek the ‘Truest Thing’ For Connection and Laughs with Christian Russell-Pollock 133 - Why You Need a Mission Message & How to Find Yours 135 - Have You Got The Most Desirable Attributes of a Great Speaker? Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

Jill Salzman is on her third entrepreneurial adventure. She has already successfully sold two businesses, one in the music industry and one in baby jewelry. CNNMoney has called her a “mommy mogul,” she was named one of the Top 50 Women to Watch In Tech.  She’s also an author, a podcast host for Inc. Magazine’s top-rated entertaining business podcast, Breaking Down Your Business, and an international speaker. She’s shared the speaker stage with Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Daymond John, Marilu Henner, and Desmond Tutu. Jill is currently growing her third business, which is The Founding Moms, the world’s first and only global collective of offline masterminds and online resources for mom entrepreneurs. In this show, she is sharing lessons learned from her own journey so that you can take the fast pass to success in yours. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The impact of Jill’s mom on her entrepreneurial journey. How Jill talked her way into a ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Event’ and why she thinks her ability not to overthink things has impacted her success. Why Jill ditched her job as a lawyer after 2 weeks. Why you should look at what’s working in other industries to see if they can disrupt yours. Lessons from the music business you can apply to selling your stuff. The challenges Jill faced as a young Mum with two businesses and how her feelings led her to find her mission. Why the resourcefulness and adaptability you have to develop as a parent, is equally applicable to business.  How social norms and subconscious messaging lead women to undermine their value and abilities and how Founding Moms helps people overcome that. Jill’s mission and how she wants to change the world.  How being part of a community is so valuable on the entrepreneurial journey. Why Jill believes ditching the ‘professional’ image has been an important factor in growing her audience and business.  How speaking helps Jill’s business and why it’s not necessarily in the way you think. What ‘kloofing’ is. Why you should raise your prices and how to manage the fear of doing that. Jill’s three top tips for success.   All things Jill Salzman: Https://www.foundingmoms.com Jill@foundingmoms.com  Social Media: @foundingmoms   Books:  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Launch it by Jill Salzman The Best Business Book in the World According to My Mom by Jill Salzman   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Even though I coach people on speaking and marketing, inevitably I always end up working as much on mindset as I do on developing skills and strategy.  That’s because, in my experience as a coach, and from my own journey, the thing that trips us up most as an entrepreneur are our thoughts and beliefs.  It doesn’t matter how many skills you’ve got, your mindset can be your biggest saboteur - showing up as things like impostor syndrome, procrastination, comparisonitis, shiny penny syndrome or as in my own case..all of them! The trouble is that often we aren’t aware of why we’re stuck or struggling to do the things that we know will move us closer to realizing our potential and achieving our goals and dreams...and even if we are, sometimes we don’t register at a conscious level, that we’re thinking unhelpful thoughts.  That is why we need to use another compass to guide us, and what this episode is all about. What you’ll discover: The internal GPS that we need to pay attention to. What we should do when we’re off track. Three powerful processes to get you back on the path to happiness and success.  Enjoy!   Sarah’s Stuff: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Other Resources: Ask and It is Given by Jerry and Esther Hicks The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** by Mark Manson Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Brandon Fong made a connection at the age of 22 that changed his life. It led him to work alongside one of the most successful podcasters and entrepreneurs around and gave him access to an elite group of influencers at the top of their fields. This all became possible because of the lessons that Brandon learned from his parents at the age of 12. These lessons enabled him to master at a young age, the right mindset and three of the most important skills that an entrepreneur needs for success. They also happen to be the ones that many entrepreneurs struggle to implement. He has continued to build on those skills and today he is on the journey to his own seven figure business and is helping entreprepreneurs use his ‘Magic Connection’ method to develop relationships that will change their lives too. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The three lessons that Brandon’s parents taught him at a young age that have helped him fastrack his way to entrepreneurial success.  The environments you should look to spend time in that will help you grow. The skill of ‘connection’ and it’s underpinning layers. The secret to successful networking and starting conversations easily. How Brandon’s first mentor taught him the counterintuitive secret to successfully getting money. What happened the first time Brandon went networking at the age of 16.  The ‘Ikea effect’ and how you can use this principle to add value to people who are more successful than you. The slipstream technique and how you can use it to accelerate your success. Brandon’s ‘Magic Connection’ method and the three ingredients for success. The benefits of ‘no’ oriented questions and how to use them. An example of an email using Brandon’s ‘magic connection’ method, which helped him change his life at 22.  Why you shouldn’t shy away from adding value and making an ‘offer’ at the same time if that time is right. The pros and cons of social media in authentic relationship building. The story of ‘Silence Do Good’ and how to use the Silence Do Good strategy to connect with someone off the radar, or with PR companies and agents. Brandon’s three tips for making the one connection that matters. How speaking fits into Brandon’s business.   All things Brandon Fong: Websites:  https://brandon-fong.com Search online for the The 7 Figure Millennials Podcast Magic Connection Method: www.magicconnectionmethod.com  Coupon Code for the accelerator program: 7FM More advanced training and bonuses: www.bfo.ng/tsc   Twitter: @BrandonSFong   Books:  Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Unique Ability 2.0 - The Strategy Group Inc. Who Not How by Dr Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

I’ve been a big fan of Marie Kondo, a tidying expert, for a while, (even though when I first heard Tim Ferris interviewing her a few years before I was like what?! Really? People need help with folding!?)  I started practicing her techniques about 18 months ago, and I love the space, calm and good habits that it has created for me and my home.  BUT this episode isn’t a promo for Marie, folding your clothes or chucking out your books… it’s about something that came up for me as I was working on a new story idea. I had a bit of a lightbulb moment about some of the thoughts and beliefs that were holding me back, and so I thought I’d share with you in case it helps you too!   What you’ll discover: The story prompt that started this all off. How we can be sentimental about things that don’t serve us. Why I think you should treat your beliefs like your clothes. The KonMari concepts we can apply to our mind. The default programs sitting in our blind spot and how to know if you’ve got them. Suggestions for action.  Enjoy!   Sarah’s Stuff: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Other Resources: https://shop.konmari.com/pages/about 90 Seconds to a Life You Love by Dr Joan Rosenberg   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Paul Archer is a lawyer, trainer and campaigner, who can make even the most complex things simple and relatable.  As an employment lawyer he has represented both employers and the aggrieved, creating compelling arguments to win over tribunal panels. As a trainer, he has worked with many companies and charities, making the law accessible and manageable. As a campaigner he has championed many causes, predominantly to fight poverty, but also to make the world a better place.  Paul is also my ex-husband and co-parent to our daughter! I’ve been trying to get Paul onto the show for a long time and now we’ve managed to make it happen! So, he’s finally here on the Speaking Club to share how he sets about making the complex simple, and builds arguments that create epiphanies and make people care.  Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: How Paul went from depressed middle class teenager to poverty campaigner and employment lawyer. Why Paul primarily represents those at the bottom of the labour market. Why most Lawyers miss the most interesting aspect of the law. The most important things you need to do to whatever you’re campaigning for in order to land your message. The story behind one of the most challenging bits of employment law in the UK. Examples of how Paul constructs arguments in a way that is easy for people to understand. How Paul initially struggled to communicate in front of audiences and what he did to overcome this.  Why Paul doesn’t use Powerpoints, even on zoom. How Paul builds trust with his audience. An employment lawyer’s view of how Covid will affect the future of work. Why Paul thinks if you can’t explain it simply, you’re not an expert in your field, (apart from sciences). How Paul prepares to communicate complex concepts to a lay audience with an example from one of his campaigns. Why you have to be motivational, whatever your message is.  The top three things that Paul believes people need to focus on if they want their message to land.   All things Paul Archer: Website: http://www.paularcheremploymentlawtraining.co.uk https://www.campaignfornuclearpower.com Email: paul@paularchertraining.co.uk LinkedIn - Paul Archer   Books:  What Are We Doing Here by Marilyn Robinson Modern Man in Search of A Soul by Carl Jung   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

Networking meetings after Covid19 are definitely a different experience...and for some of us the convenience of not leaving the house and the thrill of knowing you’re talking business in your ‘jammie’ bottoms, has worn off.  Zoom fatigue is definitely a thing… and it’s surprising given that most of us can manage to sit for hours watching a whole box set of our favourite show on Netflix. The trouble is that there’s a world of difference between passively enjoying well-written, engaging content versus trying to look interested in the 20th turgid, soulless pitch, which focuses on the ‘thing’, rather than why it should matter to you. However you feel about networking online, all the indications are that it’s going to continue beyond the demise of Corona. That means it’s time for you to stop seeing this as a stopgap and start embracing Zoom and some of the advantages it offers you to level up your pitch.  In this show, I’m going to be covering off the basics you need to get right, before sharing some ideas and suggestions, to help your message and business stand out.  What you’ll discover: The basics of good first online impressions Why you need to familiar with whatever platform you’re using and a couple of really useful zoom tips. How to make sure you stay connected when it’s important. The power of novelty The online opportunities you may be missing out on Ideas for making your pitch stand out Enjoy! Resources: Find out more about whiteboard animations for your pitch The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Watch the Dollar Shave Club Advert here Podcast Episodes:The Art & Science of Your Personal Brand with Tamara Glick – 138   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Whatever way you look at it, business comes down to relationships. People do business with people not companies. Peter Beaumont has led the marketing teams for some of the most iconic global brands, in a career spanning over 80 countries.  In that time he figured out the secret to creating and managing relationships and now he speaks and consults with other companies using his six step process to help them develop more powerful connections and take things to the next level. Being able to take a more strategic, intentional and measured approach to developing relationships will benefit you whether you have a multi-million pound company, or you’re an online entrepreneur, coach, author or expert looking to grow your network, audience and sales.  That’s why I’ve invited Peter onto the show! Enjoy!  What you’ll discover: The problem with business relationships that needs to be solved.  That not all relationships in business are equal. How to define the key relationships. The important ingredients for developing strategic partnerships. How you know if you’re doing ‘human to human’ business relationships right.  Peter’s six step process. Why it’s as relevant for small businesses as large ones. How speaking fits into Peter’s business?   All things Peter Beaumont: Website: http://connxn.net LinkedIn: Peter M Beaumont Twitter: @pbeaumConnXN Email: peter.beaumont@ConnXN.net    Books:  The Relationship Roadmap - Peter Beaumont Start With Why - Simon Sinek  Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

If you’re currently not getting the results you want with your speaking or business, then this episode is probably going to help you.  I think at some point we’ve all fallen into the trap I’m talking about today, I know I have and still do.   It’s one of the best ways we deceive ourselves into thinking we’re moving forward, when it’s actually like we’re on a treadmill, and we’re only walking on the spot. Fortunately, when I can’t see it for myself, I’ve got a coach that calls me out on it. I genuinely want to help you get your message out there powerfully, so that you can grow your audience, and make a difference to their life and yours. So, it’s time for some tough talking from me. I want to help you see if you’re also making this mistake, and if you are, consider this a coaching episode where I’m calling you out on it too!  What you’ll discover: Why you should stop listening to this podcast. Whether you’re in the 2%. The common mistake that will deceive you into standing still. The two views about improving performance. Why self-improvement can fall short.  The three pillars for speaking mastery.  Enjoy!   Sarah’s Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/club https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Other Resources: Atul Gawande TED Talk Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Many of us have big goals and dreams, but usually achieving our ambitions means taking action outside our comfort zone, overcoming fear and uncertainty, and putting ourselves ‘at risk’ in some way...even if it’s just our ‘ego’ that’s in danger.  My guest on this show is Mark Visser, and he had a dream so big and dangerous that many people told him it wasn’t possible to achieve. But he continued anyway.  He knew he had to prepare for and accept the unpredictable so that he could achieve the unbelievable. So he trained and learned and practiced until he’d completed the challenge he’d set himself and conquered his biggest fear.  Mark is an Australian big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker and ocean adventurer. He created a process to help him reduce fear and perform at his peak in extreme danger and he has since used it to coach many world champion athletes, professional sporting teams, business and elite military groups around the world. Today, he is sharing it with you to help you conquer any fear that stands in your way. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: When Mark decided to do something extraordinary and what led him there. How Mark’s limiting beliefs were stopping him from making his dreams a reality and how he changed his mindset and attitude. The questions that guided Mark through his toughest experiences. How you can use fear to your advantage. The internal microphone that we all hold and why we should hand it over to the wiser version of ourselves. How surfing ‘Jaws’ at night fitted into Mark’s quest and led him to discover his eight steps to manage fear. The mental, emotional and physical training Mark did that helped him reach his goal. The mind-body connection and the sequence in which our bodies shut down because of fear. How Mark nearly blacked out with fear the first time he spoke! Mark’s tips for managing future based ‘imagined’ fear.  How speaking fits into Mark’s life. Why Mark wrote his book and how it can help you move closer to your dreams.   All things Mark Visser: Website(s): https://www.theoceanwarrior.com https://www.markvisser.net Facebook: @MarkVisser   Books:  The Big Wave Method by Mark Visser Stop at Nothing by Lance Armstrong God I Am by Peter O Erbe   Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/club https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

As a coach the measure of your success is student and client results. That’s why I’m always reviewing my systems, processes and tools to ensure that they lead people down the simplest and quickest path to success by delivering the right teaching and coaching at the right time.  Whilst each person I work with has their own personal goals, ultimately, I believe your success as a speaker comes down to your ability to engage, influence and motivate your audience to take the action you want. With that in mind, I’ve noticed whilst working with my students, that there are additional elements required for speaking success that need to be in place before any of the other systems, processes and tools that I teach can be put into effective use.   As a result I’ve created a new success path, which enables me and my students to identify where they are on their speaking journey and what they need at that point to move forward to their intended goal.  I wanted to share that success path with you, so that you can evaluate your own position and the gaps you need to fulfil to achieve your own speaking goals. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The three essential assets you need before you start The core skills that make you stand out Why you need a talk creation process The final piece of the puzzle   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com www.saraharcher.co.uk/club Podcast Episodes: Episode 133  Episode 7 Episode 9 Episode 80 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

As you know...there is one thing you can be sure of as a speaker, (whatever platform you’re using) and that is… ...if you make your audience snooze, you lose! There are some more obvious places like the beginning and end of your talks where you probably know that you need to grab people’s attention, but there are traps all the way through your talk that you can fall into and lose engagement. During recent coaching sessions, a few of my students had parts of their talk where audience engagement would drop and we worked through these, so that their message would land as planned.  To make sure your talks come alive for your audience I wanted to share a few of the big mistakes, so that you can avoid them too.  What you’ll discover: The information trap Why the facts don’t speak for themselves The power of one Why you should time travel with your audience  The danger of loose ends Enjoy!   Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/masterclass https://www.hotflushrebels.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Tamara Glick has spent almost 20 years helping people express their personal brands through their wardrobes and their words. It’s an important aspect of your message, especially when you’re trying to get people to buy your stuff, (whether that’s an idea, change, cause, product or service), because they need to know, like and trust you first. Yet so many of us don’t have a clue where to start, or don’t give our personal brand the attention it deserves. On this show, Tamara will be sharing exactly what your personal brand is, what ingredients go into it and what you should be paying attention to, so that you get the results that you want. We’ll be looking at the mistakes to avoid and how your brand interacts with your audience and customers at the various touch points of their journey with you.  If you want to up your brand game, so that more people fall in love with you and your message, then listen up! Enjoy!    What you’ll discover: What makes up a personal brand and why it’s important. Different examples of personal brands in action from influencers today.  What turtlenecks signify! The steps you should take to determine your brand and how you should look? The different ways gender affects a personal brand. Why you should stop hiding and be fully expressed even if you don’t feel your body looks the way you would want it to. What ‘smasual’ means in relation to personal dress. How ‘working from home’ could affect your personal brand. Why you must be careful in choosing your style icon. What the different touch points for your personal brand are and what you need to pay attention to at each of these. Why speakers should be intentional about their brand and wardrobe. What you need to take into consideration in relation to your style and brand when you’re speaking online.  Three tips for building a capsule wardrobe that will help you  shine. All things Tamara Glick: Website: https://tamaraglick.com Freebie: 15 Video Call Spoilers and How to Fix Them Instagram: @TamaraGlick LinkedIn: Tamara Glick Books: I Should Have Honour by Khalida Brohie The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

If you follow me you will know that I want you to be provocative with your audience. I want you to shock them and challenge them so that they pay attention and continue to be engaged with your message.  When you speak you achieve that both with what you say and how you’re  delivering it. How you use your voice, expressions, energy, body, video or props to convey the purpose and emotion of your message are incredibly important parts of the equation, but in this show, I’m focusing on the content aspect of your message. I’m going to give you some tips on how to find the stuff that will open up people’s eyes to new possibilities, that will shift perspectives AND will help to position you as a leader in your niche. I hope you enjoy the show!  What you’ll discover: The three ‘p’s to power Why you need to start with what matters to you. The content quartet you need to identify. How to find them What to do next Enjoy! Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/masterclass https://www.hotflushrebels.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Lynn Ruth Miller has had a tumultuous life!  She’s survived a challenging childhood, numerous personal disappointments, and many near death experiences and now she’s 86 and going strong! Over the past nine decades she has been a teacher, writer, and TV presenter, but despite three degrees including one in journalism from Stanford she never managed to get her dream job as a journalist...but in the end she found something better.  Today, she is the oldest female comedian on both sides of the Atlantic and she is still going strong. In this show, Lynn shares the ups and downs of her journey and how she overcame fear and learned to love herself. She also gives lots of tips for speaking, humour and storytelling, including how you should relate to your audience so that your talks have greater impact.  She’s quite a character and I’m sure you’re going to love the show. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The art of comedy. What scared Lynn before doing her first comedy class at 70 and why she did it. The impact that being able to tell a joke has had on Lynn’s life.  Tips for constructing jokes when you’re speaking. Why you need to bring your talks down to a human level when you speak. How Lynn uses personal stories when she’s speaking to make things sticky for her audience. Why you must never say “it was a beautiful day”  How systems and formulas underpin creativity. The challenges that Lynn has faced as an older female comedian.  How Lynn overcame terrible fear in her fifties.  The importance of finding your authentic voice and when Lynn found hers.  What Lynn considers is the most important thing you need to do as a public speaker.  How and why Lynn reads the audience. Lynn’s tips for storytelling in speaking. Why you should love what you do.  All things Lynn Ruth Miller: Website: http://www.lynnruthmiller.net  Facebook Instagram: @lynnruth82 Lynn’s Facebook Live  Lynn’s Books: Getting the Last Laugh by Lynn Ruth Miller Starving Hearts by Lynn Ruth Miller Other Books: Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton How Green was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/masterclass https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Whatever kind of speaker you are, platform, motivational, corporate leader, podcast host, online entrepreneur or influencer...there are two attributes that will have a big impact on your success. These two things are admired by audiences when they are present, and most commented on when they’re not.  They are also two of the things that are most desired by experienced and novice speakers alike and most requested by my students as developmental goals.  Ironically, these two attributes are nebulous, difficult to define and can be subjective...but then I’m always up for a challenge! In this show I’ll share these two attributes, with my definitions, so that you’ll know whether you have them and what’s next to get them if you don’t! I hope you enjoy the show! What you’ll discover: The two most desired attributes of a great speaker Why they matter How you know if someone has them as a speaker My top three tips for what to do if you don’t Enjoy! Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/masterclass https://www.hotflushrebels.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:     leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

I truly believe that speaking is marketing, because no matter whether it’s a project, change, idea or a product or service...you’ve got to sell it to get people buying in or buying your stuff. As speakers we have to be great copywriters too… because the words that we speak have to be relatable and compelling. Combined with storytelling, humour and performance skills, these words have to inspire and motivate our audience to say ‘yes’ and take action. Besides the marketing that we do with our talks on our ‘stage’, whether that’s online, or in front of a ‘live’ audience, we need to use the power of marketing to get the opportunities to speak to audiences in the first place. Given all this, I would urge you to hang on every word of my guest on this episode… Brian Kurtz.  He’s been a pioneer of direct response marketing for the last 40 years, and he’s worked with and been mentored by some of the legends in this arena.  He’s also been speaking about direct response marketing for over 30 years, and in this show he’s sharing some of the biggest lessons he’s learned from those legends with you.  Enjoy!  What you’ll discover: Exactly what direct marketing is and why Brian fell in love with it.  The importance of tracking results and using them as your guide to success. Why speaking to the right audience is the most important for direct marketing and speaking. How Brian created a $40,000,000 turnover from books that were gathering dust on bookshop shelves. How Brian cracked infomercials after 15 years and made $200,000,000 from selling books! The $900 book written in 1966, that led me to find Brian and why it has lessons that are relevant for both speakers and marketers today. Why Brian created ‘Overdeliver’ and how he nearly died the day after it was published.  What it means to ‘fish without bait’ in marketing. The power of contribution in creating powerful relationships and growing your business.  The three most important aspects of direct marketing to use in your business. Why speaking is an important skill set and strategy for a direct marketer to have.  The reason it’s important to know your strengths and weaknesses as a speaker.  The most important things you can do as a speaker to make sure your message lands.   All things Brian Kurtz: Websites: Https://www.overdeliverbook.com Https://www.briankurtz.net Https://www.thelegendsbook.com   Facebook: @briankurtz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kurtz-a1934/ https://www.thedolectures.com   Books:  Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz  The Alchemist by Paula Coehlo Give and Take by Adam Grant The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

You can have a great idea, product, or service, and be a great speaker, but if you don’t have clarity around who you're serving, their story and your mission message, then your business is built on sand. Yet so many of us miss this critical piece of the speaking and marketing puzzle. In this show, I’m going to cover why these things are so important, the thinking that stops people from creating this clarity and focus, and I’m going to be giving you the steps you need to take to find and define your mission message, customer, and their story.   I hope you enjoy the show! What you’ll discover: Why your mission message is critical to your business success. The reasons why people fail to get this vital piece of work done. Why you should think about who isn’t the right audience for you. How to discover your customer characteristics. The steps for defining your customer. What should be covered in your customer story. Your transformational statement. The questions that will help you discover your mission message. Enjoy! Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/interview https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Patti Dobrowolski poured her heart and soul into her dream, and then watched it fall apart. She was so embarrassed by her failure that she decided she had to skip town and reinvent herself.  As a performance artist in New York, a throwaway question from a friend got stuck in her head and was the spark that ignited her true calling. To help people harness the power of visual goal setting to bring their dreams into existence.  Patti has since helped individuals and companies harness this power to get clarity and focus and to build the momentum they need to make it all happen. She has many, many examples in her own life, and in those of her clients that illustrate the power of her work and she’s going to be sharing those and how it all works on this show. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How Patti envisioned her way onto Broadway. Why drawing a picture of your future is 42% more likely to bring it into existence.  Why you don’t need to be great at drawing to use this tool. How you can train your brain to work for you rather than become a victim to it.  Why you need to dial down your limiting beliefs and dial up your imagination.  The internal or external challenges Patti encountered getting the new concept off the ground.  The three keys to success, and how you can use them to achieve your dreams. How speaking fits into Patti’s work and how has it helped to grow her brand and business? Why you need to understand what your message is and why you’re different to everybody else. Your authentic self is one of the most important things you need to find as a speaker. Why you need to be discerning about the feedback you accept from other people. How TEDx is still a great platform for sharing your message especially if you’re a new speaker.  The most important thing Patti thinksa speaker can do to help their message land with an audience. All things Patti Dobrowolski: Website: https://www.upyourcreativegenius.com https://www.creativegeniusyou.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upyourcreativegenius/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PDobrowolski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-dobrowolski-532368/ Patti’s TEDx Talk ‘Draw Your Future’ Patti’s TEDx Talk Creative Genius You’   Books:  Limitless by Jim kwik   Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/interview https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Many people have felt like the rug has been pulled away from underneath them with what has happened in 2020, but from adversity can come new opportunities that had never been on our radar before.  I want to talk to you today about one of those opportunities, and a strategy you may not have actively considered before for sharing your message. That is podcast interviews. Many people have seen the potential and begun utilising the incredible power of this platform to spread the word about their idea, product or service. BUT, if that’s not you, then I want to persuade you that now is the time to start! In this show I’m going to walk you through the compelling reasons for making podcast interviews one of your key speaking channels and marketing strategies from here on in. I’m also going to share the steps you need to take to start making it work for you. Enjoy! What I’m going to cover: The incredible statistics that make this strategy a ‘no-brainer’. The basics of what you need to have before you start approaching hosts. One of the key mistakes many people make when choosing podcasts to approach for an interview.  Why some things should always be personal…  Why you need to channel Jerry McGuire in your approach. What most people leave out of their strategy that’s costing them results.  The myth that could limit your impact.  Set yourself up for success.  Why you need to consider how to maximise the power of your interview.  The speaking tool you need to make sure you have with you.  A software that can help.  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:  Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: https://online.thespaceuk.com   https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/interview https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.matchmaker.fm    

It was while Vicky and Debbie were working for a large event management company when they realised there was a gap in the market for an agency that would deliver inspiring events to help clients achieve their goals...so they decided to start ZiaBia. That was in 2012 and they are still going strong, despite the current challenges. They and their team have delivered a range of events internationally for some of the biggest charities and organisations, from small, intimate affairs to large conferences with thousands of delegates.  As many of you are creating your own events, I thought it would be useful to explore what makes an event successful. Of course, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to get the lowdown on what event organisers are looking for in speakers too!  Make sure you listen to find out what you need to have in place and deliver to get more bookings, whether it’s a virtual event or a live one. Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: Why it’s so critical to follow your passion rather than the money. That the budget is not the most important factor for a successful event and what you should be focusing on instead.  The little touches that make the difference. How online events compare to face to face ones and why in person events will always return. Tips on marketing an event to get people there. Why you need to be clear on the event goals and messaging to secure a great delegate experience.  The secret to making an event run smoothly.  What happens behind the scenes of speaker selection for events. The critical marketing assets event organisers are looking for when booking a speaker. Why speakers can make or break an event. What makes a great speaker from an event management perspective. Why excellence is more important than perfection.   All things Zia Bia: Website: https://ziabia.co.uk Facebook: @ziabia LinkedIn: @ziabia   Books: ‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama   Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/interview https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:  Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Positive reviews of your product or service are worth their weight in gold…and that’s why it’s so critical to know how to get them, what should be in them and how to present them to maximise their impact.  In my experience though many of us are losing out on the power and benefits of testimonials for a number of reasons: We miss opportunities to get them. We’re so grateful if someone says they will give us one that we don’t tell them what we want them to cover. We don’t put them in the right format.  We overlook potential ways to leverage them. Given the impact of social proof to build trust, overcome objections and connect at an emotional level I thought it was worth learning the ins and outs of testimonials for my own business…and of course sharing what I’ve discovered with you too. Enjoy!  What I’m going to cover:     Why testimonials are so valuable     Top 3 mistakes businesses make with testimonials     The two kinds of evidence you need on your site     The different types of testimonial     How to ask for a testimonial     Opportunities not to be missed     Ideal length for quote testimonials     Seven tips for success with testimonials     Software suggestion Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:     leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:       Leave an honest review on apple podcast. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.       Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Speaking Club Testimonial Animation https://judge.me https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

Devora Zack has carved out a reputation as a networking guru, and what she has to share is valid whether it’s networking online or eyeball to eyeball.  She’s been featured in many publications and media such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Women’s Health and Fast Company - to name but a few! She’s also won numerous awards and written many books, including her best-selling ‘Networking For People Who Hate Networking’ which is currently circulating in 45 different languages! If that’s not enough Devora is a global keynote speaker and leadership consultant to some of the biggest names in the world! I know you’re going to love this episode, as there are so many nuggets of wisdom to pick up! Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why networking is the opposite to what most people believe Why authenticity is key to successful networking The 3 key differences between being an introvert and extrovert, and the role that temperament and behaviour play in both. How to approach networking, whether you’re an introvert or extrovert How to end and enter the conversation Devora’s (4) top tips for getting the most out of a networking event What to consider in your follow-up  Addressing the balance of speaking and listening in networking conversations Why making an effort to focus conversations on ‘the good’ can enhance your networking How W.A.I.T.ing can help you interact at networking events Why multitasking is not the most effective way to get things done   All things Devora: Website: https://www.myonlyconnect.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devora.zack  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devora-zack Books Networking for People Who Hate Networking Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time Managing for People Who Hate Managing   Recommended Book: The Phantom Toll Booth by Norton Juster   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                    leave a comment below.  Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

The online space is becoming more crowded than ever as more entrepreneurs make the switch to save their business.  This means that standing out and building a tribe who want to buy your stuff is going to be more challenging than ever before.  So, what should you do if you’re having these sorts of thoughts and feelings:  “I can’t get people to easily understand what I do” “I don’t know where to start in getting my message across” “I find the sales part of speaking uncomfortable and awkward”  “My business doesn’t stand out” “I can’t seem to connect with people” “I feel like my talks are boring” “I can’t communicate the value of what I do” “I can’t keep people engaged.” “It just feels so forced when I speak, not like me at all.” If you can relate to one or more of these and you want to stand out and sell more, then this three-part podcast series is for you.   In part three I’m going to be sharing the secret blueprint I learned from a street performer for marketing and sales success...and I’ll be covering when and how the different types of stories I talked about in part two fit into the model.  If you want to have more engagement and impact with your speaking you’ll want to listen to this show! Enjoy!  What you’ll discover: The things that remain vital in all different forms of marketing communication  The secret credo for sales success handed down for centuries. The different types of story you can use and what for. When you should be using your stories in your talk. Resources: https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Fredrik Haren is an international speaker on creativity and change and the author of ten books, including ‘The Idea Book’ which was included in ‘The 100 Best Business Books of All Time’.  For the last 2 decades Fredrik has been travelling the world to learn as much as he can about creativity from people who are out there doing fascinating things. He has been praised for his “unusually effective speaking style of combining humor and audience interaction with useful content”.  In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of creativity in your speaking and your business, and you’ll pick up some brilliant tips for both! Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How you define an ‘expert’ speaker. Why Frederik thinks people who say they aren’t creative are cowards. Who we should compare ourselves to in relation to how creative we are. Why scheduling creative time can help you become inspired. The definition of an idea. How I lost the opportunity to win $1000! The most important part of the creative process.  Why we need to get the balance right between confidence and doubt for creative success.  What idea perception and why it’s so important right now. How creativity can be found in the most unexpected places. The ‘moment of nothing’...what it is and why so many of us get stuck there.  Three tips you can use to kickstart your creativity today. Why you need to discover your inner theme. The most interesting speaking topics. Tips for getting your talk to resonate with multinational audiences.  How the best speakers use stories.  All things Fredrik: Website https://www.fredrikharen.com Youtube Fredrik Haren - The Creativity Explorer https://www.theworldofcreativity.com https://www.theprofessionalspeaker.com LinkedIn - Frederik Haren Books: The Idea Book by Fredrik Haren How to Become a Global Keynote Speaker by Frederik Haren Lateral Thinking by Edward De Bono Resources: Universal Themes Episode https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

The online space is becoming more crowded than ever as more entrepreneurs make the switch to save their business.   This means that standing out and building a tribe who want to buy your stuff is going to be more challenging than ever before.   So, what should you do if you’re having these sorts of thoughts and feelings:  “I can’t get people to easily understand what I do” “I don’t know where to start in getting my message across” “I find the sales part of speaking uncomfortable and awkward”  “My business doesn’t stand out” “I can’t seem to connect with people” “I feel like my talks are boring” “I can’t communicate the value of what I do” “I can’t keep people engaged.” “It just feels so forced when I speak, not like me at all.” If you can relate to one or more of these and you want to stand out and sell more, then this three-part podcast series is for you.   In part two I’m going to be covering all the key questions you might have about storytelling so that you can start using them to grow your business. Enjoy!  What you’ll discover: What is meant by ‘story’ in speaking and marketing. The different types of story you can use and what for. How long your stories should be. Where you should be using stories. The best place to find stories to use in your speaking and marketing. Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. ·      Subscribe on iTunes.

Jade Jeffers left the city to slow down and fight a progressive illness. After she moved to the coast, she not only rekindled her love of art, but she found contentment in her life.   She is now a beachcombing artist and sells her work all over the world. In transitioning to be an artist, Jade also had to become an entrepreneur realising that in order to share her work she would need to speak to sell.  In this show, Jade talks about her journey, how she finds the stories behind her pieces and how she ‘reads’ her audiences before making her pitches.  Enjoy!  What you’ll discover: How Jade turned her life upside down to reconnect with her passion, find a simpler existence and slow down her progressive illness. How she handles feedback about her art. What made Jade choose beachcombing art. How she chooses the objects that become her artwork and then creates the stories from them. The humour that Jade injects into her art and the characters that she brings to life.  The journey she has gone on to feel comfortable selling and speaking.  How Jade reads the body language of the potential customer to influence how she pitches. Jade’s tips for finding stories.  All things Jade Jeffers: https://www.jjsbeachcombingart.com Facebook @jjsbeachcombingart Instagram @jjsbeachcombingart Books: Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

Whilst social distancing means everyone has more room in real life, Covid-19 has resulted in the online space becoming more crowded than ever as more entrepreneurs make the switch to save their business.  This means that standing out and building a tribe who want to buy your stuff is going to be more challenging than ever before.  So, what should you do if you’re having these sorts of thoughts and feelings:  “I can’t get people to easily understand what I do” “I don’t know where to start in getting my message across” “I find the sales part of speaking uncomfortable and awkward”  “My business doesn’t stand out” “I can’t seem to connect with people” “I feel like my talks are boring” “I can’t communicate the value of what I do” “I can’t keep people engaged.” “It just feels so forced when I speak, not like me at all.” If you can relate to one or more of these and you want to stand out and sell more, then this three-part podcast series is for you.   Ok, let’s kick off with the first thing you need to do, which is avoid these seven deadly sins of speaking online. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The audience buttons you need to push with your message. The big mistake people make when creating their message. Why you shouldn’t just keep sharing ‘how to’ content.  Why your sales message shouldn’t be the primary focus of your webinar or video. How you can get lost in someone else’s persona Why you need to make your message ‘sticky’ The ‘RuPaul’ rule tweak that you need to apply to your speaking Resources: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

Michael Arterberry took sanctuary in sports to distract from the fear and hardship he faced at home growing up. As an adult, he recognised that his ability to stay resilient, keep perspective and positive during the trials of his childhood was not something everyone facing the same challenges was able to do. That epiphany led to a life dedicated to helping others find their way through the challenges life throws at them to discover their place of peace. Michael says “I can’t change your circumstances, but I can help change your perspective.” That’s what his talks and transformational coaching programs do and in this show he is sharing his journey, and some of the tips and techniques he uses with people to manage those difficult situations. He also shares how he puts his talks together and some of his secret speaking tricks that inspire, lead, and encourage people to choose the right path for them. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: How his humble beginnings and difficult childhood shaped Michael and led to what he does today? Why you need to ‘shake off the dirt’ in order to achieve success. How Michael communicates with kids to create ‘aha’ moments that give them a fresh perspective and start. Why teachers are also transformed by Michael’s work.  What made Michael switch into motivational speaking and how he made the transition into speaking to adult audiences? How we need to shift from being the passenger to the driver of your car.  The impact of African American communities spreading out to more affluent white  communities and Michael’s role in bringing them together. How Michael connects to himself and the audience to get great results from his speaking and how to do this. The winning combination to be a successful speaker. Why stories are such a critical tool in Michael’s speaking and teaching tool chest All things Michael Arterberry: Https://www.shakethedirtexperience.com Https://www.michaelarterberry.com https://www.youthvoicescentre.org Twitter @MichaelArterberry Facebook @MichaelArterberry Books: The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Over 51% of the US population has listened to a podcast, 37% in Canada and one in eight people in the UK regularly listen to them. The stats show that the numbers of podcast listeners are growing across the globe...I can vouch for this as The Speaking Club is now listened to in 159 countries! As well as the audience growing, so are the numbers of podcasts with 192,000 new ones launched just last year.  So what does this mean for speakers, authors and online entrepreneurs?  It means that if you’re not already leveraging this platform for growing your brand, audience and business, then you should be.  I have many people approach me to get a guest spot on this show with poor pitches that don’t do them any favours. For the people that do make it on, not all are maximising the opportunity it offers.  That’s why I decided to put this episode together. I want to help you avoid the pitfalls and become an AWESOME podcast guest so that you can get get your message out there further and faster  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Which podcasts to approach. How to approach podcasters. What you need to have prepared for the interview. How to add value to the podcaster and set yourself up for success. The double win that will grow your audience and strengthen your relationship. The importance of sharing to your own audience. The AWESOME framework that pulls this all together.  Resources: Episode 003 -How to Create a Killer Elevator Pitch https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Covid-19 has affected all our lives, forcing us to make dramatic changes to the way we live and work to adapt to a new reality. Life will revert to some form of ‘normal’, but this experience will result in some lasting behavioural shifts...and more remote working and online communication are likely to be two big ones.  The bottom line is that not only do we need to get comfortable presenting online, but we need to get comfortable having sales conversations online if you want to grow your business now and in the future. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a corporate leader with sales teams who have to make this transition, it’s going to be important that you are able to start back strong in this new context.  That’s why I’ve brought Diane Banister, the CEO of Intelligent Dialogue, on the show. She has spent decades helping companies develop their sales capability and has made a significant change to her own business by bringing it online, with incredible success.  I hope this episode gives you some tips for communicating in this new context and taking your business forward. Enjoy!  What you’ll discover: How Covid-19 hit Diane’s offline training business and what she did about it. The difference between ‘responding’ and ‘reacting’ when business challenges arise.  The differences between training virtually rather than live and how to handle them.  Why moving to online communication requires you to be at the top of your game. Whether you should be selling right now and if so how.  The challenges many are going to face getting back to work.  How sales conversations will change in the new communication context.   Why it’s wrong to make blanket assumptions about how your customers have been impacted. Why you should be spending time on making your message relevant for where each of your customers might be.  All things Diane Banister: Successfully Navigating Sales Conversations Online Training Videos  Coupon Code for The Speaking Club Discount = TSC2020 LinkedIn  Twitter  Books: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. ·      Subscribe on iTunes.

Professor Monder Ram OBE is an expert on small businesses and ethnic minority entrepreneurship research. He has published many papers, consults with small businesses, is a global keynote speaker and a government advisor too. I am also very proud to say he is one of my star students too. In this episode not only do we discuss some of the findings of Monder’s many years of research into small business challenges and particularly the challenges that migrants and migrant entrepreneurs face, but we talk a whole heck about his speaking too! This show is a goldmine for great insights and tips that will help you shine as an authentic, captivating speaker and I’m sure you’re going to love it. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why Monder thinks stories are needed more than ever in the academic arena. How sharing real life stories as a scientist has helped Monder influence public policy around small businesses. The three areas of entrepreneurship that trip many small businesses up. Why the issues that face most entrepreneurs are amplified for migrant business owners. The travesty of wasted talent in our communities that could fill vital business roles. How Monder ditched his slides in speaking in 2004 and hasn’t used them since. The differences between a practitioner, academic and policy making audiences. How Monder tailors his talk strategy and content for the different audiences he talks to. The in-depth process Monder uses to prepare for a talk. The importance of flow, engagement, framing and starting the talk with a bang. Why being yourself when you speak is vital for connecting with your audience and building your confidence. Why academics and all speakers should consider focusing on the struggle and the ‘why’ rather than just the results in their communication. All things Monder Ram: LinkedIn Monder Ram Twitter @monderram Email m.ram1@aston.ac.uk Books: The Examined Life by Stefan Grosz Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

Content flow relates to the composition of your talk and how you get your audience from ‘a’ to ‘b’. This is relevant whether you’re doing a 15 second Tik Tok, three minute facebook live, blog or or a 45 minute keynote. You need to consider some often overlooked factors relating to ‘content flow’ that will affect the experience people have on their journey with you... whatever medium it’s on, or how long it may be. Get it right and you may win a fan, but get it wrong and you may leave your audience bored, confused, and unlikely to bother engaging with you again.  In this show I’m going to be sharing those factors you need to pay attention to, so that your content keeps your audience focused, engaged and eager to take the next steps with you.  Enjoy! What you’ll discover: My Gambian nightmare and why it matters to your audience.  The starting point for any speaking content. Why speakers can learn a lot from tattoo artists. The key ‘content flow’ ingredients for a great talk. What a segue is and why it matters. The secrets to good segues. Why stories and gaps are your friend for keeping your audience focused. Get the audience committed. Resolution and the warm fuzzy feeling it brings. Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Viv Conway and Tash Meys originally had companies on the side whilst they were friends at college. They focused on Instagram as the platform to grow their businesses, and eventually had so much success with it that they decided to ditch their side hustles and open up their own Instagram agency called Ace The Gram.  Not only have they mastered Instagram to move their personal profiles to over 200K followers, but they have worked with clients from 70 followers to 1.9 million followers across Australia, the USA, the UK, and New Zealand. From influencer marketing and giveaways, to using Instagram for driving traffic to your website/product, Viv and Tash now work to bring their knowledge and passion to anyone who wants to leverage social media for their business. They are excited to share everything they have learnt along their journey and they’re doing that on this show. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Where Instagram fits into the social media ecco-system. Why patience is needed for sustainable growth and better quality followers. Why your ideal audience is not only critical for your business in general, but super important when it comes to Instagram. How having a clear message and understanding the niche that you are in will grow your audience faster.  Guidance on strategy for using Instagram in your business. One of the biggest myths about how to reach your audience on Instagram. What it means to optimise your profile and how to do it. How you can use influencer marketing in your marketing strategy. What ‘valuable’ content looks like on Instagram. Specific tips for speakers and entrepreneurs who want to build their audience and brand using instagram. What branded hashtags are, and how to use them to your advantage. Where Instagram stories can fit into your strategy. Understand more about the Instagram algorithm and how this might help you. Why using multiple social media platforms is important for your marketing strategy, and which combination is currently the strongest. Tips for using Instagram to build a community and boost engagement. All things Ace the Gram: Website acethegram Instagram @acethegram Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/instagramgrowthandengagement/ Books: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins The Defining Decade - Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of them by Meg Jay Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening!  To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Kristin Linklater has been helping people to transform their voice into an instrument of passion, power and performance for many, many years. I am honoured that she is a guest on the show and that she is sharing such value for anyone that wants to reach their full potential as a public speaker. She has had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and actor in Europe and America. She has worked with some of the most prestigious theatre companies and dramatic institutions in the world and has written one of the seminal books on voice technique based on hearing ‘the person, not the voice.’ Kristin has published several articles on voice and has lectured and given workshops in the U.S., the UK, Europe, Russia, Taiwan and China. Since 1965 she has trained over 200 teachers in her methods; they teach in a majority of the actor-training programs in the U.S., and in Australia, England, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Spain and Russia. Today, Kristin is still teaching her method in courses at the Kristin Linklater Voice Centre in the Orkney Islands.   I hope you enjoy the show.  What we talk about: The mysterious origin of modern voice technique. The connection between mind, body and voice. The difference between a ‘free’ voice and an ‘inhibited’ one. The ‘vertical’ experience of the voice and why speakers should be using this in their talks. Why we ‘unlearn’ how to use our voice to its full potential. How our jaw protects us from ‘feeling’ unwanted emotion.  Examples of bad voice habits and how they impact the quality of our performance? How trying to control our voice reduces our vocal stamina. Why public speakers must ‘feel’ the words and not hide behind a presentational tone. The link between our limiting beliefs and our voice. Why the stories we’re silently holding onto are sabotaging our voice and our message.  The step on stage ‘mantra’ for conquering the primal fear that stops you from speaking or affects your performance.  Tips for speakers to help improve the quality of their voice. Kristin’s process for putting her own keynote talks together. How Kristin uses stories to create aha moments.  Who really wrote the plays of Shakespeare! All things Kristin https://www.linklatervoice.com Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater  Freeing Shakespeare’s Voice by Kristin Linklater  Books: The Brain that Changes Itself by Norman Doidge Other Resources*  https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                         leave a comment below.       Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:       Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.       Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Mike Michalowicz is a best-selling author, speaker, multi-millionaire business owner and the man that Simon Sinek calls “the top contender for the patron saint of entrepreneurs”  However, his work today came as a result of learning some crucial business and life lessons after losing everything he’d made from selling two companies. Since then Mike has devoted his life to finding better ways for himself and other entrepreneurs to grow healthy, strong companies.  He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Mike is a popular main stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics.  One of his most popular books and systems is Profit First, which is used by hundreds of thousands of companies across the globe to drive profit. He has written many others and his latest book, ‘Fix This Next’, is accidentally, but perfectly timed to help many business owners suffering as a result of the crisis.  In this show, I’m getting the low down from Mike on many things that will help you as a speaker and business owner to move forward despite the challenges that you are facing on the journey.  I hope you enjoy the show. What we talk about:     Why Mike has dedicated his life to investigating the journey of successful entrepreneurship.      The origin of Profit First as a way of managing cash in your business.     Why traditional accounting methods don’t work for entrepreneurs.      How ‘Profit First’ works.      The amazing results it has had for entrepreneurs and businesses in sustaining profitability.     The ‘Survival Trap’ exercise that you can run for your business.     Why Mike developed the ‘Business Hierarchy of Needs’ to identify the right actions for your business if you’re feeling overwhelmed or facing a crisis in your business.     The story of Cottonwood Coffee and how they used the business hierarchy of needs.     How speaking fits into what Mike does.     Why you should give people actionable content when you’re speaking.     The ‘One Step Back’ technique and how you can use it to pivot.     Why you shouldn’t give until it hurts and what you do should always have a sales foundation.     How and why Mike uses stories and humour in his talks.     The way that Mike overcame his public speaking anxiety.     Why you should listen to people’s wallets, rather than their words. All things Mike https://www.mikemichalowicz.com https://www.fixthisnext.com Books: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Clock Work by Mike Michalowicz The Toliet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Michalowicz How to Stop Worrying and Start Living – Dale Carnegie  Other Resources*  https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                         leave a comment below.       Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:       Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.       Subscribe on iTunes.  *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

There is one common factor I’ve noticed time and time again in relation to people who ‘make’ it, whatever field or industry they’re in.  That common factor is that those who achieve success don’t live their lives based on expectations, they set their own course. The path that they follow is based on what is possible and it’s available to all of us equally, although it’s one that few people choose to tread. In this show I want to explore why that is, and the difference between what is probable versus what’s possible, so that you can choose a new perspective and path for yourself to achieve the success you want in speaking, business and life. Enjoy! What you’ll discover:     Why my family regret me doing a sponsored swim at eight-years-old.     The difference between probable and possible when it comes to mindset     Why the young and the naive succeed     The problem with expectations      What L’esprit de l’escalier is and how we can avoid it.     Why we need to limit our research     The reason we should steer clear of opinions     Why we need to use the past as a springboard not an excuse     The role models for mindset     Why we need to use fear as a compass Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

About 20 years ago Colette Etheridge fell ill with anxiety...one event triggered her to lose control of her life and become someone she didn’t recognise. She was lost in a world of paranoia, displaying irrational and selfish behaviours without a thought for anyone else. After four months of hard work she managed to make the changes she needed to and get her life back on track. Today, she helps others conquer anxiety issues including depression, fears and phobias. In this episode, she is sharing her story and many tips and tools for beating any anxieties you might have. You’ll get benefit from this show if you’re struggling to cope with what’s going on in the world at the moment, or you’re having to step outside your comfort zone to respond, or  you just want some help to overcome your public speaking issues. I hope you enjoy the show. What we talk about: How anxiety showed up in Collette’s life and the impact it had on her. Whether anxiety is an illness or a state of mind. The difference between types of anxiety and phobias. The best way to keep our minds healthy in today’s world. How animals help with anxiety. Why gratitude is a big part of getting and staying mentally healthy. Whether affirmations work? Why hypnotherapy works much faster on tackling speaking anxiety. How fear of speaking on stage or on video is driven by our beliefs. My reluctance to do Facebook lives and why this is. The process for reprogramming your subconscious to overcome the limiting beliefs that hold you back. Managing your business finances.  All things Colette https://smallstepscounsellingservice.com https://www.facebook.com/SmallStepsGlos/ https://childbehavioursolutions.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ChildBehaviourSolutions/ Books: Inner Talk for Peace of Mind by Susan Jeffers A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown Other Resources* https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

It might not be sexy, but whether you have a speaking business, or a business that you grow through speaking, you are going to want to listen to this show, now more than ever. Even in normal circumstances poor cashflow kills more businesses than anything else, but when there is turbulence its reach is much bigger. If you are struggling at the moment, this show may help you find a lifeline. If you are experiencing a boom or getting buy, it’s also important you listen to get the right things in place to protect your business and preserve the cashflow that can so often trip people up even when the order book is full. Cashflow expert Nicki Kinton is sharing a range of advice from getting late payments in, to what to cover in your terms and conditions to maximise the chance of your business getting paid. I hope you find it useful. What we talk about: The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs and business owners make in relation to cashflow. What records you should be keeping about your cashflow. What a cashflow forecast is and why it’s important. Why you need to re-educate late paying customers. How to chase late payments without damaging the relationship Why great credit control processes can create customer loyalty How country culture can influence credit control behaviour Actionable steps you can take to pre-screen customers for their ability to pay you. How to deal with large company payment terms. Tips for creating terms and conditions that protect your business. The difference between a booking fee and a deposit. How speaking has helped Nicki’s business to grow. Why speaking is great for honing your message. All things Nicki: Website – https://confidentcashflow.com https://www.facebook.com/ConfidentCashflow/ https://twitter.com/ConfidentCashfl https://www.instagram.com/confidentcashflow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickikinton/ enquiries@confidentcashflow.com  Books: The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein Other Resources* https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Now more than ever we need to be meeting our audience where they are to reach them with our message. As an MC at comedy gigs being able to build a rapport with your audience is an imperative and that is why I am chuffed to have Christian Russell-Pollock as my guest on this show. An award-winning comic and marketer, Christian is a master at engaging his audience whether it’s onstage doing comedy or online promoting events or individuals. In this episode he is sharing some game changing tips for speaking and growing your brand. Enjoy! What we talk about: What Christian loves about stand-up comedy. How you can cover if your material doesn’t land and still get a laugh. Why it’s better to know your material and trust yourself than learning every word. How to bring an audience into the experience and move easily between your material. The difference between an MC and a performer and how the skills of an MC can increase your impact. Christian’s tips for being successful with humour. Why the truest thing is the funniest thing and what that means. Top tips for an MC that apply live and for online events. The No1 thing you should think about when building your brand. Why you need to give your audience a way to keep in touch. Persona examples and why this matter. Why it’s important for your audience to like you. Why you should always find your opposite to work with in business.   All things Christian: Website(s) – https://1steditionmarketing.com https://www.crpcomedy.com Twitter @crpcomedian Books: It’s Not How Good You Are it’s How Good You Want to Be by Paul Arden Man of Letters by Spike Milligan Other Resources* Getting Your Public Speaking Persona Right! – 103 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

The inspiration for this show comes from what is happening in March 2020, but I hope that this episode will stand the test of time and you’ll find what I’m sharing gives you food for thought and inspiration whenever you’re facing an obstacle that’s slowing you down, stopping you or getting in your way. I want to give you some mindset tips that have been helping me, then I want to share a few practical suggestions and examples for what to do if your speaking gig, event, or workshop has been cancelled, or your business is losing clients. You’ve got this! What you’ll discover: The TV show that created an ‘aha’ moment about ‘fear’ Why fear and a scarcity mindset are never the answer Why it’s important to moan The trick for never getting stopped by a problem again The illusion of money and what might be keeping it from you Ideas for repurposing your talk if your gig, event or workshop get cancelled Questions to consider if your business is struggling The 8 step process for getting around any obstacle  Resources: Dollars Flow to Me Easily by Richard Dotts The Illusion of Money – Kyle Cease https://thework.com (Byron Katie) https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve certainly second guessed and doubted myself...and many times have wondered whether I’m good enough... and I’m sure that all of this has got in the way of me achieving goals in the past, or at the very least slowed me down. In speaking, whether that’s on stage, in a webinar, video or on a podcast, imposter syndrome rears its head often and that’s why a big part of my work with students and on here is helping you manage and master your mindset. That’s why I invited Clare Josa onto the show this week and I know you’re going to love it. Clare is the UK's leading authority on Imposter Syndrome, having spent the past fifteen years working with business leaders to help them to overcome it, as well as leading the landmark 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study and publishing her new book: Ditching Imposter Syndrome. An expert in the neuroscience and psychology of performance, her original training as an engineer, specialising in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, means her approach is grounded in practical common sense, creating breakthroughs not burnout. She is the author of eight books and has been interviewed by the likes of The Independent, The Daily Telegraph and Radio 4, amongst others. Clare speaks internationally on how to change the world by changing yourself. Enjoy! What we talk about: How Clare uses speaking to shift perspective. Why you need to be intentional but not attached to the outcome of your talk. What made Clare write her first of eight books. The barriers to meditating and how to overcome them. The impact of not aligning your ‘whole self’ with your goals What Clare discovered about herself during meditation. How Clare ended up becoming an expert in imposter syndrome. The amazing results from the first UK research study into imposter syndrome. The differences in how men and women handle imposter syndrome. How we sabotage our success as entrepreneurs and speakers because of imposter syndrome. Why we find it so hard to celebrate the success of others. How we can turn ‘comparisonitis’ into a positive thing for our growth. The myths around imposter syndrome. The ‘ABC’ emergency first aid technique for tackling imposter syndrome generated fear. The 5-step process for ditching imposter syndrome The results Clare has got by setting an intention an aligning behind it. How Clare uses stories and humour in her talks. Why you should always have a contract and have spoken to a client yourself. How Clare’s business took off when she narrowed her focus.   All things Clare: Website(s) – www.clarejosa.com www.ditchingimpostersyndrome.com http://www.clarejosa.com/book-clare-josa-to-speak/   ABC Process - http://www.clarejosa.com/thespeakingclub/ Twitter @clare_josa LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarejosa/ Books: Ditching Imposter Syndrome by Clare Josa The 28 Day Meditation Challenge by Clare Josa   Other Resources* https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

After being diagnosed with systemic lupus, Verla’s retirement dreams were crushed until a year later, when she discovered something that reinvigorated her health and her life. When she realised that the information she’d unearthed, wasn’t available to others suffering like she had...she made it her mission to get the word out, and so she wrote a book. That book is now reaching people all over the world and helping them to enjoy life again...but just a few months ago things were very different. Having finished writing her book, Verla had put it on Amazon and waited...and waited, and eventually a few sales trickled in, but she was frustrated that her message wasn’t getting to the people who needed it fast enough...so she decided she needed to start speaking...on stage, off stage and online. The trouble was she didn’t know where to start. As a former Director of Surgery at The Toronto Hospitals and a retired Associate Professor of Nursing at McMaster University in Ontario, Verla had many, many years of speaking experience...but when it came to sharing her story and what she discovered, she felt out of her depth. That’s when Verla discovered this podcast and got some help to share her message. Discover the speaking techniques Verla has been using in her talks to make her book sales soar, so that you can use them to grow your audience too. Enjoy! What we talk about: How imposter syndrome nearly stopped Verla from sharing her message Why it’s important to strip back the information and concentrate on creating the emotion. Why Verla felt the need to develop her speaking skills despite having spoken throughout her career. The importance of marketing in speaking your message. What the Heart Map Blueprint is and how it helped Verla share her message. How Verla starts her talk to grab attention. The importance of your story in taking your audience on an emotional journey to saying “yes” to your idea. How Verla has become a powerful storyteller without being creative or a ‘natural’. Why it’s important to accept any speaking engagement when you are on the start of your speaking journey or you have a product or service to promote. The importance and power of addressing objections for you and the audience and how Verla does it with specific examples. How using imagery and metaphor makes your talk more fun and impactful for you and your audience. Specific examples of how Verla uses metaphors and imagery in her talks. Verla’s top tips for becoming a more powerful speaker based on her journey so far. The benefits of getting a mentor to guide you on your speaking journey. How speaking is a powerful way to grow your sales. All things Verla: Website - Treesmendus.com Take Back Your Outside Mindset by Verla Fortier Other Resources* https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

Greg Satell spent 15 years living and working in Eastern Europe where, among other things, he managed a leading news organization during Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. During that time, he became friends with one of the main protagonists of the revolution, who now coaches people on starting a successful revolution! After years spent in the trenches of a media outlet, followed by further research, Greg discovered the secret to creating new ideas and getting them adopted. That led to two books, Mapping Innovation, selected as one of the best business titles of 2017 and his new book, Cascades. His work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Barron’s, Forbes, Inc and Fast Company, and he is considered one of the foremost experts on innovation today. Greg also speaks around the world on these topics and works with leading organisations too. I got Greg on the show because I believe these skills are important for speakers and because I believe Greg is an amazing storyteller too! Listen up for some nuggets of gold! Enjoy! What we talk about: How Greg discovered the best way to innovate. Why we should be looking at the businesses that have endured, rather than the unicorns who struck lucky. Why you should always be looking for new problems to solve. Why it’s ecosystems rather than inventions that change the world. Why your solution to a problem could lead to more products and services you can offer. The biggest obstacle for new ideas and why the change management industry is failing. The wrong assumption we’re making about change. How the Serbian revolution led Greg to discover the secret to getting diverse groups to act in unison. How Elon Musk niched down for success when launching Tesla. Why you should look for ‘hair on fire’ customers. Why it’s important to ‘show’ rather than ‘tell’ as a speaker. Why you should start with a specific story about one person and then move to the general principle. How to keep your audience leaning in. Why humour can be so powerful in galvanising change and attracting followers. How Greg puts together his talks and the secret to becoming a great speaker. Why it’s really important to build shared values with your audience.  All things Greg: GregSatell.com @DigitalTonto innovate@digitaltonto.com Books: Mapping Innovation by Greg Satell Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change by Greg Satell A Mathematician’s Apology by G.H. Hardy Other Resources* https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

Made redundant from her dream PR job at 40, instead of becoming a victim to uncertainty and fear, Angharad Massie grabbed them by the horns and pulled them along in her wake. Now she owns Fearless PR and works for some of the biggest and littlest brands in the UK and Globally. I asked her onto the Speaking Club to breakdown the myths and misunderstandings about what PR really is, so that you can begin to use PR as a tool to help you build your brand, spread your message and increase your impact. Angharad didn’t disappoint and shares brilliant strategies, tools and tips for creating your PR content, developing your network and influencing stakeholders to become advocates and fans. Make sure you listen to this show if you would like to get more people shouting about what you do! Enjoy What we talk about: How life events that seem devastating can be the biggest gift if you can just stay strong. The definition of successful PR How storytelling and humour influences PR success Balancing the different stakeholder interests in PR and how to do it. The difference between PR and advertising Why it’s important to find the right angle for your message What comedians, actors and performers have in common with PR agencies Why you should lead with a negative How McDonalds and Greggs have built brand respect by not taking themselves so seriously Why speakers should consider developing brand personality The importance of building a network of relationships and superfans to share your message Tips for building your network with authenticity How to develop relationships with influencers and journalists The top 3 strategies for running a successful PR campaign How to mine the golden content that’s already around you Why you shouldn’t let fear stop you from living your best life All things Angharad: https://www.fearlesspr.co.uk  Other Resources* Jane Eyre by Jane Austen Trust me I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

In this show, I’m going to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and that’s do a little breakdown of how two of the most successful viral video adverts used humour for massive success. Then I’m going to show you how you can apply the same humour success principles to your talks and other marketing content. I often reference these two brands when I’m showing people how valuable humour is, because undoubtedly it played a massive part in the results that they achieved with their video ads. They are Dollar Shave Club and Squatty Potty. Both of their videos were very funny, both went viral and gave them massive brand recognition and sales growth. Dollar Shave Club is a mail order razor company and its founder Michael Dubin’s first video promo launched the company in 2012. 24 hours later they had 12,000 new subscribers and four years later Dollar Shave Club was bought by Unilever for £1bn. After Squatty Potty’s video went viral sales increased by 600% and that video has now had 100 million views. So, if you’re interested in getting some tips for adding humour to your message for more impact and business growth then listen up! Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The benefits of using humour in your talks Some specific humour tricks that were used to create viral ads The fundamental rule of comedy The connection between laughs and knowing your audience The rule of three examples How to use contrast for big laughs How to apply viral video humour tricks to your talk Some key locations for humour in your talks Why self-deprecation works Resources: Squatty Potty Video Dollar Shave Club Video Framing Your Talks for Bigger Impact – Episode 050 The Shocking Truth About How to Open and Close Your Presentations – Episode 065 Humour 101 for Public Speaking – Episode 019 How to Make Your Content Funny Without Forcing the Gag - Episode 28 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

At the age of 17, James Aspey was diagnosed with leukaemia and given six weeks to live. Over the next 3 years, he fought to survive, which he did. He emerged from that battle with a new appreciation of life and a personal understanding of suffering. During his treatment he’d gained 23kg and after being given the all clear he began, with the help of a trainer to get his weight and fitness back on track. Inspired by the help he’d got James became a personal trainer too. It was whilst on a cruise ship working as a PT that James met a man that would completely change the path of his life. He began to question some of the things he’d always believed about food and health and embarked on a journey that would lead him first to giving up eating animals, then to giving up his voice for animals and finally, to what he does today, speaking all over the world about animals and veganism. His words are visceral and provocative, his message is hard to hear...but more and more people are listening, and that’s why I asked James to come on the show. If you want to get some lessons from a master speaker, with a heartfelt message that is influencing people across the globe to make a major shift in their life and beliefs...then listen to this show...but be warned... at times you may find what James says disturbing and challenging. What we talk about: What James found out that changed the course of his life. Why we should care about what we eat. The benefits of a vegan diet. How James coped having a year without uttering a word. Why it’s important for speakers to focus on understanding and addressing potential objections and how James does it. Why James believes education is the best way to influence people and how he does it. How James tailors his message for different audiences Why we sometimes need to shock to create change How being Vegan can help you grow as a communicator Why Tofu is one of the most underrated foods of all time! Why humour is so powerful, especially when your message is serious! How James puts his talks together, for maximum attention and impact. What James considers to be the most important point of his speeches. James’ secret to becoming a great speaker. James’ secret to business success. All things James: @JamesAspey https://www.jamesaspey.com.au Other Resources* The Power by Rhonda Byrne The World Peace Diet by Dr Will Tuttle Eternal Treblinka by Charles Patterson   https://www.mystorywizard.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

There are a lot of organisations, coaches and possibly even people you know with opinions and advice about what makes a good speaker. There are probably also lots of speakers you admire. All of this can sometimes lead people to develop a presentation style that isn’t in line with their natural way of being and personality. I have some strong views on persona and in this show I’m taking a look at persona, what it is, how important it is in public speaking and even how you can find out what yours is. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Whether you should develop a different persona for public speaking Why you, your message and your audience need to be in alignment Why I disagree with Roger Ailes What a vitamin brand can teach us about how we need to be on stage How you don’t need to lose yourself even if you want to be funny How you can discover your persona The difference between me and Gary V Why you are absolutely enough!  Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Diane Banister is the CEO of Intelligent Dialogue, and she has spent decades helping companies develop their customer service and get incredible sales results. In this episode I have brought her on to help you look at selling in a new way, so that you can get more gigs or grow your business. The truth is that unless you have the right attitude towards sales, you are likely to fail whether you are selling an idea, a change, or a product or service. If you can get comfortable and good at selling not only will your message have more impact, but your bank balance will look better too! What we talk about: The beliefs about sales that may be holding you back. Reframing sales for better results. The impact of reluctant salespeople on the bottom line. The importance of ‘pain and gain’ in successful selling. Why you need to know the value of your product or service to your customer. The question you should ask yourself before you meet with any potential customer. How we can build our sales confidence, attitude and voice. The similarities between presenting and a sales conversation. A sales conversation structure. Why it’s critical to detach your identity, self-worth and targets from the sales conversation and what to do instead. The importance of storytelling in sales conversations. Tips on getting access to decision makers. The big mistake people are making on first contact with decision makers and what to do instead. Why you need to think about the lifetime value of a customer. How stories impact the sales conversation and can attract customers The parallels between training and selling. The difference between training and development. Why the beginning of any workshop is crucial for the success of the event and how to do it right. Why you need to forget the material when you’re speaking and focus on the audience. Why you shouldn’t price your products and services based on what you would pay. What sales lessons we can learn from cricket. Why we should reflect more to get better results. All things Diane Banister: https://intelligentdialogue.com Twitter / Linked In: Other Resources* The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I believe that public speaking can only be truly effective in moving an audience if the speaker views themselves first and foremost as a storyteller. In this way public speaking is no different to other mediums, like writing, comedy and filmmaking, where stories are also used to affect an audience. That is why I like to bring guests from those other arenas on to the show to give you ideas for making your own message more powerful. That is why I am chuffed to bits that for this 100th and 101st episode I have Producer/Director Mickey Lemle as my guest. Mickey Lemle has been making feature films, television series and documentary specials since 1971. His film and television works have been shown theatrically, on television and at film festivals around the world. He has covered such diverse topics as media manipulation, the first astronauts to land on the moon and two feature length documentaries about the Dalai Lama. In addition to his award-winning films he was also a personal friend and student of Joseph Campbell, the architect of modern storytelling. Across these two episodes we cover a wide range of topics all of which will give you food for thought about yourself, your life and your public speaking. Mickey takes us all over the globe, into our inner world and even into space with the stories that he shares, and I hope that you love hearing them as much as I did. What you’ll discover: How and Why Mickey got into documentary film making The two traits you need for successful film making Why Mickey thinks a lot of Hollywood movies are stupid. What drives the project choices Mickey makes. How documentaries get funded and made. Why it’s so important to find stories that reflect internal transformation. How you show internal transformation in a story. The measure Mickey uses personally to judge the success of his films. Why we should be wary of the way that information is presented to us. The secret to a long life The secret to the end of suffering. How meditation can help you create a better life. The lessons that Mickey learnt directly from Joseph Campbell the creator of ‘The Hero’s Journey’ How Mickey got his Holiness the Dalai Lama to agree to be in a documentary. The story creation process for documentaries and the similarities with creating a presentation story. How Mickey uses the Hero’s Journey in his work How speaking fits into Mickey’s work How Mickey uses storytelling in his speaking Mickey’s top tips for speakers for using stories and building a narrative All things Mickey Lemle: http://www.lemlepictures.com Other Resources* Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I believe that public speaking can only be truly effective in moving an audience if the speaker views themselves first and foremost as a storyteller. In this way public speaking is no different to other mediums, like writing, comedy and filmmaking, where stories are also used to affect an audience. That is why I like to bring guests from those other arenas on to the show to give you ideas for making your own message more powerful. That is why I am chuffed to bits that for this 100th episode I have Producer/Director Mickey Lemle as my guest. Mickey Lemle has been making feature films, television series and documentary specials since 1971. His film and television works have been shown theatrically, on television and at film festivals around the world. He has covered such diverse topics as media manipulation, the first astronauts to land on the moon and two feature length documentaries about the Dalai Lama. In addition to his award-winning films he was also a personal friend and student of Joseph Campbell, the architect of modern storytelling. Across these two episodes we cover a wide range of topics all of which I hope will give you food for thought about yourself, your life and your public speaking. Mickey takes us all over the globe, into our inner world and even into space with the stories that he shares, and I hope that you love hearing them as much as I did. What you’ll discover: How and Why Mickey got into documentary film making The two traits you need for successful film making Why Mickey thinks a lot of Hollywood movies are stupid. What drives the project choices Mickey makes. How documentaries get funded and made. Why it’s so important to find stories that reflect internal transformation. How you show internal transformation in a story. The measure Mickey uses personally to judge the success of his films. Why we should be wary of the way that information is presented to us. The secret to a long life The secret to the end of suffering. How meditation can help you create a better life. The lessons that Mickey learnt directly from Joseph Campbell the creator of ‘The Hero’s Journey’ How Mickey got his Holiness the Dalai Lama to agree to be in a documentary. The story creation process for documentaries and the similarities with creating a presentation story. How Mickey uses the Hero’s Journey in his work How speaking fits into Mickey’s work How Mickey uses storytelling in his speaking Mickey’s top tips for speakers for using stories and building a narrative All things Mickey Lemle: http://www.lemlepictures.com Other Resources* Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I’ve decided to curate 12 book suggestions from some of my most popular guest episodes. My intention is to give you some new ideas and inspiration to help you rock this coming year! If you’re anything like me, the New Year brings an opportunity for a fresh start. It's an opportunity to look back at the past 12 months of achievement, learning and growth and to consider what you want for the coming year. I’ve set some pretty big goals for the next 12 months and I know that these will be challenging. That's because I will have to open up my mind, be coachable and invest in my growth to achieve what I’ve set out to do. Reading or listening to books will play a big part of my growth as it always has done, and that’s why I absolutely love hearing from my guests about the books that they’ve read that have created transformation in their life. Many of those books I’ve gone on to read myself and they have opened up new possibilities for me. So, in this episode I thought I'd put a recommendation for each of the next 12 months together for you. My Guests Shelly O’Donovan – Body Language and Influencing Expert Graham Allcott – Best Selling Author and Productivity Expert Jay Miller – One of Canada’s top Voice Coaches Paul Coleman – Brand and Innovation Guru and Bafta Award Winning Comedy Writer Simon Fanshawe – Perrier Award Winning Comedian, Stonewall Founder & Diversity Expert Sophie Devonshire - Business leader, entrepreneur, brand specialist and author. Devin Thorpe – Writer, Business Advisor and World Changer Peter Cheese – People & Change Expert & CEO of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Carl Honore – Journalist, Best-Selling Author & Speaker Verla Fortier – Author, Speaker and Expert on Green Space Research Joanna Penn – Award Winning Author, Online Entrepreneur & Writing Coach Nahla Summers – CEO of the Sunshine People Charity, Author, and Expert on Kindness 12 Books:* Essentialism by Greg McKeown Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Trust Me by Nick Morgan New Power – How it’s Changing the 21st Century and Why You Need to Know by Jeremy Jeimanns and Henry Timms Germinal by Emile Zola How to Win Friends and Influence People with Dale Carnegie The Bible Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Quiet American by Graham Greene The Global Forest – 40 Ways That Trees Can Save Us by Diana Beresford-Kroeger The Success Principles by Jack Canfield  Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom How to Find Out More About My Guests: Shelly O’Donovan: http://www.illuminatethemessage.com Twitter / Linked In: @shellyodonovan Episode 037 - Shelly’s First Interview on The Speaking Club Episode 097 - Shelly’s Second Interview on The Speaking Club Graham Allcott: Graham’s Website – http://www.grahamallcott.com Think Productive - https://thinkproductive.co.uk Beyond Busy Podcast - http://getbeyondbusy.com Episode 044 - Graham’s Interview on The Speaking Club Jay Miller: Jay’s Website – http://voiceandspeech.com Jay’s YouTube Channel - Visit Voice & Speech on YouTube Episode 047 – Jay’s Interview on The Speaking Club Paul Coleman: http://www.humanisehq.com @PaulColemanchester Episode 051 – Paul’s Interview on The Speaking Club Simon Fanshawe: http:/www.diversitybydesign.co.uk simon@diversitybydesign.co.uk @Simonfanshawe Episode 052 – Simon’s Interview on The Speaking Club Sophie Devonshire: http://www.thisiscaffeine.com Twitter @s_devonshire LinkedIn https://www.Linkedin.com/in/sophiedevonshiresuperfast/ Episode 054 – Sophie’s Interview on The Speaking Club Devin Thorpe: https://www.devinthorpe.com Barry Manilow Blog @devindthorpe Episode 056 – Devin’s Interview on The Speaking Club Peter Cheese: https://www.cipd.co.uk @Cheese_Peter Episode 060 – Peter’s Interview on The Speaking Club Carl Honore: https://www.carlhonore.com @carlhonore Episode 068 – Carl’s Interview on The Speaking Club Verla Fortier: Website - Treesmendus.com Take Back Your Outside Mindset by Verla Fortier Episode 088 – Verla’s Interview on The Speaking Club Joanna Penn: Website - https://www.thecreativepenn.com Joanna Penn – The Creative Penn Podcast Social Media @thecreativepenn Instagram @JFPennauthor Episode 092 – Joanna’s Interview on The Speaking Club Nahla Summers: Sunshine People Website A Culture of Kindness – (for businesses) @sponsorkindness @nahlasummers Episode 095 – Nahla’s Interview on The Speaking Club Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)    

Whether you’re a storyteller, salesperson, marketer, leader, entrepreneur, coach, consultant or public speaker in order to be successful you have to be an effective communicator. You have to find a way to get your audience to pay attention and persuade them to act. Whether that action is changing their perspective, buying into an idea or project, or purchasing your product or service. To grab attention and persuade people to act, you need to understand what they want, what they don’t want, and what matters enough to move them into action. To gain this knowledge there are two skills we need to master, and in this episode, I’ll be sharing what they are and what could stop you or get in your way of leveraging their power in your communication.  Enjoy! What we’re going to cover: The two critical skills every effective communicator needs to master Why these skills are important The human psychology traps that sabotage our success What the ‘Backfire effect’ is and how we can combat it. A trick for managing ‘haters’ How to ‘ask’ effectively The ‘bad’ advice given about listening Tips for having better conversations Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: Brainpickings Article by Maria Popova You Are Now Less Dumb by David McRaney 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation – Celest Headlee https://www.standoutpitch.com https://ww.storyledmarketing.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass (please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Shelly O’Donovan, CEO of the Authentic Influence Group is back to give us more insight and tips about non-verbal communication. She is an expert in body-language and facial expressions after switching from over 20 years in the public policy arena. She has worked with corporations to shape their strategy and building bridges between the commercial interests of organizations and government affairs. During her time working in government relations, public policy, lobbying, grassroots advocacy, legislative and regulatory processes, and policy maker engagement she has seen the gamut of body language dos and don’ts. It was in this arena she noticed some of the brightest people weren’t having the impact they deserved, yet others with half the substance and potential were having great success. After studying the arts of body language, personality types and lie detection, not only did Shelly see her own status and influence increase, but she was able to discern why others were successful or not. Today she speaks, coaches and trains on increasing the impact of your body language for speaking, confidence, gravitas, and sales, and we are lucky enough to have her on the show again sharing what she knows to increase our success in these areas. What you’ll learn How we make our non-verbals match our message How to decode the face of someone you’re speaking to What micro-expressions you should be looking out for when you pitch and why How to sell anything to anyone using body language The body language ticks of Donald Trump What non-verbal branding is and why you should care about it The non-verbal brand of James Corden and what it says about him Why you should ask for feedback after you speak How you can tell if someone is lying Why the story of Pinocchio’s nose has some foundations in truth How Shelly uses body language in her talks to connect and engage Why you should be open and flexible as a speaker All things Shelly O’Donovan: http://www.illuminatethemessage.com Twitter / Linked In: @shellyodonovan Success is Yours by Shelly O’Donovan (and others) Episode 039 - Shelly’s First Interview on The Speaking Club   Other Resources* Total Leadership by Stewart D. Friedman Cracking Speech Mate! – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker (Hard Copy) by Sarah Archer Cracking Speech Mate – by Sarah Archer (Ebook) https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I’ve used webinars in my business before and not only do they provide a great opportunity to connect with and add value to your audience, but they are awesome for getting your message out to people all over the world at the same time. Webinars also give you the chance to show off your personality and share stories about your big idea, product or service. You will be with people on your webinar for a minimum of 30 minutes and during this time you are aiming to educate, engage, influence and motivate them to take action. If you’ve been considering doing a webinar, but you don’t know where to start, then this show is for you. Enjoy! What I’m going to cover: The benefits of hosting webinars and workshops The essential ingredients How you should structure your webinar for success Presentation considerations for webinars How long a webinar should be How much webinars cost Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources:https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com https://ww.storyledmarketing.com Webinar Platforms: https://zoom.us https://demio.com Review of 10 Webinar Providers  

After suffering tragedy in her life, Nahla Summers felt lost, alone and hopeless. A chance meeting with a stranger on a beach offered a chink of light and hope that things could be different. That chink grew until six months later Nahla found herself climbing Kilamanjaro and hating every minute. Today, Nahla has given up her home, her job and her beliefs about what matters in life, but what she has gained in exchange is priceless in her eyes. In this podcast, my guest Nahla shares about how she started a charity where monetary donations are not accepted, the challenges she has faced, what’s next and how speaking underpins everything she does. This episode will make you think about your life and your speaking and I’m sure you’ll come away with insight, inspiration and value. Enjoy! What we talk about: How one tiny act of kindness can cause ripples across the world Why Nahla thinks human connection is more valuable than money Why we sometimes have to trust rather than measure How we can have happier lives that make a difference by focusing on what we want and can influence rather than what is wrong and outside our control. How you can influence others by doing acts of kindness Why we shouldn’t triage stress and anxiety How businesses can get productivity and engagement improvements through creating a culture of kindness The importance of speaking to Nahla’s mission How Nahla approaches creating talks Nahla’s tips for other speakers How the structure of your talk can make a difference The fear that may stop us from doing an act of kindness A brilliant example of Karma in Nahla’s life Resources* All things Nahla and Sunshine People: Sunshine People Website A Culture of Kindness – (for businesses) @sponsorkindness @nahlasummers http://www.schoolinabag.org https://urbanconfessional.org Other Resources: Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom The Power of Vulnerability – Brene Brown Cracking Speech Mate! – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker (Hard Copy) by Sarah Archer Cracking Speech Mate – by Sarah Archer (Ebook) https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books, I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

In business today, it’s a fairly established principle that you have to start small in order to grow big...that you have to find a ‘niche’. But that rule doesn’t just apply to business, it applies to anything you want to build a business or movement from. Whether you’re a speaker, author, expert, inventor or charity founder if you don’t find a way to be different, you’ll get lost in the crowd. In this show I want to share about what a niche is, and how you can create one. I often talk about helping you stand out and whilst storytelling and humour will certainly separate you from the crowd, your message needs to do the same. I’m hoping this episode gives you more food for thought and another angle to come at this from. Enjoy! What we’re going to cover: The two traps we can fall into as speakers and business owners. Why being ‘better’ is bad. Why you should actively try to alienate people with your message. How going for a thin slice could end up giving you a bigger piece of the pie Why articulating the problem best makes you a winner. The different types of ways you can niche down. What tennis and niching have got in common! Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: The 100 True Fans article - http://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com https://ww.storyledmarketing.com  

Getting and keeping attention is something we all want to be good at, but for many of us it’s a necessity for our career or business growth. The problem is there are some fundamental principles about attention that we need to be aware of to avoid some massive mistakes with our pitches and presentations. If you want to make sure people pay attention to your message when you’re speaking, pitching or marketing, then you’ll want to listen to this show. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The gatekeeper you have to get past for your message to be heard Why you need to keep things simple The chemical cocktail that creates attention What triggers you need to pull to keep your audience alert How to pull each attention trigger The most powerful attention grabber you can use Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.crackingspeechmate.com Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff Episode 065  

Writing a book is on the ‘one day’ list of many public speakers and entrepreneurs, but after listening to this show you may decide it’s a must have rather than a nice to have. That’s because today, I’m speaking with Joanna Penn, award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author,about the whys and wherefores of book writing for public speakers. Joanna writes thrillers under J.F.Penn and also writes non-fiction for authors with 30+ books published in 84 countries and 5 languages. She is also a professional speaker, entrepreneur and host of The Creative Penn Podcast, which has been downloaded over 3.7 million times in 219 countries. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets that apply to business and speaking as well as to how to make writing a book work for you. We cover a lot of ground and I know that you will get massive value from listening. Enjoy! What we talk about: Why you should side hustle before you leap. Success criteria and how you should develop your own measures. The advantages of self-publishing and becoming an ‘indy’ author The benefits of documenting your journey. How imposter syndrome affects Joanna. What can trigger imposter syndrome and the antidote. What Joanna learned when her first book failed. The benefits of controlling your IP The difference between non-fiction and fiction How fiction can help people too. Why speakers should consider writing a book. The different streams of income possible. The history of book length and how long yours should be. The importance of picking the right book title. Why you should niche down in book writing and speaking. The first three things you should do if you want to write a book. Thoughts on authenticity. Why it’s completely fine if there are already lots of other books in your area of expertise. Why you should consider your definition of success in the way you choose to launch your book. Why being intentional is so critical to your success. Resources* All things Joanna: Website - https://www.thecreativepenn.com Joanna Penn – The Creative Penn Podcast How to Write Non-Fiction by Joanna Penn Public Speaking for Introverts by Joanna Penn Social Media @thecreativepenn Instagram @JFPennauthor Other Resources: Cracking Speech Mate! – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker (Hard Copy) by Sarah Archer Cracking Speech Mate – by Sarah Archer (Ebook) The Success Principles by Jack Canfield  https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!

If you’re anything like me there are times in your life where your actions and performance have been influenced by ‘bad’ stories. These are the stories we make up that slow us down or stop us from fulfilling our potential and achieving our goals and dreams. In this show I’m sharing some of my ‘bad’ story moments, what happened as a result and what I do differently today. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What ‘bad’ stories are and what can happen if you let them grow. Why we create them. Tactics for tackling ‘bad’ stories. What we’re really scared of. The two most powerful tools you can deploy in your life to become unstoppable. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: https://www.thework.com https://www.storyledmarketing.com The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com  

In the last show I told you that as a speaker you are also a marketer of your message. That’s when you’re on stage, but in order to get to that stage you’re going to have to learn how to successfully market yourself as a speaker. A big part of that includes showing promoters how working with you will help make their event a success. That’s why in this episode I’m going to share the key things you need to demonstrate to be attractive as a speaker, and the things that will separate you from the herd in an event promoters’ eyes. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: Why getting the right speaker is so important to the success of an event The nine ingredients of a highly bookable speaker The importance of being ‘easy to work with’ and what that means How to become the promoter’s dream speaker Thanks for listening! To share your joke go to https://www.thespeakingclub.com To share your thoughts: Leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.com The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com      

In this show, I’m going to be talking to you not only as speakers but as marketers of your message. That’s because I’ve had students raising the question of how long you should be sharing the same presentation before you change things up? I have some strong views on this. I believe there are some fundamental marketing principles that come into play when you are considering this question as a public speaker. The students that asked about this were potentially going to make a big mistake and I don’t want you to fall into the same trap too… Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What Category Kings are and what we can learn from them The importance of defining the problem you solve How you become a thought leader Actionable tips for moving forward and avoiding pitfalls Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.com The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com Play Bigger by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead and Kevin Maney    

With a Master's in Health Science, Verla Fortier is a former Director of Surgery at The Toronto Hospitals in Toronto, Ontario and a retired Associate Professor of Nursing at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. At 63, after a long and high-powered career, she was looking forward to retiring back to her hometown in Manitoba, when a routine visit to her own Doctor shattered her plans. Instead of moving back to enjoy life in the country she was confined to her bed and she felt like her life was over. That was when she had an epiphany and decided to go against the prescribed medical advice and take her life and future into her own hands. She is now an author and speaker, sharing the almost miraculous results she has experienced in her own life to help other people avoid dementia, live longer and reduce the effects of chronic illness. I am sure you will enjoy this show! Whatwe talk about: Ground-breaking research into green space and its effect on mental and physical health. What broken record thinking is and how to avoid it. Why you shouldn’t spend time in the Heartbreak Hotel How green space can help prevent dementia Why grass, trees and shrubs can help us live longer What an outside mindset is and how it can help people with chronic illness How we are positively affected when trees get defensive! Top tips for getting the most benefit from being outside. The difference Verla experienced between speaking in the corporate world and sharing her new message. Why you shouldn’t let one bad gig stop you from speaking your truth. Why stories are so important. Resources* All things Verla: Website - Treesmendus.com  Take Back Your Outside Mindset by Verla Fortier The Global Forest – 40 Ways That Trees Can Save Us by Diana Beresford-Kroeger Joanna Penn – The Creative Pen Podcast Other Resources: https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/speakingcourse  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link for the books, I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)    

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chances are all the films you love, all the books you devour, have pulled you in because you can relate not only to the character and their journey, but to the underlying messages that apply universally to all human beings. There are recurring symbols and motifs weaved into the fabric of stories from ‘The Three Little Pigs’ to ‘Harry Potter’, that signal, repeat and reinforce the themes that writers from Shakespeare to Quentin Tarantino use to draw us in and deliver a moral takeaway.   Speakers and copy writers can also use universal themes and the tools of symbols and motifs in stories and more widely in their content to hook the audience, keep them engaged and get them to remember the kernel message and action points. In this show, I’m going to share what I know about universal themes and story plots, and some examples of how you can use them practically in your public speaking and marketing content.   What you’ll learn: What universal themes and basic story plots are Why they are important in stories, speaking, and marketing copy The different types of universal themes How symbols and motifs reinforce universal themes and what they are The options for story plots How you might use them in your speaking and in business.   Thanks for listening! Resources:   How to Find Stories to Share in Your Talks, Teaching and Marketing Content - Episode 033   Simon Sinek Forbes Article   Simon Sinek – Ted Talk   JK Rowling Harvard Commencement   I feel Pretty Trailer   The Storytelling Tools Reference Guide   To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   See you next time.

Margot Leitman is the founder of the storytelling program at Upright Citizen’s Brigade, five-time winner of The Moth, and a winner of the Moth GrandSLAM. She is also author of ‘Long Story Short – The only storytelling guide you’ll ever need.’ Given that the best stories are personal ones, it seemed like a no brainer to get Margot on the show to share how she creates and tells award winning stories.   In this show she shares ideas for where you should get your stories, how you should structure them to connect with your audience, how to start off, the way to add pace, humour and emotion to keep people engaged…and what happened when she started bleeding on stage! It’s a must for speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to get better at telling stories to grow their business or brand.   What you’ll learn: How you can find stories to share Why your story should be in the ‘storyzone’ and how to do it How you create your story so that the audience feel like it is about them. Why your story should contain universal themes and multiple points of access for your audience. Tips for starting stories. How to avoid your stories sounding overwritten. The critical elements of a compelling story. When you shouldn’t tell a personal story. Tips for adding humour to your story. How to describe the characters in your story. Tips for being authentic in your stories. The process Margot goes through to prepare a story versus a speech Tips for using stories at networking events. Ideas for managing anxiety   All things Margot Leitman: FaceBook / Twitter / Instagram: @MargotLeitman Margot’s website Long Story Short by Margot Leitman Margot’s Winning Grandslam Story   Other Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   The Amours of Lillie Langtry – Edinburgh Fringe   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, which helps to keep the show going, but this does not affect your payment)   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Jeremy Nicholas gave up on a career in engineering before he’d even started, choosing to pursue his passion for radio, (even though his Mum said he was boring). He spent many years in broadcasting, also doing voiceover work, (you will recognize his dulcet tones if you are a FIFA Football video game fan), and trying his hand at stand-up comedy, before transitioning to a career in speaking. He is known for being a funny story teller and has many tales to draw on from when things went wrong on broadcasts for the Beeb.   In this show he gives the lowdown on the different types of speaking and talks us through how he prepares for each. He shares how he uses stories and props in his talks and how he teaches corporate clients how to be more engaging. You will also find out about his upcoming one man show, and his comedy trousers.   What you’ll learn: The difference between being an MC, After Dinner Speaker and Keynote. How Jeremy prepares for the different types of speaking. How Jeremy built up his after-dinner material. The way that Jeremy uses stories in his keynote. Why you should keep a story diary. How developing your comedy and performance muscles can improve your speaking. What parts of your speaking you should develop for success? Should you specialize in a type of speaking? How Jeremy makes his talks more engaging and tips for you too. How to get more attention after a speech! Why it’s important to stick to your guns if you charge a speaking fee. Why you should make sure the clothes you speak in fit! What you can learn from Churchill’s speeches.   All things Jeremy Nicholas: FaceBook / Twitter: @jeremy_nicholas Jeremy’s Website   Tour Dates for Jeremy’s Edinburgh Fringe 2018 Show:  After Dinner Stories from my Disastrous Broadcasting Career.  June 15   Rad Fringe, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire June 21   Museum of Comedy, Holborn, London June 26   Hen and Chickens, Islington, London June 30   Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Suffolk  July 4      Turk's Head, Twickenham, London. July 26    Bread and Roses, Clapham, London. Aug 1-27 Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Fringe   Other Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original) Hey Mic – Amazon The Speaker’s Handbook – Bob Monkhouse Stewart Lee & the Top Gear Presenters Stewart Lee and Café Nero The Amours of Lillie Langtry (the comedy play I’m in at Edinburgh Fringe) Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This show is like attending a mini-masterclass from a Hollywood expert. Michael Hauge has been involved with creating compelling stories for years. Mention Michael’s name at any exclusive Hollywood party and everyone knows who he is and how he supercharges the power of story in their scripts.   He’s written best-selling books on screenwriting, how to pitch your story in Hollywood, and a great new book about how entrepreneurs can tell their story, and those of their best customers to win more business.   Michael began working with entrepreneurs like Andre Chaperon and Russell Brunson to take their stories deeper and help their messages create amazing results. In this show, he is sharing the same lessons and value and I hope they help you to have as much success with stories in your business.   Enjoy!   What you’ll learn How Michael works with Hollywood heavy hitters like Will Smith The biggest distinction between movie writers, speakers and marketers How one story generated over $100 million in sales for one of his clients. Why stories are so powerful in marketing Why everyone in business is a problem solver Why giving an emotional experience to your potential client or customer through your story is the key to success. The correct way to tell your story to emotionally connect with your audience. Why conflict is crucial to telling a compelling story and how you can use it. How you can use case studies and testimonials as stories to convert potential clients and customers. The Six Step Success Story Approach and Case Study.   All things Michael Hauge: http://www.storymastery.com   Michael’s Freebie – 6 Step Success Story E-book & Case Study FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.hauge.96 LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/michael_hauge   Other Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

This is the start of a storytelling themed month, here on The Speaking Club. I have some amazing guests coming up, all experts on storytelling, and with different expertise to share. On top of that, I will be sharing tips to help with your storytelling and public speaking, starting with this show, where I’m answering a question I get asked often… how can I find stories to share? If you’re like many of the people I coach, you can feel stumped when it comes to finding stories for your presentations, teaching, or marketing copy. You know the value of using them… you know they help audiences to relate and connect to your talk, but you feel that you haven’t got any worth sharing, or you can’t find a story to work with the point you want to make.   Well, that’s about to change. In this show, I’m giving you several techniques for exploring your life, and unlocking your memories. As you listen to the episode and work through the accompanying cheat sheet, you’ll find stories bubbling to the surface in abundance. I’m also giving you some examples of stories from my own life, and I show you how I would use them in a business presentation from different angles.   What you’ll learn: How to find stories from events Prompts for exploring your life episodes The seven story question categories for unlocking your story memories How you can relate stories back to your presentation or copy message   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   Resources:   Story Generator Cheat Sheet   Yes Man – Danny Wallace   Episode 5 – Secrets to Storytelling Part One Episode 7 – Secrets to Storytelling Part Two Episode 9 – Secrets to Storytelling Part Three   See you next time.  

Richard Wiseman is a man of many talents…he started off in magic and still acts as a creative consultant to the world’s best magicians and illusionists, TV shows, and movies…and if he’s not advising on them he’s presenting them. He is a Professor of Psychology, and his research has been published across the world, alongside being a 10-time author of some of the most popular business psychology books today. His books have been translated into over 20 languages, and many of them explore the science of success, and focus on practical, evidence-based, techniques that improve people’s personal and professional lives.   Alongside all of this he speaks around two to three times a week and has two YouTube channels ‘In 59 Seconds’ and ‘Quirkology’ that have over 2 million subscribers and 500 million views. Described as one of the most “innovative experimental psychologists in the world today”, and “one of the top 100 people that make Britain a nice place to live”, he’s clearly got lots to share on the secret of success, how to make your stuff, (even science stuff), engaging   Enjoy!   What you’ll learn What are the genuine lessons of magic for performers and speakers Why you must understand things deeply to explain them simply Why speakers must find a skin they’re comfortable in How authenticity is a skill to be developed rather than a quality you have. Why you should throw your book away before you prepare a speech on it. How military tactics can be used as a planning structure for presentations. The most vital two minutes of your talk and tips for making this successful. The difference between performing and showing off and why this is important for speakers. How Richard uses humour in his talks, (including practical examples). Why the audience must believe it’s the first time you’ve done your talk… every time. How Richard adapts his talk depending on the audience. How to get the balance right between education and entertainment. A trick for getting people to remember the most important message of your talk or conversation. Richard’s top 3 tips for making your content engaging Why talks are like soap bubbles.   All things Richard Wiseman: http://www.richardwiseman.com   Richard’s Books: The Luck Factor 59 Seconds Night School Quirkology How to Remember Everything 101 Bets You Will Always Win – The Science of the Seemingly Impossible Rip it Up – Forget Positive Thinking it’s Time for Positive Action Paranormality – The Science of the Supernatural Did You Spot The Gorilla?: How to Recognise the Hidden Opportunities in Your Life The As If Principle   Richard’s You Tube Channels: Quirkology - https://www.youtube.com/user/Quirkology In 59 Seconds - https://www.youtube.com/user/In59seconds   Other Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original) How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking – Dale Carnegie     Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

Lee Jackson is a Past President of the Professional Speaking Association, a motivational speaker, author and coach who knows his onions. He regularly coaches experts on how to design their slides in a way that connects with regular people.   Speaking to teenagers and young adults, was a challenge that Lee conquered early on in his journey, and one which laid the foundation for the speaking and coaching success he enjoys today. He continues to give motivational talks in the education sector, alongside the keynotes he delivers in the corporate world, and his down to earth and playful style make sure he is very much in demand. This episode is jam packed with gems that will help you get more confident, get more engaging and generally get better at public speaking.   What you’ll learn The key ingredient for talking to young people How to make sure your slides don’t suck! Pointers for sharing technical / complex information on slides for lay people. Why you should never share notes before you present. The importance of distilling your presentation down into core points. Why it’s important to challenge the system and culture within your organisation. The purpose of slides in your presentation. How humour, used appropriately, can build a bridge between you and your audience. Three tips for reducing speaking anxiety. How a routine can raise your speaking game. Why it’s important to get the balance right in your preparation. How breaking your presentation down into chunks can help with your preparation and practice. Why you should always try to get objective feedback on your talk and your slides from more experienced speakers.   All things Lee Jackson: http://www.leejackson.biz Get Good at Public Speaking Book   Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original) Nancy Duarte – Slideology Book Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

Malcolm Gregory hasn’t always been a confident speaker, and in his early days he was keen to avoid doing presentations because he didn’t feel that he fitted the mould. Eventually, he discovered the secret to unlocking his confidence as a speaker and has used speaking to stand out and win business ever since.   Malcolm has developed a reputation known for his ability to “dispel complexity and reduce challenging scenarios to simple and ordered next steps”. Within the legal profession he is recognised as a leader in his field of employment law, and he can often be found in court arguing cases for his clients. As a Speaker he is sought-after because he is able to make employment law engaging and is in demand as much for his presentations and training, as he is for advising on difficult cases. In this show he is sharing the secret he discovered to make him a successful speaker, alongside some great tips for making mundane content memorable.   What you’ll learn Why the more you understand your subject, the simpler you can make it. How important it is to bring your personality to speaking. The link between preparation and anxiety. What you should do if your mind goes blank. What to say to encourage questions. Why stories are vital to make difficult content engaging. How stories can help you memorise your content. Why keeping detailed notes in a separate handout can help audiences to engage with your content in the moment. How using humour and stories in your speaking can help you to win new business. Why you should aim to be able to summarise your content in a sentence. What makes a great speaker.   All things Malcolm: http://www.roydswithyking.com email: Malcolm.gregory@roydswithyking.com   Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment

Accountants can sometimes have a bit of a reputation, and Mark Lee has certainly got one! After 30 years in the industry, sprinkled with some magic, he switched from advising businesses on accountancy, to speaking to accountants about business. Today, he is one of the biggest influencers in the profession, he is also Treasurer of the Magic Circle, a coach, mentor and writer, all of which he does alongside his speaking.   He specialises in advising professionals how to make themselves stand out as a business and as an individual, using a combination of stories, magic tricks, and great tools to help people move forward. He can be controversial, and challenging, but always with the right balance of fun and positivity to make sure his message lands. In this show he is sharing some of his secrets to making your talks more engaging, based on his time as a professional speaker, and many years performing magic.   What you’ll learn Why you should always ensure there is a customer for your talk. How you can use the stage to support your message. Why it’s important to have valuable takeaways for your audience. The value of having a model to talk around. How you can use a structure for your talk that can be flexed for length. Why personal stories are so important for making your message memorable. Why creating the title of your talk is the first bit of marketing you do. What tools you can use to gather content for your talk. Why topical messages can help your message become more engaging. The four suits method for increasing your networking success. Why analogies are such a powerful tool. Why you should watch performers from other disciplines to develop your craft. How your passions can be used to frame your talk.   All things Mark: http://bookmarklee.co.uk/speaking/ All social platforms - @bookmarklee   Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original) Win the Crowd – Steve Cohen   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

In episode 019, I gave you what I believe are the essentials for humour, and in this show, I’ve got some more of the good stuff for you.   Most people are worried that using humour is risky, that it will sound forced, and that if they do a ‘joke’ and the audience doesn’t laugh, it will undermine their credibility. That’s why in this show I’m sharing tools and techniques that you can use in a very low risk way, in other words, it won’t matter if the audience doesn’t ‘get it’. Even if you don’t think you’re funny, I believe you will be able to use these tips to make your content funnier and more engaging, which will help you grow your brand, career or business.   What you’ll learn: How to recognise and use your creator and critic modes effectively. The Rule of Three and how you can use it to make people laugh without forcing the gag. Why it’s important to keep things brief. How getting specific will crack people up. Why you should use characters and get personal. How using dialogue will bring your characters to life and make them funnier. How you can get more comedy mileage by using topical and local references.   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   Resources:   Episode 019 – Humour for Speakers 101   Jon Acuff Speech   Jon Acuff Website   Sensational Speaker Rehearsal Blueprint   Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker    

How do you find the fortitude, determination and resilience to keep going in the face of adversity? How do you show your vulnerability in a way that inspires others and builds your credibility? Harriet Waley-Cohen has transitioned from addict to entrepreneur, from unhappily married wife to successful single mum…overcoming even more struggles along the way. Today, she speaks to young people in order for them to avoid some of the bear traps we can fall into, and also to adults who haven’t been able to do so.   On this show Harriet shares how she uses vulnerability in her speaking and coaching, to help others beat their own demons, and grow her business.   What you’ll learn How you can use speaking to get coaching clients Why your story can help you stand out from the crowd How you can use vulnerability as a tool for connecting with your audience Why using the same language your audience would use to describe their problem is key to making you and your content relatable Why it’s important to take risks as a speaker and stay on the edge of your comfort zone in order to grow and develop your craft How you can position audience interaction to build on stories and embed tools Why humour and playfulness can help your audience connect with your message How we should question the negative thoughts we have about ourselves Why it’s important to solicit feedback, develop and evolve your message to stay confident and relevant as a speaker The things speakers should put in place around them to stay resilient Why it’s important to use social media, strategically, intentionally, and for the right reasons How sharing your view and opinions, even if they’re polarising, is better than being boring Why you must acknowledge if something unexpected happens when you’re speaking so that the audience can move on Why really understanding what your audience wants and needs is the key to becoming a great speaker   All things Harriet: www.harrietwaleycohen.com @harriet_WC (Twitter and Instagram) FB Group Harriet’s Inner Circle   Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

What does it take to make your dream come true? How do you cope with being in the ocean alone for nearly four months? What happens when you get a lung infection at the top of Mount Everest? These are just some of the things that my guest James Ketchell shares on this show.   From nearly losing a foot in a motorbike racing accident, to completing the ultimate triathlon, whilst being “crap at running’, James is a man who let’s nothing stand in his way when he’s pursuing his dreams. As a professional speaker, and now author, James now shares the stories and lessons learned from his amazing journeys. He talks about the grit and persistence needed just to get to the start line of his adventures, never mind the mental resilience and determination he had to find to complete them I’m chuffed to bits that he joined me to tell some of those stories and to share some of his speaking tips with us on The Speaking Club.   What you’ll learn How a sense of humour and a dream to aim for can get you through the dark moments Why you should listen to the people who’ve done what you want to do, rather than the people who just have an opinion on what you want to do. The key project pillars for an expedition or adventure. How to structure a fundraising proposal. Why you should always focus on the process not the outcome. Why your mental strength is the key to your success. The three things that can stop you pursuing your dreams and why they shouldn’t get in your way. Why setting mini goals will increase your chances of achieving your dream. Why you should make focus, fear and persistence your best friends. The three ingredients to great speaking.   All things James: http://jamesketchell.net Twitter @CaptainKetch Instagram James Ketchell YouTube   Resources* Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

With a successful business, national awards raining down, and her very own billboard, anyone would have thought that Louise Ladbrooke was living the life so many people dream of. However, despite the invitations to speak in Europe and alongside the likes of Gordon Brown, she was feeling anxious 24/7, in fear of being discovered for the fraud she felt she was. Addicted to the drugs of praise and recognition, and driven by impossible standards she continued to maintain the façade of success, until her body caved in.   After sacrificing her wellbeing and happiness at the altar of perfectionism, Louise had to begin a new journey to discover herself, how to manage the destructive thoughts that had made her ill, and to learn what actually made her happy. In this episode she holds nothing back, she’s painfully honest, and shares the lessons she’s learned so that you can navigate today’s world of social media, the hard world of speaking, and achieve business success without losing your health or happiness.   What you’ll learn What’s critical in creating a successful business. How questions help you manage your negative thoughts. Why it’s important to identify what drives you. Why you should stay true to your own vision and plan. Why you should be first on your list of who matters. The power of finding time for your passions. How you can practice mental awareness to recognise and short circuit negative thinking, and the physical problems that follow. How to stay resilient as a speaker. Why being authentic as a speaker is critical to your success and audience engagement. Why stories are an essential part of your speaking toolkit.   Resources:   All things Louise: http://www.louiseladbrooke.com   Twitter @LouiseLadbrooke LinkedIn Louise Ladbrooke Facebook LouiseLadbrookeSpeaker   A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled – Ruby Wax Same New World – Taming the Mind – Ruby Wax How to be Human – Ruby Wax   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

I’ve spent years and years fascinated with the impact of how we think on how we behave. I’ve read and researched the gurus on resilience, I’ve spent time and money on training and courses, and consciously, or unconsciously, I’ve cherry picked the things that I think work best for keeping me mentally tough and on track to achieve my goals.   In this episode I’m sharing my eight hacks for staying resilient in a world where it’s harder than ever not to compare, where noise and distractions are invading our space almost 24/7, and where our minds and the way we think make the difference between whether we succeed, or we fail.   What you’ll learn Why we should think like a kid for business success. How visual cues can keep us on track Where our mind needs to be to increase productivity, creativity and the deep work that takes us forward. A framework for challenging our thoughts and beliefs so that we can be happier and get unstuck. The tactic for managing hot buttons, the comparison trap and being outside our comfort zone The hack for improving your golf score and moving forward in life Why just sharing your goals publicly is not enough to motivate you to take action. How thinking about death can supercharge our life   Resources:   The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle   Loving What Is – Byron Katy   The Work – Byron Katy   Golf is Not a Game of Perfect - Bob Rotella   Interview with Aron Ralston   Tikker Watches   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Like many successful entrepreneurs, Warren Cass has tasted both success and failure, and he has many stories to tell. Acknowledged as a networking wizard, Warren believes his super power is bringing people together, and in his book ‘Influence’ he aims to share strategies for networking in the 21st Century. In this episode Warren talks about his journey to speaking, how he built his influence through networking, building key relationships and by being interested in people. He also shares some brilliant speaking tips…so jump right in!   What you’ll learn How to build influence in the 21st Century. Why old school selling is dead and what we should be doing today. How speakers and businesses should use social proof. Why authenticity is critical to influence. Why speakers should show vulnerability. Why it’s true that all the fortune is in the follow up and what you should be doing. Why you should always be specific about your audience and what you want. What makes a good business book. What makes the difference between a good speaker and a great speaker. The key factors of influence Why you should never second guess what your audience is thinking.   Resources:   All things Warren: http://www.warrencass.com Twitter @WarrenCass LinkedIn Warren Cass   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

The speaking industry is growing massively, but Maria Franzoni has been booking speakers for over 20 years! An owner of her own bureau, MFL, and a founding member of the European Association of Speakers Bureaux (EASB), Maria Franzoni is a formidable influence in the space. In this show, she takes me behind the scenes of speaker bureaux, what they are looking for in speakers, how to approach a bureau, what you need to have in place to transition into paid speaking and loads more!   If you are serious about progressing your speaking career, or you’re curious to find out how the speaking industry works, then you’ll love this show.   What you’ll learn The criteria speakers need to meet to get taken on by a bureau What not to do if you want to join a speaker bureau How to increase your chances of getting taken on by a speaking bureau Why it’s counterproductive to talk about everything How becoming an expert on the right topic can accelerate your professional speaking career How a coach or mentor can fast-track your speaking career Speaker show reels…how long, what should be in it, what quality should it be? The difference between the European and American speaking market. Why you should establish yourself in the market where your audience is. Top tips for moving into paid speaking What is the typical first fee for speakers, and how high can you go! How important writing a book is to your speaking career. What makes the difference between a good speaker and a great speaker. What’s the benefit of using a speaker bureau What the speaker fee is paying for What a typical day in a speaker bureau looks like     Resources:   All things Maria:   https://mfl.global   Twitter @MariaFranzoni LinkedIn/en/MariaFranzoni FB Group   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Former Hip Hop dancer, Professional Speaker and Entreprenur, Warren Knight has a vision is to help 100,000 global businesses successfully sell more products and services by 2020. To achieve this, he uses speaking, and writing to show organisations how to use technology to build brand awareness and new revenue streams.   At 22, Warren got a grant from the Prince’s Trust and started a successful European music and clothing distribution company, before shifting gears to become the director of a global stationery and accessory business working with Disney and Nickelodeon, where he grew the business from a $5 million to $30 million company in a 5-year period, selling to over 30 countries, and achieving $1 million sales in one month. With industry awards behind him, he then co-founded two IT companies and got the first to £1m value within two years. Today, he alongside his other channels he teaches people how to setup and use social networks for their business through online coaching.   What you’ll learn Three tips for avoiding failure in your business How speaking can form the centrepiece of your business How you can source material for your presentations. How Warren uses ‘pillars’ to keep the audience engaged The difference between how you approach platform speaking vs keynote speaking The difference between webinars and straight public speaking Why LinkedIn is a great tool for speakers and how you should use it to get more speaking gigs. Why and how you should optimise your LinkedIn profile. Why you should have a business model on the back end of your speaking.   Resources:   All things Warren: http://warren-knight.com http://www.thinkdigitalfirst.com   Twitter @WarrenKnight LinkedIn/en/warrenknight   Titter Online Comedy Course for Public Speakers   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

As well as being an in-demand PR Consultant, Jo Smyth is a funny lady, and this is one of my favourite interviews. As an ex-journalist and newspaper editor, she pulls back the curtain on life as part of the media, gives her view on the state of the news today, and tells some funny stories along the way. She also gives us the lowdown on how to use PR effectively to raise your public profile and get free advertising and social proof. Jo also shares what value a PR consultant can bring to the table over doing PR yourself. There are some brilliant tips and tricks for getting yourself in front of, and managing the media whether you’re a speaker, coach, business owner or corporate leader.   What you’ll learn The difference between PR and Marketing What is a PR plan and who needs one? How to raise your profile through the media Why you should be strategic in approaching your publicity What’s more important, print media or social media? Why editorial is one of the best forms of social proof What makes a good news story How using humour can make your press release stand out What journalists are looking for in a press release and how to write one How you can get the most value out of a PR Consultant How to get your press releases through to the right people at the right time How you can use surveys to get good PR How to handle reporters in a crisis   Resources:   All things Jo: http://wordworker.co.uk   Twitter @WordWorker_Jo Facebook Joanna Smyth   Titter Comedy Course Live Workshop   Titter Online Comedy Course for Public Speakers   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

If you want to get better as a speaker, being able to make your audience laugh, will help increase the power of your message, and will set you apart from the crowd. I’ve been writing and performing comedy for nearly 16 years. I’ve performed all over the UK, including solo shows in Edinburgh. I’m an international playwright, and my comedy drama ‘Dearly Beloved’, published by Lazybee Scripts, has been performed in the UK, Japan, and Canada. With a long background in business, I also know when and how to use humour appropriately in that environment, and as a Speaker, humour is one of the most important tools I have. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the foundations of using humour, so that you can start to experience the power and joy it brings into your public speaking. What you’ll learn: What makes something funny The THREES formula and the ingredients every joke should have Where to find ideas for material How to create material Where you should use humour in your talks My top three comedy performance tips My Golden Rules of Comedy   Resources: Seth Meyers Golden Globe Opening Monologue Ken Robinson TED Talk Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker Comedy Writing Exercises:  Rant and reverse Rant Pick something that winds you up, (it could be related to your speaking topic, or something completely different). Write or rant for five minutes on that subject, make sure you record yourself if you’re talking. If you start to dry up, use these statements to keep going: It’s not as if… If I were in charge… I’d be lying if I said… The real challenge here is… It would serve them right if… In another universe… Reverse Now talk about the same subject for five minutes as if you thought it was the best thing since sliced bread and all the reasons why. Here are some ideas for statements that will help you with this part: I get tingly all over thinking about it because… If it didn’t exist then… I love it when… If I were in charge… People who don’t understand should…   Questions are the Answer Take a specific topic Ask questions to start looking at that thing in new ways. How would you describe the thing to an alien – remember they won’t know our language, so you may need to explain a lot. You might find some new things about your topic which are absurd, that could be mined further for a joke. Find an analogy – what are other things this thing could be like in different industries, countries, cultures, professions etc. If you go off at a tangent that’s fine, going down rabbit holes when you’re writing comedy is just the right thing to do.   My Comedy Golden Rules: Jokes must always go from good to bad, or bad to worse Be Specific – the comedy is in the detail Apply attitude to everything you write Write as you talk Leave a beat before you deliver the punchline Don’t talk over the laughter If you are ‘it’ you can talk about ‘it’ Use the THREES formula   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.  

Emma Stroud’s photo on LinkedIn is currently her dressed as a Banana…that might give you some insight into the lady herself. Not the typical background for an executive coach or host of global events, she has been a funny actress, a clown, and she is currently improvising in the centre of London. But it’s this cocktail of comedic exploits that makes her stand out, (even though she is teeny tiny!). In this episode, we delve into her passions, and mine her speaking experience for a raft of useful and enlightening nuggets for wherever you are on your speaking journey. What you’ll learn Why humour is useful for working with people on deep topics. How adopting the mind-set of a clown can help you become a better MC. The benefits of using improve tools in your speaking, life and business to create bigger profits. The difference between great speakers and average speakers. The first thing you should consider when preparing a talk. Why using stories makes your talk unique. Why adding humour should come from your truth. How to make sure you start your talk with power and impact.  Resources: All things Emma: http://www.truth-works.co.uk  See Emma’s Improv Group ‘The Banana Bunch’ Twitter @Stroudemr Facebook Emma Stroud Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Being a professional actress, with a training business, Celia Delaney made a smooth transition into public speaking, but it wasn’t until she added humour into her presentations that her professional speaking career really took off. Now, between speaking events, she can be found making people laugh with songs and jokes on the comedy circuit! In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, and there are some fantastic tips for new, and experienced Speakers alike. Only listen to this show if you want to make some serious progress with your speaking this year! What you’ll learn The four pillars you need to work on to become a great speaker How to manage your state before speaking Why you need to treat speaking as a heightened form of conversation Why your content should be full of attitude. How adding humour to your speaking can increase your bookings and fees Why a Question and Answer session should be the last thing you do How to make sure you can always answer the questions Why MC and Speaker roles are totally different Top tips for adding humour to your presentation Why you should always have a notebook with you. Top tips for becoming a paid professional Speaker  Resources: Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker – Sarah Archer      All things Celia: http://celiadelaney.co.uk Twitter @Celiadelaney Facebook Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

With a powerful wit, and larger than life personality, Ashley Frieze has been making audiences laugh since 2003. His comedy songs and observations on the music world are a joy to behold, and his ability to hold the audience in the palm of his hand with or without his guitar, speaks to his skill as a compere and his adaptability as a comic. In this episode, not only is he taking us behind the scenes to have a peek at the life of a gigging comic…he’s sharing some absolutely golden tips for how you can bring humour into your toolkit, whether as a speaker or a people manager in the world of business. What you’ll learn Why comedy is an important cultural tool Why questions are the gateway to engaging content How to find ideas for humour Why acting confidently works to build your confidence How you can set yourself and the room up for success The different ways of being an MC The power of being present in comedy and speaking and tips to help you achieve this How humour can help you manage people more effectively Ashley’s secrets for speaking success How you can use the tricks of a comic to increase the impact of your message Why getting booed onto the stage can be a positive experience. Resources: The Serious Guide to Joke Writing – How to say something funny about anything – Sally Holloway Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker – Sarah Archer      The Confidence Gap – Russ Harris   All things Ashley: http://www.ashleyfrieze.co.uk Twitter @Ashleyfrieze & @Ashleyjokes Instagram @Ashleyfrieze   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

This is an honest, warts and all review of my recent TEDx talk. I’m sharing my wins, the things I could have done better, and things I would change for next time. This week’s episode brings together all the insight from my guests, and my own experience of TEDx, to give you a massive leg up to making your TEDx talk, (or any presentation), achieve the results you want…and there’s a fabulous TEDx Success Cheat Sheet that goes with the show! What you’ll learn: What do after you’ve decided to do a TEDx talk. The different types of TEDx events. Why you should be strategic and intentional about your TEDx talk? The things to think about relating to where you should do your talk, when you should do it, and what you should talk about. How to find your talk idea? Why and how you should do market research before deciding on your talk topic. How to maximise your chances of being selected. The steps you need to go through in preparing your talk for maximum results. Performance tips for your talk delivery. What you should do after your talk to give it the best chance of going viral. Thanks for listening! Resources: TEDx Talk Success Cheat Sheet My TEDx Talk – What does it mean to be authentic? To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.      

Terri Trespicio is a New York–based writer, branding consultant, and co-creator of an online program for authors, experts and entrepreneurs who want to grow their media presence. She has worked for the Martha Stewart brand and has numerous TV credits. Terri speaks all over the USA, at a range of conferences and events, and was rated the #1 speaker at How Design Live in 2015. She also performs comedy regularly at clubs in New York City. What you’ll learn What branding is in one sentence Why you should brand yourself to be successful as a Speaker How a TEDx talk can accelerate your speaking success Why you shouldn’t trot out your usual speech for a TEDx Different ways to find your big idea for your TEDx talk Why there is no such thing as a boring topic Tips for doing live video Why stand-up comedy can make you a better speaker Resources: Terri TEDx Talk - Stop Searching for Your Passion Terri TEDx Talk - It’s About Time We Rethink Happily Ever After Sarah TEDx – What Does it Mean to be Authentic? 25 Questions to Help You Discover Your TED-Worthy Idea Details of Terri's Live Event on 7/8 June 2018 - Tapped to Speak Live Connect with Terri: Terri's Website Twitter @TerriT Instagram @TTrespicio Facebook Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

“I say have the confidence to nudge the people awake with stories, wit and insight.” – Orlaith Carmody A brilliant trainer, that speaks all over the world, and works with some of the most influential people in Ireland, Orlaith Carmody has a wealth of experience around TEDx and speaking generally. In this show, we get the low down on how to make any talk you do linger in the memories of your audience. What you’ll learn: Tips for getting your TEDx talk. The do’s and don’ts of an engaging presentation The role of an effective MC Why you need to know the difference between oral, aural and the written word as a Speaker. Why you shouldn’t give your audience information. Why you shouldn’t rely on learned memory to deliver your talk. Resources: http://gavinduffyandassociates.com Orlaith Carmody TEDx – Find a Customer Not a Job Orlaith Carmody TEDx – Give Your Family the World Sarah Archer TEDx - What Does it Mean to be Authentic Connect with Orlaith - @OrlaithCarmody Perform as a Leader by Orlaith Carmody Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Ryan Hildebrandt is an engineer, entrepreneur and marketer that works with multi-billion dollar clients to connect their message to their market. He also works with people who want to get their first TEDx talk. As a founder of one of the most successful TEDx events in the UK, he knows what it takes to get selected, and what you need to do to get your message heard by the most people.  What you’ll learn: How you get a TEDx Talk How you can make your talk stand out Common myths about TED Talks The life-changing opportunities your TEDx Talk can bring you Why you need to treat a TEDx talk differently to a normal speaking engagement Why a TEDx Talk is one of the best ways to build your credibility, authority, and brand How long it takes to prepare your TED talk and why How to test your talk or app or book ideas to maximise their chance of success Why you should do a little upfront brainstorming to get opportunities coming to you for YEARS after your TED Talk. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. If you have some thoughts please feel free to share in the comments. If you think someone else will like the show, feel free to share it on  Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, or by good old fashioned word of mouth! Resources: Get Your First Ted Talk Ryan's Website Sarah Archer TEDx Talk Elon Musk - TED Talk TEDx Leamington Spa  

Over my career, I’ve worked with lots of scientists, IT specialists and engineers, and I know that sometimes it’s can be challenging to communicate complicated concepts and ideas in a way that’s simple enough for your audience to understand. This week’s episode gives you tools and techniques to use to make your presentations scintillating and accessible for audiences, even if the information you’re sharing is highly technical. What you’ll learn: The important things to think about before you start writing your talk Ideas for an opening your talk for maximum engagement. What you should do once you’ve grabbed their attention. Tools that you can use to present your data in a way that engages your audience. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: Storytelling Template for Success Apollo Robbins – The Art of Misdirection Larry Smith – Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career Dan Pink – The Puzzle of Motivation Ric Elias – 3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed Derek Silvers – How to Start a Movement Canva Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker

Andy Merryweather is an extremely talented piano player and singer, who is also practically a professional best man. He’s been given the honour of being Groomsman for five and a third weddings so far. His wedding speeches have plenty of wow moments, and he shares some of the details, plus his best tips if you’re asked to do a wedding speech. He also has a knack for getting influencers and celebrities to do things for him and he shares how he makes the magic happen! What you’ll learn: Andy’s 10 top tips for wedding speeches How to relax yourself and get a first laugh from your audience How to build social capital and make big things happen How to approach starting your wedding speech (or any speech) Ideas for wowing the wedding party Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker Andy’s Wedding Videos ‘Not Gonna Sing’ song The first dance celebrity surprise + the 'if i had time' song Tom Baxter – pre wedding song practice with Andy Where to find Andy and Hamiljam: Instagram and Twitter - @amerryweather10 https://www.youtube.com/user/mezza711/featured @HamilJam on Instagram @TheHamilJam on Twitter https://m.facebook.com/HamilJam-1369162339784048/

Here you get the low down on the storytelling model most widely used in business, Michael Hauge’s alliteratively named Six Step Success Story Process. Whether you’re speaking, writing copy, or a book, this can help you create emotion and make it entertaining and engaging for your audience. Here, I take you through the model, another practical example, and give you some extra tips to make the story even more powerful.  What you’ll learn: The Six Step Success Story Process How to use it for case studies The autobiographical bear traps to avoid How to make your story pop for listeners and readers  Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: Storytelling Made Easy - Michael Hauge

At University, Chris thought his fear of public speaking would cost him his degree. Fast forward to now and he has been a motorsports commentator since 2012, and works on some of the biggest events across the UK and Europe. He is also a speaker and public speaking coach, and he shares some great tips in this episode on how to manage fear, find speaking success and enjoy the ride! What you’ll learn: How and why to get free from the paralysing fear of speaking Tips on finding your unique speaking voice The number one tip for being in front of the camera The keys to successful speaking and being booked more than once How to add your personality to your speaking What makes the difference between a good speaker and a great one. What’s the most important tip for speaking in front of a camera. Network with Chris: Websites: http://chrisdawescomms.co.uk/public-speaking-training/ https://www.opendawestraining.co.uk/public-speaking-training/sports-media-training/ Facebook:    @Chris Dawes Commentator / @Chris Dawes Twitter: @Dawesracing To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Thanks for listening!

The Hero’s Journey storytelling model has been popular since the 1990’s following its adoption by the movie industry, as a blueprint for blockbusters. It is now being widely used in business and sales, because of the power and impact it can have on customers and employees, and conversion rates! There are a few different models of the Hero’s Journey, and I’ve used most of them in my speaking and business. I’ll be taking you through all of them in future episodes, and in this show, I’ll be focusing in on the 12-Stage model. I’m de-constructing this and, I’ve searched for movie and business examples that will illustrate how it can work for you in speaking, business and in the corporate world too. I’ve also got another great freebie to give away, and you can find the link below when you’re ready! What you’ll learn: Where the Hero’s Journey came from. The multiple models of the Hero’s Journey The different stages of the Hero’s Journey and how you can use them in your speaking and in business. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Resources: The Hero with a Thousand Faces The Practical Guide to the Hero with a Thousand Faces Storytelling Made Easy See you next time.

Lindsey Burden is a Speaker, social media expert, coach and business advisor, and she has had her own company since 2013. Before that her job was to run Salisbury City Centre (which is near one of the biggest tourist attractions in the UK!) That’s a big job, which she did for 10 years. She says that in that role she saw a lot of businesses thrive and others stall, and she took that insight into her new venture four years ago. What you’ll learn: The key reason businesses fail Her top tips for speaking success Why networking is important for business success How to network on social media How to get free publicity from big brands Where you should be spending your time on social media How to use social media to grow your brand and business How you can join her free 5-day social media challenge and increase your impact! Resources: Lindsey’s Social Media Challenge Kicking off on Monday 30th October 2017, it's the perfect time to get social media savvy for 2018 click here.  Network with Lindsey: Website: https://brownburden.com Twitter/Instagram/Facebook:    @Brownburden Matthew McConaughey Oscar Speech click here. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time.  

Stories have been with us since before language was invented to pass on history, learning, to keep order and to keep us alive, and they are as important today as they ever have been. For Speakers, and anyone who is selling…whether that’s a product, an idea, a change or any solution to a problem…being able to tell stories that create an emotional connection with your audience will get you results. I’ve spent years studying and writing stories, and have used them extensively, as a comedian, a speaker, an entrepreneur, and a playwright. In this episode, (the first of a few I’ll be doing on storytelling), I want to share why I believe stories are so critical to business and speaking success. I also give you the essential ingredients great stories must have and practical examples of these in films, adverts and copy so you can see how they work. I’ve also got another great freebie to give away at the end, so keep listening.  What you’ll learn: Why are stories a critical tool for your speaking and business success? The framework you need to follow to make sure your strategy and message are clear before you even think about adding in the stories and humour. The essential ingredients of a great story Examples of stories in action everywhere! Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: Storytelling Template for Success Expert Secrets

In this show, Helen Saxton, tells us about how she managed to combine all her passions to create a unique business. It’s a business which uses storytelling brought to life to keep audiences engaged, entertained and learning. She shares some great tips for dealing with difficult delegates, and how she uses humour to bond teams. Helen is also an award-winning pitcher, (not the baseball kind, (although I didn’t ask that question, so I might be selling her short there)), and gives some insight into how she developed and delivered her barn storming business pitch. Hope you enjoy this episode and get some useful tips for your speaking journey. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time! Resources:  Find Charaderie: http://www.charaderie.co.uk / Twitter:         @Charaderie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charaderie/

It’s said that you are only five relationships away from making a million dollars! In episode three of The Speaking Club, I’m sharing all my secrets for creating a killer elevator pitch, so you will be ready when opportunity knocks. Alongside my speaking, coaching and performing, I write… books, plays, jokes and copy. I’ve written 100s of elevator and investor pitches for clients, and on this show, I share some of my secrets. I talk you through my ICE CUBE framework, and give you practical examples of each step of the pitch creation process. I also cover off how to prepare, and when to break out your pitch.  What you will learn: What is an elevator pitch? What makes a great elevator pitch? The essential ingredients of a killer elevator pitch How to use the 5 whys to get to the customer pain point How to use a segue question to carry on the discussion. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: Go to https://www.standoutpitch.com to get Your FREE copy of Straight to the Top 'How to Create & Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch by Sarah (plus awesome bonuses)

In my opinion, if you’re a public speaker, you are also an entertainer… yes your primary purpose is likely to be to educate, inform, or inspire, but without being able to grab people’s attention, to keep them interested and stimulated, whatever message you have is likely to get lost. So, it stands to reason we could probably learn a lot from professional entertainers, which leads me to this week’s guest, Richard Parsons. Richard is an award winning, professional close-up magician, pick pocket and full member of the magic circle. This is an action-packed episode, not only do we delve into the life of a magician, and get the curtain pulled back on some tricks of the trade, but we get some great speaking advice. Richard talks about managing nerves, tips for engaging people, Coué's Law and the power of auto-suggestion, how he gets bookings, and lots, lots more more. Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. See you next time. Resources: Cracking Speech Mate – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker See Coué's law in action https://youtu.be/kTO94wJXQoc Find Richard: http://www.gloucestershiremagician.co.uk/ Twitter:         @Glosmagician Instagram:   @Glosmagician Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloucestershiremagician/

Welcome to the first episode of ‘The Speaking Club’, a podcast I’ve wanted to do for a long time to share some of the insights I’ve picked up over the years, and to share the learning from experts that will be coming on as guests, to help with all aspects of your public speaking journey. My other key aspiration with this podcast is to have some fun! Laughter has been a big part of my life, and I think there’s not enough of it in business, so I’m hoping with the learning, you also get some smiles. Whether you’re just starting out, have some experience with speaking in public, or you make a living speaking professionally, there’s will be something here for everyone. In this first episode, I tell you a bit more about the show, my background story, and share some tools and techniques for overcoming any fears you may have around public speaking, that will also work for other areas of your life. Mindset is such an important skill to master for public speaking success. Lots of people have a general fear about speaking full stop, whilst many have a fear around a particular area, maybe adding humour, story-telling, or audience interaction, which hampers their ability to become a great speaker, rather than just an adequate one. This hit home to me recently because of a response I got to one of the questions within a survey I put out. The person wrote that they had such fear around giving presentations, that they actively avoided any chance of doing so, even if it meant missing out on promotions in the past. Having your ambitions and life limited in this way is so sad, and I hope that some of the tips I share in this episode will help anyone else feeling that way, whatever the fear is related to. So, in this episode here’s what you learn: The rule for overcoming fear and increasing confidence. Where negative thoughts come from and why it’s completely normal to have them. How you can manage and neutralise negative thoughts to diminish their power. How you can develop your power to control your mind for peak performance and increased focus. The secret tool for overcoming procrastination when it comes to taking important decisions. A great technique to stop your mind sabotaging you taking action towards achieving your goals and dreams.   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. Here are a list of resources mentioned in the show*: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway: How to Turn Your Fear and Indecision into Confidence and Action The 5 Second Rule: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Live, Love, and Speak with Courage The Confidence Gap See you next time. 🙂