Want to eliminate public speaking fear and become a more poised and confident presenter and speaker? Fearless Presentations is the answer. This podcast is based on our famous two-day presentation skills class offered in cities all over the world. Each week, we offer free public speaking tips that help you develop the skill to present with poise when you deliver presentations. This is the fastest, easiest way to eliminate public speaking fear.
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Time to Shine Podcast : Public speaking | Communication skills | Storytelling
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Did you know we determine everything about you from your voice? If you want to captivate the listener and command the space with a voice that makes people listen, this podcast is for you. Join Internationally known voice expert Tracy Goodwin as she shows you how to amplify your authority with her signature methodology Psychology of the Voice® as she shows you how to unearth your voice stories so you speak with confidence, uncover the barriers that keep us from connecting, and unleash the pow ...
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Tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy. Details at stutteringiscool.com.
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The new format to this Podcast is I am having interesting conversation with Authors, Coaches and Business people. Episode 1 to 250 I am interviewing Public Speakers and Coaches. They are sharing how they overcame their fear of public speaking and became competent speakers. If you would like to make a change in the World then being able to speak in public is critical to get your message out. Later Episode include conversation with Authors & Business owners. Join my SKOOL PodFather Community h ...
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Ready to improve your communication skills? Dr. Andrea Wojnicki is a Harvard-educated executive communication coach whose research focuses on interpersonal communication and consumer psychology. Learn the communication mindsets and tactics that will help you accelerate your career trajectory. Based on her research and guest interviews, Andrea will coach you on topics including: • overcoming imposter syndrome & communicating with confidence • developing executive presence & leadership skills ...
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The only podcast that admits marketing is F@$!ing hard and makes it suck less for solo business owners who are juggling client delivery and sales on top of all those marketing tasks. I'm your host, Dr. Michelle Mazur, the author of the 3 Word Rebellion and founder of The Expert Up Club. Unlike most marketing podcasts that share the latest marketing fads that promise “Viral Internet Fame,” I know you don’t need any of that BS to run a thriving business. Each week, I share unconventional strat ...
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Fred Elliott Miller: Speaker | International Coach | Author
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A selection of transformative tips for spectacular speakers for simply powerful speech transformation
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A podcast for beginners and insiders about the people, ideas and movements that have defined the history of rhetoric.
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Professor of Communication at the University of Waterloo. Host of "Now We're Talking" a podcast about how to improve Communication Skills.
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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions Hosted by Ken Woodward, Curated Questions is a thought-provoking podcast that celebrates the art and science of asking profound questions. This podcast is for curious minds who understand that the right question can unlock new perspectives and drive personal growth. What to Expect Insightful Conversations: Experts from diverse fields share their journey in mastering the craft of inquiry, revealing how it has transformed thei ...
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Do you want to learn how to speak in front of a crowd? Do you want to develop leadership skills? Then Toastmasters is for you. This international organization promotes public speaking and leadership with a proven method. You will master public speaking and leadership using our new educational program Pathways. With the help of a local club, you will discover the voice inside you and the leader you can become. Join us on Toastmasters 101 as we discuss Pathways, projects, and the power inside you!
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Discover how The Reluctant Speakers Club 'Be Heard and Noticed podcast' can help you to inspire others with your ideas - offline and online. No matter what your line of business or profession, you need to make it easy for others to hear you messages, understand who you are, what you do, and how you can help each other.
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Two friends talk culture, self-improvement, movies, books, and more!
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One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re na ...
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Claim the Stage is a podcast for women who want to learn how to speak on stage, online, and speak up in life. Hosted by Angela Lussier, award-winning professional speaker, seven-time author, and CEO and founder of the Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public speaking clubs for women. Learn more about joining a speaking club: www.speakersisterhood.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/claim-the-stage-podcast/support
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Communication Snacks: Tips for a Successful Professional Life
Blythe Musteric and Marc Musteric, Silicon Valley Communication Experts
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Learn communication tips to help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world! Join Silicon Valley communication experts Marc and Blythe Musteric as they share communication tips from their 20,000+ hours of coaching clients in Silicon Valley. From interpersonal communication to presentations and public speaking to grammar, effective communication can be challenging. Learn the tips you need to lead a more successful life.
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The Toastmasters Podcast is like a radio talkshow featuring interviews with Toastmasters usually featured in the Toastmaster magazine. But unlike a radio show, a podcast is on the Internet, and available, for free, to anyone in the world with an Internet connection, and a connected device capable of playing audio. The Toastmasters Podcast is co-produced by Toastmasters International and Archieboy Holdings, LLC, for our global audience of Toastmasters and those interested in public speaking a ...
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Welcome to 'Talks with Toni,' where host Toni, a former HR professional turned property investment maven, shares her transformative journey. Breaking free from conventional expectations, Toni and her husband, Chris, raised millions for a multi-million-pound property portfolio, propelling her into entrepreneurship and early retirement at 33. A world record holder in public speaking, Toni uses her podcast as a platform to inspire and educate, featuring diverse guests with compelling success st ...
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"She Speaks To Inspire" is an empowering public speaking podcast for professional women with public speaking fear. Unlike other podcasts on public speaking, She Speaks To Inspire not only gives you tips to be a confident communicator under pressure but also… helps you regulate your nervous system for less anxiety, learn lifestyle practices to reduce burnout and overwhelm and reconnect with your feminine leadership presence for more authenticity and comfort in your skin. Learn more about Spea ...
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Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
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Teach the Geek helps engineers, scientists, and technical professionals speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Each episode provides actionable tips for public speaking, technical presentations, and communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences. Learn how to prepare slides, tell stories with data, handle Q&A sessions, and improve your professional presence. Perfect for STEM professionals, researchers, and anyone who needs to present technical content with impact.
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The Communication Guys Podcast: Communication Excellence | Professional and Personal Success
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Your ultimate level of success depends on your ability to express yourself in a creative, confident, and compelling way. Whether you speak, teach, or write, the same underlying principles of communication will guarantee excellence in whatever you do. The Communication Guys podcast teaches those timeless, universal principles and applies them to all forms of communication: spoken and written, personal and public, platform and small group. Tim Downs is a professional speaker, communication tra ...
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A blend of solo episodes, expert interviews, and inspiring guest stories, each with real value for listeners wanting to be better speakers, storytellers, or more confident humans.
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Do you want to be a better speaker? Do you want to know how to deliver a talk that connects with people on all levels? Do you want to be calm, confident, and credible every time you speak? Then tune in to Public Speaking with Peter George and learn from Peter and his guest experts as they share with you tips, techniques, and ideas -- each designed to help you develop superior public speaking skills so you can increase your impact, influence, and income -- whether you're speaking on stage, pr ...
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What if public speaking isn’t a nerve-wracking obligation — what if it’s really a soul-stirring way to come alive? Soulful Speaking is where the masks come off and your Wild, Untamed, Radiant voice rises. Through stories, coaching, and real conversations, Lauri Smith helps you transform public speaking from fear and conformity into soul, creativity, and courageous presence. Episodes feature heart-to-heart conversations, breakthrough coaching, inspiring stories of transformation, and guest ex ...
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Life hacks, speaking skills, selling tips. Are you ready to boost your confidence, captivate an audience, and become influence effective communication? This channel is here for your public speaking tips, presentation skills, and strategies to overcome life. Hosted by Chris Wilson. Who has faced into the abys and come out the other side. Grateful for every extra day .
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Dayna Gowan is a speaker, improviser, and Facilitator of Fun, and the Founder of Improvly Speaking. Each episode, she brings you golden, beautiful, delicious nuggets of wisdom about public speaking, improv, performance, creativity and anything in between. Learning public speaking and improvisation skills has changed her life and made her a more confident speaker, colleague, and friend. Listeners will be inspired to face their public speaking fears, try new things, flex their creativity muscl ...
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The world is a noisy place where you fight to be heard every day. Despite the fact that we have been taught at home and at school how to speak, none of us has had any training in how to listen. Multiple academic studies have shown that between 50% and 55% of your working day is spent listening, yet only 2% of people have been trained in how to listen. We feel frustrated, isolated and confused because we aren't heard. As a speaker, it takes absolutely no training to notice when someone isn't ...
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The 3 Second Selling Podcast shows you how to earn attention, build trust, and spark action in a distracted world. Hosted by keynote speaker and former TV news anchor David Gee, each episode delivers practical insights on human connection, influence, and growth—without sounding like sales.
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A great start to shaking off public speaking jitters, socializing and mastering the art of small talk. The principles of public speaking written by Dale Carnegie decades ago in this book are timeless. They are just as effective in working a crowd in today’s society as they were back then. He delves into ways of commanding and charming an audience with the right energy, tone of voice, pitch, pronunciation and vocabulary. Armed with the principles highlighted in this book, you can do more than ...
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Missouri's political news makers talk candidly with St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann, and Sarah Kellogg.
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Unfiltered Sessions Podcast Raw. Real. Unfiltered. Building a business isn’t just about numbers and strategy—it’s about long hours, sacrifices, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than yourself. Unfiltered Sessions is where we strip away the fluff and talk about what it really takes to scale a business, balance life, and delegate like a pro. From personal updates on the journey of growing my own business to candid conversations with entrepreneurs and industry experts, this podcast ...
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With Communicast, Scott works to distill down what it means to be a great communicator. Each episode features a conversation with a business professional about communication skills and how they have impacted their career and overall organization. Listeners will also glean tips around how to hone their own communication skills.
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Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers
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This podcast is a clinical map for healing. It is for high performing individuals who suffer from public speaking anxiety disorder and the fear of being noticeably nervous. Learn the treatment architecture for performance anxiety, panic, fear of blushing (erythrophobia), fear of sweating (hyper-hidrosis), voice freeze (selective mutism), dissociation, obsessive worry, and perfectionism. Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W. has pioneered treatment for social and performance anxiety having worked with th ...
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Podcast final Cover art photo provided by Bia Andrade on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@biawashere
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Want to learn how to get booked and paid to speak — consistently? The Speaker Lab podcast features business tactics, speaking tips, and insider strategies from Grant Baldwin, The Speaker Lab coaches, and some of the world's most successful speakers. You'll learn how to find speaking gigs, build relationships in your industry, negotiate higher speaker fees, and grow your speaking business. Every week, this podcast will give you key insights and practical advice from speakers who have been the ...
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Confidently Visible is a podcast that helps you move through fear, resistance and overwhelm to put life-changing work into the world. Join Bec Sands, visibility mentor and award-winning PR consultant to discover all the confidence, strategy and action you need to build a personal brand and become confidently visible.
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Welcome To Communication, Connection, Community, The Podcasters' Podcast. We've taken two podcasts and merged them into one! Originally Speaking of Speaking, this podcast takes a deep dive into modern day communication strategies in the podcasting space. We chat with interesting people who make the podcasting (and speaking) space exciting and vibrant. We also dive into the podcasting community, with news, updates, latest trends and topics from the every evolving space. Strap in, it's going t ...
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The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
Sarah Archer: Speaker, Comedian, Author, Playwright and Coach
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If you want to have a laugh whilst learning how to increase your confidence and public speaking skills, for personal or business growth, then you have come to the right place. Discover tips, tricks and strategies on how to speak and pitch using humour and performance. Find out how to better connect with people's pain points in a way that they will want to talk about and share, and get the low down on powering up your mind set. Sarah Archer, is a stand-up comedian, playwright, speaker and bus ...
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Introversion has long been misunderstood, but when you come to understand your introverted gifts you can apply this to relationships, communications, leadership, and productivity, and overall success and happiness.
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Live Like a Leader Show — Where Great Leaders Master Great Communication L = f (c): Leadership is a function of Communication. Great leadership is a function of great communication. Join leadership communication expert, TEDx speaker, author, and executive coach John Bates, founder of Executive Speaking Success, as he explores the communication, leadership, and life secrets of the world’s top leaders. From NASA astronauts and bestselling authors to Navy SEALs, global executives, entrepreneurs ...
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Delivering the Word to your ear from the anointed services of the Sun Valley Church in Florence, MT.
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Are you ready to overcome imposter syndrome and become a powerful communicator? Whether you're preparing for a public presentation, sharpening your communication skills, or looking to elevate your personal and professional development, this podcast is your ultimate resource for powerful communication. The Speaking with Confidence podcast will help tackle the real challenges that hold you back, from conquering stage fright to crafting impactful storytelling and building effective communicatio ...
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Present Influence is the podcast for professional speakers, coaches, and leaders who want to master ethical persuasion, magnetic communication, and stage presence that drives action. Hosted by keynote coach and influence expert John Ball, each weekly episode delivers powerful insights, expert interviews, and practical tools to help you get more bookings, boost your re-bookings, and scale your speaking business. Whether you're leading from the stage or the boardroom, you'll learn how to inspi ...
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New episodes every Tuesday. Talk to People is a communication podcast focused on practical communication skills, conversation strategy, and public speaking. Each episode uses communication science and real-world examples to help you express your ideas clearly, build stronger relationships, and communicate with confidence in everyday life and high-stakes moments. The podcast covers topics like interpersonal communication, difficult conversations, persuasion, public speaking, confidence, and c ...
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Join Steve Counsell and Patrick Aleshire, your faithful - yet hideous - hosts as they share their love of Learning, Adulting, and all that is absurd in their world. If you like learning about careers, adult education, or just making fun of LinkedInfluencers, look no further!. Somewhere along the way, you'll no doubt feel better-looking and more competent than ever after listening. Come for the chat, stay for the laughs, and run from their faces: they're Grossly Competent.
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EP. 392: Ohad Parush - When Technical Communication Becomes Leadership
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Ohad Parush - When Technical Communication Becomes Leadership Ohad Parush is a Chief R&D Officer here to talk with me about technical professionals communicating with nontechnical audiences from the perspective of a technical leader. We will discuss why communication becomes a leadership requirement, how breakdowns impact the business, and what sep…
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Infusing Vocal Variety — Take Your Presentations From Ordinary to Extraordinary
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Ever sat through a presentation where the speaker had great content, but their monotonous delivery made you struggle to stay awake? Everything sounded the same—like listening to someone read a terms and conditions agreement. Now contrast that with a speaker who varies volume, pace, pitch, and tone. They whisper to create intimacy, then boom out a k…
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217. Jay Heinrichs: The Art of Self-Persuasion
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Jay Heinrichs is a leading master of rhetoric, the art of persuasion. He’s the New York Times bestselling author of “Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion.” His latest book, “Aristotle Guide to Self-Persuasion,” digs into how we can use the same persuasive art […]…
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The Introvert Energy Cycle: Why Visibility Drains Us and Solitude Refuels Us
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In this episode, we unpack what really happens to an introvert's energy when they're "on" — and how intentional recovery can transform the way they show up in the world. You'll learn: Why visibility, speaking, and social exposure drain introverts faster than most people realize. How the introvert energy cycle works — from overstimulation to the nee…
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Create Contracts that Reflect Your Values and Close Deals Faster with Sarah Fox - 327
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Sarah Fox is a lawyer transforming the way people do business. After decades dealing with huge deals in the construction sector, she realised that long, complex and bad contracts were costing time, money, deals and relationships. Sarah advocates for short, simple contracts starting with just 500 words. She inspires people across industries to strea…
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Episode 21: Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Professional Speaker Resolves Public Speaking Anxiety
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“John” describes how he once had “joy” with public speaking but lost it due to his anxiety which drove his avoidance and performance phobia. He “tried everything” but realized all of his previous attempts at help were “band aids over a gaping wound”. Very close to “abusing medication” he rediscovered his “”joy” by doing core work, which helped him …
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7 Presentation Habits that Actually Cause Public Speaking Fear
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After years of presentation coaching, one of the major things that I have realized is that many of the things presenters do to reduce nervousness actually cause nervousness. And because most business presenters deliver presentations so infrequently, those bad ideas get repeated over and over. Eventually, they become habits. So, on this episode, I'l…
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Why Interaction Is the Secret Weapon for Powerful Public Speaking and Teaching with Ivan Wanis-Ruiz
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why so many presentations and conversations end up sounding boring, or why teaching communication skills seems stuck in outdated paradigms? On this episode of Speaking with Confidence, we dive into exactly that—and explore what it takes not only to end boring communication, but to build genuine connection in ev…
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Overcoming Speaker Slumps and Building Momentum: Live Coaching with Erick Rheam
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“If you’re consistent, you may miss the event with that event planner this round, but you’re going to get it the next round, and you’re going to get the next round too because you’re going to stay on top.” In this episode of The Speaker Lab Podcast, Erick Rheam, professional speaker and author, opens the doors to a behind-the-scenes coaching sessio…
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Tuned In: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself
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Send Lauri a message What if your sensitivity isn’t something to manage — but the very source of your power? In this heart-opening conversation, Lauri sits down with Bridges and Beacons host and authentic disruptor Kelly Myerson, a leadership coach and occupational therapist who helps women step out of silence and into soul-aligned leadership. Toge…
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How to Sound Clear Under Pressure | Ep. 96
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Never sound unprepared again! This episode is only 20 minutes. Sounding clear isn’t about having the perfect words — it’s about structure. In this episode, I walk through two frameworks that help you communicate confidently when you’re thinking on your feet. An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here. Support the show Have you enjoyed th…
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On today's episode, I'm going to give you a presentation skills checklist that can make designing and delivering a presentation easier and less risky. When folks go through our presentation skills classes, they are often surprised at how simple public speaking really is. That is if you have a great structure and follow a simple checklist. Before pi…
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Personal Branding for WOMEN Leaders (ep.203)
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Your work doesn’t speak for itself. If you’re a woman leader who works hard but feels invisible when promotions are discussed, this episode is for you. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki delivers a powerful training on personal branding specifically designed for women. You will learn the three ways that branding is different for women, why “my work speaks for its…
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Building Confidence and Communication Skills in a Multicultural World with Maria Rincon
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it really takes to become a confident communicator across cultures, generations, and languages? In this episode, I talk with Maria Rincon, a multilingual public speaking coach with roots in Colombia and China, a background in TV hosting, and experience as a communications consultant for the United Nations.…
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Ep 257 - Everyday Leadership for People Pleasing Introverts with guest Dr. Melissa Jenner
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Are you an introvert who finds yourself saying "yes" too often, striving to please others at the expense of your own boundaries? In this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall is joined by Dr. Melissa Jenner, author, leadership expert, and the founder of People Pleasing Introverts, for an empowering conversation on how introverts …
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Pastor Metzger - Are You Spiritually Poised for this New Year?
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“Are YouSpiritually Poised For This New Year?” Pastor MichaelMetzger 1/4/2026 Sun ValleyChurch MT in Florence, Montana Exodus 12:29-32 29 - And it came to pass, that at midnight theLORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn ofPharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that wasin the dungeon; and all …
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Permission to Be Messy: Punk Wisdom for Leaders
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Send Lauri a message What if real leadership isn’t about being impressive… but being responsive? In this second Untamed Leader Conversation, Lauri Smith welcomes back Bridget Baker (founder & CEO of Bridget Baker Branding) and Brian Perry (story and authentic communication coach, singer-songwriter) for an intimate, wide-ranging exploration of what …
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The Professional Speaking Shift: The Process My Clients Use To Get Unstuck & Grow
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SUMMARY In this conversation, John Ball discusses the importance of treating speaking as a business rather than just a performance. He emphasises that many speakers struggle not due to a lack of skill but because they fail to position themselves effectively in the market. The discussion highlights the need for speakers to shift from hoping for oppo…
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The Most Dangerous Words You Use All Day (And How to Take Them Back)
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We are often far more intentional with the words we use with others than the words we use with ourselves. And those private words—the ones no one else hears—the silent narration running through your head all day, just might be the most impactful words you ever use. So make them positive!By David Gee
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How to Motivate and Communicate Effectively with Gen Z at Work | Tim Newman Speaks
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Send us a text Are you struggling to truly connect with Gen Z team members at work—or maybe you’re a Gen Z professional frustrated by colleagues who don’t seem to get where you’re coming from? In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I tackle a challenge that’s becoming more important every day: How can we break down the generational communicat…
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"What are the questions you will be carrying into the year, such that it will be a celebration of your becoming?" - Ken Woodward This year-end Curated Questions episode is a reflective curation of the questions that shaped several conversations throughout 2025. Rather than offering a rapid recap of every episode, Ken highlights a handful of moments…
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Trying to be everything to everyone is one of the fastest ways to stall your growth. In this episode, I break down one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in business: why niching down changed everything from our messaging and content to our sales process and profitability. Early on, we talked about virtual assistants in general. Social medi…
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How Podcasting Grew Up: Trust, Community, And Strategy In 2025
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Send us a text Trust just outperformed reach, and the ripple effects across podcasting were impossible to ignore. We step back from the noise and share a clear-eyed look at how 2025 reshaped the medium: ad dollars didn’t vanish, they got picky; sloppy, reactive launches faded; and intentional, voice-led shows built momentum by earning credibility o…
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Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com General Overview Conversation Summary: In this solo podcast episode, host Tracy Goodwin discussed the concept of authenticity as the highest frequency of sound. She critiqued the popular but, in her view, unsubstantiated claims circulating online about the "Spain scale of emotion" proving this. …
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Remote Work Productivity: How to Focus, Avoid Distractions, and Get More Done (with Steven Puri)
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How to Beat Digital Distraction and Do Deep Work From Home Summary In this conversation, John Ball and Steven Puri explore the challenges of remote work, emphasising the importance of focus, intention, and managing distractions. They discuss how digital distractions are engineered to capture attention and the significance of establishing rituals an…
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One of the most conceptual episodes I've created. What is aura? And how can you harness it to improve how you connect with the people around you? Some people just feel good to be around. In this episode, we unpack why. We talk about aura as alignment — between who you are, how you show up, and how you read the moment — and how that quietly changes …
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253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025
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Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025. The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That’s why host Matt Abrahams is taking stock of his favorite communication tips from this year, so we can carry them into the next. In this annual Think Fast, Talk Smart tradition, Abrahams shares his top 10 co…
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Avoiding Burnout in Ministry, Speaking, and Life with Arthur James
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“One of the things that has helped me stay in ministry, and one of my keys that I share in my talk about burnout, is doing something new to refuel you. I’m still doing ministry thirty years later, but I find new ways to do it and that helps increase the fuel and the fire for me to do it.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab podcast! On today’s episode,…
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Surrender Experiment: 2 minute Meditation for Peace
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Before you set new goals, listen to this guided surrender meditation. As one year ends and another is about to begin, this is an invitation to pause. This video offers a moment of calm, featuring a serene sunset over the ocean with gentle waves. The peaceful setting, combined with calming music, is perfect for meditation and finding inner peace. Le…
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The Boldness Blueprint: Turning Discomfort Into Growth
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Today, I’m joined by Fred Joyal—entrepreneur, former creative director, founder of 1‑800‑Dentist, author of Super Bold, and a speaker who teaches people how to build boldness as a life skill. Fred brings a fascinating perspective on the intersection of boldness and communication; especially how bold action can fuel confidence and elevate your abili…
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!!ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are super excited to announce the new way we will be doing our Fearless Presentations classes and if you are interested in hearing all about it I cover it pretty extensively from 2:33 - 15:32. For those that are more of our loyal listeners to the podcast, y'all probably started listening in the first place because you were wanti…
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Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern returns to Politically Speaking to discuss the upcoming 2026 legislative session. Nurrenbern speaks to St. Louis Public Radio's Sarah Kellogg and Jason Rosenbaum about a tougher budget process, what education policy she wants passed and her thoughts on the 2026 general election.…
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Top 25-Is Authentic Enough with Rachel Coons
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Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com General Overview Interview Summary: The host, Tracy Goodwin, interviewed business owner Rachel Coons to analyze the nuances of vocal delivery in sales and marketing. They discussed a previous live coaching session that had helped Rachel improve her video presence and increase conversions. The co…
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Rewiring Fear: Hypnotherapy Tools for Confident Speaking and Leadership Success
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if it’s truly possible to rewire your brain for confidence—and finally break free from fears that hold you back? In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I dive into the powerful world of hypnosis with certified hypnotherapist, speaker, and bestselling author Amy Koford. Together, we unravel what hypnosis r…
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Have you ever wondered what makes introversion a powerful force in your life? In this special World Introvert Day 2026 episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall invites you to celebrate your unique strengths as an introvert and bust the common myths that surround introversion. Whether you sometimes feel misunderstood or simply want t…
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Welcome to the show! https://www.captivatetheroom.com General Overview Conversation Summary: The host, Tracy Goodwin, delivered a solo podcast episode about the negative impact of the "mask of people pleasing" on sales and communication. She defined this "voice mask" as a set of protective vocal habits that cause a speaker to neutralize their perso…
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252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
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Presenting complex information for your audience to understand. As communicators, we often need to take complex information (e.g., financial, technical, or scientific) and make it more understandable for our audience – we’re experts and they likely aren’t. But having so much knowledge on the topics we discuss can often make the job more difficult: …
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How Coaching and Honest Feedback Elevate Your Speaking Game | Tim Newman Speaks
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to grow as a speaker—beyond just practicing your presentation in front of the mirror? In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I dive deep into the lessons I've learned on my own personal journey, including some pretty humbling moments and a behind-the-scenes look at how coaching and …
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"Direction often emerges not from knowing what you want, but from finally admitting what you don’t." - Ken Woodward The Inquisitive Almanack: 2026 Edition closes the year with something Curated Questions has never quite done before—an affectionate, slightly irreverent, and deeply thoughtful almanack for the inner life. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin…
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EP. 391: Speaking from a President's View with Cash Mahesh
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Speaking from a President's View with Cash Mahesh Cash Mahesh is a President with a proven track record of accelerating global business growth through strategic initiatives. With an engineering background, I wanted to discuss with Cash how, as a president, he views the effectiveness of technical employees communicating with nontechnical audiences. …
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From Fitness Wins To Podcasting Momentum with Roman Fischer
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Send us a text Ready for a mindset shift that actually sticks? We sit down with coach and entrepreneur Roman Fischer to unpack how real motivation is built, not borrowed—and why the long game beats quick fixes in both health and podcasting. Roman shares how a spark from his younger brother ignited an 11-year journey, the exact practices he uses to …
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5 Virtual Assistants: What They Actually Do vs The Hype
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Ever wondered what a virtual assistant can actually do for your business and if it’s really worth it? In this episode, I break down exactly how I use five different virtual assistants to run, scale, and streamline my business without being buried in daily tasks. This isn't a theory. It’s a real, behind-the-scenes look at what delegation looks like …
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Send the Uglies a Text! Gro-Ho-Ho-Hos-Oss! 'Tis the season to lower your expectations for Steve and Patrick to deliver holiday cheer on this episode of Grossly Competent! The two abominations - accompanied by their friend 'Jeeves' - go over some festive holiday out of office messages, air their annual grievances, and touch on their favorite holiday…
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Seasons Greetings from John at Present Influence
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No proper episode till Friday, but a quick festive greeting from John at the Present Influence podcast. Whether you're celebrating or hiding away, I wish you peace, happiness and prosperity for this season and the year ahead. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for Xmas goodies before NYE. Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Rad…
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251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence
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Why good communication requires presence, not performance. Effective communication isn't about perfecting your performance. According to Dr. Kate Mason, it's about being powerfully present. Mason is a world champion debater, executive communication coach, and author of the book Powerfully Likeable. In her work coaching senior executives to communic…
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Nonverbal communication—your posture, gestures, facial expressions, and movement—all send messages to your audience, sometimes even contradicting what you're saying. In this episode, you'll learn about the conversation that's happening while you're speaking—the one your body is having with your audience. Your body language can speak louder than you…
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Turning Fear into Fuel on Your Speaking Path with Melanie Curtis
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“I’m a big believer in consuming what you sell and practicing what you preach…it’s a useful step on the path to understanding what’s possible and for growing in the skill set of standing on stage in front of any number of people that makes your body react and become nervous.” In this episode of The Speaker Lab Podcast, host Grant Baldwin sits down …
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