Best Cat Matson Podcasts (2025)

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175 - Umms, Ahhs, and Filler Words - Are They Really That Bad? 12:44

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13d ago12:44

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Concerned your umms and ahhs are undermining your credibility? In this week’s episode I’m answering a listener question about training yourself OUT OF saying ‘ummmm’ and ‘ahhhh’, and also providing my thoughts on whether umms and ahhs are really as bad as we think. Listen in to hear: Why you might want to ‘chill out’ when it comes to your use of um…

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174 - How Personal is Too Personal 13:16

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‘How much of yourself do you share?’ and ‘how to make a speech engaging’ are the questions I’m answering in this week’s episode. Storytelling, particularly lived experience storytelling, is easily THE BEST way to make your speeches engaging. But how personal is too personal, how much of yourself do you share? Listen in to hear: How to balance the l…

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173 - Lecterns, Mics and Unfamiliar Stages 17:26

27d ago17:26

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Ever rocked up to speak at an event, expecting a lectern, or a certain kind of microphone, and the set-up was NOT as you expected? Or you were forced to use a headset mic that just felt weird, or a lapel mic that kept slipping? Well, in today’s episode I’m talking about how to manage just these situations! Listen in to hear: The pros and cons of us…

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172 - Tips For Pitching a TEDx Talk 16:40

1M ago16:40

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Want to know how to pitch to speak at a TEDx talk? Listen up, because that’s the exact question I’m answering today. A listener has set herself a challenge of speaking at a TEDx event and wants to know how to pitch her talk. Listen in to hear: Whether a TEDx event is the right platform for you If it is, how to pitch yourself How TEDx speaker select…

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171 - How to Manage Disagreements And Conflict 16:41

1M ago16:41

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Are you hiding, or not speaking up, because you’re concerned people might disagree with you? Well, chances are, someone will! After all, if they already agreed with you, you wouldn’t need to say what you have to say, right? So in this episode I’m sharing some techniques to manage disagreements and conflict. Listen in to hear: Why disagreements are …

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170 - Making a Difference Over The Long-Term 16:39

2M ago16:39

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Ever feel like you’re tired of the sound of your own voice? Or the sound of your message? But you’re still not making the impact you want? Yep, I get it. Influence and making a difference is an endurance sport, so in this episode I’m sharing my top 3 ways to have making long term impact feel easier. Listen in to hear: How you can plan out your long…

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169 - It Was A Disaster! How To Recover A Presentation When It’s Going Pear-shaped? 18:14

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168 - How Can I Boost My Confidence Quickly? 14:05

2M ago14:05

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In honour of World Smile Day today I want to share the simplest, and most under-rated way to boost your confidence … Yes, SMILING Before you think, ‘oh, that’s ridiculous, if it were that simple … ‘ Consider this a little gift to you to make you smile today. Listen in to hear: Why smiling really does make you feel more confident My little experimen…

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167 - How To Get The ‘Right’ Words To Come Out 12:40

2M ago12:40

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Does it ever feel like your brain and mouth are out-of-sync? You know what you want to say but your mouth just doesn’t play along? That’s exactly the experience that’s been described by a regular listener, and they’ve asked me for some tips: “You know, as much as I prepare myself to aid my confidence, it always feels like the right words won’t come…

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166 - How To Ask Questions From The Audience 17:39

3M ago17:39

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Ever been in the audience at a conference, asked a question of one of the speakers, and got completely tangled up in giving context? Well, that’s EXACTLY what I’m addressing today - how to ask questions FROM the audience in a way that elevates you, gets the answer you want and doesn’t get you all tangled up. This is in response to a listener questi…

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165 - Can I Present for 20 Minutes Without Notes? 18:32

3M ago18:32

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“Is it realistic to do a 20 minute speech without notes?”, that’s the question I’m asking in this week’s Speaking with Confidence podcast. It’s a myth that we need to memorise our speeches, and it’s also a risk to take a stage with a script or highly detailed notes. The more details in our notes the more we’re looking at the lectern, instead of con…

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164 - How To Engage Your Audience 14:13

3M ago14:13

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I was recently asked this question: “How to engage the audience? I love watching speakers who engage the crowd but don't put people on the spot?’ Putting people on the spot is NOT an engagement technique and it can often have negative impacts on the audience. So, in this week’s episode I’m sharing my top tips for engaging your audience without sing…

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163 - How To Make My Audience Relax (& Maybe Even Laugh) 12:37

3M ago12:37

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m answering another community question: “How can I make my audience relax, and maybe even laugh 😅?” This is such an insightful question … if your audience isn’t relaxed they’re not going to be open to what you have to say. Listen in to hear: My simple technique that you can use in your o…

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162 - How To Prepare in 2 Minutes 13:06

3M ago13:06

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“How do you quickly prepare when you’re put on the spot?”, that’s the question I’m answering in today’s episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson. I was recently asked, “How to prep in 2 minutes - I went to a networking event recently and once I got there the host said "ok, we're going around the room and everyone will come up to the fron…

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161 - Personal Reflections on Imposter Syndrome 13:13

4M ago13:13

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It’s my birthday … it’s a big milestone birthday … as such, this episode is a little bit different to normal episodes. As I reflect on my career, my business, and my work, the themes of imposter syndrome, humility and authenticity have been percolating … and I wanted to share some of those thoughts today. Listen in to hear: My own ‘I’m not good eno…

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160 - How To MC Like A Pro (even if you’re not) 20:25

4M ago20:25

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“How To MC an Event” is the question I’m answering in this week’s episode of Speaking with Confidence … a question asked by Louise in my community. MCing is my favourite speaking format … so I LOVED answering this question! Listen in to hear: What is the role of an MC (and what many people get wrong) How to do an Acknowledgement of Country that is …

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159 - How To End Your Talk 15:17

4M ago15:17

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How do you end your talk so that your audience takes the next step with you? And how do you end your talk so you’re memorable? This week I’m answering just those questions - questions asked by my community. Listen in to hear: How to craft a call to action that moves your audience closer to working with you How to manage questions at the end of a pr…

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158 - Tips to Ground Yourself Before a Speaking Gig 13:36

5M ago13:36

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“What are your grounding hacks before a speaking gig?” is the question I’m answering in this week’s episode of Speaking with Confidence. Grounding isn’t always about nerves, sometimes it’s about getting present to where you are and what you’re about to do. Listen in to hear: What I do when nerves hit just before I walk on stage My ‘standard start’ …

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157 - How to Record Social Media Videos 12:31

5M ago12:31

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In this episode I’m giving you my top tips for speaking on camera, and getting over that reluctance to record when it’s just you and the camera. I record A LOT of video content - this podcast, for one, as well as course videos, Instagram reels and stories, and I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way to move past that reluctance to hit record and …

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156 - Knowing WHEN to Speak Up 13:28

5M ago13:28

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I’m discussing the importance of strategic communication and how to effectively contribute to conversations that matter. I’ve been noticing my own ‘desire’ to contribute to ALL THE CONVERSATIONS, but actually, realising I need to focus on my own circle of influence and control, and the value of thoughtfu…

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155 - Umms & Ahhs and How To Stop Them 15:25

5M ago15:25

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Today I’m answering the question, “how do I train out the excessive umms and ahhs and other unnecessary fillers that take away the conviction and strength in the message” Well, I don’t think you need to get rid of all your umms and ahhs … they’re part of an authentic and real connection. But, if they’re undermining the impact of your message, there…

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154 - Managing The Fear Of Public Speaking 24:11

6M ago24:11

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It’s often said that the fear of public speaking is second only to the fear of death itself. If this is even close to true I find it incredibly sad - how many people are not speaking up, and not contributing their insights and knowledge to the world just because they’re scared something bad might happen? In this special episode of Speaking with Con…

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153 - How To Memorise Your Presentation So You Don’t Need Notes 15:00

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If I had a dollar for every person who’s asked me ‘how do I memorise my presentations?’ … In this episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m talking about why memorising your presentation is a REALLY bad idea, and what you can do instead to deliver a powerful presentation. Listen in to hear: Why you DON’T want to even try to memorise y…

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152 - The Problem With Shortcuts Like AI and Templates 14:19

6M ago14:19

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It’s really tempting to use shortcuts like AI or templates when crafting a presentation; but if you’re not careful they’ll trip you up more than they help. In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I’m sharing the ‘colour-by-numbers’ mistake I see many people make when using a template, or AI, and how to overcome that. Listen in to hear: The ‘sec…

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151 - How To Talk About Myself Without Sounding Too Braggy 18:37

6M ago18:37

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How do you showcase your awesomeness without sounding like an arrogant twat? Well, that’s exactly what I’m answering in today’s episode! Most humble leaders I know DON’T like talking about themselves, and they hope ‘their work will speak for itself’. However, we often don’t have time for our work to speak for itself, and we need to be a little more…

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150 - How To Speak Up Even When I’m Scared 15:39

7M ago15:39

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It’s REALLY hard to speak up when you’re scared or nervous; worried about looking like an idiot or being rejected. Yet we need to, right? Because, chances are, you’re listening to this podcast because you are fearful of speaking in public (whatever that looks like to you) and therefore, it follows, you need to speak up even when you’re scared (or n…

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149 - How To Be Heard In Meetings 17:58

7M ago17:58

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We’ve all been there. In a meeting, we have ideas we want to contribute, and we just can’t make ourselves heard. Whether it’s dominating personalities in the room, people interrupting, whether it’s deliberate or just unthinking, it can be REALLY tough to make ourselves heard. In this episode I share some ideas (from lived experience) of how to be h…

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148 - How to Speak Clearly & Confidently Under Pressure 13:36

7M ago13:36

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“I’m fine in normal conversation, but as soon as all eyes are on me, I just lose my confidence, and my words” If I had a dollar for every time a podcast listener said this to me! When we’re in a pressure situation - we need to win the pitch, present a dissenting opinion - when the stakes are high, it can be difficult to stay cool and calm, let alon…

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147 - How To Show Up EVEN WHEN You’re Not Feeling it 14:54

7M ago14:54

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Ugh! How do you show up and be engaging, inspiring, energetic, motivating and enthusiastic … when you’re not? That is the topic of this podcast because, I’ll be honest, that’s how I felt on recording day. And rather than just ‘fake it’ I decided to ‘work out loud’ and let you in on my ‘secrets’ for shifting my mood when the only option is to ‘show …

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146 - How Personal Is Too Personal 13:50

8M ago13:50

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How do you balance building rapport by sharing personal stories but not getting ‘too personal’ with your audience? That’s the topic of this episode where I talk about the distinction between authenticity and over-sharing, why connecting personally IS important to effectively share your information and how you can find balance you’re comfortable wit…

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145 - What is the best way to practise my speech? 17:02

8M ago17:02

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What is the best way to practise my speech? This is a question I am asked A LOT, so I’ve answered it in this podcast episode. Unlike many speaking coaches, I’m actually NOT an advocate for practising your speech over and over again in the mirror, or in front of your family. Why? Because by the time you come to the ‘live performance’ you’ll risk sou…

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144 - Using Your Voice, Your Way, with Denise Duffield-Thomas 41:55

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Denise Duffield-Thomas is a highly successful business woman. As a Money Mindset Mentor she has supported more than 10,000 people deal with their money gremlins in her Money Bootcamp. Denise is also an author of 3 books, has been podcasting for well over ten years. She has spoken on small and massive stages around the world (even though she’s not a…

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143 - How to establish credibility (without sounding too boastful) 19:22

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“How do I establish credibility, how do I demonstrate my experience, without sounding arrogant?” I’m easily asked this question at least 5 times a week. We like to think that ‘our experience and expertise speaks for itself’, but that’s not always (often) the case. In this episode I talk about why it’s important to tell your ‘brag stories’ in a way …

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142 - But what if I freeze when all eyes are on me? 16:02

9M ago16:02

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“Cat, I recently FROZE, completely froze, when the MC introduced me to talk. I was prepared, I knew my topic, but my nerves got the better of me and I froze. How do I NOT freeze next time?” That’s the conversation that has sparked this episode, and I’m recounting the advice I gave in a recent group call. Freezing on stage is a ‘normal’ response - i…

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141 - Stepping into the Spotlight - Why You Want To (even if it’s scary) 18:13

9M ago18:13

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Even if you’re an introvert, if you don’t like ‘all the attention’ or you’re happy ‘being in the background’, sometimes it’s important to step into the spotlight. Whether that’s on a stage or, more often than not, simply ‘speaking up’ in a meeting, in a community conversation or for your business. As humble leaders we often ‘fall back into the shad…

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140 How do I showcase my talents? 15:20

9M ago15:20

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I’m answering another community question, How do I bring everything I know, together? This is a question I’ve grappled with myself, because I didn’t want to ‘lose’ the opportunity to influence someone by NOT sharing the relevant information. Using the storytelling canvas, I can connect with both long ter…

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139 - I have to write a speech, where do I start? 13:27

10M ago13:27

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I’m answering a community question: How do I write a speech? Where do I even start? It’s an excellent question and in this short episode I talk you through my step-by-step process for writing ANY kind of speech. Listen in to hear: Why the starting point of any good speech is actually the end How to limit …

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138 - How To Speak Naturally, Not In 'Presentation Mode' 18:18

10M ago18:18

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I’m answering a community question: How do I show up more naturally and not in ‘presentation mode’? And, how do I allow the passion I feel about my business and my work shine through?” I love this question, because I’m all about authenticity - in a world of AI generated content, AUTHENTICITY is what will …

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137 - I Talk Too Fast - How To Slow Down 16:55

10M ago16:55

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence I’m answering a question from my community: “How do I stop talking so fast when talking to someone in person?” Talking fast isn’t always a bad thing, but when you’re nervous, anxious or trying to say ‘all the things’ in a limited amount of time we can talk too fast and drown our listeners in all the words…

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136 - How To Make Online Meetings More Engaging 12:42

10M ago12:42

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In this episode of 'Speaking with Confidence' I’m sharing my top tips to effectively host and show up in online meetings. We all spend a LOT of our time in meetings and now, a lot of those meetings are online or hybrid (ugh!). How do we effectively connect, engage and facilitate engaging online meetings that don’t suck! Listen in to hear: Why onlin…

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135: How To Pitch For Speaking Opportunities 20:54

10M ago20:54

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In this week’s Speaking with Confidence episode I’m answering a listener question, “If a speaking opportunity comes up, what is the best way to pitch yourself?” Conference speaking is one of the most powerful ways to reach new audiences, share your expertise and boost your profile. Whether you’re a business owner, a public servant or a corporate le…

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Episode 134: Mastering Simplicity In Your Communication 16:45

11M ago16:45

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How do I have my listener understand even the most complex of concepts? How can I stop overwhelming my audience with all.the.things? They're the questions I'm answering in this week's episode of Speaking with Confidence - a coaching podcast for business owners, public servants, corporate hippies and humble leaders who want to speak with greater imp…

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Episode 133. The psychology of Imposter Syndrome in Business with Kara Lambert 49:23

1y ago49:23

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In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, business psychology consultant Kara Lambert talks about the mental hurdles that can hold business owners back. We share our insights openly about imposter syndrome, fear of showing up authentically, and the pressures of hustle culture. We discuss why creating a business that truly aligns with personal va…

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Episode 132. How To Impactfully Communicate Complex Information 47:39

1y ago47:39

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In this week’s episode I talk with Dr Anneline Padayachee, a nutritional food scientist who bridges the gap between food science and nutrition.This is a rich and delicious conversation about food science, nutrition and how to educate and inform all stakeholders in the supply chain.Listen in to hear:Anneline’s unique journey into science;How she fou…

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Episode 131. How To Be The Dissenting Voice + AI ethics with James Gauci 46:40

1y ago46:40

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In this episode, Cat talks to James about how to be the dissenting voice; in this case go against amovement of AI enthusiasts.And, because it is such a hot topic, Cat and James talk about AI and its potential to automateprediction, decision-making, and content generation, as well as the need to align AI with humanvalues.Listen in to hear about how:…

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Episode 130. Authenticity in Copywriting with Melanie Campbell 39:43

1y ago39:43

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Melanie Campbell is a holistic women's business guide who helps soul-inspired women 40+, grow their soul-aligned business by shining their unique light and working in flow with their energy.In this episode, we discuss the importance of discovering and embracing our individual gifts and superpowers, the need to recognise and appreciate our own abili…

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Episode 129. Authenticity in Singing and Speaking with Mel Lathouras 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

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Mel Lathouras, a singer and performer, shares her journey of helping others sing fearlessly and overcome the narratives that hold them back. She emphasises the importance of embracing fear as empowering and using it as data to uncover limiting beliefs.Mel discusses the process of helping her clients move through fear, which involves having compassi…

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077: How To Be Remarkable Under High Stress with Leigh Anderson 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Leigh Anderson, a seasoned paramedic as well as an author, broadcaster and thought-leader on the topic of thriving in high-stress, unpredictable situations. They unpack why the power of a pause can be so significant in any situation, how self-leadership is key to responding calmly and creati…

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Episode 128. Crafting Content with purpose, passion and profit in mind with Mel Daniels 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

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Mel Daniels is a content strategist and podcast host and joins me to discuss the importance of authenticity and content in social media marketing. In this awesome chat with Mel, we talk about how social media engagement does not necessarily equal sales and that engagement rates have dropped significantly in recent years. She encourages entrepreneur…