Best Cat Matson Podcasts (2025)

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

31m ago15:00

15:00

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

7d ago14:19

14:19

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

16d ago18:37

18:37

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

23d ago15:39

15:39

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

1M ago17:58

17:58

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

1M ago13:36

13:36

“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

1M ago14:54

14:54

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

2M ago13:50

13:50

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

2M ago17:02

17:02

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

2M ago41:55

41:55

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

2M ago19:22

19:22

“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

3M ago16:02

16:02

“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

3M ago18:13

18:13

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

3M ago15:20

15:20

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

4M ago13:27

13:27

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

4M ago18:18

18:18

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

4M ago16:55

16:55

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

4M ago12:42

12:42

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

5M ago20:54

20:54

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

5M ago16:45

16:45

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

7M ago49:23

49:23

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

8M ago47:39

47:39

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

8M ago46:40

46:40

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

9M ago39:43

39:43

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

9M ago38:28

38:28

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

10M ago46:05

46:05

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

11M ago41:25

41:25

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…

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076: Using Technology to Revolutionise Automotive Marketing with Faruk Heplevent 49:29

11M ago49:29

49:29

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with Faruk Heplevent, a celebrated creative force in the automotive marketing industry, about why cutting-edge technology can allow even industries steeped in tradition to be revolutionised, how creative minds adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape, and the importance of focusing on one's…

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075: Improving Your Impact, Confidence and Authority with Cat Matson 47:43

1y ago47:43

47:43

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with force-of-nature facilitator, speaker and CEO of Impactful Presenters, Cat Matson, about why effective communication is rarely about the perfect words, how meeting an audience where they’re at can unlock untapped potential in conversations, and the importance of authentically personalised sto…

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Episode 127. Overcoming blockages and influencing impact in the public sector, with Georgie Smith 38:18

1y ago38:18

38:18

Georgie Smith is an expert in getting things done in the public sector, is the Founder of Upsides Training and the author of the book, The Formula for Impact, the young public servant’s guide to doing well while doing good. In this juicy and fun conversation, Georgie and I share our respective experiences in the public sector and how influencing de…

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Episode 126. The Power of Authentic Storytelling with Michelle Pritchard 31:24

1y ago31:24

31:24

Learning to speak with confidence to establish authority in your industry is a journey – one that requires showing up, speaking up, being authentic and seeking help from mentors. And it’s just that journey that I’m discussing in this episode with Michelle Pritchard, founder of Aligned Business Consulting, who helps dental professionals who are wear…

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Episode 125. Webinars that make an impact, with Jodi Porteous 31:43

1y ago31:43

31:43

As an accountant and an engineer earning “good money”, Jodi and her husband thought they were doing well with traditional models of household budgeting and saving. of what we were told worked in relation to household budgeting. It turned out, they could be doing a whole lot better. Jodi Porteous is a Money Management Coach who works with couples wo…

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Episode 124. Being Seen – The Power of Authentic Self Expression with Rebecca Taylor 42:52

1y ago42:52

42:52

Rebecca Taylor is a leading personal branding photographer and visibility mentor, renowned for her ability to capture the authentic essence of top-tier executives, industry experts and entrepreneurs. She is also the creator of the Leadership Visibility Breakthrough coaching program, empowering trailblazing women to confidently command the spotlight…

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Episode 123. Intuitive Business & Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Chenae Carey 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

Chenae Carey is an Intuitive Business Mentor bridging the gap between practical strategy and intuitive guidance for her clients. In this episode we have a frank and honest conversation about being authentic, the perils and ‘ick-factor’ of ‘bro-marketing’ and how to use intuition and practical strategy to create a business (or career) you love. List…

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Episode 122. Doing Business HER Way with Rosie Shilo 48:32

1y ago48:32

48:32

Rosie Shilo is the Virtual Assistant Advocate. She coaches, teaches and supports Australian Virtual Assistants while teaching other business owners about the reality of outsourcing. Rosie owns and runs ‘Virtually Yours’, a network which has supported thousands of Australian Virtual Assistants since in 2004. She is Australia's loudest VA advocate br…

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Episode 121. Being just one step ahead – How Jenn Donovan uses speaking to make impact 39:25

1y ago39:25

39:25

How do you impact 100,000 small business owners from a farm in regional NSW? That’s the question that drove Jenn Donovan of Social Media & Marketing to start speaking, first through her podcast and then from stages. Now she’s working towards impacting one million small business owners through her no-nonsense, fluff-free marketing advice. In this co…

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074: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World with Nuala Walsh 53:37

1y ago53:37

53:37

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with behavioural scientist, CEO, author and speaker Nuala Walsh, about why ego often hijacks decision-making, how to harness “decision friction”, and the key ways organisations can encourage and nurture customer loyalty. Nuala is an independent non-executive director, behavioural scientist, visit…

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Episode 120. The Power of Storytelling in Securing Grant Funding with Liz Fleming 37:01

1y ago37:01

37:01

Would you like to successfully secure grant funding for your business or community group? Have you ever wondered what makes for a successful grant application? Liz Fleming, from The Grants Club is a grant expert and is so passionate about supporting people to access money to help them make a bigger impact. Listen in to hear How to get ‘grant ready’…

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Episode 119. The Fear Of Being ‘Seen’ and how I manage it 23:22

1y ago23:22

23:22

Do you have a fear of being ‘seen’? Are you tired of ‘playing small?’ This has been a common theme across many conversations I’ve been having lately … and when I realised I was bumping into myself I wanted to share with you my process for understanding and then managing my fear of being seen. Listen in to hear How the fear of being seen is closely …

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Episode 118. Are you making this speaking mistake? 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

Are you making this speaking mistake? In this special episode where I share part 1 of my recent 3-part Speaking with Impact workshop, I share one of the biggest mistakes people make when speaking. Chances are you, you’re making it too! Listen in to hear: Why speaking powerfully is a key to professional success The number one mistake people make whe…

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Episode 117. Where Does Confidence Come From 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

16:46

Where does confidence come from? Confidence generally comes from experience, training, results … but when you’re a service-based professional, our results are ephemeral. It’s not like we can see our work hanging on the walls like art, or a beautiful, bountiful garden. In the absence of ‘tangible evidence’, confidence comes from the stories we tell …

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Episode 116. Speaking Impactfully On Instagram with Tracy Harris 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

43:50

Tracy Harris, aka Mums with Hustle on Instagram, has created a multi-million dollar business using Instagram as her primary audience building tool. In this episode, we explore the power of short-form video content to build an audience of your soulmate customers and HOW to speak impactfully in 30, 60 and 90 second reels. Listen in to hear: Tracy’s m…

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Episode 115. Selfless Selling: How To Get Comfortable Having Sales Conversations with Frances Pratt 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

In this episode I chat with sales expert Frances Pratt, about overcoming the discomfort associated sales. We explore the importance of mindset and understanding the process of selling. Frances encourages me, and listeners to be ourselves and how to get over our fear of rejection and we discuss how authentic selling is a selfless act, focused on pro…

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Episode 114. How Kindness & Nervous System Regulation Helps You Speak with More Confidence with Erica Webb 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

33:22

In this episode, I chat with Erica Webb, a registered counsellor and somatic exercise coach, about the importance of self-kindness and nervous system regulation. We chat about the importance of finding a safe home in our own skin and how learning to be kind and compassionate towards ourselves can change our speaking … and our life. We chat about ne…

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Episode 113. Speaking Human with Louise Davis 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

In corporate environments, why do we speak in ‘stiff, robotic, corporate speak’ in our workplaces? That’s the very conversation I’m having with Louise Davis, Creator of the Speaking Human Strategy, in this episode. Louise specialises in building leadership capability in frontline managers and is a master facilitator. In this episode we explore: How…

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Episode 112. 2023 Season Finale | A Year In Review 19:11

1+ y ago19:11

19:11

Season Finale! This is an ‘out-of-character’ episode to finish up the year with a reflection on the year that’s been. No speaking tips as such, instead though a casual reflection and some questions for you to wrap up your year with presence and satisfaction. Listen in to hear: The most popular 3 episodes of the year My biggest highlights of the yea…

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Episode 111. How To Successfully Wear Many Professional Hats With Laura Elkaslassy 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

31:41

How do you effectively introduce yourself when you wear many professional hats? That’s the question I asked Laura Elkaslassy, owner of FOUR different business and mum of two! We also discussed how to find that common thread through all those hats and roles. Listen in to hear: How Laura introduces herself even when her approach doesn’t ‘fit’ the box…

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Episode 110. Authentic Storytelling with Jen Jeavons 31:15

1+ y ago31:15

31:15

What would you tell your 20-something self about life and business? Somehow that’s the question that Jen Jeavons and I ended up answering in this discussion. Jen is a storyteller and a story-crafter … creating brands and stories for her clients that connect, drive recognition and growth. Her early career though was as a pop star. A true pop star! I…

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Episode 109. Performer, Pitcher, Presenter or Conversationalist? Which one are you? 14:23

1+ y ago14:23

14:23

When we think of highly impactful speakers the image we conjure in our minds is often the most rarefied of all speakers – the keynote speaker or performer. A good keynote ‘performer’ is amazing … and that’s not where most of us mere mortals ‘sit’. In this episode I talk about the distinctions between a keynote performer, a ‘presenter’, a ‘pitcher’ …

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