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From Deck To Mic: How A Sailboat Coach Becomes A Standout Podcast Guest with Terry Barkman

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Want conversations that feel like smooth sailing and still deliver punchy, practical value? We brought on sailor and coach Terry Barkman to unpack how his life on the water shaped a guesting playbook built on service, clarity, and trust. He believes great interviews start with a mindset shift: be a giver, not a taker; focus on the audience; and treat the host as a collaborator, not a gatekeeper.
We dig into the art of preparation without over-planning. Terry prefers a short pre-call to confirm fit, audience needs, and tone, followed by a light day-of warm-up to keep ideas fresh. He shares why sample questions are useful for alignment but explains how scripting answers can flatten the energy of a live conversation. You’ll hear how to translate your expertise into stories and moments that land, plus how to balance confidence with humility so you add value without hijacking the mic.
We also get practical about boundaries and trust. Terry outlines how he vets shows, sets clear lines around sensitive topics, and avoids the traps of forced vulnerability or clickbait conflict. He offers three crisp steps for first-time guests: craft a strong media one sheet or PodMatch profile, define deal breakers and must-haves, and pitch with empathy that centres the listener. Along the way, we explore the “sailboat effect” as a metaphor for conversation design: read the conditions, trim your sails, and move together toward insight.
If you’re ready to stop winging it and start guesting with intention, this conversation is your chart and compass. Subscribe for more behind-the-mic strategies, share with a friend who’s booking their first interviews, and leave a review with your top takeaway so we can keep building episodes that serve you.

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Chapters

1. From Deck To Mic: How A Sailboat Coach Becomes A Standout Podcast Guest with Terry Barkman (00:00:00)

2. Meet Terry Barkman, Sailboat Coach (00:00:30)

3. Why Sailing Shapes His Coaching (00:02:38)

4. Pivot To Podcasting Strategy (00:03:26)

5. Be A Giver, Not A Taker (00:04:53)

6. Respecting The Host’s Investment (00:07:09)

7. Audience Value Over Self Promotion (00:09:43)

8. Collaboration That Actually Works (00:12:22)

9. Prep Calls Vs Going In Cold (00:15:37)

10. Questions, Lists, And Being Present (00:19:57)

11. Boundaries, Trust, And Curveballs (00:23:07)

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