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How to Build Trust as a Speaker (and Avoid Looking Like a Fake Guru)

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Building Genuine Credibility: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Manufactured Status

SUMMARY

In this episode of 'Present Influence,' host John Ball discusses the difference between genuine credibility and manufactured status for speakers, coaches, and expert business owners. He warns against the allure of fake status symbols like rented Lamborghinis and pay-to-play magazine features, emphasising the importance of authenticity and ethical authority. John shares a three-point credibility test to help listeners audit their own credibility signals, ensuring they are earned, relevant, and verifiable. He also highlights the role of passion, honesty, and real-life testimonials in building sustainable influence. The episode ends with a challenge to audit and share a credibility marker you're proud of.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: The Real Threat to Your Credibility

01:10 Understanding Credibility: Ethos and Authority

02:08 The Pitfalls of Manufactured Status

03:00 Ethics and Manipulation in Influence

06:19 The Power of Authentic Stories

08:26 The Three-Point Credibility Test

11:59 Building Genuine Credibility

17:56 Conclusion: Your Challenge for the Week

Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient.

For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Building Genuine Credibility: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Manufactured Status

SUMMARY

In this episode of 'Present Influence,' host John Ball discusses the difference between genuine credibility and manufactured status for speakers, coaches, and expert business owners. He warns against the allure of fake status symbols like rented Lamborghinis and pay-to-play magazine features, emphasising the importance of authenticity and ethical authority. John shares a three-point credibility test to help listeners audit their own credibility signals, ensuring they are earned, relevant, and verifiable. He also highlights the role of passion, honesty, and real-life testimonials in building sustainable influence. The episode ends with a challenge to audit and share a credibility marker you're proud of.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: The Real Threat to Your Credibility

01:10 Understanding Credibility: Ethos and Authority

02:08 The Pitfalls of Manufactured Status

03:00 Ethics and Manipulation in Influence

06:19 The Power of Authentic Stories

08:26 The Three-Point Credibility Test

11:59 Building Genuine Credibility

17:56 Conclusion: Your Challenge for the Week

Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient.

For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

  continue reading

223 episodes

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