Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Heather Sager Show
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| 246. What I Wish More Experts Knew About Being A “Good Speaker” | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:29:25 | |
You probably are a good speaker. You share helpful info. But what does good actually mean? That people liked it? That you hit all your points? That someone clapped? The truth is — you’ve never been taught what “good” really is. Beyond vague feedback or a gut feeling… how are you supposed to know? In this episode, I’m pulling a private training out of the vault — a breakdown of the 5 Levels of Speaking I teach my clients to help them see what effective really looks like. I’m sharing:
Remember that “good” is subjective. But resonant? Repeatable? Rebookable That’s measurable — and learnable, so hit play and let’s start redefining what good means for your business. 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 245. Your Brain Called. It Wants Its Job Back | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:48:48 | |
You already know AI is everywhere right now — but here’s what no one’s really saying: When business owners start outsourcing their thinking to AI, their actual ideas suffer. In this episode, I’m calling out the creative atrophy that happens when you stop flexing your own brainpower. Think about it: we’ve already outsourced our memory to Google Maps and our friends’ birthdays to Facebook. But your IDEAS? That’s your last line of defense as a thought leader. I share:
If you’re in the business of ideas — speaking, teaching, coaching, or leading — you can’t afford to lose your creative edge. This episode will help you reclaim it. 🎧 Listen now and let your brain do what it was built to do: THINK. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 https://heathersager.com/episode245
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| 236. You Crushed the Talk... So Why Do You Feel Like Crap? | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:23:29 | |
Ever given a talk, walked off the stage, felt the rush of "HECK YES I nailed that!"—and then bam, hours later, you’re deep in the land of second-guessing and spiraling, you start replaying everything that went wrong?
If you’ve ever done something brave—only to pick it apart later—this quickie is your reminder: self-critique isn’t the problem. Getting stuck there is. Let’s fix that. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 148. These 4 CEO Mindset Shifts Have Allowed Me to Grow My Online Business in a Way that Works for My Life | 09 May 2022 | 00:30:10 | |
I get a lot of non-speaking related questions from clients and audience members curious about how I structure my online business, how I leverage a team and continue to grow without working crazy hours. So I’ve put together a series dedicated to online business over the next few weeks just for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 key mental shifts that have allowed me to scale the digital side of my business. Looking back on my journey, these are the key insights that I attribute to my success so I hope these lessons will help you exactly where you are. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode148/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 147. Make Your Signature Story Magnetic [Recast Episode 42] | 02 May 2022 | 00:55:43 | |
How do you talk about yourself in a way that pulls your audience in without rambling a long life-back story? As an online business owner, you have to know (and share) your signature story. It's the difference between that long winded resume style answer that gets people pressing the skip forward button— and your ideal customer leaning in, thinking “I’ve got to know more”. To help you master this, we’re doing a throwback today to Episode #42 to help you master 5 insights to crafting your signature story. I hope you enjoy this recast and I can't wait to hear you craft your next version of your signature story. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode147/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 146. 5 Ways to Save Time and Get More From Podcasts & Speaking Gigs | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:33:15 | |
Feel like you have too much on your plate to focus on visibility? I get it— pitching podcasts or finding stages that get your message in front of more people is an important, yet non-urgent task. But I don’t have to tell you that if you want to grow your audience, you have to make it a priority. So today I’m sharing my five ways you can simplify your efforts, save time and get more bang for your viability buck! EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode146/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 145. Perfect speeches suck. Here's what you actually want | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:39:52 | |
Would you believe me if I told you that if you showed up perfectly for your audience, you’d actually turn them off? Learn WHY and what to do instead when you show up on stages or other areas in your business where perfection keeps you stuck in this episode. RATE & REVIEW 👇 If you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode145/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 144. 4 Personal Breakthroughs That Led to My Best Business Quarter | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:45:20 | |
In this final episode of our 3 part series I'm sharing my personal habits for maintaining high energy and mental resilience so I can show up in my online business and attract clients. I just wrapped a 75 day mental toughness challenge and I’m sharing with you what motivated me to complete one of the most intense challenges on the internet— 75 Hard, TWICE. For 75 days I worked out 2x a day for 45 minutes each, (one of which was outdoors regardless of weather), drank 1 gallon of water, read at least 10 pages from a non-fiction book, took a daily progress photo, ate super clean (with no cheats, no dairy and no alcohol)… All while having my highest podcast download month, signed my largest 1:1 client contract, spoke on my first live stage of the year, and had the biggest ever launch for my program. I believe that your energy, emotions and attitude impact how you show up in your business. And as a personal brand using your voice on live and virtual stages, you must have strategies in place to show up at your best— not leave it to chance. So tune in to hear my top 4 insights from my experience (some may surprise you) and get ready to be inspired to elevate your life + business.
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode144/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 143. Unlock More Creativity, Productivity & Magnetism by Working WITH Your Cycle with Renae Fieck | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:46:24 | |
Have you ever felt super motivated to create a plan for your business, but a week later when it’s time to do the work you ghost on your scheduled lives, abandon your content batching blocks and end up in front of Netflix with all the snacks? ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode143/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 142. How to Wake Up Well Rested & Have More Energy to Show Up in Your Business with Tanessa Shears | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:49:57 | |
When it comes to business content, most entrepreneurs are focused on finding a strategy that will help them stand out and get results. But what if it wasn’t about the next strategy, but rather how you’re showing up and creatively approaching the tactics you already have available to you? Many jokingly use the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” as a badge of honor while they do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. But how can you expect yourself to be creative, think clearly and show up energetically to attract an audience if you’re physically (and mentally) exhausted? Sleep isn't just a nice to have to feel good, it significantly impacts our performance. And on today’s episode, you’re in for an incredible conversation with my guest, sleep and biohacking expert, Tanessa Shears, as we talk about sleep and how it impacts us as entrepreneurs. She shares actionable tips on how we can optimize our brain and body with biohacking, feel well-rested and get healthy while running our business. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode142/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 141. When can I start speaking on stages? | 21 Mar 2022 | 00:36:43 | |
If you’ve felt the pull to share your story in a bigger way from stages, the question is when is the right time to get serious about it? If you’re like most business owners, you have a list, a mile long filled with competing priorities– many of which are on the “do it now” list, so “speaking on stages” just doesn’t feel urgent. And when you have the skills to command a stage, it makes micro moments like selling, recording videos or going live, far less stressful and more impactful.
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode141/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 140. From Service Provider to Six Figure Group Coaching Program - Speaking Success Story with Serena Shoup | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:46:20 | |
Even if you have no dreams of speaking on a stage— there are fundamental skills you must master as a business owner to effectively communicate with your audience. Especially if you have a desire to reach more people and create scalable programs. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Speak Up to Level Up member, Serena Shoup, a CPA running a virtual bookkeeping business dedicated to helping course creators. She’s someone who would not classify herself as a speaker and hated the idea of being in front of people, but had a heart to be a mentor, a desire to serve and an idea for a new offer in her business. ➡️ hhttps://heathersager.com/episode140/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 139. How to Improve When You’re Already a Good Speaker with Krystal Proffitt | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:02:49 | |
In today's episode, I'm welcoming back to the show one my dear friends, Krystal Proffitt for a revealing discussion on how she has leveraged the skill of speaking to grow her brand and land every single stage on her dream list for 2021. In previous episodes, we’ve talked about the fear of public speaking, but what about the business owners who love speaking and have never been one to shy away from an audience? Enter Krystal. She’s sharing how her natural strengths in communication were actually holding her back in a way that she didn't expect, plus what she specifically worked on to reach her goals. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode139/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 235. What Does "Go-To" Really Mean (And How Do You Become It?) | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:33:34 | |
Being the "go-to" isn’t about being the best at what you do. It’s about being the one people recommend and reach out to without hesitation. In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m breaking down the real difference between being an expert—and becoming the one people actually think of when the moment counts. You’ll hear:
If you’re tired of feeling like the best-kept secret—and ready for your name to come up first—this episode will get you thinking differently about how you lead your brand. 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 138. Is Your Message Being Ignored? Make This One Change to Stand Out and Resonate with Your Ideal Person | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:35:20 | |
I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work.
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode138/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 137. How to Boost Your Authority and Become the Go-To in Your Industry | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:52:53 | |
When you position yourself as an industry authority, opportunities will come to YOU. You attract clients, get more recognition and get paid, very well. But in a world full of competition and endless marketing messages, how do you stand out and why would someone choose YOU? Today’s episode will show you the 4 drivers that define every industry authority and how to leverage them for your brand. You’ll learn how to be more sophisticated when talking about what it is you do, where to focus your efforts and how to evaluable your own credibility. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode137/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 136. The difference between good, great and exceptional speaking (and why you should care) | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:46:10 | |
Do you consider yourself a good presenter? Maybe you’ve worked hard at it— or maybe you were born with natural talent. Maybe you wouldn’t classify yourself as “good” when it comes to speaking to audiences (but you’d like to).
Truth is — it’s difficult to measure our own skill of speaking when there isn’t always numerical data to pull from. I mean, sure, when we use speaking for growing our online businesses, core metrics like leads and sales will tell us if we’re on track.
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode136/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 135. Designing Effective & Attractive Slides with Emily Hall | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:01:22 | |
Are slides necessary in a presentation? Does virtual versus in person change that answer? And what do you do if you don’t have a great eye for design? ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode135/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 134. The #1 Ingredient of ANY Successful Launch | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:32:45 | |
When you sell online courses or coaching programs, you can outsource a lot of the tasks in your business– from your sales page to your emails, even your content creation! But there is ONE thing that cannot be outsourced for personal brand based businesses and how you approach this one thing will make or break your launch. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode134/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 133. Get More Out of Your Podcast Interviews with Christina Lenkowski | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:52:55 | |
One of the best ways to connect with your ideal customers is by becoming a guest on podcasts. But the big question is how do you find shows and get the host to say yes to YOU as a guest? That’s exactly what we’re diving into on today’s episode with podcast pitching expert and PR agency owner, Christina Lenkowski. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode133/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 132. Make Video Your Superpower with Milan Kowalewski | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:15:48 | |
SURPRISE! It’s a podcast TAKEOVER! My friend Milan, who you might remember from episode 63, has graciously taken the mic while I rest and recover. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode132/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 131. Your Perception of Fluffy Content Is Sabotaging Sales | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:43:35 | |
In an effort to be more concrete, more valuable and stand out from the “fluffy crap” online, far too many struggling entrepreneurs focus on packing “how to” content into their marketing. It makes sense, on the surface, we’re all tired of the fluffy training disguised as “mindset” work, so we set out to share tangible, practical information that can truly serve our ideal customers. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode131/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 130. What it Really Means to Niche Down with Jessica Osborn | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:07:10 | |
Can narrowing your focus really create more opportunity? The term “niche” has become common lingo in online marketing, but surprisingly many business owners still resist, thinking, if I get too specific I’ll turn people away. So to debunk myths around niching, I brought in business growth strategist for female consultant coaches and service providers, Jessica Osborn. In this episode we’ll help you navigate how to make a huge shift in how you approach the “niche” conversation. She'll break down the three specific parts of what makes a great niche, and help you avoid the pitfalls of not inching down. I couldn’t think of a better way to start the new year. So if you want to get clearer and be more specific with your marketing strategy while serving your people best and want to niche down in the right way, this is the episode for you! EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode130/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 129. 3 Cues That Tell You It’s Time to Level Up | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:45:56 | |
As we round out the year, you’re most likely thinking about next year's goals and ways that you want to grow. I’m this episode I’ll share my take on three specific cues to point to where you might want to focus on for your next level up. Enjoy this week’s episode and hope it gets you right to the edge ready to jump and spark one little action that can ignite a huge moment of progress for you! Ps.. we’re taking a break the last week of the year! So we’ll see you back on January 3– Happy Holidays! ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode129/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 234. Radical Responsibility & Speaking Like a Thought Leader | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:38:47 | |
Your audience doesn’t need more tips, templates, or content. If information were enough, they’d already have what they want. What they actually need is leadership—and that starts with how you show up. In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, we’re talking about what leadership really looks like inside a personal brand. Not the curated version—the kind that shows up when launches flop, timelines shift, or things feel… off. You’ll hear:
If you’re building a brand around your voice and ideas, this episode will challenge you to step up—not just as a business owner, but as a leader your audience is actually waiting for. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 128. Bonus Training: How to Get Eyes on Your Business in 2022 | 15 Dec 2021 | 01:03:28 | |
As you pause and reflect this time of year (as many of us do), I bet showing up in a more magnetic way is one of those aspirational goals you've set for yourself. Getting seen isn't just about booking podcast interviews. It's about having a strategic plan to speak on the right platforms, to the right audience with the right message. Let 2022 be the year you consistently show up and share your message to grow your audience and authority. Tune in to this bonus episode from my final live training of this year to learn my strategy for INTENTIONAL VISIBILITY to help you save time and get results right out of the gate in the new year. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode128/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 127. Braden Drake: Ditch the Jargon and Just Be Yourself | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:44:51 | |
In today’s episode I invited Braden Drake, an attorney and tax pro who helps creative entrepreneurs, his take on making his technical topics engaging (and fun)! In this unscripted conversation about business building, Braden shares how he’s used his voice and personality to build his brand. We talk about breaking the mold in the industry and how to show up for your people as your true self. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode127/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 126. Signature Story Case Study with Jono Petrohilos | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:02:05 | |
What does a “magnetic” signature sound like? You’re about to find out as my guest this week shares his signature story, followed by our conversation where we unpack why it works and how you can design yours in a way that connects with your audience. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode126/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 125. Cara Chace: Creating Evergreen Traffic with Pinterest | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:52:06 | |
I use Pinterest to save recipes, holiday decor ideas and design inspiration, so whenever I hear someone preach “you should be using Pinterest for business”, I roll my eyes thinking, “who searches for business content on that platform”? Turns out, a lot of people directly on the platform and indirectly through Google (which pulls straight from Pinterest). If you’re looking to drive more traffic to your website, drop everything and listen to this conversation with Pinterest Pro, Cara Chace, who helped me understand Pinterest as an evergreen traffic source— versus the daily turn of social media. As the creator of Pin Power Method, Cara teaches entrepreneurs how to use Pinterest effectively in their business and in this episode she shares how you can put Pinterest to use for your online business without spending countless hours each week. Episode Highlight:
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode125/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 124. My Top 3 Scripting Secrets for Authentic and Effective Webinars [Webinar Series Part 3] | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:28:49 | |
In this final episode of our 3 part series all about webinars, I’m addressing the topic of scripting. It can be a powerful way to concisely get your point across, ensure you hit the essential talking points and mail your pitch— but scripting can also tank engagement and audience retention. So join me inside this episode to learn my top 3 scripting secrets (hint: it's very limited and some very strategically). In this episode, you'll learn:
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| 123. The Secret to High Converting, Valuable Webinars [Webinar Series Part 2] | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:37:48 | |
*This is part 2 of our 3 part series on webinars* A webinar is more than just a sales tool, it’s an opportunity to help your ideal customer understand the context of their problem, what it takes to get to a solution and make a decision. The biggest challenge most online entrepreneurs face with webinars is crafting one that actually gives value and converts. If you want to better understand what it actually means to create valuable content on a webinar in a way that works for your niche and your audience, without the tired sales tactics, then this episode will teach you how. In the second episode, you'll learn:
Be sure you’re subscribed to the show so that you’ll be notified when part 3 drops where I'll teach you three scripting secrets for authentic and effective webinars. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode123/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 122. Make these 4 Shifts If You Plan on Hosting Webinars Next Year [Webinar Series Part 1] | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:55:25 | |
Are webinars still relevant? Do they actually work in today's environment? What’s the balance between teaching without over delivering, while also selling without pitching your face off? Can you host webinars without the schmucky tactics? In p𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode122/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 121. My 5 Best On Camera Speaking Tips | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:50:51 | |
Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also connect with your audience more effectively than ever. Touching on tips to equip you with things to consider, questions to ask yourself, lenses to look through so that you can fill in the gaps to be more engaging, effective and entertaining when you're speaking on camera. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode121/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 120. How to Get Eyes on your Biz When You Don't Have a Following | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:51:19 | |
Today we're digging into the question: how do I get more eyes on my business if I don't have a following? Inside I'll share with you 5 ways that you can get in front of your ideal customers, plus how to reframe outreach if you feel awkward pitching yourself.
EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode120/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 119. Creating Powerful Presence | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:32:50 | |
Have you ever been around someone with incredible energy that you just want to be around? I call it magnetic presence and it goes far beyond the words they say. The question is: are some people just born with it? Or can you cultivate the skill of presence? Today I want to expand our typical conversation about speaking to a broader talk around how we show up in business AND life. Because creating a magnetic presence will not only help you attract your ideal customers, it will enrich your personal relationships. This episode is about awareness and intention for how to show up as your best. Episode Highlights
EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode119/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 233. Sounding Like 'You' on Stage Starts with Ditching This One Habit | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:44:16 | |
There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak: They start sounding… weird. They say stuff like, “What if I told you…” In this episode, I’m sharing where that habit comes from (spoiler: it’s not confidence—it’s ego), why it’s a sign you haven’t fully nailed your speaker identity, and what to do when your “authentic voice” vanishes under pressure. We’ll talk about: 🎤 Why scripting makes you feel safe—but also makes you sound like someone else 🎤 How to try things on and find your signature speaker style without cringing 🎤 A behind-the-scenes story from my pageant days (and the hideous dress that changed everything) This one’s not about being a better speaker. It’s about noticing when you’re not actually being you. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 118. Your New Mantra: For Now, Not Forever | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:34:02 | |
***We’ve marked this episode as explicit because I dropped a swear word (once). We keep it real and unfiltered around here so we didn’t cut or bleep it out. It’s late in the episode, but wanted to give you a heads up in case there’s small ears around*** Have you ever felt this pull to do something bigger? Inevitably there comes a point where you doubt yourself and start second guessing all your decisions. Maybe they’re big life questions. Or maybe it’s little things, like which lead magnet to go with, or figuring out what topic to talk about on a live stream. Or resisting niching down. It's a struggle most budding entrepreneurs are grappling with often early on in their business. Chances are it’s likely you’ve felt this before. I recently shared a mantra that shifted things for members inside Speak Up to Level Up, and it was so powerful I had to hit record and share with you. Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways (full transcript below):
EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode118/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 117. The Confidence Booster Episode | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:12:39 | |
Confidence. It’s the word that I hear most when people tell me their goals related to speaking. People often consider it a feeling that you either have or must fake it until you magically do. How is it that we can be so confident in some areas, but insecure in others? EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode117/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 116. 3 Ways to Monetize Free Speaking Gigs (without selling from the stage) | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:35:33 | |
Hooray! You’ve booked yourself on a podcast, virtual summit or other speaking event! Most likely you’re not collecting a fee for this work, instead hoping the visibility will pay off on the back end. Today, I’m sharing three specific ways you can monetize (aka get paid) from that free speaking gig without feeling like a slimy sales schmuck. Inside this episode you’ll learn:
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode116/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 115. Practice Makes Perfect? Think again. | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:38:04 | |
It is often said that practice is the key to attaining high levels of skills in any discipline. And while true, if spend all your time practicing without ever actually putting the skill into real situations— you won’t grow. This is particularly important when it comes to your voice. So today, I’m sharing with you exactly how to get results from practicing your speaking skills. Inside this episode you’ll learn:
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode115/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 114. When You Struggle to Own Your Expert Status | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:31:56 | |
Have you ever felt uncomfortable calling yourself an “expert”? On one hand, you have incredible experience and knowledge with your topic, but on the other, it feels there are so many more people who are qualified. Leaving you with the question, who am I to… ...speak on that stage. … Post that video. … Create that program. … call myself an expert. So the question is, do true “experts” feel this way? Is it possible to own your authority AND feel like you’re not qualified enough? We dive into this today in a real, unscripted conversation where I share my perspective on why calling yourself an expert just doesn’t work, and more importantly, what you should do instead.
EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode114/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 113. Trish Taylor: Style is an Inside Out Job | 06 Sep 2021 | 01:06:39 | |
Your style is something that makes you unique. A big part of this is how you show up, what you're wearing and how you're styled. They all come together and create a story. That’s why I brought in this week's guest, Trish Taylor, a stylist and a brand embodiment coach who helps online entrepreneurs grow their brand and confidence and show up authentically. We talk about practical styling tips and how your style can help bring your brand to life in photos and video. We also take a little woo woo turn and talk about how to move past mental blocks when it comes to being seen using tools like meditation and journaling and even EFT tapping. Not into the woo? No sweat, we approach this in a way that will fuel your soul to help you confidently show up for your brand, whether you're nervous getting on video or terrified of putting yourself out there on podcasts. So if you've ever struggled with that a bit, this episode is definitely for you. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode113/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 112. Katie Wussow: Project Planning to End Your Year Strong | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:55:00 | |
As we think about entering this next quarter with the end of the year coming into view, it might feel tempting to coast for the next few months. Today is a reminder that you have big goals and NOW is the time to make them happen. Today's guest, business coach Katie Wussow will help you create a strategic plan for the fourth quarter and will share some mistakes people make when it comes to the planning process, specifically goal setting and how you could avoid them (hint: if you’re a dreamer who loves coming up with the ideas, but falls short on following through with the actual steps to make it happen, pay close attention). This conversation is a must-listen if you want to level up your approach in your business and to create more flexibility and freedom to do the things you want. Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode112/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 111. How to Raise Your Speaking Fee (even if it's currently zero) | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:31:35 | |
So you’d like to start charging (or charge more) for speaking gigs, but aren’t feeling confident with how to approach this with potential clients. Today I’ll walk you through the main factors to consider when choosing your speaking fees plus tips for confidently presenting on speaking inquiry calls. Inside this episode you’ll learn:
EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇 ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode111/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 110. Masterminds: Help or Hype? [w/ Jen Argue] | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:44:31 | |
Are masterminds all hype or all help? Are they really that transformational? What’s the difference between a coaching program and a mastermind? Why do they cost so dang much?? These questions and more will be discussed in this episode featuring my guest, Jen Argue, CEO and head mastermind facilitator. Find out exactly what a mastermind is, what it’s not and decide if this kind of community just might be what you’re missing in your business. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode110/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 109. How to Audit & Improve Guest Speaking Results | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:48:58 | |
If you're ready to declare THIS is your year of getting more eyes on your biz, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 3 specific areas of your business to AUDIT so you can maximize your results. Inside this episode you’ll learn:
➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode109/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 232. Welcome to the Ramble Refinery 🎉 | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Welcome to The Ramble Refinery! After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back—but with a whole new vibe. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the messy, real story behind the rebrand, why I almost launched seven different shows, and what finally clicked. We’re talking about: If you’ve ever wrestled with what to say, how to say it, or if it’s even good enough to share—you're going to love this next chapter. Because every great message starts as a mess—so let’s ramble. 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 108. How to Stop Mimicking Your Mentors | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:38:46 | |
Today we're going to dive into one of the traps that I see happening a lot in the online space—the MARKETING PARROT TRAP. Listen to this episode and give yourself the gift of uniqueness to ensure that when you do show up, it is truly YOU coming out. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode108/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 107. Meera Kothand: Speaking to an Audience That Doesn't Look Like You | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:59:16 | |
Most marketing gurus tell you to nail your messaging you have to know exactly who you’re talking to. And they’re not wrong, but what if your audience doesn’t sound like you, look like you, or even live on the same continent? You’re about to meet Meera Kothand, a digital marketing strategist and Amazon best-selling author who built her successful online business working with clients on the other side of the world. Get ready for a refreshing, insightful and tactical conversation on elevating your brand voice and connecting with your audience on another level. ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode107/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||
| 106. Zafira Rajan: Bringing Personality Through Your Voice (even if you're an introvert) | 19 Jul 2021 | 01:03:52 | |
It’s one thing to write words, another thing to speak them. As you’re building your brand online, it's important to bring your personality to BOTH. Today’s guest, strategic launch copywriter Zafira Rajan will help you get comfortable bringing your uniqueness (and weirdness) into your brand voice. This conversation is a must-listen if you want to authentically connect with your audience and get comfortable sharing more of your personality (even if you’re an introvert). ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode106/ 🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER: | |||