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Podcasting used to reward consistency. Now it rewards leadership. When listeners ask for bonus content, green room conversations, meetups, and behind-the-scenes access, they are telling us they want more than a feed. They want a community, and community requires someone who can lead people with clarity and care.
Carl sits down with leadership expert and former Royal Canadian Air Force member Isabelle Fortin to unpack what’s changed and why so many workplaces still confuse management with leadership. We talk about the common trap of promoting the best salesperson or top performer into a leadership role without giving them real leadership skills, then calling it “training” when it is mostly time management and process. Isabel makes a sharp distinction: managers focus on getting the job done, while leaders take care of their people, set clear expectations, and create more leaders over time.
We also connect the dots directly to podcast growth and audience engagement. If you are building a podcast community, you need a clear vision, boundaries around what you will and will not share, and a willingness to empower others to bring their best ideas. We go deep on communication skills too: real communication is not just expressing your point of view, it is adapting to the other person’s language and worldview so they can come with you. And for hosts and guests alike, we cover fit, due diligence, and why the right “no” protects your brand.
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You can record a great podcast and still get nothing from it if you treat “publish” as the finish line. Carl Richards sits down with Australian podcast strategist and serial podcaster Darren Saul to talk about the unglamorous part that makes the difference: podcast marketing leverage, simple systems, and what to do with your content after the recording ends.
We compare how both of our journeys kick off in 2019, then get real about why most new hosts feel overwhelmed. Darren breaks down the mindset shift from ad hoc posting to a repeatable plan, plus the practical decisions that trip people up early, like audio vs video podcasting, format choices, and how to build a workflow you can actually sustain. We also make the case for training and support, because listening to podcasts does not teach you the back end of production, distribution, and growth.
From there we go deep on repurposing. Darren shares his “five forms of content” approach, turning one long-form episode into audio, video, written, graphic, and photo assets, using modern tools and AI to pull the gold out fast. We also talk about easy promotion wins, from trailers and tagging to putting your podcast link where people already look, like your email signature and website.
We finish with where podcasting is heading next: maturity, smarter business models, and podcast monetization that goes beyond sponsorship, including indirect revenue through services, communities, workshops, and paid extras.
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A lot of podcasters say they want growth, but what they really want is fast proof that they were right to start. That pressure can turn a show into a pitch, or worse, into a numbers game that drains the joy out of creating. Carl sits down with Barry Labov, two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, brand strategist, speaker, and author of The Power of Differentiation, to talk about what actually builds a lasting podcast and a lasting business: purpose, patience, and trust.
Barry shares the true origin of his entrepreneurial journey, including the moment he quit his job on principle and immediately faced the double hit of losing income and losing housing. From there, we unpack resilience during recession conditions, why entrepreneurship can feel isolating, and how having the right support system changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re the only one struggling, this conversation gives you a grounded, honest kind of hope.
We also get tactical about modern podcasting strategy and thought leadership marketing. Barry explains why podcasting is like being in a band: you create, test, refine, publish, and repeat, long before anyone “discovers” you. We talk about avoiding the “sell, sell, sell” tone, asking better questions instead of using static interview scripts, and repurposing content through newsletters, clips, and thoughtful one-to-one sharing. Then we tie it back to brand differentiation: discovering what’s already unique, naming it clearly, and winning hearts and minds before chasing market share.
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Who hasn't been captivated by a story that grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the end? Let's journey together to the heart of storytelling with our esteemed guest, John Livesay, the renowned Pitch Whisperer. This episode is ripe with insights on how to transform dry facts into captivating narratives that your audience can't resist. We discover not just the power, but the art of storytelling, with John showing us how to craft our tales from a customer-centric perspective. As we peel back the layers, we also learn about his innovative concept of a story jukebox, ensuring your narratives resonate with every listener.
But we're not stopping there. The second part of our episode is all about nailing the structure of your story - think of it as the skeleton that holds your narrative together. With John's expertise, we break down the steps of setting the scene, introducing the problem, offering a solution, and finally, tying it neatly with a resolution. You'll also get to grips with his '3 C's' checklist to fine tune your storytelling prowess. John doesn't leave any stone unturned, sharing his unique five-step conversation structure for those in tech and healthcare sales. This isn't just about telling stories; it's about crafting narratives that convince, captivate, and convert your audience. Let's get started.
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Public speaking is not for the faint-hearted, and if you're an introvert, it can seem like a mountain too high to climb. Our special guest for today, Kevin Snow, a sales expert and technology enthusiast, is here to convince us otherwise. Once a painfully shy introvert himself, Kevin has broken free of his shell and transformed into a successful public speaker. His journey, filled with trials, tribulations, and triumphs, offers a unique perspective on public speaking for introverts.
The co-host of the top-100 Apple Podcast Growth Mode, Army Veteran, CEO of Time On Target, and COO and Co-Founder of Success Champions, Kevin Snow is a sales expert and a serious technology geek who knows how to help his clients take their automation game to the next level and is changing the game of business development.
With a 20-year career working with brands like Frontier Communications, Nextel, Salesforce, and BNI, his knowledge, skills and understanding of communication and technology are getting real results for the businesses he works with. Kevin knows how to integrate digital technology with your sales process in an authentic, professional way. He’ll show you what you’ve been missing in terms of ensuring an effective system of outreach, and trust-building.
Part entrepreneur, part salesperson, part networker, part technology master and part Star Wars fan…how can you afford not to have Kevin on your team this year?
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Have you ever wanted to master the art of public speaking or dreamt of landing a talk on the TEDx stage? Join us as we converse with Teri Kingston, an acclaimed public speaking and TEDx coach, who unveils secrets of the TEDx universe and how to navigate it. Teri, known as one of Canada's top 10 speaking coaches, takes us on a journey through the evolution of the speaking industry and expounds on the transformative role of TEDx in it.
Permit us to guide you backstage into the world of TEDx speakers, where Teri shares nuggets of wisdom from her rich experiences as a selection committee member. She goes beyond the surface to reveal the intricacies of the TEDx speaker process. From creating compelling talks to resources for TEDx applications that don't cost an arm and a leg, Teri lays it all on the table. You'll feel the magical aura of TEDx as Teri paints a vivid image of the significant difference between the grand TED conferences in Vancouver and the more localized TEDx events.
Our conversation takes a deeper dive as Teri unravels the fear and success associated with the TEDx stage. Through her own journey and her client's experiences, she illustrates the potency of TEDx as a platform for thought leaders and speakers. Teri Kingston is a certified World Class Speaking Coach and has been coaching TEDx Speakers since 2015. She enjoys being part of the selection process and helping curate ideas that can truly change the world.
Her own TEDx talk, “Can We Live Better by Talking About Dying?”, was viewed over 40K times in the first 24 hours of being posted. When she isn't coaching speakers or delivering talks of her own, she eats too much dark chocolate as she sits and soaks in the sea air of St Andrews, NB.
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Get ready to be captivated by our guest, Steve Multer, an expert in corporate storytelling. As a seasoned corporate spokesperson, Steve's journey from theatre to corporate theatre amidst crucial historical moments like the 9/11, the 2008 economic crisis, and even the ongoing pandemic is nothing short of intriguing. He reveals how these events shaped the market messaging and led to the evolution of business trends on a global scale.
Ever wondered why corporate storytelling is so powerful? We've got answers for you. Steve and I delve into the genesis of corporate storytelling, tracking its evolution over the past century. Notably, we discuss how companies like Apple are not merely selling products but experiences, carving a compelling vision of the future for their customers. Learn how you can infuse your personal experiences into your subject matter to spark passion in your audience and add value to your brand.
Lastly, we zoom in on the role of human experience in marketing. In our discussion, we unfold a three-step hierarchy to ensure your message hits home: prioritize the human experience, then the consumer, and finally the employee. We discuss how companies like Michael's have tweaked their messaging and how influencers like Terry O'Reilly manage to keep their audiences engrossed. We wrap up by underscoring the significance of corporate storytelling in setting small businesses apart and the crucial role of social media in customer outreach. So, buckle up for a fascinating conversation that could potentially revolutionize your marketing approach.
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Do you ever wish you could tackle that never-ending to-do list in record time? Us too! In this episode, Carl Richards chats with Dr. Mike Van Thielen and they explore tricks and strategies for slashing your to-do list in half. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent juggling a million things, or just someone who wants more free time, we've got your back. Tune in and let's chat about the art of getting things done faster and smarter."
Dr. Mike Van Thielen is a health and wellness expert, best selling author, international keynote and motivational speaker, and world record holder. He has been involved in optimal health practices, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, sports performance, nutrition, and supplementation for over three decades.As a top swimmer in his native Belgium, he gained interest in optimizing health and athletic performance.
Dr. Van Thielen graduated from the University of Brussels (Belgium) in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and in 1995 with a master’s degree in physical therapy. He served as the assistant coach and physical therapist for Belgian Olympic swimmers in preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Besides being well-versed in various health applications, Dr. Mike Van Thielen also holds various business and marketing certifications. He has vast business experience and a proven record of establishing and developing successful business operations. Dr. Mike has owned multiple anti-aging clinics in central and northeast Florida and developed a successful system to create customer loyalty that boosted new customer referrals and resulted in retaining more than 90% of existing customers.
In 2008, he founded a company that certified health care professionals in health and wellness programs, sensible weight loss, and natural non-invasive cosmetic procedures, and trained over 1,000 professionals in just 5 years. Dr. Mike sold the business in 2014 and has since dedicated himself to biohacking and bioregenerative medicine applications.
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Are you doing all that you can to be a 'master' of what it is that you do? Whether it be in your business, career, or when you speak, you have to stand out (especially in a crowded market!) Today's guest will walk us through how to move from being an expert to being a master at what you do!
William Buist enables business owners to become the masters of their markets, operate more effectively, and stand out from all their competitors. With a strategic focus on building better business every day, his clients are at the heart of their work, making better decisions, and empowered to excel.
William thrives at supporting his clients as they develop a better, resonant understanding of their strategic intentions to create a company that is more aligned with their purpose. He knows that by asking the right questions, effective decisions will result. Those judgments will be based on a deeper, more complete understanding because of an unbiased analysis of the appropriate elements.
William prides himself on his well-honed skill that poses questions that unlock blocks and barriers. William is a speaker, business mentor and author of “Intentional Mastery: Step Beyond Your Expertise and Build Better Business”. He is a keen photographer, walker and skier.
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In order to get booked as a speaker you need several things in order. You need a Speaker sheet that highlights your topics. You need up to date information about who you are and what you speak about. And you need what's known as a speaker reel. For the longest time these only needed to live on your website with a Youtube Link. Today's guest though highlights the best place to put your speaker reel to ensure you get booked repeatedly!
Jeanette Y Martin is my guest today. Jeanette’s company, MYBC Consulting (aka known as the Move Your Bum Chum Consulting), lives by three core values: connection, collaboration, and community.
Jeanette draws energy from helping others share their unique to them “W5 Story” to the four corners of this round the world, In helping them make real and authentic business connections on their social media and in their communities. She shows people how to take their “in-real-life” business skills and apply them to today’s online, social media world with the result of pulling customers off social media and into their business.
Jeanette helps business to connect with their target audience on a more authentic level with her ‘L.I.F.T.(I.N.G.) UP’ system. Using this system, she helps business owners overcome their fear of social media, by showing them how to make true and genuine connections that really matter. Though her program she lifts you up, so you can learn to lift yourself up, so we can ultimately lift each other up.
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As speakers we know the power of gestures, eye contact, movement and stage presence. It goes deeper though. There's another layer to tap into if you want to have truly move your audience to action, and it's called 'embodiment.' Carl's guest today unbundles it and shares techniques. SJ ( Susan-Jane Harrison) trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London., and is an internationally produced actor and playwright for over 20 years. As a voice coach, SJ continually navigate how to be authentic as well as safe, how to be effective as well as compassionate, how to step forward confidently while feeling vulnerable. You can find SJ on her Podcast On the Breath, her YouTube channel for public speaking how to’s, reaction videos, and also via her website for voice & performance coaching as well as her artistic portfolio site.
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When it comes to sharing your story, it's not just about the art. It's not just about sharing the right story. These are two important pieces. Regardless of the story you're telling you need to understand that, as a speaker, there's a science behind it, and where that story MUST land with your audience. Carls' guest today has years of experience in business and in speaking and shares his journey and how the power of story can have massive impact on your business!
Tom Jackobs has been an entrepreneur for 30+ years. He’s definitely had more failures than successes, but wouldn’t have it any other way.
He sold his fitness business which he owned for 9 years to become the Impact Pilot, helping entrepreneurs generate more income through better sales strategy and using stories to sell.
Tom has a BFA degree in Theatre from DePaul University in Chicago, and holds his private pilot licence for single engine airplanes, which was a lifelong dream he achieved in 2013.
Tom has been a contributor to CBS Radio in Houston, a guest on Great Day Houston television show, Univision Television, Fox 26 News, KPRC Channel 2 and CW Houston. He is also a presenter at the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) in Houston.
Tom loves to create highly impactful stories which can move the listener to take action. Primarily to buy the product or service of the speaker. Tom helps his clients craft their impactful stories so they can grow their business.
For Tom storytelling is as much an art as a science. Tom combines both along with drama to create a remarkable story they can share with the world.
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Are you telling the story that needs to be told? A lot of speakers DON'T! When I started my speaking journey I would share how I used to stutter when I was a kid. After two years of speech therapy I grew out of it. End of story! Pretty bland, pretty boring. Imagine if I dover deeper and shared the WHOLE STORY! Speeches and presentations should be about stories, as well as tactics behind your overall messaging. My guest today does a deep dive on this, and shares his miraculous story of his journey as a veteran.
Zack A Knight is a business leader and operations consultant; media specialist; podcaster, and an Army veteran.
Zack’s focus in his life and his business has always been leadership and service. He began his career as a metro-Atlanta police officer then infantry leader in the Army. Since leaving active duty, he has carried those principles into his business life where he continues to help his clients to protect and grow their businesses. Zack began building his first business while in basic training, knowing he wanted to give more. Over the last 6 years, Zack has used his expertise from his law enforcement and military experience to focus on helping entrepreneurs grow their own businesses through masterminds, coaching, consulting, and podcasting.
In his book, The Legacy of Love, Zack tells his story that centers around trauma, healing, and learning. He uses this experience to help his readers know that they aren’t alone and can heal from their own traumas. Our traumas don’t define us, but they can hold us back. Join Zack in discovering how we can use those experiences to learn and grow and become a stronger person who can look in the mirror and confidently say “I LOVE YOU”.
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Your podcast can be great and still disappear, and the reason usually isn’t your mic or your guest list. It’s trust, and trust is built through specialization, clarity, and consistent marketing that proves you’re worth a listener’s time.
We’re joined by Nathan Yeung, founder of Find Your Audience, a Canadian B2B marketing leader with deep experience in SEO, performance digital media, and B2B SaaS growth. Nathan walks us through why people often confuse B2B vs B2C marketing, where they truly differ, and why the core marketing approach stays the same even when the tactics change. From brand signals to positioning, he explains how being spread too thin quietly kills credibility, and why audiences rely on mental shortcuts to decide whether you’re “for real”.
Then we bring it straight back to podcast marketing and podcast promotion. Nathan shares what he sees podcasters skip most often: the post-recording workflow. Repurposing short form video, pulling strong hooks, and building a repeatable distribution system isn’t “extra”, it’s the bare minimum in a crowded space. We also get into where the industry may be headed next, including more in-person events, more community-led conversations, and a potential backlash as AI-generated podcasts become harder to spot.
If you want a clearer podcast growth strategy, stronger audience targeting, and marketing that actually builds momentum, hit play. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more creators can find it.
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Your voice is yours and yours alone! How do you take your unique voice and make it an instrument to bring about the real you, in business, and in your personal life? That's what today's guest will explore with Carl Richards. Finding your authentic voice and creating an impact on the world! Before you appear on a podcast, give your next presentation or have a sales conversation, you might want to talk to Monique McDonald. MONIQUE is an award-winning, Grammy-nominated, vocal specialist and certified Conscious Transformational Coach. Initially terrified to audition or speak publicly, Monique studied intensely with excellent coaches to cultivate her confidence. As a result, she celebrated with outstanding Opera and Master Class performances throughout Europe, Russia, Japan, and the US, including Carnegie Hall, NYC, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Known as the Magnetic Voice Mentor, Monique’s passion is to empower speakers to find their authentic voice and vibrate the world.
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In the very first episode of Speaking of Speaking Carl Richards revealed that speaking was his biggest fear as a kid. He actually stuttered. After two years of speech therapy (from age 12-14) Carl overcame the fear and started to manage the fear of speaking at the same time.
In this episode Carl and his guest revisit some of the concepts from that very first episode and reveal that, YES! You can navigate through the fear of speaking, and the best way to do that is to get up and speak (often!)
Raja Vaidya is Innovative and collaborative Scientist with scientific expertise, proven expertise in problem solving QC and adverse events. Raja has demonstrated ability to work across multiple functions internally and externally (suppliers, customers, R&D) while delivering successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment despite changing management needs.
He's recognized with Leadership Award (Inspire 2021) for effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously in a matrix organization using excellent organizational skills, and positively impacting business culture and skills of hundreds of fellow employees. Raja is also an expert at building relationships at all levels within the organization as well as within vendors and external partners/partners
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Speaking and Leadership go together like had in glove. Being able to communicate effectively to your team can be the difference between a team that succeeds and continues to thrive and one that struggles and possibly fizzles out, OR leads a company or organization down a destructive path. Where does that journey begin? With the leader, and today's guest knows how to get results that inspire others to be great leaders!
Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Google Drive. Amy earned a Master of Science in Training and Development (MSTD), with an emphasis in Organization Development (OD), from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. She is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), a certified Tiara International LLC Coach and certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Instrument. Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.
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'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' There has to be a few stories there, for sure! Unfortunately sometimes stories get lost. Either we aren't sure how to tell them, we're not confident or we simply don't think people care. Truth is stories matter...A LOT! In this five part series we're covering off some ideas for how to share those stories. Last time we identified how food can shape a story. We all have likes and dislikes, and therefore opinions in this area, so we need to keep it relatable. Some key key take aways were:
#1 Draw a parallel/comparison to make it relatable #2 Look for humour (my partner who hates seafood was horrified as my shrimp looked at him the entire meal!) #3 Go for 'shock factor' but keep it positive (terrified of bees, I stuck my hand right in the hive...and, as the local farmer had said, not one sting.)
In today's episode we continue the Cuban journey. When we visit new places we look for new experiences. All too often we just skim over what we did. Maybe we don't think folks will want detail. It's been drilled down in our minds to keep it short. Truth is you can still keep it short, while giving the goods. Your audience needs enough information in order to relate to you, and build up that know, like and trust factor.
Here are todays pro-tips:
#1 Include the 5W's and 1H (When, Where, What, Who, Why & How) #2 Tap into emotion. How did this experience make you feel, and why? #3 Ideally, make sure it's YOUR story so people can create more of the KL&T factor with YOU!
Check out the episode to hear how it all comes together!
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'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' There has to be a few stories there, for sure! Unfortunately sometimes stories get lost. Either we aren't sure how to tell them, we're not confident or we simply don't think people care. Truth is stories matter...A LOT! In this five part series we're covering off some ideas for how to share those stories. Last time we identified how geography can have deep meaning, but to have impact we need to paint the picture with clear brush strokes to set the scene. Some key key take aways were:
#1 Describe in detail (colour, texture, touch, smell) #2 Where is it (be specific, name a place) #3 Who's with you (give them a name, make them part of the story)
In today's episode we continue the Cuban journey. Many people who visit this particular locale, belly ache about the food. Sometimes though the food gets rave reviews. There are many contributing factors, so today we dive into how to bring life and flavour to the story about food in general in your stories. Food can tell many stories, about wealth, culture, and yes, geography too. Oh, and, for the record, it doesn't always have to be about a specific flavour or appeal. Food can play a descriptive role in the story's narrative.
Here are todays pro-tips:
#1 Draw a parallel/comparison to make it relatable #2 Look for humour (my partner who hates seafood was horrified as my shrimp looked at him the entire meal!) #3 Go for 'shock factor' but keep it positive (terrified of bees, I stuck my hand right in the hive...and, as the local farmer had said, not one sting.)
Check out the episode to hear how it all comes together!
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'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' There has to be a few stories there, for sure! Unfortunately sometimes stories get lost. Either we aren't sure how to tell them, we're not confident or we simply don't think people care. Truth is stories matter...A LOT! In this five part series we're covering off some ideas for how to share those stories. Last time we identified how history is a crucial element to include. It can be recent past or distant past. As long as you make clear what, when, and even the where. That's part of painting the picture. Some key key take aways were:
#1 Paint the picture (describe what you see) #2 Give examples #3 Share a timeline
In today's episode we continue the Cuban journey. And the story telling journey. It's all about Geography. Like history, places you visit or journeys you embark on have deep meaning. How are we paint the scenery is even more important than when we share the history.
Here are todays pro-tips:
#1 Describe in detail (colour, texture, touch, smell) #2 Where is it (be specific, name a place) #3 Who's with you (give them a name, make them part of the story)
Check out the episode to hear how it all comes together!
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We kicked off a 5 part series based on the theme, 'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' Last time we identified how people play an integral part of your stories. Some key key take aways were:
#1 Give a name (Don't know it, make one up!) #2 Cite a real situation (needs to be believable!) #3 Give a 'why'
In today's episode we continue the Cuban journey. And the story telling journey. It's all about History. There are rich histories and cultures everywhere we look. How are we bringing those histories to the forefront of our imaginations and bringing them to life?
The writer Ernest Hemingway lived just outside of Havana for a period of time. We also visited two restaurants there (two of his favourites). Both are still in operation and both still serve some of his favourite dishes. Here are todays pro-tips:
#1 Paint the picture (describe what you see) #2 Give examples #3 Share a timeline
Check out the episode to hear how it all comes together!
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Have you ever noticed how some speakers hit the mark every single time, while others struggle to make a point and gain the trust of their audience? Ever wondered why that is?
So much of what we do in the speaking world is share our ideas, thoughts, feelings. What we sometimes fail to share clearly is our stories. We water them down by leaving parts out, or just simply skim over and expect people to fill in the blanks. It would be like looking at just the outline of a masterpiece like the Mona Lisa; it doesn't have the same effect as the detailed brush strokes.
Over the next five episodes Carl Richards will share in detail some ways you can enhance your speaking by telling stories. Not just any stories, YOUR stories! He'll give examples of everyday experiences you could encounter while on a business trip or vacation. Part one today is all about People! Here are the pro-tips:
#1 Give a name (Don't know it, make one up!) #2 Cite a real situation (needs to be believable!) #3 Give a 'why'
Listen to the episode to fill in the blanks and get more detail.
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What does it take to build a six figure business? Or nudge closer to seven figures? Well, courage, determination, systems, a team and, as we'll learn from Carl's guest today, a simple webcam. (Yes, you can do A LOT with just your webcam!)
Gary Rogers has been a professional speaker for over 50 years. He is also a former executive in the television production/motion picture industry. Gary has produced TV commercials, Infomercials, and corporate videos for many of the world’s largest corporations, including, AT&T, Motorola, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Procter & Gamble, Toshiba, Toyota, Honeywell, Blue Cross, Siemens, Coca-Cola and many more.
As a former Training Manager with 3M Company, Gary taught public speaking and presentation skills. Using revolutionary new video technology, Gary continues to provide Presentation Skills training in virtual classes on the internet.
Gary is a master teacher and director. In his production career he has had the opportunity to direct many Hollywood Stars, including Academy-Award- winning actor, Charlton Heston!
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First off, I'd be remiss if I didn't thank my team. When this podcast launched back in 2019, I wasn't sure where it would take me. So, I, Carl Richards thank them for their support. I also thank YOU for being along on the journey. I'm so excited for where this show is going to go in 2023 and beyond! And with that in mind,
You know, it's very cool to FINALLY be full time in my business. I get to choose the clients I work with, set my own hours, take holidays when I want. The freedom and flexibility is stellar! I'm blessed to have had some amazing conversations with people on this show, and even on Zoom calls that have lead to collaborations and even clients. It would be remiss of me NOT to invite you on that journey too.
So in this episode I'm asking the question: Are you my ideal client? This isn't just about me....it's about you too! You may be asking yourself or your prospects similar questions, or embarking on similar discoveries as you move forward. So,
Give a listen, because you and I could be destined to work together. And if we are by the way, after listening to this episode click this link and we can chat further. I thank you in advance.
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Your podcast is not just content, it is leadership on record. Carl sits down with leadership coach and podcast host Andrea Johnson to unpack how modern communication, workplace culture, and podcasting strategy all point to the same challenge: learning how to lead people with authenticity and confidence, even when the system around you rewards the status quo.
Andrea shares her path from decades in higher education, medicine, and research administration to executive coaching, and why so many organisations still promote great individual contributors into management without giving them leadership development. We talk DISC personality patterns, why change feels slow in big institutions, and what it actually takes to build leaders from the ground up so culture can evolve instead of repeating itself.
Then we pivot into the podcasting space: how Andrea found her voice, what it took to reach 200-plus episodes, and the behind-the-scenes lessons she’s learned as both a host and a guest. You’ll hear a candid debate on podcast quality versus authenticity, why video podcasting and YouTube podcasts are changing discovery, and how “winging it” can quietly erode trust in your brand.
If you care about leadership coaching, communication skills, podcast branding, or building real influence with your message, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who leads a team, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
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As speakers and coaches we are often told to ASK QUESTIONS! Yet, there's a step missing. It's not the asking questions that's a crucial part of your presentation or sales call, it's asking the RIGHT questions! Carl's guest today is leading expert in knowing how to assess what questions to ask to maximize sales and overall impact on yoru business!
Catharine O'Leary is an economist, entrepreneur, and investor who is passionate about helping businesses grow. She is also the quiz queen, always asking the best questions to attract the best clients for herself and her clients.
Catharine has achieved success spending the last 25 years perfecting her market research and consumer insights expertise in the corporate world. Now she is most motivated by helping others apply innovative marketing strategies that make it easier for your ideal clients to find you. Especially if you are an entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, author or coach!
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Most seasoned speakers and speaker trainers will tell you, you only have 10-15 seconds to really grab the attention of your audience. The same is true with clients visit your website...you don't have much time to hook them! Carl's guest today shares his knowledge and expertise on how to engage your website visitors within seconds of them landing on your site...and why that's critical to your business!
James is an accomplished, forward-thinking marketing professional with 30+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in marketing and marketing communications companies serving high-profile, global brands and B2C clients in consumer packaged goods, durables, transportation, telecommunications, and financial services.
He has been involved in digital marketing for more than ten years, first as president of a direct marketing agency Brann Worldwide's San Francisco office, where he led the evolution of the agency from traditional direct marketing to digital. Clients included Apple, Wells Fargo online bank and Nestlé. He went on to become the head of a mid-sized agency’s interactive group, with Toyota as the main client. Over ten years ago, he joined Red8 Interactive (https://red8interactive.com), a long-term vendor and became an owner and managing director.
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There is a science to everything, and that includes business, marketing, advertising and speaking. Going agains the so called science can have an adverse affect on your success rate. But not everything can be put under a microscope and measured...or can it? Carl's guest today has been playing with the 'science of business' using technology and for very good reason: to create a no fail way to kick ass marketing. He's come up with a way to ensure clients connect and clients buy...and it's tried, tested, and proven true 100% of the time!
Brian Gregory is the Founder and CEO of ADMANITY and creator of the breakthrough algorithm behind The ADMANITY® Protocol. ADMANITY® is the first company to create an online test and predictive emotional algorithm to determine the best emotional advertising strategy for any business, in any niche. The simple ADMANITY® test isolates one of 15 emotional archetypes best suited for the business. The ADMANITY® Protocol is the only algorithm that can identify a company’s emotional archetype and then identify its ideal advertising strategies, tactics, formulas, and even copywriting tactics. It gives agency-level recommendations that the brand can use for years.
Brian is a former 20-year owner/publisher of large, citywide magazines in the Phoenix market as well as an expert in direct selling. In addition to creating ADMANITY’s algorithm for The ADMANITY® Protocol, he has written over 2,000 pages of ADMANITY® curriculum and training materials, as well as being the author of the book “Sheep Don’t Eat Complicated Grass!” Brian is an expert in emotional marketing and advertising tactics and is a skilled, entertaining speaker and podcast guest.
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Speaking and Leadership go together like hand in glove. As a matter of fact many organizations offer training and facilitation in both as they are so closely paired. Today's guest has figured out a 6 step method to brining leadership to the for-front, but no just for leadership. For speaking and over all business development.
Rich Russakoff is an Internationally Renowned Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Author & Coach of 7 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners, and over 100 INC. 500 Award Winners. Rich is the author of Make Banks Compete to Lend You Money, the chapter on bank financing in Verne Harnish’s NYT’s best-selling book Rockefeller Habits, and People, Time & Money: Volume 1. His articles have appeared in CBS’s Moneywatch, CNN’s Ask The Expert, and the Austin Business Journal.
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Carl's guest today has quite a story to share...it's not only helped speakers deal with anxiety, it's saved lives!
As a suicide ideation survivor, over time and with the use of multiple resources, ‘The Butterfly Method' was created to take a person from feeling overwhelmed and despairing to hope in the time of a bathroom break. The Butterfly Method utilizes Stop Therapy, Deep Breathing, Mantra, Progressive Relaxation, Visualization, Imagery, Auditory, Tactile, and Action modalities. It has been found useful in multiple stressful situations.
Dr. Kaine is an experienced, board-certified physician with intimate awareness of all areas of suicide, She knows the pain of being the family member left behind, having experienced the loss of her sister, two paternal aunts and two maternal cousins to death by suicide. She's also a person who has lived with suicide ideation, having committed herself to the mental hospital four times from the late 1970s - early 1990’s to be protected from herself when death by suicide seemed the best option.
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Patricia Kaine MD is an inspirational speaker, author, physician, mother, and grandmother. She’s a cancer, IPF, and suicide ideation survivor. Named to Who's Who of Outstanding Doctors, 2016; and Who's Who Worldwide 2020. She received her BS in Ed. from Kent St U, 1970; MD from Wright State U, Dayton, OH, 1982; Board certified FP 1985. Retired in 2017. She has appeared twice on the Dr. Oz Show. As an outcome of her strong, faith-based approach to medicine and health she created The Butterfly Method, helping hundreds in crisis to seek treatment and avoid suicide in multiple countries.
Patricia Kaine MD has used ’The Butterfly Method' for over a quarter of a century. She has supported her patients to choose better solutions to the challenges they were experiencing. It's a tool that's a safe and quick method to deal with the immediate stress of the moment.
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Have you ever noticed that the attitudes and communication styles of CEO's is different from most other individuals? It's not by accident. And most likely those same driven CEO's have been through the struggles and challenges that you have been through...or are going through!
The concepts today's guest will be sharing apply not only to business, but also to the speaking world as well. There is an old saying that says, 'new level, new devil.' Carl's guest today will share those 3 CEO/Speaker habits and how to avoid the traps that could keep you stuck!
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Quite often people will joke about having a magnetic personality. Well it truly is a thing. We all have it. And it can serve us as much as it can harm us. Why is this important to your speaking? At the end of the day, when we speak we want to not only win over our audience, we also want to influence in a positive way...and not just by chance. Not just once, consistently, every time you take the stage! So, how do you tap into that personal magnetism? Today's guest has made it his life's work.
Lourens V Badenhorst helps 6 Figure+ CEO's, Founders & Entrepreneurs How To Become Magnetic & Protect Themselves From Negative Influences. He's a speaker, sought after podcast host, content creator, workshop presenter and coach. He lives in Vancouver Canada.
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When speaking a lot of things matter: Words, stage presence, gestures, body language, facial expressions and of course voice. One thing that's often overlooked by speakers and those who train speakers is energy, and how that energy can adversely affect the outcome of your talk. On today's show, Carl is joined by a fellow speaker trainer who reaches deep into that energy and highlights how to channel it to your advantage, every time!
Marla Press is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence Teacher™. She's passionate about helping you share your wisdom with the world from an authentic, powerful place. Marla takes beginning and experienced speakers from fear to fabulous, from perfection to connection, and from being a pretty good speaker to an extraordinary one. If you want to promote your business, attract more clients, and live the lifestyle you desire, Marla Press is your coach!
Marla is a published author and a wordsmith. She loves to help you find creative ways to tell your story. Her LIVE, very interactive, workshops are transformational because of her powerful and unique speaking exercises. Sign up on her website for her Celebrated Speaker workshop that starts Sept 15th. Marla also offers a complimentary 30min coaching session to get to know you and get speaking tips. Find out more on her website or email her to find out more:
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It's our 100th Episode! Thanks for all of your support along the way! For this celebration, we follow up with a guest we met and chatted with last year...and get the update on his revolutionary audio platform!
Where do you go when you want to see a video tutorial on how to bake a cake? YouTube! Where do you go to check out the latest video of your favourite band? If you said YouTube, you'd be right again! Where do you go to listen to your favourite podcast? Or an archived Radio show? Hmmm....stumped?
If you said Apple, or Spotify, or any of the other podcast platforms (Including this one where you are listening to this episode) to hear a podcast you'd be right! BUT...what about that archived radio show, say War Of The Worlds with Orson Wells? Well you'd have to go digging! Today's guest is making strides to change that for good!
Amit Kukreja is the founder and CEO of Audea. io, a revolutionary audio based platform that is looking to be the go to place for audio, much like YouTube is for Video. In this conversation he explains the advantages of an audio directory, challenges and what the future holds...and it looks...or, shall we say, SOUNDS great!
If you're not on Audea.io yet, and are an audio content creator, click the link to check it out and build your channel!
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We've heard the expression that when you fail, fail forward. For today's guest his belief is the word FAIL means For All I've Learned. And in 49 years he's learned A LOT...and he's here to unbundle it with you to help drive your business and your speaking to higher levels.
Robert Butwin grew up in a family of successful business people and self-made millionaires. Early in his business life he made a crucial decision to leave behind all the “Country Club Smart” ways of his business upbringing and pursue the more personally satisfying financially secure profession of Network Marketing. He entered the network marketing field on a part-time basis 37 years ago. After recognizing its potential and learning the ropes, he became a full-time network marketer. He is psychologically unemployable and has not worked a job since September 7, 1990.
Robert’s successful career has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues throughout the profession. He has been associated with several MLM firms and each time became one of their top income earners.
Robert is active in leadership roles with several organizations, including the Social Networking Association which is the industry’s professional organization. In 2009 he was honored by being inducted into the MLMIA Hall of Fame. He has been a contributing writer for many professional trade journals, a Host on different webinars, is the author of the best-selling book Street Smart Networking and has produced many CD’s. He has traveled to Europe and Asia many times sharing his insights and wisdom to help entrepreneurs accelerate their success. He is a Wizard at Networking, a Strategist for Entrepreneurs who can help transform your vision into reality. His superpower is connecting people and helping entrepreneurs discover their blind spot.
Robert and his wife Bonnie live in the beautiful wine country of Northern California. He walks his talk, living an incredible lifestyle that includes lots of relaxation and spending time with his three grandsons.
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Getting sent home from work for forgetting a belt sounds petty until you realize what it represents: a life run by rules you didn’t write. That moment helped push real estate investor Wyatt Simon away from the corporate path and toward building assets, cash flow, and the kind of freedom most people only talk about.
We dig into how Wyatt went from broke to owning and operating a $20M+ vertically integrated real estate portfolio, and why the BRRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) can be a practical on-ramp for investors who want to scale without waiting forever. He shares the unfiltered side of real estate investing too: deals that drag on, rehab budgets that blow up, and the painful lessons that become expensive when you try to learn everything alone.
A big theme is the “learning tax” and how coaching can shorten the curve in real estate, business, and even podcasting. Wyatt breaks down how documenting his journey on social media led to consistent inbound questions, and how he turned that demand into a coaching program that helps students take action faster. We also talk podcast guesting as a modern communication strategy, including what makes a show worth your time, why specialists beat overloaded general VAs, and the red flags that signal a low-quality interview.
If you’re trying to build wealth, grow a real estate portfolio, or use podcast guesting to expand your brand, you’ll leave with a clear framework: build a cash machine, then invest into cash flowing assets. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a smarter path, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.
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Difficult conversations are, well?...difficult! Whether they are conversations you're having with family, friends, colleagues, employees, OR even talks you give on stage (virtual and physical). What's the best way to go about having those difficult conversations? Today's guest has years of experience and shares her insights...and some success stories that stemmed from difficult conversations!
Hilda Gan is the Founder and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting, an HR Consulting and Leadership and Team Training company. An international best-selling author, motivational speaker, leadership and team trainer and the REVUP Your Potential creator, Hilda loves to work with business owners and businesses who see people as their greatest assets.
With a diverse career in nursing, IT, Engineering, and HR, Hilda combines 25+ years of HR with a serial entrepreneur's pragmatic eye for business strategy. In the late 90s, she and her husband built iTRANS Consulting, an award-winning, national Engineering firm recognized as a Best Workplaces in Canada® – top ten twice and a finalist in Canada's Best Managed Companies. The REVUP Your Potential concept is based on the success of iTRANS. Passionate about helping businesses be the best version of themselves, she was recognized in 2019 with a Business Achievement award from BWNYR for her advocacy in HR.
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We've all had to face some sort of adversity to get to where we are. Whether it's a stage or a podcast, it's a journey...and everyone's road is different. Today's guest is no exception. His journey has been the focus of podcasts, talks on various stages as well as courses he's created. He's about to launch his book, and today Lance Essihos shares how to go from that place of adversity, step into authenticity and make real connections.
Lance W Essihos is the host of the University of Adversity Podcast. He created this podcast to help people learn from stories of adversity, which has ranked Top 50 on iTunes Worldwide and the Top #5 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020 List.
Lance W Essihos is a top-ranking podcast host on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and more. He created a platform so that people can learn from stories of adversity, grit, and success. He has interviewed over 300 inspirational people all over the world which has seen global success, ranking in the top 20 on Apple podcast charts in Canada and the Top 100 in all major markets, including and not limited to Australia, Japan, Uk, and the USA.
As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life’s most difficult challenges. He battled an addiction to drugs and alcohol for over a decade, lost his brother to suicide, and lost his father to cancer.
As a promise to himself, Lance made a goal to create a new life for himself by leaving an impact on as many people as possible. His goal was to leave the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life’s worst moments. Today, he has surpassed his mission of making the world a better place and continuing this journey. Lance has given other people the platform to tell their stories of adversity and hardship. He has also empowered countless others to overcome the challenges they are facing in their own lives. Lance is a role model to those who want to better themselves, seek personal development, and desire long-lasting fulfillment.
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Speaking and stories go together link hand in glove. What is the story you're telling? Are you pushing the envelope? Are you telling the story that brings out your authentic self? Carl's guest today shares experiences that some speakers would shy away from...and it's massively impacted her business and her life!
Vasavi Kumar is the outspoken host of the Say It Out Loud Podcast, upcoming author of the Say It Out Loud book (Spring 2023), Self-Expression Coach, and Actor.
As a First-Generation Indian Immigrant Vasavi made her parents proud by going to Columbia University to receive her (second) Masters in Social Work.
Through her Say It Out Loud group experience, 1:1 mentorship , and communication traininVasavi helps her clients be more comfortable, confident, and in control during media interviews, telepresentations, and interpersonal communication so they can show up confidently.
For more from Vasavi and to learn more about how you can stop hiding and start shining in your business, stop by her Instagram @mynameisvasavi or vasavikumar.com.
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The quickest, most effective way to grow your business, brand and elevate your credibility is to speak. Whether that be on stage, on podcasts, or in networking meetings, folks connect more with you when you share your message with them. For a lot of business professionals, the fear of speaking or stage fright keeps them stuck...in some cases, paralyzing them from achieving their biggest business goals! Today's guest helps break down those barriers with simple techniques to stand in confidence and be seen as the go to expert!
Elisa Di Napoli is the best-selling author of the book, online course, and podcast Dare to Be Seen which helps artists command the stage, magnify their presence, and defeat stage nerves so they can share their gifts with their audience and shine their light on the world. She is an artist coach, hypnotherapist, and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She also helps artists who need to find a way forward, get their project going, or figure out how to turn their creative, artistic, or performance skills into a new venture. Under the moniker is Elyssa Vulpes she has produced 12 albums, with a focus on inner transformation through sometimes dark and atmospheric sometimes comedic storytelling. She has been featured on radio, podcasts, blogs, and online magazines.
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In my career as a broadcaster, podcaster and speaker I've been blessed with the opportunity to have some amazing conversations with some very skilled and worldly individuals. They've all shared their stories, their passions, and how they're making changes to leave behind a legacy. Today's guest is no exception. Eddie Rice has been speaking and helping people with their speeches for ages! One thing that I liked about our conversation was we both agreed that, presentations and speeches are more than just a memorized talk: there's a deeper internalization needed, if you really want to connect and cement your ideas with the audience!
Eddie is a professional speechwriter with over 10 years of experience in helping business leaders, keynote speakers, TED talk presenters, and everyday people, enhance the messages they tell through great storytelling and structure. He started out as an 8th grade science teacher but turned his love of rhetoric into a profitable freelance career. He also made the transition from freelancer to fully employed.
As a speechwriter, he has worked with CEOs, college presidents and trustees, superintendents and principals, business owners, authors, politicians, organization leaders, nonprofit executive directors, and everyone in between. Public speaking and speechwriting are equalizers: we all want to say just the right words whether it's small groups or large audiences.
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So excited about this special crossover episode with Katherine Burrows to give you a sneak peek about the FREE collaborative workshop we're offering Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from noon to 1:30 pm eastern time!
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CARL RICHARDS, PODCAST PRODUCTION MADE SIMPLE Carl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone, entertaining and influencing audiences worldwide. He’s a TEDx Speaker and emcee, host of the Speaking of Speaking Podcast, and the founder and CEO of Carl Speaks. Carl helps entrepreneurs find their voice, launch world-class podcasts, and grow thriving and profitable businesses. He lives with his spouse in Gananoque Ontario Canada and enjoys boating in the 1000 Islands.
KATHERINE BURROWS, KATHERINE BURROWS CREATIVE Katherine Burrows helps purpose-driven experts make a bigger difference by getting their big ideas into books and out into the world to multiply their impact and their profit. She is known internationally for her intuitive understanding, perceptive observations, and ability to write accurate descriptions.
Katherine hosts The Write Connection podcast, which is designed to help you choose the right words and stories in your business book to create authentic connections with your prospects, clients, network, and communities.
Katherine’s personal alchemy of literary storytelling, human psychology, business marketing, and unwavering passion provides her with the unique and powerful insight to bring out the authentic character of the expert and their business in a voice - YOUR voice - that will improve lives, influence others, and even change the world.
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What does it take to really own the platform? Is it having a seamless talk, a compelling offer, a heartfelt story? Sure, all of those things definitely help you win over your audience and measure your success. However without confidence, you'll most likely falter somewhere along the way...even IF you have the compelling (no brainer) offer, the kick ass talk and the 'tug at the heartstrings' story.' Carl and his guest talk about a number of things, including how to have 'unshakeable confidence/ when it matters the most.
When Sharon retired from Boeing in 2016, she put her skills as a Behavioral Scientist to work as a Retirement/Essence Coach. That’s also when she was bouncing off the walls trying to figure out if each day was productive. She formed her Essence statement and that rescued and helped her live every day from her inner spark.
Sharon has created 53 retirement podcasts, started a Boomers MeetUp group, and presented, 'What Do I Want To Do in Retirement?' workshops at senior centers. She’s focused now on empowering everyone to “gloriously succeed and win a satisfaction and triumph” In retirement. Without a title, team, or task, Boomers need to find a new place to fit in, to matter, and to make a difference.
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Stepping into the role as a professional speaker is a fun process...yet comes with its own set of challenges. You have to learn how to speak to your audience, have stage presence, SELL your products and services. Put on that the stresses of everyday life that sometimes creep into our talks through energy. So how do we navigate that, especially if we're the 'Super Mom' in our household? Carl's guest today explores the challenges and shares solutions to the professional moms (and sometimes dads) and how families can work together at this!
Amy Zwaigenbaum is a Transformational Stress Coach, Reiki Master, Creator of the Cleaver Fever Cure and Teacher. Her mission is to help Professional Supermoms over 30 who are suffering from stress-related illnesses to live a happy, healthy, low-stress work/life balanced life . This is accomplished with a combination of transformational stress coaching, meditation classes, and energy healings.
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Your message and your story can move people to action. However, your message can also leave people in a place of inaction. How you frame that message and that story makes all the difference, to you and your audience. Today's guest has a story, inspires others through her message, and also through her coaching. Big thing: She can tell her story as a 'survivor' as opposed to as 'a victim.'
Jennifer Chapman is a Certified Mindset Coach through the Institute for Coaching Mastery. She has her Mastery Method Coaching certification from Alyssa Nobriga’s Certified Coaching Mastery Program. She was an Impact Woman of the Year Finalist, American Heart Association. She's also the co-Author of The Soulology Chronicles- stories of women who have persevered and have turned their mess into their message.
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We spend a lot of time living online these days. Making connections with people mostly happens in a virtual world. So how do you grow your business online without breaking the bank on expensive ads or funnels? What are you doing to get in front of more of your ideal client simply? Carl's guest today has done it more than once, using a variety tools. Surprise, surprise: one of those tools is his successful podcast!
Marc's Bio Marc Mawhinney has been in business for several years and now coaches coaches on how to be better coaches. He also empowers entrepreneurs on how to dig in and get to work...and it's nothing like a 9-5. Carl and Marc have a great discussion on what it really takes to be an entrepreneur and how to keep your head in the game...even when it seems like the sky is falling all around you!
Visit Marc's website to listen to his podcast, grab a copy of his newsletter (and yes, it's a physical newsletter) and connect with him for a deeper discussion.
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What if the best marketing move you make this year is posting less? Carl sits down with Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business and author of Take Your Shot, to unpack why podcasting can outperform social media for real business growth, lead generation, and long-term visibility. Robin shares the honest version of the journey: the frustration of trying to keep up with endless content advice, the temptation to quit when the results feel slow, and the moment he realized podcasting is not a quick win, it is a compounding asset.
We get practical about what “being strategic” actually looks like. Robin breaks down how alignment matters when you guest on podcasts, why podcast download numbers are often misunderstood, and how a simple shift in mindset can turn 100 to 200 downloads into a powerful virtual stage. We also talk SEO for podcasts, including why episode titles and descriptions matter, how switching hosting platforms can expand reach, and how a season-style relaunch with cleaner metadata can dramatically increase engagement.
Then Robin tells the story everyone needs to hear: the relationship-first partnership approach that led to a last-minute guest spot on Ali Abdaal’s show and the ripple effect that followed, including thousands of leads and over £200,000 in new business for his coaching practice. To make the tactics actionable, he also explains why a high-value giveaway beats a vague “go to my website” CTA and offers a free copy of his book.
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I made a BIG mistake! How big? Well, let's just say this one could have cost me my reputation as well as my overall business. I know, you're intrigued. What could I have done that was much of a misstep, it could have had an adverse affect on my operation?
Authenticity is a word that gets tossed around A LOT these days. Here's the thing: If you are using someone else's material or teachings, or using words and phrasing that is 'pretty close' to what someone else is currently using, it can be a very slippery slope...and that's EXACTLY what I was doing! Not knowing I was infringing on someone else's hard work. So I talk about what those signs are, and the steps I took to fix them.
Here is a link to my coach, Steve Lowell, who shared with me this revelation. Check out his work...he's helped several people around the world with speaking, sales and leadership:
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Whether your business is one that provides a product or service, there's always some sort of sales component attached. Are you in the right headspace to ask for the sale? Today's guest has spent years working with coaches, consultants and sales professionals on messaging and mindset to drive higher sales!
Paul Ross is an author, speaker, trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. For the past 30 years, he’s taught tens of thousands of people the power of language to persuade, sell, heal, turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones, and pain into passion.
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As a transformation catalyst, Heather Di Santo helps initiate change for anyone feeling stuck and needs help to bridge their resistance gap so they feel motivated to take action.
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