Ideas on Stage - The Leadership Communication Podcast

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Patricia Ryan Madson. Patricia Ryan Madson is a world authority on improvising in everyday life. She is the author of IMPROV WISDOM: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up. Her book has been translated into nine languages. Patricia is a professor Emerita from Stanford University where she taught since 1977. In their Drama Department she served as the head of the undergraduate acting program and developed the improvisation program. In 1998 she was the winner of the Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Outstanding Innovation in Undergraduate Education at Stanford. She is a frequent speaker for business and educational groups. Her corporate clients have included: IDEO, Google, Gap Inc.'s Executive Leadership Team, The Lucille and David Packard Foundation, the Banff Centre for Leadership, Sun Microsystems Japan Division, Apple Computers, Adobe Systems, and Price Waterhouse.  In this episode, we talked about how the principles of improvisation can help you become a more engaging presenter, and communicate with greater authenticity and impact. What You'll Learn:- How to balance preparation with being fully present- How improvisation can make you a better speaker – even if you fear public speaking- Why performance anxiety is really about self-focus – and how shifting your attention can help- How to handle mistakes during a presentation - A simple way to start using improv today to improve your communication skills instantlyWe hope you enjoy it! ———————Patricia Ryan Madson:Book: Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up Website: www.improvwisdom.com  Blog: www.improvwisdom.blogspot.com  Email: improvwisdom@gmail.com  Recommended books: Constructive Living by David K. ReynoldsImpro: Improvisation and the Theatre by Keith Johnstone ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES  Books: ‘Confident Presenter' (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution' (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/)The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score   Free Web Class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass   Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course    

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Terry Szuplat. Terry Szuplat is a sought-after speaker and trainer and the author of the national bestseller Say It Well: Find Your Voice, Speak Your Mind, Inspire Any Audience in which he shares the public speaking lessons he learned as one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving White House speechwriters. From 2009 to 2017, Terry served as a special assistant to the president and as a member of the National Security Council staff, and from 2013 to 2017 he was the deputy director of the White House Speechwriting Office. Today, Terry runs his own speechwriting firm, Global Voices Communications, and he teaches speechwriting at his alma mater, American University's School of Public Affairs. He lives outside Washington, D.C. with his wife and two children. In this episode, we talked about the lessons Terry Szuplat learned as Obama’s speechwriter. What You'll Learn:- Obama’s approach to speaking - How to make your message stick - How to balance facts with storytelling- How to engage your audience from the start- How to leave your audience with hope and a clear takeaway We hope you enjoy it! ———————Terry Szuplat: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-szuplat-456914137/ - Website: https://globalvoicescommunications.com/ Mentions: - Book: On Speaking Well by Peggy Noonan - Greetings from the President: Hola, Alo, Namaste! https://youtu.be/z6q5nWJkxz0?si=0IP-m0xzmTFcTbwQ - Patagonia – Don’t Buy This Jacket: https://eu.patagonia.com/gb/en/stories/dont-buy-this-jacket-black-friday-and-the-new-york-times/story-18615.html ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES - Books: ‘Confident Presenter’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Free Web Class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass - Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course #IdeasOnStagePodcast #PublicSpeaking #Speechwriting #Obama

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. Jill Stoddard. Dr. Stoddard is passionate about sharing her expertise in psychology to help people flourish in their work and health. She is an international and TEDx speaker, award-winning former professor, three-time book author, licensed psychologist, coach, and co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast. Her books have been translated into twelve languages and include: The Big Book of ACT Metaphors; Be Mighty; and Imposter No More. Her thoughts have also appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, Psychology Today, The Boston Globe, and more. She regularly appears on podcasts and as an expert source for various media outlets. She lives in Newburyport, MA with her husband, two kids, and disobedient French Bulldog. In this episode we talked about the imposter phenomenon. What You'll Learn:- Why “imposter syndrome” is the wrong term – and what to call it instead- Why success often increases self-doubt instead of erasing it- How great leaders create a culture of vulnerability and self-compassion- The power of holding outcomes lightly to reduce stress and fear- Practical strategies to manage imposter feelings and take action anyway We hope you enjoy it! ———————Jill Stoddard:- Website: https://jillstoddard.com/ - Speaking: https://www.thewellbeingspeakers.com/ - TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_stoddard_how_to_succeed_in_every_moment_even_when_you_re_failing - The 5 types of imposter: https://jillstoddard.com/quizzes Recommended book: Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES - Books: ‘Confident Presenter’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Free Web Class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass - Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Vanessa Bohns. Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist and professor and chair of organizational behavior at Cornell University. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Columbia University and an AB from Brown University. She is author of the book You Have More Influence Than You Think (2021, Norton). Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review, and her research has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Economist, and on NPR's Hidden Brain, among other outlets. She studies social influence, compliance, consent, why it’s so hard to ask for things, and why it’s so hard to say no. In this episode we talked about the power of persuasion. What You'll Learn:- Why you have more influence than you realise- Why people’s perception of you differs from what you imagine- How to make requests without creating pressure or discomfort- Why people’s default response is often “yes.”- Why asking for what you need feels difficult – and how to make it easier We hope you enjoy it!——————— Vanessa Bohns:- Website: https://www.vanessabohns.com/- X: @profbohns- Instagram: @profbohns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-bohns-33219710/ Recommended books:- How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie- Influence by Robert Cialdini- To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink: https://youtu.be/8eJBKu8GmW8?si=5rlCed3Tht0pbr3e- The Power of Saying No by Vanessa Patrick: https://youtu.be/SCpllRISS00?si=VbGqCnZZnoxVJt83- Reinforcements by Heidi Grant Halvorson- Give and Take by Adam Grant——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES - Books: ‘Confident Presenter’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/)- The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score- Free Web Class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass- Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course #IdeasOnStagePodcast #influence #persuasion

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Pedram Parasmand. Pedram brings 24 years of learning design and facilitation experience in the public, private, charity and education sectors. He has designed and delivered programmes ranging from culture change initiatives in Governmental bodies; Exec team development in companies like Kimberly-Clarke and Netflix; soft-skills and creativity workshops for managers in companies like Google and Siemens; to bootcamps for new starters in the digital start-up sector. As an ex-theoretical Physicist who loves systems and frameworks, he developed tools and templates to create a repeatable process to design, develop and facilitate transformational experiences. He now supports consultant coaches, trainers and facilitators to create more sales opportunities and scale their impact. In this episode we talked about the art and science of facilitating workshops. What You'll Learn:- The essential first step to designing workshops that engage and inspire- Common mistakes in facilitation- Why creating key moments in workshops can transform participant experiences- Six activity formats that boost engagement and participation- Tips for guiding activities, managing disruptions and sparking meaningful insights We hope you enjoy it! ———————Pedram Parasmand: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedramparasmand/ - Website: https://www.theskillslab.com/ Recommended books: - Performance-Focused Smile Sheets by Will Thalheimer - The Workshop Survival Guide by Rob Fitzpatrick and Devin Hunt- The Secrets of Facilitation by Michael Wilkinson ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES - Books: ‘Confident Presenter’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/)- The Confident Presenter Scorecard: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Free Web Class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass - Free Mini-Course: https://bit.ly/confident-presenter-mini-course #IdeasOnStagePodcast#WorkshopFacilitation#EngagingWorkshops#FacilitationSkills#WorkshopDesign

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Susan Payton. Susan is a story strategist, copywriter, messaging geek, coach, consultant and author of The Business of Stories. Released in March 2022, Susan's book quickly became a UK and US #1 bestseller on Amazon in several business categories, including Marketing and Sales – knocking Dragon's Den & Diary of a CEO star Stephen Bartlett off the top spot! It also got to #1 on Amazon again when the audiobook version was released and was a finalist in the Business Book Awards 2023. In this episode we talked about all things business storytelling. What You'll Learn: - The power of storytelling and why it's essential for business success - Why your personal story is more inspiring than you might think - The importance of clear language over fancy words - How to overcome the fear of sharing your voice and telling your story - Why every story you tell needs a clear call to action to be effective We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Susan's website: https://thebusinessofstories.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpaytonuk/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanPaytonUK Recommended books: - The Business of Stories by Susan Payton - Building a SoryBrand by Donald Miller - Soundtracks by Jon Acuff - Superfans by Pat Flynn ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter' (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution' (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/) - To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass   #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Storytelling #StorytellingForBusiness #TheBusinessOfStories

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Julian Treasure.   Julian Treasure is a top-rated international speaker and award-winning author on the power of sound and the skills of speaking and listening for both individuals and organisations. Julian's five TED talks have been viewed more than 150 million times; one of them is the sixth most-viewed of all time. He is founder of international audio branding consultancy The Sound Agency, pioneering the use of innovative biophilic soundscapes in retail and hospitality spaces.   In this episode we talked about how to speak and be heard.   What You'll Learn: - The critical skills we're not teaching our kids and why they matter for their future success. - How to use vocal variety, warm-ups, and breathing techniques to improve your public speaking. - How to speak effectively by knowing the listening you're speaking into. - The unexpected advantage of feeling nervous and how to calm those nerves. - Avoid common mistakes like monotony or ending sentences as questions to keep your audience fully engaged.   We hope you enjoy it!   ——————— Links: - Website: - LinkedIn: - Substack: - TED Talk ‘How to speak so that people want to listen': - Upcoming book, Sound Affects (25 March 2025):     Recommended books: - The Mysticism of Sound and Music by Hazrat Inayat Khan - The Great Animal Orchestra by Bernie Krause - Nada Brahma - the World is Sound by Joachim E. Berendt - In Pursuit of Silence by George Prochnik - A Book Of Silence by Sara Maitland - TED Talks by Chris Anderson ———————   IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES   Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact?   - Read ‘Confident Presenter'   and ‘Business Presentation Revolution' - To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class:         #IdeasOnStagePodcast #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipCommunication #VocalImpact

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Carole Robin.   Carole Robin, Ph.D. taught the legendary Interpersonal Dynamics (affectionately known by students as “Touchy Feely”) course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She held a bunch of fancy titles and won a bunch of awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award, before co-founding Leaders in Tech.   She is the co-author of the highly acclaimed and award-winning book, Connect, which contains the lessons of "Touchy Feely" that thousands of students have consistently described for decades as life changing and worth the price of their MBA.   She lives in San Francisco, California, with her husband of 37 years.   In this episode we talked about how to build exceptional relationships.   What You'll Learn:- Why exceptional relationships can transform your personal and professional life.- The 15% rule and how it can drive personal growth outside your comfort zone.- The six pillars essential for building and maintaining exceptional relationships.- The art of giving clean, constructive feedback that strengthens connections.- How conflict, when managed well, can actually enhance relationships.   We hope you enjoy it! ———————   Guest Links: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-robin/ - Email: carolerobinllc@gmail.com - Book website: https://connectandrelate.com/    Recommended books: - Power Up by David L. Bradford - Influence Without Authority by David L. Bradford ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter' https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution' https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass    #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Leadership #Relationships #PersonalGrowth #Communication

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. Vanessa Patrick. Vanessa Patrick, PhD. is an award winning researcher and teacher at the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She is a regular speaker at both academic and practitioner conferences and her research investigates strategies to achieve personal mastery and inspire everyday excellence in oneself and others. Her new book is The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life. In this episode we talked about the art and science of saying no. What You'll Learn:- Common challenges that make it hard to refuse requests- How to use the concept of “empowered refusal” to say no assertively- Why using phrases like "I don't" is more powerful than "I can't" - Insights into deciding when to say yes or no- How syncing your words with body language can maximise the impact of your no We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Vanessa Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessapatrick23/ - Vanessa’s website: https://www.vanessapatrick.net/ Recommended books: - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes - You Have More Influence Than You Think by Vanessa Bohns - The Power of a Positive No by William Ury ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Leadership #Communication #PersonalDevelopment #ThePowerOfNo

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with the legendary Guy Kawasaki. Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. In this episode we talked about his latest book, Think Remarkable. What You'll Learn:- The key traits of remarkable people- Strategic career advice- How to redefine success- Guy’s unique approach to decision making- The importance of both developing a growth mindset and surrounding yourself with a growth-oriented environment And much more. We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/ - Website: https://guykawasaki.com/ - Remarkable People Podcast: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/ - Newsletter https://substack.com/@guykawasaki - Think Remarkable book: https://guykawasaki.com/books/think-remarkable/ ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #ThinkRemarkable #GuyKawasaki

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with JD Schramm. A passionate coach and gifted communicator in his own right, JD Schramm treasures the opportunity to bring out the best in those he teaches, advises, or inspires through his speaking, coaching, and educating. Thousands of students at Stanford, Columbia, NYU, and USC have benefited from his hallmark style of teaching and rigorous feedback to help them speak with conviction and write for impact. JD is also an accomplished author; his book Communicate with Mastery gives readers a rich treasure trove of frameworks and tools for leadership communication. In this episode we talked about how to communicate with mastery. What You'll Learn:- Most common communication mistakes- Top tips to improve your communication- The best communication advice JD Schramm has ever received- Whether or not anyone can become a great communicator - Who are the best teachers of communication skills? Not who you think! We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - JD Schramm’s website: https://jdschramm.com/ - JD’s newsletter: https://jdschramm.substack.com/ - JD’s book, Communicate with Mastery: https://jdschramm.com/books/ - JD on LinkedIn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdschramm/ - The AIM Framework: https://open.substack.com/pub/jdschramm/p/expanding-aim?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Recommended books: - Guide to Presentations by Mary Munter and Lynn Russell- Think Faster Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams - Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read Confident Presenter - https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and Business Presentation Revolution https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #EffectiveCommunication #PersonalDevelopment

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jeremy Connell-Waite. Jeremy Connell-Waite is passionate about helping others to tell better stories, especially executives and future business leaders in the tech industry. He works as a Communications Designer at IBM where he builds narratives for clients around emerging technologies, write speeches for senior executives and lead a performance coaching program for consultants called Impact Storytelling. In this episode we talked about how to tell better business stories. What You'll Learn:- The return on investment storytelling can offer- How readability scores can improve your message - The essentials of a great story from JFK's speechwriter- The core elements that make stories memorable, including key lessons from ballet- Insights into the future of storytelling with AI and one transformative trick to transform your storytelling skills We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypaulwaite/ - BetterStories.org: https://www.betterstories.org/ Mentions: - Ted Sorensen, John F. Kennedy's speechwriter - David M. Axelrod, chief strategist for Barack Obama's presidential campaigns- Yo-Yo Ma, cellist- Neil deGrasse Tyson’s MasterClass (science communication) - Jerry Seinfeld commencement address at Duke - Bryan Stevenson’s TED Talk: We need to talk about an injustice- Erica Chenoweth at TEDxBoulder (3.5% rule) - Gunning Fog Index- Darío Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM research | Speaker - Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence- Ikigai: “a reason to live” Recommended books: - The One Thing- The Trusted Advisor- Narrative and Numbers- Climate of Hope ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read ‘Confident Presenter’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book) and ‘Business Presentation Revolution’ (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/)- To make the most of the books, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Storytelling #BusinessStorytelling #Communication

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with our very own Phil Waknell. Phil Waknell is one of Europe’s leading experts in the new art of presenting, and speaks regularly at major corporations and conferences about better business communication. He teaches business presenting at HEC Paris Executive Education, Europe’s leading executive business school, and is the author of Business Presentation Revolution. Phil has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and TED(x) speakers to prepare and deliver high-impact presentations, as well as coaching leaders at many of Europe’s top companies, delivering seminars and workshops around the world, and acting as Master of Ceremonies for major international events. His clients include Pierre Fabre, Orange, EDF, Microsoft, Sanofi and Kering among other leading international corporations. Phil works fluently in English and French, and he has lived and worked in five countries, giving him a very international outlook. Prior to co-founding Ideas on Stage in 2010, Phil spent many years in leadership positions in Procter & Gamble and Hewlett-Packard, and holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris. In this episode we talked about his journey to a million TEDx views. What You'll Learn:- How to increase your chances of being selected for a TEDx event- The importance of crafting compelling titles for your TED Talk- How to handle unexpected moments during your TED Talk - The power of including a MAGIQ moment to make your talk memorable- The mindset of generosity to amplify the impact of your TEDx Talk We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waknell - Phil’s TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/yoD8RMq2OkU?si=eliKAjyNOLsLgkue - Ideas on Stage website: https://www.ideasonstage.com/ ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read Confident Presenter https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/ and Business Presentation Revolution https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/ - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #TEDTalks #TEDx #TEDxTalks #TEDxSpeaker

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lynne Parker. Lynne Parker founded Funny Women in 2002 in response to a comedy promoter who told her that 'women aren't funny'. She went on to create the Funny Women Awards and, 20 years on, the rest is history. Funny Women is now an acclaimed not for profit community for women to build self-confidence and develop their own distinctive voice. Lynne describes it as her ‘life’s work’ providing a safe, diverse, creative platform that empowers women to perform, write and use humour in business and everyday life. In addition to producing comedy shows and running events, Lynne is a renowned performance coach encouraging people in business and public life to 'Stand Up to Stand Out'. Borrowing techniques from the world of stand-up comedy, Lynne has developed workshops and runs events under the HERlarious brand to improve self-confidence, support health and wellbeing, and build teams. Her work empowers many women both professionally and personally to have a voice. Lynne brings her two worlds together in her podcast, HOW TO HAVE FUN AT WORK with guests from both comedy and business. In this episode we talked about humour in communication. Key takeaways: - The value of humour in business communication is- Challenges with humour in communication- Making humour work in diverse cultures- Humour and gender in the workplace- Tips for those wary of humour's impact on professionalism We hope you enjoy it! ——————— LINKS: www.funnywomen.comwww.herlarious.co.uk Facebook: @wearefunnywomenTwitter: @funnywomen @funnywomenlynne Instagram: @funny_women @funnywomenlynneLinkedIn personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynneparker/ LinkedIn company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/funny-women-ltd_3/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-have-fun-at-work-with-lynne-parker/id1557892778 Recommended: - Charles Dickens- Jane Austen- Logan Murray- Dr Oliver Double- The ‘I Love Lucy’ Show ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read Confident Presenter (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and Business Presentation Revolution (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/) - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #humour #FunnyWomen #FunAtWork

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jack Appleman. Jack Appleman, prominent business writing coach, professor and author of 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing—2nd edition (2018, ATD Press), is driven by the belief that working professionals can dramatically improve their writing by following straightforward techniques. His writing training for organizations including Bayer, Wells Fargo and HBO have helped thousands of individuals achieve better results from their writing. As president of Successful Business Writing, Jack has been a frequent speaker and has published many articles on the importance of good writing and communication. A professor for more than 20 years, he teaches Business Communications at New York University. Jack is also a doctoral candidate at the State University of New York at Albany, exploring the link between employee-manager communication and workplace engagement in pursuit of his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication. In this episode we talked about persuasive business writing. Key takeaways: - The No. 1 Writing Challenge- Driving Action with Email Subject Lines - Active Verbs vs Verbs Hidden in Nouns - The Fast Context Technique for Better Writing - Managing Frustration: Dealing with Rude Messages We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Jack Appleman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackappleman/- 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing: https://amzn.eu/d/1nenmmE - Successful Business Writing: https://successfulbusinesswriting.com/ Recommended books: - Leading in English by D. Vincent Varallo, Joerg Schmitz, Stephan M. Mardyks- Smart Brevity by Roy Schwartz, Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #writing #BusinessWriting #PersuasiveWriting #SuccessfulBusinessWriting #BusinessCommunication #ideasonstagepodcast

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nicole Lowenbraun. Nicole offers a unique perspective on why what you say and how you say it matters, because she’s equal parts speech-language pathologist and business communication expert. Nicole has coached and written for thousands of clients, most of whom top the Fortune 100, with a focus on helping clients find their most authentic and powerful voice. After decades of helping others master their expressive communication skills, Nicole realized the business community (herself, included) was widely neglecting the receptive side of communication – listening. She’s now committed to teaching the world the value of improving both sides of the communication equation and continues to nurture her own skills as a writer, speaker, and listener. With a Master’s in Communication Disorders, Nicole is passionate about fostering more inclusive communication in the workplace, especially with neurodiverse populations. Nicole believes that acceptance of communication differences and a commitment to constant progress is the key to a happier future of work, regardless of industry, role, or experience. Nicole lives in Brooklyn with her plants and is a proud “pizza bagel”: half Italian-Catholic, half Polish-Jewish. She puts the Star of David on top of her Christmas tree. In this episode we talked about how to improve our listening skills. Key takeaways: - The Vital Role of Listening- Roadblocks to Becoming Great Listeners- Why Active Listening isn't Enough - The Art of Adapting Listening to Others- One Question to Improve Your Listening We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Adaptive Listening by Nicole Lowenbraun and Maegan Stephens: https://amzn.eu/d/fIjY3kv- Adaptive Listening website: https://www.duarte.com/resources/books/adaptive-listening/ - The S.A.I.D. Listening Style Finder™: https://su.vc/adaptivelistening Nicole Lowenbraun’s social bios:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_lowenbraun/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.lowenbraun - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lowenbraun-ms-ccc-slp-22016432/ Maegan Stephens’ social bios:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeganstephens?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maegan.stephens - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maeganstephens/ Recommended books: - Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B Rosenberg- If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #listening #ListeningSkills #AdaptiveListening #CommunicationSkills

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Matt Abrahams. Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. In this episode we talked about spontaneous speaking. Key takeaways: - Embrace Imperfection for Effective Communication- The Power of Structure in Spontaneous Speaking- Mastering Concise Communication- Say the Least for Effective Communication- The Journey to Better Communication Skills We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Book: Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams: https://amzn.eu/d/0fAJFz8 - Matt Abrahams’ website: https://mattabrahams.com/ - Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/ - Think Fast Talk Smart The Podcast: https://mattabrahams.com/podcast/ Recommended books: - Made to Stick by Dan Heath and Chip Heath - Improv Wisdom by Patricia Ryan Madson ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #CommunicationTips #CommunicationSkills #CommunicationStrategy

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with John Roussot. John Roussot is the founder and CEO of FiiT4GROWTH, a renowned business coaching and online training platform that helps individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. He has more than twenty-two years of experience in coaching, mentoring and guiding people towards personal and professional success, establishing himself as a multi-award-winning business coach and leadership development trainer. Passionate about empowering others, John has worked with individuals, teams and businesses in thirty-three countries. He synthesises global best practices into easy-to-understand frameworks, strategies and tools to help people achieve lasting, holistic success in their personal and professional lives. In this episode we talked about personal mastery and professional excellence. John shared many valuable tips and insights for public speakers. Key takeaways: - Change Begins with Awareness- Cultivating a Beginner's Mindset- Progress Over Perfection- Make Progress with the 80% Rule- The Power of Mastering the Fundamentals We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - John on LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnroussot/ - John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnroussot/ - Website: https://www.johnroussot.com/ - John’s book, Liberate Your Greatness: www.liberateyourgreatness.com Recommended books: - Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl - Start With Why by Simon Sinek - Glow In The Dark by Mark Leruste - The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy - Atomic Habits by James Clear ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #PersonalMastery #ProfessionalExcellence #mindset #growth #PersonalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Daniel H. Pink. Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family. In this episode we talked about how to persuade, convince and influence others. Key takeaways: - The Foundation of Effective Presentations- 3 Essential Questions for Crafting Impactful Pitches- Communicating the 1%- Tomorrow's Must-Have Skills- Successful vs. Unsuccessful Pitches We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Daniel Pink’s website: https://www.danpink.com/ - The Pinkcast newsletter: https://www.danpink.com/pinkcast/ Recommended books: - Influence, by Robert Cialdini - Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #DanPink #DanielPink #pitching #SalesPresentation #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Tara Halliday. Tara Halliday is a specialist Imposter Syndrome Coach. She guides high-achieving leaders to eliminate imposter syndrome and develop energy, focus, calm resilience and effortless confidence. She has a PhD in Engineering and over 20 years’ experience as a qualified holistic therapist and certified coach. Tara brings a practical and scientific approach to helping high-performers reach their highest potential. She is the author of the best-selling books ‘Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome’ and ‘Outsmart Imposter Syndrome’. Her mission and passion are to free high-achievers and leaders from unnecessary, internal suffering so they can live happy, meaningful, successful lives. In this episode we talked about imposter syndrome and how you can free yourself from it. Key takeaways: - The root cause of imposter syndrome - The anatomy of imposter syndrome triggers- Why imposter syndrome is not about mindset - The flaw in 'be yourself' for self-improvement- The downside of seeing imposter syndrome positively We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Tara’s website: www.completesuccess.co.uk - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-halliday-phd/ - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OutsmartImposterSyndrome ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dan Roam. Dan Roam is the author of six international bestselling books on visual storytelling which have been translated into 31 languages. "The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems with Pictures" was named by Fast Company, The London Times, and BusinessWeek as 'Creativity Book of the Year.' Dan has helped leaders at Google, Microsoft, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Deloitte, IBM, the US Navy, and the White House solve complex problems with simple pictures. Dan and his whiteboard have been guests on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NPR. Dan lives in San Francisco. In this episode we talked about visual storytelling. Key takeaways- The #1 Memory Tip- How to Tell a Great Story- The Best Way to Capture Attention- 2 Online Presentation Tips- 3 Golden Rules for Presenting We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Dan’s website: https://www.danroam.com/- Napkin Academy: https://napkinacademy.com/- Here's the Memory Trick That Science Says Works, Time Magazine: https://time.com/4304589/memory-picture-draw/ Dan Roam’s books: - The Back of the Napkin: https://a.co/d/h1CKLum- Draw to Win: https://a.co/d/00rjj2v- Show and Tell: https://a.co/d/4KA7WEP- Blah Blah Blah: https://a.co/d/hloULrN- The Pop-up Pitch: https://a.co/d/j6mTpxj Recommended books: - The Writer's Journey: https://a.co/d/cNHEhS4- Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: https://a.co/d/6emkjTa- Black Box Thinking: https://amzn.eu/d/c4KByRN ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe- To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score- Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #VisualStorytelling #VisualThinking #VisualCommunication

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jon Schwabish. Dr. Jonathan Schwabish is an economist, writer, teacher, and data communications expert. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how analysts, researchers, and scholars communicate their findings. Across three books, he has provided a comprehensive guide to creating, communicating, and distributing data-rich content. Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks coaches people through preparing, designing, and delivering data communication products; Elevate the Debate: A Multilayered Approach to Communicating Your Research helps people develop a strategic plan to communicating their work across multiple platforms and channels; and Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks details essential strategies to create more effective data visualizations. He is on Twitter @jschwabish. In this episode we talked about how to improve your data visualisations. This conversation is useful for just about anyone asked to share some slides showing data. Key takeaways: - Why data visualisation makes the difference- Putting the audience first when communicating data- How to explain graphs with ease- Using the right graph for your data - The golden rule of data visualisation We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - PolicyViz website: https://policyviz.com/ - @jschwabish on Twitter and Instagram- The PolicyViz Newsletter: https://policyviz.com/about/newsletter/ - Jon Schwabish at TEDxBigData: https://youtu.be/wn6zEmlcj7U - The Do No Harm Project: https://www.urban.org/projects/do-no-harm-project Data Visualisation Tools (beyond Excel) - R: https://www.r-project.org/ - Datawrapper: https://www.datawrapper.de/ - Flourish: https://flourish.studio/ - Tableau: https://www.tableau.com/ - Power BI: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/ Jon Schwabish’s books: - Better Data Visualizations: https://a.co/d/hY22E8W- Better Presentations: https://a.co/d/g8WrEQZ- Elevate the Debate: https://a.co/d/95dwBbc- Data Visualization in Excel: https://a.co/d/22aN9T6 Recommended books: - Functional Aesthetics for Data Visualization: https://a.co/d/cK8819x- Building Science Graphics: https://a.co/d/3qXPrbk- Joyful Infographics: https://a.co/d/cIRLBxz ———————IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke for the second time with Matt Essam. Matt Essam is the founder of Creative Life, a business accelerator program exclusively for award winning creative agencies. He is also a highly sought-after business coach and has been featured on podcasts alongside the likes of Seth Godin, Austin Kleon, Danille La Porte and many more. His international best-selling book Create and Prosper received critical acclaim from industry leading figures and has been read by creative business owners across the globe. In this episode we talked about the art of sales. We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - Website: www.mattessam.co.uk- Matt’s book, Create And Prosper: https://www.mattessam.co.uk/create-and-prosper - Scorecard: https://dreamclients.scoreapp.com/- Social handle: @matt_essam- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_essam/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattessam/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_essam Recommended books and other links: - SPIN®-Selling by Neil Rackham - To Sell is Human by Dan Pink - Matt’s sales coach: https://chriskenneycoaching.com/ ——————— Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with the legendary Seth Godin. Seth Godin is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world. His newest project is leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac. In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. His podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide. In 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. More than 20,000 people have taken the powerful Akimbo workshops he founded, including the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar. In this episode we talked about how to get your ideas to spread. Key Takeaways - Why ideas spread- The power of tension in engaging talks- The best way to start a talk- The right way to use PowerPoint- The power of concise communication We hope you enjoy it! ———————Links: - The Carbon Almanac: https://thecarbonalmanac.org/ - Seth’s latest book ‘The Song of Significance’: https://amzn.eu/d/hmMFljV Recommended books and authors:- The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander - Garr Reynolds - Nancy Duarte ———————Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Emma Ledden. Emma is an international Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Communication and Learning Specialist. During her career to date, she has been an MTV VJ, BBC TV presenter, radio host, businesswoman, and author. Over the past 10 years, after making the move from Media into Business, Emma developed a unique approach to Business Communication called Audience Focused Presenting based on her exceptional experience. This globally recognised approach is based on the professional presentation secrets Emma learned while working as a television presenter for MTV and the BBC. This approach is published in the bestselling and CMI awarded 'The Presentation Book 2 E'. Today, Emma is a leading international Communication & Learning Specialist and a regular media contributor on a range of topics in Ireland and the UK. This episode is packed full with great insights to help you take your presentations to a higher level. We hope you enjoy it! ————— Links: - Emma's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaledden/ - The Presentation Book: https://emmaledden.com/product/the-presentation-book-2e/ Recommended books: - Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds - Resonate by Nancy Duarte - Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo ————— Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke once again with Mark Leruste. Mark Leruste is the CEO and Founder of Ministry of Purpose©, best-selling author of “Glow in the Dark” (Hachette UK), keynote speaker, proud dyslexic thinker and the award-winning host of The Unconventionalists© podcast. A sought-after speaker at industry conferences and Fortune 500 companies, Mark's TEDx talk has been watched over a million times. Mark previously served as Country Manager at the Movember Foundation, where he helped raise €2.8 million for men's health, inspiring 110,000 fundraisers to sign up, winning multiple awards along the way. His new book “Glow in the Dark” (Hachette UK) is a must read for every entrepreneur and business leader who wants to raise their profile and turn their personal story into a powerful asset that gets noticed. Mark believes in creating a future worth striving for. That's why he's an advisor and early-stage angel investor in purpose-driven startups including Oddbox, Circa5000, Brewdog, Coconut, ScoreApp, Wearth, Frahm, Farewill and This. In this episode we talked about how sharing your personal story can transform your business and change your life. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Mark's links: ​​- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/markleruste - Mark's best-selling book Glow in the Dark: www.glowinthedarkbook.com - Scorecard: www.becomethespotlight.com Mark's suggestions: - Nanette by Hannah Gadsby (Standup comedy show on Netflix) - The Gap by Ira Glass: https://youtu.be/91FQKciKfHI Recommended books: - Do Story by Bobette Buster - The Storyteller's Secret by Carmine Gallo - Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - I Got There by JeVon McCormick - Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your current presentation skills. It's free, easy, and takes just 3 minutes to complete: https://ideasonstage.com/score Join our free live web class to learn how to grow your business, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact through great presenting: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Tomas Svitorka. Tomas is a professional life & performance coach, business mentor, speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and the founder of OK is NOT enough – the core philosophy he uses to coach professionals and entrepreneurs to help improve their performance and lifestyle way beyond just OK. In this episode we talked about personal performance, confidence and self-belief, with a big focus on public speaking. We hope you enjoy it! Links: - Tomas' website: https://okisnotenough.com/ - The Ultimate Self-Confidence Guide (2022): 63+ Practical Tips: https://tomassvitorka.com/how-to-be-more-confident-self-confidence-guide/ Tomas recommended three books: - The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz - Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely - Influence by Robert Cialdini +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nic Marks. Nic was once described as a "statistician with a soul” due to his unusual combination of 'hard' statistical skills and 'soft' people skills. He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change. In 2010 Nic gave a TED talk on his previous work in public policy, which has now been watched over 2.5 million times. In this episode we talked about his experience speaking at TED. We hope you enjoy it! Links: - Friday Pulse: https://fridaypulse.com/ - Nic Mark's website: https://nicmarks.org/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/ Books mentioned: - Happy Ever After by Paul Dolan - The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter - Friends by Robin Dunbar +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. Abbie Maroño. Dr. Abbie Marono is the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC. Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Abbie is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. She completed her PhD in behavior analysis and is the director of the research network Behavioural Research In Communications (BRINC). Abbie lectures at academic institutions and is an active member of The Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) and Researchers in Behaviour Sequence Analysis (ReBSA). In this episode we talked about body language and nonverbal communication in the context of public speaking. We hope you enjoy it! Links: * Dr. Abbie Maroño's website: https://www.abbiemarono.com/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maro%C3%B1o-phd-35ab2611a/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/abbiejmarono Books mentioned: * What Every Body Is Saying - Joe Navarro * Louder Than Words - Joe Navarro * Bodily Communication - Michael Argyle * Manwatching - Desmond Morris * The Naked Ape - Desmond Morris +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Serena Sabala. Serena is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Trainer who has studied the subjects of wellness and nutrition for over ten years and has a unique approach to health. She is the author of the highly rated book “Make The Shift - A Prove Method for Busy Professionals to Transform their Health, Wellbeing and Confidence” When she was only 8 years old her father, a very successful and busy entrepreneur, got really sick, with huge consequences for him and the whole family. As a result of her childhood experiences, Serena has developed an interest in wellbeing practices which started at a very young age. Together with her husband Eugene, she runs Whole Shift Wellness: their proven method was developed over 20+ years of combined experience transforming the wellbeing of over 500 professionals across 5 countries. In this episode we talked about how the food you eat can boost your confidence. We hope you enjoy it! Books mentioned: - The Pleasure Trap by Douglas J. Lisle - Whole by Colin Campbell +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lucy McCarraher. Lucy is the Founder (with Joe Gregory) of Rethink Press, Founder of the Business Book Awards, Founding Judge of the Speaker Awards and the author of 13 books (six about writing books). She has designed and delivers the Bookbuilder – write your book in 90 days – programme, and has mentored over 1,000 entrepreneur authors through writing their books. She regularly speaks about the benefits and importance of writing your book to build your business, and has been on a mission to get more women, especially, to write and publish their books. In this episode we talked about how writing your book makes you a better speaker and communicator. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Yulia Barnakova. Yulia is passionate about helping people – from business leaders to creatives – stay future-ready and on the leading edge. She is recognized as a Microsoft MVP for her insights on the future of work and presenting, including innovative ways to use 3D, VR, PowerPoint, and videoconferencing platforms. She conducts the annual "Future of Presentations" talk at the Presentation Summit, and her TEDx talk “Think You're Not Tech Savvy? Here's Why You Are” explores how people can stretch themselves into new technology. She also has a series of video tutorials on creative presentation tricks, which have been viewed over 8 million times. She believes constant learning and experimentation is critical to staying relevant – no matter what the future of work may bring. In this episode we talked about the future of presentations. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass Links and resources mentioned: Somnium Space https://www.somniumspace.com/ Orai https://www.orai.com/ Speako https://www.speako.com/ VirtualSpeech: https://virtualspeech.com/ Miro https://miro.com/ AltspaceVR https://altvr.com/ Microsoft Mesh Launch Keynote: https://youtu.be/oGSWXoFYCLw Frame https://framevr.io/ Inside https://inside.com/ Discord https://discord.com/ The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything (by Matthew Ball) Cathy Hackl (Metaverse expert)

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Stephy Hogan. Stephy is an accessible design expert who has been working in the design field for more than 20 years. She is an accessible design advocate at IBM, has created the Accessible Design Lab channel on YouTube, and is a frequent accessible design speaker. As an ADHDer herself, her experience as a neurodiverse designer has driven her passion and purpose to get more people interested and involved in accessible design initiatives. In this episode we talked about how to design accessible presentations. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with James Church. James is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Investable Entrepreneur: How to convince investors your business is the one to back, and co-founder and COO of Robot Mascot. He's on a mission to stop great ideas failing due to poor communication and is frustrated to see so many founders struggle to raise the capital they need because they're unable to convince investors their business is the one to back. James is passionate about working with founders to present a clear, concise and credible business case to investors. James has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and Forbes. He's run mentoring sessions at Tech Hub, Google Campus and Runway East, and delivered mastermind sessions for accelerators run by The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Design Museum, Dent Global and the University of East Anglia. In this episode we talked about how to pitch investors. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Michael Alley. Holding a master of science in electrical engineering and a master of fine arts in writing, Michael Alley is a teaching professor of engineering communication at Penn State. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations and The Craft of Scientific Writing. Over the past decade, he has taught presentations and writing to engineers and scientists on four continents. Sites include Google, Harvard Medical School, MIT, Texas Instruments, the University of Oslo, and the University of Illinois. Alley's website on presentations (www.assertion-evidence.com) is a top Google listing for engineering presentations and his website on writing (www.craftofscientificwriting.com) is a top Google listing for engineering writing. In this episode we talked about how to create effective scientific and engineering presentations. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. John Medina. DR. JOHN J. MEDINA is a developmental molecular biologist focused on the genes involved in human brain development and the genetics of psychiatric disorders. He is an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Medina has been named Outstanding Faculty of the Year at the College of Engineering at the University of Washington; the Merrill Dow/Continuing Medical Education National Teacher of the Year; and, twice, the Bioengineering Student Association Teacher of the Year. Medina has been a consultant to the Education Commission of the States and a regular speaker on the relationship between neurology and education. He also writes the "Molecules of the Mind" column for the Psychiatric Times. He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller ‘Brain Rules'. Medina has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. In this episode we talked about what science tells us about what works and what doesn't work when we communicate our ideas. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Carmine Gallo. Carmine Gallo is a communication coach for the world's most admired brands. He's a Harvard instructor, leadership advisor, and bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than 40 languages. He has worked directly with entrepreneurs and CEOs who run companies that touch your life every day: Intel, Amazon Web Services, Google, LinkedIn, Pfizer, Walmart, and many other brands. Carmine also writes monthly columns as a senior contributor for Forbes, Inc, Harvard Business Review, and Inc Magazine. In this episode we talked about all things public speaking. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Patti Sanchez. Patti Sanchez, Duarte's Chief Strategy Officer, writes books, creates frameworks, and helps clients connect with audiences through persuasive presentations and story-based communications. She is the co-author of the award-winning book, Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols, and the author of Presenting Virtually: Communicate and Connect With Online Audiences. Patti leads an expert team of communication consultants and creative writers who help clients move their audiences in one powerful moment or in a movement over time. In this episode we talked about all things virtual presentations. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Rachel Schofield. Rachel Schofield is a Certified Career and Personal Development Coach and Founder of “ReWork Your Life”. Before making her own career pivot, Rachel reported and presented for the BBC for over twenty years, predominantly at the organisation's flagship 24-hour News Channel. She has interviewed guests from politicians and protesters, to probation officers and priests. Underpinning both her journalism and her coaching are the deep listening, expert questioning and analytical skills vital to get to the heart of people's complex stories and create challenge and, ultimately, change. In this episode we talked about presenting news, asking powerful questions, mastering the Q&A, speaking 'off the cuff', deep listening, confidence, nerves, and much more. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Rachel Miller. Rachel is a Chartered PR Practitioner and Founder of All Things IC, which she established in 2013. She specialises in internal communication and advises companies around the globe through her work as a trainer, consultant and mentor. Rachel has worked in the field of Communications since 1999 and is a Fellow of both the Institute of Internal Communication and Chartered Institute of Public Relations. In 2020 she was awarded the CIPR President's Medal for distinguished service to Public Relations and is a Member of the Company of Communicators. To date she has trained 2,500 professional communicators through her work and is a regular keynote speaker on stages around the world. She hosts the popular Candid Comms podcast and has written her All Things IC blog for 12 years. In this episode we talked about all things internal communication. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Roger Mavity. A truly original businessman whose career straddles the creative and the commercial. For ten years he ran his own ad agency, Mavity Gilmore, and for the last seven years was CEO of Sir Terence Conran's empire. In between he was Chief Executive of Granada Group's leisure and technology divisions, and masterminded Granada's pitch for Forte Group, still the largest successful hostile takeover in British commercial history. “Without doubt the best presenter I've ever met” Lord Allen, founding Chief Executive of ITV Among other books, he has published “Life's a Pitch”, a worldwide bestseller on the art of pitching. His latest book, “Terence…the man who invented design”, co-authored with Stephen Bayley, is a study of the extraordinary life and contradictions of Sir Terence Conran. In this episode we talked about all things pitching. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

Michael Rickwood from Ideas on Stage spoke with Legendary Presentation Coach, Jerry Weissman, on his Methodology and the unification of the presenter's skills. Jerry, whose career has spanned more than 3 decades as a consultant, has helped many business leaders in Silicon Valley and the wider world, find their winning communication strategy to gain investment and sell their ideas.

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Emily Bal. Emily Bal is a confidence coach who helps people realise how extraordinary they are so they can confidently take control and create positive change in their work and lives. After nearly five years of coaching Emily has recently added colour analysis to her offering as the universal language of colour and clothes create a first impression before a single word is said and looking and feeling your very best every day can have a huge impact on your confidence. So, whether you are speaking on stage in front of hundreds, interviewing for a job in front of a panel or pitching for new business in front of one, knowing how to give the best first impression is key and Emily can show you how. In this episode we talked about how the colours you wear influence your presentations. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

In this episode we spoke with Sean Weafer. Sean is The Coaching Sensei at SeanWeafer.com and at the G2SCoachingSchool.com which provides premium coaching skills training globally and online. He coaches financial, accounting, legal and other expert leaders and professionals from firms such as Indeed.com, Microsoft, Elavon and Grant Thornton on how to move from being an Expert to an Influencer and able to project their expertise and be recognised for their value at team, board, organisational and client level. He is an experienced global speaker and MC and is an author of three books on coaching, business communications and Feminine spirituality and the importance of personal balance. In this episode we talked about all things sales communication. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode we spoke with Alan Stevens. Alan is a reputation expert who was Past President of the Global Speakers Federation and is the director of MediaCoach. He is also an author and journalist, and has been both a TV presenter and expert interviewee. The Independent newspaper listed him as “one of the top 10 media experts in the UK”. His book "The Pocket Media Coach" was published in 2005. In this episode we talked about essential media skills, including: - Tips for TV and Radio appearances - Body language - Developing a core message - Panel discussions - Handling tough questions and hostile audiences - and much more... We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

In this episode we spoke with Bridget Rooth. Bridget is an entrepreneur, trainer, language buff and lifetime adventurer. She has worked all over the world, including 12-year stints in both France and China. She has combined her two loves of business & wellness in her company MindSteadyGo. Bridget is also an expert in breathing. In this episode we talked about how you can use your breathing to communicate more effectively. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Susanne Evans. Susanne is an organisation change consultant, coach and researcher on a mission to change the way that transformations are managed in organisations. In this episode we talked about all things business storytelling. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://ideasonstage.com/score Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our free, live web class on all things presentation skills: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

In this episode, we spoke with Helena Demuynck. Helena is the Founding Partner of Konsensus Leadership Coaching & Development and oxygen4leadership. She is an evangelist for leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to find the true North based on their authenticity, values, and purpose. Her mission is to support them in bringing their best version into the world. In this episode we talked about conversational intelligence, the power of listening, creating a culture where difficult conversations become comfortable, giving feedback, and much more. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://presentationscorecard.scoreapp.com/ Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our FREE Masterclass "5 Key Success Factors for Great Presentations": http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

On July 14th, 2021 – a very revolutionary date – Business Presentation Revolution hits the shelves. Author Phil Waknell, co-founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage, is joined by world-renowned presentation specialist and author of Presentation Zen, Garr Reynolds, to discuss why we need a revolution, what's in the book, and why business leaders need to join this revolution. Find out more about Business Presentation Revolution at http://book.businesspresentationrevolution.com Follow Garr's blog and discover his books at https://www.presentationzen.com Also available as a video podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ideasonstage Please subscribe for regular insights into leadership and communication from renowned experts around the world.

In this episode, we spoke with John Pollack. John helps people tap the full potential of language to articulate ideas, reveal truths, and persuade others to action. His fluency flows from working in journalism, politics, philanthropy and the corporate arena. A former Presidential Speechwriter for Bill Clinton, John has spent more than 15 years as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, public sector leaders and major philanthropists. He is the author of 4 books, including Shortcut: How Analogies Reveal Connections, Spark Innovation and Sell Our Greatest Ideas. In this episode we talked about the power of analogies in communication and speechwriting. We hope you enjoy it! +++ Take the Impactful Presenter Scorecard to benchmark your ability to deliver powerful presentations and identify opportunities for improvement: https://presentationscorecard.scoreapp.com/ Want to learn more about how you can grow your business and increase your influence through great presenting? Register today for our FREE Masterclass "3 Key Success Factors for Great Presentations": http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com

In this episode we spoke with Jackie Handy. Formerly a top performing manager for 2 decades, Jackie now works with others to give back the recipe for leadership and inclusion success. She is the author of “The little book of Belonging – your weekly guide to inclusive habits”, which aims to make inclusion a simple, yet consistent journey for everyone. Along with being an author, Jackie is a TEDx and event speaker and training consultant. In this episode we talked about inclusion and diversity and why they matter in communication. In particular: - Embracing inclusion and diversity in public speaking - The impact of the language we use - Small steps to develop a more inclusive communication style at work ...and much more! We hope you enjoy it! +++ If you'd like to learn more about effective public speaking and presentation skills, join us for our next FREE web class: http://ideasonstageuk.eventbrite.com