The Speaker's Secrets

It's a celebration!!! It's the 200th episode of The Speaker's Secrets, and if you're reading this, Edrico only has one message for you. Thank you!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

This isn't a call to be complacent. It's a call to practice the feeling of gratitude, so that it's natural once your goals truly start manifesting. Tune in to learn more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

We are more connected than we have ever been. Phones, social media, email, work, family, friends — there is always an opportunity to connect somewhere. The important question then becomes… “How are we disconnecting?” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

If you had the the opportunity to redo your last moments with a loved one, a friend, a school teacher, a pet — what would you do? What would you change? The way life is set up, any of the experiences you are having with others might just be your last. Tune in to discover a strategy that will allow you to make most of all of your moments - for the rest of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Sometimes, we just need to pause and SIMPLIFY our lives so we can move forward. An easy way to do this is to identify just 3 simple words. Tune in to this episode and you'll understand how a simple 3 words can change the trajectory of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

As humans, many times we think about the “what” or “how” first instead of really taking a step back and clarifying our “why”. Understanding our why before everything can provide a lot of clarity — and save us from unwanted outcomes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Let's face it: we tie our productivity to our worth. In society, if you're not DOING, you can be viewed as lazy, unfocused, and undeserving. But what if productivity didn't have to be the measure of a successful day or even a successful life? This episode invites us to reimagine our relationship with productivity and calls us to reassess how we value ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Sometimes, we find that the message becomes even more relevant with time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

“You can't change the past.” We've heard this all our lives, but is it true? Is the past set in stone, never to be altered or edited? The answer may surprise you. This episode holds the insight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

It's a timely reminder. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

How many people did you show up for today? Your family, your kids, your parents, your partner, your job? And now reflect. How have you shown up for yourself? If we are to have meaningful lives, we must remember that showing up for ourselves is our top priority… always. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Some of the best advice I've heard: “You have to slow down in order to speed up.” A lot has been going on in our lives and the world. Right now, we honestly need to examine the ways we're slowing down to keep ourselves sustained. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

In this episode, we are all challenged to partake in a simple exercise that will contribute to lifelong changes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

As long as we're growing, that's all that matters. I'm inviting you to grow with me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

And my life has changed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Death is uncomfortable. Who seriously wants to talk about it? But it's a part of life. Knowing that it's inevitable, it makes sense for us to prepare ourselves for it and use this truth to not only live our lives to the fullest potential, but to cherish our loved ones while we have them as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

It's the key to moving forward, even during the times you don't feel like it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Black, white. Hot, cold. Negative, positive. Life is ALL about balance. When we're balanced, we're in alignment with life. This episode asks us to truly inquire, “How balanced am I, and how can I bring more balance into my life?” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

On a scale from 1-10, how vulnerable were you yesterday? Last week? Did you make it a priority to be “real” or were you concerned with keeping up appearances? As we continue to move through this year, we really should re-examine how we relate to the world. The changes that follow will undoubtedly be worth it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Grateful to make it to 30 years on this Earth. This episode captures exactly where I'm at — and captures some info that can take all of us forward in the decades to come. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

The life philosophy, Stoicism, provides us with some really helpful life info when it comes to what's in our control. This is a simple episode, but it applies to every day life. Let's accept this challenge and level up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

This episode introduces you to Nora. Through this character, we come to an understanding about how the grass we have is actually much greener than we think… A perfect reminder for us all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Sometimes we get really specific about our goals and objectives in my time. And it can work… But not always. The goal is to make it general, to set yourself up for daily, consistent wins. This episode shows you how. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

How do you view abundance? Do you have any mental blocks? This episode invites all of us to take a step back and rethink it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Ramona J. Smith is an international award-winning public speaker who holds the prestigious title of the 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking. She surpassed over 30,000 people to receive such an honor. Her stage presence and intellectual delivery makes Ramona one of the most sought-after public speakers in the world. She has given keynote addresses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Brazil, India and Malaysia. She has been featured on Forbes.com, Business Insider, INC.com, and a number of other credible news outlets. Ramona authored the best-selling eBook, 'A World Champion's Guide to Public Speaking: 10 Optimal Tips to Master the Art of Public Speaking'. In addition to being an educator, author, blogger and poet; her greatest joy is being a mom to her miraculous son Ryan. Find out more about Ramona at: https://www.ramonajsmith.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Valentine's Day will come. Valentine's Day will go. And when it goes, can you really say you love yourself? Have you thought about ways to show move love to others? What about your parts that are hard to love? This episode presents a challenge to us all to look deeper into this phenomenon we call “love”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Let's be done with the same-old, same-old. We've had enough of that! Instead — this year, let's challenge ourselves to do things differently. This episode gives us 5 SMALL things to put into practice that will make a BIG difference in helping us edge out the rest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

If there's one thing we need to be doing right now, it's dreaming bigger. If you're reading this right now, you were not destined to play small. Tune in and join me on this journey of expanding our horizons. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary leader, an undefeated pioneer in the right for civil rights. In this episode, through celebrating his life — we receive information and inspiration that will transform our own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Let's throw out New Year's Resolutions and focus on INTENTION. This episode gives us a solid framework to master our 2022, and honestly, the rest of our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Happy new year!!!

Digest it. Internalize it. Bask in it. Learn it. Live it. Be it. https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerssecrets/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Stephen J. Thompson was born and raised in Nassau, Bahamas. He's the Chief Mental Health Officer and Founding CEO of Thompson Counseling & Consulting; a counseling and organizational consulting firm virtually based in The Bahamas. Stephen is a trained Clinical Forensic Psychologist and Psychotherapist and has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology.  Stephen is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership & Development. His research is focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Wellness through the lens of the intersectionality of Mental Health and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with an emphasis on Gender and Gender Equality. Stephen has extensive mental health experience in treating individuals, couples, adolescents, and families with a broad range of mental health-related and other related challenges.  Join Stephen and me and we have this enlightening discussion about how mental health and communication are intertwined, and what we need to know about them.  Find Stephen at: Website - https://thompson-cc.com/ LinkedIn - https://bs.linkedin.com/in/stephen-thompson-m-a-qmhp-7aaba45a?trk=public_profile_browsemap Instagram - https://instagram.com/thompson-tcc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

When the spotlight is on you, when push comes to shove, when you're expected to perform — you need something easily accessible to reference to be successful. This episode takes all the guess work out and simplifies it for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

It's time to take stock of where we're truly putting our energy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

This episode presents a framework for lifelong inner peace through giving thanks for the little things. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

One thing about life: it's gonna bring some changes. Point blank, period. Sometimes these transitionary periods are difficult to deal with. Think about losing a loved one, or a finding out about a new health concern. How do we navigate the waters of change? This episode holds those insights. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

In this episode, I share the strategies that helped me to secure a new job. Perfect episode for job seekers. And even if you aren't looking for work, these tips will assist you in effectively vocalizing your strengths and accomplishments. | Check out the Self Made Millennial YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/IV30jAw7dxA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Really think. Are there places in your life where you're settling for less than you deserve? Think again. When was the last time you made a leap out of your comfort zone. In this episode, I share a major life change that has forced me to evaluate these questions — and will help you as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

In the midst of everything we have going on, this episode invites us to sit, feel and reflect. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

I'd be lying if I say I always feel like doing what it is I need to do. Many times, motivation is fickle, and sometimes adulting is annoying. So — how do you get things done (well) in those moments where motivation is scarce, and you don't feel like doing anything at all? The answers lie within this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

We hear it all the time: life is short. But do we really internalize this? We can literally be here today and gone tomorrow. With this in mind, it's imperative that we make a conscious choice to enjoy our lives while we have it. This episode forces us to ask, "When was the last time?" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

We tend to speak more quickly when we're nervous. It's natural. But — speaking too quickly can cause make us seem jittery and unprepared, and not allow our audience to fully grasp what we're putting down. It works against us. This episode uncovers tactics that help us in slowing down our communication and perfecting it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

How does it feel when you're being ignored? What about... when someone else just thinks about themselves and doesn't consider your feelings? I agree: it feels horrible. Knowing this — ANYTIME we speak, we ALWAYS need to keep our audience in mind. This episode provides 3 super simple ways to do this. It doesn't require much effort from you, but it'll make a huge difference to those on the other end. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

As communicators, there are things we can do and say that cause us to shoot ourselves in the feet before we start walking (figuratively speaking, of course). This episode delves into what this looks like, but more importantly, how to avoid doing this so that credibility is all others see and feel. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

An important factor on our road to health, wealth and success in communication and public speaking is our ability to set boundaries. This episode forces us to look at the areas where we need to redirect our time and energy to continue to emerge as our best selves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

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A timely message that we all need right now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Impostor Syndrome is something that we ALL face. (Yes, even Michelle Obama and Albert Einstein). It's when we underestimate our skills, our talents, and our worth. While Impostor Syndrome isn't our fault, it's reality - and we need to learn how to overcome it in order to be our best selves. This episode not only explains what this syndrome is, but provides easy-to-apply tactics to overcome it and be the powerhouse that you are. Tune in for those gems

How do you produce when you don't feel like it? How do find positivity when negativity seems to cloud your thoughts? How do you find purpose in every day, no matter what? The Power of One. In this episode, Edrico expounds on how this philosophy helps you continue pushing forward, even in your darkest moments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support

Ashley Nicole Kirkwood is an exceptional professional relied upon for her legal expertise and business savvy supporting both billion-dollar brands and emerging businesses to provide strategic legal advisory services. After graduating top of her class at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and going to trial around the country for Fortune 100 corporations, Ashley left her mid-six-figure salary to launch her own corporate law firm, Mobile General Counsel. Now, Ashley runs both a law firm and a speaking business, Speak Your Way To Cash where she helps thought leaders and speakers how to land five and six-figure corporate licensing deals. Through her law firm, Mobile General Counsel, she helps entrepreneurs with critical elements of their business such as trademarks, intellectual property, employment law, diversity & inclusion, negotiations, and contracts. When Ashley speaks, crowds listen, gaining recognition throughout her career from Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, Crain's Chicago Business, The American Lawyer, The Jam, Black Enterprise, and many more. Find out more about Ashley at ashleynicolekirkwood.com and speakyourwaytocash.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thespeakerssecrets/support