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Season 3 of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors is coming very soon. Ahead of the launch, Jeff shares with you some of his favourite guests from previous seasons.--In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!! Em co-founded a business that offered interactive stress management workshops, leadership programmes and coaching. In 2020, she branched out on her own to deliver workplace talks, events and coaching to address staff happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on her experience with clowning, she employs pioneering techniques that force leaders to ‘take fun seriously' at a time when, she believes, ‘it's never been more important to find joy.'Emma coaches CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on life at the intersection of clowning and business – she shows you how clowning can make you a better business person and leader. Emma and Jeff discuss the masks that many of us wear as professionals; often pretending to be someone different at work to at home. By removing these masks and being more authentic and present we can often reduce anxiety, increase productivity and be happier at work! Em shares how to bring your human side to work through storytelling. She also has some fantastic advice for anyone struggling with any sort of challenge – to free yourself by just sitting and cutting yourself off from the ‘noise' around you. Allowing yourself time to breath and reflect can be so powerful when it comes to needing to find a way forward.  Emma Stroud's book ‘Lessons of a Clown' on Amazon Hosted by Jeff Dewing Discover Cloudfm GroupWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn

In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!! Em co-founded a business that offered interactive stress management workshops, leadership programmes and coaching. In 2020, she branched out on her own to deliver workplace talks, events and coaching to address staff happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on her experience with clowning, she employs pioneering techniques that force leaders to ‘take fun seriously' at a time when, she believes, ‘it's never been more important to find joy.' Emma coaches CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on life at the intersection of clowning and business – she shows you how clowning can make you a better business person and leader. Emma and Jeff discuss the masks that many of us wear as professionals; often pretending to be someone different at work to at home. By removing these masks and being more authentic and present we can often reduce anxiety, increase productivity and be happier at work! Em shares how to bring your human side to work through storytelling. She also has some fantastic advice for anyone struggling with any sort of challenge – to free yourself by just sitting and cutting yourself off from the ‘noise' around you. Allowing yourself time to breath and reflect can be so powerful when it comes to needing to find a way forward. Emma Stroud's book ‘Lessons of a Clown' on Amazon Hosted by Jeff Dewing Discover Cloudfm Group Website  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  LinkedIn

Emma Stroud is an amazing creator, podcaster, author, speaker, MC, coach, and clown! Her mission is to get people to laugh, think, and play more. She wants to help you to be brilliant. She has been a performer for over twenty years – acting, clowning, devising, improvising, and directing. She has a passion for creating stories that provoke laughter and thought in every audience.Find her at: http://emmastroud.london/Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: https://podfollow.com/playfulhumans/Theme Music: Chasing the Sunshine by Pink Zebra - Licenced at Envato ElementsSupport the show

In this episode I'm a guest on Emma Stroud's entertaining podcast called “Clowning Around”. Fast paced, funny and poignant – watch out for Emma's sidekick clown who makes her appearance. This is an episode like no other.

In this episode I speak with Emma Stroud. Emma is a clown, comedian, and author of the book “Lessons from a Clown”. Emma explains the history and art form of clowning in Europe. She tells us what she learnt studying clowning and discovering the different masks we wear. She tells us about one of her clown characters “Orange” and how that character emerged. Emma talks about the importance of play in life. She talks about how adults look at play in our society and how it makes our lives more boring and serious. She explains how to invite more play, fun and joy into your life. She also talks about how she has convinced many non-performers to try Improv and how it really helped people who had a tendency to overthink. Emma and I talked about the book “The Artist Way” that was very influential for both of us. We talk about a journaling practice called “The Morning Pages” and how powerful it can be for learning about yourself and getting rid of blocks in you. Emma also explains how our unconscious mind influences our conscious mind and why we should be aware of the stories we are telling ourselves. https://laughthinkplay.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As busy, burnt-out women, we can sometimes feel like we don't have enough time to play. But what if creating space for that inner child, for the things that make you come alive the same way you did when you were young, was one of the secrets to joy? Our guest this week is an expert on the power of play to make us happy: Emma Stroud is a professional clown, MC, business mastermind leader, author, podcaster, and more, on a mission to get the world to laugh, think, and play more. Tune in to hear more about Emma's balance between the corporate world and being a clown, how she clears space in her life for listening to her inner child who's craving play, and what kind of lessons she's learned from her time as a clown.What You Will Learn: 3:05: Emma introduces herself, plus her background on how she became a clown 6:33: How to integrate more “play” into your daily world, even as an adult with responsibilities9:40: Emma explains how she helps bring play into the corporate and business world12:15: A few of the lessons from clowning that Emma has learned, and wants to teach other people16:57: How Emma shied away from being “all” of herself in the past, and the courage it took for her to step fully into her whole identity22:49: How Emma structures her life to give herself more space for play, rest, and creativity, including more details about her “rainbow diary” 28:37: The ways in which Emma balances the responsibilities of her adult self vs the desires of her “clowns”35:38: Emma talks about the common characteristics and mindsets of the people who are “utterly extraordinary” 39:22: What living a life she doesn't need a vacation from means to EmmaRelevant links: Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmastroudldn/ Purchase Emma's book, “Lessons From a Clown: How to Find Courage to Show Up for Yourself and Laugh Every Day”: amzn.to/3jvV9q0 Listen to the Clowning Around Podcast: https://pod.link/1499174238 Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

BE MORE BANANA!! Erin interviews the incomparable and totally authentic Emma Stroud - Creator, Podcaster, Author, Speaker, MC, Coach, Businesswoman AND Clown. Emma is on a life voyage to persuade the world to adopt the life attitude to laugh, love and play more. Her stories will help you see there's a greater connection between your disparate passions and a way to make money while having fun too. Authenticity is truly part of Emma's character and without a doubt contributes to Emma's success. As Emma says, “Have more fun enjoying your life!”, an attitude much needed.   In this interview, you'll hear Emma share unforgettable stories and the secret to her success as well as best practices in her many roles. While listening to Emma's real-life anecdotes. it's hard not to smile. I mean, who couldn't use a little Orange in their life? Connect with Emma Stroud:  Instagram: ​​ Linkedin: Podcast: Keep an eye out for Emma's book, Lessons From A Clown, which will be released on October 24th!   Tweetable Comments “Be more Banana' became a thing. Have more fun enjoying your life!” “If you see me, I'm 5 foot two and a half. So I'm not a threatening banana.” “Society dictates what we do in life is important.” “Adulting does not have to be serious.” “In all the status and job titles, people forget they are human.” “Masks and facades drop when people connect and remember they are human.” “The Realistic is not far from the Dreamer.” “As long as you are aware of your critic you are already in a place of change.” “Invest in yourself when you are happy and not just in times of crisis.” “Surround yourself with good people.” “Never use money as why you can't; it's just about being brave.” “If you want to change, you have to give yourself the space to slow down-from there anything is possible.”   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Follow Nicole on LinkedIn:   Follow Erin on LinkedIn:   Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even share more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Get your own copy of Erin's book by searching "You Do You Ish" in amazon or going to   Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

BE MORE BANANA!! Erin interviews the incomparable and totally authentic Emma Stroud - Creator, Podcaster, Author, Speaker, MC, Coach, Businesswoman AND Clown. Emma is on a life voyage to persuade the world to adopt the life attitude to laugh, love and play more. Her stories will help you see there's a greater connection between your disparate passions and a way to make money while having fun too. Authenticity is truly part of Emma's character and without a doubt contributes to Emma's success. As Emma says, “Have more fun enjoying your life!”, an attitude much needed.   In this interview, you'll hear Emma share unforgettable stories and the secret to her success as well as best practices in her many roles. While listening to Emma's real-life anecdotes. it's hard not to smile. I mean, who couldn't use a little Orange in their life? Connect with Emma Stroud:  Instagram: ​​ Linkedin: Podcast: Keep an eye out for Emma's book, Lessons From A Clown, which will be released on October 24th!   Tweetable Comments “Be more Banana' became a thing. Have more fun enjoying your life!” “If you see me, I'm 5 foot two and a half. So I'm not a threatening banana.” “Society dictates what we do in life is important.” “Adulting does not have to be serious.” “In all the status and job titles, people forget they are human.” “Masks and facades drop when people connect and remember they are human.” “The Realistic is not far from the Dreamer.” “As long as you are aware of your critic you are already in a place of change.” “Invest in yourself when you are happy and not just in times of crisis.” “Surround yourself with good people.” “Never use money as why you can't; it's just about being brave.” “If you want to change, you have to give yourself the space to slow down-from there anything is possible.”   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Follow Nicole on LinkedIn:   Follow Erin on LinkedIn:   Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even share more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Get your own copy of Erin's book by searching "You Do You Ish" in amazon or going to   Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Absolutely the best way to start a day.  Emma Stroud, a comedy performer, speaker, MC, speaker mentor, coach and clown.Clown?  I asked her about this and she so eloquently described the meaning of a clown.Brought me back to the days when I tried to be a class clown and ended up with detentions.  So I stopped.  I will say I really enjoyed it though.Emma didn't stop.  She has made a career of making people laugh, think and play.We so often forget to play.  It's my favorite thing to do, and I have been thought of as weird as an adult who doesn't want to adult all the time.I believe we all have a child in us that still wants to play, and I love that Emma reflects my beliefs.Does it take away the adulting, the pains we go through in life?  No.  However, humor makes things better.Thank you, in the your endearing name "Em", as you referred yourself to, for agreeing to be a guest.   Truly a beautiful message to my listeners.And make sure you get her book!  Coming September 26th!!  Lesson From A Clown -  How to have courage to show up for yourself and laugh everyday. You can find Emma at https://emmastroud.london/ and at https://laughthinkplay.com/ to join her Global Movement Laugh. Think. Play which was launched in 2021.More about Emma:Emma Stroud is a speaker, comedy performer, MC, speaker mentor, coach and clown.With over twenty years of experience across all sectors she makes people laugh and think and play more.  Her new Global Movement Laugh. Think. Play was launched in 2021.  She writes regularly for various magazines including Psychologies Magazine, The Edge (institute of Leadership and Management magazine and Cosmopolitan to name a few) and has been a featured expert on the BBC and ITV and her podcast Clowning Around.. launched successfully in Feb 2020.Her latest film Re:Framed will be shown later this year around the worldHer Tedx talk “Be More Banana” is the only Tedx talk where the speaker is dressed as a Banana.Her book Lessons From a Clown:  What the Clown taught the business coach and how these will change your life is out later in 2021.For further support you can visit my group on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullimiaddict Find me on Instagram @bullimiaddict and @bleepbulimia Blog https://www.bullimiaddict.com To sign up as a guest on my podcast visit https://www.bleepbulimia.com You can also visit us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bleepbulimia New Release Kindle or Signed Copy! How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia RecoveryBE A GUEST/FIND A GUEST Start for Free! PODMATCH is innovative, provides easy communication and dashboard scheduling! My pick of the month!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

You've done the inner work, but you still find yourself thinking, “Jeez, I should be sorted by now.”  You wonder if you're doing it wrong. I created this episode with Emma Stroud, performer, MC, author, and professional clown (and one of my coaches), because I wanted to show you that the journey to Enough is messy and non-linear. Emma has worked on herself for decades. She's done the deep work. I thought you'd like to hear how she puts it into practice day by day — a kind of peek behind the curtain, if you will. Spoiler alert: It's still messy. And that's okay. We discuss: How Emma talked herself away from the edge of a train platform Owning ALL the parts of ourselves — even the “gross”, scary ones How to handle anger and rage that comes up during the healing journey Dealing with shame  Why you should play the Mission Impossible theme while hanging laundry Oodles of practical tips and tools We laugh.  We get uncomfortable.  Join us for this nourishing, deeply human conversation. Find Emma here: https://emmastroud.london Her podcast, Clowning Around, is here: https://pod.link/1499174238

How many times a day do you laugh? Probably not nearly enough. My guest on this show is on a mission to help the world laugh, think and play more.Emma Stroud is a well-known speaker, entertainer and coach. She's become very well known for her humorous podcast 'Clowning Around', where she interviews guests on interesting topics with a light-hearted twist and an inevitable interruption from the hilarious Barbara. I've had the pleasure of being a guest myself and you can take a listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-46-clowning-around-hidden-tools-with-john-ball/id1499174238?i=1000499011151 There are plenty of other episodes to choose from too.Find out more about Emma, her coaching work, comedy performances and much more here: https://emmastroud.london/Look out for my next show with business speaker and extraordinary entrepreneur Rael Bricker. Remember, the offer to win a free print copy of my previous guest Matthew Turner's book 'Beyond the Pale' is still open. To enter, leave a review for the show on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and remember to get in touch so I'll know where to send the prize.

For many years, Kelly hid behind her keyboard and the limiting belief that she can write much better than she speaks. Hear what made her crawl deep into her shell to the point she became a recluse, afraid to talk to real-life people about her work and hiding a big piece of who she is.  Pushed to step outside of her comfort zone and face her fears head on, here's how Kelly finally found her voice - and what opened up for her when she did.  This episode challenges you to reflect on your voice and how you use it to express yourself.  Do you use your voice as a force of good? Or are you holding yourself back from speaking your authentic truth?  Resources mentioned: Rebecca Dennis of the Breathing Tree https://breathingtree.co.uk/conscious-breathing Miisa Mink of Driven Woman https://www.driven-woman.com Elliott Kay of Speaker Express  https://www.speakerexpress.co.uk Emma Stroud https://emmastroud.london The High Vibe Journey is coming again soon! Come and join Project WE , Kelly's online membership club for women with a growth mindset who want to work on their lives in a positive we-space. Get the free Project Me Life Wheel® to help you stay out of auto-pilot living.  Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Thanks for your wonderful reviews and shares. ABOUT THE HOST: Kelly Pietrangeli is the creator of www.myprojectme.com and author of Project Me: A Practical Guide to Finding a Happier Balance. Join the global movement of women who are stepping out of auto-pilot and consciously creating their lives. #ProjectMe  www.myprojectme.com www.facebook.com/myprojectme www.instagram.com/kellyprojectme www.twitter.com/KellyProjectMe Contact Kelly: hello@myprojectme.com

Happy New Year! We are back after an extended Christmas break with a new episode of Mouth-Off. In the episode, I interview MC, performer, clown, comedian, writer, speaker, mentor, director, business entrepreneur, and podcast host Emma Stroud. We talk about an array of topics from performing, business and motherhood; to bananas, sexuality and clowning. Emma also shares three seminal songs that have had a deep impact on her. NB - some of the extracts contain explicit language. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Theme music: Intro and Outro by Clary Saddler Featuring: Jeremy - lyrics written by Eddie Vedder, music written by Jeff Ament, and performed by Pearl Jam (taken from YouTube) Nothern Lad - written and performed by Tori Amos (taken from YouTube) Lola's Theme - written by Fulvio Perniola, Gianni BiniKaren Poole, Max Reich, Patrick Moten and Simon Marlin and performed by the Shapeshifters (taken from YouTube)

Join your host Emma and her Clown Barbara talking all things Clowning Around.  How have we got to 50 episodes?  What does Barbara really think about being on the podcast? What does Barbara think of all the other guests?  And much much more… Follow Emma: Instagram @emmastroudldn linkedin.com/in/emma-stroud Websites emmastroud.london laughthinkplay.com Twitter emmastroudldn About: Em Stroud is the founder of Laugh. Think. Play.  A new global movement to help the world laugh more, think more and play more.  Em is a Clown, writer, performer and speaker along many other things that can include dressing up as Banana while doing her Tedx talk.   Barbara is busy running Brians café, plus knitting and is about to launch her book – knitting for onesies* (This may or may not be true.)

Today Gordon is joined by Emma Stroud on the Podcast. Emma is a comedian, theatre, speaker, MC and business coach to many organisations on personal effectiveness. Join Gordon and Emma as they talk about personal effectiveness, personal authenticity and how that can help us as leaders. They also delve into how you can learn from the world of stand up when it comes to the crazy zoom world we live in at the moment. Enjoy!

Join your host Emma and her Clown Barbara talking all things Holiday!  Em and her Clown Barbara are off on their holidays – in this short episode Em updates us on what she is up to and we find out where Barbara has been.  We will also find out about the Spotify Playlist!! Clowning Around Podcast Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TXU4r2qLjKc5w0IgEoF5m?si=nU960dyVQViey6Smg-HAtQ Follow Em @emmastroudldn @clowningaroundpodcast

Emma Stroud of the Clowing Around podcast, taught me to use the phrase 'full life' instead of 'being busy'. It has helped me think about my time differently. Productivity only comes when we manage out time well, and in this episode I chat about techniques I use to help me stay focused and reduce my stress.

Join host Emma Stroud and her clown Barbara as they talk all things Networking with Vanessa Vallely OBE.  In this episode they chat all things networking – is it really networking or is it connecting? How to get more confident in these situations and how we can start to relax and enjoy it.  Vanessa Vallely, OBE International Motivational Speaker,  Managing Director of WeAreTheCity. Vanessa is one of the UK’s most well-networked women and has provided keynotes on a variety of career related topics for over 500 companies worldwide. Vanessa is also one of the UK’s most prominent figures in gender equality and often provides guidance and consultancy to both government and corporate organisations who are seeking to attract, develop and retain their female talent. Vanessa was awarded her OBE in June 2018 for her services to women and the economy. Connect with Vanessa on twitter @WATC_GIRL or Instagram @vanessavallelyOBE

Welcome to my new podcast.  Its me your host Emma Stroud just giving you a brief intro into what will be coming on Clowning Around – this one is properly short so you can then jump into the real podcast.  Please follow us on @clowningaroundpodcast on Instagram and I look forward to going on this journey with you.

On this week’s episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Emma Stroud, Director at Truth Works, TedX Speaker, Performer and Clown!! Emma spends some of her work time helping leaders and teams be more effective by designing ways to bring a lot more joy to the workplace. So on today’s episode we explore the important theme of Joy as Success and Emma shares lots of great insights and practical tips. You can find out more about Emma here: http://emmastroud.london/and here: https://truth-works.co.uk/You can watch Emma's TedX Speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N-0DtSvDfQEmma's upcoming podcast is called Clowning Around and we'll link to that in the next couple of weeks but keep an eye out for on you favourite podcast platform.

Everyone can stand to be a little bit more banana, so this week’s guest is professional clown, public speaker and banana enthusiast, Emma Stroud.

Get ready for a blast of delight in the form of this week’s guest, Emma Stroud. Em is serious about having fun. So much so that she’s made it (part of) her business to teach adults how to laugh and think in ways many of us have forgotten. She also occasionally gets told off by her son for being too silly. That’s a win in my book! Emma never wanted to be a mum -- until she did. Her journey to holding baby William in her arms was as refreshingly creative as she is. I loved hearing how Emma and her friend and business partner Deon consciously created a family that worked for them. For a while it included two loving couples living in "one big gay house” and sharing coparenting equally. I was fascinated and a little envious of the set-up Emma had then and still has now. It’s every parent’s dream: having someone else fully share the coparenting and having an entire tribe to raise her son. It's meant that when she's mum, she's mum. And the rest of the time, she's Em. Period. I’d definitely be up for that! I loved talking to Emma about the power of words, why it drives me bonkers to hear women say they’re “just mum” and what Emma thinks is behind that. I agree fiercely about the importance of bravery, and how it’s the precursor to curious and open connection.  In fact it’s got me musing, for all of us: where are you curious? Where do you meet other people with preconceived judgements? Where could you be more open? Where could I? Where and how do you put yourself or other women into the "mum box?" I hope this conversation leaves you wondering about the roles you play of have had foisted upon you. About how you meet yourself and other mothers. And about how you might make big, brave decisions to help bump your life out of conventionality so it starts to look and feel the way you want it to, so you can truly be yourself.  I’d love to hear what comes up for you as you listen. The conversation will continue over in the MamaFuel Virtual Village, which is our free Facebook home, and I’d love to read your tuppence. Click here to join us. And if you haven’t yet, please leave a review of this podcast wherever you’re listening. It helps so much to know that these conversations are landing, and it makes the little internet robots share conversations like these with more mamas. If you’d like to learn where to find Emma and discover the resources, films and more that we talk about during this conversation, head over here to the MamaFuel web site for all the goodies.

Nick chats with Emma Stroud, Director of Truth.Works, performer, comedian and trained clown, about purpose and being open and authentic with yourself and others.

Penny de Valk, Managing Director of Penna Talent Management; Simon Hayward, CEO of Cirrus, and Emma Stroud, Managing Director of Pitch Perfect Club, join Rita Trehan to discuss the latest HR trends. This episode: Are generalist recruitment companies about to go out of business? Will technology deal a death blow to traditional employees? And, why should we be excited about the next 5 years in HR?

What’s this about revealing our authentic self? Sounds simple-ish but are we really ready to let our MASK slip? I’m joined in this episode by Emma Stroud, business woman, speaker, MC, and theatre director. As well as loving all things theatrical Emma helps senior execs and business owners find, speak and live their truth through her consultancy work. We talk over our power to give permission to be our authentic self, why unmasking can be a good thing and the value of choosing the masks that serve us. Plus, Emma is the only TedX talk speaker to have talked dressed as a banana – yes that’s right, we need to be more banana! Read the full show notes over on our website School for Mothers Website ●  School For Mothers Private Facebook Group ● School for Mothers Instagram

A business woman, speaker, host, performer, writer and theatre director talks about why the stories we tell ourselves are so important.  WHAT WE DISCUSS Why the stories we tell ourselves are so important What blocks people have with stories and how they impact their relationships How we can use stories to connect more Why storytelling is important within groups and families What stops us women speaking our truth Emma Stroud ABOUT EMMA STROUD I head-up an international leadership consultancy, with my business partner Deon Newbronner. We help senior executives, business owners and entrepreneurs find, speak and live their truth. Our work unlocks an individual’s power to influence, creating wealth for them and their clients. I am a comedy performer creating sell-out shows for over 15 years. As a performance artist with a keen sense of humour, I have a passion for creating stories that provoke laughter and thought in every audience. I recently performed and produced an award winning One Woman Show – 'Coming Out of My Box ' - in October 2015 to sell-out audience in London. I am also part of the successful and highly-acclaimed improvisation group “Yes Women Improv!” I host a variety of national business events including the European Women in Sales Awards at The Savoy Hotel, the European Women in Construction and Engineering Awards and the Business Women in Action National Conference. Truth.Works. Why are we in business? We want to revolutionise the way people relate to one-another, and themselves. What do we do? Revolutionise your leadership capability to speak and live your truth. You know to go from being a great leader to exceptional comes from within you. Your success is driven by finding, speaking and living your truth. Being a truthful leader, and mastering how you relate to yourself and others. Being the real you; the essence of you. Your truth works. How will we do this? It’s simple. You will build real trust. You will influence others and lead in a way you never believed possible. Truthful Leadership begins with finding your true self using our Truthful Leadership Model. CONTACT DETAILS / LINKS Website : https://truth-works.co.uk/ LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/emma-stroud Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/Stroudemr   If you have enjoyed this show then please leave a review.  How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter the name of the podcast you want to rate or review. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom.  Connect with Wendy Here...... Facebook - CLICK HERE Linked in - CLICK HERE Twitter Account - CLICK HERE Website – www.yourrelationshipspecialist.co.uk Email – wendy@yourrelationshipspecialist.co.uk Book - From Surviving to Thriving in a Romantic Relationship - Link to Amazon Itunes link - http://apple.co/2xj5yud

Emma Stroud's photo on LinkedIn is currently her dressed as a Banana…that might give you some insight into the lady herself. Not the typical background for an executive coach or host of global events, she has been a funny actress, a clown, and she is currently improvising in the centre of London. But it's this cocktail of comedic exploits that makes her stand out, (even though she is teeny tiny!). In this episode, we delve into her passions, and mine her speaking experience for a raft of useful and enlightening nuggets for wherever you are on your speaking journey. What you'll learn Why humour is useful for working with people on deep topics. How adopting the mind-set of a clown can help you become a better MC. The benefits of using improve tools in your speaking, life and business to create bigger profits. The difference between great speakers and average speakers. The first thing you should consider when preparing a talk. Why using stories makes your talk unique. Why adding humour should come from your truth. How to make sure you start your talk with power and impact.  Resources: All things Emma: http://www.truth-works.co.uk  See Emma's Improv Group ‘The Banana Bunch' Twitter @Stroudemr Facebook Emma Stroud Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Emma Stroud of Pitch Perfect Club talks about getting comfortable with just being Emma, even if that means releasing her inner clown.

Do you have the inner fraud police living inside of your head? Those are the thoughts that tell you that you’re not good enough to do what you want to do. This type of thought pattern is known as “imposter syndrome.” It can be described as a negative highlight reel, where you see all of the times that you’ve made mistakes or haven’t lived up to your own expectations, and you see those negative moments as the whole truth. Today I’m speaking with Emma Stroud, who is an entrepreneur, comedian, writer, coach, mentor, improvisor and mom. She has studied and practiced improvisation for 25 years, having started off by going to clowning school. She often uses humor and storytelling to get her point across. She joins us today to talk about imposter syndrome: how to recognize it and, most importantly, how to get over it. On this episode, some of the topics you’ll hear discussed include: The physical symptoms of imposter syndrome, and how to use those clues to turn your reactionary thoughts in a different direction. How vulnerability can quiet imposter syndrome. Three questions to ask yourself to help combat feelings of inadequacy. How Emma has used comedy to tame her own imposter syndrome. Links and Resources: PitchPerfectClub.com Emma on LinkedIn Emma on Twitter Mindsight Amy Cuddy on TED Think Big Storytelling Conference If you have enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe to our weekly inspiration email list and leave us a review on iTunes.  

              What a pleasure to interview Emma and Deon on a glorious summer day! We chatted for over an hour before we got round to talking about how they came to setting up Pitch Perfect Club. It was great to hear about their 1st year in business together and […]