Podcasts about heroic public speaking

You've hired a sales team, but they're not performing the way you hoped. You're still the one carrying the weight of bringing in revenue, and the dream of “someone taking sales off your plate” feels further away than ever.Sound familiar?In this episode, Michael and Veronica break down exactly why your sales team might be struggling and spoiler alert: it's not about their talent. It's about your leadership.If you've been caught in the trap of micromanaging, unclear expectations, or trying to delegate sales without direction, this conversation will shift everything. They walk you through the mindset and systems needed to create real sales leadership inside your company, so your team can finally sell without you.About Michael: A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Michael Port has written nine books -- including the mega-hit Book Yourself Solid and The Referrable Speaker, co-authored with our mutual friend, the visionary Andrew Davis.Michael has delivered keynote speeches on some of the world's most prominent stages and built and sold multiple successful companies along the way.‍From 2014 to 2024, Michael served as CEO of Heroic Public Speaking. Under his leadership, the company achieved double-digit growth in 9 out of 10 years and became renowned for its unwavering integrity, unmatched Faculty, and transformational training programs.Today, Michael focuses on teaching, mentoring the Faculty at HEROIC, and continuously enhancing the efficacy of HEROIC's programming…Connect with VeronicaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromney/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vromney/If you're serious about advancing your career in marketing and you're looking for some personal insights into how then I invite you to schedule a free Pathway to Promotion call with me: https://pathwaycall.com/If you found value in today's episode, I would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review.

Today's episode features storytelling expert Mike Ganino, who reveals the secrets to captivating your audience through vivid, relatable narratives. We'll explore the power of non-judgmental messaging, the difference between autobiography and memoir, and how creating impactful scenes can make your communication memorable.   Discover why personal stories are more effective than credentials, how to craft engaging introductions, and the importance of avoiding cognitive overload. Plus, hear about Mike's free storytelling workbook and Shannon's comprehensive business starter kit to elevate your entrepreneurial journey.   Mike Ganino is a culture and storytelling expert who helps leaders communicate, connect, and engage. Author of Company Culture for Dummies and named a top 30 Culture Speaker by Global Guru, Mike combines his experience as a hospitality and tech executive with his improv background to help clients craft impactful stories that drive culture and boost results. He has worked with companies like Uber, US Foods, and Snagajob, and is a faculty member at Heroic Public Speaking. Mike is also the Head Performance Coach for TEDx Cambridge, known for his high-energy keynotes that inspire immediate action.   Website: www.mikeganino.com  Special Offer: www.mikeganino.com/storycraft    What you'll hear in this episode: 04:43 Illustrating points with relatable stories, not literal. 07:18 Be assertive and concise in networking storytelling. 10:00 Use an ing verb and location to engage. 13:36 Worst interview ever turned out surprisingly successful. 17:24 Value is in unique perspectives, not shared knowledge. 20:37 Stand out with genuine, memorable personal details. 23:58 Focus on addressing specific problems, not promotions. 28:10 Audience engagement requires relatable, indirect messaging.   If you like this episode, check out: Simplifying Sales Strategy Lowering Your Price to Sell More? Product or Experience - What is More Important?   Want to learn more so you can earn more? Transform your small business journey – download the Small Business $tarter Kit here. Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/   The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.

In today's episode, we have a dynamic conversation with Mike Ganino, an exceptional speaker coach who specializes in helping people harness the power of storytelling and public speaking. Forget everything you thought you knew about public speaking—Mike challenges traditional advice and offers new insights into how you can truly connect with your audience. From memorable tips on enhancing your Instagram bio to unlocking the full potential of your voice and movement, Mike shares it all.   You'll hear about his unique approach and real-life examples that will have you reevaluating how you communicate in business and beyond. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even take a few notes as we explore how to stop over-educating and start truly connecting.   Mike Ganino is a culture and storytelling expert who helps leaders communicate, connect, and engage. Author of Company Culture for Dummies and named a top 30 Culture Speaker by Global Guru, Mike combines his experience as a hospitality and tech executive with his improv background to help clients craft impactful stories that drive culture and boost results. He has worked with companies like Uber, US Foods, and Snagajob, and is a faculty member at Heroic Public Speaking. Mike is also the Head Performance Coach for TEDx Cambridge, known for his high-energy keynotes that inspire immediate action.   Website: www.mikeganino.com  Special Offer: www.mikeganino.com/storycraft    What you'll hear in this episode: 04:07 Success in public speaking is intentional, not instinctive. 07:50 Use pacing, volume, proximity to cue emotions. 11:33 Mike introduced himself rambling at a conference, lesson learned. 16:06 Need video showcasing your personality on camera.   If you like this episode, check out: Simplifying Sales Strategy Lowering Your Price to Sell More? Product or Experience - What is More Important?   Want to learn more so you can earn more? Transform your small business journey – download the Small Business $tarter Kit here. Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/   The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.

This episode of The Angel Next Door podcast is a special edition of Minutes with Marcia. In this episode, Marcia shares a detailed behind-the-scenes look into her journey of writing the upcoming book, "Do Good While Doing Well," slated for release in September 2024. Pre-order link here.The day this episode is releasing is June 27th, which also happens to be Marcia's birthday. She is sharing her journey since so many have been asking as the book is getting ready to make it's debut. In this quick episode, she candidly discusses her unexpected plunge into the world of writing. Despite her comfort zone being more in numbers and spreadsheets, Marcia was inspired by the feedback from her TEDx Charlotte speech in 2022 and decided to extend her impact by authoring a book.This episode, the first in a two-part series titled "Minutes with Marcia Book Part 1," provides a high-level overview of Marcia's journey from speech to manuscript. She gives us a look into her process, guided by AJ Harper's extensive workshop, and discusses how she developed the book's core message and structured her content. For anyone curious about the intersection of entrepreneurship, angel investing, and philanthropy, this episode is a must-listen. Marcia shares insights on making impactful investments accessible to more people, debunking the myth that angel investing is only for the rich and well-connected. Whether you're an aspiring author, a budding entrepreneur, or someone looking to make a real difference, this episode is packed with invaluable takeaways and inspiration. Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Join us on a journey with Karine LeBlanc, a sales visionary, as we discuss the human touch in the tech-dominated world. Karine, VP of Sales for IAIRE, LLC., brings a breath of fresh air to the conversation by merging the high-stakes world of sales with the irreplaceable value of human connection. Her insights into IAIRE's cutting-edge solar air conditioning systems demonstrate how innovation fuels compelling sales narratives. Furthermore, she delves into the creation of her book "How to be Human in a Technical World," offering a beacon for those in technical fields to remain grounded in their humanity. Karine's candid revelations about the hurdles she faced while writing and the pivotal role of mentorship in shaping her path provide a masterclass in personal and professional growth.  This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for both neophyte leaders in sales and seasoned veterans seeking to enrich their approach. We unveil the trials and triumphs of transitioning to a sales leadership role with a leader who recently made the leap, focusing on the power of authenticity and vulnerability in fostering a credible relationship with both team members and clients. The conversation shifts to the bedrock habits that underpin success, from the maintenance of customer relationships to the philosophy of being a beacon of assistance rather than just a salesperson. Discover the strategies and personal routines that have helped forge successful careers, and learn how simple acts like daily exercise and mental stimulation can pave the way to professional victory.  Meet Karine Leblanc, the dynamo who wears many hats—engineer, bestselling author, and international professional speaker. As the VP of Sales at iAIRE, she's not just crunching numbers; she's crafting winning sales teams with her unique blend of engineering prowess, coaching finesse, and relationship-building wizardry.  Armed with a mechanical engineering degree from Montreal's Ecole de Technologie Superieure and a slew of certifications, she's a powerhouse. Karine is a John Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker, a certified behavioral analysis consultant, a Genos certified practitioner and an eSpeakers certified virtual presenter. Oh, and did we mention she's a Heroic Public Speaking graduate Alumni?  But wait, there's more! Karine's not your typical engineer™.   She's shattered ceilings by serving on ASHRAE's board of directors, and her accolades include the ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award and John F James International Award. Plus, she's the Past-President of the National Speaker Association Los Angeles Chapter, and her contributions to her alumni earned her the title of Leadership Ambassador. To top it off, she's also an Amazon-published author!  Get ready to be inspired by this engineering maverick who's anything but conventional. Karine Leblanc is here to transform your perspective and make learning a blast!    Quotes:  "How to be Human in a Technical World was born out of the realization that in our focus on technology, we often forget the human aspect that's so crucial in our field."  "Mentorship has been the driving force behind my success. It's about finding the right person to guide you and being open to learning and growing continuously."  "Authenticity in leadership is not just about being yourself, it's about being honest about what you know and what you don't. That vulnerability fosters credibility and long-term respect."  "When I took the VP of Sales role, I emphasized the importance of restraint in making immediate changes and the value of observing before acting."    Links:  LinkedIn  KarineLeBlanc.com  IAIRE, LLC.   Get this episode and all other episodes of Sales Lead Dog at https://www.empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog

Step into the world of public speaking mastery with our enlightening episode featuring Michael Port from Heroic Public Speaking. Together, we dissect the profound link between authenticity and impactful presentations.  Michael shares invaluable insights from his work in empowering leaders, emphasizing the art of rallying large groups toward a unified vision.  Tune in for a transformative discussion transcending rhetoric, championing authenticity as the cornerstone of compelling communication and visionary leadership. Leave with strategies to navigate conflicts and hone your unique voice. Subscribe to In/Authentic with Jonathan Raymond on your favorite podcasting apps - new episodes every Wednesday. Also, if you enjoyed the episode, consider giving the podcast a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify. Michael's Links: Heroic Public Speaking Michael's Twitter More Jonathan: Website: www.jonathanraymond.com Build a Culture that Works: www.refound.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrefound Instagram: www.instagram.com/jonathanrefound CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Navigating different situations authentically. 06:56 Should we chase our dreams? 14:48 Challenging the status quo with public speaking. 20:28 Is technology impacting out interpersonal skills? 27:57 Curiosity is the cure to division. 33:04 How to fight against tribalism in your own life. 40:16 How can we bring emotion back into our conversations? 45:46 Final thoughts, connect with Michael & Heroic Public SpeakingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a coach and a solopreneur, you find yourself wearing numerous hats. From customer acquisition and coaching to accounting and bookkeeping, the responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders. How do you do it all? In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Kris Kelso, the Dean of Entrepreneurship at PCCI, who shares invaluable insights. He offers a fresh perspective that can empower you to not only comprehend each of the roles you undertake but also discover effective strategies for managing them well.  About Kris Kelso, PCC Kris is a professional keynote speaker, an author, and a Professional Certified Coach.  His writing has been featured in Fast Company Magazine and Yahoo Finance, and he's coached and taught entrepreneurs on 6 out of 7 continents.  He is a growth coach at Heroic Public Speaking, and he serves as the Dean of Entrepreneurship and teaches several courses here at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. Connect with Kris and download his helpful worksheet at www.KrisKelso.com/hats.

You may be using search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the traffic to your website, but are you using conversion rate optimization (CRO) to make use of that traffic? In this episode, Marty Greif defines CRO, explains what it can do for you and how you can start implementing it. Marty also talks about client success stories using CRO and a game changer you will want to know for your career. Learn about trust bars and the ugly baby test in this episode as well.   3:50 – Marty describes how he started his career as a developer before joining SiteTuners and then buying the company.   6:38 – Marty defines conversion rate optimization.   8:41 – Marty talks about what types of clients he looks for.   11:50 – Marty explains why it is important to have your phone number and a trust bar on your website.   14:55 – Marty shares a game changer: think about others.  22:08 – Marty describes the difference between conversion rate optimization and search engine optimization.   25:28 – Marty lists some changes you can make now to improve your conversion rate optimization.   29:26 – Marty shares client success stories.   34:47 – Marty talks about some resources that have been helpful to him.     Quote  “Conversion rate optimization is making sure that the traffic that comes to your website actually does what you want them to do. There's a difference between driving traffic and making use of the traffic, so conversion rate optimization is making sure that the traffic, when it gets to your website, takes whatever your desired actions are so that you create a user journey for people.” – Marty Greif, president of SiteTuners    Links:   Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   Women Presidents Organization: https://www.women-presidents.com/   Forbes Agency Council: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/people/nancymarshall1/   Maine PR Council: https://meprcouncil.org/   Mainebiz: https://www.mainebiz.biz/   Society for the Advancement of Travel Writers: https://satw.org/   “How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034   Nyraju Skin Care case study: https://sitetuners.com/resources/case-studies/nyraju-skin-care-ecommerce-landing-pages-277-increase-in-conversions/  “What Women Want Man to Know” by Barbara De Angelis: https://www.amazon.com/What-Women-Want-Men-Know/dp/0007132956   “True Connections” by Marty Greif: https://www.amazon.com/True-Connections-Relationship-Marketing-Digital/dp/1716943361       About the guest:      Martin Greif is a digital marketing expert, author, and renowned speaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his transformative strategies. With over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, he brings an unrivaled level of expertise and a passion for driving revenue growth. Currently serving as president at SiteTuners, Martin is responsible for nurturing partner relationships, creating value for the customer base and overseeing day-to-day operations for this award-winning digital marketing agency.  But Martin's impact extends far beyond his professional achievements. He is a man of compassion and social responsibility, serving as a board member for Vincent House, a respected charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges. This philanthropic involvement showcases Martin's commitment to making a positive impact on society and creating a better world.    Looking to connect:  Email: marty@sitetuners.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martingreif/  X: @SiteTuners  Website: sitetuners.com

How can you distinguish yourself from the competition? What can you do to ensure your clients become your most passionate advocates? It all begins with offering something truly transformational- something worth sharing. While marketing is undeniably influential, it can't stand alone. If you don't have a system in place that creates raving fans, you're likely missing out on the true potential of your business. Listen in as we talk about the power of creating transformational systems in your business and explore why this should become the new standard.   Here's some of what we discuss in this episode: 0:38 – Travis' transformational experience at Heroic Public Speaking 2:57 – Why having a transformational system in your business is crucial for long-term success 5:03 – The power of relational connections in achieving balanced growth 6:42 – Identifying what your clients truly want and need and figuring out how to provide both   Pre-order your copy of Balanced Growth: https://www.balancedgrowthbook.com/coming-soon-signup   RESOURCES Learn more about :  Email: travis@travisparry.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA  Get Travis' newest book!  

Today we are joined by Michael Port, American entrepreneur, author of 9 best-selling books, and angel investor. After spending a decade delivering thousands of paid speeches on the world's biggest stages, Michael sold his first company, Book Yourself Solid® Worldwide. Alongside his wife Amy Port, he founded Heroic Public Speaking, dedicated to nurturing the next wave of thought leaders, CEOs, founders, bestselling authors, and business owners. Join us for an incredible conversation with Michael, as he discusses the dynamics of working as a couple in business and the conscious choices he and Amy have made to ensure their work-life harmony remains intact. He also encourages entrepreneurs to prioritize building something that genuinely aligns with their own desires and values and shares valuable advice for cultivating growth while staying true to your priorities.   Join us today as we discuss these things: 1:30 – Michael's decision to step away from speaking early in the development of Heroic Public Speaking 5:33 – Focusing on your highest priorities in order to find balance in life 14:40 – How Michael and his wife have leveraged their business partnership together by setting healthy boundaries and making intentional choices 22:51 – How Heroic Public Speaking prioritizes transformation and aims to change the way students think about their craft, leading to growth and success 41:27 – Michael's advice to entrepreneurs: “Don't build something that you think you should build, build something that you want to build.”     RESOURCES Learn more about Michael:  https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   https://www.michaelport.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelport/   Email: travis@travisparry.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC46ekvB-U-CJDdsd7aqJMuA  Get Travis' newest book!  

In this episode, our guest is Karine Leblanc, mechanical engineer, best-selling author, international speaker, and national sales manager at iAire. Karine served on the board of directors for ASHRAE from 2014 to 2017 and holds the distinction of becoming the first female Region X director and regional chair since 1959. She is the published author of How to Be Human in a Technical World, available on Amazon. Order Book Here! https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Human-Technical-World/dp/B09RG3K1S5 We live in a technical world. Yet, technical skills can be worthless without human skills. Human skills connect us to our humanity, our personality, and our ability to communicate and interact with others. So why is it that human skills are not even taught in schools? How to Be Human in a Technical World is a powerful account for the technically minded who want to change their behavior and lives but don't know where to start. The first step, asserts author Karine Leblanc, is to increase their emotional intelligence and learn her recipe for success with the Six Magic Skills. Full of real-life stories, research, practical tools, and action steps, this book is the solution to every analytically minded left-brain thinker who desires more from their career, their relationships, and their life. Empowering, thought-provoking, and inspiring, Leblanc demonstrates step by step how you can develop human skills, track your progress over time, and change the subtle behaviors that are sabotaging you from the inside out. Karine is the Past-President of the National Speaker Association Los Angeles Chapter. She has received the ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award and John F James International Award. She is a certified John Maxwell coach, trainer, and speaker, a certified behavioral analysis consultant, a Heroic Public Speaking graduate Alumni, and an eSpeakers certified virtual presenter. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HVAC-TV The Engineers HVAC Podcast: https://anchor.fm/engineers-hvac-podcast Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-mormino Insight Partners (Commercial HVAC Products in NC, SC, GA): Website: www.insightusa.com Hobbs & Assocaited, Inc. (Commercial HVAC Products in VA, TN, MD, AL): https://hobbsassociates.com/

What do manufacturing leaders have in common with performers? More than you think! In this episode, I'm joined by Michael Port, a bestselling author, former professional actor, and the founder of Heroic Public Speaking. Drawing from his experience as an actor and speaker, he joins me in this episode to talk about how leaders can improve their performance skills to heighten their impact, grow their role in their organization, and find the most effective ways to inform, persuade, and motivate their teams. 3:30 – Putting on a performance doesn't necessarily mean showcasing a fake version of yourself, and performances can still be intentional and mindful 5:02: To change what other people do, consider what you make them think and how you make them feel 5:30 – You need to earn the privilege of influencing how others think 8:11 – To be a person who others want to help, you need to create value for them 10:48 – Success is not just about numbers and goalposts, but about growing every single member of your team 12:05 – To build a long-term, sustainable organization, it always comes back to being intentional and thinking about how your team feels and how you make them feel through your leadership and behavior 15:28 – As a leader or manager, you need to be careful and deliberate about what you say on a everyday basis, and think about how others might interpret your words 17:14 – Before starting a conversation, especially in a time of conflict, think about how the other person might react to your words, and what you can say to start an engaging dialogue without them feeling attacked or defensive 18:40 – To increase productivity and create a healthier workplace culture, you need to make your team feel like they're in a safe environment 21:11 – You want to present you team with something that can get excited about, and show them something of value they'll get out of it 22:41 – Along with showing your team members what they'll get from your initiative, you also have to highlight the consequences of not doing it 23:59 – Most people don't really hear you until you're sick of saying the point you want me to hear 25:21 – To be a person who others want to help, you have to show others you can both make and fulfil commitments 29:55 – If you always shut down other's ideas, they will eventually learn to stop coming to you 30:27 – To have productive conversations, you need to keep them moving Connect with Michael Port Heroic Public Speaking website Heroic Public Speaking Substack Follow @HeroicPublicSpeaking on social media  

Michael talks to Heroic Public Speaking's Brand and Communications Director, Dylan Gallimore, about how to translate brand values into engaging communications. Dylan shares his approach to writing, and how you can use writing to connect with your audience and communicate who you are as a thought leader. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Sitting next to MaryBeth Hyland the first day of a new session at Heroic Public Speaking in Lambertville, New Jersey, I could feel the warm and generous energy radiating from her very being.  I knew right away this was someone I needed to get to know.   What I've learned is that MaryBeth is an incredible changemaker who teaches people about the importance of aligning the work they do with their core values so that our … Core Values and Cowgirl Vibes with Changemaker MaryBeth Hyland Read More »

Jason Mudd brings his PR expertise to this episode as he talks about PR's role in your marketing strategy. Jason starts by giving some background about himself and then dives into some common PR mistakes, topics, tips and trends. Jason explains the difference between PR and advertising and why PR is so effective compared to advertising. Jason also shares an example of how it is important to take a holistic approach to your marketing or PR strategy.   3:18 – Jason explains how he took the “traditional” path to PR by starting his career as a journalist.   12:34 – Jason shares some common PR mistakes, including most people not knowing what PR is.   19:16 – Jason talks about his podcast and public speaking.   20:27 – Jason reviews some PR topics, tips and trends he is passionate about.   29:58 – Jason explains the difference between PR and advertising.   36:38 – Jason continues by talking about why PR is more of a long game compared to advertising.  40:37 – Jason shares some resources that have been helpful to him.    Quote   “Every once in a while, I try to disrupt that process and say, 'Hey, let's stop doing something, or let's do less and try to accomplish more.' Doing less means we're more focused and we might be able to do more or get more value out of it. For a while, I disrupted our engine and I started removing pieces from the equation. We cut back on the number of episodes of podcasts we were producing, we cut back on our Google AdWord spend and things like that. We cut back on the amount of PR we were doing for ourselves and then we noticed our inbound leads are down. Right? What happened? Then we started slowly adding things back. What we've discovered is it doesn't seem to matter what we bring back, it needs everything. It needs a holistic approach to work its best.” – Jason Mudd, CEO and Managing Partner at Axia Public Relations    Links:   Safe Harbor Boys Home: https://safeharboracademy.com/   Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   Listen to learn more about AI in PR:  Episode 234: The Future of AI in Public Relations, With Parry Headrick and Chris Penn  Episode 239: The Latest on SEO, Content Marketing and AI, With Dale Bertrand, Founder and President of Fire&Spark  How our PR firm is using AI and how you can too with Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations  “The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR” by Al and Laura Ries: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Advertising-Rise-PR/dp/0060081996  “The 4-Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357   “The 4-Hour Body” by Timothy Ferriss: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Body-Uncommon-Incredible-Superhuman/dp/0307704610   “Brandscaping” by Andrew M. Davis: https://www.amazon.com/Brandscaping-Unleashing-Partnerships-Andrew-Davis/dp/0983330786     About the guest:      The World Communication Forum named Jason Mudd as North America's top PR leader in 2023. He is a trusted adviser and dynamic strategist to some of America's most admired and fastest-growing companies, including American Airlines, Budweiser, Dave & Buster's, H&R Block, Hilton, HP, Miller Lite, New York Life, Pizza Hut, Southern Comfort and Verizon. He's the CEO and managing partner of Axia Public Relations. Forbes magazine named Axia Public Relations as one of America's best PR agencies. Jason is an accredited public relations practitioner, professional public speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur.    Looking to connect:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmudd/   Twitter: @jasonmudd9  Website: www.axiapr.com   Podcast: OnTopOfPR.com 

Michael answers your questions with the help of Heroic Public Speaking's Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen. Learn how to be creative without gimmicks, make dry information memorable, and recover when you bomb. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Heroic Public Speaking's own Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen, drops hard won wisdom about how to leverage social media to build your brand as a thought leader. This eye-opening episode will change your mind about social media and give you key strategies for how to make it more than worth your time. For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Michael answers your questions with the help of Heroic Public Speaking's Creative Swiss Army Knife, Queena Bergen. Get all the juicy details on booking speeches, establishing your brand identity as a speaker, and becoming a true performer.  For episode resources and transcripts, visit https://stealtheshow.com/podcast

Steal the Show is back with a new season just in time for summer listening! We hope you'll take us with you in your ears as you kick back on the beach, in the mountains, or wherever you take a summer pause. Learn what's coming in this short season trailer from Michael. New episodes begin June 6. For more about Heroic Public Speaking's evolution, check out our new Substack.

Many think that SEO is all about keywords, but it should really be about our customers. In this podcast episode, Dale Bertrand talks about SEO best practices and creating content with the customer, not just search engines, in mind. From attracting people with content, to converting them to customers, Dale explains what conversions look like for different businesses. Dale describes how AI will change SEO and the content you should be creating. Dale also gives an overview of what his keynote speech will cover.   2:50 – Dale started his career building websites, but explains how he switched to marketing.   3:54 – Dales talks about what he will be speaking about in his keynote speech.   4:35 – Nancy and Dale discuss content marketing and SEO.   9:11 – Dale defines what conversions are for different businesses.   13:09 – Dale explains how Google's shift to using AI could impact SEO.   16:26 – Dale describes what is wrong with doing SEO for rankings.  24:49 – Dale talks about how SEO is not about keywords, but about your customers.   28:39 – Dale shares how he creates valuable content for his clients' customers by first doing phone surveys.   31:56 – Dale explains how to improve search rankings.  34:00 – Dale shares some resources that have been helpful to him.      Quote   “It's those conversions at the end of the day that matter for SEO. Whether you're generating those, rather than just rankings. I work in an industry, the SEO industry, where a lot of SEO agencies are talking about rankings and traffic. They can get you to rank for some keyword your excited about and they can get people to come to your website, but that doesn't matter if it's not the right people.” – Dale Bertrand, founder and president of Fire&Spark    Links:   Content Marketing World: https://www.contentmarketingworld.com/   Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   Marketing AI Institute podcast: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/podcast-showcase     About the guest:      Dale Bertrand has been an SEO specialist and AI consultant to Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups around the world for two decades. His clients include global brands such as Citizen Watch, Nestle, Raymond Weil, Exxon Mobil and Bulova. He applies his graduate school work in artificial intelligence to search engine marketing and speaks at marketing industry conferences.    Looking to connect:             Email: dale@fireandspark.com   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dalebertrand   Website: fireandspark.com  

Do you know what imposter syndrome is? In this episode, Nancy speaks with Kris Kelso, author of “Overcoming The Impostor,” about what imposter syndrome is, how to overcome it and how overcoming it can benefit your personal brand. Kris also talks about his career and his public speaking journey. Kris shares how writing his book helped him become a thought leader and how his PR plan helped spread the word about his book.   4:24 – Kris talks about his career, starting in music, software development and tech, and now as a leadership coach.   5:50 – Kris explains why he decided to enroll in Heroic Public Speaking.   9:25 – Kris gives an overview of what imposter syndrome is.   12:50 – Kris talks about mindset differences.   20:06 – Kris gives tips for how to overcome imposter syndrome.   27:09 – Kris talks about his book, “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence.”  27:38 – Kris explains how he considered using a guest writer for his book because he had imposter syndrome.   29:28 – Kris talks about how his book has helped establish him as a thought leader.   31:27 – Kris describes the PR plan he had for his book.  34:15 – Kris shares some resources that have been helpful to him.      Quote   “This really applies to digital marketing and those little bets. Whenever I try something for the first time, there are only two outcomes that I'm going to get. I'm either going to succeed or I'm going to learn. It's one of those two and either one is a net gain.”– Kris Kelso, Keynote Speaker, Author and Leadership Coach    Links:   Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   Dexterity Books: https://dexteritybooks.com/   “DIY Brain” by Dr. Roger Hall: https://www.amazon.com/DIY-Brain-Mindset-Makeover-Performance/dp/161206261X#:~:text=DIY%20Brain%20will%20help%20you,thoughts%20to%20improve%20your%20life.&text=Capital%20Management%20LLC-,Dr.,monitor%20and%20manage%20their%20thinking.     About the guest:      Kris Kelso is a professional speaker, a certified leadership coach, a two-time entrepreneur, and a mentor to leaders around the world. He's the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence.” Kris is a faculty instructor at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and is a contributing writer for Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal. He has unusually specific willpower, having not eaten a single donut in the past 17 years.    Looking to connect:             LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kriskelso   Twitter: @kriskelso  Website: kriskelso.com   Website: overcomingtheimpostor.com  

Are you looking to grow your personal brand and become an authority in your field? In this episode, Claire Mason shares how you can become a thought leader, improve your visibility and track these improvements using data. Claire describes the importance of media in your growth strategy. Claire also talks about using social media networks, such as LinkedIn, to build your personal brand online in addition to utilizing in-person tactics. Listen to find out what the lighthouse and breadcrumb strategies are and how to use them.   3:35 – Claire talks about her career and how she got into it.    7:13 – Claire defines personal branding or her preferred term, authority branding.   9:93 – Claire describes how visibility can be used in your growth strategy.    11:16 – Claire talks about media mindset insights you might not be aware of.   13:14 – Claire explains vanity metrics.   16:25 – Claire shares how you can combine online and in-person personal branding.   21:04 – Claire talks about her speaking engagements through the eight networking groups she is part of.  23:25 – Claire explains how to leverage LinkedIn, including the lighthouse strategy and the breadcrumb strategy.   26:23 – Claire describes how she has benefited from public relations.   27:36 – Claire shares the three secrets that will land you media coverage.  29:38 – Claire explains how to use media coverage to create additional content and amplify your brand.  32:35 – Claire answers the question of whether people are still reading newspapers.  35:35 – Claire explains how curation and credibility make the media unique.   37:23 – How can people get in touch with you?    Quote   "What has happened in the wake of these amazing pieces of software being invented is that we focus exclusively on lead generation and we forget that before anybody can hop into your sales funnel and purchase your software or sign up to a newsletter or sign up to your webinar, whatever the case might be, book a call with your potential business development team, they have to actually see you. And that's where the visibility piece comes in. It's very much the psychological element, the branding piece, and that is why I am a believer that the more visible you make yourself, the more your opportunity pipeline is going to be stuffed to the gills." – Claire Mason, thought leadership publicist    Links:   HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/   Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/   LinkedIn Social Selling Index: https://business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/social-selling/the-social-selling-index-ssi   Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/   Dorie Clark books: https://dorieclark.com/books/   Cindy Gallop: https://cindygallop.com/     About the guest:      Claire Mason is a Thought Leadership Publicist, who works with founders, coaches and solo entrepreneurs. She helps them earn the publicity they deserve to grow their visibility, credibility and opportunity pipelines using her proven LinkedIn and media strategies.  Claire has earned bylines from numerous publishers, including The Guardian, Marie Claire and The Sunday Times. And she has placed her clients' stories in publications like Forbes, CNBC and Wall Street Journal, among others. She is often called on by other Publicists as their secret ingredient to land media coverage for their clients.  Claire's clients regularly see increases of 40% or more in their pipelines after implementing her content strategies.  Her work has been showcased as an example of best practice by HubSpot. Claire is also a regular contributor to Business2Community (USA), Digital Doughnut (UK), Thrive Global (USA) and CoFounders Town (India), where she writes how content marketing can move the needle for B2B brands.    Looking to connect:            Email: claire@clairemason.co   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-mason-thoughtleadership/   Twitter: @CMwritesalot  Website: https://www.clairemason.co/  

“Most authors give up too soon. They give up before they finish their book, they give up on their publishing plan, because it takes too long. And then if they do manage to get their book to market, they give up on selling it,” shares AJ Harper, editor and publishing strategist, head writing coach for Heroic Public Speaking, writing partner to business author Mike Michalowicz, and author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. Today, AJ calls on her years of experience working with bestselling authors to talk about how to write a must-read book. The first step to writing a book is knowing who your reader is. By knowing exactly who you are writing for, what they need, and what they perceive is standing in their way, you can write a book that speaks directly to their experience. When people feel seen on the first page of a book, they are likely to continue reading. The next step is to get very clear on your core message. This should be a fundamental truth that can create change in the reader even if that message is the only thing they read. Once you have written a book with a specific reader in mind and a clear core message, the most important thing to do is just to not give up! Stay persistent and put the time and work into your publishing plan and marketing strategies for selling your book.If you have been wanting to write a book that will help other people, you need to first decide who exactly you want to write for. What change are you hoping for the reader to make? How do you want them to feel when they read your book? These are all things to consider before getting to the publishing or marketing steps. Quotes“If you're writing a book that's designed to help someone, you have to know who that someone is.” (8:33-8:37 | AJ)“If they can see themselves on the first page where you are honoring their experience and they feel like you get them, they're going to keep turning the page.” (10:38-10:48 | AJ)“Knowing your reader is such a huge part of not just writing and editing the book, but how you position it in the marketplace.” (11:50-11:56 | AJ)“A book is not about something, it's for someone.” (12:30-12:33 | AJ) “Most authors give up too soon. They give up before they finish their book, they give up on their publishing plan, because it takes too long. And then if they do manage to get their book to market, they give up on selling it.” (28:42-28:56 | AJ)“There's very few things on earth that are more transformational than a book.” (35:18-35:23 | AJ)LinksConnect with Welcome to ElomaInstagram: @welcometoelomaWebsite: WelcometoEloma.comWeekly Email Newsletter: bit.ly/RIXEmail Connect with AJ HarperLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjanetteharper/Website: https://ajharper.comConnect with KileySocial: @kileypeters + Linkedin.com/in/kileypetersWebsites: RAYNEIX.com ,

Telling your story is a big part of building your brand. In this episode, Mads Hanna starts off by talking about her career and how it led her to brand storytelling. Mads explains how you can breathe storytelling into your brand, the four fundamental pieces for brand storytelling and when having a clear story is important in all aspects of your business. Nancy and Mads also discuss how brand storytelling is important to staying relevant, especially with all the different methods of sharing your story today. 2:29 – Mads explains how she grew up telling stories and how her mom suggested that she pursue a career in public relations.   4:22 – Nancy and Mads talk about staying relevant and consistent. 10:26 – After working in PR at the beginning of her career, Mads describes how she took a gap year (or two) and went abroad, becoming a digital nomad.   17:54 – Mads shares how to breathe storytelling into a business. 20:12 – Mads lists the four fundamental pieces for brand storytelling. 27:37 – Mads explains how storytelling impacts all aspects of your business or brand, helping make sure everyone is on the same page. 33:31 – Mads talks about the importance of consistency which can allow customers to see themselves in your brand and help them trust the brand. 36:26 – Mads gives her advice to PR professionals on how to incorporate storytelling into their work. 38:11 – Mads shares some resources that have helped her.   Quote " I think everybody needs to understand the story so they can bring it to life within their own discipline. I look at everything. How are we telling our story here? Is there a moment where we can bring the identity to life? Have that surprise and delight moment. We can catch people off guard and show that they're seen and heard." – Mads Hanna, founder of Curated Compass Links: Check out these other episodes featuring storytelling: Episode 219: Growing Your Passion Into a Brand Episode 114: How to build brand exposure by understanding your story Episode 77: How to tell stories that build authenticity and relationships   Pure Barre: https://www.purebarre.com/location/portland-me Unilever: https://www.unilever.com/ Intuit QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ Heroic Public Speaking: https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/ Sugarloaf: https://www.sugarloaf.com/ StoryBrand: https://storybrand.com/about/ I and love and you: https://iandloveandyou.com/ Cultish by Amanda Montell: http://amandamontell.com/cultish/ Defining Decade by Meg Jay: https://megjay.com/the-defining-decade/   About the guest:     Mads Hanna has 12 years of blended work experience across PR, copywriting, storytelling and brand strategy.  She's worked with big-box consumer lifestyle brands like Unilever (frozen novelties and spreads) and B2C tech companies like Intuit QuickBooks. She now runs her own remote-always brand storytelling studio where she partners with founders and small business owners to help them articulate their story and share it with the masses. Looking to connect:           LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madshanna/ Website: www.curatedcompass.com

“When you realize that you can have a tremendous emotional, psychological, and intellectual impact on the people in a room through performance, all of a sudden the way that you go about your work changes dramatically,” shares Michael Port, CEO and Co-Founder of Heroic Public Speaking. Today, Michael explains how to build a professional speaking career.In order to create transformational change in the way people think and act, you first have to change the way they feel. The speakers who are the most successful at this are the ones who are able to perform with honesty. All performances are manufactured in a sense, but that does not mean they cannot be done with honesty in a way that connects with and moves the audience. Being able to combine entertainment with your insights is a great way to keep the audience engaged and get your message across.A successful transformative speech takes time. You must really commit to the process and spend time practicing and reworking your speech. You cannot just wing it and expect to be a memorable speaker.Quotes“If you want to change what people do, you need to change how they think first. And if you want to change how people think, you need to change how they feel first.” (6:12-6:23 | Michael)“The key is that performance is manufactured, but the people who do it the best are the ones who do it with honesty.” (17:33-17:40 | Michael)“When you realize that you can have a tremendous emotional, psychological, and intellectual impact on the people in a room through performance, all of a sudden the way that you go about your work changes dramatically.” (19:58-20:17 | Michael)“The expectation should be that it may take a year to produce a speech that is ready to be sold for $25,000.” (26:25-26:34 | Michael)“Usually things that create significant change require the person who created that thing also change.” (28:14-28:20 | Michael) LinksConnect with Welcome to ElomaInstagram: @welcometoelomaWebsite: WelcometoEloma.comWeekly Email Newsletter: bit.ly/RIXEmail Connect with Michael PortWebsite: www.heroicpublicspeaking.comInstagram: @heroicpublicspeakingConnect with KileySocial: @kileypeters + Linkedin.com/in/kileypetersWebsites: RAYNEIX.com , BrainchildStudios.com, KileyPeters.comWeekly Email Newsletter: bit.ly/RIXEmailEmail: info@rayneix.com

We are coming to the end of another eventful year, another 12 month bundle of opportunities, challenges, plenty of highlights and some definite unforeseen low lights. Hopefully you are about to embark on a well-deserved break. This is exactly what the inside influence team and myself will be doing. So over the next few weeks we are going to be taking a festive step back to rest up, recalibrate and re-inspire ourselves for 2022. However, if you need some inspiration to get you thinking and planning for next year, we have you covered. Our holiday season of power cuts or power minis are back. Our first power cut episode is with Michael Port.Michael Port is a NY Times, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, TED speaker and Co-Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Speaking.Over the last two decades, Michael has written eight books that have made it onto the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today – including… ‘Steal the Show,' ‘Book Yourself Solid' and ‘The Referable Speaker.'Not too bad for someone who was told by his fourth grade teacher that he had the worst spelling she'd seen in 25 years of teaching.Over that time, and together with his wife and co-founder, Amy Port he has also built Heroic Public Speaking Worldwide. Offering the most complete (and effective) speaker training in the world. All centered around teaching speakers what actors have always known – how to craft an authentic performance during presentations, pitches and lifes high stakes moments. Clients include CEOs and founders, Admirals, Navy Seals, and FBI agents, Olympians, politicians (but apparently only the nice ones), bestselling authors and leaders of global movements.Sometimes a guest comes onto the podcast and you just know you're in for one helluva ride – this conversation was one of those. In it we dived into…Speech structure and the 5 foundational elements to a speechWhy ‘winging it' never works when it comes to impactful communication or presentations - and why the best communicators focus first on figuring out their ‘big promise' and working backwards from there.If you enjoy this powercut episode and would like to hear my full conversation with Michael Port please head over to my website juliemasters.com or listen at all the usual places #itunes #spotify #googleplay #stitcher. For now sit back, relax and enjoy my powercut conversation with Michael Port. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been sharing a lot of behind-the-scenes of what it takes to write, publish, and promote a book. But one thing that often gets overlooked in the writing process is editing. I like this quote from Mike Lee where he says, “The first draft reveals the art; revision reveals the artist.”  Today, I get cozy with editor and publishing strategist AJ Harper. In this episode, we talk about how authors can find their voice, write books based on the change you want to see in the world, and why it's important not to give up in the dip when marketing your book. AJ Harper helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop at https://ajharper.com.   I personally had an opportunity to participate in one of AJ's editing retreats and it was amazing! She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: Defining what  “career authorship” is all about :: Why it's important to keep your writing close until you are ready and the time is right to share it with others  :: AJ's expert tips for choosing an editor that is right for you and what you need to consider with this decision  :: How gaining clarity in your book and editing process will allow you to stand up for your book with conviction  :: Her own experience as a ghostwriter and co-writer, and how that compares to now writing her very own book and the pressures that come with doing this  :: Why identifying your core message is essential in book writing, and what AJ's core message was in her own book  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_197 Buy yourself a copy of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life (or gift it to a friend) at shebuilds.com. And if you're an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Once you read it, leave a review. It's the most helpful thing you can do to inspire more people to build their businesses without burnout. 

Jen Singer is a ghostwriter, speechwriter, writing coach and developmental editor with a whole bunch of stories to tell.  As a writing coach at TEDx Cambridge, one of the world's largest independently-organized TED platforms, she has helped dozens of speakers get their stories “on their feet” in front of an audience. Whether writing for the page or the stage, she believes the message is the medium. “A good speech is a good performance,” she says, “but it starts with good writing.”  One of the original “mom bloggers,” Jen wrote on parenting issues for over fifteen years on www.mommasaid.net – a gig that led to a two-year stint as the author of the “Good Grief” blog for Good Housekeeping. Over the years, she has also written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Parents, Woman's Day, and McSweeney's, while writing several books of her own and launching her career as a book doctor and collaborator.  Somewhere in there, coinciding with her own diagnosis of Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, she shifted her focus from parenting issues to medical issues – a shift that came about while she was blogging on potty training issues for Pull-Ups.  “June is National Potty-Training Month,” she recalls, “and I was in the hospital measuring my urine for my doctor…It was surreal.”   Jen saw the humor in that surreal moment, but she also saw opportunity, and she started working as a medical writer for NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Weill Cornell Medicine. Her experience as a cancer survivor led her to write a series of e-books called "The Just Diagnosed Guides: What You Need to Know Now (without Googling it)," designed to help patients and families navigate the uncertainty that finds them after a difficult diagnosis. In addition to her work with TEDx Cambridge, Jen also works as a writing coach and editor for Heroic Public Speaking, a leading public speaking training program, where she has worked with a wide range of clients, including CEOs, Olympic athletes, educators, fighter pilots, marketing experts, physicians, psychologists, Ivy League researchers and professors, and undercover FBI agents. For more on Jen Singer, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Please support the sponsors who support our show. Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership The Thoughtful Bro podcast, hosted by Mark Cecil Pop Literacy, hosted by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong and Kimberly Potts Writer's Bone, hosted by Daniel Ford

This week, I spent three days (and joyful evenings) with other thought leaders, each working to bring our new keynotes to life with the brilliant team at Heroic Public Speaking. I had a great week and did some fantastic work, but I started to feel a little down on myself once I left. I didn't feel like writing this morning. Spending three days with other thought leaders can trigger comparisonitis (comparison syndrome). They have how many LinkedIn followers??!!Any one of you could go to a conference of peers, or even read 5 Things and think, “That is such a cool thing that company X is doing…my company stinks and isn't doing anything significant with DEI.” Or worse: ”They're such a great leader…I stink compared to them…”Comparisonitis. Comparison has been called the thief of joy – and it causes stagnation. I can't fulfill my purpose to build a world where people feel safe to be authentically themselves if I let comparison drag me down. What I have to remind myself is that each step I take toward my vision matters.Screw comparisonitis. There will always be those ahead of you and trust me, there will be many others just starting out. Each step you take towards more significant equity and inclusion matters – as an individual, and as an organization. Even simple things like intentionally connecting with people who are different from you, builds momentum that can be world-changing, and life-changing.If you find yourself stuck because of comparisonitis or anything else, reply to this email. Seriously. I read every response and I'll get back to you ASAP. Oh, and as much as I hate to admit it, external validation helps…so if you listen to the 5 Things in 15 Minutes podcast, will you do me a favor, rate, and review?Here are the good vibes I found this week:Championing Authenticity and Equity: Inside and Outside of YelpWalmart to Cover Fertility Treatments Under Insurance PlanHow Employers Can Set Formerly Incarcerated Workers Up for SuccessThe Who Says Gender-Affirming Care Is Essential to Transgender HealthCVS Drops Prices on Its Tampons and Will Pay the ‘Pink Tax' Read the full blog hereClick here to learn more about Simone and Your Choice Coach Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

It is key that you are effectively communicating with your team, clients and potential customers. You want to make sure your message is being heard and your passion or emotion behind the words is being properly construed.   In this episode, Darcy Webb, The Speech Diva, shares some key takeaways on how to effectively communicate better. During this episode, Darcy will share different exercises you can do to make sure you are properly communicating when speaking by correctly using your mouth and facial expressions. Join us in this conversation to learn the best techniques for effective communication to increase make sure your messages are clearly being articulated.  This episode's guest:  D'Arcy Webb, an award winning voice and speech teacher, has been helping actors, performers, corporate executives, authors and speakers use their voices to connect with audiences around the world with power, eloquence and heart for over two decades. As former Associate Professor of Voice and Speech at the University of the Arts and current member of the performance faculty at Drexel University, D'Arcy has worked with hundreds of new and seasoned  performers to make their words resonate with clarity, precision and confidence. She has also served as voice, speech and performance coach for TEDxCambridge, and was the Head of Vocal Training for Heroic Public Speaking from 2016 to 2020. Connect with Darcy Webb: https://www.darcywebb.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/speechdiva/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/darcythespeechdiva/?hl=en (Instagram) Quotes:  “Speaking is just another form of signing.” “Remember that a monotone isn't just in your voice. A monotone can also be in your facial expressions and other movements. And so if you're just standing there not moving your face, not moving your body, your audience might find that your words aren't so moving either.” Looking for more guidance and support on handling all your B2B sales struggles? You can connect with Ian Altman and learn more about the Same Side Selling Academy through the links below:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianaltman/ (Linkedin) https://twitter.com/IanAltman (Twitter) Website Email

In this episode, Michael Port, CEO of Heroic Public Speaking, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss the art of public speaking. Tune in to learn how to express yourself on stage, the different types of speaking events, the four categories of a keynote speaker, how to prepare a speech, and much more!Five things you'll learn from this episode:How to express yourself fully when speakingWhat to think about before hiring a PR agency to book your speaking engagementsHow to use a breakout room to gain a keynote speaking opportunityThe four categories of keynote speakersHow to choose a topic to speak onQuotables“When you feel fully self-expressed, you generally feel more confident.” — @michaelport“If you want to do something visionary, start with what really pisses you off.” — @michaelport“Make sure that you care more about the audience and the experience they have than about what you're going to get out of the experience.” — @michaelport“You might want to consider moving out of expertville and into visionary town.”— @michaelport“You start with a question, and it's important to ask a question that Google can't answer.”— @michaelportIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others and leave us a review!About Michael PortMichael Port is the author of nine books, which have been translated into 29 languages. A few of them have become perennial bestsellers and made it onto such lists as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Some have won awards from 800-CEO-READ and Amazon. After delivering thousands of paid speeches on the world's biggest stages, Michael and his wife, Amy, built Heroic Public Speaking HQ, a performance training center, to develop and nurture the next generation of professional speakers along with CEOs and founders, bestselling authors, business owners, and people leading movements and advancing important causes. Guest's contact info and resources:Michael Port on TwitterMichael Port on LinkedInHeroic Public SpeakingAdditional Resources:Axia's keynote servicesEmbracing the power of “No” and storytelling with keynote speaker, author, and actor Rob BiesenbachSupport the show

Kent talks to author, ghostwriter, and editor AJ Harper about her new book, Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. AJ shares why a book is not just a better business card, why you need to have a “reader first” mindset as a writer, what to do when you have limited time to write, and what to do if you don't have a platform. AJ Harper helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build their readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As a ghostwriter and as a developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First. Also, make sure to check out this fantastic conversation between AJ and Mike Michalowicz on writing craft.

Kent talks to author, ghostwriter, and editor AJ Harper about her new book, Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. AJ shares why a book is not just a better business card, why you need to have a “reader first” mindset as a writer, what to do when you have limited time to write, and what to do if you don't have a platform. AJ Harper helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build their readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As a ghostwriter and as a developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First. Also, make sure to check out this fantastic conversation between AJ and Mike Michalowicz on writing craft.

Today on the Infused Show we welcome a NY Times & Wall Street Journal best-selling author of 9 books, including the celebrated Book Yourself Solid, Michael Port! Michael is also the CEO & Co-Founder of Heroic Public Speaking, and he joins us for a conversation about the art of telling stories & effective communication in the cannabis space.  Michael Port CEO @ Co-Founder of Heroic Public Speaking https://heroicpublicspeaking.com questions@heroicpublicspeaking.com  For More Infused: A Cannabiz Talk Show visit: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/InfusedShow Instagram:@theinfusedshow Facebook: @Infused:ACannabizTalkShow Twitter: @showinfused Subscribe to Infused on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infused-a-cannabiz-talk-show/id1535836627  

Our Heart Value can serve us and others in so many ways. You can transfer a huge amount of encouragement or empowerment by confidently telling the story of your True Stride. This episode talks about how to write your story for the peeps in your life that matter most. AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As a ghostwriter and as a developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author Mike Michalowicz. AJ is also the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. On EP 76's Wise Walk, AJ and I discuss how you can find your truth and write a story that speaks directly to people who resonate with you. I know from experience, since Heart Value would not be here without AJ. She challenged me to explore my heart-centered passions and tap into the value I wanted to give to Striders. AJ understands how to balance the needs of authors and readers to protect an author's true intentions. On our Wise Walk, open your mind to realize your vision for your book and learn to not compromise on what value you want to provide for readers. You'll get useful ideas on breaking past myths and releasing the lies we tell ourselves that keep us from fully engaging our work. We're dispelling book publishing misinformation and sharing how book writing can be a reflective process. Come with me as we reflect on AJ's fundamentals and these Wise Walk questions: Who is your ideal reader? Who are the people you want to help? What is your core message? What is a promise you can commit to and deliver on? AJ believes that if an author is struggling to get past the outline or the first chapter of their book, they're probably not writing the book they're meant to write. You have something inside of you that you want to share. You need to find out how to pull away the false filters that distort your message. You should only want filters that honor your truth and cut out distractions. Advocate for yourself and write great books with these Wise Walk questions: How connected are you to your voice? Where in life are you adopting someone else's voice? Where can you exercise validating your own voice and style? What are the myths you adopted as you grew up, and how can you find your actual truth? Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.   In this episode: [00:23] - Welcome to the show! [02:31] - AJ Harper loves to help people write better books. [04:18] - How is AJ able to pull the true intentions of authors out so they gain clarity on what they are writing.  [06:00] - What is the writer's club that AJ created? [08:19] - AJ says she was originally fueled by anger about book publishing misinformation.  [10:03] - AJ says she developed an understanding of balancing the needs of the readers and authors. [13:03] - People find the courage to be vulnerable when the stakes are high. [15:08] - You are the author and editor of your life. [17:06] - Think about a core message that guides your life, and identify what you can honestly fulfill as a promise you make to yourself. [19:28] - Mary Tess explores what unique promise and gifts we can offer the world. [21:07] - What is the legacy that you want to live and leave? [23:13] - AJ says it took months for her to reconnect with her own style after her long career as a ghostwriter. [25:55] - When you can't access your own voice, it's a sign that you are off kilter. [27:53] - It doesn't matter how many compliments you receive. You should be the one who is excited about your work. [30:15] - Be careful of the “reasonable” inner critic that tells you all the excuses that sound true and valid. [32:55] - Mary Tess and AJ have a discussion about Heart Value.  [35:02] - Your story will resonate with the people who have the energetic and emotional connection to your expression. [36:35] - What are a few memorable book or author transformations AJ witnessed? [39:16] - Mary Tess shares the new story she's worked on lately. What was the theme? [41:08] - Mary Tess shares that AJ is a part of the reason why she started the True Stride podcast. [42:41] - How much does self-reflection relate to book writing? [44:36] - Let go of the lie that's holding you back. AJ talks about shifting your paradigm to reframe it into a truth that serves you. [47:11] - You can have the freedom to choose again. [49:06] - Change takes time. [51:23] - What is AJ working on these days? She shares news about her latest clubs, workshops, and more. [53:58] - Thank you for listening!   Memorable Quotes: “When you pay attention to the reader, when it's not just about us, the book is better.” - AJ “Once you understand the lie, the myth, and the truth, then you can make another choice. You can have that freedom to choose again.” - Mary Tess   Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value   AJ Harper Write a Must Read site LinkedIn | Facebook Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own

How do you learn to speak with the power, conviction, and influence that your great ideas deserve? Join Laura Gassner Otting she hosts this week's episode of LGOtv with guest, D'Arcy Webb. D'Arcy Webb - Word Nerd, Speech Diva, Age-defying Old Broad.For over two decades, award-winning voice and speech teacher D'Arcy Webb has been helping actors, performers, corporate executives, authors and speakers use their voices to connect with audiences around the world with power, eloquence and heart.As former Associate Professor of Voice and Speech at the University of the Arts, D'Arcy has worked with hundreds of new and seasoned performers to make their words resonate with clarity, precision and confidence.She has also served as voice, speech and performance coach for TEDxCambridge, and was the Head of Vocal Training for Heroic Public Speaking from 2016 to 2020. Now D'Arcy coaches and teaches in her private studio all those who want to speak with not only clarity but brio!Keynote speaker and retired TEDx Cambridge Executive Producer, Tamsen Webster, has called D'Arcy's work “magic.”0:31 D'Arcy Webb - the Speech Diva.2:52 We must learn to read with expression.3:28 International phonetic alphabet!5:32 80% psychological.7:37 They were afraid of your power!21:42 The role of confidence in our body.24:18 “Hey Bike #7, SIT UP.”29:59 Onomatopoeia.31:00 Not everyone loves a person who is extra.33:32 It's better to be someones shot of whiskey than everyone's cup of tea.34:28 Learn to be present in our words.37:02 I got comfortable being in the silence.40:03 Give your audience time to think at the punctuation marks.42:27 Why do we all hate the sound of our voices?44:04 - Our voice is who we are.46:00 - Use your bathroom muscles.darcythespeechdiva@instagram.comhttps://www.facebook.com/speechdivahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/speechdiva/

AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. Shownotes: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/how-to-write-a-book-that-changes-lives

Description: In this week's episode, I am speaking with AJ Harper, author of  Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. If you have thought of writing a non-fiction book this is the book for you. I have already recommended this book to several people as it will make the task far less daunting and more importantly help you write a book that delivers. Her bio is as follows: AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As a ghostwriter and as a developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is a writing partner to the business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. Connect with her at AJHarper.com. I am pitched a lot of books for this podcast. I have turned down some prominent authors because I thought the books did not deliver on what they promised. I think they should have read this book as you will hear, AJ gives you a pretty easy system to follow to keep on track to write a book that delivers. That does not mean it is easy to do but it is an excellent system. I am currently reading a similar book Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible by Tamsen Webster that I mention during the episode. It discusses a similar process to refine your ideas that I have found useful. For the full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode click here.

Welcome to The Profit Talk! In this show, we're going to help you explore strategies to help you maximize profits in your business while scaling and creating the lifestyle that you want as an entrepreneur. I am your host, Susanne Mariga! I'm a certified Mastery Level Profit First Professional. Let's dive into strategies to maximize profits in your business! AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. Connect with her at https://ajharper.com.  Visit my FREE Facebook Group, The Profit First Masterclass, where I'll be sharing additional exclusive trainings to members of the community.   If you're excited about what's next for your business and upcoming episodes, please head to our itunes page and give us a review! Your support will help me to bring in other amazing expert interviews to share their best tips on how to powerfully grow in your business!  DISCLAIMER: The information contained within these videos is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute, an accountant-client relationship. While we use reasonable efforts to furnish accurate and up-to-date information, we assume no liability or responsibility for any errors, omissions, or regulatory updates in the content of this video. Any U.S. federal tax advice contained within is not intended to be used for the purpose of avoiding penalties under U.S. federal tax law. 

On this episode, April and Tammy talk about the power of mapping out your book, scheduling time to write and enlisting the help of others. Whether it be a writing coach, a support group, an editor, or a friend, getting to the finish line is not possible alone. Tammy also shares some encouragement about career changes and overcoming fear through getting more information and considering what you enjoy doing. Her book Working From the Inside Out will help you get there. As promised you can get your free bonus workbook at https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/workbook Here's the book description: Feeling stuck professionally? Find your way to greater career satisfaction. Worried that it's foolish to exit a well-formed path even though you're unhappy? Is fear holding you back from growth? Afraid you're too old to make big changes? Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You is an engaging conversation about transforming your limiting beliefs into enduring fulfillment. Using real-life stories to illustrate the hurdles that can hold you back, Tammy Gooler Loeb offers successful strategies and reflective activities that will move your thinking and actions toward new possibilities. By examining your attitudes and behaviors through the lens of other people's journeys, you'll be inspired to exercise control over your future. In Work from the Inside Out, you'll discover: ✅How fear is the foundation of immobilization ✅That shifting your mindset can empower you towards positive reinvention ✅Stories of people who made life-changing plans while still providing for their families Work from the Inside Out will help you uncover occupations that are a better fit, manage expectations, approach networking, and much more! If you like authentic narratives, tools for self-discovery, and access to informative resources, you'll love Tammy Gooler Loeb's thought-provoking approach to career fulfillment. About Tammy Gooler Loeb: In her 20 years as an executive career and executive coach, facilitator, and speaker, Tammy Gooler Loeb has inspired people to engage in work that is fulfilling, meaningful and satisfying. She provides a variety of services to individual clients and businesses in a range of sectors and industries, including executive and career coaching, group facilitation, training and speaking. This work focuses primarily on workplace communication, leadership strategies, and team development. Tammy hosts a podcast, Work From The Inside Out, which showcases the inspiring stories and practical lessons of people who have transitioned to more satisfying and meaningful work. Her expertise has been showcased in many publications, such as HBR Ascend, Forbes, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, Monster.com, The Ladders.com, and recently in the book, Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive by Jessica Turner. Tammy holds an M.B.A. from Boston University and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Coaches Training Institute. To connect with Tammy and schedule a complimentary consultation visit https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/contact To listen to Tammy's podcast visit https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/podcast Also mentioned in the show are AJ Harper's new book Write a Must Read https://amzn.to/3xrNteG and Michael Port's Heroic Public Speaking courses https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/ which are top-tier training for those desiring to become more polished as a keynote public speaker. For more about O'Leary Publishing and to download our free publishing guide The Influencer's Path to Successful Publishing visit https://www.olearypublishing.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olearypublishing/message

Conversation with AJ Harper, an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write foundational books; a writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz; a ghostwriter who has worked with newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold; the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, and the author of “Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives―Including Your Own.” Episode on Website

Today we welcome Marcia Dawood, Angel Investor and Chair of the Angel Capital Association.  I first met Marcia in a program we're both involved in with Heroic Public Speaking where we are learning with others to deliver speeches to “inspire and delight” our audiences.  I can tell you that I was both inspired and delighted when I heard Marcia share a part of her talk for the first time.  I've believed for a long time … Investing in Change – Featuring Marcia Dawood Read More »

Today's guest is someone you will have come across if you work in the sector of coaching or leadership. Karen Wright is a highly experienced executive coach and author of two books. She started her career in the FMCG industry and she founded her coaching company, Parachute Executive Coaching, more than 25 years ago.  Karen has very clear and concise opinions when it comes to coaching. In this episode, we discuss coaching certifications, what makes a good coach, different types of coaching, and the concept of the accidental alpha, a phrase that Karen coined when she went through a period in life when she had suddenly become the main financial provider for her family. Links mentioned: https://coachingfederation.org/ (International Coaching Federation) https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Tame-Your-Advice-Monster/dp/1989025757 (‘The Advice Trap' by Michael Bungay Stanier) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manifesto-Moral-Revolution-Tools-Change/dp/1250222877 (‘Manifesto for a Moral Revolution' by Jacqueline Novogratz) https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Begin-Start-Something-Matters/dp/1774580586/ (‘How to Begin' by Michael Bungay Stanier) https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Glow-Spiritual-Guide-Leadership/dp/1774581582 (‘Permission to Glow' by Kristoffer Carter) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Executive-10-Step-Powering-Performance/dp/1937134245/ (‘The Complete Executive' by Karen Wright) https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/ (Michael Port's company, Heroic Public Speaking) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Accidental-Alpha-Woman-Thriving-Overwhelming/dp/B08N9DQCF7/ (‘The Accidental Alpha Woman' by Karen Wright) https://www.parachuteexecutivecoaching.com/ (Karen's company, Parachute Executive Coaching) https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwrightcoach/ (Karen Wright on LinkedIn)

This week I welcome AJ Harper to the podcast. AJ is an editor, publishing strategist, and a developmental editor. Previously, AJ was a ghostwriter, and has written dozens of books, some of which are New York Times Bestsellers (but we'll never know which ones!). AJ left ghostwriting to create the Top Three Book Workshop, and in so doing has helped hundreds of authors write life-changing books. Her forthcoming book, Write a Must-Read will inevitably help innumerable more. AJ is on the podcast to share about the first book she's written that has her own name on it. She shares what it was like to rediscover her voice, how vulnerable it was to share life's work, and where she's headed next. She tells us about her own struggles with writer's block and how a shift in her mindset released it. Join us as we discuss: 01:56 – AJ discovered later in life that her great work is writing however it is more than writing but helping people become the writers they were meant to be.04:30 – How the War of Art helped her overcome her struggle to finish things and the anxiety it caused.09:42 – AJ discusses her long-term strategy and how her book fits in with the change she wants to see in the world.14:19 – Her experiences as a ghostwriter and the importance of understanding who your reader is.16:35 – Your core message is the foundation of your book, not your slogan or tagline.22:21 – Don't become overwhelmed in the process, and you will find that as you are writing one book you may have many more based on your framework.26:49 – Uncovering what brings AJ joy in her great work.29:23 – Losing her own voice as a ghostwriter, AJ has recovered her confidence in herself and discovered that demystifying something creates the confidence to move forward.36:28 – The influence that Dr. Amanda's book has had on AJ in creating the space to write.About the Guest:AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop. She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they've written nine books, including Profit First. AJ is the author of Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own.https://ajharper.com/ You can find her book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Write-Must-Read-Craft-Changes-Lives_Including/dp/1989603696About the Host: Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author and coach changing our perspective on the world of work. It IS possible to do Great Work-- launch a successful business, make a scientific discovery, raise a tight-knit family, or manage a global remote team-- without sacrificing your health, happiness and relationships.Amanda is the Author of the forthcoming book, Great Work: Do What Matter Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else, and the creator of the Great Work Journals. Amanda's TEDx talk has received more than a million views and has been featured on TED's Ideas blog and Ted Shorts.Her ideas have also been featured on NPR, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, Quartz, and Thrive Global.Sponsored By The...

This week's guest is Michael Port, best-selling author, actor, and co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking. We discuss a range of communidation and career topics, such as: - How to effectively manage transitions in your professional life - As an author, actor, and professional speaker, the weaknesses Michael has noticed in public health communications about COVID - How to communicate complexity so even someone without any background in the topic can understand, enjoy, and remember the speech  - Michael's thoughts on embracing the importance of skilled communication for scientists - What led Michael to write "The Referable Speaker', its major themes and take-aways, and how it fits in the “Port Pantheon” of best-selling books? - As an author of 9 best-selling books, what Michael has learned about the writing process that would be useful for other writers aiming to get their research published

How do you book yourself solid with the projects and clients you really want? In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLED5hT2c0oNJSkvckPLVWTp28x756MUwA (Context & Clarity LIVE), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOF77JlZRz8 (Michael Port - Book Yourself Solid). Michael Port is the author of “Book Yourself Solid” and “Steal The Show,” and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking. In the original conversation, Michael helps us put ideas like your ideal client and your personal brand into action to attract as many of the right clients and projects as you want. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media).

There's a big difference between being rich and being wealthy. Rich people spend what they have. Wealthy people, however, leverage what they have to produce more wealth. But how much money is really enough? And what's driving our constant need for more? These are the types of financial questions I ask my good buddy, Michael Port, on today's podcast episode. More specifically, we're digging into money management as family men with businesses.     For context, he's written multiple bestselling books. He's also the co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking, a super successful company that he bootstrapped  and scaled with his wife, Amy. While there's more than one way to build wealth & legacy , I have a major appreciation for Michael's approach to financial freedom. Rather than follow the crowd, he constantly pursues the best path for him after spending years studying different approaches to creating financial independence.  We talk about what makes his business profitable, setting budgets with his wife, avoiding get-rich-quick schemes, and how he empowers his kids to manage their own finances. One of my favorite investment takeaways from our conversation - the ROI of "keeping it simple" = more bandwidth for my family!  Get a Free Book from Michael Port Step 1: Leave a review at FrontRowDads.com/review and tell me specifically what you liked about my conversation with Michael Port. Step 2: Take a screenshot of your review and send it to my team at info@frontrowdads.com and I'll mail you one of Michael's books for free (your choice of which book) Michael Port Podcast Highlights How Michael creates more free time for himself and his family Allowing your kids to track their finances and manage their money for things like school supplies, clothes, summer camp, and more Practical money management habits you and your family can use to achieve financial security and build long-term wealth Should you pay off your mortgage OR borrow against it to invest? Considering the investments that turn earned income into cashflow—and that also give you more bandwidth for the fam! Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/329 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

D'Arcy Webb is a speech and voice coach committed to helping people be heard.She began her journey when a director she admired told her that her performance was wonderful…. If only she could have been heard.D'Arcy worked for years on her own vocal strength and power, and what she learned became her passion.D'Arcy knows that unleashing your voice is critical to finding your truth.Join us as we discuss:Why it matters that you have a clear, strong voice that you own as yoursWhy people are always crying in D'Arcy's studioWhy D'Arcy loves the phonetic alphabet, and how it helps us find our true voice.About the D'Arcy:For over two decades, award-winning voice and speech teacher and performance consultant D'Arcy Webb has been helping actors, performers, corporate executives, authors and speakers use their voices to connect with audiences around the world with power, eloquence and heart.As former Associate Professor of Voice and Speech at the University of the Arts, D'Arcy has worked with hundreds of new and seasoned performers to make their words resonate with clarity, precision and confidence. She has also served as voice, speech and performance coach for TEDxCambridge, and was the Head of Vocal Training for Heroic Public Speaking from 2016 to 2020. Now D'Arcy coaches and teaches in her private studio all those who want to speak with not only clarity but brio. The creator of a wacky online series called “Tuesday Morning Two-minute Tune-ups For Your Tongue,” D'Arcy is in constant pursuit of ideas that will enrich, renew and deepen her students' knowledge and skill, awakening in them a love of language and the passion to speak their truth. Keynote speaker and retired TEDx Cambridge Executive Producer, Tamsen Webster, has called D'Arcy's work “magic. She produces instantaneous yet lasting effects.”Connect with the D'Arcy:darcywebb.com https://www.darcywebb.com/LinkedIn and Facebook: @thespeechdivaInstagram-: @darcythespeechdivaAbout the Amanda:Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author and coach changing our perspective on the world of work. It IS possible to do Great Work-- launch a successful business, make a scientific discovery, raise a tight-knit family, or manage a global remote team-- without sacrificing your health, happiness and relationships.Amanda is the Author of the forthcoming book, Great Work: Do What Matter Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else, and the creator of the Great Work Journals. Amanda's TEDx talk has received more than a million views and has been featured on TED's Ideas blog and Ted Shorts.Her ideas have also been featured on NPR, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, Quartz, and Thrive Global.Sponsored By The Aligned Time JournalThe Unleashing Your Great Work podcast is sponsored by the Aligned Time Journal! The Aligned Time Journal is here to answer the question "But HOW?" How can we figure out what our Great Work is? How can we get started, stay with it, and finish our Great Work so it can go out in the world and have an impact?Click here to learn more, and try it out for yourself!For more information about the Unleashing YOUR Great Work podcast or to learn more about Dr. Amanda Crowell, check out my website: amandacrowell.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to the Unleash Your Great Work Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a

On today's show we are diving in with former actor, keynote speaker and founder of Heroic Public Speaking, Michael Port. We talk about why talent is overrated, keys to vulnerability, and leadership and mindsets to lead through adversity.

About This Episode: MICHAEL PORT is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of six books including Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, Book Yourself Solid ILLUSTRATED, The Contrarian Effect, The Think Big Manifesto, and STEAL THE SHOW, his latest. Michael has been featured on all the major TV networks and is one of the highest rated speakers working today. He runs a company of experts advising businesses on marketing, business development, and public speaking. Free chapters from all of Michael's books can be found at www.MichaelPort.com. Marketing advice at www.BookYourselfSolid.com. Public speaking advice at www.HeroicPublicSpeaking.com. Find out more about Michael at: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelport/ Michael's website - https://michaelport.com/ Heroic Public Speaking - https://heroicpublicspeaking.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz Make Extraordinary a reality: jeremyryanslate.com/extraordinary See the Show Notes: jeremyryanslate.com/850 Sponsors:Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books.  http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/book