Podcast appearances and mentions of lou heckler

A Conversation with Lou Heckler by Alan Weiss

Lou Heckler is a Professional Speaker and Speaker Coach who has entertained and informed audiences throughout the US and across the globe for more than 40 years. He is a Certified Speaking Professional and a Member of the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame. Lou believes in having no regrets, moving forward, and preparing for a great tomorrow. In this episode, Lou talks about delivering excellence and being rewarded for it; proudly getting to the "I don't know what I'm doing" moment, and answering the door when the right moment knocks through very grasping stories.  Listen to Lou to learn the art of storytelling along with taking that extra step to Win Big. Secrets to Win Big with Arjun Sen brings you leaders from around the world and all walks of life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you find yourself listening closely when a topic of conversation turns into a story? Lou Heckler, a professional speaker, knows the power of stories to engage others. Today on Ignite, Lou shares how storytelling has shaped his career as a motivational humorist.

Here's your chance to get invaluable insights into how to source and hone stories that inspire from one of the most popular and in-demand professional speakers in the world. Business storytelling specialist Eamonn O'Brien chats with the internationally renowned motivational humorist and hall of fame speaker Lou Heckler about the art of mastering storytelling for corporate audiences.

Inspiration from Stanley Kubrick; Living the story; Taylor Swift; Where's the cat?; Pendants unite!; Be surprising not surprised; A casual glance; An interview with Lou Heckler; Music from The Lost Hollow Band

A trip to Dallas; World Cup Lessons; Musical chairs; Glasgow graffiti; A film too soon; Speaking at conferences; A field guide to journalists; What colour is your sale sign?; An interview with Lou Heckler; Music from Jim Boggia

Answers to the difficult quiz; MediaMaestro and MediaMug of the Year; Script, Cards or Memory; Update your media plan; Say thanks; An interview with Lou Heckler; Music from Jessie Furay Lynch

A concert in the park; A few storytelling places left; Walter Becker; A PR disaster; Are you who you say you are?; Killer Facts; Stand-up social media; An interview with Lou Heckler; Music from Mick Terry

Todays guest entrepreneur, joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired business podcast is a man whose name came up in conversation on a previous episode of Join Up Dots. And not in a "there's this man that I know", kind of way but like "Wow, there is this amazing man who is brilliant at what he does" kind of way. And so I sought him out and I am delighted that he agreed to come on the show and start joining up his dots. Hefirst found the motivation to begin working on building his careers, as a 14 year old, in his hometown Pittsburgh, when he was hired to do a community news column for "The Signal Item," a weekly newspaper. And his life has been intertwined with both the written and spoken word ever since. He received dual degrees in Journalism and Radio-TV-Motion Pictures at the University of North Carolina and also served as news editor and anchorman which meant that by the time he graduated from the University, he had already logged over 1,000 live television broadcasts. And this all occurred before joining the military as still a young man, and tackling another big dot in his life, serving his country. Although much happened in his life leading today, you can now find him tutoring speakers, in the nuances of voice control and speech writing, or presenting keynote presentations across America and enjoying himself. He has found the freedom to create his path in his life that plays to his natural talents, and brings enjoyment to himself and everyone that he comes in contact with. And that of course is the best way to build success in your life. So what is it about being a wordsmith that appeals to him on a daily basis? And is there a thrill to performing live that he doesn't get anywhere else in his life? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only expert wordsmith todays entrepreneur Lou Heckler

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” —Theodore Roosevelt   Your decision is clear—you’re going make your imprint in your industry. You work hard, do your research, and put yourself out there. Feeling great, you think, “I’ve got this!” Then, you watch as someone else brilliantly outshines you, and think, “I could never be that good, so why bother.” Deflated, you begin questioning your goals, and start wondering if you should try a different route to success.   Has this happened to you? It happens to me nearly every time I watch someone deliver (what looks like) a flawless speech. It doesn’t matter whether I’m watching them on YouTube, in a small gathering, or on a giant stage. In fact, it doesn’t even matter if they speak on a totally different topic.   Watching his ridiculously powerful stage presence, I found it difficult to stop analyzing the way he told his stories long enough to even appreciate how Dan Barber fell in love with a fish. Fortunately, I caught myself and was able to appreciate both his content and soak up his story-telling brilliance.      It’s a love-hate relationship I have with talented speakers. I love their talent, passion, and dedication to the craft, but I also hate dealing with the inner monologue they prompt. Before I get a chance to appreciate their perspective, my internal monologue starts convincing me…   "They’re already doing everything you want to do—and so much better—so what’s the point? Quit now. Go find something to focus on, where you can be the best." Of course, that doesn’t exist, and fortunately there will always be someone whose brilliance can help us develop and improve.   Seriously though, why should I bother stirring up enthusiasm, productivity, and provoking greatness… across generations, when Eric Chester and Jason Dorsey are kicking some major butt out there? Seriously, their dedication, commitment, passion, and performance are top-notch. Hire them, and your audience will walk away not only more knowledgeable, but motivated.     Here are a few other remarkable speakers who have prompted my “Why bother” monologue: Dr. Nido Qubein, Brené Brown, Seth Godin, Mark Scharenbroich, Lou Heckler. Of course, it’s not like we pick mediocre people to compare ourselves to—No, we chose award-winning superstars who consistently and courageously work at their craft.   Ready to break free of the debilitating effect of such paralyzing comparisons, the following five steps aid greatly in remaining focused on moving your own ball forward:    Notice and Acknowledge your thoughts. Please, do yourself a favor and avoid trying to hide, fade, or fix them. What we resist, persists. Simply begin to notice what you’re telling yourself. Get Curious. With the curiosity of a 5-year-old that has to know why, why, why, become curious about the nature of the conversation going on inside your head. Defuse your storyline. Rather than allow yourself to get caught up in self-judgment, consider literally saying to yourself, “Isn’t that interesting. I wonder where that thought comes from.” This allows you to remove the "good/bad, right/wrong" of the stories you're telling yourself. Remember where you started (or, are starting) and keep perspective on YOUR growth. Or, as Brene Brown suggested, “Stay in your own lane,” when she shared about her competitive nature in swimming. Act anyway. Keep practicing, keep learning, and keep sharing your passions, especially when that voice creeps in. Otherwise, we risk the possibility of allowing our fears to ruin our dreams.   Repeat these steps over and over again as you bare silent witness to the magic of the process. And, remember: it's never about being the best, but giving your best every single day. As don Miguel Ruiz says, "Your best is different every day." Honor YOUR journey, listen, be curious, and keep moving your ball forward.   "To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."   ― Thich Nhat Hanh   Here’s to Your Greatness,   Misti Burmeister   NEW! Ready to reconnect to the excitement of—   —Your work/career —Leading your team —Growing your bottom line, along with your people?   Grab your 40 minute Gearing for Greatness session with Misti today—http://mistiburmeister.com/GearingForGreatness   “Working with Misti Burmeister will be one of the best decisions you have ever made as a leader. She helped me integrate new behaviors and thought processes to bolster my overall leadership presence.” –Kevin Frick, Professor and Dean, Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business  

Lou Heckler is a peak-performance and leadership specialist who has studied high achievers for more than 30 years. Lou Heckler is a Pittsburgh native, a North Carolina Tar Heel by education, and a Floridian by choice since 1979. He represents a broad background in management and leadership positions, from his days as an instructor and course supervisor for the Defense Department during his active Army duty to his positions in public and commercial television – ranging from News Director and Community Affairs Director to corporate Management Training Director. 

Back in the UK; Exceptional Speaking; Oscar hangover; Tony Warren; Chris Christie; And who was it said?; Return every call from a reporter; Why social media is like archery; An interview with Lou Heckler; Music from Ainsley Diaz Stevens

Have you ever been to a conference and watched a speaker so powerful that you just sit there with your mouth open the whole time? A speaker so good that you immediately put their name on your wish list for future training? My guest today is exactly such a speaker. Lou Heckler is a peak performance and leadership specialist who’s studied high achievers for more than 30 years. He represents a broad background in management and leadership positions. He’s worked as an instructor and core supervisor for the defense department (do not mess with him) during his active Army duty. He’s also held positions in public and commercial television ranging from news director and community affairs director to corporate management training director. He knows the ins and outs of the media system and he certainly knows what it takes to get on the news. The value of stories: We’ve loved stories ever since we were children. They helped and still help us do two things: See where we fit in life and what it was going to be like for us. They helped us take the content of our lives and put it into context. Give us a model Professor Chip Heath did a study among his students where he asked them to recall speeches of guest speakers who had visited their classroom. 5% of the students remembered specific statistics but 63% remembered the stories. When we use stories we become memorable and give someone a model to follow. Leading from behind: With a good story it’s easy to lead from behind. You’re handing people a key so they can unlock the box that is most useful to them. What’s this story about? It’s not just what happened on the surface it might be about something bigger. Once we find that truth we have a much better anchor to use and a place we can use that story. As long as you know what the central truth is the stories can be about other things that have happened to you and other truths you’ve seen. Why stories are important: Maya Angelou said “People will forget what you do, people will forget what you say, but they will never forget the way you make them feel”. That’s what story does. Three things every good story needs: It needs a worthy central character. You’re not a character you’re a human being but if you’re going to tell a story about yourself or about something you’ve observed we want the central person in that story to be a worthy person. We want them to be a moral person, a good person, a person of good intent. Every story needs tension. There are lots of ways to build tension but think of it like a movie that you’re filming. Make them see it not just hear it. You don’t tell the whole story at once you make people say to themselves “I wonder what happens next?” A story needs a big finish. Resolve the story but issue a challenge to the audience for themselves. How will you use this in your life? An exceptional abnormal job: A newspaper columnist who won a Pulitzer Prize for feature reporting said one of the best things she does is look for the normal in the abnormal and the abnormal in the normal. She looks for someone who is doing an exceptional abnormal job in a normal circumstance. 21 Day Story Program: Get out there and look for stories for 21 days. Have at least one story for your file by the end of each day. At the end of 21 days it will be like breathing. You’re not just going to find the stories they will find you. Lou Heckler’s website: www.louheckler.com If you have a question you would like Geeta to answer on the show reach out to her by using the contact form on her website geetanadkarni.com or by social media via twitter @lifewithgeeta and babygotbooked on instagram. Write headlines no journalist can resist with the 58-headline template pack [http://babygotbooked.com/headlines]

Todays guest entrepreneur, joining us on the Steve Jobs inspired business podcast is a man whose name came up in conversation on a previous episode of Join Up Dots. And not in a "there's this man that I know", kind of way but like "Wow, there is this amazing man who is brilliant at what he does" kind of way. And so I sought him out and I am delighted that he agreed to come on the show and start joining up his dots. Hefirst found the motivation to begin working on building his careers, as a 14 year old, in his hometown Pittsburgh, when he was hired to do a community news column for "The Signal Item," a weekly newspaper. And his life has been intertwined with both the written and spoken word ever since. He received dual degrees in Journalism and Radio-TV-Motion Pictures at the University of North Carolina and also served as news editor and anchorman which meant that by the time he graduated from the University, he had already logged over 1,000 live television broadcasts. And this all occurred before joining the military as still a young man, and tackling another big dot in his life, serving his country. Although much happened in his life leading today, you can now find him tutoring speakers, in the nuances of voice control and speech writing, or presenting keynote presentations across America and enjoying himself. He has found the freedom to create his path in his life that plays to his natural talents, and brings enjoyment to himself and everyone that he comes in contact with. And that of course is the best way to build success in your life.  So what is it about being a wordsmith that appeals to him on a daily basis? And is there a thrill to performing live that he doesn't get anywhere else in his life? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only expert wordsmith todays entrepreneur Lou Heckler