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Painting contractors don't always need more leads — they need a better sales process. Jason Phillips explains how closing more painting estimates at higher margins can completely change the economics of your painting business.In this episode of Contractor Secrets, Jason breaks down why constantly spending more money on painting leads can actually hide the real problem in your business.If you're already generating opportunities but homeowners are ghosting you, shopping your price, saying “we need to think about it,” or simply not closing — generating MORE leads won't solve the problem.You need to fix sales first.We cover:→ Why more leads won't fix a sales problem→ How to make more money from the leads you already have→ Why customers default to price when they can't see the difference→ How sales affects gross profit→ Revenue vs. gross profit→ How better sales can fund your team and systems→ Why your sales process needs to be repeatable and trainable→ How to set better appointments→ Why you should show up to serve instead of sell→ The three costs every homeowner should understand→ Building your quote around what the homeowner actually values→ Why Jason recommends presenting your quote instead of emailing it→ Presenting payment options alongside the priceCHAPTERS:00:00 Routemize Launch Party01:27 Meet Jason02:07 Why Sales Is the First Thing to Fix03:00 The Problem With Chasing More Leads05:26 Why Sales Changes Everything06:32 Make More From the Leads You Already Have07:41 Stop Competing on Price09:18 Sales Pays for Everything Else10:49 Why Gross Profit Creates Freedom11:57 The Math Behind Better Sales15:09 Are You Building a Business or a Job?15:40 Fix Sales → Build Team → Build Systems16:29 Real-World Painting Business Results18:39 What Does “Selling Better” Actually Mean?20:10 7 Practical Sales Tips20:17 #1 Set a Better Appointment21:47 #2 Show Up to Serve22:59 #3 Explain the Three Costs23:29 #4 Build the Quote Around Their Values23:59 Present Your Price Under the Right Conditions24:32 Present Payment Options25:20 Put the Customer Before the Commission26:08 Fix Sales and Get Your Life BackThe big idea: you don't necessarily need more opportunities. You need to get better at converting the opportunities you've already paid for.Fix your sales. Build your team. Build your systems. Get your life back.Subscribe for more conversations about building and scaling a profitable painting business.Start your Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #PaintingSales #PaintingLeads #ContractorSales #ContractorSecrets

Welcome back to the pod! Bridget Phetasy returns to the Pirate Wires podcast as one of our esteemed cohosts. This past week, the internet was consumed by the AI doomerism conversation. The tech people are supporting AI at all costs, the doomers are making their opinions heard, and we at Pirate Wires.. are unsure. We dive into all of the discourse, how Peter Thiel predicted the AI antichrist, the white pill of AI, and we even get into Sydney Sweeney's boobs. We have it all!-Thank you to our PRESENTING sponsor Monaco! https://www.monaco.com/-Get $500 off your Eight Sleep pod: www.eightsleep.com/piratewirespodcast- Check Out Our Pirate Wires FLAGSHIP fund on Autopilot: https://marketplace.joinautopilot.com/landing/5890/1390461?referrer=AP Featuring Mike Solana, Riley Nork, Bridget PhetasySign Up For The Pirate Wires Daily! 3 Takes Delivered To Your Inbox Every Morning:https://get.piratewires.com/pw/dailyPirate Wires On X: https://twitter.com/PirateWiresMike Solana On X: https://twitter.com/micsolanaBridget on X: https://x.com/BridgetPhetasyRiley On X: https://x.com/rylzdigitalTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Back To The Pod - Welcome Back Bridget Phetasy!0:30 - The AI Apocypse - Is It All Over?24:35 - THANK YOU @MonacoGTM 25:33 - Breaking Down The AI Discourse40:00 - Did Peter Thiel Predict The AI Antichrist?!50:05 - Sydney Sweeney's Controversial Boobs10:40 - White Pill - How AI Leads To More Creativity - PW Writer Vibe Coded A Viral Video Game21:40 - THANK YOU @eightsleep 1:22:20 - AirBnB Wants To Fix The Housing Crises1:32:15 - THANK YOU @joinautopilot 1:32:55 - Wrapping Up - Go See Bridget Live in Austin!#podcast #technology #politics #culture #tech #ai

Maurice, Paul, and Aaron talked about how we can recognize our learners' needs and adapt in the moment. And some Presenting 101 tips and tricks. Look at tisfortraining.wordpress.com for the latest show notes and information.

The Big Noise breaks down the fifteenth to eleventh ranked teams at the World Series. Presenting game balls to top performers of those teams. Joined by Big Mike of Bayou City Heat and Joey Buizon of Boston Strong.

2022年1月浙江首考英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where are the speakers going to meet? A. In a lab. B. In a cafeteria. C. In a classroom.2.What will Jeff take to school tomorrow? A. An apple pie. B. A carrot cake. C. A roast chicken.3.What are the speakers talking about? A. Visiting a neighbor. B. Getting a library. C. Attending a meeting.4.What will Jim probably do this weekend? A. Finish a project. B. Take a class. C. Have a rest.5.Why does Amanda want to learn to play the guitar? A. To record popular songs. B. To perform her own music. C. To become a guitar teacher.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What does the woman want to do? A. Open a bank account. B. Cancel a credit card. C. Withdraw some money.7.Where will the woman go? A. Brown College. B. Dudley Road. C. Kingfield Street.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What does the woman do? A. She's asecretary. B. She's a manager. C. She's a salesperson. 9.What time will the meeting probably be over? A. At 1:00. B. At 2:00. C. At 3:00.10.What does the man want to do before Friday? A. Meet Mr. Smith. B. Write a document. C. Move to a new office.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11.Whose graduation day is it today? A. Annie's. B. Steve's. C. Jane's. 12.What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Arrive early. B. Sit near the stage. C. Take some pictures.13.What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Fellow teachers. C. Schoolmates.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.How does Laura sound at the beginning of the conversation？ A. Anxious. B. Regretful. C. Surprised. 15.What do we know about Peter？ A. He has got a new job. B. He has four children. C. He has a big house.16.Why did Jim choose to work from home？ A. To look after the kids. B. To get more sleep. C. To accompany his wife.17.What is Peter going to do this afternoon? A. Hold a dinner. B. Give Sally a call. C. Attend a meeting.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What is Jennifer Green doing? A. Conducting a class. B. Presenting a speaker. C. Recommending a book.19.What is Professor Bastian's book about? A. Tips for escaping unhappiness. B. Benefits of painful experiences. C. Ways to develop reading ability.20.What is Professor Bastian going to do next? A. Share his stories. B. Discuss his plans. C. Explain his views.参考答案1—5 BABCB 6—10 ABACA 11—15CACCB 16—20 ACBBC录音原文(Text 1)M: Professor Jackson, could I talk to you about my paper sometime today?W: Sure. When the class is over,I need to go to the lab first and then I'll be in cafeteria at about 12:30.Let's meet then.M: Okay, thanks, Professor Jackson.(Text 2)M: What are you cooking? It smells delicious.W: I'm making a carrot cake.M: Nice. I see a roast chicken and an apple pie over there too.W: The chicken is for dinner and the pie is for Jeff. He has to take something to school tomorrow. (Text 3)W: This neighborhood really needs a library. How can we get one?M: I think we should have a meeting to talk about it.(Text 4)W: Hi, Jim. How's your new job going?M: It's very exciting. And I'm really learning a lot, but it's also quite tiring. I feel like a good break this weekend.(Text 5)M: Amanda. What skill would you like to develop?W: Well, I want to learn to play the guitar. I love writing songs, you know. And I think it would be lovely if I could play my own music and entertain people.(Text 6)M: Hello, City Bank. Can I help you?W: Hi, I'm calling for information on opening a savings account.M: Have you had any accounts in our bank before?W: No, I don't think so.M: Then you have to go in person to one of our branches and talk to a clerk there.W: I see. Is there a bank near Brown College?M: We have one branch at 135 Dudley Road and one at 512 Kingfield Street.W: I think I will go to the one on Dudley. Thank you.(Text 7)W: Good morning. Frank Sampson's.M: Good morning. This is Peter Clifford from Smart Tech. Could I speak to Mr. Smith please?W: I'm sorry. Mr. Smith is having a meeting right now. Would you like to leave a message or call back later?M: What time is the meeting over?W: Well, it started at one o'clock and it usually lasts about two hours.M: All right. In that case, could you please tell him to check his email? I've sent him an important document. I'm waiting for his reply.W: Certainly. Anything else, sir?M: Yes, I'd like to know what would be the best time for us to meet before Friday. I must meet him this week.Please tell him to include the time in his reply.W: Do you want to meet him in our office or in your office, sir?M: Oh, either is fine.W: All right, sir. I'll tell him when he is back.(Text 8)M: Hi, Annie. That's a very lovely bunch of flowers.W: It's for my sister. It's her graduation day today.M: It must cost you a fortune.W: I paid $60 for it, but it's worth it. Jane worked very hard for her degree over the last four years. Today is a very important day for her. And I want it to be special.M: That's very nice of you. I wish it were our graduation day too.W: Another three years and we'll be done too.M: Where are they going to hold the graduation ceremony?W: In the Conference Hall at 2:00 p.m. It'll be a feast ceremony.M: I guess you should be there early, otherwise you won't get a seat.W: Yes. I'll try to find a seat close to the stage. I want to take some good pictures of my sister.M: Have fun, Annie. Give Jane my best wishes.W: Thanks. Bye, Steve.(Text 9)W: Oh, I can't believe it. Peter,I haven't seen you for ages. How are you?M: Hi, Laura. Nice to meet you here. I'm pretty good. How about you?W: I'm fine. It's really great to see you. Do you have time to sit down?M: I was leaving, but I can join you for a few minutes.W: Great. So tell me how is your family?M: Well, it keeps getting bigger.We have four kids now, all boys.W: Four boys? I suppose they keep you busy.M: They sure do. The baby is only one month old, so Sally is not working right now. And what's new with you and Jim?W: Believe it or not. He's home with the kids.M: You're kidding.W: No, I'm not. Jim chose to work from home, so we could spend less on child care. I love it, because he does all the shopping and cleaning.M: Good point. Yikes, it's already 12:30. I've to go now. I'll have an important meeting this afternoon. Tell Jim I said hi. And I'll call you, so we can have dinner sometime. W: Great. And say hi to Sally and the kids. See you.M: See you.(Text 10)W: Good evening, everyone. I'm Jennifer Green. Thanks for joining us. In today's edition, Our Perfect Life. Our guest is Brock Bastian, a social psychologist from the University of Melbourne. Professor Bastian's research focuses on pain, happiness and morality. Recently, he published a book on the role of pain in promoting pleasure. The title of the book is The Other Side of Happiness. In this book, he argues that as we seek to escape pain or sorrow, we're weakening ourselves and may lose our adaptability to deal with pain in the future.Painful experiences are in fact vital for our development and how we face the unavoidable challenges ahead and they play a key role in helping us to develop our ability to feel truly happy. Now, let's welcome Professor Bastian to talk about his ideas in the book.

Welcome back to the Pirate Wires pod! The gang is back together for your favorite weekly pod covering tech, politics & culture. PW alum, Sanjana Friedman, returns to the show with Mike Solana in Riley Nork. Today on the pod,  25th anniversary of 9/11 and how the old world feels so ancient, the brain rot phone addiction that led to the decision of the Lindsay Clancy case, another AI doomer has sprung to life from the the bowels of Anthropic, we ponder if we're all in a simulation, and Solana gives us a deep dive into immigration and H1B's. -Thank you to our PRESENTING sponsor Monaco! https://www.monaco.com/-----Get $500 off your Eight Sleep pod: www.eightsleep.com/piratewirespodcast-Check Out Our Pirate Wires FLAGSHIP fund on Autopilot: https://marketplace.joinautopilot.com/landing/5890/1390461?referrer=AP Featuring Mike Solana, Riley Nork, Sanjana FriedmanSign Up For The Pirate Wires Daily! 3 Takes Delivered To Your Inbox Every Morning:https://get.piratewires.com/pw/dailyPirate Wires On X: https://twitter.com/PirateWiresMike On X: https://twitter.com/micsolanaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - WE'RE BACK!2:55 - 9/11 25th Anniversary & Gen Z Irony Posting8:50 - THANK YOU MONACO!9:25 - Lindsay Clancy Trial Highlights Phone Addiction Brain Rot40:45 - AI Death Cult - Anthropic Employee Warns Of AI Doom1:06:46 - White Pill - Are We In A Simulation - Sponsored By Eight Sleep1:12:25 - THANK YOU EIGHT SLEEP!1:13:08 - The Truth About Immigration & H1Bs - Sponsored By Autopilot1:31:00 - THANK YOU AUTOPILOT1:32:00 - Wrapping Up1:34:00 - We're Back For Good! See You Every Friday at 4pmET#podcast #technology #politics #culture #tech #ai

Are you truly representing heaven well as Christ's ambassador here on earth? In this devotion from Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens up the rich meaning behind our identity as ambassadors for Christ, drawing from James 1:5, 2 Corinthians 5:9, Hebrews 11:6, and Romans 12:1 in the King James Version.You might be asking: What does it actually mean to be an ambassador for Christ? How do I get the wisdom needed to deal with difficult people? Who am I really trying to please with my service? What does it look like to present myself as a living sacrifice to God?Key points covered in this devotion:- An ambassador must be diplomatic and skillful in dealing with people- The wisdom we need comes from God, not man, and we must ask for it (James 1:5)- As Christ's ambassadors, our service is meant to please God, not people (2 Corinthians 5:9)- Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6)- Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice is our reasonable service (Romans 12:1)If this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs a reminder of who they are in Christ. Subscribe so you never miss a daily word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:

In this episode of our Outside the Nest interview series, we chat with current BC Lions (and former Alouettes) kicker Sean Whyte. Presenting sponsor: RoyalRetros.com (Save 15%).

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 - 07:00 | Interview with LA bellydancer Nar07:00 - 21:48 | The story behind my book ROS21:48 - End | Interview with Redhead Days founder Bart.Every year, I return to The Redhead Days Festival, a place where thousands of beautiful redheads from all over the world come together, and where I always feel incredibly at home. But this year was extra special.I brought my book ROS to the festival and I can't believe we sold out! 

Presenting... The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast,     Season 4: "The Curse of the Glass Witch"   Episode 325, Chapter 44 "Doesn't Everybody Like The Plabe?" EARLY RELEASE (BRONZE+): 3+ weeks early! COMMERCIAL FREE! PUBLIC RELEASE: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Show Notes for the Episode... Matisse draws the wrong kind of attention when she's tasked with starting the show. Percy comes face to face with his zombie self! Holly the Faerie Witch finds herself trapped inside the White Temple. Fortunately, the Keepers gave her a map! Production... Executive Producer:            George Pecenica Producer:            Sholom West Patreon Sponsor:             Michael Cast...Storycrafter - Mike Rigg           Robbie, Boris, Margie, and Ben - Themselves     George Pecenica as Percy Alexander     Ray Volk as Martin Barnett     Jenn Avril as Connie Ross     Rupert Faullhurst as Nigel Osbert Wintermann     Dave Murtagh as Oliver Glass     and introducing Robin as Holly the Faerie Witch and Blake Azur as Jasper Remington Music Credits...          "Almost New, "Dark Times," "Hitman, "The Parting" by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ . Additional music: "The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast Theme" performed by Floof* , "A Jaunty Day," "Robut Reviews," "A Jaunty Day in SRAPLand," "The Halo Temple," "The Halo Temple (Darker)," "The Saddest Music Ever," "The Temple" by RST Musek (* Floof is a fictional band. Find out more by following Whiskey Tango Furball on YouTube @WTFurball. RST Musek lyrics written by Michael J Rigg, music generated using SUNO.)

Michael Weaver is hosting a free live training this Thursday, September 10th at Noon Central, showing you exactly how to write 30 life policies in 30 days without buying a single lead. Save your seat and start turning today's conversations into tomorrow's premium.

Painting contractor sales, painting estimates, close rates, and in-home sales — Durant breaks down the exact sales process he uses to close roughly 75–80% of his painting estimates.In this episode of Contractor Secrets, Durant shares how he approaches an estimate from the moment he walks through the door all the way to asking for the business and overcoming objections.His philosophy is simple:If you're already in the house, don't just send the customer a quote later.Build trust, show your expertise, present the proposal, handle the real objection, and try to close the job on the spot.In this presentation, you'll learn:• Why Durant gives customers their estimate on the spot• How to change your mindset before walking into an estimate• How to build rapport without sounding scripted• The questions to ask before you start selling• How to uncover the real reason behind the project• Why you should lead the customer during the walkthrough• How to "assume the sale" without being pushy• How to present your company and proposal• Why detailed photos can help you close• How Durant uses same-day incentives• How to handle "I need more quotes"• How to handle price objections• How to handle "I need to talk to my spouse"• Why "I need to think about it" isn't the real objection• How to ask for the business confidentlyCHAPTERS:00:00 Routemize Launch Party01:27 Meet Durant02:49 Closing Painting Jobs on the Spot04:30 Why You Should Give the Estimate Immediately06:00 Change Your State Before the Appointment07:50 Build a Repeatable Sales Process09:00 Building Rapport & Asking Better Questions11:08 Show Up Like an Expert14:10 The Questions Durant Asks Customers15:59 Tell Your Story17:50 Set Expectations & Pre-Close19:48 Assume the Sale During the Walkthrough22:00 Building a Detailed Estimate24:30 Presenting the Proposal26:00 Finding the Real Objection28:00 Handling Multiple Quotes30:07 Handling Price Objections32:30 Using Incentives Without Killing Margin33:50 "I Need to Talk to My Spouse"36:00 "I Need to Think About It"37:16 Close the Deal Today38:05 Tanner's Biggest TakeawaysDurant's biggest point is that sales becomes much easier when you stop improvising and build a repeatable process.Show up sharp.Ask better questions.Build trust.Lead the walkthrough.Present with confidence.Find the real objection.Ask for the business.If you're a painting contractor looking to improve your close rate, sell more jobs, or build a better in-home sales process, this episode is packed with practical sales training you can use immediately.Start your Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#PaintingContractor #ContractorBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #PaintingBusiness #HomeServices #BusinessGrowth #ContractorSecrets

How many calories does your body actually need to build muscle? In today's episode, we discuss a new paper that attempts to calculate the energy cost of building a kilogram of muscle, from the energy stored in the new tissue to the surprisingly high cost of actually constructing it. We also talk about the ramifications this has for your bulk. How big should your calorie surplus be? How quickly should you gain weight? And do you even need to bulk to build muscle in the first place? To end the episode, we answer listener questions about whether you can outtrain a bad diet and whether you should switch to heavier, lower-rep training to preserve muscle during a cut. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening banter: Presenting today's topic, and an informal discussion about the new weight-loss drugs 10:30 - Program of the week: Powerbuilding 18:00 - Main topic: How many calories does it take to build a kilogram of muscle? 36:30 - Listener question 1: Can you outtrain a bad diet? 41:00 - Listener question 2: Should you train for strength to preserve muscle during a cut? *** Do you like what you hear so far? Please leave a five-star review in your podcast player. And hit that follow button! You can also follow us on Instagram. You'll find Daniel at @strengthdan, and Philip at @philipwildenstam. Become a part of our Reddit community here. *** This podcast is brought to you by Styrkelabbet AB, Sweden. To support us, download the world's best gym workout tracker app StrengthLog here. It's completely ad-free and the most generous fitness app on the market, giving you access to unlimited workout logging, lots of workouts and training programs, and much, much more even if you stay a free user for life. If you want a t-shirt with "Train hard, eat well, die anyway", check out our shop here.

Many businesspeople believe they are already reasonably good presenters. Their colleagues understand them. Their bosses do not complain. They can stand in front of a room, explain their slides and finish within the allotted time. Compared with the average business presenter, they may genuinely appear competent. Then they receive professional coaching, and the difference can be dramatic. In presentation training, even capable speakers often become noticeably more persuasive, confident and engaging within a short period. The question is why coaching creates such a large improvement when there are already countless books, videos, podcasts and online resources available. Can professionals become excellent presenters by studying alone, or do they need expert help? The strongest answer is a combination of knowledge, frequent practice and quality coaching. Can you become a better presenter through self-study? Self-study can make you a better presenter because books, videos and podcasts provide valuable techniques, examples and frameworks. However, consuming information alone may not be enough to make you exceptional. There is no shortage of presentation advice. Businesspeople can study storytelling, slide design, vocal variety, body language, executive presence, audience engagement and persuasive structure. Books such as Japan Presentations Mastery provide practical guidance for presenting in Japanese and international business environments. YouTube channels, TED Talks and business podcasts also make it easy to observe skilled speakers and analyse their methods. The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show covers leadership, sales and presenting, while the Japan Business Mastery Show provides shorter insights for time-pressed professionals. The Presentations Japan Series podcast also explores practical presentation techniques each week. Knowledge is essential because we cannot apply techniques we have never encountered. The limitation is that information cannot observe us while we speak. Do now: Choose one presentation resource and apply one specific technique in your next business presentation. Why does frequent practice matter in presentation skills? Frequent practice matters because presenting is a performance skill, not merely an intellectual subject.Understanding a technique and executing it confidently in front of an audience are completely different abilities. A person can read extensively about swimming, golf, music or martial arts, but mastery requires repetition. Presenting works the same way. Every speech gives the presenter an opportunity to test an opening, refine a story, improve timing or become more comfortable with silence. Repetition also reduces anxiety because the experience of standing in front of an audience becomes familiar. Tony Robbins reportedly made a deliberate decision early in his career to accept as many speaking opportunities as possible. Whether addressing small groups or large audiences, the volume of practice helped him develop his communication abilities. The same principle applies in business. Volunteer to lead meetings, explain projects, speak at associations, deliver client briefings or introduce speakers at events. Do now: Seek presentation opportunities rather than waiting until a major speech forces you to perform. Why is presentation coaching more effective than feedback from colleagues? A skilled presentation coach sees behaviours and audience reactions that the speaker cannot observe while presenting. This outside perspective turns vague advice into precise, practical adjustments. The speaker is facing the audience and concentrating on the message. They cannot easily see their own facial expression, posture, movement or gestures. They may also be too focused on remembering content to notice how the audience is responding. A coach can see when listeners become interested, confused or disengaged. Colleagues may say, "That was good", but this type of feedback does not explain what worked or what should change. In many workplaces, people avoid giving honest feedback because they do not want to offend a colleague or senior executive. A professional coach can identify specific changes while maintaining a positive and psychologically safe learning environment. Video recording is also valuable. It allows presenters to observe themselves, but an expert coach can interpret what the presenter sees and suggest suitable alternatives. Do now: Record your next presentation and ask a qualified observer to identify three specific behaviours to strengthen. How can coaching improve a presenter's voice and delivery? Presentation coaching improves vocal impact by helping speakers vary their pace, tone, volume, emphasis and use of silence. These changes make ideas easier to follow and important points more memorable. Many business presenters speak in a narrow vocal range. Every sentence receives roughly the same energy and emphasis, so the audience cannot easily distinguish the central message from the supporting detail. A coach may recommend increasing vocal modulation, slowing down, emphasising keywords or varying the rhythm of the delivery. Pauses are especially powerful. Nervous speakers often accelerate because they want to finish quickly. Confident speakers may also speed up when they become enthusiastic about their subject. When ideas arrive too rapidly, each new point can erase the previous one before the audience has processed it. A deliberate pause gives listeners time to absorb the message and gives the presenter time to breathe and reset. Silence can initially feel uncomfortable, but to an audience it often sounds calm and authoritative. Do now: Mark pauses and keywords directly into your speaking notes before rehearsing. How does body language affect presentation credibility? Body language affects credibility because audiences judge confidence, openness and authority before they fully process the words. Gestures, posture, eye contact and facial expression all shape the message. A presenter may need larger gestures to communicate energy in a large room. Another presenter may move constantly and need to stand still so the audience can concentrate. Eye contact is equally important. Effective presenters do not rapidly scan the room or stare at their slides. They engage one person at a time, hold that person's gaze while completing a thought and then move naturally to another listener. Facial expression can also create an unintended impression. A speaker concentrating intensely may appear angry, aggressive or unfriendly even though they feel none of those emotions. Because the speaker is focused on content and delivery, they may be completely unaware of how they look. The coach can identify the mismatch between intention and impact. Do now: During rehearsal, check whether your face, posture and gestures support the impression you want to create. Why do presenters need to leave their comfort zones? Presenters need to leave their comfort zones because their familiar delivery style may be competent but not powerful enough to influence an audience. Coaching provides permission and encouragement to try behaviours they would not attempt alone. A presenter may intellectually understand that larger gestures, stronger vocal emphasis or more emotional storytelling would improve the speech. However, those changes can feel unnatural or exaggerated during rehearsal. The speaker therefore returns to the safe style they have always used. A coach can encourage carefully judged experimentation. They might ask the presenter to increase a gesture, hold a pause longer, move closer to the audience or deliver a line with greater conviction. The first attempt may feel excessive to the speaker while appearing completely natural to the audience. This is particularly important in business, where presenters must balance authenticity with professionalism. The objective is not theatrical performance for its own sake. It is a larger, more engaging version of the speaker's genuine communication style. Do now: Rehearse one section at a higher energy level than feels comfortable, then review the result on video. What is the best way to become an excellent business presenter? The strongest formula is to combine presentation knowledge, frequent speaking opportunities and expert coaching.Each element supports the others, and removing one limits the speed and scale of improvement. Knowledge introduces techniques and models. Practice converts those ideas into usable habits. Coaching provides an accurate outside perspective and helps the presenter select the changes that will create the greatest impact. Self-study without practice remains theoretical. Practice without guidance can reinforce weak habits. Coaching without continued opportunities to present will produce improvements that may not become permanent. The combination matters because every presentation contributes to the speaker's personal and professional brand. Audiences form opinions about competence, confidence, credibility and leadership potential whenever someone speaks. A strong presentation can build trust. A confusing, flat or nervous delivery can weaken it, even when the content is technically correct. Becoming a better presenter is therefore not simply about delivering a polished speech. It is about becoming a more influential professional. Do now: Build a development plan that includes weekly study, regular speaking practice and periodic expert coaching. Conclusion Presentation resources are everywhere. Books, videos, podcasts and public speeches give professionals access to more knowledge and more examples than ever before. That is a valuable starting point, but information alone has limitations. Presenting is a practical performance skill. Improvement requires repeated opportunities to speak, experiment and reflect. To reach a much higher level, presenters also need someone who can observe what they cannot see, identify the gap between intention and impact and recommend specific changes. The winning combination is simple: Absorb high-quality presentation knowledge. Present as frequently as possible. Work with an expert coach. Every time we speak, we are shaping our professional reputation. The real question is not whether we can survive a presentation. It is whether our delivery builds the trust, credibility and influence our message deserves. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including ザ営業, プレゼンの達人, トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう and 現代版「人を動かす」リーダー. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Chris and Dave review Meet The Owens on Prime Video.We break down Michael Owen's new family reality series — the horse racing drama at Manor House Stables, family chaos at home, Gemma's first presenting job, and whether the show actually delivers or lives up to the “boring” reputation.Honest takes, laughs, and our final verdict on if it's worth watching.Follow us on socials: @cdrealitycastEmail: cdrealitycast@gmail.com

Join us for an enlightening discussion with Bill Kidd, former Scottish MSP and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, as he shares his expertise on one of the most pressing global issues: nuclear weapons and energy policy. In this Pensioners for Independence meeting, Bill draws on his extensive background in peace activism to explore the complex intersections of nuclear weapons proliferation, energy security, and international diplomacy. As a key advocate for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), he offers valuable insights into the mechanisms of nuclear disarmament and the challenges facing the global peace movement. Throughout the episode, Bill addresses audience questions on topics including: 00:04:09  Nuclear power incidents 00:05:45  Kazakhstan - USSR test bombs 00:07:43  Nuclear power plants - illusions of safety 00:09:44  UK government plans for nuclear bomb testing in Sutherland 00:11:08  The radioactive legacy of nuclear power 00:14:32  Retiring from Holyrood, not from campaigning 00:15:45  Humanity cannot live indefinitely with nuclear weapons or nuclear power Questions from the audience: 00:17:55 What vested interests do we need to be aware of? 00:24:41  Modular reactors in Scotland 00:27:09  Presenting anti nuclear views 00:32:45  Perceived influence through nuclear weapons 00:35:17  Impact on UK if weapons removed from the Clyde 00:37:31  Dark money and political parties 00:39:32  Would we rent out Faslane to UK? 00:42:45  Is nuclear weapons use now more likely? 00:48:25  Did NATO aggression start the Russian attack on Ukraine? 00:52:51  Reform UK's plans for Scotland The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch: Email:  indypodcasters@gmail.com  Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political.  Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.  

Today I'm sharing a special bonus episode from Clues, where we dig into the infamous d4vd case and the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.In April 2024, 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez vanished from Lake Elsinore, California. Seventeen months later, her remains turned up in the trunk of an impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard. The car was registered to rising R&B star named David Burke, known to millions as d4vd. We unpack the case that's been dominating the headlines all summer. Clues is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow wherever you get your podcasts or listen hereTW: Child Abuse, SA of a minor, Grooming

Budgets can move fast during design, especially once clients start making selections.This week, Kyle sits down with Audra Von Minden Gossage of LTD Builders to talk about the Budget Roadmap, the tool her team uses to keep clients clear on where their budget stands as design moves along. Audra shares how they account for changing selections and costs without redoing a full estimate each time, and how more planning up front has cut down change orders.If clarity in the project budget during design is a struggle for your clients, this episode has some great ideas for your team.Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key Takeaways Introduction to the budget roadmap conceptThe importance of cycle time measurementManaging scope changes and scope differencesPresenting material selections without markupUsing the budget roadmap to keep clients informedReducing change order rates to below 2%Building trust through transparency and micro commitmentsThe role of client control and decision-makingChapters00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode03:50 Introduction to Audra and her business background06:22 Challenges with scope and budget expectations12:05 The origin of the budget roadmap concept13:51 Explaining the budget roadmap to clients17:44 Presenting material selections without markup19:49 Tracking budget changes through revisions27:36 Finalizing the project budget and client approval30:47 Reducing change orders and maintaining profitability33:41 Handling scope changes and client control37:16 Wrapping up and key takeaways from the episode

On this episode of Fox Across America, guest host Jason Chaffetz analyzes some of the radical candidates Democrats are running in November's midterm elections. Executive Vice President of the America First Policy Institute Ashley Hayek breaks down how the choice at hand in the midterms essentially boils down to communism vs. common sense. Former GOP candidate for Senate in Washington State Tiffany Smiley gives her take on whether New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is gearing up for a 2028 presidential run. National Review Staff Writer Caroline Downey blasts New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her recent comments on getting rid of ICE. Arizona Republican Congressman Andy Biggs talks about his gubernatorial campaign and details what issues matter most to voters in his state. Florida Republican Senator Ashley Moody discusses why her Democratic opponent Angie Nixon would be the most radical person ever elected to the U.S. Senate if she wins in November. Fox News Anchor Julie Banderas shares a few of her gripes with AOC. PLUS, Texas Republican Congressman Pat Fallon reflects on the upcoming 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. [00:00:00] Jason Chaffetz opening mono [00:18:40] Ashley Hayek [00:37:10] Tiffany Smiley [00:49:20] Caroline Downey [00:55:30] Rep. Andy Biggs [01:06:50] Senator Ahsley Moody [01:14:02] Julie Banderas [01:32:18] Rep. Pat Fallon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conveying confidence when presenting often comes down to a few small, intentional choices. Jay Sullivan, author of Simply Said and communication expert at Exec|Comm, shares three simple tweaks that can make an immediate difference.You'll learn:his smart approach to eye contactwhat the “Arc of Silence” is and how to use itthe helpful acronym “RIDE” to clearly explain a chart that you're presentingShow notes: https://www.storytellingwithdata.com/podcast/110RELATED LINKSBook your storytelling with data team training!Simply Said by Jay SullivanMore about Jay's work at Exec|CommConnect with Jay on LinkedIn

On the podcast: scaling Meta ads from zero to $100,000 a month, why they waited a year after launch before buying ads, and how a pricing page experiment shifted users toward annual subscriptions.Top Takeaways:

Steiny & Guru dig into Curry's extension window and why it may not be as straight forward of a decision as you think!

Higgenbaum's Mitzvah is currently on break between seasons. In the meantime, we'll be sharing some of our favorite shows with you. This month, it's The Truth, by Jonathan Mitchell. The Truth is an award-winning dramatic fiction podcast that makes "movies for your ears." The episode you'll be hearing is called, "The Completist." I prefer to go into episodes of The Truth without knowing too much, and I'm going to encourage you to do the same. This one is a wild ride. Stick around after the episode for an interview with Jonathan Mitchell where he shares some insight into his background and his process. I have learned so much from Jonathan over the years, and I trust you will too. You can find out more about the The Truth at www.thetruthpodcast.com Join the Higgenbaum's Mitzvah mailing list at www.higgenbaumsmitzvah.com Follow along on Instagram @higgenbaum On Bluesky @higgenbaum.bsky.social

Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports from Germany's Baltic Coast on the bombing of the Cap Arcona, a little-known human tragedy in the closing days of World War II in Europe. Once a luxurious German ocean liner, the Cap Arcona was commandeered by the Nazis and, at war's end, turned into a floating concentration camp. Thousands of prisoners were killed in the aerial attack. Whitaker interviews historians and speaks with Holocaust survivors who witnessed the bombing to bring this largely overlooked chapter of history to light. This is a double-length segment. Marc Lieberman is the producer.Correspondent Jon Wertheim travels to Nottingham, England, to visit the Kanneh-Mason family—seven siblings, all celebrated classical musicians, whose talent is truly music to the ears. Supporting one another in harmony as they take to the world's stage, this extraordinary septet, as Wertheim discovers, is an orchestra greater than the sum of its parts. David M. Levine is the producer.

Too often, we get stuck in our ways, and even in negative situations. Instead of moving forward or dealing with our problems, we begin to normalize them and become paralyzed, like the crippled man by the pool of Bethesda. Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim takes us on a journey through the Scriptures, revealing God's desire for us to make a change in our lives, transitioning from negative living to abundant living by allowing our faith in Jesus to transform us.   Scriptures Referenced in this Episode John 5:2–9 — The man at the Pool of Bethesda; “Wilt thou be made whole?” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+5%3A2-9&version=KJV John 10:10 — “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=KJV 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — “Pray without ceasing.” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5%3A17&version=KJV Hebrews 10:25 — “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A25&version=KJV 2 Timothy 2:15 — “Study to shew thyself approved unto God…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+2%3A15&version=KJV Luke 12:48 — “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+12%3A48&version=KJV Psalm 23 — “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+23&version=KJV Matthew 9:37–38 — The harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+9%3A37-38&version=KJV Jeremiah 29:11 — God's thoughts/plans toward His people and “an expected end.” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+29%3A11&version=KJV Psalm 91:1 — Abiding “under the shadow of the Almighty.” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91%3A1&version=KJV Romans 12:1–2 — Presenting the body as a living sacrifice and being transformed by the renewing of the mind. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A1-2&version=KJV Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trusting the Lord rather than leaning on our own understanding and acknowledging Him. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3%3A5-6&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Becoming a new creature in Christ. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV Hebrews 11:10 — Looking for a city “whose builder and maker is God.” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A10&version=KJV Hebrews 11:13 — Being “strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A13&version=KJV Hebrews 11:6 — “Without faith it is impossible to please him…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A6&version=KJV Philippians 1:6 — Confidence that He who began a good work will complete it. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A6&version=KJV Genesis 19:26 — Lot's wife looking back. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+19%3A26&version=KJV Matthew 5:16 — “Let your light so shine before men…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A16&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Most businesspeople have no idea how low the standard of professional presenting really is. We attend the same conferences, listen to the same internal speakers and watch the same predictable corporate presentations. Because everyone around us is operating at roughly the same level, mediocre communication begins to look normal. The Japanese proverb, "The frog in the well doesn't know the ocean", perfectly captures the problem. The frog assumes its small environment represents the entire world. In the same way, businesspeople often assume the presentations they regularly see represent the highest possible standard. They don't. To become more persuasive, credible and memorable, presenters must climb out of their familiar well and explore the much larger ocean of world-class communication. Why do businesspeople accept mediocre presentations? Businesspeople accept poor presentations because mediocre speaking is usually all they have ever experienced.When the surrounding standard is low, audiences and presenters become conditioned to expect very little. Most of us were not exposed to brilliant public speakers while growing up. High-school teachers often knew their subjects but were not trained to communicate them dynamically. University professors delivered hundreds of lectures, yet many relied on dense slides, academic jargon and monotone explanations. Politicians on television often avoid direct answers and retreat into carefully tested statements designed to offend nobody. Graduation speakers frequently offer predictable stories and tired advice. The same pattern continues in business. Internal meetings are filled with data dumps, crowded PowerPoint slides and speakers reading information that the audience can already see. Eventually, the frog assumes the well is the world. Do now: Stop judging your presentation skills only against colleagues. Compare yourself with outstanding professional communicators. Why is persuasion power so important in modern business? Persuasion power is essential because audiences are overwhelmed by information and have endless opportunities to ignore us. Good information alone is no longer enough to gain attention or inspire action. Executives receive emails, instant messages, dashboards, reports, videos, podcasts and social-media content throughout the day. Hybrid work has added even more online meetings and digital distractions. When a speaker begins presenting, the audience may be physically present but mentally elsewhere. They are checking messages, thinking about their next meeting or wondering whether the presentation has any relevance to them. A giant data dump will not solve the problem. Even accurate and valuable information loses impact when it is delivered without structure, emotion or context. Effective presenters combine credible data with storytelling, examples, contrasts and clear recommendations. They explain not only what the numbers are, but why they matter and what the audience should do next. Do now: Before presenting any data, identify the decision, action or change you want that data to support. How can storytelling improve a business presentation? Storytelling makes business information easier to understand, remember and act upon. It gives facts a human context and helps the audience see why the message matters. This does not mean every executive presentation needs a dramatic Hollywood-style narrative. A useful business story can be short and practical. You might describe a customer who nearly left, a project that failed because warning signs were ignored or a team that achieved a breakthrough after changing its approach. The story creates interest, while the supporting data gives the message credibility. Japanese business presentations often emphasise accuracy, detail and risk reduction. American presentations may place more emphasis on energy, confidence and individual recommendations. European and Asia-Pacific organisations vary considerably, but every audience benefits from clarity and relevance. The strongest approach combines the disciplines: solid evidence, cultural awareness, concise structure and a relatable example. Do now: Attach one customer, employee or project example to every major recommendation you make. Where can professionals find examples of great speakers? Professionals can now study outstanding speakers more easily and cheaply than at any previous point in history.The presenting ocean is available through YouTube, TED, podcasts, business associations and professional events. Content marketing has encouraged experts to place their ideas and communication skills on public display. Potential clients can sample a consultant, trainer, author or executive before deciding whether to engage them. Search for skilled speakers in your industry, but do not limit yourself to your own field. A technology executive can learn audience engagement from an educator. A financial specialist can learn storytelling from a documentary presenter. A sales leader can study structure and timing through a well-delivered TED Talk. In Tokyo, Chambers of Commerce, professional associations, universities and organisations such as Rotary regularly host speakers. Some will be excellent. Others will provide memorable lessons in what not to do. Both types are useful. Do now: Select three outstanding speakers and study how they open, transition, use stories, emphasise key words and close. What should you study when watching a professional speaker? Do not merely watch great speakers for entertainment; analyse the techniques producing the impact. Improvement comes from deliberate observation rather than passive consumption. Start with the opening. Does the speaker begin with a question, story, surprising fact or strong statement? Notice how quickly the topic becomes relevant to the audience. Listen to the voice. Skilled speakers vary their speed, volume and tone. They pause before or after important points. They emphasise keywords instead of giving every word identical weight. Observe physical delivery. Look at eye contact, posture, facial expression and gestures. Note whether movements appear natural or rehearsed. Examine the structure. Strong speakers guide the audience from one idea to the next. They use examples to clarify abstract concepts and repeat central messages without sounding repetitive. Also study unsuccessful speakers. Ask where you lost interest and what caused the message to become confusing. Do now: Keep a presentation observation notebook and record specific techniques you can test in your next speech. How much time does it take to become a better presenter? One focused hour of study each week can quickly separate you from most business presenters. The advantage comes not from extraordinary talent but from consistently doing what most people never do. Businesspeople often say they have no time to improve their communication skills. Yet persuasion affects leadership, sales, client relationships, change management, executive meetings and career advancement. The issue is rarely a complete absence of time. It is usually a question of priorities. Watch one excellent speaker for an hour each week. Take detailed notes. Before your next presentation, review those notes and select one or two techniques to apply. Do not attempt to transform everything simultaneously. Work first on the opening. Next, improve vocal variety. Then strengthen storytelling, eye contact or the closing recommendation. Small improvements compound. Within a year, you will have completed more deliberate presentation study than most professionals undertake in an entire career. Do now: Reserve one recurring hour each week for presentation study, note-taking and deliberate practice. How can leaders escape the presenting well? Leaders escape the presenting well by deliberately expanding their exposure, practising new techniques and refusing to accept mediocrity. Access to great examples means nothing unless it leads to changed behaviour. The modern presenting ocean is enormous. World-class speakers, executive interviews, university lectures, conference presentations and communication training are available online and offline. The barrier is no longer access. It is discipline. Persuasion is not an optional decorative skill for leaders. Leaders need people to understand priorities, support change, make decisions and take action. That requires messages that are clear, concise and convincing. Study the best speakers. Study the disasters. Take notes. Rehearse. Ask whether your presentation is built for the audience or merely convenient for you. The frog can remain comfortable inside the well. The professional presenter has to climb out. Conclusion Most business presenters are not competing against world-class communicators. They are competing against people who make little effort to improve. That is encouraging. A modest but consistent investment in observation, preparation and practice can place you well ahead of the field. Use stories to humanise data. Structure messages around audience needs. Study skilled speakers and deliberately apply what you learn. The ocean is already available. The only question is whether you are willing to leave the well. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His books have also been translated into Japanese, including ザ営業, プレゼンの達人, トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう and 現代版「人を動かす」リーダー. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

"Presenting Yourself to God," Romans 12:1-8, Brayden Armes.

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British Asian artist Inkquisitive uses his craft to hold a mirror up to the world, honouring his Punjabi heritage, illuminating Sikhi, commemorating artists we love, and speaking truth with a precision that has made him one of the most recognised illustrators of his generation. This summer, during his World Tour celebrating 15 years of Inkquisitive, at his homecoming in London, on the cusp of his 40th birthday, we sit down with him to discover that behind the pen is a man (Aman) navigating grief, fatherhood, faith, and the weight of a story still being written.In this conversation, we discuss:- The name Inkquisitive, the person who gave it to him and creating art through grief- Becoming a husband and a father, and how it shifted his perspective on life- What it has felt like to present his work to artists like Diljit Dosanjh, Talwiinder, Nas, J. Cole, Sidhu Moosewala- Why the AI takeover in the art world hits differently when you've spent a lifetime honing your craft- Standing up for injustices despite consistent death threats- Advice to young Punjabi artists building their careerChapters:(00:00) Introduction to Inkquisitive(03:35) Being a children's illustrator(04:39) Who was Aman's mother? (09:35) Creating through grief(11:59) The homecoming (14:45) On being an OG(16:45) How he dealt with the fame(20:13) On his father, the Punjabi James Bond(22:15) The weight of responsibility from the art(27:47) Presenting artwork to celebrities(33:30) Inkquisitive, the husband and father(46:05) Advice to young Punjabi artists(52:15) Finding happiness among the noise (53:56) What does Aman / Inkquisitive have strong game in?Follow Inkquisitive:Website: https://www.inkquisitive.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkquisitive/Connect with Brown Game Strong:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngamestrong/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngamestrong/Website: https://www.browngamestrong.com/To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!

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In this episode of our Outside the Nest interview series, we chat with current Winnipeg Blue Bombers (and former Alouettes) Defensive Tackle Cameron Lawson. Presenting sponsor: RoyalRetros.com (Save 15%).

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In the golden age of flying, air travel looked glamorous, but for the women working onboard, it was tightly controlled. Nell McShane Wulfhart takes us inside American Airlines’ “Charm Farm” where young stewardesses, like Patt Gibbs, were trained to be thin, obedient, and perfectly groomed. But everything changes after Patt impulsively attends a union meeting. The archive you heard was the 1967 commercial “Presenting the Losers” by Eastern Air Lines. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/ You can listen to new episodes of The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight completely ad-free and 1 week early with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with another entry in our new project, "American Abyss." Today, we have a side story from somewhere in the "Palmyra Exclusion Zone." This one's just for you, my SCP fans! And don't worry, I promise we'll be back with more SCP's next week! About the Show: American Abyss is a multi-media internet horror project consisting of short stories, artwork, audio clips, and a podcast. Each of these small parts aim to give a glimpse into the world of the Palmyra Exclusion Zone. This world is hand crafted for folks who like to read the item descriptions in Souls games, or watch long lore videos. Inspired by "weird zone" stories like Roadside Picnic, Annihilation, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and Pacific Drive.  Pre-Save Our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pacificobadiah/american-abyss-0 Check out more artwork on our website: https://www.americanabyss.org/ Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZXTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchivesNewsletter: https://pacificobadiah.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What kind of involvement do Singaporeans want in policymaking? The Maju Forest-Gillman Barracks issue has seen Singaporeans making their voices heard, offering counter-proposals, and demanding more transparency from the Government. This isn’t the first time Singaporeans have made their views known - remember issues including the Dear You bilingual policy debate, the SimplyGo roll out, and the scrapped NTUC Income-Allianz deal. Are we in a new era of civic participation, and does the way the Government engages Singaporeans need to change? Also, would too much consultation hamper policymaking? In this episode of The Usual Place, I speak with: Assistant Professor of Sociology George Wong, who researches grassroots organisations in urban governance and politics in Asia at Singapore Management University, and Jonathan Ng, an independent consultant with more than 20 years of experience in policy advocacy and regulation, and a former civil servant. He also creates social media content about how government and businesses work. Highlights (click/tap above): 2:17 Reactions to S’poreans speaking up about Maju Forest 6:33 Has the Government responded well? 9:38 Citizens must trust that their voices matter: Jonathan 11:00 S’poreans want to “see how the sausage is being made”: George 13:54 Should policies satisfy every stakeholder? 16:18 Presenting trade-offs without being defensive 18:54 No more “Trust me bro!” 24:09 How does the Government choose whom to listen to? 28:18 Is active citizenry fuelled by social media? 31:43 Do name-calling, political labels hurt engagement? 34:34 Can S’poreans disagree agreeably? 36:19 Is another iteration of Our Singapore Conversation needed? 39:46 Why you shouldn’t scream to be heard Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg) Read Natasha’s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm Follow The Usual Place podcast on IG: https://str.sg/8KNT Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN Filmed by: Studio+65 Edited by: Eden Soh & Natasha Liew Executive producer: Danson Cheong Producers: Natasha Ann Zachariah, Elizabeth Law & Zachary Lim Follow The Usual Place Podcast and get notified for new episode drops every Thursday: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX -- #tup #tuptrfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presenting the Hollywood Sound Stage production of "Boomerang," aired on Feb 28, 1952. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

Proletarian TV | 31 July 2026 Reproduced from ‪@garlandn‬ with thanks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy0tAp0izYM This week Joti Brar spoke with Garland Nixon about why it is that we can't vote our way out of the mess we're in. As unprecedented numbers of workers in the west become increasingly cynical towards the system, its politicians and its media mouthpieces, the ruling class is working overtime to misdirect our distrust and to encourage us to extend our cynicism towards ourselves. If we don't believe in them, we should also not believe in ourselves as a force capable of achieving anything. Garland and Joti discuss various strategies in use by the ruling financial oligarchy to keep our attention diverted and our energies midirected, including: 1. Presenting us with a 'new' / 'nicer' leader for the system every few years (when anger at the status quo is reaching boiling point, blame somebody in 'high office' and replace them, have him/her make a bunch of promises, rinse and repeat. 2. Making sure the leaders not only of mainstream parties but also of working-class organisations of resistance (trade unions, antiwar organisations etc) are always working to maintain the status quo. 3. Creating fake 'protest' organisations through which to channel activity and make sure it remains harmless to their rule (a plethora of astroturfed opposition movements makes clear the ruling class's desire to channel and manage our dissent). 4. Redoubling their efforts to pipe anticommunist prejudice into the minds of the workers – through mainstream politicians, through our own movement's tame leadership, through history books and through conspiracy/alternative media, both 'right' and 'left'. Essentially, we are being cajoled and pressured into remaining inactive, cynical and disunited. The one thing the ruling class fears is an active and organised working class. That is why it works so hard to ensure that we don't come together to create an effective and meaningful movement for revolutionary change. (Youtube ( • You can't vote your way out of this mess! ... )) ______________________________________________ Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! http://www.thecommunists.org http://www.lalkar.org http://www.redyouth.org Telegram: https://t.me/thecommunists Twitter: / cpgbml Soundcloud: / proletarianradio Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: https://odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: / cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! http://www.londonworker.org/education... Join the struggle! https://www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: https://www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Mike Verret last joined the show in 2021, back when it was still finding its way under a different name. He's back with a sharper, more focused message: the reason most pitches, whether for a speaking gig, a podcast guest slot, or a networking room, fall flat isn't the words. It's that the person pitching is thinking like a business when the person listening is thinking like a human.Mike spent fourteen years in advertising and agency work before six years on-site at Hasbro Toys, where his job flipped from "think like the audience" to "think like the business," and back again once they discovered he could actually talk to a room. That whiplash is where his framework comes from.In this episode, John and Mike cover why an "I help" statement is the fastest way to sound like everyone else on LinkedIn, how to turn an elevator pitch into an eight-floor conversation instead of a monologue, why the order you deliver information in matters more than the information itself, and why AI-written pitches are becoming easier, not harder, for audiences to spot. Mike also shares the Hasbro Monopoly Cheaters Edition story: a single audience insight and three slides that sold 500,000 units.If you've ever frozen up trying to explain what you do in under thirty seconds, or wondered why your polished LinkedIn "I help" line isn't landing bookings, this one's for you.Guest: Mike Verret, founder of Pitch Lab, former agency and Hasbro Toys communications director.Connect with Mike: linkedin.com/in/mike-verretPitch Lab (membership, founding rate $99/month for the first 30 members) connect with Mike on LinkedIn to find out more.Want to check out my chat with Mike from 5 or so years ago? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5d6eb0be-87a4-427c-b568-7ff34507c7e5/ CHAPTERS00:00 Business vs Human Pitch00:35 Meet Mike Verret04:02 Hasbro Pitch Lessons06:27 Instant Audience Connection10:52 Set Expectations Fast12:23 Pitching Speaking Gigs14:43 Ditch the I Help17:11 Practice for Authenticity18:46 AI Voice Pitfalls24:51 Order Beats Content26:34 Taming the What Ifs28:46 Stop Catastrophizing29:30 Emotion Beats Logic30:03 Curiosity And Closure30:17 Rethinking Elevator Pitches31:42 Eight Floor Pitch Framework34:21 Benefits And Proof36:11 Fixing Bad Guest Pitches40:04 New Offers Pitch Lab43:53 Think Like A Human45:57 Monopoly Cheaters Edition48:18 How To Connect50:38 Wrap Up And Next EpisodesFAQ SectionWhy do most professional speakers' pitches sound the same? Most speakers pitch from a business mindset rather than a human one. They lead with credentials, services, or an "I help X achieve Y" statement, all of which are common phrasing patterns that blend into every other pitch an audience or booker has already heard.What's wrong with the "I help" statement in a LinkedIn bio or pitch? The "I help" opening, sometimes called StoryBrand Mad Libs, is one of the most common ways professionals open a pitch, which means it carries no differentiation. Using verbs like "I guide" or "I assist," or reframing the sentence around the audience's outcome rather than the speaker's service, creates more distinctiveness.Is the elevator pitch still relevant for professional speakers? Yes, but not as a scripted monologue. An effective elevator pitch is structured as a conversation with predictable stages: what you do, who you help, how you help them, the benefit to them, and proof it works. Each stage should prompt the listener to ask a follow-up question rather than switch off.Why do audiences disengage from AI-written pitches and bios? Audiences increasingly recognise AI-generated phrasing, including consistent cadence and punctuation patterns such as em dashes. Once a listener or reader identifies content as AI-written, their engagement and trust in it drops, even if the underlying information came from the person themselves.What causes stage fright before a pitch or presentation? Pre-presentation anxiety is often driven by catastrophic "what if" thinking: imagining unlikely negative outcomes before speaking. Naming this pattern and consciously redirecting attention toward likely positive audience responses reduces its grip.Why does the order of information matter in a pitch? A pitch organised in the order the speaker's business thinks in (services first, credentials first) rarely matches the order an audience needs to understand and retain it. Presenting connection, then problem, then process, then benefit, then proof follows how a listener processes new information, which increases retention.Are you a speaker who wants to be better known, more booked and paid what you're worth? The Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint might be just the ticket. Check out our founding member offer: https://presentinfluence.com/kbpbVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

Most lawyers build damages by documenting what their client earned. Andrew Robb explains how to build damages by proving what your client still could have become.In the 100th episode of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, Andrew shares the framework his firm has developed through decades of catastrophic aviation litigation to uncover, develop, and present damages that many lawyers never think to pursue. Rather than stopping with employment records and economic projections, he explains how to investigate a client's ambitions, opportunities, relationships, and future potential to paint a more complete picture of what was truly taken.What You'll LearnAndrew shares practical strategies for:Developing stronger economic damages by proving future potential, not just past earnings.Investigating the people, experiences, and evidence that reveal your client's unrealized future.Using powerful liability evidence to maximize compensatory damages instead of relying on punitive damages.Building credibility with jurors by presenting realistic damages models and giving them meaningful choices.Conducting root cause analysis to identify the specific failure that caused a catastrophic event.Presenting emotional damages in a way that earns trust instead of creating juror resistance.The Bigger LessonThe conversation goes far beyond aviation.Andrew explains why the most valuable catastrophic cases are often built by asking better questions, looking deeper into your client's story, and making strategic decisions that maximize what your client can actually recover—not simply what a jury might award.Whether you're handling a wrongful death case, a trucking collision, medical malpractice, or any other catastrophic injury claim, this episode offers practical ideas for developing stronger damages evidence, making more thoughtful litigation decisions, and ultimately achieving better outcomes for your clients.

‘Michael' is now streaming on Stars. A small update on Perez Hilton. Mark Zuckerberg's mega yacht declined to help a boat in trouble. Mama June has opinions on her daughter's OnlyFans stardom. The Bay Bridge has upcoming closures we should be aware of. A couple found a dress code loophole. The hours it takes to physically feed your family really stack up.

Presenting a replay of the Lux Radio Theater production of "The Canterville Ghost" aired on June 18, 1945. Please support these shows with your donation today, thank you. https://mpir-otr.com/sponsors-donations

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Not So: This Week Fred Williams and Doug McBurney review a number of the "not so old things" Bob Enyart compiled over the years in RSR's 2nd Real Science Radio Teaching Book "The List of Not So Old Things." * August is Telethon Month! Go to our store, buy some biblically oriented science material and sponsor a show to help RSR stay on the radio in Denver, and advocating the Biblical truths of creation and salvation on Youtube!   * In The Beginning: Order your 9th edition of Walt Brown's amazing, enlightening, biblically-sound book explaining why Earth (and the solar system) look the way they do!   * Sun Puzzles: Check out another one of Ellen McHenry's intriguing and enlightening books: Sun Puzzles - on all the curious facts about the Sun that point to an electric, (and not a nuclear) sun.   * Jesus Light & Design: Get the first in our series of Real Science Radio Teaching Books, all about how light and design point to Jesus Christ as the Creator and Savior of the world.   Not So: Pick up a copy or two of RSR's 2nd in our series of Real Science Radio Teaching Books: "The List of Not So Old Things.," with all the "not so old things" Bob Enyart compiled over the years!

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Capturing your reader's attention is the most important goal of your MBA application. You want the admissions officer to remember you after reading 20 applications that day. The longer you can keep his or her attention (in the right way!), the better your chances are of landing an interview.In this episode, we take the core principles from Oren Klaff's Pitch Anything, and discuss 4 ways you can get and keep attention in your application. The primal "croc brain" that hears a pitch is very different from the logical "neocortex" that designs a pitch. The "croc brain" is intrigued by pleasant novelty, movement, and suspense. Listen on for some very specific ways you can incorporate these elements into your MBA essays and resume.TopicsIntroduction (0:00)Be a Pleasant Novelty (3:35)Use Frames that Make You the Prize (6:47)Always Show Movement (12:08)Have Strong Alternatives (13:30)Show NotesPitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading and Winning the Deal by Oren KlaffGreat Applications for Business School by Paul BodineResources for MBA Applicants⁠⁠⁠Get free school selection help at Touch MBA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Admissions Edge Course & Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)⁠

Sam and Sierra answer a letter from someone who's grieving the possibilities fo an outwardly queer relationship Join us on Patreon for an extra weekly episode, monthly office hours, and more! SUBMIT: justbreakuppod.com FACEBOOK: /justbreakuppod INSTAGRAM: @justbreakuppod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio / podcast. Today, Kathryn Wright and Bob Wilkin bring a summary and conclusion to “testimonies,” the topic they have addressed here for the past […]

Based on the hit true crime series on A&E, this weekly podcast drops you into the critical window after a murder, when witnesses disappear, evidence degrades, and every decision detectives make can mean the difference between justice and a cold case. Each episode revisits a landmark investigation from The First 48, combining the franchise's signature investigative depth with immersive, long-form storytelling built for your ears.Real detectives. Real cases. Real stakes. And new episodes every Thursday.Follow here: https://pod.link/6786011424See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Based on the hit true crime series on A&E, this weekly podcast drops you into the critical window after a murder, when witnesses disappear, evidence degrades, and every decision detectives make can mean the difference between justice and a cold case. Each episode revisits a landmark investigation from The First 48, combining the franchise's signature investigative depth with immersive, long-form storytelling built for your ears.Real detectives. Real cases. Real stakes. And new episodes every Thursday. Follow here: https://pod.link/6786011424See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Forgotten Fiction is a show about books, films, TV and other cultural artifacts that have gone overlooked or underrated. Hosted by Paris Brown and Tommy Brown (some relation) each episode digs up pieces of media that have been lost to time and makes the case for why they matter. From obscure horror paperbacks to childhood classics to the lesser-known films of directors, you already love, if it's been forgotten, we're remembering it. New episodes every Tuesday. Send your forgotten fiction to ForgottenFictionPod@gmail.com