Podcasts about professional speaking association

I saw Lee Warren speak at the Professional Speaking Association summit and he was one of the star turns of the event. The theme was standing out, and his talk was aimed at helping speakers to do exactly that, for the right reasons.  Lee was a magician by night and a sales director by day before he fell into professional speaking. That was 15 years ago and he has been speaking consistently since then using his background in sales, performance, and psychology to help audiences at global brands to become more compelling, confident and connected.  He is also the author of the award-winning book 'The Busy Person's Guide To Great Presenting', and is visiting faculty at The University of Oxford. If that wasn't enough he is also a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association, and a recipient of the UK's highest award for Professional Public Speaking - The Hall of Fame Professional Speaking Award of Excellence. In this show I wanted Lee to share the inside track on what it takes to get going, to stand out and stay at the top of your game as a professional speaker. He didn't disappoint. The tips and advice you get from Lee in this show are worth their weight in gold and I know that your speaking will level up if you put them into action.   What you'll discover: How Lee got into magic and how it's influenced his approach to speaking. How he got his first paid speaking gig.  The big lesson from magic that separates the great speakers from the amateurs. How his content and delivery have evolved over his speaking career and why. The distinction between different types of speakers, trainers and workshop facilitators How Lee tailors his keynotes for different audiences across different industries without reinventing the wheel every time. Some of the mistakes that people make when transitioning from free to paid gigs and how to avoid them.  Lee's tips for building a strong paid speaking pipeline. How the landscape of paid public speaking changed since Lee started in the industry and how speakers can make sure they stay relevant going forward. Why reading some of the great works of fiction can level up your speaking. Enjoy!   If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here.   All things Lee: Website: https://leewarrenspeaker.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leewarrenspeaker/   Books & Resources*: Selling to Big Companies by Jill Konrath   Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Do you feel resistance when you hear the word marketing? So many people do. They have hang ups and beliefs about marketing and it can get in the way of them being able to achieve success in their business and as a speaker.  I get it though, marketing can feel complicated, overwhelming and confusing. But it doesn't have to feel that way. What if it could feel clear, and light and simple? Because marketing is about showing your audience the problem you can solve for them, and  making sure you stay front of mind, for when they decide to get that problem solved. That's what I'm hoping you get a sense of today, from my straight talking guest Chantal Cornelius.  Chantal has been helping service businesses attract new clients since 2000. She also speaks to audiences around the world, showing them how to understand the emotional buying decisions made by their clients and how that translates into a stand out strategy for them. Chantal also happens to be National President of the Professional Speaking Association, (at the time of this episode), so not only does she have golden nuggets to share about how to market yourself, but she has some speaking tips too!   What you'll discover: How 7 year old Chantal started her on her quest to stand out. Why Chantal believes that USPs don't work. How Chantal discovered the marketing strategy that works for her audience. What changes she has made to her marketing as a result. The test results for my marketing strategy revealed Iive.  Ideas for effectively measuring your marketing.  The three most important things that speakers need to get right with their marketing. How Chantal started speaking and ended up becoming the National President of the Professional Speaking Association.  The three things that make a speaker memorable in Chantal's experience.   All things Chantal: https://appletreeuk.com/take-the-test/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalcornelius/ https://appletreeuk.com/products/stand-out-strategies/   Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk Straight To The Top by Sarah Archer   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

On this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I'm talking public speaking and in particular emotional connections with your audience with the founder of Appletree Marketing and the current President of the UK based Professional Speaking Association - Chantal CorneliusChantal provides some great insights into how she got into public speaking and how the PSA works and why listeners should consider joining the PSA or its American equivalent the National Speakers Association (NSA) or indeed any of the spacing associations based across the globe. The PSA is all about helping people like you Speak More and Speak BetterHow to make emotional connections with your audience is a specialist area for Chantal who explains that your audience want to feel something from your speaking or presentation or workshop as well as learn something.But to help ensure you make the right emotional connections you need to understand your audience and what they have been promised by the organiser in terms of what you are going to share with them.Making an emotional connection with your audience involves reading them and making sure you've got good eye contact with them.We also talk about how you can make that connection when you are delivering something online.You can find out more about Chantal and the five stand out strategies that she mentions during the recording on her website Appletreeuk.comChantal's top three tips for any speaker or presenter are:Find out about the audience and what they are expectingRehearse and particularly rehearse your entranceAnd when you finished and someone offers to share some feedback ask them to email it toIf you don't like the idea of learning how to transform your business presentations in a group environment then take Trevor's online course Transform your Business Presentations and learn at your own pace. Go to https://trevorleecourses.thinkific.com/courses/transform-your-business-presentations the first 25 people who sign up and us the code 7steps50 at the checkout will enjoy the course at a 50% discount bringing your investment in yourself below £100! To find out more Trevor's sales and presentation skills services visit trevorjlee.comThank you for listening and for leaving a rating / review. That is much appreciated. Here's how you can connect with me, Trevor Lee, and find out more about how I can help you deliver confident and successful presentations and sales pitches.One to One Business Leader Presentation Coaching Business teams Presentation Training 15 Minute Free 'How can I help you' Zoom callTrevor Lee WebsiteTrevor Lee Linked Trevor Lee You TubeBook: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon

Chantal Cornelius established Appletree Marketing in 2000 and has helped hundreds of coaches, consultants and speakers to grow their businesses. She provides simple, practical, down to earth advice to help businesses grow. She's written two books on marketing and business survival. She's working on her third, to show businesses how to stand out in a competitive industry, using emotional connections in their marketing, to build relationships with their clients. Chantal is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and from October 2023, she is National President of the Association for 12 months. She lives in the UK, working and speaking around the world. Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantalcornelius/

Rachel Edmondson-Clarke's journey from her receptionist in her mother's hair salon via collapsing on the boardroom floor to her mission driven coaching practice today is a voyage to behold. She sold me on the idea that we have to pay attention to and manage our moods as well as our emotions. (Pay attention to the difference here!). She has quite the turn of phrase: listening to the Whispers on her heart; making her soul's contract and more... In our conversation, we dug right into the importance of emotional intelligence, the challenges of transitioning into leadership roles, and the quest for personal significance over success. Rachel's story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the courage to follow your heart's whispers!  Unless that's a signal to visit your cardiologist - in which case I take no responsibility... Key Takeaways: The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Rachel's early years in her mother's salon taught her to read people and adjust her approach based on their mood.  Transitioning into Leadership: Rachel shared her experience of moving into leadership roles within her teams, emphasising the importance of building credibility and gaining trust. Seeking Significance over Success: Rachel's life took a turn when she decided to seek significance rather than success. She encourages us all to find work that brings fulfillment and passion. The Concept of Ikigai: We discussed the idea of ikigai - finding the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what society values, and what makes money. Rachel beautifully refers to it as her soul's contract. The Importance of Self-Care: Rachel and I explored the importance of recognising and managing moods, and the role of self-care practices in maintaining balance. Rachel's Mission in Six Words: "Remembering potential, realising dreams, and restoring balance."  Rachel also shared her current projects, her leadership role in the Professional Speaking Association, and a book recommendation - "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. Find Rachel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeledmondsonclarke/ https://www.facebook.com/rachael.edmondson.clarke  https://www.tiktok.com/@rachael_edmondson_clarke Rachel's book list: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5iwbbmy38ygo1s2/Books%20that%20changed%20my%20life.pdf?dl=0 ------- Becoming a People Manager (00:01:04) Rachel reflects on her early experience of managing people at her mother's salon and the skills she learned in reading and adjusting to people's moods. Challenges of Leadership (00:04:50) Rachel discusses the challenges she faced when transitioning from being a team member to leading the team, including building credibility and navigating relationships. Realizing the Desire for a Life's Mission (00:08:21) Rachel shares the moment she decided to shift from seeking success in her career to seeking significance and finding her life's mission. The stepping stones across a misty lake (00:09:22) Rachel describes her journey of finding her life's mission and the process of discovering her passion and purpose. The soul's contract (00:10:34) Rachel and Paul discuss the concept of ikigai and finding one's life's mission or soul's contract. The decision point (00:15:19) Rachel shares a significant moment in her life where she experienced an anxiety attack and realized that something needed to change in her life. The importance of mood and its impact on our lives (00:17:29) Rachel discusses the difference between emotions and moods, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and understanding our moods and how they can affect our daily lives. The role of basic biological factors in mood (00:18:24) Rachel highlights the significance of basic biological factors such as eating, sleeping, getting daylight, and movement in maintaining a positive mood and overall well-being. The need for self-care and restoration to prevent burnout (00:23:36) Rachel emphasizes the importance of self-care and restoration, including sleep, nutrition, spending time with loved ones, and engaging in activities that bring joy, to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy stress level. Remembering Potential, Realizing Dreams, and Restoring Balance (00:26:00) Rachel discusses the six words that define her journey and life's mission, emphasizing the constant and never-ending process of remembering potential, realizing dreams, and restoring balance. Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear (00:27:09) Rachel suggests "Atomic Habits" as a great book for people interested in personal development and improving their habits, highlighting the importance of habits in self-care and mood recognition. Current Projects and Contact Information (00:28:11) Rachel shares that she is currently working on multiple projects with senior leadership teams to help them gain clarity, reduce stress, and be their best selves. She also mentions her role as the vice president of the professional speaking association and her upcoming role as president. Rachel can be easily found on LinkedIn and other social media channels.

Welcome to the Connected Leadership podcast, hosted by Andy Lopata. In this episode, Andy welcomes Antoinette Dale Henderson, an expert in leadership communications and author of "Leading with Gravitas." Antoinette is an executive coach and global keynote speaker with over 25 years' experience in leadership communications. She specializes in strategically-driven, results-oriented masterclasses that make a powerful difference to executives, boards, and top teams in the UK and internationally. She's a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and the Global Speakers Federation and is the outgoing Chair of the Board of Trustees for BelEve, a charity that inspires and empowers girls aged 8 to 18 to become leaders of their world. In today's fast-paced and dynamic business world, effective leadership requires more than just authority and expertise. It demands authenticity, connection, and a commanding presence that inspires trust and respect. Andy and Antoinette discuss the intricacies of leadership gravitas. Gravitas is a term often associated with seriousness and weightiness, but as Andy and Antoinette explored, it's much more nuanced than that. At its core, gravitas is about the ability to command respect, get taken seriously, and have your voice heard—all while staying true to your authentic self. It's not about putting on a facade or trying to be someone you're not. Instead, it's about finding the balance between projecting confidence and staying grounded in who you are. One of the central themes of the discussion was the concept of managed authenticity. In today's diverse and inclusive workplaces, leaders must be able to flex and adapt their behavior while remaining true to their core values and beliefs. This means being able to read the room, adjust your approach accordingly, and authentically connect with those around you. Humor also emerged as a key element of gravitas. Contrary to popular belief, humor can be a powerful tool for building connection and rapport with others, as long as it's used appropriately and in context. By incorporating humor into your leadership style, you can break down barriers, foster camaraderie, and create a more positive and engaging work environment. Additionally, Andy and Antoinette discussed the gender implications of gravitas and the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone feels empowered to express their authentic selves. In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, diversity of thought and perspective is more important than ever, and leaders must actively work to create spaces where all voices are heard and valued. Ultimately, mastering gravitas is a journey—one that requires self-awareness, humility, and a commitment to continuous growth and development. By embracing authenticity, connecting with others on a deeper level, and cultivating a sense of gravitas, we can all become more effective and inspiring leaders in our respective fields Listen to the full episode of the Connected Leadership podcast to dive deeper into the topic of gravitas and explore actionable strategies for enhancing your leadership presence. Together, let's unlock the power of gravitas and lead with authenticity and impact. Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter Youtube Connect with Antoinette Dale Henderson: Website | Instagram |LinkedIn | Youtube  

Richard McCann, a renowned inspirational speaker in the UK, joined Derek Arden for an insightful interview. The two first crossed paths 15 years ago in Holland at a Dutch-speaking convention, and since then, Richard has become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the United Kingdom. In this interview, he shares his compelling life story, highlighting his journey from the tragic loss of his mother to the serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe, at the tender age of 5, to his transformation into a motivational speaker empowering others to overcome their challenges. Richard's life took a devastating turn when his mother, Wilma McCann, became the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe. At just five years old, Richard and his sister, Sonia, embarked on a heart-wrenching search for their mother when she failed to return home. This early trauma left an indelible mark on Richard, leading to a long struggle with low self-esteem and a profound lack of confidence. The negative portrayal of his mother's death in the media and society's perception of the victims, including Wilma McCann, as prostitutes, only exacerbated Richard's feelings of shame and self-doubt. He kept his true story hidden, even lying about how his mother had died to avoid judgment and negativity. It wasn't until he wrote his book, "Just a Boy," that Richard began to confront his past and find his voice. The process of writing his book was a cathartic experience for Richard. It allowed him to explore his early years and the traumatic loss of his mother. While the book helped him process his emotions, it also liberated him from the shame and embarrassment he had carried for so long. The positive response and support he received from readers further boosted his self-esteem, and he finally felt proud to share his story. Richard's journey into motivational speaking was not a straightforward one. His initial attempts to secure a book contract were met with rejection, but he persevered. A chance encounter with someone who had turned their life story into a successful book and film renewed his motivation. With the support of an agent and a bidding war among publishers, his book was eventually published in 2004. However, it was not until a speaking engagement that Richard realized his true calling. During a presentation at a college, he realized the potential impact of sharing his story with others. Encouraged by this, he began attending meetings of the Professional Speaking Association, where he found a community of like-minded individuals. It was at one of these events, particularly a talk by William Mitchell, that Richard decided to leave university and pursue a career as a motivational speaker full-time. This pivotal moment set him on the path to becoming the influential speaker he is today. One remarkable aspect of Richard's journey is his determination to continuously improve. He compares his pursuit of excellence to the Japanese concept of "Kaizen," meaning continuous improvement. Whether it's refining his website, perfecting his showreel, or enhancing his brand, Richard is relentless in his pursuit of personal growth. This drive to improve himself and his message has led to significant success in his career. Richard McCann has also faced personal setbacks, one of the most challenging being his involvement in recreational drug use in the early '90s. This period of his life saw him arrested and sentenced to prison, an experience that would have crushed many. However, Richard's ability to reframe his situation and find a silver lining in adversity allowed him to emerge from this dark chapter with newfound wisdom. He believes that none of us will ever reach our full potential, as there is always room for growth and improvement. In his speaking engagements, Richard conveys a message of resilience and the belief that there is always a way back from setbacks. He challenges his audience to create their own "bounce back gra...

On today's episode we are talking about how every leader can influence a company's employee engagement.  Paul ter Wal is a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author and founder of ANDARE (now Ter Wal Beheer BV). His journey has evolved from sick leave reduction to transforming company culture, amplition, and engagement. Pioneering "Value-to-Profit," he aligns core values with employees' essentials for heightened profitability. Backed by scientific roots, his model fosters vibrant cultures, engagement, and profitability. His approach empowers organizations to implement innovative engagement, vitality, and sick leave strategies, guided by the 7 keys of Talent Management Engagement as ROI.Paul is a guest lecturer at Maastricht University, Masters Work, Health and Career and is registered as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with the organisation Professional Speakers Australia and a Fellow (FPSA) with the Professional Speaking Association in Great Britain and Ireland.Key Takeaways: Global Engagement: Workforce engagement levels vary globally. About 15% of employees worldwide are fully engaged, with differences in engagement seen across regions like Europe, South Asia, the US, and Canada.Generational Impact: Generational differences influence work attitudes. Older generations valued duty, while younger ones prioritize personal fulfillment. Leaders must adapt to these shifts when motivating and engaging their teams.Evolving Leadership: Leaders now facilitate and support teams rather than simply excelling individually. Many leaders promoted for skills lack vital leadership abilities needed for effective team engagement.ABC of Engagement: Autonomy, Belonging, and Competencies drive engagement. Leaders should offer decision-making autonomy, create belongingness, and foster skill development.Non-Negotiable Values: Organizations need core values that guide purpose. Hiring should align with these values, promoting belongingness and engagement.Leaders' Vital Role: Effective leadership involves understanding each team member's strengths, nurturing development, aligning personal and organizational purposes, and ensuring open communication.Personalized Conversations: Engaging conversations with both high and underperforming employees offer insights for better team dynamics and performance. Informal settings encourage candid exchanges.Effective Communication: Open and active communication builds trust. Relaxed settings like walking meetings enable honest discussions.Recognition and Feedback: Recognizing achievements and offering feedback drive engagement. Positive feedback sessions focusing on strengths encourage growth ownership.Top 3 Takeaways: Stop talking about human resources. Nowadays we talk about human beings. Change negative issues into a positive approach.Take your position as a leader seriously because you're there to support and facilitate employees. How to connect with Paul:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulterWalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulterwal/

'Are You A Nosey Parker?' This week's Monday Night Live, hosted by Derek Arden, Monday Night Live - Discover the Art of Networking with Will Kintish Join us for an exciting event called "Monday Night Live" featuring our special guest, Will Kintish. Tonight, he will share his new keynote talk titled "Are You a Nosy Parker?" where we'll explore the essential skills and traits for effective networking. Get ready for an engaging discussion on networking guidelines, the best questions to ask, and the no-go areas when attending business or social events. We'll even address the challenge of making an impact and leaving quickly for introverts. As always, there will be a Q&A session where you can participate and gain valuable insights. Will Kintish, a renowned networking expert, a long-term supporter of Monday Night Live, and a respected member of The Professional Speaking Association for over two decades, will be our featured guest tonight. Unravelling the Mysteries of Networking Welcome to Monday Night Live! I'm Derek Arden, your host for tonight. We're diving into the world of networking, a subject that many claim to excel in but often struggle with. Did you know that 98% of people dislike attending events alone? It's time to unravel the mysteries of networking, and who better to guide us than our expert guest, Will Kintish? Let's find out if we are all nosy parkers when it comes to building relationships. Kindness: The Key Trait for Successful Networking Networking is not as complicated as it seems. It's simply about connecting and conversing with people. It's about building relationships, not sleazy self-promotion. Tonight, we'll learn the key traits and skills needed to be an effective networker, starting with the importance of kindness. Will shares five ways to radiate kindness at events, including a genuine smile and active listening. The Power of Asking Insightful Questions Asking insightful questions is a core networking skill. It's unfortunate that many people forget to ask questions and instead dominate conversations. Remember, networking is a two-way street. We'll explore the art of asking intelligent questions and the impact they have on building relationships. Kirstie Young once said, "In the world of relationship building, we're judged on the quality of our questions." So let's learn how to ask the right questions and listen attentively to the answers. Behaviours to Avoid: The Pitfalls of Networking While networking, we must be mindful of our behaviour and avoid certain pitfalls. Interrupting others, answering for them, or hijacking conversations can lead to negative impressions. Instead, let's focus on connecting with others, introducing them to new people, and offering help and support whenever possible. Networking is about showing genuine interest and kindness, which will leave a lasting positive impression. Seizing Opportunities: The Art of Follow-up Now, there's an important aspect we should consider: follow-up. When you spot a potential opportunity, seize the moment and exchange contact information. Business cards are becoming outdated, so linking in through social platforms like LinkedIn is a convenient alternative. Remember to send a personalized message afterwards, expressing your gratitude for the conversation and suggesting a future call or meeting. Navigating Sensitive Topics: Family and Small Talk In our quest for networking success, we must also be cautious about the questions we ask. While family can be a great topic for small talk, it's essential to approach the subject with sensitivity. Some personal matters, such as marital status or children, can be sensitive for various reasons. Instead, focus on asking about hobbies, interests, or how people spend their free time to foster a friendly and engaging conversation. Building Genuine Connections: The Essence of Networking At Monday Night Live, we aim to provide you with practical networking strateg...

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Gina Balarin about her journey to the boardroom.Gina is on the boards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), a UK-based organisation serving an international audience and ProjectDisplaced, an Australia-based organisation helping coach Australians out of work to get their mojo back.Gina Balarin is an inspirational TEDx and keynote speaker, storyteller and B2B marketing leader, who sits on the boards of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and ProjectDisplaced. She's an FAMI FCIM Chartered Marketer, with a Master's of education in management communication and a member of the Professional Speaking Association. The author of The Secret Army: Leadership, Marketing and the Power of People, she loves finding the essence of information and distilling it into meaningful communication that makes positive change happen. She is the Director of Verballistics, a Marketing Communications Consultancy.Links and ResourcesGina on LinkedInUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the women who's shouting out loud for a self-worth revolution! Lis Cashin is a transformation specialist for the new wave of heart-led women leaders to transform self-doubt into unshakable self-worth.​ ​Her award-winning and best-selling self-help memoir 'This is ME: My journey to mental wellbeing' gives a roadmap to living a life of happiness without suffering. She is also a passionate speaker and was voted 'Speaker of the year' in 2021 by a region of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK. I heard Lis talk at one of Lisa Cliffords brilliant immersive empowerment event and knew I had to get her on the podcast. Lis is also a global and TEDx speaker and her talk entitled 'Mental health awakening: suffering is optional' can be seen here. Lis has had a challenging path in her own life, having lived through complex trauma as a child. But through her journey to coming to know her own worth, she has learned so much about the strength of the human spirit, what really holds us back and how we can transform and become who we were really meant to be. She is now passionate about sharing all she has learned to help other women to become the vibrant aligned leaders they were meant to be! Born in the UK, she is a 'life adventurer' and loves to travel and explore different countries and cultures. She loves to create joyful moments - whether connecting with loved ones, dancing 'til she drops or spending time in nature. Subjects covered- Who is Lis Cashin? What is your superpower? How to own it Letting go of limiting beliefs The big awakening Reconnecting with your heart in midlife What is transformational work? "When you're climbing up a ladder make sure it's against the right wall!" It's ok to be selfish and put yourself first Becoming a public speaker and overcoming imposter syndrome Delivering a TedX talk Find Lis at- Website: www.liscashin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liscashin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lis.cashin/ ​What does Free to Be mean to Lis? ''Free to be ME. without needing any permission from anyone to do that". What does free to be mean to you? I'll be back next week but in the meantime  Keep being fabulous  Rachel x ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/libertefreetobe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertefreetobe/message

What does success look, feel and sound like?  How can we reflect on our lives as successful even when perhaps at moments it is hard to see what you already have.  How does gratitude affect success and how we feel?  Join Em as she chats to Rob about all this and more… Follow Rob: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpvmay Twitter: https://twitter.com/robmay70 About Rob May: Rob is one of those people who is incredibly busy! He is Founder and MD of cybersecurity business, ramsac – the secure choice™ where he has a team of over 100 people. He is the President of The Professional Speaking Association in the South East. He's the UK Ambassador for Cybersecurity with the IoD. He's on the Advisory Board of The Cyber Resilience Centre. He organizes TEDx Talks and works with the speakers to ensure they both get and deliver the best possible TEDx experience. He's a Leadership Fellow at Windsor Castle and a Vistage Speaker (along with a few other things too!).  

Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs.   In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Rikki Arundel, a Storytelling Expert and Gender Inclusion Speaker. Rikki developed a passion for public speaking at a young age, but ended up in the insurance industry. However, they pursued qualifications and training, attending conferences and discovering a love for personal development speakers, which were not yet popular in the UK.  After speaking at several events, Rikki was encouraged to join the National Speaker Association. They took the leap and joined the association. Attending a NSA conference in the US in 1995 proved to be a life-changing experience (can you imagine sitting next to Zig Ziglar?!). After their transformative experience, Rikki felt compelled to create a community for like-minded speakers back home. Drawing on inspiration from their own journey and the encouragement of friends, they founded the Professional Speaking Association. Now, through their expertise, they assist business leaders and professional speakers in utilising storytelling to enhance the impact of their presentations and motivate their audience to take action. Leveraging their personal stories and experiences as a non-binary trans individual, they also aid business leaders in promoting greater LGBTQ+ inclusivity within their organisations, leading to increased profitability. Don't miss Rikki's episode as they share their tips for captivating audiences with inspiring storytelling and creating a LGBTQ-inclusive business that makes all clients feel welcome and encourages authentic self-expression.   “To create a business that's more welcoming and inclusive to everyone, I would recommend you start engaging with people from different cultures and backgrounds.” - Rikki Arundel   Highlights In this value-packed episode you'll learn: How to handle or approach people and cultures you don't understand. A helpful way to make your business truly inclusive. The difference between women and men's storytelling. Tips for tapping into and utilising both your feminine and masculine attributes. The importance of learning how to speak up without feeling the fear of judgement.   "Being able to say what you think, what needs to be done, and expressing your own view comes from a certain level of confidence that you have to develop." - Rikki Arundel   About Rikki Rikki Arundel is an award winning speaker and was the founder of the UK Professional Speaking Association. However in 2002 their speaking career almost ended when they made the difficult decision to transition and begin living as a woman. Faced with considerable discrimination they changed direction, completing a masters degree in gender research and establishing themselves as a Gender expert. Today they will be sharing some of the lessons they have learned from living and working both as a woman and now as a non binary person.    Connect with Rikki Website           Linkedin          Facebook        Instagram           Twitter                        Access your Free Training (as mentioned in the show) The number one question I'm asked is: How can I get more clients?  To help you market your business and attract more of your ideal clients, don't miss this masterclass: Access your Free Training and Attract your Next Dream Client Here                                      Join the Driven Female Entrepreneur Community Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Driven Female Entrepreneurs.  You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond!   > The Driven Female Entrepreneurs Club   About Your Host, Melitta Campbell Since 1997, Melitta has been using her ability to spot gaps between a company's goals and its strategy and positioning to help businesses become profitable and achieve growth - in as little as three months. By combining the insights gained from working directly with senior leaders for more than 20 years, her unique blend of art-school and business-school training, and her restless curiosity, Melitta has helped her clients identify new opportunities and develop creative solutions that add value in profitable and purposeful ways, that are straight-forward to implement and result in a clear competitive edge. After witnessing too many talented and passionate women fall short of their vision to make a profit and a difference, more recently, Melitta has brought her business, leadership and marketing expertise together with her personal experiences, to become a trusted advisor and coach for female-led businesses. Book your Free Business Clarity Call: www.melittacampbell.com

Cybersecurity is not an IT problem. It is yours! Everyone is impacted by Cybersecurity attacks and yet many people are complacent thinking that it won't happen to them. Are you one of them? Making the complex simple, Rob May, one of the world's Top Five Cybersecurity Thought Leaders and Influencers, shares how combining his passion and purpose has helped him to focus on building a business around a topic that fascinates him. 32 years later and Rob still loves Cybersecurity and spends every moment he can guiding people to understand technology better and to recognise their fear button. Rob's purpose in life, and what makes him feel most alive, is to educate and entertain.    KEY TAKEAWAY “How do I make cybersecurity which is a passion fit in? It's just that. I think I can educate and entertain and whilst I'm doing that I feel alive.”     RESOURCE https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_may_your_human_firewall_the_answer_to_the_cyber_security_problem   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* The Chimp Paradox by Prof Steve Peters - https://amzn.to/3LA3l7q   ABOUT ROB   Rob is an award-winning business speaker (Vistage Rising Star 2018, Outperformer 2019, 2020, 2021, & The USA Club 50 Award in 2021). He speaks as a current and very relevant expert, being founder and Managing Director of ramsac who deliver IT and Cybersecurity services/support, he has a team of 100+ consultants working with him in a business he founded 32 years ago. Rob is the UK Ambassador for Cybersecurity for the Institute of Directors, and he is currently ranked No.5 in the Global rankings for CyberSecurity Thought Leaders/Influencers. He is on the Advisory Board of The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East, working with industry, academia, and law enforcement. He is the Regional President of The Professional Speaking Association in the South East. Onalytica rank him in their Top 10 Global CyberSecurity Keynote Speakers, and he regularly speaks around the world. Rob's CyberSecurity TED Talk has now had over 500,000 views (on TEDx YouTube and TED.COM combined) He is an author selling his cybersecurity in 7 countries. And he makes complex yet vital subjects' fun, entertaining, actionable, and very relevant.   CONNECT WITH ROB https://twitter.com/robmay70 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpvmay/ https://www.thoughtprovoked.co.uk/     ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall     KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

How critical is it to present the best version of yourself? What impact can you make in business when you do? Growing up not projecting confidence, Susan Heaton-Wright learned to survive difficult circumstances by reframing. Now, as a multi-award winning impact, communications and speaking expert for emerging leaders, Susan has built a business with the purpose of empowering talented individuals and teams to present the best version of themselves in all business conversations with confidence, clarity, credibility and impact. When you do this, you become a Superstar Communicator.   KEY TAKEAWAY “If I can do it, that nervous seven year old that didn't use to speak out, you definitely can. So be a superstar communicator!”   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* The Upgrade by Dr Louann Brizendine - https://amzn.to/3SRwwV7   ABOUT SUSAN HEATON-WRIGHT Susan Heaton-Wright is the creator of the Superstar Communicator™ methodology. She is an international speaker; MD of award winning Viva Live Music, podcaster and a former prize-winning international opera singer.   Susan has delivered speeches, masterclasses, seminars, workshops, virtual workshops and coaching for many multi-nationals including Astra Zeneca, Hewlett Packard, GSK, Shell, Microsoft, AXA, Deloitte, RBS, Invesco, and J & J. Her audiences have been from more than 100 countries and six continents. She awaits an invitation to deliver work in Antarctica! Susan is honoured to be a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association.   In 2020, she was named as an #ialso 100 Top Inspirational Female Entrepreneur in the UK. She leads a project of musicians in Greece annually, delivering music workshops to refugees in Athens as part of the ‘Love without Borders' charity.   CONNECT WITH SUSAN https://linkedin.com/in/susanheatonwright https://twitter.com/superstarcomms https://instagram.com/susanheatonwright1 https://facebook.com/superstarcommunicator https://youtube.com/@superstarcommunicator https://podfollow.com/superstar-communicator-podcast/view    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall     KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you've heard me speak about sales, or read my books, you've probably heard me use the phrase “Would it make sense…?” as a soft lead-in to asking for the sale. I also always credit a speaker friend, Lois Creamer, from whom I learned this, years ago. So, it's only fitting that I have Lois on and talk about the origin of the phrase, how it's used and more fun stuff. Listen to this new dialog episode for some fun tips and conversation about sales.Lois Creamer is an industry expert working with speakers who want to book more business, make more money and fully monetize their message. She is the author of “Book More Business: Make Money Speaking”, and “The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches”.. Both books are available on Amazon as well as book stores.Lois's clients include such luminaries as Chicken Soup's Jack Canfield; author of The Sales Bible Jeffrey Gitomer; Patricia Fripp and more. Her expertise and no-nonsense style has led her to invitations to present at NSA (National Speakers Association) annual meetings and for every local chapter. She also presents at Canadian Speakers Association, Professional Speakers Associations – India, England and Ireland. In 2021, she was named an “Honorary Fellow” in the Professional Speaking Association of the United Kingdom and Ireland (PSAUKI).Lois has appeared in Forbes, Bloomberg Business, Speaker Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. Connect with Lois:Email: lois@bookmorebusiness.comWeb: http://www.BookMoreBusiness.comBlog: http://www.BookMoreBusiness.com/blogTwitter: @loiscreamerFB: http://www.Facebook.com/LoisCreamerLinkedIn: http://www.Linkedin.com/in/LoisCreamerInstagram: http://www.Instagram.com/loisbmb If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

Business advice is abundant, but today's guest takes a completely different approach that focuses on the individual's life purpose rather than the business itself. Paul Davis joins me today to talk about his unique approach and how it impacts his clients. Paul is an old friend of mine who started his career in accounting. In today's episode he shares why he shifted from accounting to consulting and how his approach was developed from a standard coaching perspective to working with clients to find their life's purpose. From there, clients can apply the learning of their life's purpose to their career. This allows them to discover many things and could change the business or the trajectory of their career altogether. Paul's professional and clear minded way of explaining this approach will leave you curious about your own life's purpose and how to find your own inner genius. He is confident that everyone's life purpose can and should be found so we can build better relationships, better businesses, and a better world. What We Talked About in This Episode: Paul's background and shift out of accounting The recent realization people have made about their job Making decisions through conscious thought A unique approach to finding unconscious thought and intuition The four elements to your full life purpose Purpose will not change over time Jeff's unique journey to finding his own purpose A pilot's manual What happens when you design your life around your purpose Very few businesses taking this approach Mental fitness vs. mental health Breathing exercises that allow you to respond rather than react Paul's book recommendations About Our Guest: Paul Davis an intuitive mentor, an entrepreneur, a best selling author, an award-winning business growth consultant and international speaker. In addition to being a member of the International Coach Federation, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors, an NLP Business Practitioner, Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association, a University approved trainer, a mentor with the Irish Stock Exchange for companies proceeding to Initial Public Offering (IPO), a business mentor for Enterprise Ireland, and a trained facilitator with the Dr Demartini Institute, and has studied a plethora of areas including electrical engineering, computer programming, taxation, human behavior, and philosophy. Paul is the founder of Davis Business Consultants where he works with organizations and business owners to build better businesses, better lives, and a better world so they can live the best and truest expression of themselves in all areas of life, lead in their field, build their businesses, make a real difference, and gain more freedom, more recognition, and more reward. Connect with Paul:  Find Your Life's Purpose Davis Business Consultant Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!

How do good slide presentations help your business?When is a slide presentation appropriate, and when is it not?How can we better explain and illustrate an idea using a PowerPoint presentation?Today, we discuss How to Become a Presentation Genius.Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2eKZA21JJVISince the middle of the 1980s, PowerPoint has helped business professionals convince clients to buy their goods and services. However, we must understand that a slide presentation should be more than just text and color on a screen. It is a great tool to compel stories, help the audience understand our message, and keep them engaged in what we are trying to share. However, in certain situations, a slide presentation can be inappropriate, such as when you are telling a story and trying to help your listeners use their imaginations. Moreover, suppose your goal is to give a particular scenario in the minds of your audience. In that case, you can put an image that will support your message - making it more memorable and effective. In a world of Death by PowerPoint, where even top professional speakers use tedious slides, this workshop will fundamentally change how you think about using slides when presenting. Get some image tools and techniques that you can immediately take away and use in your slide presentations:The best software for creating presentations. The dos and don'ts of using images in slides. Using images to tell stories. Using image editing software. About the host: David Henson is trained in photography, photographic processing, and audio-visual production. He set up The Regent Slide Company in 1986. David spent 13 years producing and imaging thousands of  35mm slides for various businesses. But it wasn't until he joined the Professional  Speaking Association in 2016 that he realized that even good speakers produce bad slides. And now he's on a crusade to eradicate excruciatingly boring slide presentations and to teach people how to create slides that wow their audience and that make their talks memorable and effective.Find out more about David: Website: https://www.theslidepresentationman.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhensonpresents/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSlidePresentationMan/BIGVU, the powerful Video, Captioning & Teleprompter App:BIGVU 7 days Trial: https://desk.bigvu.tv/register?utm_so...iOS:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bigvu-v...Android:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Website:   https://bigvu.tv/-------------------Made Possible by BIGVU - a TV studio pro in your pocket. BIGVU transforms photos, video shoots, and tweets into stunning video sequences that captivate your audience.Learn more about BIGVU:Website: https://bigvu.tvTeleprompter: https://bigvu.tv/teleprompter-app.htmlCaptions: https://bigvu.tv/automatic-captions.htmlGreen Screen: https://bigvu.tv/create/replace-green-screenConnect with us via:https://thevideopresentershow.bigvu.tvhttps://www.instagram.com/bigvu.makerhttps://www.facebook.com/socialvideocreatorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bigvuhttps://twitter.com/videoinspire

How to beat stress and avoid burnout. Carole Spiers is a leading international Business Stress Consultant who shows senior executives how to thrive under pressure. She has published books such as "Managing Stress in the Workplace" and "Show Stress Who's Boss!"  Carole is also frequently invited to comment on stress-related issues on TV and radio   She has a background in psychology, and  over 25 years of experience as an industry expert. She serves as CEO of the Carole Spiers Group, an international stress management and wellbeing consultancy. As an international Motivational Speaker, she has provided keynote addresses at international conferences in the UK, Europe, and Middle East.    Carole is Chair of the International Stress Management AssociationUK.  On their behalf, she founded Stress Awareness Day in 1998 and to recognise its anniversary in 2018, established International Stress Awareness Week.   Carole is a Fellow and past President of the Professional Speaking Association.  Learn the difference between stress and pressure, the causes of stress, the signs and symptoms of stress and how to live and work in stressful environments. Learn more about Carole Connect with Carole on LinkedIn Learn more about Maria Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Listen Here Libsyn Itunes Stitcher Spotify

Welcome to another episode of Expert To Authority Show, brought to you by http://gtex.org.uk/, I am your host, Simone Vincenzi, The Experts Strategist, and this is the podcast for experts who want to become the ultimate authority in their niche while making an impact in the world. We have created the Webinar Conversion Kit where you will get access to: The High-Converting Webinar Framework BONUS #1: High-Converting Webinar Slide Template BONUS #2: Pitch and Follow Up Templates BONUS #3: High Converting Webinars Case Studies BONUS #4: Our Trello Webinar Checklist All of this for only £29.99 for a limited period of time. Click here to download. https://webinarconversionkit.com/ Today I have the pleasure to Interview Sam Knowles Sam Knowles is the Founder & MD of data storytelling consultancy Insight Agents. He's also the company's self-styled Chief Data Storyteller. He has spent more than 30 years helping businesses, charities, and third-sector bodies to use data smarter – in the questions they ask, in the insights they surface and articulate, and in the stories they tell using these insights. His purpose is to help all sorts of organisations sound like people and talk that rarest of dialects: ‘Human'. He divides his time between consultancy and writing, training and speaking. Originally a classicist, Sam holds a doctorate in psychology, the source of his understanding of human motivation and behaviour, as well as his passion for telling data-driven, insight-rich stories. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts and the Professional Speaking Association, and a member of the Market Research Society and Public Relations & Communications Association. A sought-after speaker, coach, and podcaster, Sam is the co-founder and co-host of the Small Data Forum. The podcast takes a sideways and light-hearted look at the uses and abuses of data big and small in business, politics, and public life. He – and his fellow podcasters – are no fans of Facebook. In this episode, we talk about: The six Universal Principles of asking smarter questions How the professionals – from scientists to lawyers, Zen Buddhists to sales people, hostage negotiators to GPs – use questions to succeed. The best questions in the world to ask Connect with Sam Knowles Website: https://www.AskSmarterQs.com To become a GTeX Member, Apply here: https://gtex.events/call ------- To receive daily support in your coaching and speaking business, join our private Facebook Group EXPLODE YOUR EXPERT BIZ https://www.facebook.com/groups/explodeyourexpertbiz/ ------- Take a full business assessment for free to have absolute clarity on your business with the EXPERT BIZ CHECKLIST. http://bit.ly/expert-biz-checklist-podcast ------ Also, make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any other episode. If you want to reach out to me with your questions, you can email me at Simone@gtex.org.uk that comes right to my inbox. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explode/message

Richard is a Times No1. Bestselling author and has now written 4 books. His first, Just a Boy, sold close to half a million copies and is translated into eleven languages.  He's the founder of the iCan Academy and has worked with organisations across the globe for the last 15 years sharing his personal story of resilience. He's also an award winning speaker and a Fellow of The Professional Speaking Association and in 2019 was awarded the PSAE (Professional Speaking Award for Excellence)He was just a week away from his sixth birthday in October 1975, when he woke to discover his mother was missing.  She was the first victim of the notorious serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe. Despite other tragic losses, and a period of dabbling with drugs and prison, Richard decided to turn his life around.  We met through The Forgiveness Project when I was looking for help with the publication process for my book and Richard kindly offered to help.  It was then that we both realised that the number 44, was a very meaningful number to both of us!Some key points from our interview:How life was tough and chaotic even before his mother was murdered as he grew up on a Leeds council estate experiencing poverty, alcohol, and violence How the death of his mother , Wilma McCann, felt like a double blow because it was public and reported in the paper How he was able to understand when he became a parent how difficult it must have been for his father looking after four traumatised childrenHow he's able to look back and remember moments of joy from his childhoodHow he's able to see the gifts of the tragedies in his lifeHow hearing a speech Desmond Tutu in 2010 it transformed his life and realised he was able to choose to forgive Peter Sutcliffe in order to free himselfHow he rang the brother of Peter Sutcliffe when he heard he had passed away to offer his condolences How he believes that resilience is the ability to bounce back from life's challenges and we all have the capacity to do Wilma McCann, 28, Leeds, October 1975Emily Jackson, 42, Leeds, January 1976Irene Richardson, 28, Leeds, February 1977Patricia Atkinson, 32, Bradford, April 1977Jayne McDonald, 16, Leeds, June 1977Jean Jordan, 21, Manchester, October 1977Yvonne Pearson, 22, Bradford, January 1978Helen Rytka, 18, Huddersfield, January 1978Vera Millward, 41, Manchester, May 1978Josephine Whittaker, 19, Halifax, May 1979Barbara Leach, 20, Bradford, September 1979Marguerite Walls, 47, Leeds, August 1980Jacqueline Hill, 20, Leeds, November 1980First book is Just a BoyTed talk link https://youtu.be/c7Mvjj8xxPo Twitter: https://twitter.com/iCanSpeaker Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmccann/ Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/You can listen to the full extended series of incredible stories on https://podfollow.com/unbroken-healing-through-storytelling

Marketing Guru Winston Marsh joins Derek Arden - this week's guest on Monday Night Live. Marketing expert and former president of the Professional Speaking Association of AustralianWinston Marsh joins MNL from Melbourne. It was 2.00 am in Melbourne when we start the programme and I am so grateful that I have been able to persuade, "Winno" as he is known, to join us. We have been swapping notes and ideas for a number of years and I hope you will find "Winno" inspiring with his different ideas from the other side of the world. "Be a Better Marketer Of What You Do Than Doer Of What You Do" 1 - How he makes people more successful.2 - Are Australians more direct in their influencing strategies.3 - His three black boxes plus many more tips We discuss Who is your ideal clientWhy should I choose you rather than your competitionHow do I find you Black Box 1 - Supply of suspects leading to prospects Adverts, Speaker, Rotary Black Box 2 - Convert into sales Black Box 3 - Building long term relationships Like me, Winno uses the word "Fantastic" to shock, make people sit up and inspire them with his ideas. "As you journey through life brotherLet one thing be your goalKeep your eye upon the dounutAnd not upon the hole" Derek Arden https://derekarden.co.ukhttps://negotiatorspodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/negotiatingexpert/ Winston Marsh https://www.winstonmarsh.com.au/

If you want to be exceptional and grow, the ability to give and receive quality feedback is essential. Yet why do we find it so difficult? Host of The Elevation Show, Chris Cooper, will discuss the art of feedback, and how to keep it positive and elevatory with his business colleague, John Jennings, asking the questions! Chris is the creator and host of the Business Elevation Show, the most listened to business show on Voice America. Chris and John help leaders to elevate business performance by developing exceptional leaders, teams and highly engaged workforces. He is co-Author of The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not) and a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association. Join us and consider how to do feedback well.

If you want to be exceptional and grow, the ability to give and receive quality feedback is essential. Yet why do we find it so difficult? Host of The Elevation Show, Chris Cooper, will discuss the art of feedback, and how to keep it positive and elevatory with his business colleague, John Jennings, asking the questions! Chris is the creator and host of the Business Elevation Show, the most listened to business show on Voice America. Chris and John help leaders to elevate business performance by developing exceptional leaders, teams and highly engaged workforces. He is co-Author of The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not) and a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association. Join us and consider how to do feedback well.

For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode179   Description Have you ever felt stuck, lost, uninspired, or simply bored? When we've left a houseplant too long in a pot that's too small, the plant will eventually stop growing and die. We humans are not much different. In her new book, Repotting Your Life: Sense When You're Stuck. Explore What's Possible. Claim Room to Grow, author Frances Edmonds explores how we can look at our lives and see when we've become pot bound, or said another way, in need of growth and change.  We're designed to grow and flourish. Sometimes the answer is to repot.   Guest Bio Frances Edmonds has worked all over the world as an international conference interpreter, writer, broadcaster, keynote speaker, building contractor, and business development networker. Frances holds a master's degree in modern languages from Cambridge University and a fellowship from Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute. A founding member, fellow, and award-winning speaker of the UK's prestigious Professional Speaking Association, Frances has worked extensively for national and independent TV and radio in the UK and Australia and has written for a wide range of publications on politics, sports, cross-cultural communication, longevity, and personal development. She speaks four languages and is fond of inventing additional words of her own. She divides her time between London and the South of France.   Host Bio Kristen Manieri is the author of Better Daily Mindfulness Habits (July 2021: Rockridge Press). She's a certified both as a habits coach and mindfulness teacher. She specializes in: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, focus, habit formation, rest rituals, and prioritizing personal well-being. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 120 authors and thought leaders about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional AND joyful life. Learn more at https://kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me/.   Mentioned in this Episode Guest's book: Repotting Your Life: Sense When You're Stuck. Explore What's Possible. Claim Room to Grow: https://www.amazon.com/Repotting-Your-Life-Explore-Possible/dp/1615198717   Guest's website: https://www.francesedmonds.co.uk/ Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/  

My guest this week is cognitive neuroscientist Dr Lynda Shaw, and we spend the episode discussing the brain and neuroscience and how we can improve our wellbeing and performance.   I seem to spend most of my free time reading journals and books and studies about neuroscience and we had a great conversation!   I was really interested to hear from Lynda where the cross over lies between psychology and neuroscience, and how we can use the latest research to benefit us in our wellbeing and performance.   I know Lynda through the Professional Speaking Association of which I'm a member, and Lynda is the current president so I've heard her speak on numerous occasions.   She always explains complicated subjects so clearly and I knew we'd have a blast talking about all things brain-related in this conversation today.   I asked Lynda about the neuroscience that underpins some of the commonly known areas such as growth mindset, neuroplasticity, and the fight and flight stress response.   We talk about neurobiology and chemistry, and some of the chemicals we produce that influence our mood and motivation such as dopamine, serotonin and the less-well-known nitric oxide.   Lynda works with a lot of senior leaders to help them ‘recalibrate their thinking', and we touch on some of the approaches and tools she shares with her audiences.   https://drlyndashaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndashaw

Name: Andy LopataCurrent title: Speaker, Mentor, and TrainerCurrent organisation: Professional Relationships StrategyStrong professional relationships can help to break down silos within organisations, lead to more and higher quality new leads, uncover hard to find solutions and increase efficiency in a range of areas. Unfortunately those relationships are often left to chance, leaving many failing to realise the potential their networks offer. Organisations struggle with more competition than collaboration between departments while sales teams rely on their leaders to bring in referrals as they plod on with tired attempts to find new prospects, ignoring the opportunity to build networks of their own. By knowing why you and your team are investing in relationships, it is possible to plan accordingly and get great, measurable results. For twenty years I have worked with companies on how to build, nurture and benefit from professional relationships. Working across sectors, I have helped businesses in professional and financial services, healthcare, software, and more. I've even worked with chocolate manufacturers and fitness clubs, the perfect partnership! I have worked in twenty-six countries worldwide, been quoted in the international press, including Forbes, Entrepreneur.com., The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, and The Guardian in the UK and written five books on the topic.I'm a Fellow and former Board Member of the Professional Speaking Association and a recipient of the PSAE (Award of Excellence). I'm also a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and a Master of the Institute of Sales Management. For my sins, I am a Charlton Athletic supporter and former editor of the award-winning fanzine 'Goodbye Horse' (I must have done something very bad in a previous life!). I also enjoy cooking, hiking, the theatre, and various failed attempts at sport!My website is www.lopata.co.ukResources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)

After a long career as a youth worker, the switch to become a professional motivational speaker arose after deep reflection on the feedback he received about how good he was presenting to people. Told he was naturally great at speaking, Lee Jackson discovered that it was possible to make a living doing something he loved. Specialising in speaking to slightly reluctant audiences, Lee helps people to get good at things, to get good at work and to get good as a person. Essentially to get good at life.   KEY TAKEAWAY “People love the idea of accountability until they are held to account.”   ABOUT LEE JACKSON Lee Jackson is an award-winning Motivational Speaker, Presentation Coach and author of twelve books. Having worked in the voluntary, public and private sectors over the years he now works in businesses and education helping people to Get Good® in challenging times. Lee is a Past President of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK & Ireland. He lives with his family in Yorkshire. He loves good comedy, old school Hip Hop and basketball. He doesn't like gardening!   CONNECT WITH LEE Website: www.leejackson.org  Twitter: @leejackson https://www.linkedin.com/in/leejacksonuk/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through 1:1 and group coaching, Amy works with individuals and businesses to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose. WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you to launch your podcast or to focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. 

Today's special guest Paul William David is on a mission to save lives – both metaphorically and literally for the millions of people that are searching for purpose and meaning in these challenging times. A lot of what the populous say about finding your purpose, your why, and meaning in life is completely turned on its head by how Paul explains it with a much deeper understanding. From a very young age, Paul would intuitively “see” images, get “knowings”, and be able to “pick up” information for other people around what their purpose in life is. Is it because he was born the 7th son of a 7th, of a 7th; which in Ireland has significant folklore around being “gifted”? Or is it because he is a mastermind with a skewed sixth sense? Whatever it is, the insights that he gets for his clients has helped them enormously. By combining his extensive experience as a business growth consultant with his innate intuitive gifts and an exacting methodology that he has developed over many years, it makes him uniquely placed to help you to discover your true life purpose and empower you to achieve extraordinary results, both personally and professionally. In addition to being a member of the International Coach Federation, Paul is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors, an NLP Business Practitioner, Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association, a University approved trainer, a mentor with the Irish Stock Exchange for companies proceeding to Initial Public Offering (IPO), a business mentor for Enterprise Ireland, a trained facilitator with the Dr Demartini Institute, and has studied a plethora of areas including electrical engineering, computer programming, taxation, human behaviour, and philosophy.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE – My guest this week is passionate about hats! Her life long love affair with hats started as a child with a grandmother who had a dressing up box full of hats and now she is the grandma playing hats with her own granddaughter. Hat Historian Tricia Hamilton has travelled the world, always wearing her hat and during her journey of life has worn many different career hats. At the heart of her rich tapestry of life is passion. In this episode Tricia describes a fascinating life full of creativity through stories, showing the power of passion to ensure confidence and success. We also talk about how to feel confident wearing a hat through to how Tricia has patented her own hat called The O Hat and how she shares her love of hats through The Hat Channel.com KEY TAKEAWAYS “if you're passionate and you really want to do something, take a little step. I think it's really good to take little steps and see what's out there. And if you find that all those little steps join up, and you can actually move in that direction” ABOUT TRICIA HAMILTON –  Three decades of global travel spanning four continents have impacted on my life.  A key feature developed as senior teachers began to ask for my help to reach their academic goals in a distance Master in Education Programme with Exeter University. My experiences led them to request guidance for their own studies. Confidence strengthened when I had to pick myself up from a very dark place in a difficult divorce. Over the last ten years, with new ventures in Millinery work, my O Hat patent and belonging to The Professional Speaking Association all supported my personal growth. A career in teaching showed me how to authenticity engage my audiences. Now, I follow my passion for hats and explore new avenues to share stories.  I have found audience are keen to hear and step into my world of hats. My national coverage on Radio4 and recently BBC1 primetime ‘Have I Got News for You' with 5 million viewers offered magnificent coverage, carving a route forward for The Hat Channel supported by iPlus Marketing.  This has given me opportunities to move towards TV commentary as a Hat Historian through the history of hats. Watch this space... CONNECT WITH TRICIA-   @thehathistorian editor@thehatchannel.tv www.thehatchannel.com   http://linkedin.com/in/tricia-hamilton-17187910b   ABOUT THE HOST – Lara is a Presence, Impact & Image Consultant, Speaker and Co-Author of the International Bestselling book, The Law of Brand Attraction. Lara works with Ladies around the globe to Unlock Their Hidden Confidence through knowing their colours, understanding their body shape and personality so they can develop an authentic personal style. In addition Lara works with business leaders and entrepreneurs to Unlock Their Hidden Confidence to ensure they have maximum Impact & Influence through a Powerful, Authentic Personal Brand, Business Skills and Knowledge. Interested in Colour & Style? Sign up to Lara's Newsletter HERE If you are interested in working with Lara, please book a complimentary 20 minute curiosity call via Calendly https://calendly.com/lara-lauder/20mindiscovery     CONNECT WITH LARA   - www.laralauder.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laralauder/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lara_lauder  https://www.instagram.com/unlockyourhiddenconfidence/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidencewithcolour HOSTED BY: Lara Lauder DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.         

Do your slides suck? Do you work in congruence with your slides like a professional partner? On a mission to banish bad visual communications so audiences are not left feeling cognitively exhausted, Slide Presentation Man, David Henson helps people to communicate better. Not only does he design and produce better presentations for you, he can train you to get information across in a way that is so much easier to understand for your audience. Making the complex simple, you could say that David's slides save lives.   KEY TAKEAWAY “I produced some slides that were a lot better and a lot clearer and just focused on that message and put it on LinkedIn. It got a lot of traction. One comment, this sort of slide can save lives. That's a big ambition, isn't it? Or a big aim to have if a slide or a bit of visual communication can be that precise and convey the information in that way that it saves lives?”   ABOUT DAVID HENSON Trained in photography, photographic processing and audio-visual production, David Henson set up The Regent Slide Company in 1986 and spent 13 years producing and imaging thousands of 35mm slides for many and varied businesses. It wasn't until he joined the Professional Speaking Association in 2016 that he realised that even good speakers produce bad slides. Now he's on a crusade to eradicate excruciatingly boring slide presentations and to teach people how to produce slides that wow their audience and that make their talks memorable and effective. He does this in a number of ways: By selling his book ‘Your Slides Suck!' (theslidepresentationman.co.uk/book) By giving talks on presentations. (This link shows a 10-minute talk given at the Professional Speaking Association in London: theslidepresentationman.co.uk/speaking-slides) By designing and producing presentations. (https://www.theslidepresentationman.co.uk/slide-presentation-design/) And by delivering workshops. (www.theslidepresentationman.co.uk/slide-presentation-workshop     CONNECT WITH DAVID Website: https://www.theslidepresentationman.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhensonpresents/ Podcast: https://finfun.libsyn.com/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you to focus on your WHY or help you to launch your podcast then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson DISCLAIMER - The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. 

How do you go from public speaking to professional speaking?What does the life of a professional speaker look like?How important is it to have a book or two published?As an author of multiple non-fiction books, an experienced speaker and a former president of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK, Lee Jackson knows a few things about what it takes to become a paid public speaker and how you go about building a business in on the back of public speaking work.In this episode:What you really need to start as a professional speakerWhat does the average day of a pro speaker look like?Do you have to be funny to be paid?Do you need to be published to get bookings?Who should not consider becoming a pro speaker?What big mistake should you avoid?What the heck is a Kajagoogoo?This and more in an informative but light-hearted conversation about professional speaking. Lee has some great books available for you to check out. Get Good at Presenting and Get Good at Slides are a few you may particularly want to check out. They are also available to read for free if you have Kindle Unlimited. You can find out more about Lee and his speaking work and workshops from his website https://leejackson.org/Lee recommends a few good books that are worth checking out:Outraged by Ashley 'Dotty' CharlesSlideology by Nancy DuarteUnspeak by Steven PooleBob Monkhouse's Complete Speaker's HandbookIf you enjoyed the episode, please consider sharing it with your network and stay subscribed for even more great guests in the coming year.Now go and make great things happen.One-Stop online solution All the online services you need to sell online courses, products and coaching in one service. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://speakinginfluence.supercast.tech/)

In a world where everyone is far too busy or believe it is too hard to embrace or enable change, a simple recalibration of the brain is what is needed. Dr Lynda Shaw shares how this is achieved by making little tweaks which make a very big difference. Change then not only becomes achievable but manageable. With a love for anthropology, freedom of choice and adventure and captivated by the world of neuroscience, Lynda has always been curious to find out why people do what they do. If you are looking to be in charge of your own destiny and wish to unlock your thinking, Lynda can help you to recalibrate your thinking.   KEY TAKEAWAY “Recalibrating the brain; our brain changes our behaviour and our behaviour changes our brain. So we are actually in a lot more control of our brain than we think.”   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Your Brain is Boss by Dr Lynda Shaw - https://amzn.to/3xFTJyZ   ABOUT LYNDA SHAW Lynda is an experienced entrepreneur having owned three businesses. She holds a doctorate in cognitive neuroscience, specialising in unconscious processing of emotion and behavioural change. Lynda works with senior leaders and their teams who want to better understand the science of change and development and harness this power through recalibrating their thinking and enabling others to do the same in order to work together to reach organisational goals. She is the current National President of the Professional Speaking Association and is the founder of the Neuroscience Professional Development Programme and the Learning Lab, designed to help professional people use applied neuroscience in their work. Lynda's work is always informative, fun and extremely practical.     CONNECT WITH LYNDA www.drlyndashaw.com      https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndashaw/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through coaching and workshops, Amy works with businesses to Focus on WHY to create people-centred environments, by improving productivity and employee engagement by focusing on fulfilment, values and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you to launch your podcast or to focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/ https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@amyrowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

I was really looking forward to interviewing Darren as he has such an infectious personality and great attitude in life, as you will hear in our interview Darren Harris is an author, speaker and coach on mindset mastery. He works with forward thinking organisations that want inspiration, courage and determination to tackle life's biggest challenges.Black, blind and a badass footballer – Darren is the most capped England blind footballer, he uses real-life examples to bring different perspectives to his clients in business, education and sport. His motto “The eyes are useless when the Mind is Blind” transformed his thinking of what blindness means, and began his mission to "Unblind the mind." Darren is a regional president of the Professional Speaking Association, graduate of The Coaching Academy, Amazon #1 best-selling author, and recipient of an honorary doctorate for outstanding public service. Some key points from our interview:·        How he denied what was going on for a while whilst his sight was failing·        How sports, especially football, gave him focus and direction·        How he realised that he wasn't going to live the limited life he thought he would because of his blindness·        How he's learnt to thrive and experience life in many different ways·        How he realised that whatever he had lost, he could survive without it You can get more info about Darren here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenharrisgb/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://twitter.com/darrenharrisgbhttps://www.instagram.com/darrenharrisgb/https://www.facebook.com/DarrenHarrisGB/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkCCz3n3uvpZgqyuMpDbCA                                    *                                *                                  *                                    *"Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling" features  individuals who have all triumphed after adversity and have not just bounced back in life, but forward and are now making a difference for others.Hosted by Madeleine Black, the show will share stories of all the amazing people Madeleine has met on her own journey as an author/speaker and these stories will heal, motivate, inspire and bring hope when they share their wisdom and knowledge with her.She really believes in the power that comes when we share our stories, that in fact we are not story tellers but story healers. Tune in to discover what helped them to stay unbroken and together we will discover that none of us are broken beyond repair.You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken 

Equipping businesses to develop a Secret Salesforce of Brand Ambassadors in order to drive engagement, reduce churn and win more business, Steve Catchick has been at the front line of customer service for over 25 years. Knowing that people can make or break a brand, Steve focuses on people, communication and developing the culture as every interaction is a moment of truth.   KEY TAKEAWAY “Every time you interact with somebody every interaction is a moment of truth. It can be a memorable moment for a good reason or for a bad reason or it could be just not memorable in which case we forget about it.”   ABOUT STEVE CATCHICK Member of the Professional Speaking Association, NLP Trainer and hypnotherapist, Steve shows managers and leaders how to convert and sustain their teams as Brand Ambassadors, whether that service is delivered to customers virtually, or face to face. Steve's award-winning customer service programme at IBM, contributed to a substantial increase in sales, customer satisfaction scores and a record high employee morale. Steve took a gap year in 2004 to travel in SE Asia and his catchphrase is “Gap years are far too good for kids!”   CONNECT WITH STEVE www.stevecatchick.com Steve@stevecatchick.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecatchick/ https://www.facebook.com/steve.catchick/ https://twitter.com/stevecatchick   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through coaching and workshops, Amy works with businesses to Focus on WHY to create people-centred environments, by improving productivity and employee engagement by focusing on fulfilment, values and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you to launch your podcast or to focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/ https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@amyrowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. 

Graham met Vaibhav during the coronavirus epidemic through the Professional Speaking Association of which they are both members. In this interview, Graham and Vaibhav discuss their lives and how they have made Heart-Shaped Decisions, especially in the area of their careers and work. You can find out more about Vaibhav here https://www.havemorecourage.com/

Relationship marketing is becoming an increasingly popular phrase in the business world. Steve Catchick, an expert in sales and service, expands on the meaning of this concept and focuses it on service. He defines this as 100% attention on the client. Taking it a step further, he says that everyone in the company or organization should be empowered to take the initiative to serve the customer. This kind of service also creates repeat customers, which, in Steve's view, is the core of a company's success. This podcast is filled with specific tools you can use in your own business. He explains how to recognize who in your workforce are ambassadors, those who go the extra mile, neutrals, the people who do only what they have to, and saboteurs, who complain and bring down the energy level. Steve describes a process for effectively establishing rapport with a client, especially one who is angry about a perceived lack of service. He recommends empathy and assertiveness, qualities that can keep one's emotions from interfering with communication and rapport. This podcast is a mini-course in developing and improving customer relations. You're certain to discover several insights and suggestions that you can immediately put to use. https://youtu.be/JtueHX5gLcg Join me in this episode of Legal Nurse Podcast to learn about Attorney Customer Service Challenges for LNCs What is the difference between sales and service? When is “Yes” the wrong answer? What is “the secret salesforce”? Why is good the enemy of great? Why is it crucial to retain customers and clients? How do you handle a difficult customer or client? Get the Writing Handbook and so Much More!! 3 Simple Secrets to Getting Attorneys to Notice, Remember and Hire You – and Not at Substandard Rates a FREE Masterclass In this free masterclass, you'll gain concrete tips on how to establish your brand so that you stand out. You'll get the keys to excite, delight, and ignite your market, making it easier to get new attorney clients. Here's just a sample of what we'll cover in this incredible training: How to use effective tactics to build your LNC businessYour brand: the foundation of a successful LNC business!How to ensure your clients have a clear understanding of what makes you different and better than other LNCs who could work on this case... and much, MUCH More! Pick your choice of a masterclass: Tuesday, November 9 at 3 PM Eastern, 2 PM Central, 1 PM Mountain or noon Pacific orWednesday, November 10 at 7 PM Eastern, 6 PM Central, 5 PM Mountain or 4 PM Pacific Your Presenter I'm Steve Catchick. I've had a varied career, starting in the Army (REME) at the tender age of 16 as an electronics engineer. Since then as a customer service engineer, an account manager and as a speaker, trainer and coach. Whilst at IBM I delivered training to the sales team, designed and delivered a successful customer care programme for the engineers, and help desks, and presentation skills training for managers and teams I finally launched out on my own as a Speaker, trainer and coach, initially running a franchise providing business training and mentoring for business owners. I now speak at events and conferences, deliver masterclasses and coach managers and teams on high impact communication, sales through service, and powerful persuasive presenting I am a member of The Professional Speaking Association, (past President for the Thames Valley Region in Reading 2016-2017), a Distinguished Toastmaster and past Division Governor for Toastmasters International, and oh yes, also a clinical hypno-therapist and NLP trainer. Connect with Steve https://stevecatchick.com/

“The best presenters are people who are comfortable in their own skin.” On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast we're joined by Lee Jackson, Award-winning Motivational Speaker and Presentation Coach. Listen in as Lee shares his best tips on how to finally feel comfortable (and kill it) when speaking in front of an audience. Leadership tips you won't want to miss:

Who is Paul?In addition to being a member of the International Coach Federation, I’m a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors, an NLP Business Practitioner, Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association, a Maynooth University approved trainer, a mentor with the Irish Stock Exchange for companies proceeding to Initial Public Offering (IPO), a business mentor for Enterprise Ireland, and a trained facilitator with the Dr Demartini Institute, and have studied a plethora of areas including electrical engineering, computer programming, taxation, human behaviour, and philosophy.Key TakeawaysYou don't have to be famous to feel that you're not getting what, it touches everybody When you're on your purpose, and you're doing work that's in line with your purpose, well, then that's when your passion increases and increases exponentially. Because it's a different type of passion. It's an inner passion, and the love and the joy what Napoleon Hill referred to, it's that burning desire within yourself to make a difference.The secret of success is knowing your true life purpose. Valuable Free Resource or ActionThere is a community and free ebook at https://paulwilliamdavis.com/TranscriptNote, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Stuart Webb 0:40 I'm here today with Paul Davis. Paul is an ultra popular business advisor, you get a massive amount of experience huge amount of experience. As an intuitive personal advisor, bestselling author, award winning business growth consultant speaker, and he he says that his clients regularly refer to him as a game changer when it comes to the insights that he shares with them, and results they achieve. So I'm rather hoping we're going to get some of that today as we have our discussion. It's a cup of coffee. Paul, I hope you're there with your cup of coffee major here. Welcome to the podcast, Paul. Good, good, good to be here. That's really embarrassing when you read that stuff. You too muddy? So let's just start with with with the obvious first question. So who is your ideal client? what's the what's the the biggest challenge that they face?Paul Davies 11:22 Sure. Okay. So my ideal clients or their business owners, the vast majority of my clients will be in professional services. But I've worked with a lot of executives, CEOs, C suite individuals, celebrities, and people that we well known as well in the marketplace, and, and work with them from in a number of different aspects. But typically, what they do for comment to me, they're typically in space, that they're looking for a bit of clarity, they're looking for a direction for life. So people will, for some of them, people will perceive as being hugely successful, that they have everything that you know that either the business is going well, or that they have everything that people perceive that people should have less that way. And so people do see them as being successful. but inwardly they're saying, Do you watch, I, you know, the business is going well, but I'm not actually, I'm not getting anything from myself. And so they're looking for a bit of clarity, looking for direction, they will regularly use terms along the lines of I feel like I'm just on the hamster wheel on a treadmill. And I'm just going from day to day, and just not getting any fulfillment, I'm going to crossroads, I there's no purpose, there's no meaning in my life. And so inwardly, they will be quite sad or unhappy. That's for that way. And they're searching for more meaning and more purpose in their life.Stuart Webb 12:46 common to many people, isn't it? Paul, you don't have to be famous to feel that you're not getting whatPaul Davies 12:50 it felt absolutely not, though, that it touches every, every every walk of life and every individual to be honest.Stuart Webb 12:57 Yeah. So one of the common mistake people make when we try to solve that problem without without getting help from somebody like yourself.Paul Davies 13:04 And it's, well, it's something that somebody is not going to discuss with anybody else. For the vast majority of my clients, they, they have to hold on to their persona, in terms of so the run under business order, they're very senior individual, and therefore they've got employees, they've got a team and all that kind of thing. So therefore, if they were to let their guards down, that has a huge impact on them. And it has a potential to for one bad word to their fear is that it could ruin their life, it could render business, it could ruin everything that they're seeing as being both in their family, their society, their team members, and so on. So a lot of them won't seek out help from the perspective of they don't know where to go to be quite honest. They don't fall into the category of well, I should go to a therapist or should go to the counselor or like, it's not really that it's kind of it's just just constant search for what's going to give me meaning or fulfillment. So what a lot of people do is they they go and search online, and then they do watch pretty much the vast majority of people out there do to try and find purpose and meaning. And what they find is that, you know, they'll come across things along the lines of, you know, if you take Victor Frankel's book, Viktor Frankl was was the person that survived the concentration camp during the war. And he wrote a book Man's Search for Meaning. And so if you read the book, you'll understand so you know what perfect, Frankel says, you know, the meaning of life is the meaning you give it. But it still doesn't answer the question for the individual. Because literally, really what you could say is well, okay, you could give meaning to anything. And it's the meaning that you give something that gives you meaning, but that's it doesn't answer the question doesn't solve the problem. And then other things that you find online, or people that are books or people that they read or training courses, for example, they'll say, Well, you know, you got to find your passion. If you find your passion, then that's your purpose, and turn that into Your purpose turns out into your business and so on. But it's actually not that that's actually incorrect. Because what I've discovered is that passion follows purpose. But what I mean by that is like, I'm passionate about a lot of different things. I love red wine. I love horse riding, I love everything that's to do with life related. And we've seen recently, just just in last weekend, in terms of Richard Branson going into outer space, yeah, I would absolutely be number one on on that ticket. And so they're my passion is, that's what I love. But it has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with my purpose. So when people try and find their passion, in order to find a purpose, is actually the wrong way around. When you're on your purpose, and you're doing work that's in line with your purpose, well, then that's when your passion increases and increases exponentially. Because it's a different type of passion. It's an inner passion, and the love and the joy what Napoleon Hill referred to, it's that burning desire within yourself to make a difference. So it's, it's, it's, that's what's actually drives passion. And then we would have heard terms in relation to, you know, find your why. And if you find this, why,Stuart Webb 16:04 exactly what I was just thinking, Paul, I'm fairly sure that you were going to bring that out.Paul Davies 16:08 It's, it's not because then again, lymphokines way you can apply of why to anything. But you got to know your purpose first, before you can apply your why. So people try and see and here's the here's the biggest mistake discharge, people try and find out why but they're consciously thinking, to work out what your why is. And as business consultant, I've come across this so many times in terms of, because we've heard so many other business coaches or mentors or trainers, not offended and talk about finding your voice. But they're talking about from a conscious perspective, your why your true why what I call your genius inspiration that comes from your unconscious. So you'll never be able to find it, I bring my clients sure way of how to find it from your unconscious, because you got to look for the evidence. But trying to work it out consciously is never going to give it but the thing is, you need to know your purpose first meaning you got to know your what your mission is. And when you know, your mission, which is your purpose, though is to wash your to do well then now to fly, make the mud, the wind makes sense to what your mission is. So that's that there's some of the mistakes that people find. But honestly, it's it's what's out there. And I'm very, very unique and in want to do very, very unique and how we do it as well. And Bush, it that's the information that's out there online and books and articles things. And unfortunately, it brings a lot of people down a lot of cul de sacs and they still end up having that sense of, it's still not giving me what I want. It's still not telling me what I need to do in this life. What What am I supposed to do? What's the direction supposed to go in? So that's typically what you find.Stuart Webb 17:45 It's great resource, the internet is net, but it doesn't actually help you discover some of those things. Because there is so much out there, you still get that guy to help you move in the right direction to discover what you're trying to try and try to pull that has been hugely insightful. What's the valuable free, action valuable free resource that you'd leave with the audience today to sort of get them to sort of start that journey themselves?Paul Davies 18:10 Yeah, absolutely, that there's two things that the audience can can gain access to. One is if I'm building a community of purpose driven business owners, so these are business owners that wants to, there's two for one bad word, two communities within one community. There's the community that are business owners that want to find out their budget purposes, and they want to develop more personal mastery skills. So if people go to the executive coach calm, and they find out enough, a lot more information that you can go to my website, and there's a link on the website. But the executive coach comm would bring them to the actual community itself. And then also within the community is people that I've helped him to find what their purpose is, I'm bringing through a particular methodology, you could call the pilots manual. And when when they go through the pilots manual, now they know exactly what their purpose is. And they offer those groups of people now what we're doing is we're building and scaling a business around what's our purposes. So it's a proper purpose driven business, if you follow what I mean. And that's one free resource. It's, it's freely available to join. It's not on any social media, which is absolutely perfect for my audience. And I personally don't like social media, a lot of my business owners and clients don't like social media, either. So I've actually built the community on a standalone profit platform, completely off social media. And also if people go to my website, if you go to Paul, William Davis, calm, there's a free ebook that I have on there. And that's I taught all of it, what's the meaning of life? And how to how do you actually find your life purpose? And so I debunk a lot of myths that are out there. And like what I've just said around relation to finding your why and so on. So I talk a little bit more about those in the book itself. But then I also give you the the structure of how do you actually find your true purpose and so Both freely available to your listeners. Great.Stuart Webb 20:03 Thank you. Thank you. So what's that concept or book or program that's been most impactful in your experience?Paul Davies 20:10 I've had a lot of time with this question before I came on the interview Stewart, and there is so many books and people that have come across over the years I've worked with, I've worked with amazing geniuses out there. And they've all be phenomenal. They've all made a huge, huge impact. But what I went back to was false. The starting point on one of my journeys, as we're going through, and the book that came up was the power of the subconscious mind, which is by Dr. Joseph Murphy. And that, for me was kind of an insight is that Oh, my god detector is much, much bigger here. And so that was, as well as the light bulb moment for pandas reading that book.Stuart Webb 20:47 Yeah, yeah, it's interesting. One of the most beneficial concepts that I came across very early in my career was that johari window, which is a very simple thing to talk about, which is, you know, how much of what our behavior, our our understanding of myself is still buried beneath the surface that we ourselves are not even aware of. So I agree with you that that sort of concept is an incredibly powerful, it's something you must understand that otherwise, you never get to understand the way in which you behave. Other people understand you anyway. Absolutely. Yeah. So it's been a fascinating discussion. But I guess there's one question that I should have asked you, which I haven't. So I'm now going to ask you to pose that question. And please, the answer to that question. Otherwise, that will make people sitting there unfulfilled with a lack of action? IUnknown Speaker 21:33 don't know whether I'll give you the answer, though. That's the only thing. The only question you should have asked is, what's the secret to success?Unknown Speaker 21:42 Actually, in my view, the secret of success is knowing your true life purpose. I don't mean your true life purpose, which comes from your unconscious. And so it's not something you create, literally, it's guided from your unconscious. So when you know your true life purpose, that's the single most powerful way for you to enable to you to actually reach your full potential.Unknown Speaker 22:01 Well, that's been an incredibly insightful interview. Thank you so much for your time on the podcast. I really appreciate the time you've taken to come and do this. Folks. If you would like to hear more of the stuff that we're doing here. It's not rocket science. five questions over coffee, I'm sure a copy of that. I've just been so fascinated. I've not been able to even take this out. But the Paul's got the time now. Please subscribe to the newsletter. 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On my latest podcast you will discover how to apply lessons from the world of Neuroscience to improve your performance as a business leader. Lynda is a cognitive neuroscientist, a business psychologist and she specialises in working with people to recalibrate their thinking, especially in terms of communication, their own limitations and embracing change. She is founder of the Neuroscience Professional Development Programme, The Learning Lab, and she is an author, a mentor to senior leaders on behavioural change and a professional speaker and. In fact, she is the current National President of the Professional Speaking Association. The post 039 – Neuroscience in Business – Interview with Dr Lynda Shaw appeared first on Tony Brooks.

Steve is the founder of [M]enable whose purpose is to work with organisations within the Automotive Industry to drive and change cultures, so that Mental Health discussions are embraced and encouraged – to sustain performance and growth.  Steve's career has spanned 35 years in the UK motor industry including time with GMAC and Volkswagen Financial Services. He has previously founded his own training and development business. He's a presenter, a facilitator, a podcaster and a broadcaster. He's a Master of Ceremonies and a professional member of the PSA, the Professional Speaking Association. Steve is now very much focused on building [M]enable and changing cultures in the automotive industry. I was recently introduced to him and hearing him talk about the purpose of [M]enable, I was keen to invite him to be my guest, to celebrate his career and also to share with us the story behind [M]enable and tell us about the work of this very timely new movement in our automotive industry. As you might expect from someone on a mission to get us talking about mental health, Steve talks authentically and openly about some of the factors and experiences that have shaped him from his early years growing up in North London to everything coming to a head for him personally more recently resulting in him having to take stock and ultimately identifying his purpose and realising how he can best serve humanity going forward.   I hope you enjoy getting to know Steve in this episode and look forward to hearing your feedback.  You can reach Steve at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjwhitton/ https://menable.org/ This episode of Career-view Mirror is brought to you by Aquilae. Why not follow us on Instagram @careerviewmirror where you can comment on the specific episodes that you have enjoyed. To help you navigate the content we've separated it into chapters which work on Apple Podcasts and certain other streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this podcast please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow. For details of our forthcoming guests follow us: Instagram @careerviewmirror Email: cvm@aquilae.co.uk Twitter: @cvmpodcast Episode recorded on  6 August 2021 

The Thoughtful Leader with Mindy Gibbins-Klein Episode 007 Communicating for Maximum Impact with Susan Heaton-Wright Thoughtful leaders care about how they come across, how they're perceived, and the impact of their communication.  Susan Heaton-Wright is a thoughtful leader, communication and speaking expert for emerging leaders, corporate leaders and teams, using her Superstar Communicator™ method. Her clients include Astra Zeneca, Deloitte, RBS, Shell, Microsoft, AXA, the NHS and Quintiles. She is also a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association. Susan's workshops and trainings prepare people for all public speaking experiences, from doing television interviews, to using your voice properly on podcasts. In our conversation, Susan gave some great advice for improving your speaking skills including: Communicating requires paying attention to tone and non-verbal skills. Dealing with the dominate speaker in the room. Overcoming the fear of speaking. Learning the value of other people's voices. Learn to listen to better analyze conversations. Take advantage of Susan's free speaking tips noted in the notes below.  Here's to your Thought Leadership Journey! Connect with Susan: Website: superstarcommunicator.com/ten-top-tips/ Connect with Mindy: URL: https://www.mindygk.com/ Twitter @MindyGK https://twitter.com/mindygk Facebook @mindy.gibbinsklein https://www.facebook.com/mindy.gibbinsklein LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygibbinsklein/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is with Chris Cooper who has 30 years experience, working with global brands such as Mars, United Biscuits and Punch to board level before supporting and founding successful entrepreneurial ventures. Chris elevates business success as an advisor, coach, facilitator and consultant developing leaders, teams and building highly engaged workforces particularly in the insurance and financial services sectors.    He founded the ‘Business Elevation Show' on Voice America in 2011 and has co-authored a book called ‘The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not) His latest project is ‘The Elevation Collective' an exclusive network for business change makers.  Chris is a fellow and former Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK.   In this show we cover:   The skills needed to go from corporate life to becoming an entrepreneur  How to increase engagement and empowerment within your organisation in the digital space How to find more clarity and direction  From adventure racing, how to become more intentional in your business  Increase your business by building relational capital   Guest contact details    Website: www.chriscooper.co.uk LinkedIn URL:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdcooper/ Twitter ID: @chrisdcooper Facebook Business Page:  @bemoreachievemore Instagram ID: chrisdcooper1 Radio Show: https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1959/the-business-elevation-show-with-chris-cooper-be-more-achieve-more ABOUT THE HOST This show is hosted by Ultra-High Personal Productivity Authority, Business Strategist, Former Elite Athlete, Author and International Speaker Adam Strong. He currently runs 3 different businesses and enjoys working with business owners and entrepreneurs of small to medium sized companies. Adam is a Former Elite Athlete that trained with Olympic and World Champion Sir Mo Farah for 3 years. He takes the same skill-set that he learned as an elite athlete to teach his clients on how to create high performance, increased productivity and growth. He is the author of two books ‘Move it or lose it' and ‘Fit body fit business'. Both written for business owners and teams that want their businesses to excel and to accelerate faster, quicker and become more focused. He has been featured on the front cover of Influential People, Global Man and Steer Magazines, BBC radio, the Huffington post and in People Management magazine just to mention a few. He has interviewed influencers and thought leaders such as Jack Canfield, Dr John Demartini, Bob Burg, Marshall Goldsmith, Olympic athletes and sports personalities such Neil Fachie, Jonathan Horton and Kate Strong. He has shared the stage with celebrities such as John Travolta, Vanilla Ice, Calvin Klein, 50 cent and Dr Nido Qubein. CONTACT METHOD Adam Strong Website Adam Strong on LinkedIn Follow him on Instagram  Tweet him on Twitter Listen to the Game Changers Show on YouTube  Get Free Mentoring by joining the  Game Changers Facebook Group here 

Joni Peddie is the CEO of “Resilient People”- a business that measures, assesses and then prioritises skills to raise performance and wellbeing in the workplace.  She is the author of The FAB Quotient: Experience Resilience and is currently writing her 2nd book. Joni is an Executive Coach, Behaviour Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator. She facilitates EQ Workshops for teams to help build organisational culture change and improve team performance. Joni is also the current President of the Professional Speaking Association of Southern Africa and brought the Enneagram Personality Profiling tool to South Africa.In this episode we'll explorePractical ways to manage and control what we can in a world that will never return to normal as we know itThe interrelationship and difference between EQ, IQ, SQ and PQ and how these impact resilienceMotivation tips on how to conquer exercise avoidance with micro bursts of fun activityUseful tips on how to activate habit triggers for improved performanceThe role of community in resilience and healthThe benefit of sleep and practical tools on how to improve sleep hygieneJoni's personal mantra and top 4 non-negotiable tips on improving resilience MENTIONSJoni Peddie's book: The FAB Quotient: Experience Resilience: https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Fitness-Diet-Lifestyle-Hacks/dp/1511628421World Health Organisation recommendation for exercise duration per week: https://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheet_adults/en/NASA reference of benefits of rebounding: https://rebound-air.com/nasa_rebounder_mini_trampoline_report/Harvard Business review study of effects of spending money on self versus spending money on others: https://hbr.org/2013/06/how-money-actually-buys-happinessSteve Stavs' magnesium recommendation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUBCu0GCN04Join our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZA; Twitter @Steve_Stavs

If you want to be exceptional and grow, the ability to give and receive quality feedback is essential. Yet why do we find it so difficult? Host of The Elevation Show, Chris Cooper, will discuss the art of feedback, and how to keep it positive and elevatory with his business colleague, John Jennings, asking the questions! Chris is the creator and host of the Business Elevation Show, the most listened to business show on Voice America. Chris and John help leaders to elevate business performance by developing exceptional leaders, teams and highly engaged workforces. He is co-Author of The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not) and a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association. Join us and consider how to do feedback well.

If you want to be exceptional and grow, the ability to give and receive quality feedback is essential. Yet why do we find it so difficult? Host of The Elevation Show, Chris Cooper, will discuss the art of feedback, and how to keep it positive and elevatory with his business colleague, John Jennings, asking the questions! Chris is the creator and host of the Business Elevation Show, the most listened to business show on Voice America. Chris and John help leaders to elevate business performance by developing exceptional leaders, teams and highly engaged workforces. He is co-Author of The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not) and a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association. Join us and consider how to do feedback well.

Graham Dobbin is an ex-President of Toastmasters and a member of the Professional Speaking Association. He absolutely loves to see others develop and will spend time with anyone who wants to improve their speaking skills. Graham has spoken & trained in UK, South Africa, Sweden, Texas, California, Virginia & New York. He co-owns a company called Asentiv New York with the founder of BNI Ivan Misner Today, we're talking about how to How to Use Public Speaking to Grow Your Business: In this episode, we also talk about: How to find a message even when you feel you don't have one How to find speaking opportunities from scratch How to make your presentation more impactful How to make your story engaging   Graham's Resources: LinkedIn This episode is brought to you by Katallyze.io: Get instant access to our new video course: Lead Generation Masterclass. You'll get: ✔️60+ videos, techniques, scripts ✔️Win dream clients with a detailed blueprint ✔️Turn cold email replies into sales ✔️12 Bonuses Don't wait any longer, enroll now.

Today's guest has been recognized as one of Europe's Leading Business Networking Strategists by The Financial Times and as a master of networking by The Independent. He believes networking is a vital tool in business, from sales generation to career development, but that it is not treated with the same strategic consideration as other business methods. As a business networking strategist, his solution is to help companies understand why they are networking, what they want to achieve, and how to use those answers to plan accordingly and get great, measurable responses. He is an experienced international speaker, the author of three books on networking (with another to be published next year), and has been quoted in a number of other business books. He is a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and one of just 23 recipients of their ‘Award of Excellence'. He is also a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute and a Master of the Institute of Sales Management. Please join me in welcoming Andy Lopata. In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership means making a very clear distinction between managing people, teams, or projects and leading people by giving them inspiration and guidance.” how he learned the importance of knowing when and how to ask for help. his method for determining what kind of help to give other people. how he has made it a point to give feedback when he appreciates the things he learns from others. his 24-7-30 rule for connecting with people after he first meets them. how he values diversity for learning new ideas and meeting new people. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 106

Negotiation is an essential business skill; but do you really know how to do it really well? International keynote conference speaker, facilitator, MC and trainer, bestselling author Derek Arden has worked in 27 countries, with 5 business schools and has been a visiting lecturer at the Henley Business School for 12 years. His latest book ‘Win Win - How to get a winning result from persuasive negotiating' has sold over 5000 copies in 14 countries. In 2016 Derek was voted the Number 1 speaker in the UK by the Professional Speaking Association members, he also holds their prestigious Founders award for Inspirational Business Speaking. Join us for a show where Derek will share a simple, straightforward and empowering guide to effective business negotiations to help you get the result you want – first time, every time!

Would you like to one day sell your business? Or set up a new business that when the time is right, you could sell? If so, you will need to think carefully about designing it in such a way that it becomes a valuable concern that someone will want to purchase. During this interview, we will cover the do's and don'ts from the expert I would got to for help in my network. Tim Luscombe has been helping owner managed businesses with strategy, funding, exit planning and acquisitions since 2002. He's a principal in KLO Partners, a corporate finance advisory business, the immediate past president of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK and chairman of Thames Valley Business Advisors. He is a man of integrity and high quality practical advice. I for one will be listening to this interview pen at the ready. Join us for what for some of you could be incredibly high value interview on the Business Elevation Show.