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  • Why Feedback Is Ruining Your Speaking (And How to Use It Properly)

    Why Feedback Is Ruining Your Speaking (And How to Use It Properly)
    Apr 1 2026

    Why “Nice” Feedback Is Killing Your Speaking Growth

    Most speakers say they want feedback. What they actually want is validation.

    In this episode of Professional Speaking, John Ball breaks down why most feedback fails, why we struggle to use it effectively, and how to build a feedback loop that actually improves your speaking.

    You’ll learn how to separate useful feedback from noise, stop taking critique personally, and use real-world examples, including stand-up comedy, to accelerate your growth as a speaker.

    If you want to become a speaker who gets better with every talk instead of repeating the same mistakes, this episode is for you.

    🎯 What You’ll Learn:

    Why most feedback is too soft to be useful

    How your brain turns feedback into a personal attack

    The difference between performance feedback and personal judgment

    How to filter feedback without ignoring it

    Why applause is not a reliable indicator of growth

    How to build a feedback loop that actually improves your speaking

    🧠 Key Insights:

    Feedback isn’t the problem. Poor feedback is.

    If you only accept feedback that feels good, you’ll never hear what makes you better

    Friends soften feedback, peers filter it, audiences don’t explain it

    Growth comes from truth, not reassurance

    You can protect your ego or improve your performance. You don’t get both

    🔁 The Feedback Filter (Practical Tool):

    When you receive feedback, ask:

    Is there any truth in this?

    Is this about my goal or their preference?

    Can I test this without overreacting?

    Get the FREE Fast Feedback Framework mentioned in the episode: https://present-influence.kit.com/71c6c5dc43

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Why Feedback Hurts

    01:20 Safe Feedback Trap

    02:36 Ego vs Improvement

    03:35 Standup Truth Test

    04:24 Three Filtering Questions

    05:22 Context Matters

    06:25 Build a Feedback System

    07:03 Pro Coaching Boost

    07:59 Next Episode and Free Guide

    Visit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.

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    For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn

    You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence

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    10 m
  • From Invisible to Influential: Mastering Brand Clarity with Sapna Pieroux

    From Invisible to Influential: Mastering Brand Clarity with Sapna Pieroux
    Mar 26 2026
    From Invisible to Influential: Mastering Brand Clarity with Sapna PierouxWhat makes a speaker visible, memorable, and trusted in a crowded marketplace?In this episode of Professional Speaking, John Ball sits down with Sapna Pieroux, personal and business brand consultant, author, and speaker, to explore what brand clarity really means for speakers, experts, and business leaders who want to stand out for the right reasons.They unpack the difference between brand and branding, why simply "being authentic" is often not enough, and how to think more intentionally about the way you show up without becoming fake or performative. Sapna shares her VISION framework, explains why your public persona needs curation, and offers practical advice on building trust, visibility, and consistency over time.The conversation also covers reputation, styling, personal values, social media behaviour, networking, follower counts, and why real-world relationships still matter more than most people want to admit.John closes the episode with an important reminder for content creators and speakers alike: your audience usually needs to hear your core message more than once, and repetition is not laziness. It is part of clarity.In this episodeWhat "brand clarity" actually meansThe difference between brand and brandingWhy speakers need to think about how they are seenHow to curate your professional persona without becoming inauthenticWhy trust depends on alignment between what you do, say, and showHow to use aspirational brands without simply copying peopleWhy consistency matters more than novelty for visibilityWhat to do when you feel invisible onlineWhy 100 ideal connections beat a million empty followersHow comments, DMs, and meaningful interaction can increase visibilityWhy bookers should care about more than follower countThe importance of showreels, testimonials, and real-life relationshipsWhy your audience needs to hear your message more than onceKey ideas from the conversationBrand is the whole experience. Branding is only the visual expression of it. Your website, photos, positioning, communication, and behaviour all contribute to how people experience you.Authenticity still needs intention. You do not need to show every part of yourself to be genuine. Speakers need to curate the aspects of themselves that best serve the audience and the message.Trust is built through alignment. If what you say, what you do, and what people see do not match, trust erodes quickly.You do not need to copy others, but you should study them. Sapna recommends identifying aspirational brands and looking closely at how they show up, communicate, and build visibility.Your message probably needs repeating. Most speakers get bored with their message before their audience does. Repetition helps people understand, remember, and trust what you stand for.Visibility is not just a digital game. Networking, in-person relationships, and being in the right rooms still matter. Sometimes a real connection beats a polished post.Memorable lines"Brand is the whole experience.""Branding is how we make it visually tangible.""We can't put our whole messy self out there.""People connect with people.""It's better if you are connected with a hundred of your ideal clients rather than a million empty followers and bots.""You are always more at risk of getting bored with your message before your audience does."About Sapna PierouxSapna Pieroux is a personal and business brand consultant, author, and speaker who helps entrepreneurs and business leaders clarify who they are, stand out in their industry, and grow their businesses. She is the author of Let's Get Visible and shares insights on branding, visibility, and business growth.Resources and linksConnect with Sapna Pieroux on LinkedInSapna's book: Let's Get VisibleSapna's platform: BrandVisions.aiSubscribe to John Ball's LinkedIn newsletter: Serious About SpeakingListener takeawayIf your work deserves more attention than it is currently getting, the answer may not be to become louder, stranger, or more online. It may be to become clearer, more consistent, and more intentional in how you show up.CHAPTERS00:00 Show Introduction01:17 Meet Sapna Pieroux01:50 Brand Clarity Framework03:42 Visualize Your Brand06:06 Customer Vision Legacy06:59 Brand Versus Branding10:34 Curated Authentic Persona14:02 Values And Trust Signals15:10 Who You Associate With17:16 Building Reputation Visibility18:21 Do Say See Alignment18:51 Consistency Builds Trust19:51 Values And North Star21:09 Study Aspirational Brands22:00 Repeat The Message22:50 Market Need Disconnect24:31 Fab Brand Aha Moments27:39 Start Small Engage Social29:39 Beyond Follower Metrics33:11 Role Models And Inspiration35:35 Where To Connect Next36:21 Closing Takeaway RepeatVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a ...
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  • Why Smart Speakers Get Stuck

    Why Smart Speakers Get Stuck
    Mar 18 2026
    The smarter you are, the easier it is to get stuck - not because you lack ability, but because intelligence can quietly build a wall between you and the reality that would actually move you forward.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, John explores one of the most common — and least talked about — reasons experienced speakers plateau.It's not a skill gap. It's a distance-from-reality problem.Drawing on 15 years of coaching speakers, John introduces the concept of psychological limiter loops: self-reinforcing cycles that keep you feeling productive while quietly keeping you stuck. He unpacks how intelligence, identity, and the need to protect your status can build a wall between you and the feedback, visibility, and real-world exposure that would actually accelerate your growth.This episode covers:• Why smart people overthink instead of executing• How psychological limiter loops work — and why they feel like progress from the inside• Why the hardest part of any speaker's journey challenges your identity, not just your skill• Five practical ways to break the loop and reconnect with realityWhether you're just starting or you've been speaking for years and know you should be further ahead, this one is for you.TIMESTAMPS00:00 The smarter you are, the easier it is to get stuck00:40 What this episode covers01:15 The Bertrand Russell quote and why intelligence creates doubt01:50 What a psychological limiter loop is — and what it looks like in practice02:40 How the loop builds a wall between you and reality03:15 Why this isn't just a beginner problem04:00 The dip - and why it's an identity challenge, not just a skill test04:50 Potential doesn't pay the bills. Bookings do.05:10 Personal story: nearly never doing stand-up comedy07:15 Personal story: the keynote I was hiding behind07:50 Five ways to break the loop07:55 1. Reconnect with reality08:15 2. Shorten the loop08:45 3. Lower the exposure threshold09:10 4. Knock the wall down09:45 5. Act before certainty10:20 Close — most speakers have a distance-from-reality problem11:00 How to work with JohnRESOURCES & LINKSBook mentioned: The New Comedy Bible by Judy CarterConcept mentioned: The Dip by Seth GodinVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algorithm recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:SPGFS - Hiro.fmBecoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an impact. You'll get all the tools to stand out as an amazing podcast guest and get booked on great shows.The Strategic Speaking Business AuditTake this quick quiz to find out where and why your speaking business is leaking opportunities.
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    13 m
  • How to Write Speeches That People Will Remember (Speechwriting Secrets from Political Speechwriter Rob Noel)

    How to Write Speeches That People Will Remember (Speechwriting Secrets from Political Speechwriter Rob Noel)
    Mar 11 2026
    Speechwriting Secrets from the Political WorldWith Rob NoelSUMMARYWhat separates a forgettable speech from one people remember years later?In this episode of Professional Speaking, John speaks with political speechwriter Rob Noel, who has written speeches for major figures including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former CIA Director Mike Pompeo.Rob shares how professional speechwriters think about structure, storytelling, rhetoric and audience psychology.And some of the insights might surprise you.For example:One of Rob’s most contrarian views is that sometimes the best speeches are never written at all.Many of the world’s best speakers perform better when speaking naturally rather than reading from a script.But that does not mean preparation is optional.It simply means preparation has to support authentic delivery.The “Thread of Steel”One of the most important ideas Rob introduces is something he calls the thread of steel.This is the central organising idea that runs through the entire speech.Great speeches are not collections of ideas.They are one idea expressed in multiple ways.Often, this thread can be summarised in a single phrase.Famous examples include:“I Have a Dream”“Yes We Can”“Ask not what your country can do for you…”The thread gives the speech structure and coherence.Without it, even talented speakers drift into disconnected points that audiences quickly forget.Why Stories Beat StatisticsAnother powerful takeaway from the conversation is the role of storytelling.Audiences rarely remember policy points, data or statistics.But they remember stories.Rob shares an example from a speech he worked on where Marco Rubio described hearing his father’s keys jingling at the door late at night after work.Years later, people still remembered that small sensory detail.Why?Because vivid language activates imagination and emotion.Stories make ideas human and relatable.Rhetoric Still MattersAlthough modern speaking has evolved, many ancient rhetorical tools still work.Rob highlights one classic technique:ChiasmusThis is a mirrored sentence structure that creates memorable lines.Example:“Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”These structures feel profound and rhythmic to audiences, even when they are actually simple to construct.The Hidden Skill of SpeechwritingPerhaps the most surprising insight is that speechwriting is not just about writing.It is about capturing someone else’s voice.Speechwriters must understand:how a person thinksthe cadence of their speechthe words they naturally usetheir personality and worldviewThe goal is not to sound clever.The goal is to make the speaker sound authentically themselves.Key Takeaways from the EpisodeGreat speeches have one clear organising ideaStorytelling is more powerful than statisticsMemorable lines often follow rhetorical patternsAuthentic delivery matters more than perfectly written scriptsThe best speeches balance preparation with natural speakingCHAPTERS00:00 Make Speeches Memorable01:14 Never Write It All02:53 Politics Versus Business04:58 What Makes Great Speakers07:57 Thread of Steel09:57 Edutainment And Attention13:49 Callbacks And Catchphrases16:00 Inside Political Speechwriting18:31 Capturing Someone’s Voice23:09 Rhetoric That Sticks25:24 Chiasmus For Memorable Lines26:48 Metaphor Without Cliches30:03 Speechwriting Cliches To Avoid31:24 TEDx Brand And Formula33:10 Hidden Influence And Manipulation35:45 Love Bombing And The Word Because38:12 Bright Side Of Influence39:35 Stories Beat Statistics44:44 Story Spine And Callbacks47:23 Future Of Speechwriters48:41 Wrap Up And Where To Connect49:30 Final Takeaways And Next EpisodesVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:The Strategic Speaking Business AuditTake this quick quiz to find out where and why your speaking business is leaking opportunities.SPGFS - Hiro.fmBecoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an ...
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  • Speaker Coaching: From £1K School Talks to £10K Corporate Keynotes (Plus The System for Booking Corporate Speaking Gigs)

    Speaker Coaching: From £1K School Talks to £10K Corporate Keynotes (Plus The System for Booking Corporate Speaking Gigs)
    Mar 6 2026
    Episode SummaryIn this coaching session, John Ball works with speaker Jackson Ogunyemi, who has spent 25 years speaking in the education sector and now wants to transition into higher-paying corporate speaking opportunities.Jackson has the experience, the message, and the stage presence. What he’s missing is the business engine that consistently generates bookings.Together they unpack some uncomfortable realities about the speaking industry: why conferences rarely pay new speakers well, why speaker bureaus don’t create demand, and why many talented speakers stay stuck at low fees.From there, they build a practical strategy: identify a hunting niche, use LinkedIn to find prospects, send simple outreach messages, and create a consistent follow-up system.If you want to turn speaking into a real business rather than hoping to be discovered, this episode will show you where to start.Want to join John's 'Serious About Speaking' newsletter? Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6882642444815519744In This EpisodeWhy many speakers rely on the wrong growth strategiesThe reality of speaker bureaus and conferencesWhy visibility alone doesn’t generate bookingsHow to identify a profitable speaking nicheWhy sales teams could be a powerful market for speakersHow LinkedIn can become a speaker prospecting toolThe outreach message that gets responsesWhy persistence matters more than perfectionHow to build a simple speaking sales engineKey InsightMost speakers try to build an audience before they build a business.The real order is:Build a sales engineGet booked and paidThen grow your visibility on top of that momentumPractical Steps From This EpisodeIf you want to start building your speaking pipeline:Choose a clear hunting nicheBuild a list of companies in that nicheContact them on LinkedIn with a simple questionTrack your outreach in a CRMFollow up consistentlyEven 30–60 minutes a day of prospecting can start generating conversations and opportunities.CHAPTERS00:00 Offended But Hooked01:29 Meet Jackson's Pivot02:34 Education Fees Reality06:16 Corporate Audience Fit08:34 Why Bureaus Wont Help10:05 Pick A Hunting Niche12:59 Outreach That Gets Replies15:14 CRM And Follow Up Rhythm16:23 Daily Prospecting Engine19:29 Persistence Mindset Shift22:24 Add Workshops And Examples24:49 Wrap Up And Next Steps25:40 Final Takeaways And CTAVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:SPGFS - Hiro.fmBecoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an impact. You'll get all the tools to stand out as an amazing podcast guest and get booked on great shows.The Strategic Speaking Business AuditTake this quick quiz to find out where and why your speaking business is leaking opportunities.
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    30 m
  • How to Improve Executive Presence Through Self-Awareness with Michael Delisser

    How to Improve Executive Presence Through Self-Awareness with Michael Delisser
    Mar 4 2026

    Self-Awareness, Mindset, and Audience Focus: Michael Delisswe

    John chats with executive communication coach Michael Delissa about self-awareness, feedback, and mindset in presentations, arguing that most presentation problems are internal rather than technical. Dea shares a humiliating early experience when a professor publicly flagged his filler words, and explains how he now builds self-awareness by recording speakers and letting them see distractions for themselves. They discuss avoiding perfectionism, reducing distracting habits without sounding robotic, and focusing on outcomes and audience needs rather than what the presenter wants to say. Dea highlights common issues such as covering too much, weak flow, lack of customisation, and insufficient emotional connection to the audience’s pain points. He frames effective persuasion around trust, logic, and emotional connection, ties improvement to leveraging strengths and minimising “fatal flaws,” and promotes continual feedback, daily practice, and his book Leadership Accelerators on emotional intelligence, communication habits, and personality.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Nightmare of Humiliation

    00:27 Meet Michael Dea

    01:40 Filler Words Disaster

    03:33 Recording Builds Awareness

    05:13 Ditch Perfectionism

    07:12 Authentic Not Scripted

    09:18 Strengths and Fatal Flaws

    12:41 Start With Outcomes

    14:26 Common Presentation Pitfalls

    16:47 Engagement and Customisation

    18:54 Coaching Goals and Mindset

    24:26 Trust Logic Emotion Framework

    27:57 Pain Before Solutions

    31:29 Slide Purpose Coaching

    32:53 Personality-Based Speaking

    37:22 Outcomes Over Learning Styles

    39:48 Mindset And Audience Focus

    42:20 Communication In The AI Era

    46:27 Book Leadership Accelerators

    48:45 Feedback And Self Awareness

    52:27 Episode Wrap And Challenge

    Visit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.

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    SPGFS - Hiro.fm

    Becoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an impact. You'll get all the tools to stand out as an amazing podcast guest and get booked on great shows.

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    56 m
  • Should I Start A Podcast?

    Should I Start A Podcast?
    Feb 27 2026
    Should you start a podcast?If you’re a speaker, coach, or expert, it can feel like the obvious next step. Visibility. Authority. Credibility. Influence.But is it actually the smartest move right now?In this episode, John takes a balanced look at podcast hosting and why sequencing matters more than trends.Podcasting can absolutely become a powerful business asset. It can sharpen your thinking, strengthen your authority, expand your network, and generate enquiries. Done well, it becomes a content engine and a long-term brand builder.But it also demands time, focus, energy, and consistency. And if your positioning isn’t clear, a podcast won’t fix that. It will simply amplify whatever is already there.In this episode, you’ll discover:The real advantages of hosting a podcastThe hidden time cost most people underestimateWhy most niche podcasts don’t monetise directlyWhen hosting makes strategic senseWhy guesting often builds authority faster than hostingHow guesting strengthens clarity and confidenceThe difference between building a content library and building a reputationWhy sequencing matters more than momentumIf your business foundation is strong, a podcast can amplify your impact.If it isn’t, guesting may be the smarter first move.Clarity first. Platform second.Mentioned in this episodeStrategic Podcast Guesting for Speakers (first three lessons free) presentinfluence.com/podcastguestEpisode with Julian Treasure on listening and communicationWant to go deeper?If you’re considering podcast guesting as part of your visibility strategy, check out John’s audio programme:Strategic Podcast Guesting for Speakers Designed to help speakers, coaches and experts become more known, more confident, and more commercially aligned through podcast appearances.CHAPTERS00:00 Should You Start00:55 Why Podcasting Appeals02:20 The Hidden Costs03:59 Hosting Versus Guesting04:58 Guesting Builds Clarity09:25 Sequencing And Foundations12:18 Avoid Guru Traps14:28 Strategic Guesting Program15:54 Hook Listeners Fast17:54 Wrap Up And Next StepsVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algorithm recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:SPGFS - Hiro.fmBecoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an impact. You'll get all the tools to stand out as an amazing podcast guest and get booked on great shows.
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    20 m
  • How Listening Transforms Speaking: A Deep Dive with TED's Julian Treasure

    How Listening Transforms Speaking: A Deep Dive with TED's Julian Treasure
    Feb 25 2026
    Julian Treasure is one of the most-watched TED speakers in the world, but his message is simple: the most important skill for speakers is listening.In this episode, Julian explains why audiences don’t hear your message “as delivered.” They hear it through filters: culture, mood, expectations, time of day, the speaker before you, and even the acoustics of the room.We talk about how to “listen to their listening” in real time, how to recover when the energy is off, and how to make your voice land with more impact, without turning into a motivational foghorn.What you’ll learnWhy speaking and listening form a circle, not a straight lineThe listening filters that shape how audiences receive your messageHow to handle the “graveyard slot” and other attention dipsWhat to do when the speaker before you has poisoned the roomThe “gift” visualisation to instantly improve your on-stage presenceWhy sound affects physiology, focus, behaviour, and buying decisionsPractical advice on mics, acoustics, and why lavaliers can betray youThe role of silence and humility in real listeningJulian’s Listening Society and his speaking and listening assessmentsLinks mentionedJulian’s Listening Society (free resources and membership) https://www.thelisteningsociety.community/sign_up?request_host=www.thelisteningsociety.communityhttps://www.juliantreasure.com/Julian’s speaking and listening assessments (individual and organisational scorecards) https://juliantreasure.floot.app/CHAPTERS00:00 Intro: Julian Treasure and why listening beats speaking02:00 Julian’s contrarian stance: listening is the base of the pyramid04:00 Listening to their listening: the filters audiences use06:00 Graveyard slots, room mood, and the speaker before you08:00 How to recover when the audience is off12:00 The “gift” visualisation for stage presence16:00 The three intentions: you, the audience, and their intention for themselves19:00 Why listening has been sidelined in modern life21:00 Sound’s effects: physiology, psychology, behaviour, cognition24:00 TED curation and making every word a “diamond”26:00 Being heard: mics, AV crews, and room acoustics30:00 Silence, humility, and listening as a leadership skill35:00 Julian’s TED history and the talk that went ballistic40:00 Coaching, leadership, listening, and organisational disengagement42:00 Listening Society and assessments45:00 Outro: key takeaways and what’s nextVisit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algorithm recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.Mentioned in this episode:SPGFS - Hiro.fmBecoming known will always make it easier to get booked and podcast guesting is one of the easiest ways to make that happen, when you have the right strategy. This program will teach you everything you need to know about podcast guesting, from the tech stack to making an impact. You'll get all the tools to stand out as an amazing podcast guest and get booked on great shows.The Strategic Speaking Business AuditTake this quick quiz to find out where and why your speaking business is leaking opportunities.
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    49 m