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Ever notice how some people seem to get instant respect when they speak… while others have to fight to be heard?

Spoiler: it’s not luck. It’s language.

The truth is, the way you speak teaches people how to treat you.

Every tone, pause, and “sure, no problem” sets a standard. Whether you meant to or not.

In this episode, I’m diving into how to speak with boundaries and backbone, without sounding bossy, cold, or defensive.

Because confidence doesn’t have to come with a megaphone (or an apology).

Here’s what you’ll walk away with 👇

✅ How to set boundaries through your tone—not through tension
✅ Why confidence is “volume neutral” (and what that actually means)
✅ The one rehearsal exercise that will make your next “no” sound like power, not panic
✅ Phrases you can start using today that sound kind and clear

If you’ve ever felt like your voice gets overlooked, interrupted, or overrun, this one’s for you.

Because when your words and worth finally line up, you don’t have to demand respect. You command it.

Ready to take your voice further? Here are your next steps ⬇️

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Here’s the uncomfortable truth: facts don’t change minds.

You can throw out data points, charts, and bulletproof logic all day long, but if your audience doesn’t feel something, they won’t buy in.

That’s why some of the smartest leaders I know struggle to get traction with their ideas because they rely on information instead of inspiration.

In today’s episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m unpacking the hidden reason people don’t buy into your ideas (spoiler: it has nothing to do with how smart you are).

I’ll share why information without emotion falls flat, how to use stories to make your stats actually stick, and the surprising role identity plays in moving people from polite nods to real action.

If you’ve ever walked away from a meeting or presentation thinking, “But I gave them all the facts, why didn’t they get it?” this episode is for you.

By the end, you’ll know how to turn data into connection and connection into influence without sounding manipulative or salesy.

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👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today: Click Here!

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The fastest way to lose credibility as a speaker? Trying to talk about everything.

Yep. If you’re juggling 10 different topics, you’re basically telling your audience, “Hey, I’m unforgettable for… nothing.” Ouch. But don’t worry, in this episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’ll help you finally get crystal clear on what to actually focus on when you speak.

Because here’s the thing: people don’t hire “jack-of-all-trades” speakers. They hire the voice that makes them lean in, solves their tension, and leaves them saying, “Wow, I never thought of it that way.”

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• 🎯 Why picking “safe” or “trendy” topics makes you forgettable (and what to do instead)
• ⚡ How to find your tension point—the place your audience feels stuck, conflicted, or frustrated
• 🧱 The secret to reverse engineering your reputation so every talk builds your authority
• 🍷 How the Dinner-Party Test will show you if your topic will make people lean in—or fake a bathroom break

Here’s my challenge to you: stop watering down your voice with safe, broad, “please everyone” topics.

You’ve got something bigger inside you! Something people are literally waiting to hear.

Pick the lane that excites you, positions you as the authority, and lights your audience up. That’s how you stop sounding generic and start being unforgettable.

Resources to help you go further:
👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today: Click Here!

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When the world feels heavy, it’s easy for leaders to either shut down or get swept away in the noise.

This past week, with headlines like the tragic death of Iryna Zarutska, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the shooting in Colorado, I felt that weight too. And maybe you have.

Here’s the truth: leadership in these moments requires more than quick reactions or louder opinions. It requires discernment.

In this episode, I’m sharing three rhythms that have kept me steady:

• How to anchor yourself in God first when everything feels shaky
• Why guarding your inputs isn’t apathy but wisdom
• What courageous presence looks like when fear tempts us to shrink back

This is not about carrying the whole world on your shoulders. It’s about being faithful in the part of the world God has entrusted to you.

Because in times like these, leadership isn’t just about influence. It’s about testimony.

🎧 Listen in, and let’s learn to lead with discernment, courage, and faith.

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👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today: Click Here!

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Most people think influence comes from titles, charisma, or a killer LinkedIn headline. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.

Real influence comes from how you show up, day in, day out. Especially when it’s not convenient, glamorous, or Instagram-worthy.

In this episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Top 7 Traits of Influential Leaders. Not the fluffy kind you’ve already seen a thousand times on motivational posters. These are the raw, real traits that actually move the needle.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Why influential leaders start before they feel ready (and why waiting kills momentum).
• How high emotional intelligence keeps you from torching relationships with one bad reaction.
• What it really means to “play the long game” when everyone else wants overnight results.
• The underrated superpower of listening like your influence depends on it (because it does).
• Why your words are either building bridges or burning them.
• How presence communicates louder than any speech you’ll ever give.
• And why simplicity is the ultimate flex of leadership.

These traits aren’t just concepts, they’re habits you can start building right now. And when you do, you won’t just lead people… they’ll actually want to follow you.

So lean in, my friend. Influence isn’t reserved for the loudest or flashiest. It’s built by leaders who walk their talk, simplify the noise, and keep showing up when it matters most.

🔥 When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can help you 🔥

👉 Become a Storytelling Pro in 60 minutes: Access the Story Method Workshop

👉 Never give boring talks, ever again. Get access to the Sticky Messages Masterclass and create talks like a seasoned presenter.

👉 Become an Advanced Speaker through my: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today: Click Here!

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Not every good story belongs in your talk. I know, I know! But it’s true.

I’ve seen too many leaders confuse “funny” or “entertaining” with impactful. The result? Their audience remembers the laugh but forgets the message.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the sneaky ways we sabotage our own talks by choosing the wrong stories.

And don’t worry, I’m not just here to call you out. I’m here to hand you the tools so your next story actually lands.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Why a hilarious story might actually undermine your authority (yep, Uncle Bob, I’m looking at you).
• How to start your story in the exact moment that matters without the ten-minute “let me back up” monologue.
• The “mirror test” that shows you if your story connects or if it’s just self-therapy in disguise.

Think of this episode like tough love with a side of strategy.

Because you don’t need more stories, you need the right ones. The kind that stick.

The kind that shift people. The kind that make you unforgettable for all the right reasons.

Your audience deserves better than the “lost luggage in Chicago” saga. And honestly? So do you.

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👉 Order my book, Finding Your Voice, today: Click Here!

👉 Free Vocal Guide: 10 Mistakes That Kill Your Vocal Presence (and how to fix it)

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Think it’s hard to build a 45-minute keynote? Try boiling your brilliance down to just 3 minutes. That’s where most experts stumble. In this episode, I’ll show you why the shortest talks are often the hardest—and how to make yours unforgettable.

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This Episode Will Teach You:

• Why ONE clear idea is the only idea that works
• How to hook your audience in the first 7 seconds
• The secret to simplicity that sharpens your message (instead of watering it down)

By the end, you’ll have a framework for crafting a 3-minute talk that lands with clarity, confidence, and impact.

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Most talks don’t fail in the middle.
They fail in the last two minutes.

Because let’s be honest. ending a talk with “thank you for listening” or “I hope this inspired you” is about as effective as handing someone a gift with no instructions.

They smile, they clap, they leave… and then they do absolutely nothing.

In this episode of the Speak Like It Matters Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on how to actually close your talk so your audience takes action (instead of just checking their phone the second you step off stage).

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• 🚩 Why “Disney endings” are killing your impact and what to say instead that sticks in people’s minds like an itch they have to scratch.
• 🚩 Why giving your audience a laundry list of action steps backfires and the one rule you need to follow so they actually do something.
• 🚩 How to shift the ending from your story to their story and why that’s the real secret to transformation.

If you’re ready to stop ending your talks with a polite whimper and start creating endings that launch people into action, this one’s for you.

👉 And don’t forget: this month’s live workshop is Craft a Message That Sticks. Register now at speaklikeitmatters.com/workshop.

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✨ Signature program: The Speaker Accelerator Intensive

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