The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

“Just breathe” is one of the most common pieces of advice given to speakers and performers who feel anxious about stepping onto the stage (be that online or in person) — but what if the way you’re br…

“Finding your voice” might sound like a personal development cliché, but for speakers and leaders, it’s the secret weapon that too many overlook. 

As a speaker your voice is your most important tool …

In this quick tip episode, I’m lifting the lid on how a speaking judge thinks and giving you the good, the bad and the ugly based on judging 55 speaker award entries … in one sitting (yes, I needed s…

The business world is changing fast. AI is reshaping how customers search, buy, and connect — but most companies are still stuck in old habits, missing the human magic that actually builds loyalty.

A…

Let’s be honest — most speakers spend a lot of time crafting their talk, but when it comes to what they wear on stage? That’s often a rushed afterthought… or a full-blown panic. Are you second-guess…

I see so many business authors and experts set out to use speaking to have more impact, step firmly into the thought leadership space, and monetise their message, only to get frustrated when they str…

Ever feel like your message gets lost in a sea of jargon? 

Do you struggle to turn complex ideas into stories that actually land? 

Or maybe you’re great in a room full of people, but put a camera in …

My guest today is Heather Lillico. I was so inspired by an article I read from Heather on the Tiny Buddha website, where she outed herself as a nutritionist who out of the limelight was actually stru…

In this quick tip episode, I’m tackling something that holds many speakers back —decision-making. Whether you’re using speaking to market your business, win clients, or land paid gigs, hesitation can…

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 exac…

Many experts and authors that reach out to me are frustrated that they are struggling to build a following. 

They often compare themselves to others and think they aren’t connecting with people becau…

The road to making speaking a sustainable business is littered with people who quit because the journey was so much tougher than they ever anticipated. 

There are lots of people dangling the golden c…

What should come first, your book or your talk?

That’s one of the questions I posed to Azul Terronez, book coach to some of the best known thought leaders around. 

Azul is a Wall Street Journal and U…

I want to share something that I know will get you more speaking gigs and ramp up your confidence for outreach.

It’s relevant for live events, podcasts and any other type of 

It’s very simple yet so …

One of the questions I get asked most is how do I get booked consistently for paid speaking gigs. I have my views on this from a speaker and speaking coach perspective, but I wanted to get a view fro…

“I’ve been booked to do a fireside chat at a conference, have you got any tips?”

This is a question I got a few weeks ago from one of my Green Room clients, and she actually had the event this week. 

I’m going to be real here. 

When I look back at my life from my death bed, I am not going to say … “if only I’d spent more time on Linked In”. 

Most of the people I speak to would be happy to spend l…

“I’ve been approached to speak at an event, but they have no budget for speaker fees, should I do it?” … is a question I get asked a lot. 

So, I say … “Firstly, that’s not a question I can answer for…

Trigger Warning - this show briefly discusses difficult topics including self-harm and suicide.

Gethin Jones is a survivor, but what few people would have believed, (including Gethin), was that he wo…

Business Book publisher and business author Alison Jones said “for business book writers a signature talk changes the game.”

Arel Moodie, Professional Speaker, Disney Show Host and Founder of Talkado…