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Beyond Speaking episodes

April 16, 2024 Decoding Public Opinion with Veteran Pollster Scott Rasmussen
Brian Lord sits down with Scott Rasmussen to discuss the complexities of opinion polling, the importance of asking questions from multiple perspectives and some surprising statistics about different societal groups, particularly focusing on the politically active elite. Scott also touches on historical polling data trends, the influence of economic perceptions on political outcomes, and the significant gap between the general public and the elite regarding policy and governance.
Learn more about Scott Rasmussen and his keynote offerings: https://premierespeakers.com/scott-rasmussen
24 min
April 09, 2024 The Making of a NASA Astronaut with José Hernández
To learn more about José Hernández and his keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jose-hernandez
José Hernández discusses his journey from a farmworker family to becoming an astronaut, highlighting the perseverance and strategies that led to his success, including his passion for making a significant impact beyond space travel, such as his work on a digital mammography system for early detection of breast cancer. Additionally, the interview touches on his personal life, including his family's support and ventures like winemaking.
32 min
April 02, 2024 From Victim to Victor: Nick Santonastaso's Remarkable Life Lessons
Learn more about Nick Santonastaso and his keynote offerings for your next event:
https://premierespeakers.com/nick-santonastasso

Nick shares his journey of overcoming the physical challenges of being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart syndrome. He discusses the importance of mindset, the impact of his parents' approach to his upbringing, his experiences with bullying and self-doubt, and how he transformed his perspective on life. Nick talks about how he found inspiration in Tony Robbins, pursued speaking as a career, and his passion for helping others overcome obstacles through understanding neuroscience, personal development, and effective communication.
21 min
March 26, 2024 Hosting March Madness, the Olympics and More with Greg Gumbel
Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.
To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel⁠
Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie
25 min
March 19, 2024 The Spark of Intention: How to Live Inspired with John O'Leary
Learn more about John O'Leary and his keynotes:
https://premierespeakers.com/john-oleary

In this episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast, John O'Leary shares his remarkable journey from surviving a near-fatal accident to becoming an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host. He discusses the importance of intentional living, the power of saying "yes" to opportunities for good, and how everyone can find purpose and joy by embracing life's challenges with a childlike wonder. O'Leary's story is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of positivity and determination.
29 min
February 20, 2024 It's Not My Fault with Improv Humorist Joel Zeff
Learn more about Joel Zeff and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/joel-zeff
Joel Zeff creates energy. He is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises that illustrate Joel's central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and innovation.

32 min
February 13, 2024 Working as a Woman in Television with Joan Lunden
To learn more about Joan and her keynote options: https://premierespeakers.com/joan-lunden
Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America for nearly two decades, making her the longest-running female host ever on early morning television.

51 min
February 06, 2024 The Power of Choice & Bringing Holograms to the Speaking Stage with Sylvie di Giusto
Learn more about Sylvie and her interactive keynote: https://premierespeakers.com/sylvie-di-giusto
International keynote speaker, Sylvie di Giusto, brings her expertise from a successful corporate career in Europe to every presentation. Formerly the head of a management academy and innovation hub, she developed innovative programs for high-end education with never-before-used training methods. As the Chief of Staff for the Chief Human Resources Officer of Europe’s largest tourism and retail group, Sylvie also coordinated all group-wide human resources teams and activities. Prior to that, at a consultancy firm, she implemented online and in-person training and development initiatives for Fortune 100 companies. Well versed in the study of social and cultural norms, personal beliefs and values, as well as cognitive biases and thought patterns, her 20 years in learning and development leaves a deep understanding into how ‘The Power of Choice’ impacts an organization’s sales, leadership and growth.
Now, extraordinary leaders and professionals at many of the most respected organizations and associations in the world—from American Express to American Airlines, Hilton to Nespresso, Microsoft to Prudential, and even the US Air Force—trust Sylvie to help them make the right decisions that grow their brands and bottom lines. Building on her five cornerstones of Modern Emotional Intelligence—visual, behavioral, verbal, digital, and social intelligence—Sylvie gives her audiences ‘The Power of Choice’ a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes.
She is the author of The Image of Leadership, Discover Your Fair Advantage and the upcoming Make Me Feel Important, in which she leads you deep into the customer experience and shows you how to make every interaction count. Sylvie takes your organization on an entertaining, spectacular, and thought-provoking journey through the brain, the mind, and from the unconscious to the conscious—and ultimately to the heights of personal, professional, and organizational success.
25 min
January 30, 2024 From Exciting Business Idea to Entrepreneurial Success with Lisa Song Sutton
https://premierespeakers.com/lisa-song-sutton
Lisa Song Sutton is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. With a background in business litigation, Lisa began her career working in a top Las Vegas law firm before launching and scaling several companies, taking them from $0 to millions in revenue, across various industries including real estate, food and shipping retail.
As the daughter of a USAF Vietnam War Veteran, Lisa is a strong advocate for the veteran community. She is currently a General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M venture capital fund that invests in veteran-led companies.

20 min
January 23, 2024 What is Mastery with Mike Rayburn
https://premierespeakers.com/mike-rayburn
Mike Rayburn is a TEDx Presenter who teaches innovation, change and peak performance using world-class guitar and humor to create a transformational experience and generate exponential results. He has headlined Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, and performed more than 5,000 presentations in 20 countries on five continents. Rayburn is a music/internet pioneering entrepreneur, feature artist on Sirius/XM and Artist In Residence at High Point University. His more than 1000 corporate clients include most of the Fortune 100, 500, and the top five, including multiple presentations for Walmart, Exxon, Wells Fargo, Lincoln Financial, UnitedHealth, IBM, Siemens, Verizon, Ford, Nationwide, MetLife, PepsiCo, Chevron, Sony, Allianz, and Liberty Mutual.

25 min

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