About Chad Kerby: Chad Kerby is the author of Speak and Get What You Want and host of the podcast by the same name. A seasoned speaker and communication expert, Chad has traveled the globe inspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs to harness the power of effective communication to drive action and achieve their goals. With a career that’s taken him to stages alongside world-renowned figures like former presidents, Dave Ramsey, Ryan Deiss, Simon Sinek, and more, Chad is passionate about teaching others how to communicate with clarity, influence, and purpose. When he’s not speaking or coaching, Chad is devoted to his greatest adventure—his family. He’s married to the love of his life, Cassie and together they have nine amazing children.

In this episode, Ted and Chad Kerby discuss:

• Effective communication in business and leadership
• Common communication mistakes that hinder success
• Strategies for engaging an audience and delivering a powerful message
• How clear messaging can drive business growth and personal success

Key Takeaways:

• Many professionals fall into the "credential trap," where they feel the need to list their accomplishments upfront to gain credibility, but this often backfires because audiences care more about how a speaker can solve their problems than about their background.
• Overloading people with excessive details, also known as the "too much information trap," can cause audiences to disengage because people naturally resist thinking too hard, making it essential to simplify messages and focus on what truly matters to them.
• The most effective communicators prioritize their audience’s needs and interests over their own, structuring their message in a way that immediately captures attention and creates a connection before establishing their own credibility later.
• Business leaders struggling with retention often fail to link company initiatives to team benefits. Shifting focus to highlight employee wins instead of corporate goals can significantly boost engagement and loyalty.

"The ability to speak is not an art. It’s a science, and you can learn it, and you can become good at it and be effective at speaking." — Chad Kerby

Connect with Chad Kerby: 

Website: http://speakandgetwhatyouwant.com/

Email: [email protected]

Book: Speak and Get What You Want: https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Get-What-You-Want/dp/B0D4S5DTFP

Show: Speak And Get What You Want: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-and-get-what-you-want/id1754434603

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadkerby/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakandgetwhatyouwant/

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