How is it possible that somebody who (in his own words) literally couldn’t lead a silent prayer, become a Hall of Fame speaker and a speech coach to Verne Harnish, author of Scaling Up and Rockefeller Habits?

In today’s episode we speak with Joel Weldon about how and why he became Verne’s speaking coach, because Verne has been public speaking for decades, so why would he now need someone to help him with speaking publicly? 

But that’s a story he saves until the end of the podcast. Plus, the episode isn’t about Verne, it’s about Joel, a man who brings life to the phrase: find a job you love and never work another day in your life.

Joel is 80 and still working full time. He shares some of his backstory: how he thought he would never be the kid that would go on to speak in public. He didn't go to college, he didn't think he was smart enough. He was a former construction worker who was too shy to speak in public and too shy to sell, until he had his transformational awakening.

This is a really fantastic conversation, much of which you can put to work today or tomorrow or whenever you listen to this podcast. There are so many takeaways that can change your business in big and small ways. 

As Joel so succinctly said: 

“Let me give you 22 words. If you had to take everything that I've learned about communicating, speaking, and put it in one sentence, here it is - speak to your audience about what they need, in an organised way they can follow and get yourself out of the way.”

For more gems like this, download and listen to this week’s episode. 

On today’s podcast:

• How Joel got into public speaking
• Speaking is a learned skill
• The ‘you’ factor
• How Joel tweaked Verne Harnish
• The importance of CTA
• Know your audience

Love Joel's work?  He has been kind enough to offer subscribers a fantastic 50% discount on his Ultimate Speaking System! 
To take advantage of this brilliant offer, subscribe to The Melting Pot and get the discount code here on our website. 

Links:

• Toastmasters International