The Hidden Cost of Professionalism: Embracing Authenticity as a Professional Speaker

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, John Ball explores how some concepts of professionalism can hinder the effectiveness of professional speakers. He delves into the importance of authenticity and individuality, explaining how holding back personal stories and characteristics can limit one's impact. Drawing on recent experiences, including a storytelling event and interviews with guests like Judy Carter and Danny Brassell, John shares a personal revelation about embracing his identity and the importance of being unapologetic for who you are. He encourages listeners to step away from commonly accepted professional archetypes and engage more deeply and authentically with their audiences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Pitfalls of Professionalism

00:56 Breaking the Mould: Embracing Individuality in Corporate Settings

02:48 Personal Revelations: The Power of Vulnerability

08:07 Owning Your Story: The Importance of Authenticity

18:17 Conclusion: Embrace Your Full Self

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Unlock the Power of Storytelling with Danny Brassell and discover how to engage, connect, and inspire through narrative. In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball welcomes storytelling expert and professional speaker Danny Brassell. Danny shares his insights on storytelling as a vital tool for audience engagement and boosting sales. He delves into his journey from journalism to teaching and eventually becoming a celebrated speaker and coach. Learn how to craft compelling stories, incorporate personal experiences for a deeper connection, and understand the role of persistence and motivation in storytelling.

Danny offers practical advice on developing engaging presentations, creating a powerful call to action, and building rapport with diverse groups. Tune in for actionable strategies to enhance your storytelling and communication skills.

Get Danny's free storytelling guide here: http://freeSTORYguide.com

Episode Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the Episode

01:23 - Meet Danny Brassell: A Journey of Pivots

02:04 - Building a Speaking Career

03:33 - Coaching and Measuring Success

04:43 - The Power of Storytelling

09:57 - Motivation and Persistence

18:09 - Crafting Effective Presentations

20:12 - Using Reminders for Personal Growth

21:13 - The Importance of Clarity in Presentations

21:58 - Connecting with Your Audience

22:17 - The RAP Framework: Relatability, Authority, Purpose

23:33 - Crafting a Memorable Presentation

26:38 - The Power of Positive Storytelling

28:49 - The Art of Storytelling

29:05 - Practical Tips for Storytelling

34:19 - Avoiding Overused Stories

35:22 - Creating Relatable Stories

37:48 - Free Storytelling Blueprint

38:39 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Keywords: storytelling, audience engagement, communication skills, Danny Brassell, speaker coaching, presentation development, narrative techniques, sales strategy, personal connection, speaker strengths.

#Storytelling #AudienceEngagement #CommunicationSkills #DannyBrassell #PublicSpeaking

Get Danny's free storytelling guide here: http://freeSTORYguide.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

01:23 Meet Danny Brassell: A Journey of Pivots

02:04 Building a Speaking Career

03:33 Coaching and Measuring Success

04:43 The Power of Storytelling

09:57 Motivation and Persistence

18:09 Crafting Effective Presentations

20:12 Using Reminders for Personal Growth

21:13 The Importance of Clarity in Presentations

21:58 Connecting with Your Audience

22:17 The RAP Framework: Relatability, Authority, Purpose

23:33 Crafting a Memorable Presentation

26:38 The Power of Positive Storytelling

28:49 The Art of Storytelling

29:05 Practical Tips for Storytelling

34:19 Avoiding Overused Stories

35:22 Creating Relatable Stories

37:48 Free Storytelling Blueprint

38:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Finder and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

John's storytelling contest entry: "No happy endings"

Summary

This episode offers a unique twist as host John Ball shares a personal and vulnerable story he delivered in a storytelling competition.

John discusses the challenges of storytelling, including balancing humour with emotion and ensuring the story's core message shines through.

The episode concludes with John's triumph in the storytelling competition and an invitation for listeners to engage with future episodes and offer feedback.

You can watch all the stories from that evening here: https://youtu.be/LXVlgEbR0B0?si=CNY8bmxUEa6jCtB9 and please Subscribe to the En Route Storytelling channel whilst you're there

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Upcoming Content

00:30 Storytelling Competition Announcement

02:05 Personal Story: Coming Out Journey

11:50 Reflecting on Storytelling Techniques

17:30 The Story Behind the Story

21:15 Feeling Rejected and Scared

22:02 Deciding the Story's Purpose

23:36 Journey to Acceptance and Happiness

25:52 Coming Out to My Parents

27:16 Facing Homophobia and Family Support

29:02 Meeting Someone Special

33:48 Confronting the Villain

37:34 Reflecting on the Storytelling Process

39:46 Conclusion and Future Plans

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Finder and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

Mastering Influence From The Stage: Insights from Professional Mentalist Keith Kong

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball interviews professional mentalist Keith Kong about the psychology of influence and mentalism. Keith shares insights on how to engage audiences, the planning process for his shows, and the subtle techniques he uses to gauge and influence his audience. He also discusses the similarities between mentalism and speaking, emphasises the importance of preparation, and explores the role of hypnosis and NLP in his work. Listeners are treated to practical tips on tonality, body language, and audience interaction to elevate their communication and presentation skills.

Visit https://www.kongmentalist.com/ to learn more about Keith and his shows.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Influence and Hypnosis

00:24 Meet Keith Kong: The Professional Mentalist

01:46 The Art of Mentalism and Performance

03:27 Planning and Structuring a Show

08:34 Engaging the Audience

15:45 Psychology and Mentalism Insights

25:49 Understanding Everyday Hypnosis

26:25 The Reality of Hypnotherapy

27:04 Negative Responses to Hypnosis

29:53 Techniques and Applications of Hypnosis

32:19 The Importance of Tonality in Communication

34:24 Body Language and Stage Presence

38:59 Upcoming Projects and Events

41:44 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

Mentioned in this episode:

Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

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Exploring Outdoor Education and Mental Health through Public Speaking

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, John is introducing a new coaching session segment with Julia Packwood, Who was brave enough to raise her hand when I made the offer on LinkedIn.

Julia is an emerging professional speaker focused on outdoor education and child development. Julia shares elements from her teaching background and her new business aimed at promoting outdoor activities for children.

She discusses the potential for professional speaking to amplify her message and support her business goals, focusing on topics like mental health, child resilience, and bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor learning.

John guides Julia in identifying the core problems her speaking can address and the importance of creating impactful keynote presentations.

The episode concludes with advice for those interested in pursuing professional speaking and a preview of upcoming episodes featuring other insights from John.

You can join the waitlist to get coached on Present Influence for free by John here: Join Waitlist

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Host Announcement

00:23 Introducing the Coaching Session with Julia Packwood

01:43 Julia's Speaking Journey and Business Background

03:53 Defining Goals and Audience for Speaking

08:33 Addressing Key Problems and Solutions

20:59 Creating a Keynote and Marketing Strategy

31:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

33:59 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Episodes

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

Harnessing Ethical Persuasion and Influence with Dr. Thomas Trautmann

Summary

This episode of 'Present Influence' features John Ball's conversation with Dr. Thomas Trautmann, an expert in AI, neuroscience, and neuro-marketing.

They delve into the significance of ethical persuasion and influence in sales and marketing, differentiating it from manipulation.

Dr. Trautmann explains how ethical persuasion focuses on addressing subconscious frustrations to build lasting customer relationships. John echoes the importance of acting within ethical frameworks, highlighting how genuine human connections foster trust and long-term success.

The episode also touches on the impact of post-COVID-19 social behaviours and the role of human interaction in the digital age.

For all the key points, actionable content and relevant resources mentioned in the episode, download this summary: Episode #207 Summary

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sales and Ethical Persuasion

00:32 Meet Dr. Thomas Trautmann: Expert in AI and Neuroscience Neuromarketing

01:26 Understanding Neuromarketing and Ethical Persuasion

02:50 The Importance of Ethical Frameworks in Influence

04:08 The Role of the Brain in Decision Making

05:32 Building Long-Term Customer Relationships

15:50 Creating Emotional Variations for Effective Communication

19:30 Silent Listening and Tactical Empathy in Sales

23:33 The Power of Influence and Energy

24:28 Ethical Manipulation and Responsibility

25:34 The Role of Rational and Primal Brain

27:15 Effective Sales Techniques

28:01 Understanding Subconscious Frustrations

29:31 The Importance of Solving Problems

32:47 AI and Human Connection

36:46 The Need for Human Relationships

39:45 The Impact of Smiling and Mirror Neurons

42:30 Conclusion and Personal Philosophy

44:48 Upcoming Episodes and Coaching Opportunities

Do you want to be coached by John on the show? Shoot me an email and let me know what you's like to work on.

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth.

For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

Essential AI Tools for Speakers and Coaches: Enhance Your Content Creation

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball explores various AI tools that can significantly benefit speakers, coaches, and consultants. He discusses tools such as Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly, Canva, Descript, Riverside, and Adobe Enhance, sharing his experiences and recommendations on how these tools can aid in content creation, video editing, and more. There is also mention of how these AI tools can be used to enhance productivity and the importance of maintaining human creativity alongside AI usage.

Do you want the free report on AI tools I mentioned in the episode? You can download it here: AI Tools For Speakers & Coaches Shoot me an email if you can't download it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI Tools for Speakers and Coaches

01:28 Overview of Popular AI Tools

03:29 Content Creation and Note-Taking Tools

04:32 Enhancing Professional Communication

05:44 Design and Visual Content Tools

08:21 Video and Audio Editing Tools

13:46 Google Workspace Tips and Tricks

17:46 Ethical Considerations and Future of AI

20:23 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Go to presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Strengths quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth.

For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

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Managing Digital Overwhelm in the Workplace with Craig Mattson

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball interviews Craig Mattson about his research on digital overwhelm and work culture. The conversation then delves into the digital overload experienced due to rapid technological advancements and how it impacts professionals. Craig shares his findings on how people, particularly rising professionals, cope with digital overwhelm and the various communication modes they adopt. The discussion also touches on effective strategies to manage Zoom fatigue and the importance of communicational flexibility in the workplace. Craig emphasises the significance of adapting to different communication styles to maintain efficiency and reduce burnout.

You can order Craig's book Digital Overwhelm on Amazon or from any reputable book seller.

Connect with me on LinkedIn to request the one-gig referral guide. Details below.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Special Offer

00:33 Dealing with Digital Overwhelm

01:10 Guest Introduction: Craig Mattson

02:02 Exploring Digital Overwhelm and Work Culture

05:59 Burnout in the Digital Age

11:16 Communication Styles and Coping Mechanisms

16:54 Personal Communication Preferences

22:37 Embracing Feedback for Growth

22:53 The World of Standup Comedy

23:40 Simplification vs. Flexibility in Digital Overwhelm

26:59 Navigating Technology Choices

28:26 The Importance of Mode Switching

31:40 Zoom Communication Tips

41:31 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Quiz and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

Mentioned in this episode:

Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

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Mastering Visual Storytelling: PowerPoint Tips from Oreet Kaufman

Summary:

In this episode of 'Present Influence', host John Ball is joined by Oreet Kaufman, an expert in presentation design, to discuss the importance of clear and visually appealing presentations.

They talk about the concept of 'word dieting' to eliminate clutter and improve communication effectiveness.

Oreet shares practical tips on creating impactful slides, avoiding redundancy, and using animation judiciously.

Despite some audio issues, the conversation is rich with insights on enhancing professional presentations to better connect with audiences. Tune in for valuable advice on mastering visual storytelling with PowerPoint.

Visit Oreet's website to download her tips on word dieting: https://ocdesigns.info/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Professional Communication

00:32 The Importance of Visual Storytelling

01:33 Guest Introduction: Oreet Kaufman

02:21 Cleaning Up Communication Clutter

03:48 Effective Presentation Techniques

13:42 The Role of Imagery in Presentations

26:31 Adapting Presentations for Different Audiences

32:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Archetype Assessment and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

Embracing Challenges: The Power of Stage Time and Scary Stuff

Summary

In this episode host John Ball discusses the importance of embracing challenging experiences to grow as a speaker and communicator.

He shares insights from his recent stage time experiences, including participating in an open mic comedy night and a storytelling event.

Inspired by a conversation with Judy Carter, a professional comedian and keynote speaker, John emphasizes the value of stepping out of one's comfort zone to improve and excel.

He encourages listeners to continuously challenge themselves and to never become complacent. Tune in for a mix of personal anecdotes, motivational insights, and a glimpse into John's journey toward mastering communication skills.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Scary Stuff

00:35 The Importance of Stage Time

00:53 Personal Experiences and Challenges

02:31 Open Mic Comedy Night: A Personal Challenge

04:09 Storytelling Event: Overcoming Self-Doubt

05:06 Reflections and Lessons Learned

06:01 Sharing the Experiences: Story and Standup

08:29 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

25:04 Upcoming Episodes and Farewell

Go to presentinfluence.com to take the Speaker Strengths Archetype Assessment and discover your greatest strengths as a speaker as well as where to focus for growth. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedIn

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

Mentioned in this episode:

Do you want to join the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint September Case Study group?

This September I'll be working with a group of 5 speakers who are already speaking but not getting the level of bookings and speaker fees that they really want. We'll work on the 3 key areas that will allow your speaking business to flourish. Since it's the founding group, there's an extra special deal on the price for joining that will never be repeated. Go to https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb for full details.

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Go from competent to captivating

Progressing professionally as a speaker isn't just about doing the reps; it's about outperforming. We need to outperform our competition, but more than anything, we need to keep outperforming ourselves so that we rise up and over all obstacles and plateaus and fill your speaking calendar with repeat bookings and new referrals. Visit presentInfluence.com to find out how John can help you take your speaking career to the next level. With years of speaker coaching and working alongside some of the biggest name speaker training businesses, you can be sure you're in good hands.