Speaker Life

The stories that shape us often hold the greatest power. In this episode, Colin Egglesfield, American actor, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker, opens up about the life-altering moments that taught him how to turn vulnerability into connection.

From surviving cancer to witnessing 9/11 from his apartment window, Colin explains how finding his voice and owning his story became the foundation for his speaking and coaching career. He shares why speakers don't need to be perfect. They just need to be present.

You'll hear how fear dissolves when you care more about the message than the spotlight and why tapping into your story can be the bridge between where you are and the people you're meant to serve.

Learn how your story might be your greatest strength too. Tune into the episode of Speaker Life: Your Story Is Your Greatest Asset with Colin Egglesfield.

Colin Egglesfield is an actor, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker who helps individuals become powerful, purpose-driven communicators. With over 5,000 hours of coaching experience, he guides clients through mindset shifts and communication strategies that inspire confidence and authenticity. His programs go beyond presentation skills, focusing on uncovering each person's unique story to resonate on a soul-deep level. Colin also speaks at schools and corporate events, sharing tools to overcome fear, rejection, and self-doubt. A dedicated athlete and philanthropist, he combines discipline with heart to empower others to live with impact.

Connect with Colin Egglesfield: Website: https://colinegglesfield.com/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

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When you speak with clarity and sell with intention, your message moves people. In this episode, Mark Hunter, Sales Trainer/Consultant at The Sales Hunter, shares how speakers can confidently connect sales with service.

Mark reveals how belief fuels every offer, how to build trust through storytelling, and why speaking without selling is leaving impact on the table. He also dives into strategies for prospecting, building authority, and staying consistent.

You'll learn how to craft authentic pitches, spark urgency without pressure, and grow your brand through consistency, connection, and value.

If you're tired of speaking for free, tune in to the episode of Speaker Life: Adopting the Sales Mindset That Elevates Your Voice with Mark Hunter.

Mark Hunter, CSP, is a globally recognized sales keynote speaker and author known as "The Sales Hunter." With over 30 years of experience, Mark helps sales professionals elevate their voice by focusing on prospecting with integrity and selling with confidence. He's the author of A Mind for Sales, High-Profit Prospecting, and High-Profit Selling, which form the foundation of his high-energy keynotes and training sessions. Mark empowers teams to break through mental roadblocks, attract better prospects, and close deals at full price. His mission: to help salespeople achieve more than they thought possible by shifting their mindset first.

Connect with Mark Hunter: Website: https://thesaleshunter.com/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

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Sales isn't about scripts, it's about sparking real conversations that lead to real results. In this episode, Delaine Blazek, CEO of Solis Coaching & Consulting, reveals the secret to a confident, relationship-first sales strategy.

Delaine shares how understanding human behavior can help speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs finally feel good about selling. You'll also hear how a simple pitch formula can help you stop overexplaining, why objections are actually a sign of interest, and how to protect your time and speak to the right audience.

Ready to stop chasing and start connecting? Tune in to the episode of Speaker Life: The Psychology Behind Sales That Deeply Connect with Delaine Blazek.

Delaine Blazek is the CEO of Solis Coaching & Consulting and an Amazon best-selling author of Power Your Pay, where she empowers women to scale their income while staying true to themselves. With a background in clinical counseling and a powerhouse career in sales, Delaine has grown from entry-level to CEO and increased her income fivefold. As a sales coach, fractional CCO, and editor of Sophisticated Sales Magazine, she helps businesses map clear paths to sustainable revenue growth. Her expertise spans SaaS, healthcare, and global go-to-market strategies, making her a trusted advisor for both individuals and companies ready to level up.

Connect with Delaine Blazek: Website: https://www.soliscoaches.com/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

You don't need to shine the brightest. You just need to show up as yourself. In this episode of SpeakerLife, Matt Leitz, founder and CEO of BotBuilders, breaks down what it really takes to build a speaking brand that serves.

He also gets honest about the grind behind the growth, why most speakers stall, and how to create a business that works for you while you focus on what matters most: making an impact.

You'll learn how to engage better, use AI smarter, and sell in a way that serves.

If you're serious about growing a speaking business that actually works, listen to the full episode of Speaker Life: Building a Speaking Brand That Serves, Inspires, and Scales with Matt Leitz.

Matt Leitz is the founder and CEO of BotBuilders, a leading company in chatbot development and AI-driven automation. With a track record that includes three successful ventures and seven appearances on the Inc. 5000 list, Matt helps businesses generate leads, boost sales, and improve support, even without tech skills. His philosophy is simple: your impact is directly proportionate to your income. Through BotBuilders, Matt creates tools and training that make automation accessible, while still fostering genuine human connection.

Connect with Matt Leitz: Website: https://www.botbuilders.com/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

In this episode of Speaker Life, Lea Woodford sits down with video marketing expert Ian Garlic to uncover the secrets behind landing premium clients through strategic storytelling. From his "Green Zone" strategy to the Motown-inspired hook formula, Ian delivers powerful insights that every speaker and entrepreneur needs to hear.

Whether you're just starting your YouTube channel or looking to refine your message, this episode is packed with actionable gold.

You'll Learn:

• Why most speakers fail with video marketing

• The "Green Zone" — and why it's the key to conversion

• The difference between testimonials, case studies, and "Video Case Stories"

• The story arc that builds trust and sells

• What makes a powerful video hook (hint: think Motown)

• How to start your video strategy with Ian's "Core Four" videos

• Where to get Ian's free planner for content success

Ian Garlic

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/ Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

#Speaker #AuthenticSpeaking #StayingAuthentic

Authenticity is what makes people trust you, remember you, and want to work with you.

In this episode of SpeakerLife, Tony Whatley, Founder of 365 Driven, shares how he turned early-stage nerves into a speaking career built on realness and resilience. From engineer to entrepreneur, Tony explains why showing up as yourself is the ultimate growth strategy.

You'll hear why action matters more than talent, how consistency builds credibility, and why audiences crave connection over perfection.

The more real you are, the more powerful your message becomes. Tune into the full episode of Why Authenticity Is the Secret Weapon of Great Speakers with Tony Whatley.

Tony Whatley is the Founder of 365 Driven, who helps entrepreneurs and leaders turn their dreams into actionable success. He empowers others to unlock their authentic voice and amplify their influence. With a background of building multiple million-dollar businesses and learning from failure, he knows the value of creativity, resilience, and skill stacking. Tony believes authenticity is the key to standing out, inspiring audiences to lead with purpose and passion.

Connect with Tony Whatley: Website: https://365driven.com/

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

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

Everyone has a story. The ones that leave a mark are shared with heart, grounded in experience, and delivered with meaning.

In this episode of SpeakerLife, Hollywood actor, speaker, and author Colin Egglesfield shares how surviving 9/11, beating cancer, and facing rejection shaped a career rooted in purpose. He explains how raw life experiences can become your most powerful speaking tools and why vulnerability connects deeper than polish ever could.

This episode is a wake-up call to lead with your heart and let your story do the work. Tune in now: Speaking With Heart: Transform Pain Into Powerful Purpose with Colin Egglesfield.

Colin Egglesfield is an actor, certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker who helps individuals become powerful, purpose-driven communicators. With over 5,000 hours of coaching experience, he guides clients through mindset shifts and communication strategies that inspire confidence and authenticity. His programs go beyond presentation skills, focusing on uncovering each person's unique story to resonate on a soul-deep level. Colin also speaks at schools and corporate events, sharing tools to overcome fear, rejection, and self-doubt. A dedicated athlete and philanthropist, he combines discipline with heart to empower others to live with impact.

Connect with Colin Egglesfield: Website: https://colinegglesfield.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colinegglesfieldfanpage/

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

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

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColinEgglesfieldYouTube

Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

Telling your story is your chance to spark a connection, not just deliver information.

In this episode of Speaker Life, Jason Sievert, Founder of Profusion Media LLC, opens up about what it really takes to grow a brand that sticks. With years of experience in short documentary film, he knows how to help speakers craft videos that feel real, build trust, and get them booked.

Your voice has the power to move people, but only if you share it in a way that lands. Tune in to the episode of Storytelling: The Key to a Speaker Brand That Lasts with Jason Sievert.

Jason Sievert is the founder of Profusion Media LLC, a video production agency dedicated to helping speakers and brands amplify their message through compelling storytelling. With over 14 years of experience and a portfolio spanning 30+ countries, Jason blends cultural awareness and creative vision to craft authentic narratives that resonate. His background includes collaborative video work with companies like Intel and Isagenix, producing content for global audiences. Passionate about language, media, and purpose-driven storytelling, Jason empowers thought leaders to build speaker brands that truly last. He believes every story has the power to move people—when told right.

Connect with Dave Sanderson: Website: https://www.profusionmedia.com/phoenix-video-production/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

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What starts as a powerful moment can lead to a brand that leaves you with a lasting impression.

In this episode of SpeakerLife, Lea Woodford sits down with Dave Sanderson, President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International LLC, and shares how he went from an unpaid speaker to building a booked-out brand that resonates worldwide.

He breaks down how telling your story isn't enough. You need strategy, consistency, and personal alignment. From applying a five-step framework to embracing mentorship, Dave explains how living his message helped him evolve from a survivor to a respected thought leader.

If you're serious about turning your message into momentum, you'll want to hear this episode. How Dave Sanderson Built a Brand That Gets Booked with Dave Sanderson

Dave Sanderson is a survivor of the "Miracle on the Hudson," where he was the last passenger to exit US Airways Flight 1549 after its emergency landing. That life-changing moment sparked his mission to help others turn adversity into opportunity. A former sales executive and Tony Robbins team member, Dave now speaks worldwide on resilience, leadership, and growth, delivering over 100 talks a year. His bestselling books, including Moments Matter, equip audiences with tools to lead with courage and clarity. Through his powerful story and actionable insights, Dave guides others to chart their own "personal flight plan."

Connect with Dave Sanderson: Website: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

Could your voice be your strongest business asset?

In this episode of SpeakerLife, Lea Woodford talks with Conner Krizancic, Founder & CEO of SpeakrBrand, about turning your message into a magnetic brand that gets you on more stages.

Conner breaks down the STEP framework—a sharp content strategy built on Storytelling, Thought Leadership, Engaging, Personal, and Promotional content.

From posting smarter on LinkedIn to perfecting your speaker reel, Conner explains how to be memorable and marketable. He also unpacks why raw, real stories often have the greatest impact, even saving lives.

Hit play and learn how to make your voice impossible to ignore. Turn Your Voice Into a Brand That Books Stages with Conner Krizancic

Conner Krizancic is the Founder & CEO of SpeakrBrand, where he helps speakers, authors, and executives elevate their personal brands and grow their thought leadership. With a background in marketing strategy and brand building, Conner has led campaigns that turned authors into bestsellers and helped clients thrive in the digital age. He brings the same discipline from his Division 1 football days to his work, creating clear, actionable plans that deliver results. His approach combines a deep understanding of digital marketing with a passion for authentic storytelling. At SpeakrBrand, Conner continues to transform voices into powerful brands that connect and convert.

Connect with Conner Krizancic : Website: https://www.speakrbrand.com/

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Media helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

Website: https://speakerlifemedia.com/Magazine Website: https://speakerlifemagazine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Speakerlifemagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leawoodford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leawoodford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerLifeMedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leawoodford

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