Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Do you feel the pressure to speak English perfectly? Do you feel judged by native English speakers?

Meet Marty Green!

Marty is the Founder of Marty Education. She is a Teacher, Coach and Motivator. 

Cultivating her love for languages since a very young age, Marty is now an educational author and entrepreneur, as well as a teacher, coach and mentor to hundreds of people all around the world. Through her devotion, she has developed her unique and unforgettable coaching style, crafted to not only help others achieve their success in English, but to break out of their comfort zones and become the best versions of themselves.

Connect with Marty:
Website: https://marty.education

Additional Resources:
20% OFF on Pronunciation Course by Marty Green - Promo Code 'SPECIAL20'
Podcast - 21st Century Expression with Marty Education

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pressure-to-speak-perfect-english-w-marty-green/id1614151066?i=1000639828307
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KjBvwIh2h0X14SXhLYgG1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC7qFDz1A1Q

What story are you telling yourself about your life? Do you every question it?

Meet Deanna Moffitt!

Deanna is a CEO, KeyNote Speaker, Leadership Consultant, Coach and Author of The Rewrite now available on Amazon. She is a Transformative Storyteller who helps her clients live life on their terms. In her early 30’s, while working as an IT Project Manager and having her soul sucked out of her one drop at a time, she knew something had to change. So, she took an improv comedy class on the suggestion of a friend; a decision that would change her life forever. She started asking herself a different set of questions.

Deanna now helps people elevate their experience in life and leadership through the power of their conversations, questions, and decisions. She has helped folks at companies including Google, American Express, DocuSign, Microsoft, Viacom, Marriott as well as 100's of individuals outside of the corporate world. 

Listen as Deanna shares her journey from taking a leap of faith into the unknown, questioning the story she had been telling herself and making the decision to rewrite her own story. The tangible result for her clients is gaining clarity in whom they want to be in this world, having better, more powerful conversations, asking better questions and raising their emotional intelligence to become more persuasive.

Key Points:
- how to ask yourself the right questions
- how to identify which path to pursue
- taking a leap into the unknown
- when last did you question your story?
- are you aware what story you keep telling yourself?
- how did your life get here?
- how does improv help with leadership skills?
- your comfort zone and your belief system

...and so much more!

Connect with Deanna:
Website: https://deannamoffitt.com

Additonal Resources:
"The Rewrite: Change Your Life One Story At A Time" by Deanna Moffitt on Amazon
FREE 30-Minute Call (https://deannamoffitt.com/book-consult/)

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewrite-your-story-w-deanna-moffitt/id1614151066?i=1000639667984
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/725seZZvMKUWIafjwIu7KU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Z06QV886I

What makes you stand out from other candidates? Should everyone get into debt to afford a college education?

Meet Annie Margarita Yang!

Annie went against the mold and never went to college, despite being Asian-American and knowing the expectations. She is the go-to finance guru for Millennials refusing to lose in a system stacked against them. A candid, no-fluff YouTube personality and Author, Annie is a part of the group she educates—the demographic most misunderstood because they must overcome finance challenges previous generations didn’t.

She is skilled at creating easy-to-follow money saving systems, intentional in addressing the unique concerns of Millennials, and relentless about creating financial independence.

In her book, "The 5-Day Job Search", Finance guru, Annie offers an easy, effective guide to jumpstart your career. Learn to present yourself confidently, master interviews, and secure job offers, even in tough economic times. With Yang's proven strategies, land a fulfilling role in a top company, and pave the way for a brighter future.

Key Points:
- is college the only way to a brighter future?
- the benefits of doing a career inventory
- how a book makes you wealthy
- what exactly is The 5-Day Job Search
- how to become the best version of yourself
- the Bamboo metaphor
- polishing up your image 
- how you are perceived when improving your communication skills 
- your energy and subconscious mind
- using AI for your resume and job search

...and so much more!

Connect with Annie:
Website: https://www.anniemargaritayang.com
(for a signed copy of the book and 10% DISCOUNT with code 'COMMUNICATION10')
Website: https://www.anniemargaritayang.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnnieMargaritaYang

Additional Resources:
"The 5-Day Job Search" by Annie Margarita Yang (FREE Audiobook on website)
"One Thousand Ways To Save Money" by Annie Margarita Yang
"The Accountant With No Accounting Degree" by Annie Margarita Yang

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-5-day-job-search-w-annie-margarita-yang/id1614151066?i=1000639348341
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mjEmtHnC1GrHzE6ExYD9G
YouTube: https://youtu.be/pSLfgXsQ5ok

How do physicians cope with stress and burnout?

Meet Dr. Gary Simonds!

Dr. Simonds is a Neurosurgeon, Educator, Author and Public Speaker. He is on a mission to use his experience and expertise to help doctors, especially residents, to cope with stress and burnout. He is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former Head of an academic Neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. 

Dr. Gary has written and spoken widely on the subjects of neuroscience, medical school admissions, medical ethics, burnout, personal wellness, spirituality, death and dying, and the interface between science and religion. Known for his compassion and sense of humor, he also writes fiction and is an accomplished and entertaining storyteller. His books mainly focus on how physicians can thrive under this high-pressure environment.

On this episode, we explore the different ways in which he helps physicians cope with burnout and stress that comes with the job.

Key Points:
- how to cope with burnout
- listening to your body
- science and spirituality
- how the brain communicates with us and vice versa
- the impact of our experiences on the brain's blood flow
- how physicians communicate tragic news to families

Connect with Dr. Gary:
Website: https://garyrsimonds.com

Additional Resources - Books by Dr. Gary R Simonds on Amazon:
'The Thriving Physician'
'Thriving in Healthcare'
'Death's Pale Flag'

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a. review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-reduce-physician-burnout-w-dr-gary-simonds/id1614151066?i=1000638950090
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aPfIhmxsyIoVBgfH72ZHB

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heR6lOq3Zt0

Do you HAVE to work 16-hour days in order to achieve success?

Meet Eric Ehrlich!

Eric Nehrlich is an Executive Leadership Coach and former Chief of Staff at Google. He helps empower high performers to become better leaders. He also apportions part of his time to Pro Bono Coaching in order to help previously marginalized communities. 

Eric is a catalyst for personal growth who helps his clients find the path towards their dream selves. By integrating learnings from across his dozens of clients, he helps identify the pitfalls and opportunities on their path. Before becoming a coach, he advised the leaders of Google for over 10 years, including 6 years leading business strategy and operations for the search ads team as the Chief of Staff to the Product VP of AdWords. Before Google, he was an engineer and product manager at several technology startups.

Eric is certified as a coach by the International Coach Federation, is a New Ventures West Integral Coach and also certified with the Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessment. Outside of coaching, he mostly spend his time dad-ding his 2 kids. He has always been passionate about connecting people and ideas.

Eric recently published his bestseller, 'You Have A Choice' on how he redesigned his life to be more meaningful and impactful after burning out. This book will provide you with the tools you need to find a new path with purpose—one where you define what success means to you.

On this episode, he shares his experiences as he went from being burned out and asking himself the necessary questions that led to a more fulfilling, successful life.

Key Points
- How he suffered Burnout
- Are you questioning your Choices and Outlook?
- What Belief Systems have you adopted?
- What boxes are you keeping yourself in as a Leader?
- What creates a High-performing Team
- The Cost of not Communicating clearly
- How to present to Non-Technical Audiences
- What does Success mean to you?
- The power of NO

...and so much more!

Connect with Eric:
Website: https://www.toomanytrees.com
Website: https://www.toomanytrees.com/book
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehrlich/

Additional Resources:
"You Have A Choice" by Eric Nehrlich on Amazon

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-have-a-choice-w-eric-nehrlich/id1614151066?i=1000638453276
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zpkv2lMYwhj4IU2sFFFKA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wG6GznJQ08

How to explore effective PR Strategies in the Education Sector:

Meet Molly McGowan Gorsuch!

Get ready to unravel the complexities of public relations in the education sector with our esteemed guest, Molly McGowan Gorsuch, a seasoned PR specialist and Director of Client Engagement at Rhodes Brands. Molly enlightens us about her fascinating journey from being a reporter to mastering the art of school public relations. She brings to light the various functions of PR, such as internal and external communications, media relations, and crisis management, underscoring the importance of having a strong PR strategy for managing brand reputation and effective communication with stakeholders. Listen in as we delve into the crucial role of media relations in disseminating transparent and accurate messages to the public.

The episode takes a dramatic turn as we shift gears to address the formidable challenges faced by communicators during the pandemic. This conversation throws light on the importance of understanding your audience, adapting to ever-changing information and guidelines, and the need for timely, accurate communication while maintaining credibility. Molly reflects on the difficulties faced by districts in implementing changes, and the frustrations of parents seeking more information. You'll also get to learn about the significance of trust and credibility in communication, and the potential repercussions of backtracking and apologies.

Finally, we explore the crucial role of branding in the competitive K-12 education landscape. Find out how Rhodes Branding, a full-service agency for K-12 schools, assists schools in defining their unique brand to attract educators, improve enrollment numbers, and build alumni bases. You'll also gain insights into the challenges schools face in recruiting and retaining teachers, and how Rhodes Branding uses journey modeling to comprehend the needs and motivations of potential educators. Join us as we wrap up with a preview of the upcoming American Association of School Personnel Administrators Conference. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Stay tuned for more.

Key Points:
- School Public Relations importance
- Media and community relations
- Communicating during a pandemic challenges
- Branding's importance in K-12 Education
- Passionate communication and Public Relations interviews
- Credibility and trust in public relations
- Accurate communication with the public
- The importance of branding and marketing for schools
- How to start a career in public relations

...and so much more!

Connect with Molly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollymcgowangorsuch/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MollyMGorsuch
Website: https://www.rhodesbranding.com/author/molly/

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-relations-and-communications-for-school/id1614151066?i=1000638197379
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ENTNTvYIoCwu1QY2qnQwg
YouTube: https://youtu.be/ARDnQtehZp8

From Military Leadership to Tech Leadership...

Meet Darlene Greene!

Join us as we journey through the gift of health with our guest, Darlene Green, a retired United States Navy commander turned health technology consultant. Darlene introduces us to GHKCU cover peptides stem cell research and its transformative effects on our well-being. We also examine the value of effective communication and leadership skills, not just in the military or tech sector, but in everyday life.

Get ready to be inspired by the story of a woman who managed to land a high-level technology job, despite not having a background in software. Through her determination and strong leadership skills, she managed to impress her superiors and prove that soft skills can be just as important as technical knowledge. Furthermore, we look into the cutting-edge world of Alzheimer's treatments, from stem cell therapy to copper peptide technology. This conversation is a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability.

Finally, we explore the wonders of light therapy and copper peptide patches, and how they can help combat various health conditions. We share heartwarming success stories and discuss a groundbreaking study that shows the incredible benefits of this therapy. In addition, we express our appreciation for the Be Podcast Network and their work in helping people become better leaders and creators of positive change. Tune in to learn more about these fascinating topics, and discover how they can positively impact your life.

Key Points:
- Job Interview and Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and effective communication skills
- Why adaptability is becoming a more crucial skill
- Stem Cell research
- Copper Peptide Therapy
- Copper Peptide Patch Benefits for Health
- Why athletes and celebrities use GHK-CU patches
- How nature's light therapy patch activates stem cells

...and so much more!

Connect with Darlene:
Website: https://iamreverseaging.com

Additional Resources:
'How to Reverse Aging' by Dr. Jon Harmon on Amazon

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-heal-using-technology-w-darlene-greene/id1614151066?i=1000637700032
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/17J7p89ydmyvzVhOkMzjUO
YouTube: https://youtu.be/X2nroMaOnWE

Have you ever felt like you’ve hit a brick wall, unable to find solutions to life’s problems?

Meet Alison Smith!

Prepare to be challenged as renowned trainer, coach, and author, Alison Smith, lends her wisdom on how the seemingly simple elements of language and metaphor can drastically shape our lives. Step into a world where gardening isn't just about nurturing plants, but a metaphor for personal growth, where the phrase 'talking to a brick wall' is not defeat, but an invitation to find hidden solutions cloaked within our language choices. 

This conversation with Alison promises to bring light to the darkest corners of your mind, breaking down the walls of your beliefs and paving the way for you to step out of the shadows. Be ready to set your logical mind aside for a while, giving it a well-deserved "coffee break" to make room for more creative, solution-oriented thinking. Alison’s book, "Landscaping Your Life," becomes our guide, offering fresh perspectives on personal growth and how to navigate life's inevitable ups and downs.

Lastly, we touch base on where to find "Landscaping Your Life" and how it has directly influenced the growth of our podcast. We also introduce the Be Podcast Network, a platform committed to nurturing personal development and leadership. This episode promises not just to educate you but to inspire and empower you to become the change you want to see in your life. So sit back, tune in, and prepare for a journey that will shift your perspective, shake your beliefs, and shape your future.

Key Points:

- Metaphors for overcoming stuckness
- Decision-making and nature's metaphors
- Exploring Language and Metaphors
- Promoting "Landscaping Your Life" on Platforms
- Nature's role in finding solutions, overcoming fears, and embracing change
- How nature inspires creativity
- How stories help us remember important lessons
- Overcoming feelings of being stuck in life
- Language on our perceptions and problem-solving abilities

Alison Smith authored the book "Landscaping your Life." You can find the book on Amazon.

Connect with Alison:
Website: https://www.alisonsmith.co

Additional Resources:
"Can't See the Wood for the Trees" by Alison Smith on Amazon

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landscaping-your-life-w-alison-smith/id1614151066?i=1000637446569
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bg7Ss3avopMhLqoPxMwuj
YouTube: https://youtu.be/0QVUB0yScSQ

How do you find personal fulfillment when switching careers?

Meet Michael Glassock!

Join us on this engaging episode as we navigate the realm of career transitions with our guest, Michael Glassock, a seasoned career transition coach from Great Britain. Michael generously shares his personal journey, marked by his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis, that led him to reassess his life and career aspirations. Listen in as he discusses his passion for coaching, the significance of self-awareness, and the importance of aligning personal values with career decisions. Michael's parting reminder? Don't delay making a career change and always prioritize personal fulfillment over purely monetary pursuits.

In the next chapter of this episode, we tackle the all-important topic of job applications - particularly for students and recent graduates. We bust the common misconception that teaching experience doesn't translate into corporate roles, and instead, highlight the transferable skills that teachers possess. Tune in as we discuss the need for tailoring cover letters and resumes to the specific job you're applying for and share tips on how to do so effectively. We underscore the importance of showcasing relevant skills and experiences from previous roles, even if they may not seem directly related to the role you're pursuing.

Finally, we move on to exploring the concept of self-confidence and its role in the job application process. This chapter provides practical advice on standing out from the crowd, personalizing cover letters and resumes, and communicating your passion for the organization you're applying to. Listen as we stress the importance of reaching out to the company prior to an interview and share insights on how confidence can be built through hard work and proactivity. We also touch on career transitioning, which may involve a shift in organizations rather than just roles, as illustrated by a success story from one of Michael's clients. Listen in to discover the significance of self-awareness and taking small steps to build self-confidence in personal and professional contexts.

Key Points:
- Teachers transitioning careers
- Applying for the right Jobs
- Confidence in Job Applications
- Building Self-Confidence and Career Transition
- Nature's transferable skills for job interviews
- Tailoring cover letters and resumes
- Showcasing relevant experiences
- Standing out in the competitive job market
- The importance of self-awareness and self-confidence
- Transitioning to a different organization while still loving your job

...and so much more!

Connect with Michael:
Website: https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com

Additional Resources:
FREE Resources: https://www.michaelglassockcoaching.com/resources

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-careers-successfully-w-michael-glassock/id1614151066?i=1000636929156
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0w2sY9m66nTrJbavlE9wyH

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsTdXahguG4

How do you effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences?
How do you find the right words?

Meet Dr. Michael Gerharz!

Dr. Gerharz is a Communications Specialist from Germany, who helps leaders globally find the right words to communicate their messages. Whether it’s in a keynote, an important meeting or a personal conversation, Dr. Michael knows that the way you communicate makes or breaks your influence. Therefore, he helps his clients find the right words inspire and inform, engage and motivate. Those who work with him unite a whole business behind a common vision, intrigue customers and partners and light us the path.

***Communicate with irresistible clarity and your messages become impossible to ignore***

Whenever you are communicating a complex concept or using technical terminology, make sure to provide sufficient context and background information. This will help your audience connect the dots and better understand the subject matter.

Key Points:
- streamlining technical language for enhanced communication
- how to break down technical concepts into smaller, manageable parts
- being impossible to ignore
- why technical experts struggle with presentations
- what is the 'curse of knowledge'?
- should you persuade harder?
- how to convince investors to fund you
- how to work with your audience's curiosity
- how screen writers effectively craft storytelling
- WOW vs AHA

...and so much more!

Connect with Dr. Michael:
Website: https://michaelgerharz.com

Additional Resources:
"Der Aha Effekt" - The A-Ha Effect by Dr. Michael Gerharz on Amazon
"The Irresistible Communication Podcast" by Dr. Michael Gerharz

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-present-technical-ideas-to-non-technical-audiences/id1614151066?i=1000636674200
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lTNfTVAp4VYV2HiYFv2Dr
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vzFJG9tPtJA