It's easy to find a stage or an audience if you are a well-known celebrity or a high-level leader. But what if you are not well-known and don't have much social proof? Our guest today will share how he leveraged his book to build a business. These are principles you can put into practice to build your audience as well.

Writers and speakers pursue their craft for all kinds of reasons. Today's guest will remind you of the most important "why"—connecting with an audience and changing their lives. She shares her speaking and writing journey, and will challenge you to go deeper with the process.

Some artists, like Picasso, create a masterpiece once and hang it on the wall. Others, such as public speakers, must create an amazing experience every time they give a talk. Today's guest breaks down his processes so you can see how he impacts audiences on both the page and the stage.

What is the secret to impacting audiences through writing and speaking? Is it confidence? Charisma? Eloquence? The answer may surprise you. Today's guest reveals counter-intuitive wisdom, gained from decades of leadership, on how to impact your audience whether you are writing or speaking.

Is it possible to move from education to entrepreneurship—two fields with very different skill sets? Today's guest answers an enthusiastic "Yes!" He'll share how he overcame fear and is using speaking and writing to embark on a new career path that is changing lives.

Do you want to write a book but don't know how to get started? Today's guest reveals a simple and practical framework that forms the structure your book. You'll also learn how to apply this same framework to your next big talk.

With so many technologies and online tools available today, is it necessary to speak in order to grow your business? Our guest today not only believes so—he is living proof that speaking can form a great foundation for business success

How does a self-described "hermit entrepreneur" make the leap into giving a big talk? Our guest reveals how she worked through her fear and began speaking. You'll also learn why it's important to know yourself and forge your own path for success.

For thousands of years, people have told stories to relate their experience and influence others. On today's episode, you'll hear from a leader who continues this tradition by telling stories that impact his team, his live audiences, and his readers. You'll also learn why self-awareness is such a key part of leadership and communication.

What do you want your audience to take away from your talk? That is the question on the mind of today's guest every time she prepares to speak. She reveals why she begins with the end in mind, plus other practical tips from her writing and speaking journey.