The Speaker's Secrets

The Speaker's Secrets

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The Speaker's Secrets episodes

  • 63: Prop It Up

    In 2015, at the World Championship of Public Speaking, Mohammad Qahtani pulled out a cigarette and a lighter and proceeded to smoke.

    (Well, he didn't really do it.)

    But he did take home the win that night. Mohammad used a strategy that displayed his expertise and is still being referenced years later: The use of a prop. 

    Props are vitally important tools for speakers. Using them transforms your presentations in a number of ways - explained in this episode. You'll also learn about the 3 main prop types. They're all super easy to use.

    Have fun with them. You'll make a lasting impression!

    13 min
  • 62: How to Engage Your Audience

    If you're speaking ANYWHERE, audience engagement should be your #1 goal.

    Period.

    (A speech without audience engagement is like a PB&J without the bread. It just doesn't make sense.)

    If your audience isn't engaged, intrigued or interested... you've lost your power to effectively communicate with them. And that's all public speaking really is. Effective communication WITH other people. It's never one-sided. 

    This episode covers 4 simple ways you can make your audience engaged and more involved in your presentation. Use these techniques, and observe how quickly the dynamic of your presentations change - and how much fun you have!

     

     

    12 min
  • 61: Elevated Awareness: What You See Is What You Get

    Have you ever bought something new - like a car or some shoes - and you started noticing everyone that had it, too?

    There's a filtering system in your brain.

    It's called the Reticular Activating System (RAS).

    The RAS literally shows you things in your life experience that confirm what you have been associating yourself with, thinking about or focusing on. This is why the person that believes they can and the one who believes they can't are both right. Their life confirms their beliefs.

    Often, our RASs have been programmed for us - by parents, media, society. That's why our lives continue to suck. Garbage in, garbage out.

    In this episode, Edrico explains how you can reprogram your RAS to experience the things you WANT to experience and how you can truly gain momentum and turn the tides of your life.

    20 min
  • 60: Elevated Awareness: Be REAL With Yourself
    We aren't taught to be REAL with ourselves. 
    In school, we're conditioned to always strive for 100%. We're rarely taught that failures are an integral part of life, or that our failures can push us forward.
    Due to this, we like to give the impression of being perfect. Sometimes, being real with ourselves is just too painful. 
    But it's necessary to evolve & transform our lives.
    In this episode, Edrico talks about why being real with yourself is the key to becoming the best version of YOU.
    12 min
  • 59: Courageous Communication (with Courageous Corey)

    Corey Singleton (aka Courageous Corey) is an extremely influential leader, dedicated to educating, encouraging and empowering others daily. A huge part of his mission includes helping others become the best and most courageous communicators possible. 

    Tune in as Courageous Corey and Edrico discuss:

    • How to overcome your fear of speaking to others, and why you MUST do it
    • How we underestimate the roles of our bodies in being courageous
    • How to move past your insecurities, and The Imposter Syndrome
    • And much more!

    This episode provides some eye-opening and refreshing perspectives. The value here is priceless! Tune in for knowledge that will transform your mind.

    Find Courageous Corey on Instagram at @courageouscorey_.

    36 min
  • 58: How To Be A Public Speaking Authority (with Andre Kelly)
    Mr. Andre Kelly is a Bahamian Toastmaster, corporate trainer, youth ambassador and businessman. He is the founder and CEO of Public Speaking Authority, where he provides corporate training to businesses in effective workplace communication, risk mitigation, branding and excellent service.
    In this interview, Andre shares:
    - How he overcame a speech impediment to creating his business
    - Profound but simple tips for effective communication
    - How Toastmasters transformed his life
    - And much more!
    23 min
  • 57: ...Or We Could Just Be Silent.
    Yes, you read that right.
    Sometimes, when you're speaking, you can just be silent.
    It works.
    Not only does it just work, but inserting silence and mindful pauses into your presentation actually makes the words you speak more compelling. 
    A constant flow of words can often be unnecessary. Breaks are welcome, and much needed.
    This episode covers the main reasons why you SHOULD be silent more in your speeches, and how you can use this technique to become an expert.
    11 min
  • 56: Let's Get Visual
    Flair. Allure. Pizzazz.
    These are all the things we want in our speeches and presentations.
    Here's a quick way to get them: through using visual aids. When you give people visuals, you ignite their creative sparks. You deepen the connection. They understand, they sense, they feel.
    There's some good news - using a visual aid is super simple! This episode covers 3 easy-to-use visual aids that you can incorporate in your next presentation.
    Use these and you're guaranteed to be unforgettable.
    15 min
  • 55: Cómo Me Ayudó El Español (How Spanish Helped Me)
    Most times, you need to get out of your comfort zone if you want to see transformation. 
    One of the quickest ways to evolve is through learning another language.
    As a facet of improving his communication skills, Edrico has started the process of learning another language: Spanish. Through this new endeavor, Edrico has uncovered new and important insights!
    In this episode, Edrico shares his takeaways from learning another language, and how we can use these realizations to improve our lives overall
    21 min
  • 54: Stop! You Just Can't Do This!
    Well, you can actually do whatever you want.
    But - there are some things you just can't (or shouldn't) do if you want to become a better communicator and more adept at public speaking.
    You must convince yourself. "These are things that I just can't do."
    In this episode, Edrico gives very specific tips related to practices you should avoid in order to keep progressing. Focus directed in the wrong direction won't serve anybody, especially you.
    Tune in and save yourself!
    18 min

About The Speaker's Secrets

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The Speaker's Secrets is a weekly podcast for people who want to improve their public speaking and communications, and their lives in general. Your host, Edrico Ambrister, offers practical and easy-to-apply tips and strategies that will boost your confidence, allowing you to flourish in any speaking situation.