The Speaker's Secrets

The Speaker's Secrets

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The Speaker's Secrets episodes

  • 53: Vocal Variety: How to Not Bore Your Audience
    How many times have you listened to a monotonous speaker that just dragged on and on... and on? Probably more times than you can count.
    It's highly likely that they were missing ONE tool that speakers use to keep their listeners engaged and interested: vocal variety. Your voice alone is a tool you can use to get people motivated - or crying, if that's what you're going for.
    This episode expounds on three key aspects to vocal variety. Use these technique when you speak. You'll see the difference.
    12 min
  • 52: Why "3" Is So Crucial
    Veni, vidi, vici.
    Snap, crackle, pop.
    Stop, drop and roll.
    These phrases are all popular. And they have one thing in common. They all use the Rule of Three.
    Speakers, marketers, writers - the ones with the most impact understand that The Rule of Three makes a world of difference in how their product is received and retained. (Humans remember information better in threes).
    In this episode, I provide you with (you guessed it!) 3 ways to use this tool to enhance your effectiveness with others.
    12 min
  • 51: The Chopped Champion
    A year ago, I gave a speech in Toastmasters.
    I opened up about a dark, uncertain time in my life - a time when everything that I'd been working on for years could have been jeopardized. In a matter of seconds.
    I wanted to make it fun and entertaining. So I used the TV cooking show, "Chopped" to illustrate how sometimes we have to take the most unlikely "ingredients" of our lives to make something worthwhile... to win in the end.
    11 min
  • 50: What I Learned From Competing
    After competing in the world's largest speech competition, winning at three different levels, and experiencing a notable loss, I have some specific things I've learned.
    Even though they were highlighted during the course of this competition - these are honestly critical lessons that will keep you leveling up (in all areas) for the rest of your life, if applied.
    There's immense value contained in this episode, and in these lessons.
    Write them down, internalize them, use them!
    20 min
  • 49: Leaders Are Not Born but Made (with Shelomo Solson)
    We all know that person that has the title, but people tend to roll their eyes whenever they delegate a task. In contrast, we know the person that's impactful and warm, but might never hold such a title.
    What separates these people - the true "leaders" from the "talkers"?
    This is the conversation that Edrico and Shelomo Solson - founder of Purpose Creates Impact - have in this enlightening interview.
    Check out the video & Shelomo's content here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN7pjNPRRJU
    35 min
  • 48: Part II: The Art of Public Speaking (with Arman Chowdhury)
    In this final part of this interview, Edrico and Arman share unique insights into public speaking - like why you should never, EVER apologize before starting a speech!
    This duo also answers some frequently asked questions that range from how to ignore someone's disapproving face to how you can be comfortable speaking with a thick, heavy accent. 
    Don't miss out! 
    Check out the Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b7asEgWyko
    Find more about Arman here: https://www.armanitalks.com/
    39 min
  • 47: Part I: The Art of Public Speaking (with Arman Chowdhury)
    Speech anxiety.
    Overcoming embarrassing moments.
    Moving past fears.
    Empowering yourself through your mindset.
    How Toastmasters can help EVERYONE.
    These are just some topics covered by Edrico & Arman (best known as ArmaniTalks) in Part 1 of this exclusive interview! This information is worth thousands - and it's all yours for free.
    Find the YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b7asEgWyko
    Follow Arman and all the stellar work he's doing at: https://www.armanitalks.com/
    49 min
  • 46: The Negativity Necessity: Revisited
    ACCEPT YOUR NEGATIVITY.
    That's right. Embrace your negative emotions. 
    We've been told to run away from negative emotions; that we shouldn't feel sad or irritated or angry. Lies!!!
    If we let them, our negative emotions are our biggest pushes toward transformation EVER. The key is to not wallow in them or ignore them - but to use them correctly.
    This episode revisits the "Negativity Necessity" & the 3 tips that'll turn your life around forever.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDqcCcSvDGM&t=9
    13 min
  • 45: Elevated Awareness: The ONLY Circle That Matters
    There's a simple reason why so many people are irritated & frustrated, why they feel imprisoned & oppressed: they're focused on the WRONG CIRCLE.
    In life, there are only two circles we can focus on. 
    One highlights all of the world's injustices, takes away our power & turn us into negative, obsolete curmudgeons.
    The other puts us in the driver's seat, empowers us & highlights all of our possibilities.
    Which circle are you focused on?
    Tune in and find out. It will change your life forever.
    14 min
  • 44: How to Keep Your Audience Interested (and Awake!)

    "OMG. This speaker is BORING." 

    "I'm ready to go." 

    *struggles to stay awake* 

    Sadly, we've all been in situations where we've said or experienced these things. It's even more deplorable when you're the speaker, and these are the reactions of your audience.  Your audience should be INTERESTED and ALERT. By tuning in, you'll receive three lifehacks that will have your crowd in awe, hungry for more. 

    These tips will ensure that you give people the spark of motivation they need, not rob them of it.

    16 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.