The Speakersbase Podcast

My guest today is Dado Van Peteghem who is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Duval Union Consulting and Social Seedrs.

Dado is also a much sought-after speaker and co-founder of, wait for it, Speakersbase.   In this great interview, Dado shares what triggered the formation of Speakersbase which now hosts over 1750 speaker portfolios from 55 countries.   Dado and I discuss the current speaking business landscape AND how it could and should be improved.   Dado also gives us some great public speaking tips from his own experience so listen carefully right to the end.

You will find a link to Dado's websites and his social media profiles in the show notes at blog.speakersbase.com.

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This is Episode 18 and my guest today is Ianka Fleerackers from The Thought Leaders Academy.

Ianka is an Inspirational Speaker, a Moderator and a Public Speaking Trainer at the Thought Leaders Academy.

Ianka shares some great speaking tips and advice from her career both as an actress and speaking coach.

We talk about overcoming our fear of the audience and why we should give them a story to hang on to. We also discuss why we should use speaking language instead of written language when writing our speech.

You will find a link to Ianka's websites and her social media profiles in the show notes at blog.speakersbase.com.

This is Episode 17 and my guest today is Marnick Vandebroek from standupcompany.com.

Marnick is a full-time speaker, a speaker coach and moderator who also loves to do stand-up comedy. Marnick is a full-time speaker, a speaker coach and moderator who also loves to do stand-up comedy.

In our discussion today, Marnick shares a number of great insights and tips about:• Getting bookings • Bringing your certain unique edge to the stage • Bringing your hobby to your talk • The importance of not being a Diva and being yourself on stage • And Pricing

Remember, you can create your own FREE speaker portfolio and let event organisers find you at Speakersbase.com.

Marie is a Professional Speaking Coach & Trainer. Maire is also an award-winning Toastmaster and passionately that anyone can be a brilliant public speaker.   In this interview, Marie shares her experience regarding speech writing and delivery. She also gives some great insights specifically for those of us who know what we want to say but do not always know the best way to say it.

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Episode 15 – 'The art of storytelling and how it can improve your public speaking'.

Our guest today is Eamon O'Brien.

Eamonn is a Corporate Storytelling Expert, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Author, and Executive Public Speaking Coach.   In addition to being one of Europe's leading authorities on high impact business storytelling, Eamonn is also the Founder of The Reluctant Speakers Club – where he has helped thousands of business leaders to speak with unprecedented clarity, persuasion and confidence.   He's also the author of 'How to make Powerful Speeches (which is now required reading in many US law schools)', a co-founder of #GoDoVideo, a recent President of Professional Speaking Association Ireland, an award-winning vlogger on 'how to speak memorably' and a regular guest lecturer at Trinity Business School in Dublin.

His podcast is included in the list of top 100 small business podcasts by Small Biz Trends.

In our discussion today, Eamon shares a number of great tips about storytelling on stage.

To create your FREE speaker portfolio and join Europe's largest online speaking community - go to www.speakersbase.com

This is episode 14 of the Speakersbase.com podcast and my guest today is Anthony Garvey. Anthony is going to discuss How to Present Naked (and by that he means presenting without notes and PowerPoint, rather than clothes!).

Hello and welcome to this week's episode – my guest today is Samantha Kelly, also known as the Tweeting Goddess.

Samantha grew her business and profile using Twitter and now gets asked to speak at events both in Ireland and abroad.

In our discussion today, Samantha shares a number of great tips both for speakers and event organisers.

You can also use the code 'podcast' to receive a €10 discount off a ticket to the Women's Inspire Event in Dublin on the 10th of October.

You can also connect with Samantha via:

• Her Website
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Women's Inspire Network - Taking it to the next level
• Social Media Bootcamp

Hello and welcome to this week's episode – I am your host, Johnny Beirne and my guest today is Moira Geary.

Moira shares some wonderful insights and advice from her vast experience that will help you identify the life you want and how to start taking the right steps to achieving it.

Moira also has a lot of experience when it comes to creating online programmes and getting out of the 'time for money' trap. So, if you are thinking about creating or already have your own online course or programme, this part of the interview is especially for you.

During the interview, Moira also shares some great tips about the benefits of being a panellist at a seminar and the distinction between being trainer and speaker when on the stage.

You can also connect with Moira via:

• Website
• Free 7-Day Positivity Project
• Twitter
• Facebook Page
• Facebook Group
• LinkedIn

Welcome to this week's episode – I am your host, Johnny Beirne and my guest today is the inspirational Nikki Bradley from The Motivation Factory.ie.

In this interview Nikki shares with us how she remains motivated every day in addition to taking on physical challenges on a regular basis despite being a permanent crutch user. Nikki also gives us advice on how we can be more authentic in our public speaking.

Nikki is also taking part in a 4 peak challenge on the 21st of July. 

You can also connect with Nikki via:

• Her website
• GoFundMe
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Linkedin
• Instagram

Podcast Episode No. 10 – 'Public Speaking Tips' with Mark Pooler.

Hello and welcome to this week's episode, my guest today is Mark Pooler who is based in the UK.

Mark helps speakers and coaches build and monetize their business through his Brilliance Programme.

Mark recently published a book entitled 'Tips to create the life you desire' which is available on Amazon.

In this interview, Mark shares some of his public speaking experience including what to focus on and the common mistakes to avoid.

Website - http://www.markstephenpooler.com/

Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/markpooler1

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-stephen-pooler-56ab0a121/

Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/961875933962167/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MarkStephenPooler/