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I see so many people with a great story to tell and an important message to share getting deflated and frustrated after their talks.
Even after people in the audience come up after and say…
"that was so inspirational … thank you"
They get upset and frustrated because despite being inspired, no-one takes action.
And when that happens it leads to the inevitable question.
What am I doing wrong?
The problem is that so many people confuse being 'inspirational' with being 'motivational'. But being inspirational isn't enough.
Your talk also needs to create the desire in your audience to do something. Which is what 'motivational' actually means.
And that's what this show will help you to do.
Enjoy!
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I reached out to invite Gavin Howarth to be a guest on the podcast for a number of reasons.
Firstly, he writes some of the most engaging and authentic posts I've seen on LinkedIN that get a lot of traction
Secondly, one of his posts made reference to an experience he had whilst waiting to do a talk recently, and I knew that this would be useful to you.
Thirdly, he is a brilliant leader and has a powerful vision for his company and his team that I am sure will be an inspiration to you.
So … who is he?
Well Gavin is the Managing Director of Howarths, and his company helps thousands of other businesses manage one of the most challenging aspects of navigating growth - taking on and managing people.
Howarths advises companies on HR, Employment law, Health & Safety, and getting the best out of a team, and their client retention rate is incredibly high.
In this show we cover what it takes to be a great leader and create a high performance culture underpinned by people who love to come to work.
But we of course also look at how Gavin has embraced authentic storytelling in his talks and linkedIn posts to grow a big following and attract more clients.
Enjoy!
What you'll discover:
All things Gavin:
Website - www.howarths-uk.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinhowarth/
https://www.wecroak.com
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama
Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)
Books:
Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch
Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker
Resources:
Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge
Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.
Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
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If you want your talks to stand out, inspire, entertain and be more memorable, then you need to use stories and humour.
Getting the right stories together and crafting appropriate jokes are the first thing you need to get right, but that doesn't guarantee things will go the way you want. That's because there is another issue that I see tripping people up in this area, and often they're not even aware that they're doing it.
That's what I want to cover today.
I'm going to share exactly what this problem is and also show you what you need to do to stop it from sabotaging your success.
Enjoy!
What you'll learn:
And more!!
Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club
(Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)
Books:
Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch
Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker
Resources:
UNICEF UKRAINE AID
RED CROSS UKRAINE AID
Nail Your Signature Talk Programme
Take the Snackable Story Challenge
The Speaking Club Facebook Group
The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc
www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch
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Elevator pitches are often thought of as only relevant for entrepreneurs, sales people and business owners. But I'm here to let you know that if you are an employee, then you need to understand how to create a pitch too.
In this show, I'm going to share all the reasons why you need a pitch, the big mistakes people make, and the ingredients of a great pitch.
My aim is that you understand what you need to do to create a pitch that works, and gives you the confidence to share about what you do, or your idea or project in a way that will shine.
If you want to always be ready to take your shot, then this is for you!
Enjoy!
What you'll learn:
And more!!
Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club
(Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)
Books:
Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch
Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker
Resources:
UNICEF UKRAINE AID
RED CROSS UKRAINE AID
Nail Your Signature Talk Programme
Take the Snackable Story Challenge
The Speaking Club Facebook Group
The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc
www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch
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In this episode I've pulled together insights from four powerhouse networkers, and each of them is an expert in creating value and building relationships. What they share will make sure you grow your network powerfully and authentically, so that your business or career prospers and you make some great friends along the way.
Devora Zack has carved out a reputation as a networking guru, and what she has to share about authentic networking is valid whether you're doing it online or eyeball to eyeball.
She's been featured in many publications and media such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, Women's Health and Fast Company - to name but a few!
Stefan Thomas believes that putting effort into building and sustaining relationships at scale, over time, has benefits for every person, whether they own their own business, work for a company, or do a mixture of both. The trouble is that as Stefan says:
"What most people think networking is, and what it actually is, are two very different things."
Peter Beaumont has led the marketing teams for some of the most iconic global brands, in a career spanning over 80 countries. In that time he figured out the secret to managing and building strategic business relationships, and now he speaks and consults with other companies using his six step process to help them develop more powerful connections and take things to the next level.
Brandon Fong learned lessons at a young age from his parents that enabled him to master three of the most important skills that an entrepreneur needs for success. At 22 using those skills he made a connection that would change his life. He has continued to build on those skills and today he is on the journey to his own seven figure business and is helping entrepreneurs use his 'Magic Connection' method to develop relationships that will change their lives too.
Enjoy!
What you'll discover:
Devora:
Stefan:
Peter:
Brandon:
Guest Links:
All things Devora:
Website: https://www.myonlyconnect.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devora.zack
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devora-zack
Books*:
Networking for People Who Hate Networking
Singletasking: Get More Done One Thing at a Time
Managing for People Who Hate Managing
All things Stefan:
stefanthomas.biz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanthomasnetworking/
https://www.instagram.com/thenetworkingretreat/
Books*:
Instant Networking by Stefan Thomas
Business Networking for Dummies by Stefan Thomas
Win the Room by Stefan Thomas
All things Brandon:
https://brandon-fong.com
Search for the The 7 Figure Millennials Podcast
Magic Connection Method: www.magicconnectionmethod.com
More advanced training and bonuses: www.bfo.ng/tsc
Twitter: @BrandonSFong
All things Peter:
Website: http://connxn.net
LinkedIn: Peter M Beaumont
Twitter: @pbeaumConnXN
Email: [email protected]
Books*:The Relationship Roadmap - Peter Beaumont
Full Episode Links
The Inside Track to Networking Like a Boss! With Devora Zack - 128
How to Build and Grow Your Professional Network with Stefan Thomas - 201
How to Captivate the Room When You're Networking on Zoom - 144
How to Make that One Connection That Could Change Everything with Brandon Fong - 147
Why You Need to Be More Strategic About Business Relationships with Peter Beaumont - 143
Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge
Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.
Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
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With a Master's in Health Science, Verla Fortier is a former Director of Surgery at The Toronto Hospitals in Toronto, Ontario and a retired Associate Professor of Nursing at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
She is also a returning guest to The Speaking Club, and she is back because she has written a new book that I believe will save lives.
In episode 88, her first interview with me, she shared her own story of what happened when she was diagnosed with systemic lupus just a few days before she was due to retire to her hometown of Manitoba.
That led to her writing her first book, 'Take Back Your Outside Mindset', creating a podcast, and becoming a speaker and expert about green space. If you haven't heard that interview then do have a listen.
At around the same time she received her lupus diagnosis, Verla's lifelong friend Lesley, died of a sudden cardiac arrest on a three day road trip. Verla couldn't understand why it happened, because Lesley had been a healthy woman.
The mystery surrounding Lesley's passing stopped Verla from being able to accept and grieve the passing of her best friend. It haunted her so much that as soon as she was strong enough, she set out to solve it.
Her latest book is the result of that investigation, and what Verla discovered about what happened to her friend on that road trip is shocking.
Enjoy!
What you'll discover:
All things Verla:
Website - Treesmendus.com
Take Back Your Outside Mindset by Verla Fortier
Take Back Your Outside Mindset Workbook by Verla Fortier
Optimise Your Heart Rate by Verla Fortier
Resources:
Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge
Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.
Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
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So many organisations struggle to implement change effectively. Certainly in my many years of being involved in projects and big change programmes, I rarely saw one that didn't overrun, exceed the budget and lose employee goodwill along the way. It wasn't until I left the corporate world and trained in marketing, sales and influencing that I understood why it happened so often, and how to proactively dismantle the barriers and obstacles that get in the way.
So … in this show I want to answer two questions for you:
And just so that we're on the same page … to me successful change means minimal deviation from plan and budget, minimal disruption and minimal loss of employee goodwill.
Enjoy!
What you'll learn:
And more!!
Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club
(Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)
Books:
Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch
Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker
Resources:
UNICEF UKRAINE AID
RED CROSS UKRAINE AID
Nail Your Signature Talk Programme
Take the Snackable Story Challenge
The Speaking Club Facebook Group
The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc
www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch
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If you listened to episode 218 of the show you will have heard me talking to AnnMarie Wyncoll, who helps people write and publish their books.
But one thing that AnnMarie was very clear on was that once the book is written whether you're with a publishing company or self-publishing - the marketing and promotion of that book pretty much rests with you.
You probably won't be surprised to hear that speaking is one of the most effective ways to build an audience and make more book sales.
But you don't often get specific advice about what to put in the talk and how to adapt it for the multiple speaking mediums that you can use to get your message out there.
That's where this episode comes in.
Enjoy!
What you'll learn:
And more!!
Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club
(Take a photo of your review and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)
Books:
Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch
Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker
Resources:
UNICEF UKRAINE AID
RED CROSS UKRAINE AID
Nail Your Signature Talk Programme
Take the Snackable Story Challenge
The Speaking Club Facebook Group
The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc
www.lemon-squeeze.co.uk/crunch
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Have you got a story to tell?
Do you have a big message to share?
Perhaps you should consider writing a book.
Just like a great talk, a book is a fantastic way to bring that message or story alive for people and in a way that you can scale… as long as it's done in the right way.
But there are many potential traps waiting to slow you down, or stop you from getting the book finished and out into the world, that's where this show can help.
My guest AnnMarie Wyncoll is an author and founder of Begin a Book. Her desire to become an author was born when she had an epiphany about her life with a toilet brush in her hand.
Unfortunately, her journey was fraught with obstacles to overcome, but she didn't give up and eventually she held her first book in her hands.
Today, through her company Begin a Book, she makes the book creation process stress free and easy for other aspiring authors.
In this show, she will be sharing how to avoid the pitfalls of publishing and she'll also be giving you some brilliant advice to make sure your book has the best chance of reaching the people who need to read it.
Enjoy!
What you'll discover:
All things AnnMarie:
www.beginabook.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmariewyncoll/
Resources:
Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge
Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.
Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
Thanks for listening!
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Your voice is one of the most neglected, yet most important tools you have as a public speaker. Your ability to be heard clearly, to last out the talk energetically, and to connect powerfully with the emotions of your audience are all reliant on your voice. That's why for the first of the insights episodes, I have pulled together highlights from some of the best voice artists and teachers to help you ensure that you are looking after and fully utilising this incredible instrument.
First up, joining me on the show is Jay Miller. Jay has spent the last 20 years training speakers, actors and business people how to develop a great voice, as well as overcome anxiety around public speaking. He is now one of Canada's finest voice and speech coaches, appearing across the Canadian media, and his work has had a profound effect, not only on building compelling and engaging voices, but also on the lives of those people that work with him.
Helen Langford is a voice actor, who absolutely loves the sound of her own voice … and so do lots of others. She works for many corporate clients, including household names, and every day she tells stories, explains tricky concepts, promotes brilliant ideas and gets to be somebody new!
Kristin Linklater has sadly passed away since recording the original interview, which makes what she shares even more precious. She had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and actor in Europe and America, working with some of the most prestigious theatre companies and dramatic institutions in the world. She also wrote one of the seminal books on voice technique based on hearing 'the person, not the voice
Enjoy!
What you'll discover:
Jay:
Sarah:
Helen:
Kristin:
Guest Links:
All things Jay:
Jay's Website –http://voiceandspeech.com
Jay's YouTube Channel - Visit Voice & Speech on YouTube
Discounted video course
Jay Miller: The Back Exercise Video - https://youtu.be/_97RZ7uRuQs
All things Helen:
https://www.helenlangfordvoiceovers.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helensvoice/
All things Kristin:
https://www.linklatervoice.com
Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater
Freeing Shakespeare's Voice by Kristin Linklater
Full Guest Episode Links:
Episode 047 - Raise Your Voice with Jay Miller
Episode 053 - Four Tools to Help Avoid Being a Dull Speaker by Sarah Archer
Episode 076 - How to tell a Story with Your Voice with Helen Langford
Episode 116 - Setting Your Authentic Voice Free for Great Public Speaking with Kristin Linklater
Resources:
The consonant scale warm up:
Ba ba ba bee, ba ba ba baa, ba ba ba, bee, bee, bee, baa, baa, baa, boo, boo, boo
Ca ca ca cee, ca ca ca caa, ca ca ca cee, cee, cee caa, caa, caa, coo, coo, coo
And so on!
Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge
Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club 'Live' Membership
Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.
Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.
https://www.saraharcher.co.uk
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