The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

Margot Leitman is the founder of the storytelling program at Upright Citizen's Brigade, five-time winner of The Moth, and a winner of the Moth GrandSLAM. She is also author of 'Long Story Short – The only storytelling guide you'll ever need.' Given that the best stories are personal ones, it seemed like a no brainer to get Margot on the show to share how she creates and tells award winning stories.

In this show she shares ideas for where you should get your stories, how you should structure them to connect with your audience, how to start off, the way to add pace, humour and emotion to keep people engaged…and what happened when she started bleeding on stage! It's a must for speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to get better at telling stories to grow their business or brand.

What you'll learn:

FaceBook / Twitter / Instagram: @MargotLeitman

Margot's website

Long Story Short by Margot Leitman

Margot's Winning Grandslam Story

Other Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

The Amours of Lillie Langtry – Edinburgh Fringe

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Jeremy Nicholas gave up on a career in engineering before he'd even started, choosing to pursue his passion for radio, (even though his Mum said he was boring). He spent many years in broadcasting, also doing voiceover work, (you will recognize his dulcet tones if you are a FIFA Football video game fan), and trying his hand at stand-up comedy, before transitioning to a career in speaking. He is known for being a funny story teller and has many tales to draw on from when things went wrong on broadcasts for the Beeb.

In this show he gives the lowdown on the different types of speaking and talks us through how he prepares for each. He shares how he uses stories and props in his talks and how he teaches corporate clients how to be more engaging. You will also find out about his upcoming one man show, and his comedy trousers.

What you'll learn:

FaceBook / Twitter: @jeremy_nicholas

Jeremy's Website

Tour Dates for Jeremy's Edinburgh Fringe 2018 Show:

After Dinner Stories from my Disastrous Broadcasting Career.

June 15 Rad Fringe, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire

June 21 Museum of Comedy, Holborn, London

June 26 Hen and Chickens, Islington, London

June 30 Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Suffolk

July 4 Turk's Head, Twickenham, London.

July 26 Bread and Roses, Clapham, London.

Aug 1-27 Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Fringe

Other Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

Hey Mic – Amazon

The Speaker's Handbook – Bob Monkhouse Stewart Lee & the Top Gear Presenters Stewart Lee and Café Nero

The Amours of Lillie Langtry (the comedy play I'm in at Edinburgh Fringe)

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This show is like attending a mini-masterclass from a Hollywood expert. Michael Hauge has been involved with creating compelling stories for years. Mention Michael's name at any exclusive Hollywood party and everyone knows who he is and how he supercharges the power of story in their scripts.

He's written best-selling books on screenwriting, how to pitch your story in Hollywood, and a great new book about how entrepreneurs can tell their story, and those of their best customers to win more business.

Michael began working with entrepreneurs like Andre Chaperon and Russell Brunson to take their stories deeper and help their messages create amazing results. In this show, he is sharing the same lessons and value and I hope they help you to have as much success with stories in your business.

Enjoy!

What you'll learn

http://www.storymastery.com

Michael's Freebie – 6 Step Success Story E-book & Case Study

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.hauge.96

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michael_hauge

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Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

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This is the start of a storytelling themed month, here on The Speaking Club. I have some amazing guests coming up, all experts on storytelling, and with different expertise to share. On top of that, I will be sharing tips to help with your storytelling and public speaking, starting with this show, where I'm answering a question I get asked often… how can I find stories to share? If you're like many of the people I coach, you can feel stumped when it comes to finding stories for your presentations, teaching, or marketing copy. You know the value of using them… you know they help audiences to relate and connect to your talk, but you feel that you haven't got any worth sharing, or you can't find a story to work with the point you want to make.

Well, that's about to change. In this show, I'm giving you several techniques for exploring your life, and unlocking your memories. As you listen to the episode and work through the accompanying cheat sheet, you'll find stories bubbling to the surface in abundance. I'm also giving you some examples of stories from my own life, and I show you how I would use them in a business presentation from different angles.

What you'll learn:

• How to find stories from events
• Prompts for exploring your life episodes
• The seven story question categories for unlocking your story memories
• How you can relate stories back to your presentation or copy message

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Resources:

Story Generator Cheat Sheet

Yes Man – Danny Wallace

Episode 5 – Secrets to Storytelling Part One

Episode 7 – Secrets to Storytelling Part Two

Episode 9 – Secrets to Storytelling Part Three

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Richard Wiseman is a man of many talents…he started off in magic and still acts as a creative consultant to the world's best magicians and illusionists, TV shows, and movies…and if he's not advising on them he's presenting them. He is a Professor of Psychology, and his research has been published across the world, alongside being a 10-time author of some of the most popular business psychology books today. His books have been translated into over 20 languages, and many of them explore the science of success, and focus on practical, evidence-based, techniques that improve people's personal and professional lives.

Alongside all of this he speaks around two to three times a week and has two YouTube channels 'In 59 Seconds' and 'Quirkology' that have over 2 million subscribers and 500 million views. Described as one of the most "innovative experimental psychologists in the world today", and "one of the top 100 people that make Britain a nice place to live", he's clearly got lots to share on the secret of success, how to make your stuff, (even science stuff), engaging

Enjoy!

What you'll learn

http://www.richardwiseman.com

Richard's Books:

The Luck Factor

59 Seconds

Night School

Quirkology

How to Remember Everything

101 Bets You Will Always Win – The Science of the Seemingly Impossible

Rip it Up – Forget Positive Thinking it's Time for Positive Action

Paranormality – The Science of the Supernatural

Did You Spot The Gorilla?: How to Recognise the Hidden Opportunities in Your Life

The As If Principle

Richard's You Tube Channels:

Quirkology - https://www.youtube.com/user/Quirkology

In 59 Seconds - https://www.youtube.com/user/In59seconds

Other Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking – Dale Carnegie

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Lee Jackson is a Past President of the Professional Speaking Association, a motivational speaker, author and coach who knows his onions. He regularly coaches experts on how to design their slides in a way that connects with regular people.

Speaking to teenagers and young adults, was a challenge that Lee conquered early on in his journey, and one which laid the foundation for the speaking and coaching success he enjoys today. He continues to give motivational talks in the education sector, alongside the keynotes he delivers in the corporate world, and his down to earth and playful style make sure he is very much in demand. This episode is jam packed with gems that will help you get more confident, get more engaging and generally get better at public speaking.

What you'll learn

http://www.leejackson.biz

Get Good at Public Speaking Book

Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

Nancy Duarte – Slideology Book

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Malcolm Gregory hasn't always been a confident speaker, and in his early days he was keen to avoid doing presentations because he didn't feel that he fitted the mould. Eventually, he discovered the secret to unlocking his confidence as a speaker and has used speaking to stand out and win business ever since.

Malcolm has developed a reputation known for his ability to "dispel complexity and reduce challenging scenarios to simple and ordered next steps". Within the legal profession he is recognised as a leader in his field of employment law, and he can often be found in court arguing cases for his clients. As a Speaker he is sought-after because he is able to make employment law engaging and is in demand as much for his presentations and training, as he is for advising on difficult cases. In this show he is sharing the secret he discovered to make him a successful speaker, alongside some great tips for making mundane content memorable.

What you'll learn

http://www.roydswithyking.com

email: [email protected]

Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

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Accountants can sometimes have a bit of a reputation, and Mark Lee has certainly got one! After 30 years in the industry, sprinkled with some magic, he switched from advising businesses on accountancy, to speaking to accountants about business. Today, he is one of the biggest influencers in the profession, he is also Treasurer of the Magic Circle, a coach, mentor and writer, all of which he does alongside his speaking.

He specialises in advising professionals how to make themselves stand out as a business and as an individual, using a combination of stories, magic tricks, and great tools to help people move forward. He can be controversial, and challenging, but always with the right balance of fun and positivity to make sure his message lands. In this show he is sharing some of his secrets to making your talks more engaging, based on his time as a professional speaker, and many years performing magic.

What you'll learn

http://bookmarklee.co.uk/speaking/

All social platforms - @bookmarklee

Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

Win the Crowd – Steve Cohen

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In episode 019, I gave you what I believe are the essentials for humour, and in this show, I've got some more of the good stuff for you.

Most people are worried that using humour is risky, that it will sound forced, and that if they do a 'joke' and the audience doesn't laugh, it will undermine their credibility. That's why in this show I'm sharing tools and techniques that you can use in a very low risk way, in other words, it won't matter if the audience doesn't 'get it'. Even if you don't think you're funny, I believe you will be able to use these tips to make your content funnier and more engaging, which will help you grow your brand, career or business.

What you'll learn:

• How to recognise and use your creator and critic modes effectively.
• The Rule of Three and how you can use it to make people laugh without forcing the gag.
• Why it's important to keep things brief.
• How getting specific will crack people up.
• Why you should use characters and get personal.
• How using dialogue will bring your characters to life and make them funnier.
• How you can get more comedy mileage by using topical and local references.

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Resources:

Episode 019 – Humour for Speakers 101

Jon Acuff Speech

Jon Acuff Website

Sensational Speaker Rehearsal Blueprint

Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker

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How do you find the fortitude, determination and resilience to keep going in the face of adversity? How do you show your vulnerability in a way that inspires others and builds your credibility? Harriet Waley-Cohen has transitioned from addict to entrepreneur, from unhappily married wife to successful single mum…overcoming even more struggles along the way. Today, she speaks to young people in order for them to avoid some of the bear traps we can fall into, and also to adults who haven't been able to do so.

On this show Harriet shares how she uses vulnerability in her speaking and coaching, to help others beat their own demons, and grow her business.

What you'll learn

www.harrietwaleycohen.com

@harriet_WC (Twitter and Instagram)

FB Group Harriet's Inner Circle

Resources*

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill (Original)

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