In just 14 minutes, I’ll show you simple, proven techniques to overcome nerves, speak with confidence, and transform your public speaking skills. Whether you're preparing for an important presentation, leading meetings, or just want to level up your communication skills, this video will help you take the next step.

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00:00 Why you should listen to me

00:48 The 5 biggest presentation myths and how to cover come them

05:21 How to benchmark your public speaking skills skills

05:46 The PRO technique most people don't think about

06:56 The acting skill I learned that changed everything

09:14 How to own the room without even trying

11:05 What to do if it all goes wrong

12:23 The secret acting tool that will transform your performance

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Struggling to get your point across? Wish you could articulate your thoughts more clearly? Whether you're speaking in meetings, presentations, or everyday conversations, clarity is key to being understood and respected. In this video, I’ll show you three simple yet powerful steps to make your communication clearer, more engaging, and more impactful.

🔹 Step 1: The Hidden Key to Speaking Clearly – If your body is tense, your words will be too. Learn how to unlock effortless speech with this simple technique.

🔹 Step 2: Make Every Word Hit with Power – Weak, mumbling speech loses people fast. I’ll show you how to add strength and precision to your voice so every word lands.

🔹 Step 3: Sharpen Your Speech Instantly – Sloppy articulation kills clarity. This final step will help you speak crisply and confidently so people actually hear what you mean.

Mastering these techniques will boost your confidence, make people listen, and help you command attention whenever you speak.

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Want to deliver a powerful close to your next presentation that leaves your audience wanting more? In this episode, I’ll tell you exactly how to end any speech like a PRO. Whether you're giving a high-stakes business update, delivering a keynote, a sales pitch, or speaking in public at a community event, your closing words determine how your message is remembered.

⛔ Discover the 3 common mistakes to avoid that weaken your impact

✅ Learn a proven 4-step formula to make your closing memorableYour final words should be your strongest! Whether you're crafting a persuasive pitch or delivering a captivating presentation, this video provides valuable tips to ensure your message resonates and your audience remembers you. Don't let your hard work fall flat at the final hurdle— watch now and close like a pro!

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Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you have—but most people completely kill their audience’s attention without even realising it. If you’ve ever felt like your stories fall flat, you might be making one of these 5 classic storytelling mistakes in your pitches and presentations.

My guest for this episode is Paul Dunn.

Paul is a 4-time TEDx speaker. He is a Senior Fellow in one of the World’s Leading Think Tanks and consults to and mentors leading-edge businesses around the world. He’s also the co-found or an amazing organisation called B1G1. 

I first heard Paul speak about B1G1 back in 2017 and was blown away by his passion and energy. I’m thrilled to have him on the podcast to share his experience and to dig into the ways that we can all make more impact in the world.

If you enjoy what you hear please leave a review, like, comment and subscribe. 

It would mean the world to me and will help this podcast reach as many people as possible. 

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

04:08 - Luck vs. Creation: The Role of Curiosity

07:11 - From Dover to Tokyo: A Life of Opportunities

10:13 - The Power of Words in Pitching

13:00 - Butterflies in Formation: Mastering Public Speaking

16:13 - Finding and Telling Your Stories

19:12 - The Storyteller's Influence on Generations

24:35 - The Power of Storytelling

25:17 - Wowing the Audience vs. Business Plans

29:46 - Impact and Purpose with B1G1

35:04 - Creating High Impact Cultures

35:34 - Overcoming Obstacles in Business

43:35 - Lessons from a Journey

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulb1g1/

Website: https://www.pauldunn.global/

Website: https://b1g1.com/

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If your audience is distracted or checking out there’s a simple cause. In this episode I share a secret tool used by the world’s greatest actors to keep the audience in the palms of their hands. If you want to get greater engagement in your pitches and presentations don’t miss this bite-sized episode.

My guest for this episode is Jeremy Schwartz, the former CEO of the Body Shop and Pandora.

Jeremy started his corporate career in marketing, working as Marketing Director on iconic projects for L'Oreal and Coca-Cola. 

He's now a sought-after leadership and sustainability speaker and the Chairperson of Kantar's Sustainability Transformation Practice.

I first met Jeremy on the speaking circuit at the beginning of covid and have always been impressed by his ability to simplify and distill complex ideas so I wanted to get on on the show to share his insight.

If you enjoy what you hear please leave a review, like, comment and subscribe. It would mean the world to me and will help this podcast reach as many people as possible.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:21 The Art of Pitching and Emotional Connections

07:22 Career Reflections and Missed Opportunities

10:07 Education and Early Career Choices

13:29 Balancing Logic and Creativity in Business

16:31 Navigating Corporate Innovation and Change

19:31 The Importance of Consumer Insights

22:14 Uncovering Purpose in Organisations

25:22 Leading with Purpose at The Body Shop

28:15 Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Business

31:16 Final Advice and Reflections

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschwartz-ned-speaker/

Instagram: jeremy.schwartz.82

Website: www.jeremy.schwartz.com

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My guest for this episode is Sean Weafer.

Sean is an internationally renowned, sales and leadership coach, a sought after conference speaker and the Founder of the Sellingis.Life sales enablement app.

The author of 'The Highly Trusted Advisor' and 'CASH: Coaching As a Side-Hustle', he’s worked with some of the giants like Microscoft, DLA Piper and Indeed.com but is equally at home coaching micro, small and medium sized clients across a diverse range of industries. 

When I speak to other speakers about who to follow in the world of sales, Sean’s name has come up time and again, so I’m delighted to have him on the show to share his insight. 

If you enjoy what you hear please leave a review, like, comment and subscribe. 

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00:00: Introduction

04:31: Navigating the Sales Landscape: Internal vs External Pitches

07:27: From Engineering to Sales: A Journey of Transformation

10:27: Building Relationships: Lessons from the Merchant Navy

13:35: The Shift from Expert to Influencer in Sales

16:25: The New Laws of Sales and Leadership Post-COVID

19:34: The Accidental Salesperson: A Personal Journey

26:13: Service-Oriented Sales Approach

29:03: The Evolution of Trust and AI

32:01: The Role of AI in Sales

34:03: Understanding Clients Through Questions

41:19: Sales as the Tip of the Spear

47:22: Reflections on Life and Growth

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Website: https://www.seanweafer.com

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My guest for this episode is Tony Morris. 

Tony is an International Communications Speaker, Best-selling author of 5 books, and his company, Tony Morris International has helped develop over 50,000 sales professionals, across 47 industries to perform at the top of their game.

I first met Tony several years ago and I love his no nonsense approach to sales success so I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about all things pitching, purpose and performance.

If you enjoy what you hear please leave a review, like, comment and subscribe. 

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction 

07:13 Passion for Selling and Persuasion

09:09 Influence of Tony's Father and the Power of Feedback

12:20 Mentally Squaring Employed Work with Training Others

16:24 Transition to Training and Codifying Sales Methodologies

19:34 Importance of Feedback and Asking Customers

21:48 The Evolution of Sales

25:02 The ASK Methodology

36:10 Finding Purpose and Engaging

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymorrisinternational/

Website: https://tonymorrisinternational.com/

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My guest for this episode is Chris Wynn.

Chris began his career as a journalist, going on to become Editorial Director for Informa, a FTSE 100 business.

He then moved to Ofcom - the communications regulator in the UK - working his way up the ranks to become Director of Communications. He’s now Director of Communications for the John Lewis Partnership, home to two of the UK's most loved brands, John Lewis and Waitrose, where he leads corporate and public affairs, brand communications, internal communications and the Gazette, the Partnership’s in- house magazine.

I first met Chris whilst he was at Ofcom and was really honoured when he asked me to speak to the top leaders at John Lewis about storytelling a couple of years ago. He’s an expert in his field and I’m delighted to have him on the show to share his insight on the importance of purpose and storytelling in communication.

If you enjoy what you hear please leave a review, like, comment and subscribe. 

It would mean the world to me and will help this podcast reach as many people as possible. 

You don’t want to miss this! 

Enjoy!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction 

06:07 - From Journalism to Communications

11:32 - The Role of AI in Content Creation

21:41 - The Unique Story of the John Lewis Partnership

26:14 - The Employee-Owned Business Model

32:11 - The Evolution of Purpose

50:35 - The Importance of the Christmas Advert

Episode Links:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wynn-2194621/

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