World of Speakers

Ryan Foland speaks with Chris Barton. An Innovation Keynote Speaker and the Founder and Creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music. He holds 12 patents and played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Chris talk about adding emotions to the humor to bring the audience in and keep them attached while speaking in public. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on connections, vulnerability, and stories.

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Max talk about how you can feel empowered to want to share your story with others so that they can learn from it. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on having a full grip on your story so you can communicate it properly as a public speaker.

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mark talk about giving your audience the pathway, showing them different stories, and helping them understand what it means to partner with you. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to validate your speaking style, and a few certain things you should aim to teach your audience.

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Cynthia talk about how to take the audience on a learning journey with you when you speak. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to stand out and share your own stories authentically.

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Vivian talk about carrot cake as an analogy for DEI, how to activate people and bring them into a certain story funnel, and the importance of having access to tools as a public speaker. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to use social media in different ways and learn how to play the PR game.

Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sicola, a speaker, coach and leadership communication expert who helps people hone their Vocal Executive Presence. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laura talk about the importance of mastering the three C's – that's the ability to Command the room or the screen, to Connect with the audience and to Close the deal. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on slowing down and have an emotional impact, a cognitive impact, and a behavioral impact on your audience.

Ryan Foland speaks with Gordon Bufton, who is a creator, serial entrepreneur, humanitarian, explorer, and founder of GeniusCreators.org. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Gordon talk about being able to make decisions that serve your speaking career. One of the key messages in this discussion is how to bring value to your audience by connecting with them, and whenever you give a speech, make sure you give the best speech that you can in that moment. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on making decisions, giving a speech, and being successful in your speaking career.

Sailing through adversities. Ryan Foland speaks with speaks with Dustin Reynolds. The first double amputee to sail around the world alone. He is an Environmentalist, a Humanist and an International Man of Mystery. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Dustin talk about overcoming adversities and making choices with the situation that you have. One of the key messages in this interview is living our lives and have a positive impact because after all, this world is a fairly safe place if we just get out there and travel and spend time with others, people are really kind. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on sailing and sharing your stories to the world.

Ryan Foland speaks with James Taylor, an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and James talk about becoming a professional speaker. James also shares his tips on waiving your speaking fee – not speaking for free. One of the key messages in this interview is there's never been a bad time to be a speaker. As long as you are passionate about what you do and determined to be a professional speaker and improve your speaking business, you can succeed. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on becoming the professional speaker you dreamed to be.

Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Butler, a speaker, author and workplace strategist who helps organizations create workplaces where employees thrive. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff talk about how to approach your craft to find patterns and see what works and what doesn't in formulating your speaker algorithm. One of the key messages in this interview is how to get booked when there are more speakers than there are engagements. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on having conversations with event planners who have the budget to be able to afford you.