World of Speakers

Build a thought leading blog. Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Patel, the founder or co-founder of Quicksprout, Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies in the world. Ryan and Neil talk about how to get noticed by audiences and grow your business through content marketing. Specifically, how building a blog can position you as a thought leader and help you attract more speaking opportunities. Listen to this podcast to find out: - Why you need to start sharing content to reach new markets. - How to write a blog: the format, words, and what to write about. - How many times you should write a week and why. - What modern audiences are looking for, and how you can deliver. - Why aiming to really help people helps you in the long run.

Gaining confidence to get on stage and get paid. Ryan Foland speaks with Angela Lussier, an author, podcast host, and award-winning speaker. Angela is the founder of the Speaking School for Women, as well a the CEO of the Speaker Sisterhood, an organization aimed at helping women find their voice and confidence, both on and off stage. What happens when two expert speaker podcast hosts get together? A lot of laughter and a lot superb advice for speakers of all levels. In this podcast, Ryan and Angela cover topics such as building confidence, finding your niche, and having fun with your audience. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How speaking will build your confidence and impact your work, life, and relationships. - How to find your specific niche based on what you are passionate about and what you’ve been successful at doing. - Why it is essential to read your audience before and while on stage. - When to transition from speaking for free to being paid to speak - Some simple breathing exercises that will help anyone calm their nerves before starting to speak

Influence as a currency. Ryan Foland speaks with Teresa de Grosbois, co-founder of the Global Influence Summit and a bestselling author on how local word of mouth can suddenly turn into an epidemic. Teresa specializes on the topics of influence and success. As the Chair of the Evolutionary Business Council, Teresa leads an international, invitation-only council of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success. In this podcast interview, Ryan and Teresa explore influence: what it means to be influential, what speakers at any level can do to build their influence, and why you need to share your influence when you’ve got it. Listen to this podcast to find out: - What creates mass influence, and how to translate it and leverage it. - How to use the cycle of reciprocity to build your business - Why it is essential to give influence to the event host when you are on stage - How to get your audience to remember 96% of what you say - Why you need to get really good at the 20-person crowd if you want to get paid

Telling stories that stick. Ryan Foland speaks with Ivan Misner, is the founder of BNI, the world's largest business networking company, which has over 8,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. He has amassed a wealth of knowledge about what works, and what doesn’t, when networking. Ryan and Ivan dive into what makes some stories stick with their audiences, and how to use sticky stories to network more effectively, offer better presentations, and engage your audience. Listen to this podcast to find out: - Networking, and why you need to start listening. - The scoop on elevator pitches in 2018. - The five steps to an effective presentations. - When to speak for free, and when to get paid. - How to tell stories that stick with your audience and help you build your business.

Audience-centred presentations. Ryan Foland speaks with Rebekah Radice, the author of “Social Media Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Growth,” and recognized digital marketing expert. Rebekah has trained thousands of growth focused leaders on how to build a purpose-driven marketing system. Ryan and Rebekah discuss extensively how audience-centred presentations work to spread your message effectively, build your speaking brand, and help keep pre-performance nervousness at bay. Listen to this podcast to find out: - What your audience cares about, and how to use this to power your message. - How to change your focus from a generic message to one specifically created for the audience you are in front of. - How to refocus yourself if you feel you are getting off track - 10 ways to calm down and channel your energy before getting on stage. - How to use a direct outreach to event organizers approach to get more speaking opportunities (and what to prepare before you contact them.)

Choclate bunnies, bowling, and broadswords: how to break into the speaking industry. Ryan Foland speaks with Cynthia Johnson, a digital marketing and brand development expert. She is a thought leader and specialist when it comes to cutting edge social media, and building online influence. In this entertain interview, Ryan and Cynthia jump between a lot of topics: from how to get paid to speak by big companies, to how to use, or not to use, social media on stage. This talk is both engaging and loaded with great info for speakers of all levels. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How knowing your content inside out has a major effect on your ability to connect and offer value to your audience. - How to impact an entire audience by starting with one person. - Why you need to rehearse if you want to hit the big leagues of speaking. - One important tip for making contact and getting booked by big companies and organizations. - Selfies: yes or no? Practical tips for using social media on stage.

TEDx: Advice from a TEDx Coach. Ryan Foland speaks with Igor Celikovic, a TEDx Speaker Coach. After working with TEDx for 9 years: Igor has become an expert on what works on the TEDx stage—and what doesn’t. His insights are important for any speaker who is looking to create TEDx-worthy talks. Ryan and Igor clearly outline how speakers can structure their talk, by tapping into the techniques Igor has used with dozens of first-time TED speakers. Listen to the interview, and see the infographic below for more on how to structure your talk effectively. Listen to this podcast to find out: - Why TED has taken the speaking world by storm, and why the format is perfect for sharing ideas. - Some of the mistakes first time TED-speakers make, and how to avoid them. - How to craft a TEDx worthy talk. - Tips on creating an introduction and title that will catch your audience’s attention and engage them from the start. - Ideas on what to say, and what not to say, when talking to an event organizer.

Becoming a thought leader. Ryan Foland speaks with Dorie Clark, a marketing strategy consultant and author, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She is a branding expert who works with organizations and individuals on building a successful, thought-leading brand. One of the most interesting parts of this dynamic interview is where Dorie and Ryan explore how to transition into being an influential thought leader who gets paid to share their ideas. As many novice and mid-level speakers struggle to break through to the keynote stage, the insights shared in this interview can inspire a boost to the next level. Listen to this podcast to find out: - Why starting with unpaid speaking gigs can help you build your business immensely in the future. - Two tools you can use to improve your speaking and connect more deeply and effectively with audiences. - How to mix up your presentation so that you can customize it to each audience you present to. - The three things it takes to become a thought leader in your industry - How to transition from free to paid speaking engagements

How to be consistently creative. Ryan Foland speaks with Bob Stromberg, a comedian, and speaker with the perfect blend of standup, story and shtick. He teaches audience, in a light and hilarious way, how to cultivate creativity, using hilarious and tender stories from his own experience. Ryan and Bob cover a lot of ground in this podcast, but dive deeply into very practical techniques speakers (and all people in the creative industry) can use to make creativity a habit, so that you never run out of great, fresh, inspirational material. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to be consistently creative, avoid creativity blocks, and be inspired everyday. - Do you need a booking agent? What exactly do they do? - What hasn’t changed in marketing in the past 40 years. - Fundamentals of becoming an expert speaker - Why you need to do what brings you the most joy

Becoming adept at adapting. Ryan Foland speaks with Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot in aviation history and a master of adaptation. Born without arms she has learned to conquer physical barriers, and achieve the seemingly impossible. Ryan and Jessica talk about how adapting to your situation is a necessary skill for everyone, and how a positive perspective can open door to unimaginable possibilities. They also discuss how from a small, niche start, Jessica successfully grew her speaking business, to now giving talks around the world. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to take your adversities and turn them into your power. - The truth about speakers’ bureaus, and whether you really need them or not. - The number one thing you need to grow your speaking business [Spoiler: It’s referrals. Jessica explains how to get them.] - How keeping a positive outlook can not only benefit those around you, but can be the difference between success and failure. - Why flawless speakers are a myth, and how being honest about flaws makes great speakers.