World of Speakers

Do one great thing a day. Ryan Foland speaks with Colin Sprake, a multi-million dollar business owner turned consultant and speaker, who has taught thousands of entrepreneurs how to build profitable, sustainable business with soul— businesses that make a positive impact. Ryan and Colin talk about what is means to grow a speaking business with soul, and why having a message that created a positive impact on both your audiences and the world is the key to success. Listen to this podcast to find out: - The 3 keys to true audience engagement, that will keep them coming back for years. - Why, companies like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Google all started out with a purpose before they monetized. - Why doing great comes before being great, and how to remove your ego from the equation. - What the difference is between authentic, real, and vulnerable, when it comes to speaking on stage. - The substantial effects setting positive intentions can have: on your nerves, your audience, and your ability to build a booming speaking business.

Inspiring through meaningful connections. Ryan Foland speaks with Leon Logothetis, an author, TV Host, and cause adventurer. Best known for his Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries”, Leon travels around the world sharing an important and inspiring message: there is kindness in all of us, and we choose whether to make the world better—or not—with it. This interview will offer you a wave of inspiration, to not only find and follow your passion (and create a job from it), but to also be a little bit kinder in your day to day, and see the best in people, wherever you meet them. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How one man left his high-profile finance job to travel the world spreading a simple message of kindness. - Why it’s important to form connections with people that will inspire them and lead to more opportunities, and a better world. - How to see the best in people, no matter where you meet them. - How to make the transition between giving talks for free to getting paid. - Some key tips on customizing each talk to the audience you are in front of instead of offering a canned speech.

Hitchhiker’s guide to professional speaking. Ryan Foland speaks with Tomislav Perko, a travel writer from Croatia. He uses alternative ways of traveling – hitchhiking, couchsurfing, working/volunteering, and manages to wander around the world with just a little bit of money in his pocket, meeting the most amazing people on the way. His insights are unique and inspiring. Ryan and Tomislav talk about the parallels between hitchhiking and professional speaking, drawing lines between how to engage an audience of one (the driver) or speaking to a large audience on stage. They also dive deep into how to turn your passion into a career. Listen to this podcast to find out: - What this hitchhiker has learned after travelling half the world and giving over 300 talks. - How to turn your passion into a way of making money, so you can do it more. - The perspective you need to present with vigor and enthusiasm if you are going to repeat the same talk over and over again. - Why getting your reasons for speaking right will help you have a more successful career. - Why you’ll need to start building your credentials (from a social media follow-up to a book) before you start getting hired to speak on the big stages.

Learn to leverage. Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Dermer, an entrepreneur, speaker, lawyer and the author and founder of Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael has created countless resources for entrepreneurs of all stages to help them build successful businesses. Ryan and Michael go into an in-depth discussion about how you can build your speaking business, no matter what stage you are at, specifically by creating leverage and demand for your skills and expertise. While there is no quick fix, Michael’s ideas and insights will inspire you to start growing your business and booking more high-level speaking engagements. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to get big companies to sit up and pay attention to your speaking business--even if it is new or small. - Why you need to declutter your message, and why sometimes skipping the finer details can be a good thing. - How a well-told story will do more to help you grow your business then a dozen forgettable details about specifics.. - Why rehearsed elevator pitches are outdated and probably don’t work. [Spoiler: you’ve got to customize based on their needs.] - Why you should avoid quick business cheats and hacks, because the long road builds irreplaceable skills and experience.

Build sales leads with your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Jabez LeBret. Jabez has delivered thousands of presentations globally and has has a regular column on Forbes where he is considered a leading expert in marketing, technology, and managing Millennials in the workplace. There are some important key topics discussed in this interview, such as how to engage and build connections both onstage and online, and how to substantially grow your business by collecting sales leads from the stage. Scroll down to see an infographic with Jabez’s 7 Step sales process. Listen to this podcast to find out: - The seven strategic steps for generating sales from the stage - Where to start if you want to write for Forbes, or Inc, or Entrepreneur, or HBR. - How to set yourself apart from all the other speakers in your industry. - A psychological hack that will help you collect hundreds of sales leads after your presentation - What an "open source" mentality is, and how it will help you both on stage, on social media, and when networking, to build stronger connections - Why you need a back-up plan for every problem: with solutions for what to do when your joke bombs, and how to bring the attention back to your talk if everyone in the room gets distracted.

Sell your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Kim Orlesky, a thought-leader, writer, and speaker. Kim’s courageousness to quit her life and backpack solo around the world inspired her to use her mastery in sales to help entrepreneurs create better sales processes. Kim is an expert in sales, and in this conversation she and Ryan look at key selling tactics for 2018: such as transparency, storytelling, empathy, and building strong relationships with event organizers. This podcast will help you learn how to connect with event organizers on a more concrete level to get more bookings. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to find more speaking opportunities, and connect with event organizers in a way that will get you hired by creating more fruitful, beneficial relationships with them. - Why you need to invest and get involved with the events you want to speak at, before you even apply. - The reason why transparency is paramount when it comes to building repeat clients, relating, and selling your talk. - How to reverse engineer your stories so they make an impact and help your message stick. - How to turn your audience from passive listeners to engaged and motivated participants by creating a crystal clear call to action.

Creating real connections. Ryan Foland speaks with Michelle Tillis Lederman, CEO of Executive Essentials. Michelle provides custom communication and leadership training and coaching programs and has been named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts. The main focus of this talk is about building connections with your audience, whether you are on stage or networking. Learning how to deeply connect will help you positively impact your audience with your message, make a great impression on event planners, and get more speaking opportunities as a result. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to build relationships with your audience, both on and off stage - Why you should repeating the same talk over and over, and how to avoid this be speaking authentically - How to know whether you are being authentic or not. [Spoiler: if you are thinking “I should…” you are probably not being authentic.] - A perspective switch that will help you change your nervousness into empowerment. - What to do when stuff goes wrong on stage, and how to handle it like a pro.

Body language in a digital world. Ryan Foland speaks with Nick Morgan, who is one of America’s top communication speakers, theorists, and coaches. Nick is a passionate teacher, who helps people find clarity in their thinking and ideas – and then delivering them with panache. In this fascinating, high-energy podcast, Nick and Ryan cover a lot of topics that can help you network proficiently on digital communication platforms, building a booming speaking business, and how to use authenticity properly to offer a vivacious and memorable talk. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How we are integrating elements of body language into digital communication and why this is important. - The three things you absolutely need to have a booming speaking business. - Things you can do to make sure the meaning behind your digital communication doesn’t get misconstrued. - Why being authentic is crucial, but how to weave proper structure so that audiences can follow your talk effectively. - Why we get anxious before getting up on stage, and how to channel the nervous energy.

Adapting your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Dr. Natalie Forest, the Executive Director of Women of Global Change, and leading expert in how to recognize and resolve destructive psychological patterns in order to reach your full potential and success. Ryan and Natalie weave through a number of interesting topics, focusing on how to determine what really empowers you and fires up your passion—and how to use that to motivate not only your talks, but drive your speaking business. They also talk about branding and how to establish yourself as a credible expert in your field. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to use books, press releases, and interviews to leverage your speaking business. -How to maximize the effectiveness of your applications—regardless of whether you get hired to speak or not. - Why it is necessary to adapt your talk based on the audience in front of you and how this will help you manage prestage stress and get more bookings. - How to figure out what success means to you, and how this can transform your talk. - The best way to stand out in a “forest” of speakers. [Note: it’s easier than you think.]

TEDx Talks. Ryan Foland speaks with Lori Granito, an award-winning entrepreneur, and a TEDx Speaker Coach. She coaches clients on how to go from idea to reality, as well as how to generate more speaking opportunities by using the TEDx platform. Ryan and Lori talk about how to turn difficult situations into messages worth sharing. They also dip into some very practical advice about how to monetize your talk, how to structure storytelling and how to build credibility, even if you are a relatively new speaker. Listen to this podcast to find out: - Why and how to book a TEDx Talk - Why speaker applications that sit on your desktop aren’t helping anyone: You need to hit and send it! - An easy way to structure your content (spoiler: it's a sandwich) to effectively share ideas. - How to make monetize after your first TEDx Talk - The low-down on speaker websites, what you need and what you don’t.