The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

Let’s face it… on the surface some topics look dryer than the Sahara Desert… and a lot of people will get blocked from sharing their message because they struggle to see how they can make it interesting. But I don’t believe there’s any subject that you can’t make engaging for an audience. So, if you’ve dreaded your turn to pitch at a networking meeting, or you’ve said “no” to speaking opportunities, or you’ve stopped yourself from doing a podcast, video or webinar because you think your subject is boring, then this is for you.  In this episode, I’m going to show you that anything can be made sexy, and how to do it. What you’ll discover: Why there are no boring subjects How you can make ordinary extraordinary The three laws involved in making a message go viral and how they apply to your speaking The four tools you can use to make any topic sexy Examples of making ‘boring’ subjects sexy Enjoy!   Resources: Framing Your Talks for Bigger Impact - 050 The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Books: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                    leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

There are some obvious benefits to improving your memory if you’re a speaker, or you need to use speaking as part of your job or to grow your business. Remembering your content, people’s names, complex information to name but a few… BUT besides these valuable advantages that improving your memory brings, there are other positives that make it a compelling goal. That’s why I am so pleased to have Dr. Anthony Metivier as a guest on this two-part show.  Anthony is an experienced memory expert, author, professor and memory improvement teacher, and is known as a bit of a rebel in the world of mnemonics, because of the different approach he advocates.  Since confronting his own negative beliefs about his memory, and seeing the amazing results he achieved, he has taught thousands of students in three different countries to achieve incredible results too.  What you’ll discover: The difference between encoding and decoding in relation to memory, and why you should try and exercise all your different types of memory.  What aphantasia is and why Anthony thinks it’s a myth that causes a lot of unnecessary suffering. Why you shouldn’t be afraid to share your opinions, and the benefits of being polarizing to grow your audience. Why it’s important to know a bit of the science behind how memory methods work.  Memory Palaces and how you can use them to improve your long term memory for learning languages and many other things. Anthony’s three tips for helping you remember your talk.  How Anthony used his memory methods to remember his TEDx.  How speaking fits into Anthony’s business model. Why changing the way he prepared for his talks helped Anthony’s reach and impact.  All things Anthony: Anthony’s Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass Anthony’s FREE Memory Improvement Kit https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com   Podcast: The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast with Anthony Metivier Youtube: Anthony Metivier's YouTube Channel Twitter: Anthony Metivier (@AnthonyMetivier) | Twitter   Books:  Evolving Beyond Thought by Gary Webber Happiness beyond Thought by Gary Webber The Memory Code by Lynn Kelly The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

There are some obvious benefits to improving your memory if you’re a speaker, or you need to use speaking as part of your job or to grow your business. Remembering your content, people’s names, complex information to name but a few… BUT besides these valuable advantages that improving your memory brings, there are other positives that make it a compelling goal. That’s why I am so pleased to have Dr. Anthony Metivier as a guest on this two-part show.  Anthony is an experienced memory expert, author, professor and memory improvement teacher, and is known as a bit of a rebel in the world of mnemonics, because of the different approach he advocates.  Since confronting his own negative beliefs about his memory, and seeing the amazing results he achieved, he has taught thousands of students in three different countries to achieve incredible results too.  What you’ll discover: That you don’t have to be trapped by the current state of your mind and memory.  Why Anthony describes himself as a rebel in the world of mnemonics. The flaw in memory techniques designed just to win competitions.  The potential benefits of memory practice aside from remembering things.  Why you should think about your mind as a garden.  The epiphany that started Anthony on his own memory journey. The secret behind one of the oldest card tricks. Why memory techniques can have an impact on anxiety and depression. Why the Magnetic Memory Method is like a martial art of the mind. How using memory techniques can increase your creativity.  What serial positioning is and how you can use it to help you and your audience remember the middle of your talk. The different types of memory and what they’re for.   All things Anthony: Anthony’s Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass Anthony’s FREE Memory Improvement Kit https://www.magneticmemorymethod.com   Podcast: The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast with Anthony Metivier Youtube: Anthony Metivier's YouTube Channel Twitter: Anthony Metivier (@AnthonyMetivier) | Twitter   Books:  Evolving Beyond Thought by Gary Webber Happiness beyond Thought by Gary Webber The Memory Code by Lynn Kelly The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                   leave a comment below. share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

It’s going to be interesting to watch this year unfold, inevitably things will begin opening up again as the vaccine begins to turn the tide against COVID, but we all know that the landscape of business will not go back to the way it was.  The scrabble to shift online has birthed new professions, industries and communication platforms. It has also resulted in companies realising that there are significant economic benefits of automation, remote working and virtual communication...and they will be unlikely to want to give those up.  It also means that the way to reach your audience of potential customers has changed, and now more than ever you are going to need to see speaking as the number one marketing tool for your business. In this show, I’ll be sharing six big reasons why being able to both create and deliver compelling stories and content both ‘live’ and online, is more vital than ever if you want to grow your career or business. What you’ll discover: Why you can’t afford to stay in the background anymore. Why speaking gets you the biggest bang for your buck. The quickest way to become an expert. Why speaking is the best way to sell gently. How speaking acts as an accelerant for action.  Why now is the best time to invest in growing your speaking skills.  Enjoy!   Resources: Book Your Space on the Next FREE Masterclass The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

As a girl working hard in her parent’s bakery in a small village in Austria, Bernadette Bruckner never imagined she would be standing on stage helping people transform their lives. That’s what she does today, but the journey to get there was painful both physically and emotionally.  Lost and broken, Bernadette began searching for herself in order to find her way back to mental and physical health and happiness.  Listen to this episode to discover the answers she found and how they helped her discover her birthright and unlock the door to resilience, productivity and achievement.   What you’ll discover: What your birthright is and how to rediscover yours. Why we lose the ability to be fully self expressed. Finding spirituality in business. Why Bernadette uses science first to explain the power of discovering your subconscious.  Johari’s window and why it’s important for your future. How NLP saved Bernadette’s life. How Bernadette manages her time for maximum impact, including writing five books at once. What Nikolai Tesla can teach us about getting stuff done. Bernadette’s journey to becoming a powerful speaker. How Bernadette manages multiple topics in her speaking.   All things Bernadette: Website: https://www.firstaidsoul.com Https://www.orinition.com LinkedIn - Bernadette Bruckner Books:  Initiation by Elisabeth Haich The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** by Mark Manson Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Whether it’s books, film, television, newspapers, or the internet, it is true that those who tell the stories have enormous power to influence. I believe in today’s digital world great stories are also the secret to standing out, making people care and successfully selling online As a comedian, writer, speaker and performer… (not to mention years as an HR professional relying on influence over power)...stories have been the golden thread running through my life. Over the past thirty plus years, I’ve researched, studied, practiced, written and performed stories, and I’ve had successes alongside failures. Each experience has taught me something valuable, (including there is always more to learn), and I wanted to share some of those lessons with you. So, to help you wield this magical communication tool more powerfully, here are my seven storytelling sins for you to avoid!    What you’ll discover: The start counts  Opening up is the way to connection Why you need to look at things from the other side of the fence Structure for success The villain less void Why you should share the stakes Without a journey there’s no real story Enjoy!   Resources: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com  https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Podcast Episodes: The Shocking Truth About How to Open and Close Your Presentations – 065 The Keys to Becoming a Compelling Force When You Speak – 137   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.  

After bumming around the world overcoming baggage from his past and avoiding responsibility, Paul Wilson made the unexpected 180 degree turnaround to become the Emergency Response Manager for the Channel Tunnel. After a successful career, Paul felt ready to make a change which embraced his lifelong interest in the mind and human behaviour. He subsequently trained in a number of different methods, including hypnosis and NLP, all geared towards helping people remove unwanted mental baggage in order to clear a path to success.  Today, he guides people through what he calls ‘the Devil’s Triangle’, to overcome their anxiety, fears, and improve their mindset and resilience to live happier lives. If you struggle with confidence, and get stopped by fear, there will be value for you in this show.   What you’ll discover: How Paul switched from wanderer to one of the most responsible jobs around. Paul’s own struggles with mental health. Why Paul believes you don’t need confidence… The Devil’s Triangle and how to get out of it.  The biggest issues Paul sees tripping people up. Tips for tackling fear and anxiety.  The big lessons Paul learned from doing stand up comedy. How speaking fits into Paul’s business model. All things Paul: Website: http://www.ahappyhead.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/PaulWilsonMindsetCoach LinkedIn - linkedin.com/PaulWilsonMindsetCoach   Books:  Breath by James Nestor The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!  To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc  Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe.

Your elevator pitch is one of the first and most important marketing assets you need to get together. It’s also likely to be the first bit of public speaking you do related to your business.  Considering both the significant positive or negative impact it can have on your business, it’s surprising how few people invest in learning how to create and deliver it with power and impact. But that’s not you...because you’re here! I want to make sure you avoid the mistakes that can sabotage your success, that’s why, in this show, I’m going to be sharing my 12 pitching pitfalls.  This episode will help you make your pitch a platform on which you can build your speaking confidence, build meaningful business connections and build your sales.  What you’ll discover: What your brain and a nightclub bouncer have in common. Why you should be a condiment and not the main course. The messaging guru that could be living in your house.  Why you need to become an evangelist for the problem. How to discover the pain for massive gain. Why you need to embrace objections. Why features sabotage the sale. Why you need to infuse your message with passion.  How to avoid falling at the last hurdle. Why you shouldn’t disrespect the room.  How to build your confidence. Why you need more than one pitch.  Enjoy!  Resources: Find out more about whiteboard animations for your pitch The Stand Out Pitching Bootcamp The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.com https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Podcast Episodes:How to Captivate the Room When You’re Networking on Zoom - 144How to Create a Killer Elevator Pitch – 003 Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.  To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.       Subscribe on iTunes.

Like many people, Lottie Moore hit a wall in the middle of her career, losing herself in the process of living the ‘expected life’. Unlike other people though, she made the decision to pack one suitcase and escape with her 10 year old daughter to deepest, darkest Africa...well Burkina Faso to be exact.    There she learnt a lot about what made her happy, but she didn’t finish the journey of self-discovery, and after a few years back in the UK with a new business things snapped again...literally.   She was forced to confront what she calls her ‘shadow side’ and do the work to deal with the issues that surfaced. BUT...what she experienced on the other side of that made it all worth it.    Her business took off to new and exciting levels, her personal happiness levels soared, and her self esteem flourished. Since then she hasn’t looked back and today helps ambitious business people recover their mental strength and take the big steps they may need to create greater overall success AND fulfilment.   In this show Lottie will share how you can reconnect within the modern landscape to keep your head and body healthy, and to make success meaningful, satisfying, and fun.   What you’ll discover:   Why Lottie packed up everything, (including her daughter) and escaped to Africa just before she turned 40. How breaking a bone up a mountain in Russia led Lottie to an epiphany about her life. The good that can come from exploring rather than burying the negative emotions we experience in life. Why 2020 has been the catalyst for many people to look deeper into themselves. Why coaches often need their own medicine! How being ambitious and spiritually enlightened can work together. How the ‘reconnection’ process works to create meaningful change in people’s lives. The three areas of connection we need to seek in our lives.  How to make your success meaningful. How Lottie uses speaking to generate leads. Why your own stories are the most powerful ones. All things Lottie: Website: http://lottiemoore.co.uk/ Email: Lottiemoore@lottiemoore.co.uk LinkedIn - Lottie Moore   Books:  The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien   Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thespeakingclub/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  https://www.facebook.com/SarahArcherSpeak/ https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.standoutpitch.com   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.

Scott Gazzoli is a regular listener of The Speaking Club and he is just starting out on his journey as a stand up comedian and podcaster. When he reached out to ask me to come on his show, so he could pick my brains for himself and his audience, I checked him out and then said a big fat “yes”. He’s a guy who’s transitioned from being a financier to embracing his creative side, and he is going all in. Although he is primarily asking the questions in this show, he also has some great insights to share based on the breakthroughs he’s experienced along the way. If you want to hear a bit more about my own journey, my experiences and struggles as a speaker, entrepreneur and performer, AND get some tips to help you on yours then listen up... What you’ll discover: The parallels between comedy, speaking and storytelling. Why you put your best material first as a comedian and why speakers need to take the same approach. The mindset traps you can fall into as a speaker.  The importance of persona and how your blind spots can be the best way to find yours. The secret weapon for escaping your comfort zone. The coaching tips I gave Scott to prepare for his first comedy gig in front of 200 people. And lots more! Enjoy! Sarah’s Stuff: The Speaking Club Facebook Group Join the Next Snackable Story Challenge The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc https://www.hotflushrebels.com   Scott’s Podcast: Causing the Effect with Scott Gazzoli  Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                       leave a comment below.     Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out:     Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one.     Subscribe on iTunes.