The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

I believe that public speaking can only be truly effective in moving an audience if the speaker views themselves first and foremost as a storyteller. In this way public speaking is no different to other mediums, like writing, comedy and filmmaking, where stories are also used to affect an audience. That is why I like to bring guests from those other arenas on to the show to give you ideas for making your own message more powerful. That is why I am chuffed to bits that for this 100th episode I have Producer/Director Mickey Lemle as my guest. Mickey Lemle has been making feature films, television series and documentary specials since 1971. His film and television works have been shown theatrically, on television and at film festivals around the world. He has covered such diverse topics as media manipulation, the first astronauts to land on the moon and two feature length documentaries about the Dalai Lama. In addition to his award-winning films he was also a personal friend and student of Joseph Campbell, the architect of modern storytelling. Across these two episodes we cover a wide range of topics all of which I hope will give you food for thought about yourself, your life and your public speaking. Mickey takes us all over the globe, into our inner world and even into space with the stories that he shares, and I hope that you love hearing them as much as I did. What you’ll discover: How and Why Mickey got into documentary film making The two traits you need for successful film making Why Mickey thinks a lot of Hollywood movies are stupid. What drives the project choices Mickey makes. How documentaries get funded and made. Why it’s so important to find stories that reflect internal transformation. How you show internal transformation in a story. The measure Mickey uses personally to judge the success of his films. Why we should be wary of the way that information is presented to us. The secret to a long life The secret to the end of suffering. How meditation can help you create a better life. The lessons that Mickey learnt directly from Joseph Campbell the creator of ‘The Hero’s Journey’ How Mickey got his Holiness the Dalai Lama to agree to be in a documentary. The story creation process for documentaries and the similarities with creating a presentation story. How Mickey uses the Hero’s Journey in his work How speaking fits into Mickey’s work How Mickey uses storytelling in his speaking Mickey’s top tips for speakers for using stories and building a narrative All things Mickey Lemle: http://www.lemlepictures.com Other Resources* Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass 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. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I’ve decided to curate 12 book suggestions from some of my most popular guest episodes. My intention is to give you some new ideas and inspiration to help you rock this coming year! If you’re anything like me, the New Year brings an opportunity for a fresh start. It's an opportunity to look back at the past 12 months of achievement, learning and growth and to consider what you want for the coming year. I’ve set some pretty big goals for the next 12 months and I know that these will be challenging. That's because I will have to open up my mind, be coachable and invest in my growth to achieve what I’ve set out to do. Reading or listening to books will play a big part of my growth as it always has done, and that’s why I absolutely love hearing from my guests about the books that they’ve read that have created transformation in their life. Many of those books I’ve gone on to read myself and they have opened up new possibilities for me. So, in this episode I thought I'd put a recommendation for each of the next 12 months together for you. My Guests Shelly O’Donovan – Body Language and Influencing Expert Graham Allcott – Best Selling Author and Productivity Expert Jay Miller – One of Canada’s top Voice Coaches Paul Coleman – Brand and Innovation Guru and Bafta Award Winning Comedy Writer Simon Fanshawe – Perrier Award Winning Comedian, Stonewall Founder & Diversity Expert Sophie Devonshire - Business leader, entrepreneur, brand specialist and author. Devin Thorpe – Writer, Business Advisor and World Changer Peter Cheese – People & Change Expert & CEO of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Carl Honore – Journalist, Best-Selling Author & Speaker Verla Fortier – Author, Speaker and Expert on Green Space Research Joanna Penn – Award Winning Author, Online Entrepreneur & Writing Coach Nahla Summers – CEO of the Sunshine People Charity, Author, and Expert on Kindness 12 Books:* Essentialism by Greg McKeown Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela Trust Me by Nick Morgan New Power – How it’s Changing the 21st Century and Why You Need to Know by Jeremy Jeimanns and Henry Timms Germinal by Emile Zola How to Win Friends and Influence People with Dale Carnegie The Bible Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman The Quiet American by Graham Greene The Global Forest – 40 Ways That Trees Can Save Us by Diana Beresford-Kroeger The Success Principles by Jack Canfield  Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom How to Find Out More About My Guests: Shelly O’Donovan: http://www.illuminatethemessage.com Twitter / Linked In: @shellyodonovan Episode 037 - Shelly’s First Interview on The Speaking Club Episode 097 - Shelly’s Second Interview on The Speaking Club Graham Allcott: Graham’s Website – http://www.grahamallcott.com Think Productive - https://thinkproductive.co.uk Beyond Busy Podcast - http://getbeyondbusy.com Episode 044 - Graham’s Interview on The Speaking Club Jay Miller: Jay’s Website – http://voiceandspeech.com Jay’s YouTube Channel - Visit Voice & Speech on YouTube Episode 047 – Jay’s Interview on The Speaking Club Paul Coleman: http://www.humanisehq.com @PaulColemanchester Episode 051 – Paul’s Interview on The Speaking Club Simon Fanshawe: http:/www.diversitybydesign.co.uk simon@diversitybydesign.co.uk @Simonfanshawe Episode 052 – Simon’s Interview on The Speaking Club Sophie Devonshire: http://www.thisiscaffeine.com Twitter @s_devonshire LinkedIn https://www.Linkedin.com/in/sophiedevonshiresuperfast/ Episode 054 – Sophie’s Interview on The Speaking Club Devin Thorpe: https://www.devinthorpe.com Barry Manilow Blog @devindthorpe Episode 056 – Devin’s Interview on The Speaking Club Peter Cheese: https://www.cipd.co.uk @Cheese_Peter Episode 060 – Peter’s Interview on The Speaking Club Carl Honore: https://www.carlhonore.com @carlhonore Episode 068 – Carl’s Interview on The Speaking Club Verla Fortier: Website - Treesmendus.com Take Back Your Outside Mindset by Verla Fortier Episode 088 – Verla’s Interview on The Speaking Club Joanna Penn: Website - https://www.thecreativepenn.com Joanna Penn – The Creative Penn Podcast Social Media @thecreativepenn Instagram @JFPennauthor Episode 092 – Joanna’s Interview on The Speaking Club Nahla Summers: Sunshine People Website A Culture of Kindness – (for businesses) @sponsorkindness @nahlasummers Episode 095 – Nahla’s Interview on The Speaking Club 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. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)    

Whether you’re a storyteller, salesperson, marketer, leader, entrepreneur, coach, consultant or public speaker in order to be successful you have to be an effective communicator. You have to find a way to get your audience to pay attention and persuade them to act. Whether that action is changing their perspective, buying into an idea or project, or purchasing your product or service. To grab attention and persuade people to act, you need to understand what they want, what they don’t want, and what matters enough to move them into action. To gain this knowledge there are two skills we need to master, and in this episode, I’ll be sharing what they are and what could stop you or get in your way of leveraging their power in your communication.  Enjoy! What we’re going to cover: The two critical skills every effective communicator needs to master Why these skills are important The human psychology traps that sabotage our success What the ‘Backfire effect’ is and how we can combat it. A trick for managing ‘haters’ How to ‘ask’ effectively The ‘bad’ advice given about listening Tips for having better conversations 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. See you next time. Resources: Brainpickings Article by Maria Popova You Are Now Less Dumb by David McRaney 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation – Celest Headlee https://www.standoutpitch.com https://ww.storyledmarketing.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass (please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Shelly O’Donovan, CEO of the Authentic Influence Group is back to give us more insight and tips about non-verbal communication. She is an expert in body-language and facial expressions after switching from over 20 years in the public policy arena. She has worked with corporations to shape their strategy and building bridges between the commercial interests of organizations and government affairs. During her time working in government relations, public policy, lobbying, grassroots advocacy, legislative and regulatory processes, and policy maker engagement she has seen the gamut of body language dos and don’ts. It was in this arena she noticed some of the brightest people weren’t having the impact they deserved, yet others with half the substance and potential were having great success. After studying the arts of body language, personality types and lie detection, not only did Shelly see her own status and influence increase, but she was able to discern why others were successful or not. Today she speaks, coaches and trains on increasing the impact of your body language for speaking, confidence, gravitas, and sales, and we are lucky enough to have her on the show again sharing what she knows to increase our success in these areas. What you’ll learn How we make our non-verbals match our message How to decode the face of someone you’re speaking to What micro-expressions you should be looking out for when you pitch and why How to sell anything to anyone using body language The body language ticks of Donald Trump What non-verbal branding is and why you should care about it The non-verbal brand of James Corden and what it says about him Why you should ask for feedback after you speak How you can tell if someone is lying Why the story of Pinocchio’s nose has some foundations in truth How Shelly uses body language in her talks to connect and engage Why you should be open and flexible as a speaker All things Shelly O’Donovan: http://www.illuminatethemessage.com Twitter / Linked In: @shellyodonovan Success is Yours by Shelly O’Donovan (and others) Episode 039 - Shelly’s First Interview on The Speaking Club   Other Resources* Total Leadership by Stewart D. Friedman Cracking Speech Mate! – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker (Hard Copy) by Sarah Archer Cracking Speech Mate – by Sarah Archer (Ebook) https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass 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. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

I’ve used webinars in my business before and not only do they provide a great opportunity to connect with and add value to your audience, but they are awesome for getting your message out to people all over the world at the same time. Webinars also give you the chance to show off your personality and share stories about your big idea, product or service. You will be with people on your webinar for a minimum of 30 minutes and during this time you are aiming to educate, engage, influence and motivate them to take action. If you’ve been considering doing a webinar, but you don’t know where to start, then this show is for you. Enjoy! What I’m going to cover: The benefits of hosting webinars and workshops The essential ingredients How you should structure your webinar for success Presentation considerations for webinars How long a webinar should be How much webinars cost 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. See you next time. Resources:https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com https://ww.storyledmarketing.com Webinar Platforms: https://zoom.us https://demio.com Review of 10 Webinar Providers  

After suffering tragedy in her life, Nahla Summers felt lost, alone and hopeless. A chance meeting with a stranger on a beach offered a chink of light and hope that things could be different. That chink grew until six months later Nahla found herself climbing Kilamanjaro and hating every minute. Today, Nahla has given up her home, her job and her beliefs about what matters in life, but what she has gained in exchange is priceless in her eyes. In this podcast, my guest Nahla shares about how she started a charity where monetary donations are not accepted, the challenges she has faced, what’s next and how speaking underpins everything she does. This episode will make you think about your life and your speaking and I’m sure you’ll come away with insight, inspiration and value. Enjoy! What we talk about: How one tiny act of kindness can cause ripples across the world Why Nahla thinks human connection is more valuable than money Why we sometimes have to trust rather than measure How we can have happier lives that make a difference by focusing on what we want and can influence rather than what is wrong and outside our control. How you can influence others by doing acts of kindness Why we shouldn’t triage stress and anxiety How businesses can get productivity and engagement improvements through creating a culture of kindness The importance of speaking to Nahla’s mission How Nahla approaches creating talks Nahla’s tips for other speakers How the structure of your talk can make a difference The fear that may stop us from doing an act of kindness A brilliant example of Karma in Nahla’s life Resources* All things Nahla and Sunshine People: Sunshine People Website A Culture of Kindness – (for businesses) @sponsorkindness @nahlasummers http://www.schoolinabag.org https://urbanconfessional.org Other Resources: Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom The Power of Vulnerability – Brene Brown Cracking Speech Mate! – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker (Hard Copy) by Sarah Archer Cracking Speech Mate – by Sarah Archer (Ebook) https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass 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. *(please note if you use my link for the books, I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)  

In business today, it’s a fairly established principle that you have to start small in order to grow big...that you have to find a ‘niche’. But that rule doesn’t just apply to business, it applies to anything you want to build a business or movement from. Whether you’re a speaker, author, expert, inventor or charity founder if you don’t find a way to be different, you’ll get lost in the crowd. In this show I want to share about what a niche is, and how you can create one. I often talk about helping you stand out and whilst storytelling and humour will certainly separate you from the crowd, your message needs to do the same. I’m hoping this episode gives you more food for thought and another angle to come at this from. Enjoy! What we’re going to cover: The two traps we can fall into as speakers and business owners. Why being ‘better’ is bad. Why you should actively try to alienate people with your message. How going for a thin slice could end up giving you a bigger piece of the pie Why articulating the problem best makes you a winner. The different types of ways you can niche down. What tennis and niching have got in common! 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. See you next time. Resources: The 100 True Fans article - http://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.standoutpitch.com https://ww.storyledmarketing.com  

Getting and keeping attention is something we all want to be good at, but for many of us it’s a necessity for our career or business growth. The problem is there are some fundamental principles about attention that we need to be aware of to avoid some massive mistakes with our pitches and presentations. If you want to make sure people pay attention to your message when you’re speaking, pitching or marketing, then you’ll want to listen to this show. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: The gatekeeper you have to get past for your message to be heard Why you need to keep things simple The chemical cocktail that creates attention What triggers you need to pull to keep your audience alert How to pull each attention trigger The most powerful attention grabber you can use 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. Resources: The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.crackingspeechmate.com Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff Episode 065  

Writing a book is on the ‘one day’ list of many public speakers and entrepreneurs, but after listening to this show you may decide it’s a must have rather than a nice to have. That’s because today, I’m speaking with Joanna Penn, award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author,about the whys and wherefores of book writing for public speakers. Joanna writes thrillers under J.F.Penn and also writes non-fiction for authors with 30+ books published in 84 countries and 5 languages. She is also a professional speaker, entrepreneur and host of The Creative Penn Podcast, which has been downloaded over 3.7 million times in 219 countries. This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets that apply to business and speaking as well as to how to make writing a book work for you. We cover a lot of ground and I know that you will get massive value from listening. Enjoy! What we talk about: Why you should side hustle before you leap. Success criteria and how you should develop your own measures. The advantages of self-publishing and becoming an ‘indy’ author The benefits of documenting your journey. How imposter syndrome affects Joanna. What can trigger imposter syndrome and the antidote. What Joanna learned when her first book failed. The benefits of controlling your IP The difference between non-fiction and fiction How fiction can help people too. Why speakers should consider writing a book. The different streams of income possible. The history of book length and how long yours should be. The importance of picking the right book title. Why you should niche down in book writing and speaking. The first three things you should do if you want to write a book. Thoughts on authenticity. Why it’s completely fine if there are already lots of other books in your area of expertise. Why you should consider your definition of success in the way you choose to launch your book. Why being intentional is so critical to your success. Resources* All things Joanna: Website - https://www.thecreativepenn.com Joanna Penn – The Creative Penn Podcast How to Write Non-Fiction by Joanna Penn Public Speaking for Introverts by Joanna Penn Social Media @thecreativepenn Instagram @JFPennauthor Other Resources: Cracking Speech Mate! – How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker (Hard Copy) by Sarah Archer Cracking Speech Mate – by Sarah Archer (Ebook) The Success Principles by Jack Canfield  https://www.thespeakingclub.com/masterclass https://www.storyledspeaking.com https://www.standoutpitch.com https://www.saraharcher.co.uk Thanks for listening!

If you’re anything like me there are times in your life where your actions and performance have been influenced by ‘bad’ stories. These are the stories we make up that slow us down or stop us from fulfilling our potential and achieving our goals and dreams. In this show I’m sharing some of my ‘bad’ story moments, what happened as a result and what I do differently today. Enjoy! What you’ll discover: What ‘bad’ stories are and what can happen if you let them grow. Why we create them. Tactics for tackling ‘bad’ stories. What we’re really scared of. The two most powerful tools you can deploy in your life to become unstoppable. 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. Resources: https://www.thework.com https://www.storyledmarketing.com The Story Led Speaking Program https://wwwstandoutpitch.com