The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

In order to realise your full potential and impact as a speaker, it’s important that you understand and harness the power of your body language and movement in your communication with an audience.   Performers in every genre, can evoke emotion in their audience without uttering a single word. Whether it’s the arch of an eyebrow that makes the audience collapse in laughter, the arch of a body that communicates desire, or the arch of a conductor’s hand bringing an orchestra to a crescendo. As a speaker you can also use your body in harmony with your voice and words to change the state of your audience and move them to action.   In part two of this series I’ll be continuing to share how you can use your body and intentional movement to increase your impact.   Enjoy!   What this episode covers: How you can choreograph your talk to direct an audience’s attention and emotion. Why it’s critical to keep your energy consistent. How to use proximity as a powerful tool. Mirror neurons and why they are a friend to public speakers. How you should setup your stage.   Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.standoutpitch.com   Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad   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.

In order to realise your full potential and impact as a speaker, it’s important that you understand and harness the power of your body language and movement in your communication with an audience.   Performers in every genre, can evoke emotion in their audience without uttering a single word. Whether it’s the arch of an eyebrow that makes the audience collapse in laughter, the arch of a body that communicates desire, or the arch of a conductor’s hand bringing an orchestra to a crescendo. As a speaker you can also use your body in harmony with your voice and words to change the state of your audience and move them to action.   In part one of this two part show I’ll be sharing why body language is so critical to successful communication and how you can get it wrong on life as well as on stage!   Enjoy!   What this episode covers: Why body language and movement are critical to becoming a sensational speaker. What happens when your body and words are not talking the same language. How powerpoint can become a barrier rather than an aid to communication How you can choreograph your talk to direct an audience’s attention and emotion.   Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.saraharcher.co.uk https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast   Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad   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.

Carl Honore started out his career as a journalist driven by a personal mission to change the world for the better. One day he realized that in his pursuit of making other people’s lives better his own was passing by at breakneck speed and he was missing the important moments.   This epiphany set him on the path to writing his best-selling book ‘In Praise of Slow’ and spear heading the ‘slow’ movement which has impacted lives all over the world. It also meant that he had to face the terror he felt about public speaking and make the transition from ‘page to stage’. A few best sellers on and he is now an international speaker with a new book, ‘Bolder’ just out that deals with another fear of his…aging.   In this show Carl shares some gems on the benefits of living more ‘slowly’, on how we should view aging, and gives a look behind the curtain at how he is putting his brand-new keynote together for Bolder.   I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.   What we talk about: The 60 second Snow White book and how it changed Carl’s life. Why faster is not always better. How we need to marry the speed of today’s culture with the older, slower truths of what it means to be human Why the world cannot sustain the turbo culture of today. Why there is no such thing as a lost ‘slow’ cause. The top five benefits of slowing down. The story behind ‘Bolder’ and societies hang ups with age. The irony between age and wisdom being qualities looked for in running nations but not teams in business and why companies are missing out. The upside to aging and how we can age better. Carl’s transition from being terrified of public speaking to becoming an international public speaker. How perfectionism can rob you of fulfilling your potential as a public speaker. The process Carl goes through to prepare his talks. Why rehearsal is so critical to sounding ‘natural’ as a speaker. Why stories are crucial to speaking success and your origin story in particular. A journalist’s view on ‘fake news’.   Resources*   All things Carl: https://www.carlhonore.com Bolder by Carl Honore In praise of Slow by Carl Honore Under Pressure by Carl Honore The Slow Fix by Carl Honore @carlhonore   Other Resources: The Quiet American by Graham Greene 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)

This episode came about because someone contacted me for help two days before they were going to speak at an international conference to over 300 people. They were very scared and asked if I could give them some last-minute tips, which I did.   It got me to thinking that maybe there’s others out there that would benefit from the same advice. Whether you’re leading your first team meeting, or you’re trying out a new bit of humour in front of a massive audiences, chances are you’ve felt anxious… and if you continue to grow, you’ll keep on feeling it and the buzz that goes with it… if it’s good anxiety getting you into perak performance state… BUT, if you are feeling so anxious that it’s making you ill, that it’s stopping you from sharing your message, or affecting the impact of your delivery… then it’s bad. I hope there’s some tips in this episode that will help, whichever scenario you’re in.   Enjoy!   What this episode covers: How to keep your talk in perspective. Why it’s not about you. What to do if you forget something. Why you need to speak more slowly The powerful body tips you can do to calm your nerves Why you should try to be likeable The right stance and resting place for your hands Have fun and be playful!   Thanks for listening! Resources https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/podcast https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/originstorychallenge   Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad   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.

After leaving her job as an auditor and feeling like a helpless victim, Vicky Martin spent four years hiding from the world. Then something happened that gave her the strength to take back control of her life. She switched careers and found her purpose.   That was 19 years ago, when she became a Tattooist. Over the 19 years since she has developed her skills in tattooing to become an industry expert, teacher and international speaker. She has also spent years studying the mind and its impact on our lives, and today its part of the medical tattooing she teaches, the service she gives clients and her public speaking.   She is passionate about helping people discover their best selves and become Unstoppable and she shares her journey and tips about mindset and speaking on this show.   Enjoy!   What we talk about: How to see the positive in bad situations. Why it's important to recognise that the only thing we have control over is our reactions to what happens to us. Why our mindset can be the biggest barrier to success. The advantages to imperfection. How learning to access positive emotions at will can help you become more powerful Why investing in yourself can help with confidence. The powerful and priceless feelings that come from being of service. Why we could be teaching our mind to focus on the things that are sabotaging our success. How the mirror neurons in our mind work. How you can gain freedom from embracing what life throws at you. Why being afraid of failure could be wasting your talent How Vicky coped with her first speaking gig. Why Vicky creates a bespoke presentation for each event The power of stories in speaking   Resources*   All things Vicky: https://vickymartinmethod.com https://www.b-unstoppable.com The B’Unstoppable Course Other Resources: Black Box Thinking by John Murray Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers Embracing Uncertainty by Susan Jeffers   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)  

You’ve probably heard me say before, that people’s attention is one of the hardest things to get, and one of the most precious commodities of today. As a speaker people might say you have an advantage because you’ve got a captive audience, but I don’t think that is true. With mobile phones and social media, with some of your audience potentially having been forced to attend, and with our decreasing spans of attention it’s still a massive challenge.   That’s why how you open your talk is crucial because that will be what your audience uses to judge whether they will get more value out of listening to you then catching up on emails or sharing photos of the conference catering on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. How you finish your talk is equally important because, as you are probably aware, people are more likely to remember the start and end most easily… so this is your last big opportunity to influence the message they leave with.   In this episode I’m sharing tips for starting and ending your presentations, and giving you examples to show you how it’s done and to spark ideas.   Enjoy!   What this episode covers: Why you shouldn’t squander your open and close on information giving. What a lightning bolt open and close is and why you need them. What your lightning bolt should do and take account of. What you should do before the end lightning bolt of your talk. Why you don’t just have to rely on words to get attention. Why you should use humour in your open and close. Why the last words of your talk are vital to the success of your presentation. Examples of opening and closes from Sarah’s talks. Good examples of open and closing from TED and TEDx talks.   Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/freetraining Larry Smith TED Talk – Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career Tom Thum TEDx Talk – Beatbox Brilliance Cameron Russell TED Talk – Looks Aren’t Everything Believe Me I’m a Model Ken Robinson TED Talk – Do Schools Kill Creativity?   Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad   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.

In this episode I’m sharing my top 10 tips for public speaking success. They cover all aspects of speaking from mindset to performance and I believe that if you use them in your public speaking then you’ll be increasing your effectiveness as a speaker significantly. Some of them are very simple, but in working with clients I’ve seen some of these small, seemingly insignificant changes have a massive impact… and often we experienced speakers forget some of the basics sometimes!   This is essentially an overview episode to give you a heads up on each of the 10, and where I have done episodes that go into more detail on them, I have added the link to that show in the notes.   It is so often true that what we measure gets managed and I hope that you will be able to use these tips as a checklist for your public speaking, so that every time you step in front of an audience they are getting the best version of you and an entertaining, engaging and valuable message that they can use to improve their lives or business in some way.   Enjoy!   What this episode covers: The power of imperfect action The small tweak that can make you feel 100% more confident and comfortable Who should be the hero of your talk. Why you need to make everything you do ‘sexy’ Why you should make everything a drama. The power of bridges to make your message relatable. How humour will make you stand out. The absolute law of preparation. Why you need to record everything. The importance of not being liked by everyone.   Thanks for listening! Resources: Tip Number One: Link to our 'Love Actually' Video: https://www.facebook.com/storyledmarketing   Tip Number Three: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/052 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/007 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/009 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/034 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/062   Tip Number Four: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/062   Tip Number Five: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/053   Tip Number Six: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/011 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/037   Tip Number Seven: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/019 https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/028 Tip Number 10: 'This is Marketing - You Can't be Seen Until You Learn to See' - by Seth Godin Freebies: https://saraharcher.co.uk/resources/ Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad   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.  

After a battle lasting nearly eight years Clarry Bean’s wife Christine lost the fight for her life a year and a day from when this show was recorded. Despite thinking that he was prepared to face the future without the love of his life, Clarry found himself in shock and despair. Taking inspiration from the strength Christine found in facing her illness, he forced himself to find something positive to come out of his situation.   The idea for a musical tribute came into his mind and he tentatively began reaching out to friends and family to make his little project happen. In this podcast, Clarry shares his and Christine’s story and how his small idea grew into a full-blown Christmas single and a speaking tour with a message that is touching people all over the world.   (Please be aware that whilst this show is filled with joy, and love and hope, and the aim is that it helps those who are grieving to find peace, you may find it upsetting if you have lost someone recently.)   What we talk about: Why Clarry decided to create the single. How what started as a little tribute has turned into something much bigger. How Christine inspired people with the way that she coped with her illness. What helped Christine stay positive despite her diagnosis. How the project has helped Clarry and his family heal and move forward and yet keep Christine present. The challenges and doubts Clarry faced bringing the project to life and how he feels that Christine has been a guiding hand. How you can prepare to deliver a highly emotional message Why you need to leave your ego behind to deliver the message How the message is connecting with people who have experienced loss   Resources* The Book of Joy by Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama Grief is the thing with feathers by Max Porter Things Fall Apart by Chenua Achebe Love me do by Michael Braun Last Train to Memphis by Peter Guralnick   All things Clarry / Christine: https://www.illuminatemylife.co.uk   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)

It’s very likely that everyone who speaks has something to sell…if you’re a business owner you may be using speaking to grow your business, or you may be a corporate leader trying to sell an idea or change, or a professional speaker with a side hustle to diversify your income, (whether that’s a book, coaching, a different talk, or product or service). It is also likely that you have previously been speaking at networking or corporate events, where it is not allowed, tactically sensible or appropriate to sell ‘overtly’.   I often coach clients on the strategies they can use to make sure their audience pay attention, they deliver great value without giving all of their content, whilst at the same time creating the desire and motivation for the audience to want to pursue the relationship further and in this show, I’m sharing those strategies and tools with you.   Enjoy!   What you’ll discover: The three triggers for getting people to take action Which ones of those triggers are the most powerful. How to use the most powerful trigger to get and keep attention The importance of creating talk titles that hook the audience What strategies you can use in your talks to give value whilst leaving a gap for your products and services to fill. The Takeaway Menu you can use to create leads What you should do without fail at the end of your talk   Thanks for listening! Resources: https://www.storyledmarketing.co.uk/freetraining https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/thespeakingclub/050   Leaving a review: http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/itunes http://www.saraharcher.co.uk/stitcher https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad   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.

In her own words Joanne Lockwood has traded being part of the most privileged demographic in society to becoming part of one that many people will either stare at or do their best to ignore. In this show, Joanne is sharing the story of two journeys…how she came to be an international speaker, and how she came to be standing on stage in a dress as a woman.   Joanne’s early life was as traditional as it gets, joining the air force, switching to a career in IT with global travel, before starting her own IT business to spend more time with her wife and young family. She even became National President of the 90-year-old men’s club, The Round Table.   But it was only in the past few years that in some ways she feels that her ‘true’ life began. It’s a fascinating insight into a journey that most of us will never take, and don’t really understand…but as Joanne says, my mission through my speaking is not to get you to understand, it’s to get you to accept difference, respect the person and be kind to each other.     Enjoy!   What we talk about: Why becoming a woman at 48 was something Joanne felt she had to do. How coming out as transgender impacted Joanne’s life, family and career. How much of Joanne’s own ‘self’ is tied up with gender identity. The reason we underestimate the power of words. What gender-neutral language is and why we should consider using it. How imposter syndrome and negative body image nearly derailed Joanne’s speaking career and how she overcame them. Why we should switch from looking for the negative to finding the positive. How Joanne has grown her speaking career so quickly. How changing reference points from top of the privilege tree to being at the bottom has impacted Joanne. Why the best speakers focus on creating an emotional connection that ‘moves’ people using stories. Why listening to people shows them that they matter. What micro-aggressions are and why we should be aware of them. Why you should never get complacent as a speaker and what can happen if you do.   Resources*   All things Joanne: https://joannelockwood.me SEE Change Happen @Joanne_Lockwood1965   Other Resources: http://www.recruitingbrainfood.com https://www.brainpickings.org   Live Training Class with Sarah on ‘How to Use Stories to Attract and Convert Your Dream Customer in six simple steps.’ Click here to register 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.