The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

Being a professional actress, with a training business, Celia Delaney made a smooth transition into public speaking, but it wasn't until she added humour into her presentations that her professional speaking career really took off. Now, between speaking events, she can be found making people laugh with songs and jokes on the comedy circuit! In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, and there are some fantastic tips for new, and experienced Speakers alike. Only listen to this show if you want to make some serious progress with your speaking this year! What you'll learn The four pillars you need to work on to become a great speaker How to manage your state before speaking Why you need to treat speaking as a heightened form of conversation Why your content should be full of attitude. How adding humour to your speaking can increase your bookings and fees Why a Question and Answer session should be the last thing you do How to make sure you can always answer the questions Why MC and Speaker roles are totally different Top tips for adding humour to your presentation Why you should always have a notebook with you. Top tips for becoming a paid professional Speaker Resources: Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker – Sarah Archer All things Celia: http://celiadelaney.co.uk Twitter @Celiadelaney Facebook 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.

With a powerful wit, and larger than life personality, Ashley Frieze has been making audiences laugh since 2003. His comedy songs and observations on the music world are a joy to behold, and his ability to hold the audience in the palm of his hand with or without his guitar, speaks to his skill as a compere and his adaptability as a comic. In this episode, not only is he taking us behind the scenes to have a peek at the life of a gigging comic…he's sharing some absolutely golden tips for how you can bring humour into your toolkit, whether as a speaker or a people manager in the world of business. What you'll learn Why comedy is an important cultural tool Why questions are the gateway to engaging content How to find ideas for humour Why acting confidently works to build your confidence How you can set yourself and the room up for success The different ways of being an MC The power of being present in comedy and speaking and tips to help you achieve this How humour can help you manage people more effectively Ashley's secrets for speaking success How you can use the tricks of a comic to increase the impact of your message Why getting booed onto the stage can be a positive experience. Resources: The Serious Guide to Joke Writing – How to say something funny about anything – Sally Holloway Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker – Sarah Archer The Confidence Gap – Russ Harris All things Ashley: http://www.ashleyfrieze.co.uk Twitter @Ashleyfrieze & @Ashleyjokes Instagram @Ashleyfrieze 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.

This is an honest, warts and all review of my recent TEDx talk. I'm sharing my wins, the things I could have done better, and things I would change for next time. This week's episode brings together all the insight from my guests, and my own experience of TEDx, to give you a massive leg up to making your TEDx talk, (or any presentation), achieve the results you want…and there's a fabulous TEDx Success Cheat Sheet that goes with the show! What you'll learn: What do after you've decided to do a TEDx talk. The different types of TEDx events. Why you should be strategic and intentional about your TEDx talk? The things to think about relating to where you should do your talk, when you should do it, and what you should talk about. How to find your talk idea? Why and how you should do market research before deciding on your talk topic. How to maximise your chances of being selected. The steps you need to go through in preparing your talk for maximum results. Performance tips for your talk delivery. What you should do after your talk to give it the best chance of going viral. Thanks for listening! Resources: TEDx Talk Success Cheat Sheet My TEDx Talk – What does it mean to be authentic? 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.

Terri Trespicio is a New York–based writer, branding consultant, and co-creator of an online program for authors, experts and entrepreneurs who want to grow their media presence. She has worked for the Martha Stewart brand and has numerous TV credits. Terri speaks all over the USA, at a range of conferences and events, and was rated the #1 speaker at How Design Live in 2015. She also performs comedy regularly at clubs in New York City. What you'll learn What branding is in one sentence Why you should brand yourself to be successful as a Speaker How a TEDx talk can accelerate your speaking success Why you shouldn't trot out your usual speech for a TEDx Different ways to find your big idea for your TEDx talk Why there is no such thing as a boring topic Tips for doing live video Why stand-up comedy can make you a better speaker Resources: Terri TEDx Talk - Stop Searching for Your Passion Terri TEDx Talk - It's About Time We Rethink Happily Ever After Sarah TEDx – What Does it Mean to be Authentic? 25 Questions to Help You Discover Your TED-Worthy Idea Details of Terri's Live Event on 7/8 June 2018 - Tapped to Speak Live Connect with Terri: Terri's Website Twitter @TerriT Instagram @TTrespicio Facebook 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.

"I say have the confidence to nudge the people awake with stories, wit and insight." – Orlaith Carmody A brilliant trainer, that speaks all over the world, and works with some of the most influential people in Ireland, Orlaith Carmody has a wealth of experience around TEDx and speaking generally. In this show, we get the low down on how to make any talk you do linger in the memories of your audience. What you'll learn: Tips for getting your TEDx talk. The do's and don'ts of an engaging presentation The role of an effective MC Why you need to know the difference between oral, aural and the written word as a Speaker. Why you shouldn't give your audience information. Why you shouldn't rely on learned memory to deliver your talk. Resources: http://gavinduffyandassociates.com Orlaith Carmody TEDx – Find a Customer Not a Job Orlaith Carmody TEDx – Give Your Family the World Sarah Archer TEDx - What Does it Mean to be Authentic Connect with Orlaith - @OrlaithCarmody Perform as a Leader by Orlaith Carmody 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.

Ryan Hildebrandt is an engineer, entrepreneur and marketer that works with multi-billion dollar clients to connect their message to their market. He also works with people who want to get their first TEDx talk. As a founder of one of the most successful TEDx events in the UK, he knows what it takes to get selected, and what you need to do to get your message heard by the most people. What you'll learn: How you get a TEDx Talk How you can make your talk stand out Common myths about TED Talks The life-changing opportunities your TEDx Talk can bring you Why you need to treat a TEDx talk differently to a normal speaking engagement Why a TEDx Talk is one of the best ways to build your credibility, authority, and brand How long it takes to prepare your TED talk and why How to test your talk or app or book ideas to maximise their chance of success Why you should do a little upfront brainstorming to get opportunities coming to you for YEARS after your TED Talk. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe and leave a review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. If you have some thoughts please feel free to share in the comments. If you think someone else will like the show, feel free to share it on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, or by good old fashioned word of mouth! Resources: Get Your First Ted Talk Ryan's Website Sarah Archer TEDx Talk Elon Musk - TED Talk TEDx Leamington Spa

Over my career, I've worked with lots of scientists, IT specialists and engineers, and I know that sometimes it's can be challenging to communicate complicated concepts and ideas in a way that's simple enough for your audience to understand. This week's episode gives you tools and techniques to use to make your presentations scintillating and accessible for audiences, even if the information you're sharing is highly technical. What you'll learn: The important things to think about before you start writing your talk Ideas for an opening your talk for maximum engagement. What you should do once you've grabbed their attention. Tools that you can use to present your data in a way that engages your audience. 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: Storytelling Template for Success Apollo Robbins – The Art of Misdirection Larry Smith – Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career Dan Pink – The Puzzle of Motivation Ric Elias – 3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed Derek Silvers – How to Start a Movement Canva Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker

Andy Merryweather is an extremely talented piano player and singer, who is also practically a professional best man. He's been given the honour of being Groomsman for five and a third weddings so far. His wedding speeches have plenty of wow moments, and he shares some of the details, plus his best tips if you're asked to do a wedding speech. He also has a knack for getting influencers and celebrities to do things for him and he shares how he makes the magic happen! What you'll learn: Andy's 10 top tips for wedding speeches How to relax yourself and get a first laugh from your audience How to build social capital and make big things happen How to approach starting your wedding speech (or any speech) Ideas for wowing the wedding party 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: Cracking Speech Mate – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker Andy's Wedding Videos 'Not Gonna Sing' song The first dance celebrity surprise + the 'if i had time' song Tom Baxter – pre wedding song practice with Andy Where to find Andy and Hamiljam: Instagram and Twitter - @amerryweather10 https://www.youtube.com/user/mezza711/featured @HamilJam on Instagram @TheHamilJam on Twitter https://m.facebook.com/HamilJam-1369162339784048/

Here you get the low down on the storytelling model most widely used in business, Michael Hauge's alliteratively named Six Step Success Story Process. Whether you're speaking, writing copy, or a book, this can help you create emotion and make it entertaining and engaging for your audience. Here, I take you through the model, another practical example, and give you some extra tips to make the story even more powerful. What you'll learn: The Six Step Success Story Process How to use it for case studies The autobiographical bear traps to avoid How to make your story pop for listeners and readers 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: Storytelling Made Easy - Michael Hauge

At University, Chris thought his fear of public speaking would cost him his degree. Fast forward to now and he has been a motorsports commentator since 2012, and works on some of the biggest events across the UK and Europe. He is also a speaker and public speaking coach, and he shares some great tips in this episode on how to manage fear, find speaking success and enjoy the ride! What you'll learn: How and why to get free from the paralysing fear of speaking Tips on finding your unique speaking voice The number one tip for being in front of the camera The keys to successful speaking and being booked more than once How to add your personality to your speaking What makes the difference between a good speaker and a great one. What's the most important tip for speaking in front of a camera. Network with Chris: Websites: http://chrisdawescomms.co.uk/public-speaking-training/ https://www.opendawestraining.co.uk/public-speaking-training/sports-media-training/ Facebook: @Chris Dawes Commentator / @Chris Dawes Twitter: @Dawesracing 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. Thanks for listening!