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  • The other day I had a talk planning call with a potential client, and he said:

    “I just want to get consistent results. Sometimes I start my talk and I can feel the energy shift, and I know I’ve engaged them. But other times, I just can’t get their attention, and I want to understand how to do this consistently every time I speak.”

    The truth is that grabbing your audience’s attention in the right way, (or ‘hooking’’ them in, as I call it), is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for a successful talk.

    The first 180 seconds of your talk is perhaps the most crucial, and that’s because in those two to three minutes you are communicating a lot to your audience without even realising it.

    In this show, I’m going to show you how to make the most of that time, and to avoid the bear traps I so often see speakers falling into at the start of their talk.

    Enjoy!

    What you’ll learn:

    The messages you are communicating to your audience before you even start speaking. The big mistakes a lot of speakers make with the start of their talk. Why you should go for quantity over quality when you are looking for great ideas. The questions you should ask yourself before you ‘settle’ for a talk title, open and close. Why you should be provocative and what to do after. If you want to be heard stay out of the ‘herd’ The way to make your talk unique.

    And more!!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Episode 103 - How to Discover Your Speaking Persona

    Episode 268 - Increase Your Speaking Impact by Creating a Push and Pull Talk

    Newspaper article with the Textile Zombie can be read here

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  • Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15.

    This quick talk tip will help you attract people into your world and build a deeper connection with them, so that you will be able to get them engaged and into action.

    In this show I’m covering:

    Why your own journey has created obstacles to reaching your audience

    The steps you need to take to connect

    Why you can’t talk to your audience about what you think they need.

    The secret to shifting perspectives.

    Why I’m like Mr Myagi

    Where the most profound messages have come from.

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

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    · leave a comment below.

    · Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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  • Not too long ago I heard one of the gurus in my space say that one of the big factors in his success is that when everyone else ‘zigs’, he ‘zags’. You can see ‘zigging’ going on all around you, suddenly everyone wants to be a neurodiversity expert, or an AI expert, because that’s what’s hot, because they are chasing the trend.

    But what if you don’t do that? What if you go your own way, and stay true to who you are and who you want to help?

    That is the path that Becky Benfield-Humberstone has chosen right from the get go. A born entrepreneur, Becky left school at 16 to start her own super niched business, Utterly Horses, which became the largest model horse stockist (yes, it’s a thing) in Europe, with a product range of over 2,500 items that retailed to a customer base of over 50,000 people and corporate clients. After successfully exiting that business in 2018, Becky wanted a new challenge.

    That’s when she created Brand Artisan, and in that business she has been helping business owners bring their visions to life, stand out, and exponentially grow their businesses. She is joining me here to talk about all things branding, storytelling and marketing, and I know you are going to pick up some golden nuggets from her.

    What you’ll discover:

    How Becky started an international business at 16. The problem Becky solves today. The difference between brand strategy and marketing strategy. Why keynote speakers need a brand. The big branding you might be making in business. Where stories fit into the work Becky does. Why Becky bucks the trend and only works with one client at a time. Where speaking fits in. Why Becky created the Founders project and how you can get involved.

    All things Becky:

    www.thebrandartisan.co.uk

    www.postcardsfromafounder.com

    @beckybenfieldhumberstone

    @postcardsfromafounder

    Books & Resources*:

    The One Minute Millionaire by Mark Victor Hansen and Robert G. Allen

    Resources:

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • Itunes Summary (45 Words):

    Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15.

    SHOW NOTES

    If people believe that you can deliver what they want and need, they will book you to speak, or buy your products or services. But in showing them that you can deliver there's a fine line between confident and cocky, and if you cross that line, it can push people away… and you don’t want that.

    So … how do you show authority without shoving it in people’s faces?

    Well that’s what I’m going to talk about today. Here’s what this show will cover:

    A definition of authority in this context

    The five ingredients for building authority authentically

    Why you need to convince yourself first and how to do it

    The next level of self-awareness that has made all the difference to me

    Why ‘it has to be ‘you’ - 100% of the time

    The real way to show you’re an expert

    Tips for breaking down barriers

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    Human Design Chart

    Increase Your Speaking Impact by Creating a ‘Push and Pull’ Talk

    FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.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 at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcast or wherever you're listening

  • Most of us have experienced sales ‘tactics’, and likely we’ve either recoiled against them and scarpered (physically or digitally), or have gone ahead with our needed purchase, even though a little bit of shine has worn off the relationship with the person that used them on us.

    Our experiences have made us sceptical of anyone with something to sell, and allergic to feeling ‘salesy’ ourselves.

    But whether we like it or not, we’re all in the business of selling something to someone, whether that’s ourselves as a speaker, our book to a reader, or our products and services to clients and customers.

    So … I guess that means you have to ‘suck it up’ and jump on the soft and hard sell bandwagon if you want to succeed.

    Well no … you don’t.

    That’s because there is another way that will likely yield you more reward in sales and personal satisfaction than anything you’ve come across before.

    And that new approach is called Karmic Selling created by my guest Stan Gwizdak.

    Stan Gwizdak is CEO of The Kormac Group, a results-driven management consulting firm that embodies his clean heart and commitment to serving others. As a chief executive and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Stan has spent more than 30 years leading business transformations at General Electric, BAE Systems, Honeywell, Textron, Aurora Capital, Goodyear Tire and Rubber, and more.

    Stan is here today to talk about Karmic Selling and the successes and failures that helped him design his system and grow his company.

    Whether you’re a speaker, sales executive, entrepreneur, you’ll discover why when you do good, even more good will come your way.

    What you’ll discover:

    Why Stan believes that the traditional approach to sales needs to change. What made Stan leave a company just before he was due to take the top job. How he approached getting clients for his company without having a sales background. How he took a one man band to a business competing with the big consultancies. The problem that Karmic Selling solves for individuals and companies. The three biggest mistakes people and companies are making around this problem at the moment. The key ingredients of the Karmic Selling System and how it counters those mistakes. The first few steps you should take if you want to get started using the karmic Selling philosophy and system. How Stan is using speaking in business and to promote his book.

    All things Stan:

    www.karmicselling.com

    www.kormacgroup.com

    Books & Resources*:

    Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

    Resources:

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • SUMMARY:

    Getting a clear understanding of how to properly protect the IP and assets you’ve created as a speaker can be a struggle. But doing nothing could leave you and your business at risk. Worry no more, that’s where my guest Heather Pearce-Campbell comes in.

    SHOW NOTES:

    Let’s face it, trying to navigate how to protect the IP you’ve created in talks, books and courses, can make you feel like Frodo trying to get the ring safely to Mordor

    … confused, scared and worried about people stealing your precious stuff.

    The truth is that the legal profession hasn’t really moved as fast as today’s entrepreneurs have needed it too… and that has left most of us using hope as a strategy when it comes to looking after our assets.

    But, I’ve got you … actually more to the point Heather Pearce-Campbell has got you!

    She is a dedicated attorney and legal coach for world-changing entrepreneurs, as well as the founder of Pearce Law PLLC. She is also the creator of The Legal Website Warrior®, an online business that provides legal education and support to information entrepreneurs (coaches, consultants, online educators, speakers & authors) around the U.S. and the world.

    Heather has some huge names as clients including Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Ryder Carroll (The Bullet Journal), and Kyle Cease (NYT Bestselling author & comedian), to name but a few.

    On top of all of that she is also the host of the Guts, Grit & Great Business™ podcast, a speaker and a busy Mum!

    She’s joining me on the speaking club to give you some clarity and confidence when it comes to setting the right legal foundations for your business and planning for success.

    What you’ll discover:

    How Heather’s career might have taken a different trajectory if her Dad had paid for college.

    Why so many entrepreneurs feel scared and intimidated about the legal side of business.

    The biggest legal risks that online entrepreneurs face.

    Why entrepreneurs are so underserved from a legal perspective.

    What speakers specifically need to be mindful of to protect themselves legally.

    The difference between a registered trademark, IP and copyright.

    At what point you should be taking steps to protect what you create.

    A simple framework you can follow to protect yourself and your business legally..

    The most important thing you need to do today to get started.

    All things Heather:

    www.legalwebsitewarrior.com

    www.linkedin.com/in/HeatherPearceCampbell

    www.facebook.com/HeatherPearceCampbell

    www.twitter.com/_HeatherPearce

    www.instagram.com/thelegalwebsitewarrior

    https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherPCampbell

    Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guts-grit-great-business/id151681505

    Books:

    The Middle Passage By Dr James Hollis

    Swamp Lands of the Soul By Dr James Hollis

    Speaking Resources:

    Turn Your Book into a Profitable Talk ... in just 6 steps Workshop

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts: Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.

    Subscribe wherever you're listening.

    *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)
  • As we leave 2023 behind and start making our plans for 2024, I’d like to offer you some suggestions for tools and techniques which you might want to add into your planning process.

    These have worked to help me achieve my goals in the past and have also helped many others to build the future they desire.

    Some are a little ‘out there’, but I’ve tried them all out myself and I do believe they will give you more purpose, drive and clarity to supercharge this new year.

    Whether you want to start speaking, get more results with your speaking, or simply want to tell better stories, I hope this coming year delivers everything you want.

    What you’ll discover:

    An effective strategy for helping you reach your goals. Who you should be chasing for success. Why choosing you is better for you and your business. The antidote to comparisonitis. A new suggestion to add to your 2024 planning process.

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain

    (If you want to hear Lavanyaa talk about her experience you can do that here)

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Other Resources:

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music or Your App
  • I had a similar issue come up with two clients this week, and it’s a mistake I see people making regularly, not just with their speaking, but in other critical content too. This mistake can result in people not paying attention to you, lost business opportunities, and normally leads to frustration and the question, “I just don’t understand what I’m doing wrong!”

    What they are doing wrong is not leading with the problem.

    That’s why in this episode I’m sharing:

    What leading with the problem means. Where you should be doing it. Why you are likely losing people’s attention. The simple exercise you can do to avoid the LinkedIn advert issue. The important check you need to make about where your audience is. Examples to illustrate.

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    (If you want to hear Lavanyaa talk about her experience you can do that here)

    Resources:

    FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.
  • SUMMARY

    Is it possible to brag in a way that attracts people to you, rather than turning them off? Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights believes so, and she is here to redefine bragging and share exactly how to do it the right way.

    SHOW NOTES

    We have been conditioned since childhood to keep quiet about our achievements. We are taught things like, ‘nobody likes a show off’, ‘stay humble’ and ‘self praise is no praise’. And the majority of us conform, stay quiet, assuming that our good work will be noticed, and we will get our reward in good time.

    When we see those people who are shameless self promoters we judge them and ‘tut’ and assume that they will be smited by the God of Humility… (whilst secretly wishing people knew about the great things we had done).

    But then we notice they are not being called out or shamed for being a ‘show off’, in fact they’re getting more attention, and they are the ones getting rewarded with promotions, or new clients.

    And then we get frustrated, bitter, and envious, which affects the way we are being and communicating and turns people off. Or … we go out all guns blazing and tell everyone everything we ever done all at once… which also puts people off.

    The big question is … why are we told that we should stay quiet and humble when it harms rather than helps? And how can we share our authority, and experience

    Well that is what my guest Lisa Bragg is here to answer for us. Lisa has literally written the book on how to talk about success. Her book Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion launched in May.

    In addition to being an author, she is a speaker, advisor, professional mentor and founder of MediaFace, a Toronto-based content and consulting firm. She was also a

    TV reporter and anchor for 15 years.

    I hope this show helps you step out of the shadows and share all the excellent stuff you are up to!

    Enjoy

    What you’ll discover:

    The catalyst for Lisa to embrace ‘bragging’ and why she had avoided it before.

    Why Lisa believes that modesty is a negative habit?

    The double standards at play in society when it comes to bragging and ‘the range of acceptable behaviour’.

    Why you shouldn’t market yourself for where you have been and what you should do instead.

    The myths around bragging that could be holding you back.

    Why finding a partner can help you with promotion.

    The three biggest mistakes people making around bragging.

    Three tips for promoting yourself the right way.

    How Lisa uses speaking in her business.

    All things Lisa:

    https://www.lisabragg.com/listener-love

    Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

    https://www.lisabragg.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabragg

    https://www.facebook.com/ThatLisaBragg/

    https://www.instagram.com/thatlisabragg

    Books & Resources*:

    Anne of Green Gables

    Resources:

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    · Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    · Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15.

    I come across many speakers who are struggling to connect with their audience, and as a consequence their talks fail to get them the results that they want. One of the biggest reasons they struggle is because they are doing what I call … talking about the plane vs. talking about the pain.

    That’s why in this episode I’m sharing:

    What it means to talk about the plane Why your audience doesn’t care about the plane What you need to focus on instead. Why ‘avatar’ exercises are pointless How to find the burning platform that will get your audience into action The opportunity if you can connect deeply A special tool I created to help you get this right

    Enjoy!

    FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain

    (If you want to hear Lavanyaa talk about her experience you can do that here)

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Other Resources:

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.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 at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one.

    · Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music or Your App

  • How often, when it comes to writing in your business, has the blank page beaten you?

    I’ve seen so many people get stopped, or never share what they have written because they don’t think it’s good enough, or they are worried about being judged.

    Just like when you speak, in your business writing too, you get an amazing confidence boost from knowing that your message is good, that your content will make you stand out and connect with your target audience.

    When that happens you’re excited to put yourself out there.

    So how do you shift from stuck to successful?

    How do you go from getting underwhelming results with your business writing, to your audience saying … “this person gets me and my problem, I think I need to work with them”?

    That’s where this show comes in.

    My guest today is Kyla Skinner, copywriter and business writing mentor.

    She helps business owners harness the power of personality to better connect with their audience, stand out in today’s increasingly noisy market and attract new clients – so they can grow their business, not hold it back.

    As a fully accredited introvert, Kyla had herself felt shy, nervous and reluctant about showing her own personality.

    But that changed when she discovered the huge impact it made on growing her fledgling freelance business.

    Now, she’s an experienced (and award-winning) strategic copywriter, who’s built her copywriting and brand language business, The Jarrah Consultancy, primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. Over the past 20 years, Kyla has helped to position and promote hundreds of brands, including many big name, global market leaders.

    Today, she also encourages coaches, consultants and small business owners to tap into all this insight and expertise via her dedicated membership community, Copy Café.

    Enjoy!

    What you’ll discover:

    How Kyla became a copywriter and why personality matters to her. The problem with generic writing and using tools like chat GPT. What it means to ‘show’ your personality in your writing and the difference it makes to your message. Why small business owners struggle to connect with their audience in their copy. The three words that Kyla wrote for a Subaru ad that tells a big story. How to approach ‘daring to be different’ if you are more introverted. The difference between bland business writing versus writing with personality. The gap that Kyla found small business owners falling into, and how she filled it. Examples of results business owners have got by stepping out of their comfort zone. Three tips for how to get more personality into your writing in a way that feels natural and not forced. The surprising differences Kyla experienced as a copywriter creating her own signature talk. How speaking has been working for Kyla and her business

    All things Kyla:

    https://copycafe.co.uk/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylaskinner/


    Books & Resources*:

    Maverick! By Ricardo Semler

    The Blue Place by Nicola Griffith

    https://www.facebook.com/copycafe/

    Resources:

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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 often said that the real experts are the ones that can make the complex easy to understand, and Ros Atkins is an expert on making things easy to understand … so I guess that would make him the expert’s expert!

    As a journalist, and BBC News' Analysis Editor, Ros Atkins has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twenty years . He's also the creator of the critically acclaimed 'Ros Atkins on...' video series, which has become a phenomenon, garnering millions of views. His ability to explain complex stories in a clear, concise and consumable way has led to him being dubbed the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief'.

    On this show he is sharing his stories from the front lines of news reporting, the mistakes he made, and how he discovered the secret to the art of explanation. You’ll also get some fantastic tips that will improve your communication generally, and will power up your content and delivery.

    Enjoy!

    What you’ll discover:

    The mission Ros is trying to accomplish with his book ‘The Art of Explanation’ Why we shouldn’t give up when something seems complicated to explain and what to do instead. What music can teach us about communication. The huge lesson that Ros learned from another reporter that uplevelled his communication. Tips for using visuals with your talks so that they are adding rather than taking away from the message. Some techniques for improving clarity and conciseness in your message. A journalist’s view on how to use stories in the best way. What ‘back annos’ are and why they are a valuable tool for speakers.

    All things Ros:

    https://geni.us/TAOEBOOK

    https://twitter.com/bbcrosatkins

    https://twitter.com/bbcrosatkins

    Books & Resources*:

    What is history by E.H. Carr


    Resources:

    Turn Your Book into a Profitable Talk - PDF Breakthrough Guide

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

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  • Waking up paralysed in 2014 completely turned Jamie McAnsh’s life upside down.

    He lost his job, and his independence, but he was determined to forge a new path and purpose for his life.

    That included becoming a top disabled athlete, and fulfilling his dream of climbing Mount Everest in 2022.

    What he realised was that he had a great support network around him, helping him to achieve his goals, and he wanted to create something so that other people could experience that support too. That was when he created his company ‘See No Bounds’ with his wife Charlott.

    Today, Jamie divides his time between speaking all over the world on various topics, and building the See No Bounds global business community.

    In this show you are going to get some brilliant insights into what it takes to keep going even when your life and world comes crashing down again and again! You are also going to get some great tips from Jamie around how he built his speaking career.

    Enjoy!

    (TRIGGER WARNING: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS SHOW CONTAINS REFERENCE TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS)

    What you’ll discover:

    How Jamie woke up paralysed one morning in 2014. Why he had a funeral for his ‘able body’ in 2015, despite beginning to make a recovery. How Jamie’s life was thrown into more turmoil and how he came through it. The lessons he has learned so far from the adversity he has faced. Why Jamie created, ‘See No Bounds’ and how COVID nearly took his business. How he got started speaking and why. What he has learned about himself from speaking to audiences about his journey. What Jamie got from his TEDx experience and the lessons he learned. How Jamie prepares for his talks and where storytelling and humour fit in.

    All things Jamie:

    www,jamiemcansh.com

    www.seenobounds.co.uk

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-mcansh-see-no-bounds/

    https://www.facebook.com/SeeNoBounds/

    https://www.facebook.com/Jamiemcanshmotivationalspeak

    Books & Resources*:

    Made it Thru the Rain: to light the journey ahead by Beverly Jones

    Resources:

    The Hookology Workshop - Making Sure Your Talk is Captivating From the Start

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • One of the most important parts of your talk is the opening, because you have to grab the attention of your audience and show why the talk is relevant for them. What I’ve noticed recently with some of my clients, is that their ‘hook’, (or ‘lightning bolt’ as I call it), is good, but they aren’t fully committing to it, and that is weakening the opening and the connection with the audience and the topic they’re speaking about.

    So … I thought I’d share the coaching and feedback I gave them with you, so that you avoid this issue, and make the start of your talk rock!

    In this show I’m covering:

    The triggers for attention recap. Three potential ‘lightning bolt’ options to hook your audience. The problem and an illustration. What to do instead. Why it works Tips for building this skill

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    The Shocking Truth About How to Open and Close Your Presentations - Ep. 065

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

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    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.
  • Still one of the most prolific tools around, Powerpoint can literally make or break your presentation, depending on how you use it. That’s why I wanted to get Philippa Leguen de Lacroix on the show.

    She started life employed as a graphic designer, and was increasingly tasked with creating powerpoint slides for the different organisations she worked for. But … Philippa had a yearning to become her own boss, and after a hockey match with another designer pal they decided to start their own agency. That company has gone from strength to strength, pushing the boundaries of powerpoint to deliver jaw dropping presentations that continue to delight audiences and win new clients.

    In this show you are going to get some great tips to help you avoid the pitfalls of powerpoint and other types of software, and create slides that support you creating a talk that shines.

    Enjoy!

    What you’ll discover:

    What made Philippa focus on powerpoint. How you and your slides can build the connection with your audience or trash it. Why the bar for good slides is so low and the bad practice Philippa has seen that you can avoid. The psychological and physiological things that we need to take into account with our slide creation. What design linked with value means and why it matters. What is more important, the talk content and delivery, or the slides. Why Philippa believes we should still consider powerpoint over other slide software options. Three great tips for good slide design and creation.

    All things Philippa:

    https://presented.co.uk/

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/presenteduk/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippaleguendelacroix/

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Books & Resources*:

    The Long Win by Cath Bishop

    Resources:

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • This quick talk tip is in response to a situation one of my client’s found herself in, that could be an obstacle for you too.

    In this show I’m covering:

    Why you need to be able to flex your talk. Why it works How I used it and you can see it in action Tips for building this skill

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

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    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.
  • It wasn’t until I embarked on my marketing, influencing and sales odyssey, that I discovered the concept of ‘audience sophistication’ as I call it.

    It’s something I’ve often shared with marketing clients, but although I used it myself in my talks, I’ve not taught it to speakers until recently.

    And the feedback when I have has been so positive, that I thought I’d better share it with you too!

    In this episode, I’m going to break it down for you, so that you can level up your talks and get better results.

    What you’ll discover:

    The origin story of audience sophistication. Why it matters for speakers. How it affects your content. A practical example of how you might use it. How you can discover the sophistication of your audience.

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening

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    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • As a speaker you need to be like the director of a movie, using your talk content and delivery to captivate the audience. Your talk should contain moments that challenge them, make them ponder, create desire and yearning and move them towards your intended destination. All in a way that feels natural and aligned.

    In this episode, I’m going to share the levers you can use to achieve those things.

    If you want to increase the impact of your speaking then you will definitely want to grab a listen.

    What you’ll discover:

    The ‘approach and avoid’ programming and how it affects us. What impact it can have on your effectiveness as a speaker. When to use ‘push’ and when to use ‘pull on our audience’. What you need to understand to use this successfully. The other big lever you can pull to influence thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Why you need to think like a Hollywood director when you’re creating your content. Why you need to channel emotion in your delivery.

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Resource Links:

    ‘The Influential Mind’ by Tali Sharot

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  • As you may know in addition to teaching people how to become awesome speakers, I am a writer, and that’s how I first discovered Jo Gatford.

    I was writing my second play, and needed some concentrated time to focus on getting it written, queue Writers HQ.

    Jo Gatford is an award-winning writer of short and long fiction and the co-founder of Writers' HQ. It’s an organisation dedicated to providing low-cost writing courses and resources to arse-kicking writers with no time or money. In the past five years Writers' HQ has given away over £10,000 of writing courses and retreats to under-represented and systemically excluded writers, and seen hundreds of students go on to be published and win prestigious literary prizes!

    Jo has worked as an editor and copywriter for over 15 years and has been teaching creative writing workshops for almost a decade.

    You’ll probably be aware that the best talks are full of stories, and in this show Jo is sharing her thoughts on storytelling, what can get in the way of creation, as well as a few tips and hacks to get your stories moving.

    Enjoy!

    What you’ll discover:

    How Jo became a writer.

    What inspired Jo to write her first novel, "White Lies" and what challenges she had to overcome whilst writing it.

    How the process of writing a short story differs from writing a longer piece.

    Some of the common pitfalls or challenges that storytellers often face.

    Tips for making your story work.

    How to ensure maximum productivity and focus whilst doing creative work.

    What Writers HQ is and how it could help you realise your writing dreams!

    All things Jo:

    https://writershq.co.uk

    https://www.jogatford.com

    WRITERS' HQ:

    Twitter: @writers_hq

    Facebook /writershq

    Instagram @writershq

    Jo Gatford:

    Twitter: @jmgatford

    Books & Resources*:

    The dog of The Marriage by Amy Hempel

    Resources:

    Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk

    Get a Powerful Talk Structure - Join the Masterclass

    Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge

    Practice your speaking & test your content in a safe space in The Speaking Club ‘Live’ Membership

    Want to create a signature talk that sells, then check out our Nail Your Signature Talk in 60 Days programme.

    Want to find out about working with me 121 then book a call here.

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To help the show out:

    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews 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)
  • With technology now able to doctor images, people and chatbots pretending to be who they’re not and the advent of fake news, it might feel like it’s going to be harder than ever before to get people to believe new ideas.

    That doubt can hold us back from sharing our message for fear that we might not be able to get it across in the right way, causing damage to our reputation and confidence.

    But I want to let you know that it is absolutely possible to overcome skepticism and get your audience bought in and wanting to work with you.

    In this episode, I’ll be sharing tools that you can use as a speaker in talks, webinars and workshops to establish credibility and overcome skepticism, so that you get the buy-in to your message.

    What you’ll discover:

    What makes us believe things? The most obvious sources of credibility Are you an anti-authority? How to establish your authority How to make statistics meaningful The most powerful authority that you can leverage The Sinatra Test – can you pass it? The incongruence gap and how to use it.

    Enjoy!

    Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club

    (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)

    Books:

    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

    Resources:

    FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage

    Live Masterclass - 6 Step Blueprint to Creating Talks that Engage and Sell (without selling)

    Take the Snackable Story Challenge

    https://www.saraharcher.co.uk

    Resource Links:

    Case of Poisoning - National Library of Medicine

    https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen

    https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/changing-someones-mind-powerful-new-approach/

    Thanks for listening!

    To share your thoughts:

    Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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    Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews 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)