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In this episode, Helen dives into the complexities of communicating across cultures with her guest, Zoe Cousens. With over 30 years of experience in the investment sector and a strong track record of working in diverse countries such as the UK, Dubai, and Hong Kong, Zoe provides invaluable insights into the nuances of global communication. Together, they explore essential topics like conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity in leadership, and the foundational steps for building a successful coaching business.
Here are the highlights:
06:09 Understanding cultural differences through work and travel.
09:44 Helen reiterates immersion is essential to understand cultural differences.
12:38 Cultural misunderstandings can lead to contract issues.
19:16 Researched feasibility, and set up Women's Investment Network.
21:18 Understanding cultural issues is important for leaders.
28:26 Understanding cultural hierarchies is essential for leaders.
32:13 Cultural differences in attitudes towards punctuality.
36:09 Changed perspective, found Helen to work with, grateful for guidance.
39:44 Helen shares that it is important to focus on foundational building blocks for clarity.
Connect with Zoe Cousens
Zoë began her long career in finance as one of the first women to work in the London Stock Exchange in the 1980's. She is based in Guernsey and has also worked in Dubai and Hong Kong. She is the Founder of the Women's Investment Network, a financial literacy program to inspire women to learn about money management, and encourage them to save and invest.
She is a regular speaker at events such as CBRE Women in Business, and has won several professional awards including the Global Women's Business Club Top Ten Voices 2024. She has been regularly interviewed and published in the UK and UAE media.
Zoë enjoys assisting start-up founders with business advice and capital raising. Now aged 62, she is studying a Master's Degree in Executive Coaching & Mentoring, sharing her knowledge and expertise to help her clients to reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Website: https://thewomensinvestmentnetwork.com/about/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoecousens/
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If you are looking for ways to improve communication across your global teams get in touch at [email protected]
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Banish Boredom in the BoardRoom. Helen takes you through an essential skill for leaders, coaches, and business owners alike: transforming dull, data-driven presentations into captivating, impactful experiences. Drawing from her career in learning, development, and public speaking, Helen shares five expert tips grounded in dual coding theory - a psychological principle that enhances comprehension by combining verbal and visual information.
In this episode, you'll learn how to replace tedious slides filled with text and charts with engaging storytelling, powerful visuals, memorable acronyms, thought-provoking metaphors, and accessible supplementary resources. Whether you're presenting quarterly sales figures, leading a project update, or conveying complex messages to your team, these strategies will help you connect emotionally with your audience, making your content not just heard, but retained and acted upon.
Here are the highlights:
02:40 Enhancing the impact of spoken messages, ditching PowerPoint.
06:39 Highlight outcomes, growth, teams and storytelling for presentations.
08:11 Use relevant visuals and utilise acronyms.
11:56 Provide alternative sources for presenting data effectively.
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Website: helenpackham.com
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
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What does being a thought leader actually mean?
Sharing her personal journey and insights from her career in leadership development and entrepreneurship, Helen unpacks thought leadership’s evolution, the criticisms it has faced, and the importance in establishing credibility, trust, and influence in becoming known as a true thought leader.
She explores various types of thought leadership from industry-specific insights to visionary ideas and offers strategies to help you build your own thought leader status, leverage your unique expertise, engage with your audience, and create a lasting impact with your message. Whether you're aiming to win clients, secure promotions, or inspire others, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to positioning yourself as the go-to expert in your field.
Here are the highlights:
00:28 Becoming known as an expert and influential leader.
04:13 Spotting trends and expertise in industry criticism.
08:40 Demonstrating expertise builds credibility and a positive image.
12:17 Sharing thought leadership, innovative case studies, positioning.
14:50 Value authenticity, visibility, engagement, and thought leadership.
17:12 Define values, unique strengths, and audience understanding.
22:52 Create valuable content to build a thought leader brand.
25:18 Building thought leader status: consistency, visibility, articulation.
Connect with Helen:
Website: helenpackham.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham
Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
Take my free AIR assessment to measure your levels of thought leadership.
Get instant, free access to my master series where I explore how to become a thought leader in more detail.
Become a thought leader by landing a TEDx gig. Join my free cracking the TEDx code workshop for all the juicy details.
My Ultimate Speaker programme takes you through the steps to become a thought leader in your field and build a professional profile through speaking.
Book a call to explore how I can help you become a thought leader in your industry.
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In this episode, Helen shares her personal journey from corporate life to business owner, revealing the invisible suit of armour she used to wear to feel more confident. She explores the pitfalls of maintaining rigid professional personas and offers practical strategies for removing that armour to connect more deeply and authentically with colleagues, clients, and audiences alike. Drawing on timeless models like the Johari Window, she provides actionable insights to break down barriers and foster genuine communication.
Here are the highlights:
05:51 Balancing personal branding with a professional image in business.
08:32 Struggling to balance professional and personal life can lead to increased stress levels and hinder personal growth.
11:14 Business leaders must share openly to grow.
14:56 Embrace authentic communication and foster stronger professional relationships through mindful interaction and understanding.
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Helen explores the art of powerful language and its transformative impact with the help of her special guest, Phil M Jones. Phil is a renowned entrepreneur behind five multimillion-dollar companies, an accomplished author of seven books, and a producer of acclaimed audiobooks on persuasion and influence. In this episode, they’ll uncover how strategic curiosity, purposeful questions, and creating inclusive environments can elevate your communication skills.
Tune in to uncover exactly what to say to create lasting impressions, drive results, and maintain integrity in every conversation.
Here are the highlights:
04:33 Becoming a professional involves relentless and ongoing practice.
07:23 To achieve success, choose bravery, influence, and curiosity.
10:46 Misguided parental advice leads to self-awareness realisation.
13:21 Inclusive space allows for right results and efficiency.
17:03 Improve morning huddle to boost productivity effectively.
22:31 Influence with integrity when asking for money and over deliver.
26:20 Be better than your speaking fee.
32:06 Creating a work environment that encourages speaking up poses a tough challenge.
34:37 Create a culture of allowing people to speak up.
39:19 Using a tactical approach to handle objections effectively.
48:07 Committed to raising consciousness through curiosity and empathy.
50:29 Emotional understanding in communication surpasses technology's capabilities.
Connect with: Phil M Jones
An entrepreneurial success story and founder of 5 multimillion dollar companies, Phil M Jones is Strategic Advisor to pioneering leaders of the world’s biggest brands. The author of 7 best-selling books including the “Exactly” Book Series with over 2 million copies sold, he is the Producer of the “Most Listened To” Audiobook of all time and Innovator of the highly coveted “How to Persuade” audible production. To date, more than 800 different industries, across 59 countries and 5 continents have benefited from his input. Phil recently joined a long list of global leaders who serve in residence at High Point University’s Access to Innovators Program.
He had his first business at just 14 years of age and is the youngest recipient of the “British Excellence in Sales and Marketing” award.
A sought after advisor to global brands, creator of the most listened to non-fiction audiobook of all time and a firm believer that almost every problem could be prevented or solved if more people just knew EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY.
Here to help YOU make more of YOUR conversations count.
Find out more: https://exactlywhattosay.com/
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In this episode, Helen Packham challenges the conventional approach to storytelling by discouraging the use of straightforward timelines. Instead, she encourages you to explore more dynamic and engaging methods such as nonlinear narratives, thematic structures, flashbacks, multiple perspectives, and framing devices. Using examples from film and literature, she illustrates the power of these techniques to enhance emotional engagement, maintain audience interest, and deepen character and thematic development. Tune in as Helen provides practical strategies and tips for incorporating these storytelling methods into your talks and presentations, helping you create a more impactful narrative. If you're ready to uplevel your storytelling techniques this episode is for you.
Here are the highlights:
01:03 Avoid timeline storytelling, share the impact instead.
05:11 Structures can be theme-centered for engagement.
09:10 Using framing devices enhances storytelling with layers.
10:35 Create tension, immerse the audience, show character growth, end with a strong conclusions
13:44 Use quotes as framing devices in presentations.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
Get instant, free access to my master series where I explore storytelling in more detail. I share more on how you can develop your core story, and how you can use storytelling in your talks, meetings and presentations to increase their impact.
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In today’s episode, Helen interviews Lisa Sheerin, whose journey is a testament to the power of resilience and embracing a non-linear career path. In this episode, Lisa opens up about her initial struggles and frustrations in the acting industry, detailing her emotional challenges and the transformative decision to train as an indoor exercise coach during drama school. She shares how these unexpected roles in fitness and children's entertainment not only led to personal growth but also carved a unique path toward business success.
They explore her innovative "Speak Proud" method for public speaking, designed especially for women to overcome imposter syndrome and deliver impactful presentations. Listen to learn more about the significance of nonlinear career trajectories, the fusion of diverse skills, and the undeniable power of words.
Here are the highlights:
03:30 Finding your purpose and direction in life.
07:32 Determined pursuit leads to successful drama school admission.
11:02 Reflecting on emotional vocational learning experience fulfillment.
14:28 Supportive pivotal moment leads to transformative role.
17:14 Gender bias hindered youthful acting aspirations and feedback.
22:31 Struggling with self-doubt and seeking external validation
23:33 Struggles and nonlinear path led to success.
30:57 Unique style led to a successful and fear-free career.
33:42 COVID halted physical jobs, and prompted a self-reflection period.
37:42 Embrace self-promotion and confidence in public speaking.
40:16 Building confidence through positive self-talk and techniques.
43:44 Inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and achieving success through vulnerability and passion.
About Lisa Sheerin:
Lisa founded Speak Proud as an executive public speaking coach, helping her clients in corporate roles, and those running businesses to embrace public speaking in order to accelerate their confidence and careers.
Through a combination of coaching and mentoring, using her Speak Proud Expert Method, Lisa helps unblock fears around public speaking, and using proven performance tools and techniques to soar high, on stage, and/or online.
Lisa is a trained actor with over twenty years experience working in theatre, film and voice-over, with notable appearances at the Royal Court Theatre and Raindance Film Festival.
Lisa is an accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Lisa also has a personal passion for coaching group exercise, and works as a spinning coach at Third Space health clubs.
Connect with Lisa:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasheerinspeakproud/
Listen to Elizabeth Gilbert’s talk (referenced in the podcast episode) ‘Flight of the Hummingbird: The curiosity driven life’:
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Today, Helen opens up about her own journey from a shy, easily-embarrassed child to becoming a confident communicator. She explains the profound impact of social anxiety on personal relationships, career advancement, and mental health, while also touching on the biological and psychological factors at play. Tune in to learn six actionable steps to help you feel more confident and reduce anxiety in social situations.
Here are the highlights:
01:01 Talking from personal experience and also sharing practical strategies that I have found really helpful.
04:26 Avoidance hinders social anxiety sufferers' personal and professional growth.
09:18 Ground yourself, minimise fear, and explore confidently.
12:59 Overcome social anxiety, gain confidence, and expand your comfort zone.
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Today’s episode is all about crafting your signature keynote talk.
Whether you're looking to inspire, educate, or mobilise an audience, a well-structured keynote can be your greatest tool.
Keynotes have been a cornerstone of human history, from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address to Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
We'll be breaking down the essential elements — the “big remedy” and “real remedy” sections, using personal stories or case studies, and creating memorable "golden nuggets." We'll also dive into the importance of a big bang opening and a strong closing to leave a lasting impact.
So, get ready to take notes as we delve into the structure, delivery, and ultimate purpose of a keynote talk. This episode is packed with insights, tips, and resources to help you elevate your public speaking!
Here are the highlights:
04:53 Keynote speech sets a tone for an event.
09:38 Keynote speeches and personal rituals impact audiences.
12:12 The evolution of public speaking through history.
14:14 Building credibility through expertise, honesty, and storytelling.
19:47 Clear, organised structure to create impact.
22:07 Michelle Obama's DNC speech showcases ethos, pathos, and logos.
25:53 Virtual doctors develop keynote talks for reach.
28:29 Creating a keynote: Benefits and differences with TED talks.
31:27 Keynote talk needs interactive elements for engagement.
37:05 Addressing the challenge of suicide in men inspired by Helen’s client
39:18 Keynote: Inspire thinking, action, and transformation.
41:38 Struggling to communicate expertise in an engaging format.
45:07 Developing a remedy story and sharing stories for empowerment.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
My AIR assessment helps you identify your current areas of authority, impact and reach
Get instant, free access to my master series where I share more on how you can develop your signature talk in session 2 ‘IMPACT.’
Would you like help creating your own signature keynote talk? Contact me [email protected], book a time to talk and find out more about my current offer.
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Today we're exploring the art of storytelling. A tool I've leveraged throughout my career to help introverted leaders, coaches, and small business owners alike. In this episode, we'll unravel 11 story structures that can elevate your social media content, presentations, and keynote talks. From sequential storytelling to case studies, analogies, and more, today's insights will provide you with actionable tips to captivate and connect with your audience. Tune in, and let's harness the power of stories to change lives!
Here are the highlights:
01:15 Utilise storytelling to engage and convert audiences effectively.
03:31 Engage your audience through storytelling, not just selling.
07:47 Reflecting on defining moments led to transformative choice.
10:51 Use storytelling to identify, agitate, and solve.
15:30 Craft compelling content using throwback storytelling structure. Utilise historical events or anniversaries to tell engaging stories.
17:34 Analogies and metaphors simplify complex information, making it easier to understand.
Resources:
Quotes
www.quotegarden.com
Stories
www.aesopfables.com
www.parablesite.com
Facts, Research, Stats
http://www.fun-interesting-facts.com/
http://www.onthisday.com/
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Today Helen explores the pivotal “pit moments” that define our stories and shape our lives with Jason Archdale. Jason is a mental wellness life coach and professional speaker, who shares his own journey through overwhelming challenges, including mental health struggles and a suicide attempt. He opens up about his transition from a proud soldier to facing the intricacies of civilian life, dealing with difficult relationships, financial troubles, and custody battles.
Helen and Jason explore the societal expectations placed on men, the pressure to fulfill others' visions, and how these can exacerbate mental health issues. Jason reveals his turning point and how he used vulnerability and intuitive action to transform his life.
Stay tuned to learn how you can embrace your own pit moments, use them as catalysts for change, and how they can make a lasting impact on your life and the lives of others.
Here are the Highlights:
03:30 Overcoming struggles, inspiring change, and sharing your story.
08:21 Reflecting on overcoming challenges and sharing experiences.
10:40 Relate to your inner voice and find strength within.
16:47 Men often feel the pressure of societal expectations.
18:04 Build-up to a pivotal moment in ordinary life.
23:19 Embracing and sharing your transformative pit moment.
25:45 Decision sparked a series of transformative events.
29:27 Overcame challenges and now helps others find success.
32:57 Embrace vulnerability to find intuitive guidance.
35:36 Embrace vulnerability, tell your story, and gain confidence.
38:59 Choosing to make decisions illuminates the way.
42:57 Trusting in yourself and the healing process.
44:07 Jason's process helps create a signature keynote.
Connect with: Jason Archdale
Jason Archdale is a dynamic Mental Wellness Life Coach, Speaker, and fervent advocate Mental Health Awareness.
Leveraging his acclaimed DART™ process, Jason empowers clients with actionable steps to bridge the gap between their current circumstances and their desired outcomes. Drawing from his own journey marked by battles with anxiety, fear, limiting beliefs, and profound depression culminating in a personal struggle with suicide, Jason has forged a resilient mindset primed to guide others toward their aspirations.
Unyielding in his commitment, Jason's mantra of "No matter what" underscores his relentless dedication to his clients' growth. Encouraging the cultivation of a daily mental conditioning regimen, he empowers clients to architect the lives they envision.
Connect with Jason:
Website: www.jasonarchdale.co.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jasonarchdale
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jason.archdale.3/
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Welcome to a special reflective episode of the Words That Change Lives podcast. I am taking a moment to look back at the incredible journey of the podcast so far. With 17 episodes under our belt, I take a moment to share insights, learning experiences, and vulnerabilities encountered along the way.
I discuss the importance of having a vision, evaluating and evolving your content, finding inspiration, and understanding your purpose for creating a podcast.
Whether you're curious about starting your own podcast or looking to refine your message, tune in to hear valuable reflections and practical advice.
Here are the highlights:
01:11 Creating a podcast with a clear vision led to meaningful conversations and tied together different facets of the business.
03:40 Reflecting on podcast topics and seeking audience input.
07:24 The podcast is for lead generation, not sponsorship deals.
10:40 Contact for feedback, please rate, review, and follow. Thank you! Your support means the world.
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Host Helen Packham explores the art of productive disagreement with special guest Ian Leslie, author of "How to Disagree."
Today's conversation covers the defensive nature of disagreement, the importance of viewpoint diversity, and the need to balance competitiveness with collaboration.
Ian shares insights from his extensive work on human behaviour, workplace culture, and his compelling views on creating an environment that fosters honest and safe disagreements.
Get ready to learn how to turn conflict into a catalyst for growth and innovation.
Here are the highlights:
03:58 Encouraging workplace discussion and embracing disagreements.
06:22 Feeling threatened in arguments leads to disengagement.
09:33 Social media exposes us to diverse opinions.
14:56 Emotions enhance cognitive capabilities in discussions.
17:59 Value of disagreement in human evolutionary history.
24:30 Disagree cooperatively for better outcomes, particularly leaders.
28:36 TED Talks emphasise collaboration, chemistry, and alchemy.
31:30 Diversity is important for unlocking benefits.
34:30 The Waco cult teaches about diversity in viewpoints.
39:51 Remove barriers to facilitate open, respectful communication.
42:55 Encouragement of junior voices in workplace culture.
46:14 Importance of things in life is relative.
Connect with: Ian Leslie
Ian Leslie is the author of acclaimed books on human behaviour. Malcolm Gladwell describes him as "one of my favourite writers". His books include CURIOUS, about the desire to learn, and HOW TO DISAGREE, on the art and science of productive disagreement. Ian has a background in business; before launching a writing career he worked as a strategist for some of the world's biggest brands at ad agencies in London and New York. He has written for the Financial Times, the Economist, and the New Statesman, on work, politics, AI, and behaviour science. He is a a speaker to companies and organisations around the world on curiosity, productive conflict, and workplace culture. His weekly Substack newsletter, The Ruffian, has over twenty thousand subscribers. Ian is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He lives in London with his wife and two children.
Subscribe to The Ruffian: https://www.ian-leslie.com/
Website:https://ian-leslie.com/speaking/
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If you’d like to explore how to have more open and honest conversations within your organisation and encourage productive disagreement, contact Helen for a no obligation consultation [email protected]
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In this bite-sized episode, Helen shares a unique and captivating strategy for landing corporate gigs. Inspired by the iconic scene from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," she walks you through a four-step approach that takes you from crafting your expert method to building long-term relationships with corporate clients.
Whether you're looking to break into the corporate world or enhance your current offerings, this episode is packed with actionable insights that will help you open doors and leave a lasting impression. Let's turn your expertise into the golden ticket for success!
Here are the highlights:
05:55 Create an impactful signature talk to inspire. Deliver it effectively to various audiences.
07:58 Developing your signature talk and aligning offerings.
12:56 Create an expert method and suite of offerings.
14:19 Please rate, review, and follow the podcast.
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In today's episode, Helen and her special guest Jo Twiselton explore the world of effective communication. Jo is an expert in organisational change, drawing from a rich background in PR, marketing, and coaching leaders across diverse sectors.
Jo shares her innovative "4 Fundamentals of Human Change" method, a comprehensive framework designed to enhance well-being, resilience, connection, and people readiness within organisations. They also explore the power of clear and impactful communication, as Jo reveals her strategies for making complex expertise accessible and engaging.
Join Jo and Helen as they uncover practical tips for articulating your skills and experience and share how to tailor your message to fit organisational needs, and stand out in a crowded market.
Here are the highlights:
00:01 Coaches struggle to communicate expertise effectively.
07:00 Daniel Priestley's key person of influence model.
12:38 Unconventional career path provides comfort and reassurance.
18:51 Identifying and communicating expertise levels for leadership.
21:06 Understanding and meeting organisation's needs effectively.
24:00 Strategic communication is key for client success.
30:04 Join the process before it begins - impact assessment.
38:36 Expert method improved communication, confidence, and speaking.
About Jo Twiselton
Jo is an experienced human change specialist who has worked with a multitude of well-known brands and the leaders in them to support positive organisational cultures through times of uncertainty.
She believes that it’s only by putting people first, rather than systems or processes, that successful and sustainable change can really happen.
Jo draws on her communication, coaching and facilitation expertise to help leaders and managers better prepare themselves and their teams for change. This includes improving communication as well as encouraging greater collaboration and connection between people to help solve problems and achieve longer-lasting transformations.
Jo established her business, Twist Consultants 20 years ago after a successful in-house career. She now uses her expert method, the 4 Fundamentals of Human Change, to provide clients with a strategic approach to putting people front and centre in periods of instability, keeping disruption down and performance and engagement up.
Connect with Jo:
Website: https://www.twistconsultants.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jotwiselton/
Find out more about the Twist 4 Fundamentals expert method here: https://www.twistconsultants.co.uk/the-4-fundamentals-of-human-change
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In this episode, Helen discusses the importance of confidently articulating your message without relying on scripts or prompts, and how this can lead to a more impactful connection with your audience. Expert to learn the psychology behind encoding, storing, and retrieving information to help you speak authentically and engage effectively without the need for notes or visual aids. Tune in to discover practical techniques to enhance your public speaking skills and make a lasting impression with your words.
Here are the highlights:
00:00 Deliver confidently without relying on notes.
04:09 Overreliance on notes can cause anxiety.
09:33 Use keywords, quotes, and techniques for speaking.
12:15 Enhance presentations with engaging visual and storytelling.
16:02 Recording information with visual and verbal cues.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTxqnAHkZL5bGKGgA3VJRg/videos
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In this episode of Words That Change Lives, Helen delves into the world of TEDx talks and the process of landing a TEDx speaking gig. Drawing from her experience as a TEDx speaker and coach, she shares insights on overcoming internal barriers, nailing down the idea worth spreading and understanding the external obstacles in the application process. By cracking the TEDx code, she provides guidance for aspiring speakers to make their dreams of delivering a powerful TEDx talk a reality.
Here are the highlights:
03:33 Gave TEDx talk, gained confidence, and became TEDx curator.
09:40 Crack the TEDx application code for success.
11:25 Reflect on achievements, and focus on a worthy vision.
15:32 Focus on the idea, not the desire to speak.
19:11 Filtering applications, presenting succinctly, and overcoming obstacles.
20:43 Helping people 1to1 or with my courses.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTxqnAHkZL5bGKGgA3VJRg
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In this episode, I sit down with Shiggi Paktor, who's carved a niche for herself in the world of audio, from her days as a college DJ to becoming a sound engineering expert. We discuss everything from her love affair with vinyl and DJing, the world of podcasting, audiobook production, and the art of emotional storytelling through sound. Plus, we'll tackle the fascinating interplay between visuals and audio in learning and communication, and the critical role of having an authentic voice in an AI-driven world.
Here are the Highlights:
04:53 Learned English at a young age, skilled in communication.
09:42 Cocky teen learns DJing over summer break.
13:12 Transitioned to sound engineering for audiobooks.
20:15 Visual anchors and body language enhance communication.
24:11 On-stage performance requires both visual and auditory appeal.
26:54 Engaged in comedy show interaction, a learning experience.
32:44 Processing styles affect perception of audio content.
35:32 Interest in experimental assets and audio narration.
38:29 Adapting to new technology, explore voice cloning.
41:19 Consider long-term plans for your podcast.
Connect with: Shiggi Pakter
Shiggi is a multi-talented entrepreneur who found her niche in helping business entrepreneurs find their online voice through various audio assets, thus founding AudioFy as the playground for audiobook, podcast and other audio content production. With a background in sound engineering spanning over 20 years, twinned with a love for the theatrical, with the help of various clients over the years she's now created her own "Redline Method'' that allows business authors to remotely record professional-sounding audiobooks ready for Audible, private hosting or any other kind of online utilisation.
Beyond AudioFy, she's a professional DJ, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and coach and her idea of downtime usually involves spending hours rock-climbing.
Audio Production Services: www.audiofy.me
Voice Over Artist / Podcaster: www.shiggi.co.uk
DJ Bookings: www.theneopink.com
Exec PT Referrals: www.superbodied.me
Catalyst Climbing Private Coaching: www.catalystclimbing.com
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Website: helenpackham.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham
Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
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This episode explores the TEDx journey of Tony Brooks, a leadership psychologist and author, who recently gave his TEDx talk exploring the complex dance between survival thinking and creativity.
Helen and Tony discuss the intricacies of applying and preparing for a TEDx talk under the theme of "creativity through adversity" and how Tony's upcoming book aims to tackle survival psychology in modern life.
Here are the highlights:
04:38 Emphasise expertise, passion, and impact in TEDx talk.
07:44 Creativity through adversity: managing survival thinking for freedom.
09:31 Event theme: Find link, challenge adversity creatively
12:47 Refining content and structure with rusted input.
17:22 TEDx talks raise awareness and change lives.
19:22 Tony shares insights and challenges in writing talk.
22:48 Understanding ancient survival behaviours in modern life.
27:30 Successful performance, positive feedback, pleased with outcome.
Connect with: Tony Brooks
Tony Brooks is an experienced Leadership Psychologist, Author, podcast Host, TEDx speaker and recognised as an inspiring and impactful Speaker on Leadership Mindset and Survival Psychology.
He believes the number one problem facing you as a leader is your leadership mindset. At the root of this is the impact of exaggerated, distorted and imagined Survival Thinking, manifested through areas such as Impostor Syndrome, Ego, Defensive Mindset, Negative Self Talk and Group Behaviour.
Connect with Tony:
Website: https://thetonybrooks.com/podcast-episodes/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybrooks63/?originalSubdomain=uk
Watch Tony’s TEDx talk here:
https://youtu.be/VpG41AH8OjA?si=mI0PzncHjW9QVxHF
Connect with Helen:
Website: helenpackham.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham
Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
Get instant access to the Cracking the TEDx Code workshop giving you all the step by step details for landing a TEDx gig here
https://helenpackham.lpages.co/tedx-code-workshop/
Learn how to speak confidently without notes or prompts in my YouTube video
https://youtu.be/7aKX_pqwskg?si=qnNtwYEJVuJPf2BQ
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of AI and humanity with special guest John Spencer Williams, an author, entrepreneur and a visionary in the realm of AI.
John will share his insights on the hypnotic power of storytelling, its roots in human history, and its contemporary digital transformation. We also examine the pressing question of human connection and isolation in our tech-addicted society.
Here are the highlights:
03:52 Developed and marketed innovative technology07:54 Using psychology and storytelling to engage audiences.12:20 Fascination with psychology and storytelling's impact.13:20 Sam Altman believes AI will achieve superhuman persuasion.18:58 AI change creates dramatic but worrying uncertainty.21:33 Seeking specific content to inspire and motivate.24:01 Zoom fatigue, craving human interaction and AI impact.27:53 Evidence for a link between creativity and mental health.36:09 Praised colloquial style and borrowed from Chat GPT.39:56 Embracing uniqueness to connect in a saturated world.40:35 Personal stories have a universal impact on communication.Connect with: John Spencer Williams
John started his career in special effects software then became a Senior Managing Consultant at Deloitte before quitting and declaring he never wanted a job ever again.
He is founder of The Ideas Lab and has now helped thousands of people to create a business they love that stands out in a crowded world.
John Spencer Williams is author of "F**k Work Let's Play: Do what you love & get paid for it" which was WHSmith business book of the month and is an updated version of a book that has now been translated into 9 languages.
John runs the London AI event AIQ. Subscribe for notifications of the next event on Eventbrite at raiseyouraiq.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsw/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnswilliams
Download John's free 12-page guide to creating a business you love at:
http://theideaslab.co
Connect with Helen:
Website: helenpackham.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham
Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenpackham
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