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Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast27. Teaching Executives with Mitchell PetersenDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews award-winning Kellogg finance professor Mitchell Petersen about his experience teaching executives in the Northwestern MBA program.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellpetersen/
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-07-2824 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast26. Magic and Marketing with Jimi GibsonDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews TEDx speaker, magician, and Forbes Agency Council writer Jimi Gibson about the connection between magic and marketing.
https://thriveagency.com/our-work/
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-07-0718 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast25. Hall of Fame Speaking with Patrick CombsDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Hall of Fame Speaker Patrick Combs about audience analysis, keynote speaking, and storytelling.
https://patrickcombs.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bemiracleminded/
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-06-3022 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast24. AI, SCORE, and Value with Joy GobervilleDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews SCORE leader and consultant Joy Goberville about the future of work, AI, SCORE volunteering, and finding your personal value.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joygoberville/
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-06-2319 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast23. Leadership Consulting with Gautam SoodDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews ex-prosecutor, consultant, and national mock trial champion Gautam Sood about DEI, consulting, and vulnerability. https://www.interlaceconsulting.com/https://www.authentalk.org/2025-06-1630 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast22. LinkedIn Marketing with Jenny LustigDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews LinkedIn lead generation specialist Jenny Lustig about best practices regarding reaching clients through LinkedIn. https://leadmagnetlemonade.kit.com/course https://www.authentalk.org/2025-06-0927 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast21. Moderating Debates with Dr. Ben VothDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews SMU professor of rhetoric Dr. Ben Voth about best practices in political debates.
https://benvoth.com/
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-06-0241 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast20. Keynote Speeches with Courtney Lohmann"Here's what I've done. Here's what I've learned. Here's what you can do."
Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews professional speaker and sustainability expert Courtney Lohmann on best practices in keynote speeches.
https://courtneylohmann.com
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-05-2618 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast19. Pitching and Selling with Jen Thompson"How good are you willing for it to get?" Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Jen Thompson (a board member, ex-Google/YouTube strategic business leader with experience in media and technology, and consultant) on best practices in pitching and selling.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenthomp/
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-05-1917 min
Delight in the Limelight064. Speaking Secrets from a National ChampionWhat can professionals learn from champion public speakers—even if they never plan to compete? 🤔On this episode of the Delight in the Limelight podcast, I sit down with Dr. Iain Lampert, a public speaking competition expert and four-time national champion, to uncover the most valuable lessons from the world of competitive speaking and how they translate into real-world communication for entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders.Topics we cover include:- What Iain loves about competing-Lessons from competitive public speaking that professionals can apply-Presenting to a small team meeting versus delivering a keynote...2025-05-0231 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast18. Delight in the Limelight with Linda UgelowDr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Linda Ugelow, a professional speaking coach. Linda helps clients overcome performance anxiety (lindaugelow.com).
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-03-2245 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast17. D(eb)ating Around (IPDA Interview Compilation)Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Lindsay Duede, Elaine Csoros Krussow, Ethan Arbuckle, and Daniel Davis about their experiences in the International Public Debate Association.
https://www.authentalk.org/2025-03-1323 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast16. The IPDA Debate GOAT? (Interview with Lindsay Duede)Dr. Iain Lampert interviews Lindsay Duede.
Lindsay Duede (Duty) is an Interpersonal Communication PhD student and Argumentation instructor at Louisiana State University. She has been in IPDA since 2016 and has earned five national titles along with many other national placings. Outside of school and work, Lindsay spends time with her cat Croissant and staying up to date on all things Marvel.2025-02-2417 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast15. Friendships in Adult Debate (Interview with Elaine Csoros Krussow)Dr. Iain Lampert interviews Elaine Csoros Krussow.
Elaine is currently a licensed mental health provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While in IPDA, Elaine competed for Union University where she was a team officer for two of her three years on the circuit. During that time, Elaine saw a variety of success including multiple final rounds, speaker awards, 2nd place overall in season long results, and advancing to outrounds at the national level twice. Prior to college, she competed in the home school forensic league STOA for six years and saw competitive success in all forms of debate and nine speech categories...2025-02-1713 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast14. The Benefits of Adult Debate (Interview with Ethan Arbuckle)Dr. Iain Lampert interviews Ethan Arbuckle, the back-to-back season-long champion of the International Public Debate Association.
Ethan's journey is marked by notable achievements, including back-to-back championships in the Pro Division, as well as the title of Pro Speaker Champion. He has also led a team to victory as the Assistant Coach to earn the 2023-2024 Community College Championship. In addition to his role in individual debate and coaching, he won the 2021-2022 Team IPDA Championship alongside his partner. Ethan also contributed as an author to the IPDA’s 3rd edition textbook.2025-02-1113 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast13. Why Join an Adult Debate League? (Interview with Daniel Davis)Dr. Iain Lampert interviews adult debater Daniel Davis.
Daniel Davis, the graduate assistant for the LSUS debate team, is embarking on his 4th year with the team and his 6th year in the IPDA adult debate league. Over his short time in debate he has seen his own skills improve, but more excitingly, has gotten to watch and contribute to the improvement and success of countless students.2025-02-0414 min
Stacking The Box, a Football PodcastThe Ultimate Week 16 NFL Preview | Who Secures the 1-Seed?!Join Sterling Holmes and Iain MacMillan as they break down the Week 16 NFL matchups, including a detailed preview of Chiefs-Texans and a prediction of who will end up with the 1-seed in both conferences. PLUS, stick around for a special fantasy segment featuring Lior Lampert, who offers tips to help you stay alive in the fantasy playoffs!Be sure to subscribe and click the notification bell so you never miss an update on everything NFL!00:00 - Intro00:22 - The Michael Penix Era BEGINS14:04 - Broncos...2024-12-1955 minStacking The Box, a Football PodcastThe Ultimate Week 11 NFL Preview | Are the Eagles or Commanders TRUE contenders?!Join Sterling Holmes and Iain MacMillan as they dive into the Week 11 NFL matchups, offering their top betting picks and essential survivor pool strategies to keep you in the game as the season intensifies. Plus, don’t miss a special fantasy segment with Lior Lampert, who’ll share his top waiver wire pickups! Get expert insights and predictions in this thrilling episode of Stacking the Box.Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more NFL analysis!00:00 - Intro04:48 - Commanders vs, Eagles07:49 - Vikings vs. Tita...2024-11-1453 minStacking The Box, a Football PodcastThe Ultimate Week 10 NFL Preview | Is Dallas DONE FOR?!Tune in as Sterling Holmes and Iain MacMillan break down the Week 10 NFL matchups, sharing their top betting picks and key survivor pool strategies to help you stay in the game as the season heats up. Plus, don’t miss a special fantasy segment with Lior Lampert, who’ll reveal his best waiver wire finds! Get expert analysis and predictions in this exciting episode of Stacking the Box!Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more NFL analysis!00:00 - Intro02:31 - Iain has figured out...2024-11-071h 02Stacking The Box, a Football PodcastThe Ultimate Week 9 NFL Preview | Gearing Up for an EPIC NFC North ShowdownJoin Sterling Holmes and Iain MacMillan as they dive into the Week 9 NFL schedule. They'll discuss their favorite bets and strategic survivor pool picks to keep you alive as the season intensifies. Plus, stick around for a special fantasy segment featuring Lior Lampert, who offers tips to find gems on the waiver wire! Don’t miss their expert insights and predictions in this episode of Stacking the Box!Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more NFL analysis!00:00 - Intro04:41 - Texans vs. Jets...2024-10-3051 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast12. IPDA (Part IV)What are Iain Lampert's final thoughts on the International Public Debate Association? How is competitive debate similar to chess?2024-09-2910 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast11. IPDA Debate (Part III)What's the link between market segmentation analysis and argumentative success? How do the lessons of Dragon Ball Z inform competitive debate?2024-09-2209 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast10. IPDA Debate (Part II)What happens with a champion debate coach loses nearly every debate in a tournament? What can we learn from our failures to persuade our judges?2024-09-1108 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast9. IPDA Debate (Part I)What is the International Public Debate Association? How can we persuade biased judges? How do you beat a preacher in a debate about cancel culture?2024-09-0610 minStacking The Box, a Football PodcastNFL Preseason Wrap Up: Bo Nix Named Broncos Starter! Jahan Dotson to Eagles! PLUS Torrey Holt Talks Chiefs, Greatest Show on Turf & MOREIn this episode of Stacking the Box, Iain MacMillan and Sterling Holmes wrap up the NFL preseason with a deep dive into the biggest moves and final roster decisions. The Eagles make a splash by trading for Jahan Dotson, while Bo Nix is named the starting quarterback for the Broncos. We also share our final thoughts on the Chiefs' preseason, including Creed Humphrey's record-breaking extension, and the Falcons' last-minute move to sign AJ Terrell to a four-year extension.Joining the show is fantasy football expert Lior Lampert, who previews the impact of QB competitions...2024-08-2657 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast8. Mailbag #1 (Style, Structure, and the Presidential Debate)How can we begin to master our personal public speaking styles?
What are some common mistakes speakers with speech structure?
What are my thoughts about the Joe Biden v. Donald Trump presidential debate?2024-07-1113 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast7. Professional Public AddressHow can you write a research-based speech--like an Original Oratory, Informative, or TED Talk--that informs or persuades your audience?2024-07-0209 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast6. Professional Spontaneous SpeakingHow can you create a five-minute speech with only two minutes of preparation time?2024-06-2010 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast5. Professional DebateHow can you prepare and structure arguments in a spontaneous debate?2024-06-1208 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast4. Professional ActingHow can you create a 10-minute competitive monologue?2024-06-0709 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast3. Evaluation ContestHow can speech coaches get feedback on the quality of their coaching?2024-05-2207 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast2. International SpeechHow can you structure a seven-minute speech about your life?2024-05-1410 min
Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast1. Table TopicsHow can you give a two-minute speech with no preparation time?2024-05-0607 min
The Forensics ExperienceEpisode 5: Going to Nationals. (w/ Iain Lampert!)In this episode, we discuss the qualities of a national champion and how concerned we should be with that title anyway!
Iain's Bio:
Iain Lampert is one of the foremost high school public speaking educators in America. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA, his M.A. in Education and Human Development from the George Washington University, and his Certification in Advanced Education Leadership from Harvard University. He is in the process of attaining a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Vanderbilt University. He is the founder and director of forensics at Valley I...2020-01-0629 min
The Mock Review with Ben and DrewEpisode 20: The 2019 National Final Round (with Iain Lampert)On the latest episode, Ben and Drew break down the 2019 National Final Round between Rhodes and Yale, where Yale was eventually stripped of their national title. Iain Lampert, two-time national champion at UCLA and 2019 final round judge joins the podcast to go through his analysis of what he observed during the round, how he scored each team, and how he thinks this impacts the AMTA community moving forward. Finally, Ben and Drew walk through each possible invention and give their perspective on what happened and whether the sanctions were fair and correct.2019-09-062h 27