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Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastWAIT! I Need To Stop Performing AND Start WHAT?! with special guest Marla PressSend us a textWhen speaking a lot of things matter: Words, stage presence, gestures, body language, facial expressions and of course voice. One thing that's often overlooked by speakers and those who train speakers is energy, and how that energy can adversely affect the outcome of your talk. On today's show, Carl is joined by a fellow speaker trainer who reaches deep into that energy and highlights how to channel it to your advantage, every time! Marla Press is a Public Speaking Coach, Life Coach, and Art of Presence Teacher™. She's passionate about helping you...
2022-09-1425 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSOS 100 Revolutionizing How We Consume Audio with special guest Amit KukrejaSend us a textIt's our 100th Episode! Thanks for all of your support along the way! For this celebration, we follow up with a guest we met and chatted with last year...and get the update on his revolutionary audio platform! Where do you go when you want to see a video tutorial on how to bake a cake? YouTube!Where do you go to check out the latest video of your favourite band? If you said YouTube, you'd be right again! Where do you go to listen to your favourite podcast? Or...
2022-08-0325 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastNavigating Through Difficult Conversations with special guest Hilda Gan Hilda GanSend us a textDifficult conversations are, well?...difficult! Whether they are conversations you're having with family, friends, colleagues, employees, OR even talks you give on stage (virtual and physical). What's the best way to go about having those difficult conversations? Today's guest has years of experience and shares her insights...and some success stories that stemmed from difficult conversations! Hilda Gan is the Founder and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting, an HR Consulting and Leadership and Team Training company. An international best-selling author, motivational speaker, leadership and team trainer and the REVUP You...
2022-06-2925 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastShare The Story You Don't Want To Tell! with special guest Vasavi KumarSend us a textSpeaking and stories go together link hand in glove. What is the story you're telling? Are you pushing the envelope? Are you telling the story that brings out your authentic self? Carl's guest today shares experiences that some speakers would shy away from...and it's massively impacted her business and her life! Vasavi Kumar is the outspoken host of the Say It Out Loud Podcast, upcoming author of the Say It Out Loud book (Spring 2023), Self-Expression Coach, and Actor.As a First-Generation Indian Immigrant Va...
2022-06-0920 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastNavigating Through Speaking Fear And Stage Fright To Grow A Big Business, with special guest Elisa Di NapoliSend us a textThe quickest, most effective way to grow your business, brand and elevate your credibility is to speak. Whether that be on stage, on podcasts, or in networking meetings, folks connect more with you when you share your message with them. For a lot of business professionals, the fear of speaking or stage fright keeps them stuck...in some cases, paralyzing them from achieving their biggest business goals! Today's guest helps break down those barriers with simple techniques to stand in confidence and be seen as the go to expert! Elisa Di N...
2022-05-2123 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastAre You Memorizing Or Internalizing Your Speeches, with special guest Eddie RiceSend us a textIn my career as a broadcaster, podcaster and speaker I've been blessed with the opportunity to have some amazing conversations with some very skilled and worldly individuals. They've all shared their stories, their passions, and how they're making changes to leave behind a legacy. Today's guest is no exception. Eddie Rice has been speaking and helping people with their speeches for ages! One thing that I liked about our conversation was we both agreed that, presentations and speeches are more than just a memorized talk: there's a deeper internalization needed, if you really w...
2022-05-1225 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSOS Workshop May 10: The 5 Myths Keeping You from Launching Your Book or PodcastSend us a textSo excited about this special crossover episode with Katherine Burrows to give you a sneak peek about the FREE collaborative workshop we're offering Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from noon to 1:30 pm eastern time!Register here: https://e.sparxo.com/5-Myths-To-PodcastBook-LaunchPlease reach out to either of us if you have any questions. Our contact info is below.CARL RICHARDS, PODCAST PRODUCTION MADE SIMPLECarl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone, entertaining and influencing audiences worldwide. He’s a TEDx Sp...
2022-05-0407 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastRamping Up Speaking Success with Unshakable Confidence, with special guest Sharon RolphSend us a textWhat does it take to really own the platform? Is it having a seamless talk, a compelling offer, a heartfelt story? Sure, all of those things definitely help you win over your audience and measure your success. However without confidence, you'll most likely falter somewhere along the way...even IF you have the compelling (no brainer) offer, the kick ass talk and the 'tug at the heartstrings' story.' Carl and his guest talk about a number of things, including how to have 'unshakeable confidence/ when it matters the most. When Sh...
2022-04-1323 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe 'Cleaver Fever': Helping The Professional 'Super Mom In Your Life with special guest Amy ZwaigenbaumSend us a textStepping into the role as a professional speaker is a fun process...yet comes with its own set of challenges. You have to learn how to speak to your audience, have stage presence, SELL your products and services. Put on that the stresses of everyday life that sometimes creep into our talks through energy. So how do we navigate that, especially if we're the 'Super Mom' in our household? Carl's guest today explores the challenges and shares solutions to the professional moms (and sometimes dads) and how families can work together at this!
2022-04-0616 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastMessaging: How To Move From Being A Victim To Being A Victor Over Life's Events, with special guest Jennifer ChapmanSend us a textYour message and your story can move people to action. However, your message can also leave people in a place of inaction. How you frame that message and that story makes all the difference, to you and your audience. Today's guest has a story, inspires others through her message, and also through her coaching. Big thing: She can tell her story as a 'survivor' as opposed to as 'a victim.' Jennifer Chapman is a Certified Mindset Coach through the Institute for Coaching Mastery. She has her Mastery Method Coaching certification fro...
2022-03-3018 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastAre You Buying Expensive Online Ads And Creating Confusing Funnels To Scale Your Business, with special guest Marc MawhinneySend us a textWe spend a lot of time living online these days. Making connections with people mostly happens in a virtual world. So how do you grow your business online without breaking the bank on expensive ads or funnels? What are you doing to get in front of more of your ideal client simply? Carl's guest today has done it more than once, using a variety tools. Surprise, surprise: one of those tools is his successful podcast! Marc's BioMarc Mawhinney has been in business for several years and now coaches coaches...
2022-03-1518 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastBranding and Messaging: They Need To Be AuthenticSend us a textI made a BIG mistake! How big? Well, let's just say this one could have cost me my reputation as well as my overall business. I know, you're intrigued. What could I have done that was much of a misstep, it could have had an adverse affect on my operation?Authenticity is a word that gets tossed around A LOT these days. Here's the thing: If you are using someone else's material or teachings, or using words and phrasing that is 'pretty close' to what someone else is currently using, it ca...
2022-03-0918 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSales: It's All About Mindset with special guest Paul RossSend us a textWhether your business is one that provides a product or service, there's always some sort of sales component attached. Are you in the right headspace to ask for the sale? Today's guest has spent years working with coaches, consultants and sales professionals on messaging and mindset to drive higher sales!Paul Ross is an author, speaker, trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. For the past 30 years, he’s taught tens of thousands of people the power of language to persuade, sell, heal, turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones, and...
2022-02-2425 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Of The Journey with special guest Heather Di SantoSend us a textAs a transformation catalyst, Heather Di Santo helps initiate change for anyone feeling stuck and needs help to bridge their resistance gap so they feel motivated to take action. She delivers out-of-the-box experiences that facilitate growth, perspective, and fun through DiSH Events; Dynamically Integrated Self-Healing Events for professionals, organizations and individuals.Connect with Heather to find out more. She's active on various Social Media sites:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-di-santoFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/heather.disantoSupport the sh...
2022-02-1619 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Journey To Becoming An Authentic Warrior with special guest Della WaddellSend us a textWe hear the word authenticity used a lot. Show others who you truly are, be yourself. Don't disguise who you are in a shroud of mystery. So when it comes to authenticity, what does it take to become an authentic warrior...and how can you use your voice as such? Carl's guest today shares her story about her own journey through authenticity. Midlife Expert Della Waddell knows how hard it is to find yourself 50 and not knowing who you are. Low self esteem, newly single and empty nesting where among a few...
2022-02-0918 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking To More Profits with special guest Justin GloverSend us a textYES! You can make money from speaking. A lot of money! You can also lose money from speaking...a lot of money! That's not where most speakers want to be. Most speakers, whether they be coaches, consultants or other business professionals, don't plan to fail. Sometimes it happens. Today's guest explains how to stay out of the red while ramping up profits! About Justin...Justin's goal… to help serious business owners generate more clients, close more sales and increase their overall revenue and profits… quickly and inexpensively.If yo...
2022-02-0228 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Up, Speaking Out with special guest Marieke van AstenSend us a textWhat does it take to really stand in your power? Having a voice means 'speaking up and speaking out.' Carl's guest today shares her story, her journey, and how she's empowering others to change their lives through speaking up, and speaking out! Marieke van Asten, is the founder of the Breadfruit House of Dominica. She's a published author, passionate blogger, proud Rotarian, and a former executive assistant. Her upcoming book, Unboxable”, will be published in 2022. At age 55, she uprooted a comfortable life in her native country of the...
2022-01-2620 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastUnlocking Your Inner Genius To Change How You Communicate with special guest Catherine MattiskeSend us a textWe're taught how to talk. We're taught how to present and speak to others. We're even taught how to listen. Are we really taught how to learn so we can become better communicators? Carl's guest today uncovers this in detail and gives real solutions to drive success in communication! Global business educator and author Catherine Mattiske is founder of TPC — The Performance Company, a leading training and consulting organization that has worked with Fortune 100 companies around the world. Established in 1994, TPC has offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore and...
2022-01-2027 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking of Transforming Your Pain To Power with special guest Natalie ClackSend us a textNatalie Clack is a business entrepreneur and has spent her career in strategic marketing consulting, sales support, legal and administrative management working within theCorporate and small business sectors. Her personal life journey, relationship, and two separate single parenting experiences has led her to focus her attention on mastering self-help tools, conscious parenting techniques and to indulge her love for homeopathy, herbs, nutrition, mental and physical health, and psychology.She has converted her focus entirely to servicing her clients with her alternative healing techniques, regression…and with the use of her...
2022-01-1223 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastEmbracing Positivity In Business Communication with special guest Jeffrey A. McGuire (JAM)Send us a textIt's the kick off to Season Four! This season we head back to our roots and dive deep into speaking and communication. We've all heard the expression 'accentuate the positive.' How often do we really do it? Not just in our every day lives but in business? It's crucial. Todays' guest share how positivity in business is not only driving the team, but also moving and growing clientele! Jeffrey A. “jam” McGuire is a Partner at Open Strategy Partners, where he helps organizations communicate and grow, finding and telling...
2022-01-0534 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastReflections: 2021 Without RemorseSend us a textIt's the wrap up to Season Three of The Speaking of Speaking Podcast. How has this past year, been for you? What are you reflecting on, and how are you moving forward? Carl Richards reflects on 2021, the past Season of Speaking of Speaking, and lays out the 'predictions' for 2022! There's no remorse in how this year played out...it is what it is! Time to move the ball down the field into 2022! Thanks for being a part of Speaking of Speaking. Got a question? Drop Carl a note anytime: ask...
2021-12-2913 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastYour Story Through Music with special guest Bri DimitSend us a textWhat happens when trauma and story collide? Carl's guest today knows full well...and she's spent her life dealing with both. And now she empowers others to embrace their life experiences, combining music and story! Bri Dimit is an inspiring force of love and brilliance determined to spread light wherever she goes. As a Storytelling Musician and Keynote Speaker, Bri believes everyone has a story that matters.From her diagnosis with epilepsy at age five, being pronounced dead at age ten, and losing her mom at age thirteen, Bri is...
2021-12-2220 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking of Networking with special guest Sandy TunwellSend us a textEvery savvy business owner knows if you want to expand your reach, you have to network. Whether you are attending online events or in person ones, are you successfully attracting your ideal client? Are you speaking to them directly? OR, are you sharing confusing convoluted industry jargon? Carls' guest today shares how she catapulted her company to success through networking and simple to understand messaging. Sandy Tunwell is the Founder and Managing Consultant of Accountrain inc., which, in 2018, celebrated 25 years of providing all things accounting to varying com...
2021-12-1520 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Of The Family, with special guest Laura Sharp-WaitesSend us a textFamily. We all have one. Ours is always more dysfunctional than our neighbours' or colleagues' families combined. Right? WRONG! There's nothing wrong with your family...but you need to open the communication so there is open dialogue about everything! Especially when both Mom and Dad are working, possibly in professional roles. Today's guest shares how she helps families SPEAK UP and grow together. Laura Sharp-Waites is a Life & Business Accelerator and Founder of Heart Unburdened. Helping people has always been a gift for Laura Sharp-Waites. For many years, she was a Spec...
2021-12-0816 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastHealing Through Speaking with special guest Patricia de PicciottoSend us a textCommunication is the key to pretty much anything. From our early years where we learn how to express our most basic needs, to our in our educated lives where we express ideas. It should come as no surprise that we also need to learn how to speak as a way of healing. Today's guest shares her story, her journey, and how she has navigated grief and struggle by opening up and speaking about it. Patricia de Picciotto was born in Hong Kong from Lebanese parents, then raised in Geneva, Switzerland until s...
2021-12-0118 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking To Ignite Your Purpose, with special guest Karem Zafra-VeraSend us a textAs a speaker you know your talk needs a purpose. You need to know why you're speaking so you can therefore give the audience what they need, and encourage them to follow through.What if we used speaking though as a way to ignite your true purpose? That's what today's speaker will speak about...and how to ditch the influential, habitual and, in some cases, cultural beliefs that are blocking us from truly igniting our purpose! Karem Zafra-Vera is a published Author and International Best Seller “Voices”. Karem’spassion...
2021-11-2421 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastStop Talking About Your Business...Start Being YourSelf! With special guest Carol Starr TaylorSend us a textAs entrepreneurs we are pretty good about talking shop...but how well do we let others know about ourselves? How often does the REAL YOU come out? In this world of fakes and flakes, it's important to always be exploring ways to share with others who we really are...our authenticity needs to be front and centre. Carl's guest today has not only done that, but she helps bring out the BEST in others! Carol Starr Taylor is the Publisher of Star House Publishing for compilation books and solo books, an In...
2021-11-1718 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Globally with Special Guest Steve LowellSend us a textIt's a dream of many speakers: to speak around the world. Sadly a lot of speakers don't get that chance, for various reasons. We are living in a new world now though, where speaking globally is more accessible than it has every been, but it's a different playing field than it used to be. Carl's guest today has spoken all over the world, and is about to embark on a 'World Speaking Tour' like no other...and he shares not only the secret behind it, but he also shares the various pitfalls speakers fi...
2021-11-1122 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Power Of ASKING! with special guest Heather E. WilsonSend us a textIt's an old saying: If you don't ask, you don't get. The truth though, is many of us DON'T ask. We don't ask for the sale, we don't ask for referrals, we don't ask for help! Carl's guest has built multiple businesses (Including a very successful speaking business) all through one 'not so magical' method: ASKING! Heather E. Wilson is a successful business owner, certified coach, speaker, author, warrior, change-maker, risk-taker, and adventurer all rolled into one dynamic package. She is the founder and CEO of The Canadian Coach, an exclusive comm...
2021-11-1025 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastPerfection vs. Authenticity with special guest Katherine BurrowsSend us a textIn the speaking world, for several years now you've most likely been told about the difference between being polished and being real. Being real means people get to see you and hear you for who you are. It's the same in the writing world...but how you get there is different. And today's guest shares her journey as a person who's spent years working with written words, now spending equal time working with spoken words. Katherine Burrows is passionate about helping entrepreneurs find the right words to describe their business that re...
2021-11-0322 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastRevolutionizing How We Listen, One AUDEA At A Time, with special guest Amit KukrejaSend us a textWhere do you go when you want to see a video tutorial on how to bake a cake? YouTube!Where do you go to check out the latest video of your favourite band? If you said YouTube, you'd be right again! Where do you go to listen to your favourite podcast? Or an archived Radio show? Hmmm....stumped? If you said Apple, or Spotify, or any of the other podcast platforms (Including this one where you are listening to this episode) to hear a podcast you'd be right! BUT...what abou...
2021-10-2718 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Power of Language with Special Guest Paul RossSend us a textWe've all heard the saying, 'It's not what you say...it's how you say it!.' Carl's guest today not only knows how to say it so you emphasize the positive...he also knows how to say it so you can achieve greater success as a speaker, and drive higher sales.Paul Ross BioPaul Ross is an author, speaker, trainer, Master Hypnotist, and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. For the past 30 years, he’s taught tens of thousands of people the power of language to persuade, sell, hea...
2021-10-2021 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastHow To Think Like A CEO & Get Off The Hustle Hamster Wheel with Special Guest Diana LidstoneSend us a textSo, you run your own business. Congratulations! BUT, are your really running your own business, OR just working a glorified JOB? Carl's guest today knows all too well the pitfalls business owners fall in that keep them stuck...and has the tools to help you get unstuck, regardless of where you are in your business. Diana Lidstone BioAfter three decades in business and working globally with coaches, consultants, and experts, Diana Lidstone has gathered rock-solid wisdom and advice that has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals accelerate growth and...
2021-10-1320 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastImposter Syndrome: The Dangers Of Feeling Like A Fake with special guest Marlene CameronSend us a textMarlene Cameron, MBA, CFA, CPC is a transformative business and life coach who works with accomplished professional women who can suffer from stress, self-doubt and sometimes feel like impostors. She helps them embrace their true nature, their innate wisdom and their natural confidence so that they can thrive as business owners and leaders.In spite of successful careers as a licensed interior designer, management consultant, chartered financial analyst and six figure business-owner, Marlene experienced unrelenting anxiety and insecurity, feeling like an impostor herself. After years of looking for the answer, she d...
2021-10-0618 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Power of Your Voice, With Special Guest Earl Thomas, 'The Voice'Send us a textYour business has a voice. If it's not your voice, someone else can always provided that service. Whatever you choose, you need to make sure the sonic matches the brand. Today's guest is a professional voice over artist, who's had the opportunity to lend his voice to many projects. Carl discusses with Earl Thomas the power of your voice! Public speaking started early for Earl which created confidence, resulting in numerous successful voice related employment opportunities. My early experience at CHUB Radio, Nanaimo left a clear impression on the value of co...
2021-09-2919 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Of Your Business, with special guest Wayne PrattSend us a textSo, you're in business! Congratulations! You've worked hard to get to where you are, worked tirelessly, you've built it, so they will just come to your door...right? When it comes to levelling up, you need to be sounding board, the walking billboard as it were, with a megaphone installed promoting who are and the biggest question of all...WHY YOU?Today Carl and his guest will dive into speaking about your business...so you get the results you want! (and maybe get some help along the way!)...
2021-09-1518 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastTaking A Stand On Your Speaking with special guest Heather Di SantoSend us a textLong before we had Covid (and an increase in virtual events) we had no shortage of live events. Whether speakers of vendors at trade shows, we were constantly on our feet, ready to meet and great potential clients and prospects. The virtual world has made us more sedentary. We sit more than we stand, even though there is more than enough technology that allows us to stand up at our desks! How does sitting affect your performance? How does it affect your image? Carl's guest today has great insight on this subject.
2021-09-0819 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastHow Do You Talk To Kids So They Will Listen? With Special Guest Dinalynn RosenbushSend us a textCommunication comes in many different forms. Carl's guest today has years of experience in how to communicate with a younger generation. Here's the rub: we ALL have issues with listening. Every single one of us, every generation! What is it that's stopping us from listening clearly? How is it affecting our children...and how does it affect us later in life? Dinalynn Rosenbush is an International Bestselling Author, Wellness and Parenting Coach, and Public Speaker. In her work as an Educator and Speech Language Pathologist for nearly 3 decades, she learned to effec...
2021-09-0121 min
VOICE POWERRadio, Toastmasters, & Podcasting, Earl's Interview with CARL RICHARDSSend us a textWelcome to Episode 11 of VOICE POWER. My VERY special guest is my podcast instructor & friend Carl Richards. Carl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone both on radio and on stage entertaining and influencing audiences across north America. He's the co-author of The Dawn Of A New Entrepreneurial Age, a former TedX Emcee & Speaker, and the founder of Communication And Real Leadership . After generating over $1,000,000- from speaking, Carl helps entrepreneurs and influencers find their voice, speak with confidence, and grow thriving and profitable businesses.Zig Ziglar/QuotesYo...
2021-08-1329 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastLending Power To Your Voice, And Voice To Your Power with special guest Holly-Marie ConwaySend us a textThere's no doubt about it. It's tough being an entrepreneur sometimes. There are some things as business owners we just 'didn't sign up for' when we made the decision to go out on our own. For a lot of entrepreneurs that includes SPEAKING! Carls' guest today will help you break down the barrier and gain the confidence you need to speak to any audience! Holly-Marie Conway began her public speaking career at the age of nine on the recommendation of her speech therapist. She pushed past her stutter to compete in co...
2021-07-0617 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastExpanding Your Circle of Influence with Special Guest Alfonso CuadraSend us a textWe are celebrating episode 60! We can't think of a better way to do that than with a guy who's spent his whole life building relationships. Today, we speak with Alfonso Cuadra...he's known as The Serial Entrepreneur and The Real Estate Guy...but it wasn't always like that! It's through expanding his circle of influence his life changed miraculously! He has an incredible story...and we are blessed to have him joining us for our 60th! Speaker Bio: Alfonso is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, speaker, auth...
2021-06-0319 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking of Podcasting: Building Your Audience With Organic MarketingSend us a textOne of the key reasons people don't launch podcasts is the concern of 'who will listen to me?' There is truth in 'if you build it, they will come,' but you need to make sure that when you build it you let people know you've built it. And the best way to do that is organically. Yes, you can invest in advertising, whether digital or conventional, to get the word out about your podcast. It's much simpler to do it organically. So what can you do to market your podcast without in...
2021-06-0208 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking of Podcasting: What Do You Need To Get Started?Send us a textSo you've made the decision to launch a podcast. What do you need to get started? There are some moving parts, and with the right amount of help you'll be able to launch successfully. In this episode Carl Richards reviews ten things you need to launch successfully. Here is the list Carl refers to:ComputerMicrophoneRecording/Editing SoftwareArtworkTheme MusicIntro/ExtroHost sitePlayback SiteScheduleMarketingReady to take a deeper dive? Check out Carl's podcast services....and schedule your complimentary Podcast Strategy Session ($125 value!)https://carlspeaks.ca/podcasting/Su...
2021-05-2606 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking of Podcasting: Why Aren't You? What Are You Potentially Missing?Send us a textPodcasts are growing in popularity. In the past 4 years the number of podcasts available has gone from 750,000 to over 2 million! We can credit the global pandemic for part of the growth in the podcast industry for sure! Despite the rapid and continued growth and gravitation towards podcasting, many entrepreneurs and business owners are still a bit 'gun-shy' to pull the trigger and start a podcast. Why is that? What are you missing by NOT having a podcast? In the first of this 3-part series, Carl Richards explains why podcasting...
2021-05-2114 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Of Wealth With Special Guest Jamie MadiganSend us a textMoney. We all need it. We all spend it. We all earn it in some capacity. What's our relationship like with money? Moreover, how are your conversations about money and wealth? Our guest today has spent his entire life earning it and learning about it. Jamie Madigan knows all too well when it comes to wealth and money, there's a certain kind of 'communication approach' you need to take, especially if you are at the end of the table where you can help people understand it and have it working better for them.
2021-05-1321 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Power Of Connection With Special Guest Linda BabulicSend us a textSpeaking is all about connecting with your audience and influencing them to action. Are you truly making a connection when you speak...or are you missing the mark, and missing out on golden opportunities? Carl's guest today is Linda Babulic. She has a myriad experience in this area, and through her work has lead teams and built success in business.Linda Babulic is a ZESTY Executive Life Coach, author of the #1 International Best Seller ZEST Your Life - A Taste of Inner Wisdom.With over 25 years of experience in the...
2021-05-0521 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastPlanning, Pitching & Booking Speaking Gigs For Your BIG Project! With Special Guest Elizabeth MinerSend us a textYou've written a book....Congratulations! This is a huge accomplishment! But wait...that means you're equally excited to jump on that book tour right? You've prepped and planned it all to the last detail? You have speaking gigs lined up? Elizabeth Miner is Carl's guest today and walks through her journey of getting stage ready for her book launch. What Elizabeth shares can help with any BIG project, from book launches to podcasts and everything else in between! From taking a year of her retirement in her 30’s when she moved abroad t...
2021-03-3126 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking For Leadership with Special Guest Gabriel BasqueSend us a textLeadership is all about communication. How many leaders actually follow in their own footsteps? How many leaders communicate effectively with their teams to accomplish the tasks at hand and the over all company goals? As an executive coach Carl's guest today knows all too well what it takes to succeed as a leader and how quickly a leader can fail to rise to the top. Meet Gabriel Basque Due to his extremely goal oriented attitude Gabriel set himself personal goals of competing in fitness and power lifting competitions as a simp...
2021-03-2620 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking of Influential Moments with Special Guest Susan Luke EvansSend us a textHow powerful is your story? Is it moving your company or organization to action? Is your message powerful enough to effect change? Today's guest speaker knows very well the power of story and how it can have a huge influence on your outcomes. Susan Luke Evans, is a leadership consultant and communications expert. She is among 8% of Canadian speakers within the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers to hold their highest earned designation - the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and is among less than 1% within the Global Speakers Federation to hold...
2021-03-1729 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Mother Daughter Connection With Communication with Special Guest Rochelle Schwartz & Alisha SchwartzSend us a textSo, you want to work with a family member. Think that will be easy? All communication is subject to personalities. In a business relationship, those personalities need to mesh together. Not all family relationships mesh. Let's face it...some come with their fair share of challenges. However, it IS possible to have a great working or business relationship with a family member...as our 'dynamic mother daughter duo' will share with us today. Meet Rochelle & Alisha Schwartz: “Mother Daughter Dynamic Duo” Does your mother drive you crazy? Does your daughte...
2021-03-1521 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastEPISODE 50!! Showcasing Your Professional & Personal Brand With Special Guest Martin BucklandSend us a textShow OverviewPicture it: You're at your computer submitting an application to speak at a main stage event (could be virtual or in person). The meeting planner checks you out on LinkedIn and is very impressed with your professional portfolio. So much so, they check out your Facebook following too! BAM! There are pictures from your summer vacation, beers, bikinis and some debauchery. For that reason, you don't get the gig. In this episode Carl catches up with Martin Buckland who explores how to never have happen again! Martin Buckland Bio...
2021-02-0321 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastIt's Speaking...& It's Business! With Special Guest Marc MawhinneySend us a textEpisode DescriptionSo many people want to be in business for themselves. Who wouldn't want to sleep in, work from home, cut out early, and have weekends off all the time. That's the life of an entrepreneur, right? Well...not quite! Marc's BioMarc Mawhinney has been in business for several years and now coaches coaches on how to be better coaches. He also empowers entrepreneurs on how to dig in and get to work...and it's nothing like a 9-5. Carl and Marc have a great discussion on...
2021-01-2027 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastYour Speaking TrifectaSend us a textAre you doing the same thing you did last year for your speaking strategy? If you are there is a good chance your approach may be stale dated. How do you shift? What do you need to do that's different to get more of the speaking gigs that you want? AND, if you haven't started speaking yet (or shifted your strategy) as yourself this question: If not now, then when? Carl explores a three step process to shift your speaking strategy for maximum success ,in a physical and digital world. ...
2021-01-1911 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Consciousness In Speaking with special guest Chipochemeso ShambareSend us a textWhen it comes to be speaking and presenting we know we need to be at 'on' every time we hit the stage. We need to bring our 'A-Game.' The very best version of ourselves needs to be present and with the audience. We're often told to 'interact' and 'connect' with attendees, even if they aren't the most attentive. Most often we think of it as a 'physical' thing, yet there's more to it than that...much more!In this episode Carl's guest Chipochemeso Shambare explores in great detail what it means...
2020-12-3016 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Face of Speaking, with special guest Michelle ButtSend us a textAs a speaker you know there is a certain timbre or tone or 'voice' to speaking. It's something you've no doubt worked hard at perfecting. Did you know there is a 'face' to speaking? Our guest today is Michelle Butt. Michelle holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert. After more than 10 years of studying human communication and creating the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, Michelle has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people to bel...
2020-12-0315 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastPodcast Guesting: The Latest Speaking Opportunity with special guest Case LaneSend us a textThere are thousands of speaking opportunities out there, all across the world. Even during a global pandemic people are finding ways to speak and elevate their businesses, brands, and passion projects. How do you find those speaking gigs? PODCASTS, for one! Our guest today explores the world of what it takes to be a podcast guest. Case Lane is a global writer, podcaster, entrepreneur, traveler, and the founder of Ready Entrepreneur. Her business prepares aspiring entrepreneurs to understand how to take advantage of technology and global resources to achieve lifestyle freedom by sta...
2020-11-2529 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastRocking The Virtual Stage Part Three: ContentSend us a textIt’s been said many times over, when it comes to speaking and in business, content is King. Ask yourself this question: are you giving your content the royal treatment, or the royal flush? Are your potential clients and buyers gravitating to you based on the content and value you provide? In this the final episode of a three part series, Carl explores how to create compelling content that elevates your credibility and lines up more of the referrals and clients you want. Support the showGot a question abou...
2020-11-1910 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastRocking The Virtual Stage Part Two: Look And Sound The (Professional) PartSend us a textEven virtual stages can leave a lasting impression. Which one are you leaving? When people see you and hear you do they see you as professional? Expert who knows their stuff? Credible and authoritative? Truth is how you look and sound is just as important in the virtual world as it is in the physical world. In this episode Car will explore what you need to do to make your professionalism and credibility stand out every time you're on a virtual stage. Here is a link to a fantastic offer...
2020-11-0408 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastRocking The Virtual Stage Part One: Get On Stage! As Many As You Can!Send us a textThere's a new normal in the world of speaking: THE VIRTUAL STAGE! It used to be as a speaker or ambitious entrepreneur you'd look for opportunities to get on physical stages. Those opportunities still exist. However, virtual stages are becoming more and more common place for speakers to raise their profile and showcase their expertise! In this episode Carl walks through how to get on those seemingly elusive virtual stages! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know...
2020-09-1509 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Your Truth (with special guest Brian Tohana)Send us a textFear. Ego. The inner you. What affects your ability to speak your truth when you are sharing with an audience? In this episode Carl's guest, Brian Tohana, shares his insights on how to be the most authentic YOU, you can be all the time, whether it's on stage, in meetings, or even in your own space. Follow Brian's journey through his social media channels. He posts updates regularly. Here is his link to Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BrianTohana/Support the showGot a q...
2020-09-0823 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastEPISODE 40! Speaking To Promote Your Published Work with special guest Kimberley DaySend us a textHave you often wondered what it would take to write a book? Kimberley Day is the person you need to talk to! She's helped countless entrepreneurs get pen to paper. She's then given them the marketing plan to get the word out about their expertise. Guess what that in includes? You guessed it! SPEAKING! As much as Carl believes the quickest, most effective way to grow your business and position yourself as an expert is to speak, Kimberley believes another great way is to GET PUBLISHED! And she has a great system to help y...
2020-08-2519 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Popular Yet Dangerous Skill of Speaking To Misinform And Mislead (and how it’s affecting your brand)Send us a textWe're diving deep into this today...frankly there's been a lot of misinformation out there...and it's not just in politics. Yes, it's very prevalent in the political world. Still there are entrepreneurs and business professionals out there in our world who are walking the slippery slope of misinforming and misleading prospective and current clients, even if they don't mean to do it. In this episode Carl Richards exposes some of the traps speakers can easily fall into that can have a perilous effect on your brand. Support the show
2020-05-0515 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastStop, Look, Listen, Breathe...Stay On Brand! with special guest Wes MackSend us a textThese are unprecedented times we are living in. On our last episode we chatted about pivoting your business and speaking during a global pandemic. Today, we have something quite different. Imagine your entire industry grinding to a sudden halt! Through no fault of your own, you've been given the orders to stay home! Marching orders you could never imagine in a million years! Well, it's happened in many industries, from airlines to the entertainment world. My guest today is Wes Mack. Wes is an actor, musician, director, writer..He has many credentials to his...
2020-04-2316 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Virtually In A Global PandemicSend us a textThese are very interesting times we are living in currently. A lot of businesses, large and small, have been hugely impacted by the global Corona-virus Pandemic. If speaking is something you do or were wanting to embrace this year to reach more of your ideal client, all is not lost. Many people are shifting from speaking on physical platforms and stages to speaking virtually. In this episode Carl shares how you can get started with virtual speaking, even if you've never done it before! Easily and effectively, without seeming like a pushy sales pe...
2020-04-1507 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Through Performance with special guest Nicholas ArnoldSend us a textAs a person who's spent a lot of time performing on radio and on stage, I know a thing or two about getting psyched up for a show or a talk. There's a guy who knows it even better than I do as he's not only studied performance, he's spent his entire life performing and speaking in some capacity...and he's talking on them today! Nicholas Arnold is an entertainer, comedian, writer and speaker based in Toronto, Canada. He's a graduate of Vancouver film school. As a physical comedian he's performed on various st...
2020-04-0915 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastS Is For Story (How Are You Going To Tell Yours?)Send us a textOn a previous podcast we talked on how important stories are for your talk. We're going to pick it up from there and expand on the storytelling theme and give you some solid pointers on how to tell your story. Yes, there is a method! Stories don't happen by magic. They do take careful planning...and you want to make sure you are, not only telling the RIGHT one, but telling it the RIGHT way! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great su...
2020-03-2513 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking To Leverage Your Time & Make More Money with special guest Jessica YarbroughSend us a textSpeaking is a wide open playing field that, in all honesty, not a lot of people are playing. There are no shortages of speaking opportunities, from stages to podcasts...yet, so many entrepreneurs are leaving money on the table by NOT speaking! Are you one of them?Carl's guest today is Jessica Yarbrough. Jessica is a genius at showing entrepreneurs how to build an expert platform, rapidly raise their value, build their credibility online and attract high paying clients. She travels the world teaching and inspiring entrepreneurs and helping them grow their i...
2020-03-1114 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Power Of Radio with special guest Matt SoperSend us a textRadio has been around for over 100 years. Through all the other mediums it's still on of the most portable, most popular, and most financially sustaining. In this episode we chat with Speaking of Speaking's 'Big Voice' guy Matt Soper on his take on radio, the podcast world, and how speaking has leveled up his career. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.ca
2020-02-2721 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastS Is For Story (And Your Talk Needs One!)Send us a textBooks, movies, television shows. What do they all have in common? They are story based. Stories are a multi billion dollar industry. I know it seems simple, when we think of movies as an example. Think of it this way, Your talk is no different than a movie: It's your movie! Make sure it has a good story. In this episode Carl talks about the power of stories and how to go about making them a part of your next talk. Support the showGot a question about something yo...
2020-02-1914 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Business Of Politics vs. The Business of SpeakingSend us a textThere is a lot of election fever in both Canada and the US. It's during an election year that we tend to look at and contrast speaking skills especially when it comes to debates. Not only that, we see a lot of ads and campaigning that is designed to let you the voting public know who's the best person/party for the job...but how does it really measure up when you compare it to the real business and speaking world? In this the 31st episode Carl explores the issues of real world...
2019-10-2210 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast2020 Speaking For 2020 And BeyondSend us a textWe are less than 3 months away from a new year and a new decade. Looking back on business and the business of speaking, what's changed? How have you changed? How have these changes in this past ten years influenced how you, not only do business but communicate? In this 30th episode of Speaking Of Speaking Carl explores where speaking is heading for business in 2020 and beyond! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be...
2019-10-1510 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Ultimate Power Pitch....YES! Your Business Needs One!Send us a textPicture it. You're in a networking setting where everyone has to stand up and deliver their 'elevator pitch.' Same old, same old. Literally. Everyone sounds like the same old tired, dull, boring, elevator pitch. Not very memorable is it. Imagine delivering that 30 second or minute pitch with so much power you can't help but get leads! Say good bye to that tired old elevator pitch and HELLO to YOUR Ultimate Power Pitch!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a...
2019-10-0316 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Speakers' Checklist: Before You Take The StageSend us a textSo it's the day before, or maybe even the day of your talk. Are you ready? Or shall I ask, do you know what you need to do before you step on the stage to ensure you're talk will run smoothly? In this episode Carl explains what you need to do ahead of time to ensure not only does your talk time run without a hitch, but you look professional and on your game!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion...
2019-10-0107 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Speakers' Checklist: Presenting With AuthoritySend us a textAre you an expert speaker, or an expert who speaks? There is a difference. In this fast paced, technology driven world you want to position yourself as a visible expert who shares their knowledge and expertise with every audience. Just how do you do that? In this episode Carl explains how positioning yourself as a speaker makes a huge difference in your business. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Re...
2019-05-0310 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeakers Checklist Part 2: Content Is King!Send us a textSo you've been asked to speak. Great! What are you going to say? More over, how are you going to present your talk in a way that speaks to the needs of the audience? In this episode Carl reveals his signature talk blueprint that leads to clients and cash!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to...
2019-04-3010 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeakers Checklist: Preparing For Your TalkSend us a textJust like an iceberg, your talk has a lot of things that happen off stage. From the preparation and planning, to exploring just what exactly you want to share with the audience can take days, weeks, if not months to map out. In this episode Carl walks you through a step by step guide to preparing for your talk, from the meeting planner right to your practice. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who s...
2019-04-1809 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Rise And Fall Of Motivational SpeakingSend us a textSo you want to be a motivational speaker? Yikes! According to new data released this past couple of years, the traditional 'motivational' speaker is near it's end. What do you do if you're already a motivational speaker? Can you re-invent yourself? And if you're not a motivational speaker yet, how do you navigate away from tradition to a place where you can showcase your expertise? Carl explores the complicated an tumultuous motivational speaking world and how to survive the new world of speaking.Support the showGot a question abo...
2019-04-1713 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastCaution! Dangerous Speaking Habits You Need To EradicateSend us a textSo you're all set to give a talk...you speak tomorrow. You're 'as ready as you'll ever be.' You're not an expert speaker, but that's Ok. You got this! Famous last words right? Little do you know just south of your talk a series of dangers are lurking...and they might squash your talk, your credibility, and your confidence. Yes, speaking can be a dangerous activity...when not done correctly. In this episode Carl explores the hidden dangers and what you need to do to avoid them!Support the show...
2019-04-1610 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastYour Audience Has Questions? Be Ready With Answers!Send us a textPicture it: You've just given stellar presentation. It was flawless! Every word, every gesture, everything about it was just as you envisioned it. Now, it's time for questions. What do you do? Would you believe most people check out! In this episode Carl explores how to field questions from the audience and keep the focus right through to the very end of your presentation time. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a...
2019-04-1110 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Scary Truth About Facebook Live (And Why Your Business Needs It!)Send us a textSocial media is a great way to market your business to a variety of audiences. Facebook is one of those platforms, so it's no surprise Facebook Live has become a great tool to connect with your audience and attract new clients. But are you using it properly? Are you really doing your FBL videos the way you should to get the most impact and have the biggest effect? Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone w...
2019-04-1015 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastWhat You Need To Know Before You Pursue Paid SpeakingSend us a textThere's no denying there is a lot of money to be made in paid speaking. Is it something you've thought about doing? Are you ready to explore that world to level up your business or showcase your expertise? Before you say YES to paid speaking, there are several thing you need to consider...and in this episode Carl explores what some of them are. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a g...
2019-04-0914 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastPodcasting & Your Business: A Good FitSend us a textThink there's no room in your business or industry for a podcast? Think again! Truth is there are limitless podcast themes out there, and the digital world is waiting for yours. So many entrepreneurs and small business owners are not embracing this marketing tool. Why? Carl explores why podcasting is perhaps the best way to raise your profile and position yourself a leader in your industry. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be...
2019-03-2815 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastGetting More Real: Connecting With Your Two Minute Client StorySend us a textYou've just been handed a microphone and been told to speak for two minutes...GO! What do you say? Do you deliver your 30 second elevator pitch and then...make stuff up? Truth is, a lot of entrepreneurs and small business owners do just that! In this episode Carl explains how to make the most of your two minutes...and connect with potential clients. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach...
2019-03-2712 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastGet Real! Connecting With Your 30 Second Elevator PitchSend us a textIt's a necessary tool every business owner and entrepreneur needs, yet very few know how to deliver effectively. A sloppy, unclear elevator pitch can mean the difference between getting clients and pushpin them away. So how do you craft a 30 second pitch that pays? Carl explores that on the podcast. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're re...
2019-03-2614 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Magic Behind Getting Speaking Gigs with guest Keith BrownSend us a textIs there some magic wand you can wave and get all the speaking gigs you want? Highly unlikely. Keith Brown is an international entertainer and speaker. He's spoken in over 20 countries. On this podcast we ask Keith what's the magic been for him as far as speaking and performing...and is it just as simple as asking the right questions?Keith's Bio: Keith Brown is a world-class magician, public speaker and entertainer. Since 2002, Keith has been in demand across the globe at corporate functions, private parties, and educational institutions. Event p...
2019-03-2018 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast7 Killer Speaking Mistakes That Are Keeping You StuckSend us a textDo you wish you could better position yourself as a visible expert? Speaking of course is a really good way to do that...but what if you're doing it ALL WRONG? What if it's the tiniest of details that are keeping you stuck in mediocre? In this episode we'll explore the 7 killer mistakes that may be keeping you stuck...and one clear method to move beyond them! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who sho...
2019-03-1917 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastA Different Breed Of Speaking: Going Beyond The Normal with special guest Peter NormanSend us a textForget everything you've ever been taught about public speaking! There's a new normal out there...and it's gaining in popularity. Peter Norman of the ADB Group joins Carl on the podcast sharing how this new normal is becoming mainstream in the business world. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join th...
2019-03-0716 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastHealing Through Open Communication with Sheri GodfreySend us a textWords are powerful. In relationships they can express love, anger, hate, sympathy and so many more emotions. On today's episode Carl's guest Shei Godfrey from Re-spire and Evolve shares how open and honest dialogue is crucial in helping families deal with change. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the ov...
2019-03-0512 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Power Of The Signature Video with special guest Jason ReidSend us a textEvery good speaker and every good business person should have at least one video on their website and in their socials that clearly explains why they're the expert you wan to do business with. Not all have a signature video. Carl & his guest Jason Reid explore the signature video and why it's such a powerful tool in business today! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:
2019-02-2813 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking With Authenticity (with guest Dana Pharant)Send us a textWe hear the word 'authenticity' being used a lot these days...and in the speaking and coaching world a lot of people are changing the way they do things to be their authentic selves. But, what does it mean to be authentic? In this episode Carl Richards & his guest Dana Pharant define and explore the world of authenticity and how it relates to not just speaking, but business and life in general. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a t...
2019-02-2713 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast3 Killer Speaking Tips That You'll Rock Every TalkSend us a textSometimes we overcomplicate speaking. We get nervous, we doubt our ability and then we completely think we're messing things up. In this episode Carl shares 3 simple and effective killer tips that will have you owning the platform every time you speak. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 m...
2019-02-2608 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastFive Easy Ways To Become A Better Public Speaker...FAST!Send us a textHow long does it take to become better at speaking before an audience? Well the longer you wait, the longer it takes. In this episode Carl Richards explores 5 ways to take your speaking from 'amateur hour' to professional almost immediately!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million p...
2019-02-2115 min
Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastThe Clear Path To Business & Speaking Success with special guest Diana LidstoneSend us a textIt's been said if you don't know where you're going all roads will lead you there. In this episode eight, Carl Richards chats with Diana Lidstone, The Entrepreneurs' GPS and gets here take on how to navigate the crazy business world of speaking and come out successful! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take t...
2019-02-2016 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking & Technology (The Digital Stage!)Send us a textIn this episode Carl Richards explores beyond the physical stage! With so much technology available today, are you truly embracing all you can to connect with your audience? Listen and discover how you can use the digital stage to connect with more of your ideal clients!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the...
2019-02-1913 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastDeath By Powerpoint...Enough Already!Send us a textIn this episode Carl Richards explores some of the myths around using slides and gives you some truths for how to make your slide deck pop! Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and h...
2019-02-1416 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast3 More Words That Are Killing Your BusinessSend us a textIn this episode Carl Richards 3 MORE Words that are holding you back from having your best year ever! 3 Simple words that are pushing away colleagues, clients and leaving you with a cash shortage!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, w...
2019-02-0314 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast3 Words That Are Killing Your BusinessSend us a textIn this episode Carl Richards explores the three words a lot of use every day when we are speaking to prospects and colleagues. These three words are having an adverse affect on our business growth.Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the...
2019-02-0213 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastGetting More Speaking Gigs: What's The Secret?Send us a textLet's face it: as a speaker, you just want to get on as many stages as you can. If you're new to the world of speaking you know it's not that easy. It may even seem like flying to the moon is easier! Carl Richards gives you some ideas to help you land that next elusive speaking gig...and more gigs from there!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest...
2019-01-2910 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast3 P's To Public SpeakingSend us a textProfessional, Prepared, Planned Out, Practiced. I'm sure there are more than 3 P's to better speaking and stage presence (there's another P!) Carl Richards explores the 3 P's that will level up your speaking, regardless of where you are on your speaking journey. Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 m...
2019-01-2811 minCommunication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' PodcastSpeaking Of Speaking Episode One: Navigating Speaking FearSend us a textSpeaking can be scary! Professional speaker and speaking mentor Carl Richards share with you his story of how he overcame stuttering and went on to become a radio host and how you can work to ditch the fear!Support the showGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who...
2019-01-2713 min