The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
The Speaking Club is a podcast that helps you improve your public speaking and confidence through humor and performance. Host Sarah Archer, a comedian and author, shares tips on connecting with audiences, crafting elevator pitches, and managing anxiety. Each episode blends practical advice with comedy to make learning fun. Topics include storytelling, body language, and mindset.
Episodes
The Skill That Helps You Connect With Any Audience with Michelle Mills-Porter - 345
Most speakers spend far more time preparing their message than preparing to understand the people they're speaking to.
And that can be an expensive mistake.
In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Mills-Porter, better known as The People Reader, to explore what it really means to understand human behaviour and why it's one of the most overlooked skills in speaking.
We talk about the difference bet
Stop Winging It: Choreograph Your Talk Like a Performer - 344
Great speakers don't just rehearse what they're going to say. They rehearse how they want their audience to experience it.
Yet mention choreography to many speakers and you'll often hear the same concern...
"I don't want to look rehearsed."
In this episode, I explain why that's one of the biggest myths in public speaking, and how thinking more like an actor or performer can dramatically
What Moderating World Leaders Taught Me About Great Communication with Xenia Wickett - 343
Let's be honest...
Most of us think moderating a panel is just introducing the speakers, asking a few questions and making sure nobody waffles on for too long.
Turns out... it's a little more complicated than that.
Xenia Wickett has moderated conversations with some of the most influential people in the world, CEOs and senior policymakers including people like Elon Musk and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Xe
The Struggle IS the Story - Why Speakers Skip the Most Important Part - 342
Many speakers think that the sexiest part of their story for the audience is the before and after.
They're wrong.
The most valuable bit is often missed entirely or not given the space it deserves in your talk.
In this episode, I'm covering what that missing part is, what leaving it out is costing you and why you might feel resistance to including it in your signature story.
If you've ever felt you
The Speaking Strategy You Can't Learn from any Programme with Jenny Carrell - 341
Most speakers spend years learning strategies.
How to find speaking gigs. How to craft a keynote. How to market themselves. How to build a speaking business.
But what if one of the most important strategies isn't something anyone can teach you?
In this episode, I'm joined by intuition coach Jenny Carrell to explore the role intuition plays in making better decisions, recognising the right opportun
The Secret to Sharing Emotional Stories - 340
Have you ever listened to a speaker share a deeply personal story ... and instead of feeling moved, you felt worried about them, a bit awkward and like the life had been sucked out of you?
On the other side of the coin, you might have been in the room with a speaker who share the most harrowing story and yet when they've finished you feel moved, uplifted and energised.
So what's the difference?
In
Why Most Speakers Leave Money on the Table at Events with Jonathan Dunnett - 339
You've spent loads of time and energy landing a gig.
You deliver a fab talk.
You meet a few people and get some compliments.
Then you leave... relying on your talk to land you more opportunities.
Jonathan Dunnett believes that's a huge waste of your time.
With a background in competitive intelligence Jonathan has worked with organisations to leverage data and insight to gain the edge in the market
The Psychology of a Speaker Reel That Gets You Booked with Max Partain
If you're using speaking to grow your business, at some point someone is going to ask for your speaker reel.
And yet… most speaker reels completely miss the point.
Many speakers think a reel is simply a montage of clips stitched together with dramatic music and audience shots.
But event planners aren't just looking at footage.
They're asking themselves:
"Can I picture this person on my stage?
Why Change Communications Fail: The Altitude Gap - 337
Why do so many change initiatives fail to create real buy-in… even when the strategy makes complete sense?
In this episode, I'm unpacking something I call 'The Altitude Gap' — the psychological disconnect that often happens between leaders communicating change and the employees expected to live through it.
Drawing on my experience in HR, leadership communication, direct marketing and storytelling,
How to Create a Disney-Level Speaking Experience with Vance Morris - 336
A lot of speakers think their job starts when they walk on stage.
But what if a huge chunk of your impact, and your future bookings, are being created long before that moment… and long after it ends?
In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by former Disney leader and customer experience expert Vance Morris to explore what happens when speakers start thinking differently about customer exp
What Award-Winning Speakers Do Differently ... and Why It Matters with Elliot Kay - 335
There are a lot of brilliant speakers out there.
But not all of them get recognised booked. Not all of them get recognised. And not all of them get the opportunities they're capable of.
So what's the difference?
In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by Elliot Kay, organiser of the Speaker Awards, to take a look behind the scenes of the awards and at what's really going on in the speakin
The Hidden Psychology Behind "What Do You Charge?" with David Abbott - 334
Most speakers don't have a pricing problem.
They have a value communication problem.
In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by pricing expert and speaker David Abbott, creator of the Platypus Pricing Process, to unpack why pricing feels so uncomfortable — and what to do about it.
Because whether you're pitching a keynote, a workshop, or a programme… If your price isn't landing, it's rare
[Quick Tip] The Pace Problem: What No-One Tells You (And Why It Matters for your speaking) - 333
You can have a brilliant idea. A powerful story. A message that genuinely matters.
But if your pace is off?
Your audience either can't keep up… or they've already checked out.
In this solo episode of The Speaking Club, I'm diving into one of the most overlooked, and most powerful, elements of delivery - pace.
Pace isn't just about slowing down.
It's about control ... it's about emphasis, and it's
How to Build the Relationships that Get You Booked with Lirone Glikman - 332
In a world where everyone is "networking", why do some people effortlessly build powerful relationships while others struggle to be seen or remembered?
My guest today, Lirone Glikman, has spent more than a decade studying and teaching the art of global relationship-building. She's worked across 28 countries, advises leaders and organisations worldwide, and is the bestselling author of Th
[Quick Tip] Want more Engagement? Stop being so obvious - 331
Most speakers start their talks by explaining what they're going to say.
Unfortunately, that's exactly why audiences stop listening.
In this quick tip episode of The Speaking Club, Sarah Archer shares why the obvious opening weakens your talk and how creating curiosity from the first sentence can dramatically increase audience engagement.
You'll learn why unanswered questions create attention, how
The Founder's Mindset Every Speaker Needs with Carlo Mahfouz - 330
Navigating a world where change is happening at break neck speed and uncertainty is the new norm, finding clarity, calm and purpose in the chaos can seem like a daunting task. But my guest, Carlo Mahfouz, is here to guide us through that landscape with his insights from his book, "Reality Check."
As an engineer turned thought leader, Carlo's journey highlights the powerful combination of
Quick Tip: The Big Problem With Speaker Archetypes (and What to Focus on Instead) - 329
In this Quick Tip episode, I'm exploring something that can either elevate your speaking game or trip you up - speaker archetypes.
Here's some of the ones you might have come across...
Storyteller. Teacher. Provocateur. Authority.
But if you've ever found yourself feeling slightly "off" on stage, even when your content is good, this episode might explain why.
In this episode, I'm explori
Why Writing a Book Could be the Best Way to Build Your Speaking Career - 328
Sue is an award-winning non-fiction publisher and founder of The Right Book Company. She is a passionate advocate for helping business professionals transform their ideas into impactful books.
For business speakers who create a book, doors open wider, their platform expands and their light shines more brightly than they could ever have dreamed.
As a speaker herself, Sue has spent the last 20 years
Create Contracts that Reflect Your Values and Close Deals Faster with Sarah Fox - 327
Sarah Fox is a lawyer transforming the way people do business. After decades dealing with huge deals in the construction sector, she realised that long, complex and bad contracts were costing time, money, deals and relationships.
Sarah advocates for short, simple contracts starting with just 500 words.
She inspires people across industries to streamline deals and enhance customer relations with co
[Quick Tip] Talk Flow Tips: Create Seamless Transitions Like a Pro - 326
In this quick tip episode, I'm letting you in on one of the most overlooked — but totally game-changing — parts of any talk: the segue.
It's that moment between a killer story and your next point where everything suddenly feels… awkward.
Where the energy drops, the audience blinks, and you find yourself muttering: "Anyway… moving on."
Yeah. That bit.
Whether you're telling a personal sto
What Speakers Can Learn from FBI Negotiators – A Masterclass with Chris Voss - 325
Chris Voss was the FBI's lead international hostage negotiator… but these days, he's helping CEOs, speakers, and sales pros negotiate million-pound deals, win high-stakes conversations, and get results — without pushing, pitching, or people-pleasing.
In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by the author of Never Split the Difference to explore how you can use his real-world-tested negotia
What it Takes to Win Hearts, Minds, and Speaking Awards with Adele Bates - 324
I first came across Adele Bates when I was judging the Storytelling category at the Speaker Awards—and her talk really stood out and grabbed my attention. It was powerful, authentic, challenging and captivating. She didn't just tell the story. She performed it. Her talk built drama and connected emotionally to the audience, leading you to see a new perspective. Based on that performance and the
The Cheat Code for High-Stakes Success with Nicola S. Morgan
Nicola S. Morgan is a dynamic speaker, trainer, and author who helps individuals and organisations transform chaos into calm, and emotional strain into sustainable strength. With a background in education and behavioural change, she specialises in resilience, emotional wellbeing, and effective behaviour strategies—skills she's delivered to thousands of professionals across schools, public services
Master Your Nervous System: Tactical Breathing for Speakers with Manny Rodriguez - 322
"Just breathe" is one of the most common pieces of advice given to speakers and performers who feel anxious about stepping onto the stage (be that online or in person) — but what if the way you're breathing is actually making things worse? Breathing might seem like an automatic function, but the truth is, most of us are doing it wrong… and it's costing us calm, clarity, and confidence. My guest, M
Breath, Tone, and the Art of Not Sounding Boring with Bailey Massey - 321
"Finding your voice" might sound like a personal development cliché, but for speakers and leaders, it's the secret weapon that too many overlook. As a speaker your voice is your most important tool and mastering how to use it to its fullest effect is one of the most impactful things you can do. This isn't just about sounding 'nice', your voice is also a signal to your audience about your confiden
[Quick Tip] Judging 55 Speakers: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - 320
In this quick tip episode, I'm lifting the lid on how a speaking judge thinks and giving you the good, the bad and the ugly based on judging 55 speaker award entries … in one sitting (yes, I needed snacks!) I was honoured to be a judge for the Speaker Awards again this year, covering Best Storyteller and Best TEDx categories — and I want to share what I saw behind the scenes, to help you sharpen y
Beyond 'Good': Creating Client Experiences That Stick in an AI World with Steven Van Belleghem - 319
The business world is changing fast. AI is reshaping how customers search, buy, and connect — but most companies are still stuck in old habits, missing the human magic that actually builds loyalty. At the same time, too many businesses are confusing efficiency with excellence. They're chasing five-star reviews that may not mean what they think they do, and ticking boxes while their customers quiet
Style That Speaks: How to Dress for Impact on Stage with Kay Korsh - 318
Let's be honest — most speakers spend a lot of time crafting their talk, but when it comes to what they wear on stage? That's often a rushed afterthought… or a full-blown panic. Are you second-guessing whether your outfit actually helps or hinders your message? Ever watched back your talk and thought, "What was I thinking with that jacket?" Or maybe you've stuck to the same 'safe' outfit for years
Quick Tip - The Author to Speaker Struggle is Real - Here's How to Win - 317
I see so many business authors and experts set out to use speaking to have more impact, step firmly into the thought leadership space, and monetise their message, only to get frustrated when they struggle to get the results that they want. Some struggle just getting their talk together, unable to work out which bits of their book 'baby' to put in and leave out. Others manage to create a talk, on
Communicate with More Impact and Elevate Your Screen Presence with Loreta Tarozaite - 316
Ever feel like your message gets lost in a sea of jargon? Do you struggle to turn complex ideas into stories that actually land? Or maybe you're great in a room full of people, but put a camera in front of you and suddenly you forget how to be yourself? If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place! In this episode, I'm chatting with Loreta Tarozaite. Loreta is a former TV journalis
Struggling with Speaking Nerves? Turn Anxiety into Confidence with Heather Lillico - 315
My guest today is Heather Lillico. I was so inspired by an article I read from Heather on the Tiny Buddha website, where she outed herself as a nutritionist who out of the limelight was actually struggling with an eating disorder, that I was curious to find out more. What I discovered is that her journey of managing and mastering anxiety is not only inspiring, but could really help those of you wh
[Quick Tip] Every Day You Wait Someone Else Gets the Gig - 314
In this quick tip episode, I'm tackling something that holds many speakers back —decision-making. Whether you're using speaking to market your business, win clients, or land paid gigs, hesitation can cost you big time. Every day you wait, someone else is taking the stage. In this episode, I cover: Why making decisions feels so challenging. The results I've seen when speakers go all in. Practical
How to Deliver a Magical Audience Experience and Get Booked More with Lee Warren - 313
I saw Lee Warren speak at the Professional Speaking Association summit and he was one of the star turns of the event. The theme was standing out, and his talk was aimed at helping speakers to do exactly that, for the right reasons. Lee was a magician by night and a sales director by day before he fell into professional speaking. That was 15 years ago and he has been speaking consistently since th
[Quick Tip] How to Get More People to Follow You - 312
Many experts and authors that reach out to me are frustrated that they are struggling to build a following. They often compare themselves to others and think they aren't connecting with people because of their persona, or their style, but that's not it. There is a reason that others, often less qualified, are reaching and engaging more people and in this show, I'm going to share what that is with
Overcoming the Challenges to Building a Sustainable Speaking Business with Arel Moodie - 311
The road to making speaking a sustainable business is littered with people who quit because the journey was so much tougher than they ever anticipated. There are lots of people dangling the golden carrot of gigs worth thousands, and becoming a six figure speaker … and it is absolutely possible, but those who make it are a fraction of those that start out. One of those few, is my guest today, Arel
Unleash Your Creativity to Increase Your Visibility with Azul Terronez - 310
What should come first, your book or your talk? That's one of the questions I posed to Azul Terronez, book coach to some of the best known thought leaders around. Azul is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and book coach who specializes in helping leaders write and publish books that elevate their brand. As the CEO of the six-figure company Authors Who Lead, he has enabled Wal
[Quick Tip] The Secret Ingredient for Getting More Speaking Gigs - 309
I want to share something that I know will get you more speaking gigs and ramp up your confidence for outreach. It's relevant for live events, podcasts and any other type of It's very simple yet so many people struggle to execute on it, but hopefully this episode will give you inspiration and some concrete steps to take to implement this in 2025. In this show I'm covering: The secret ingredie
The Inside Track on Becoming More Bookable as a Speaker with Seth Dechtman - 308
One of the questions I get asked most is how do I get booked consistently for paid speaking gigs. I have my views on this from a speaker and speaking coach perspective, but I wanted to get a view from someone with another angle. That's why I invited Seth Dechtman onto the show. Seth works with event planners for some of the biggest organisations and conferences. He knows exactly what they are look
[Quick Tip] How to be a Great Guest and Still Share Your Message Effectively on Podcasts, Panels & Fireside Chats - 307
"I've been booked to do a fireside chat at a conference, have you got any tips?" This is a question I got a few weeks ago from one of my Green Room clients, and she actually had the event this week. In response I shared with her some tactics she could use before and during the event to ensure she influenced the direction of the conversation to where she could share her message effectively and mak
How to Get Results on Social Media as a Speaker with Mark Saxby - 306
I'm going to be real here. When I look back at my life from my death bed, I am not going to say … "if only I'd spent more time on Linked In". Most of the people I speak to would be happy to spend less time on social media and free themselves from the guilty feeling that they should be doing 'more'! But the truth of it is that social media is important in a number of ways to building and growing
[Quick Tip] Are Free Speaking Gigs Worth Doing? - 305
"I've been approached to speak at an event, but they have no budget for speaker fees, should I do it?" … is a question I get asked a lot. So, I say … "Firstly, that's not a question I can answer for you … but here's some ideas for how you can assess the value of an opportunity for you and your message, and how you can make low fee or free gigs pay." And those ideas are what I want to share with y
Changing the Narrative with Gethin Jones - 304
Trigger Warning - this show briefly discusses difficult topics including self-harm and suicide. Gethin Jones is a survivor, but what few people would have believed, (including Gethin), was that he would also become an international speaker and thought leader. Growing up in the care system, he spent a total of 8 years in prison, battled intravenous heroin addiction, and was trapped in destructive
How to Put together a Game Changing Signature Keynote - 303
Business Book publisher and business author Alison Jones said "for business book writers a signature talk changes the game." Arel Moodie, Professional Speaker, Disney Show Host and Founder of Talkadot said: "If you feel like you are not getting booked enough. You need a signature talk. If you feel like you are constantly chasing clients and they aren't chasing you. You need a signature talk. If yo
[Quick Tip] Does Your Idea have Enough Impact? - 302
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." That's a famous and overused quote from Maya Angelou - that really applies to speakers. Because people won't remember your name or the exact words you say, but they will remember how your message made them feel. And that is what I want to talk to you about to
How to Set Your Self Free and Be More You with Michelle Minnikin - 301
The definition of 'self-expression' is the expression of one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas, through words, choices or actions, especially in writing, art, music, or dance. Sounds easy doesn't it? The trouble is that we are all so bogged down with messages about how we should look, think, speak, and act; that it can make it difficult to let go of expectations and simply be ourselves… and for w
Why You Are Shackled by Self-Doubt and How to Break Free - 300
This show was prompted by the question of a podcast listener, but reflected a recurring issue with people that I work with. My clients have written great books, become accomplished experts in their field and have a big message to share, but when it comes to sharing their views in person or on stage, a number of them begin to doubt themselves. It shows up in the content they share and how they sha
Why USPs Don't Work and What Speakers Should Focus on Instead with Chantal Cornelius - 299
Do you feel resistance when you hear the word marketing? So many people do. They have hang ups and beliefs about marketing and it can get in the way of them being able to achieve success in their business and as a speaker. I get it though, marketing can feel complicated, overwhelming and confusing. But it doesn't have to feel that way. What if it could feel clear, and light and simple? Because ma
From the Curious Encounters of Forensic Psychiatry to Cruise Ship Speaking with Rhona Morrison - 298
Have you got dreams of turning your years of experience, knowledge and wisdom into a new career as a speaker? Well that's exactly what Dr Rhona Morrison did. She is a retired Forensic Psychiatrist, who worked in the NHS for 32 years, and the author of 'I don't talk to dead bodies'. Her book takes you beyond the sensationalist headlines to show you just what happens in a world where mental illnes
[Quick Tip] Do You Want to Wing it or Bring It as a Speaker? - 297
Just recently I've had people reach out to me with a bleeding neck, and what I mean by that is … they have a huge speaking gig less than three weeks away and they haven't got a talk to give. So in this quick tip show, I want to give you a heads up on the problems with winging it and what to do instead. In this show I'm covering: Why people wing their talk. The problems with winging it. The poss
Unlocking the Cheat Code to Better Health and Performance with Margie Chavasse - 296
Imagine the scenario, you've turned up to a speaking gig, or important presentation and your stomach is playing up, or you're feeling foggy, and it's not because you had a heavy night out. It's just that it happens, and often at the most inconvenient times, and you don't know why, and your Doctor hasn't been able to tell you either. So instead of feeling energised and ready to wow your audience,
Obstacles to Building Your Speaking Gig Pipeline - 295
The question I hear most frequently from people, whether they're starting out on their professional speaking journey, or they have been going at it for a while is this one … "How do I get paid to speak consistently?" All they're getting is the odd few gigs, then tumbleweed. They want a pipeline of speaking gigs but they don't know how to build it, or they're trying and failing miserably. That's wh
[Quick Tip] Nuggets from the Speaker Summit - 294
I was at the Speaker Summit and Speaker Awards in London a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to share some of the advice and tips from the experts there on the day. In this show I'm covering: The questions that can uncover speaking leads everywhere How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a gig magnet Standing in front of other people's parades Make sure they remember your name Speaking like a con
Breaking the Silence with Don Ryan - 293
Please be aware that this episode does discuss the topics of death and suicide. Each of us has a story to tell, but for many people no reason compelling enough emerges for us to embark on the journey to sharing that story with others. But for some people, there comes a time where something happens and it ignites a burning desire to share their story, so that others can learn what we've discovered
[Quick Tip] Why We Avoid Making Decisions and Give Up Too Soon! - 292
This quick talk tip will help you avoid procrastination, move closer to your dreams and keep going when things feel tough. In this show I'm covering: A reframing for the Field of Dreams Why we procrastinate when making decisions The antidote to inaction The greatest place to be in relation to making a decision The lesson from Steve Jobs Why you shouldn't make assumptions about your audience. Thr
The True Levers You Need to Pull for Positive Change with Ruth Taylor - 291
We are living in tumultuous times, we are facing some of the biggest challenges ever as a species, and as individual countries, organisations and people. And despite the huge incentives to come together to work through these problems, we are in a lot of ways more divided than ever before. Many speakers today are talking on some of these big topics and wicked problems, looking to shift audience p
[Quick Tip] How to Make Your Talk More Marketable - 290
This quick talk tip will help you avoid the trap that many speakers fall into, and will help you become more marketable to your target audience. In this show I'm covering: The burning platform thought experiment. The impact of failing to find a 'hot' problem. Hot topic vs. hot problem The evergreen hot topics The principles of making your talk topic marketable. How you can get more help. Enjo
The Truth Prescription - Hacking Your Health with Dr Brooke Bussard MD - 289
All of us want to be healthy, happy and live a long and active life, but getting clarity on how to achieve that is a struggle. The information we get is often tainted by corporate interests pushing us in the direction of their products or pills, and all of this can leave you feeling like you're in a maze full of dead ends, getting spun around with no way to find the right path to wellness. In the
[Quick Tip] Why Most Speakers will Never Get Paid to Speak - 288
This quick talk tip will help you avoid the pitfalls that stop most speakers from realising their dream to become a professional, paid speaker. If you have that dream, then listen up. In this show I'm covering: The brutal truth about speaking A story that illustrates two of the biggest obstacles to authors and experts becoming paid speakers Three things you need to do to overcome those obstacle
A Powerful Way to Raise Your Speaking Profile with Elliot Kay - 287
How can you get the edge as a professional speaker? What can you do to make yourself more marketable? Well today on the show, my guest Elliot Kay, will be sharing valuable insights on how to achieve just that through The Speaker Awards. Elliot is co-founder of the speaker awards, a speaking coach, and a professional speaker. About three years ago, he saw a huge gap for speakers, and had a big ide
Making National Security Meaningful with David Van Bennekum - 286
When I met David Van Bennekum on Linked In and he told me he'd written a self-help book on National Security, I thought 'That's a bit unusual, followed by blimey he's got some guts … that's a challenging topic'. My curiosity was well and truly piqued though, so I had a look at his LinkedIn profile and saw that he was a former United States Marine Corps Infantry and Logistics Officer. He was a vet
License to Thrill… Your Audience - 285
The other day I had a talk planning call with a potential client, and he said: "I just want to get consistent results. Sometimes I start my talk and I can feel the energy shift, and I know I've engaged them. But other times, I just can't get their attention, and I want to understand how to do this consistently every time I speak." The truth is that grabbing your audience's attention in the right w
[Quick Tip] Why You Need to Think Like the Victim Not the Hero - 284
Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. This quick talk tip will help you attract people into your world and build a deeper connection with them, so that you will
Making Your Brand Uniquely You with Becky Benfield-Humberstone - 283
Not too long ago I heard one of the gurus in my space say that one of the big factors in his success is that when everyone else 'zigs', he 'zags'. You can see 'zigging' going on all around you, suddenly everyone wants to be a neurodiversity expert, or an AI expert, because that's what's hot, because they are chasing the trend. But what if you don't do that? What if you go your own way, and stay t
[Quick Tip] How to Show Authority Without Shoving it in People's Faces 282
Itunes Summary (45 Words): Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. SHOW NOTES If people believe that you can deliver what they want and need, they will book you t
Karmic Selling - How to Win Big and Feel Good with Stan Gwizdak - 281
Most of us have experienced sales 'tactics', and likely we've either recoiled against them and scarpered (physically or digitally), or have gone ahead with our needed purchase, even though a little bit of shine has worn off the relationship with the person that used them on us. Our experiences have made us sceptical of anyone with something to sell, and allergic to feeling 'salesy' ourselves. But
Protecting Your Ass-ets with Heather Pearce-Campbell - 280
SUMMARY: Getting a clear understanding of how to properly protect the IP and assets you've created as a speaker can be a struggle. But doing nothing could leave you and your business at risk. Worry no more, that's where my guest Heather Pearce-Campbell comes in. SHOW NOTES: Let's face it, trying to navigate how to protect the IP you've created in talks, books and courses, can make you feel like
The Person You Should be Role Modelling for Success in 2024 - 279
As we leave 2023 behind and start making our plans for 2024, I'd like to offer you some suggestions for tools and techniques which you might want to add into your planning process. These have worked to help me achieve my goals in the past and have also helped many others to build the future they desire. Some are a little 'out there', but I've tried them all out myself and I do believe they will g
[Quick Tip] Lead with the Problem - 278
I had a similar issue come up with two clients this week, and it's a mistake I see people making regularly, not just with their speaking, but in other critical content too. This mistake can result in people not paying attention to you, lost business opportunities, and normally leads to frustration and the question, "I just don't understand what I'm doing wrong!" What they are doing wrong is not le
Stop Being Humble and Step into Your Power with Lisa Bragg - 277
SUMMARY Is it possible to brag in a way that attracts people to you, rather than turning them off? Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights believes so, and she is here to redefine bragging and share exactly how to do it the right way. SHOW NOTES We have been conditioned since childhood to keep quiet about our achievements. We are taught things like, 'nobody likes a show off', 'stay humble' and 's
[Quick Tip] Talking About the Plane vs. Talking About the Pain - 276
Quick tips to build your speaking confidence, skills, impact, business or engaging talk content. These tips originate from issues that come up for students, and questions from my audience. If you want to get your question answered DM me on Instagram or LinkedIN @Saraharcher15. I come across many speakers who are struggling to connect with their audience, and as a consequence their talks fail to g
Dare to be Different with Kyla Skinner - 275
How often, when it comes to writing in your business, has the blank page beaten you? I've seen so many people get stopped, or never share what they have written because they don't think it's good enough, or they are worried about being judged. Just like when you speak, in your business writing too, you get an amazing confidence boost from knowing that your message is good, that your content will
The Art of Explanation with Ros Atkins - 274
It's often said that the real experts are the ones that can make the complex easy to understand, and Ros Atkins is an expert on making things easy to understand … so I guess that would make him the expert's expert! As a journalist, and BBC News' Analysis Editor, Ros Atkins has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twenty years . He's also the creator of the critically
The Epic Journey to the Stage with Jamie McAnsh - 273
Waking up paralysed in 2014 completely turned Jamie McAnsh's life upside down. He lost his job, and his independence, but he was determined to forge a new path and purpose for his life. That included becoming a top disabled athlete, and fulfilling his dream of climbing Mount Everest in 2022. What he realised was that he had a great support network around him, helping him to achieve his goals, an
[Quick Tip] Commit to the Hook of Your Talk - 272
One of the most important parts of your talk is the opening, because you have to grab the attention of your audience and show why the talk is relevant for them. What I've noticed recently with some of my clients, is that their 'hook', (or 'lightning bolt' as I call it), is good, but they aren't fully committing to it, and that is weakening the opening and the connection with the audience and the t
Getting the Slide Advantage with Philippa Leguen de Lacroix - 271
Still one of the most prolific tools around, Powerpoint can literally make or break your presentation, depending on how you use it. That's why I wanted to get Philippa Leguen de Lacroix on the show. She started life employed as a graphic designer, and was increasingly tasked with creating powerpoint slides for the different organisations she worked for. But … Philippa had a yearning to become her
[Quick Tip] How to Downsize Your Keynote - 270
This quick talk tip is in response to a situation one of my client's found herself in, that could be an obstacle for you too. In this show I'm covering: Why you need to be able to flex your talk. Why it works How I used it and you can see it in action Tips for building this skill Enjoy! Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at sarah@sarahar
Decoding Audience Sophistication: Tailoring Talks for Maximum Impact - 269
It wasn't until I embarked on my marketing, influencing and sales odyssey, that I discovered the concept of 'audience sophistication' as I call it. It's something I've often shared with marketing clients, but although I used it myself in my talks, I've not taught it to speakers until recently. And the feedback when I have has been so positive, that I thought I'd better share it with you too! In
Increase Your Speaking Impact by Creating a 'Push and Pull' Talk - 268
As a speaker you need to be like the director of a movie, using your talk content and delivery to captivate the audience. Your talk should contain moments that challenge them, make them ponder, create desire and yearning and move them towards your intended destination. All in a way that feels natural and aligned. In this episode, I'm going to share the levers you can use to achieve those things.
Telling Stories and Creating Legacies with Jo Gatford - 267
As you may know in addition to teaching people how to become awesome speakers, I am a writer, and that's how I first discovered Jo Gatford. I was writing my second play, and needed some concentrated time to focus on getting it written, queue Writers HQ. Jo Gatford is an award-winning writer of short and long fiction and the co-founder of Writers' HQ. It's an organisation dedicated to providing low
How to Overcome Skepticism and Increase Audience Buy-In - 266
With technology now able to doctor images, people and chatbots pretending to be who they're not and the advent of fake news, it might feel like it's going to be harder than ever before to get people to believe new ideas. That doubt can hold us back from sharing our message for fear that we might not be able to get it across in the right way, causing damage to our reputation and confidence. But I
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