Diary of a Speaker Podcast

Last week, our guest was Dr. Tim Newman.Dr. Newman is a distinguished educator and expert in public speaking, with nearly three decades of experience in sport management and communication. He has taught globally, including in the United States, Botswana, Malaysia, and Thailand, and is the author of “Social Media in Sport Marketing,” one of the pioneering books on the subject. He has been at the forefront of developing and teaching online courses for over twenty years. He founded the Speaking with Confidence course to empower individuals with proven techniques and strategies for effective communication. For more, go to https://timnewmanspeaks.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

The last weekend of September 2024 is one that I will remember for a long time to come. It was the Athens Nomad Festival weekend happening in Athens Greece.I was the event MC.Facilitating events is something that I’ve done for some years but this was one of it’s kind. Although I’ve gone as far as Sweden just to MC a concert, which was quite a great experience in itself, this one made a very significant impact in my speaking journey.It was a three full days event and I was given the sole responsibility to run it all through. I could not imagine that.It was an international event with speakers and attendees from all over the globe. I counted more than ten nationalities.In the video above, I got to pitch my idea at the pitching session and it was well received.So much happened in the event, got connected with some wonderful people and great ideas were shared. This was quite a good one.Have you had such an impactful thing this year. Please share with us. If you’ve not had, I pray that you do. Keep speaking. Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Christian Espinosa is a captivating keynote speaker a renowed thought leader and is most known as the bestselling author of "The Smartest Person in the Room," which explores the limitations of seeking validation through achievement and the desire to be the brightest intellect in any room. His latest book, "The In-Between: Life in the Micro." chronicles his remarkable transformation—from a "me against the world" mindset cultivated during his tumultuous upbringing to his evolution as a compassionate global citizen committed to uplifting humanity. For more, go to https://christianespinosa.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Cam Beaudoin is the founder of The Frequent Speaker, where he revolutionizes how speakers utilize their content. With a background in software development and technical consulting, Cam bridges the gap between technology and public speaking. His expertise lies in getting speakers on bigger stages so they can help transform bigger crowds by leveraging their existing content. For more, go to https://www.thefrequentspeaker.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Public speaking anxiety is a challenge that every speakers faces. You can break free from it. Lisa tells us how. Lisa Wentz is a public speaking expert, and author of the groundbreaking book Grace Under Pressure: A Masterclass in Public Speaking. Lisa is best known for helping her clients quickly overcome internal blocks and transform into fearless, eloquent speakers. Considered one of the top coaches in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lisa has been featured on CNBC and in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, L.A. Daily Journal, INC among others. Lisa holds a master’s degree in Voice and Speech Pedagogy from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. For more, go to https://lisawentz.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

In this episode we speak with Lenora Edwards.Lenora, a TEDx speaker, Board Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, is a dynamic force in the field of communication. With additional certifications in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR), and over 15 years of clinical experience, Lenora’s expertise spans child language development, parent-child interactions, effective workplace communication, the art of communication within the mind and body and more. Lenora guides people to unlock their authentic voice, navigate their inner dialogue, and communicate with clarity and confidence in all aspects of life.For more, go to https://www.betterspeech.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

In this episode we speak with Tabatha Thorell.Tabatha is a native of rural Nebraska, a devoted wife and mother to five girls. With a career spanning 16 years, she began as a fitness coach, earning a reputation for motivation and persistence. Alongside her high school sweetheart, Tabatha has been a successful real estate investor for nearly two decades. Beyond fitness coaching, Tabatha is a best-selling co-author, speaker, life, and business coach. Her diverse skill set and passion for helping others achieve their dreams have made her a sought-after mentor. Tabatha's podcast, “What Went wrong” is where she shares inspiring stories and insights, and adds another dimension to her impactful presence. For more about Tabatha, go to https://keeplegacywealth.com/ and https://tabthorell.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Mitch has mentored CEOs, speakers, authors, consultants, coaches with a purpose to share their message and business objective on an international level. Some notable clients include Mark Victor Hansen (author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, ½ billion books sold), Chris Okazaki who is the Tony Robbins of Japan, Dan Kennedy (author of 30+ books), and has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Donald Trump, Lord Sugar, Vishen Lakhani, Zig Ziglar, Chinkee Tan, Suria Sparks, two Prime Ministers and three members of royal families from Malaysia, Bahrain and Oman. Guarantees Network TV interviews to speakers, authors and podcast hosts. For more about Mitch, go to https://www.mitchcarson.com/To get a 30-minute 1-1 call with Mitch to discuss your media and exposure possibilities, go to http://getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

In this episode we talk with Dave Albin, the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America and a highly sought speaker. He has done gigs for NASA, Heineken, The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), RE Max, Chick-fil-A, Pruvit, Google, NI, NC Chiropractic Association, Isagenix, Heineken, Boone, Blowing Rock, Ashe and the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Dyer, T Harv Eker, CRISP Video, Y.M.C.A., NATE BAILEY, Tony Robbins and many others. To connect with Dave, go to https://firewalkadventures.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Vicoria is an Award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, women in leadership, culture, workforce and more."Unstoppable and Dynamic: Born to lead and not to be led."Overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained with her throughout her life and has helped her excel as a corporate executive, mentor and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable.For more about Victoria, go to https://victoria-pelletier.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Dr. David has been on the podcast before and we talked about the power of story. You can watch the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U83Rz9Kv36wIn this week’s episode, we talked about the link between speaking and writing.For more about David, go to https://www.spiritequip.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Julie Pham is a Vietnamese- born, American raised refugee, Cambridge-trained social scientist, an organizational development leader, an award-winning cross-sector collaborator and community organizer, and an expert on respect.She recently did a TEDx talk and here shares her experience and tips on getting the opportunity and giving a great TEDx talk. Enjoy our conversation.For about her and what she does, go to https://curiositybased.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

On this episode, we talk with Bret Ridgway.Bret is a 25 year veteran of the speaking industry and brings a unique perspective handling the back of the room sales table at 150+ conferences, providing fulfillment services for some of the biggest names in the industry and speaking on many stages himself. He's the author of 8 books focused on speakers, authors, information marketers and event promoters and is a frequent guest on virtual summits, podcasts and at in person events.For more, go to https://www.bretridgway.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Peter believes that everyone should be able to confidently share their knowledge and experience. In this episode, we get to know more about his speaking journey and how he helps other speakers. As a public speaking coach, he specializes in helping professional speakers, authors, consultants, and executives be calm, confident, and credible® every time they speak. For more, go to https://petergeorgepublicspeaking.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Jason Roberts is a charismatic National Speaker and Peak Performance Coach who has dedicated his life to studying the formulas for success and implementing these habits to create massive results in a fraction of the time. Jason Roberts is a world class business and mindset coach whose true expertise lies in scaling any business to 7 and 8 figures within the first year. He has positively impacted & spoken in front of over 20,000 people all over the country. He coaches and consults clients from California to Baltimore on how to grow and scale their businesses through developing the correct mindset and fundamental habits. Jason has successfully hosted 100’s of live & virtual events as well as facilitated masterminds where some of the most brilliant leaders in the industries collaborate to identify market trends and forecast speculations. For more, go to https://jasonroberts.tv/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

In this episode Dr. David shares with us the power of stories. Rev. Dr. David Chotka is the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, a trans-denominational equipping ministry focused on developing spiritual disciplines. He is also the Chair of the Alliance Pray! Team (APT)--a ministry developed by the General Assembly of the C&MA Canada, to serve as a catalyst to develop prayer equipping resources and leading events across the movement and beyond. Dr. David has led many prayer/deeper life events in differing contexts, including sacramental, evangelical and charismatic churches and trans-denominational gatherings of leaders (in Canada, the US, 6 nations in Europe, Australia, Japan, as well as in various nations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America). For more, go to https://www.spiritequip.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Last week's guest on our podcast was Sean Tyler Foley. He is a remarkable and versatile performer with a broad range of experiences in film, television, and stage. With an acting career that began at the tender age of 6, Tyler has since made unforgettable appearances on productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the Tony award winning musical Ragtime. Not only is he a veteran podcast guest with more than 300 episodes under his belt, but he is also the #1 best-selling author of The Power to Speak Naked and Managing Director of Total Buy In, where he works closely with executives and CEOs to help them better engage their audience when presenting by connecting their personal stories to their leadership style.For more, go to https://www.seantylerfoley.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

On our first episode on "Diary of a Speaker" podcast, our guest is Corey Poirier. Corey is a multiple-time TEDx, and sought-after Keynote, Speaker. He has spoken on MoMonday’s and PMx stages, has shared the bill with everyone from John C. Maxwell to Deepak Chopra to Stephen MR Covey to General Hillier and has presented to hundreds of thousands of attendees since he began his speaking journey. On this episode, he shares with us about his speaking journey and more. To find out about bLU Talks a branded series of talks designed to educate, inspire, entertain and motivate, go here. https://blutalks.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

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We can be unique in the opening of our speech and leave a lasting impression. Use your gifts well. Especially in starting a conversation. Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe