The Speaker's Edge

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and sales trainer Chris Johnson share practical sales strategies for speakers and communicators who struggle with selling. They cover how to handle objections, clarify value, and confidently ask for the business. Chris introduces his CARE model for addressing objections and explains the importance of believing in your product to truly connect with prospects. You'll gain actionable tips to improve your sales presentations, reframe rejection, and better communicate the benefits you offer.

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and HR expert Reanette Etzler explore proven strategies for landing a new job, securing a pay raise, and earning a promotion within an organization. They offer practical tips on standing out in interviews, including thorough company research and mastering the art of storytelling. You'll also discover the importance of connection, preparation, and positioning yourself as a leader ready for increased responsibility. Listeners walk away with actionable advice to grow their careers and communicate their value effectively.

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and guest Kelly Merbler share how speakers can grow by running impactful events. Listeners will gain insights into the value of starting small, leveraging established event frameworks like Live2Lead, and curating both live and recorded content to fit their audience's needs. Discover the importance of working behind the scenes, including understanding event production and building strong relationships with technical teams. You'll also hear practical advice for aspiring speakers looking to build credibility, develop their skills, and create memorable experiences for their audiences.

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and guest Momo Krasnoff explore the experience of speaking on stage at the International Maxwell Conference and the power of storytelling in connecting with audiences. They highlight the importance of preparation, authenticity, and balancing theatricality with genuine communication so that speakers can truly impact listeners. Momo shares insights from a journey that blends acting and public speaking to show how to refine stories that resonate with diverse audiences. You'll discover practical advice for your speaking journey, from selecting the right stories to building strong audience connections and using every opportunity to grow as a communicator.

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, host Roddy Galbraith reveals how John Maxwell crafts impactful keynotes using carefully selected building blocks like personal stories, statistics, and teaching moments. He explores why John spends more than half of his keynote time sharing relatable and memorable experiences and shows you how to tune into everyday stories, refine your delivery, and bring teachings to life through real-life examples. The episode equips aspiring speakers with actionable strategies to create engaging, memorable presentations that truly resonate with audiences.