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BEHIND THE MIC
BEHIND THE MIC
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Welcome to Behind the Mic Podcast – your gateway to speaking excellence! Hear from top speakers, trainers, and thought leaders as they share strategies, insights, and stories to elevate your speaking career. Tune in to learn, grow, and succeed!
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Robin O'Grady joins the episode to discuss her transition from the hospitality sector to the fitness industry, focusing on simplifying wellness in organizational settings and the importance of leadership receptiveness. She makes a compelling business case for implementing wellness and resilience programs, emphasizing their benefits. Robin shares insights on assessing operations and integrating unique wellness activities such as aerial arts. Her experience with CAPS has significantly influence...
Allan James Moore joins this episode to share his unique career journey and insights from his book, focusing on leadership lessons derived from his diverse experiences. He emphasizes the significance of inspiration and taking calculated risks in both career and personal life. Allan provides strategies for embracing incremental risks that foster personal and professional growth. He also outlines the services he offers to companies and reflects on his involvement with CAPS. The episode conclude...
In this episode, Tammy shares her journey from employee to successful entrepreneur, offering valuable insights into sustaining long-term business success. She highlights essential business principles and the importance of having a reliable advisory network. Tammy addresses overcoming skepticism in business and outlines practical steps for success. The discussion extends to embracing digital marketing strategies and leveraging CAPS resources. Tammy emphasizes the critical role media and suppor...
In this episode, David Beaudoin shares his unique journey and passion for cheese, detailing the challenges he's faced in the industry. He discusses cheese's nutritional and cultural significance, its role as a historical connector, and his experiences as a cheese ambassador promoting it internationally. David emphasizes the importance of integrity and shares lessons from his life experiences. He talks about visualization techniques and overcoming financial hurdles, while highlighting the impa...
Cam Beaudoin joins the episode to explore the challenges and strategies for speakers to overcome the fear of the record button and become more comfortable on camera. He highlights the importance of reviewing one's own content for improvement and mastering the art of speaking in sound bites. Cam discusses the connection between stage and video presence, common mistakes, and techniques for capturing attention in demo reels. The episode delves into the importance of investing in demo reels, tips...
In this episode, Adera delves into her media journey, highlighting the significance of authenticity and creative expression in video branding. She discusses the delicate balance between maintaining authenticity and effective branding, and addresses the unique challenges women encounter in expressing themselves and engaging with audiences. Adera shares her involvement with CAPS and provides insights from her book, offering valuable resources for aspiring speakers. The episode also touches on u...
In this episode, Denis Boudreau shares his expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). He discusses the evolution of web accessibility, the costs and benefits of DEI in the workplace, and creating an inclusive culture. Denis addresses overcoming DEI compliance challenges, the importance of inclusivity during probation, and compares medical and social models of accessibility. He highlights neurodiversity, diverse hiring, and strategies for implementing DEI. The episode explores aligni...
In this episode, Jackie Rainforth discusses her journey from entering the sales field to becoming a corporate trainer. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and overcoming fear in sales, and explores transitioning to corporate training, focusing on resistance and psychological safety in organizations. Jackie highlights the personalization of her services and the role of LinkedIn and social media in sales. She also examines AI's impact on sales, SEO, and personal branding, and underscores t...
In this episode, Shahana shares her journey from aspiring to a career in medicine to focusing on adolescent mental health. She introduces the Foundry concept and her book "Feel Better," highlighting key insights and speaking engagements. Shahana discusses the challenges of medical training, her specialization in mental health, and the impact of her TEDx talk. She delves into the art of storytelling, virtual speaking adaptations, and handling sensitive topics. The episode explores mental healt...
In this episode, Mark Black shares his journey from undergoing surgeries to becoming a corporate speaker. He discusses delivering value to audiences, the role of CAPS in his career, balancing speaking with financial stability, and key lessons from memorable engagements.













