Richard Walsh is joined by Danny Brassell to discuss the journey of building a speaking business during challenging times. Danny shares his career pivot and the lessons learned from adversity, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure and authenticity. They delve into the art of crafting compelling stories, targeting niche audiences, and overcoming public speaking fears. The conversation highlights techniques for enhancing speaking skills, turning weaknesses into strengths, and engaging audiences ethically. Danny offers insights into storytelling, presentation structure, and building audience trust through personal anecdotes. The episode concludes with encouragement for listeners to develop their presentation skills and a free story guide offer.

(0:00 ) Embracing failure and authenticity in speaking
(0:35 ) Introduction to the podcast and guest Danny Brassell
(1:27 ) Danny Brassell's career pivot and lessons from adversity
(3:06 ) Building a speaking business in tough times
(4:22 ) Niching down and combining speaking with business growth
(7:18 ) Crafting stories and targeting niche audiences
(11:26 ) Overcoming public speaking fears and connecting with audiences
(15:25 ) Enhancing speaking skills and sharing personal challenges
(21:15 ) Sharing failures and turning weaknesses into strengths
(25:00 ) Developing speaking skills and ethical audience engagement
(30:09 ) Learning and self-assessment in speaking performances
(35:16 ) Storytelling and coaching in refining presentation skills
(40:06 ) Presentation structure and audience engagement techniques
(41:39 ) Influences and clarity in speech delivery
(42:37 ) Discussing benefits, calls to action, and presentation content
(47:55 ) Building audience trust with personal anecdotes
(53:24 ) Encouragement to develop presentation skills
(54:21 ) Free story guide offer