Speaking on stage, from my TEDx Talk to all different sizes of audience, has to be one of the biggest things I’m proud of. Not only because of how speaking has grown my personal brand and businesses, but because it’s one of the things I used to fear the most. My good friend and master speaker, Jen Gottlieb, is on the podcast to talk all about what makes a gr ... Show More
Nov 20
Why Everything Is Happening FOR You (Not To You)
I had a moment on a recent podcast interview that hit me straight in the soul. In this episode, I’m talking about the identity-shifting moments of my life, growing up isolated in a religion, getting bullied, facing constant rejection door-to-door, and later the public judgment th ... Show More
34m 50s
Nov 19
Stand Out in a Saturated Market and Build a Brand People Obsess Over with Lauren Robuck
Your past doesn’t disqualify you, it can develop you. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lauren Robuck, founder of Ginneca Row. We talk about the real startup costs, the fulfillment mistake almost everyone makes too early, and the mindset shifts that helped her scale ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 18
The 4 Trends Every Business Must Master for 2026
The business rules are changing again. In this episode, Chris and I break down the four trends every founder must master to win in 2026. We talk about why Facebook traffic is surprisingly surging again, why micro-offers and paid ads are officially non-negotiable, the return of ph ... Show More
24m 16s
Jun 2025
From Extreme Introvert to TEDx Speaker Coach CEO | Juanita Wheeler's Personal Brand Blueprint
Juanita Wheeler is the CEO and Head of Speaker Coaching at TEDx Brisbane and founder of Full & Frank, where she helps coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, and agency owners who struggle with fear of public speaking and audience engagement to confidently communicate their ideas, g ... Show More
44m 6s
Jan 2025
Everything you need to know to become a paid public speaker | With VaynerSpeakers
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Zach Nadler and Steven Weinreb, from VaynerSpeakers, to dive deep into the world of public speaking. Whether you're looking to become a speaker, book a speaker, or just understand the speaking industry, this conversation is packed with insi ... Show More
27m 21s
Sep 2024
Progressing in Public Speaking
<p>It's been reported that <a href='https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/anxiety/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speaking'>up to 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking</a>. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, recount som ... Show More
21m 16s
Sep 1
9 Public Speaking Lessons You Didn’t Learn in School | Bathroom Break #71 🚽
What’s scarier: writing a book when you swear you’re borderline illiterate… or standing on stage in front of 12,000 people at Inbound? Daniel and Jay get real about public speaking. The wins, the disasters, and the stuff nobody tells you before you grab the mic. You’ll hear Jay’s ... Show More
13m 20s
Jun 2024
Why You Don't Need A Crazy Story to be a Speaker with Hal Elrod
<p><em>“In some ways, my story is a detriment. There's a pro and a con to having overcoming extreme adversity, because people feel disconnected from it. I've had people tell me multiple times after speeches, man, if I went through what you went through, I'd be as happy as you are ... Show More
37m 30s
Sep 2024
Confident & Clear Storytelling Anytime, Anywhere with Rachel Hanfling
Emmy-nominated Rachel Hanfling is a former producer for Oprah and Anderson Cooper, she’s coached clients to become go-to media experts, land deals on Shark Tank, sell out on QVC, nail workplace politics and more. She is the creator of Own the Power of Your Story, Shine and Power ... Show More
20m 50s