Speaking on stage is about SO much more than the words you write in your speech. For any speakers out there wanting to sharpen your skills, anyone THINKING about public speaking, podcasters, and anyone wanting to master storytelling in an impactful way, this episode is a masterclass on public speaking. I’m joined by Mike Ganino as he breaks down the 5 stage ... 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
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
Jul 2023
How to Leverage Your Creative Gifts in a Speaking Career with Mike Montague
<p>It’s not every day that a game show host comes onto The Speaker Lab podcast. But this is your lucky day! For this episode, Mike Montague joins Grant for an exciting conversation about how he balances podcasting, speaking, game show hosting, and his job for a prominent sales an ... Show More
35m 7s
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
Nov 10
Episode 793: BBD Live Keynote Speaker Series: Unmasking Your False Personas and Stepping into True Authentic Magnetism in Your Brand with Alex Paulos
Is magnetism a quality that you're born with, or can it be learned? Why is it that there are some people that seem to be magnetic, relatable, and truly authentic, so that when they show up on camera, create videos, or content on the Internet, no matter what it is they say, they d ... Show More
50 m
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
Aug 2024
477: Why Everything You Know About Public Speaking Is Wrong—And What You Should Be Doing Instead
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 477, an interview with Hollywood insiders and the authors of <em>Briefly Speaking</em>, Deborah Shames and David Booth.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, we discuss effective communication and presentation strateg ... Show More
53m 14s
Feb 2025
[Quick Tip] Every Day You Wait Someone Else Gets the Gig - 314
In this quick tip episode, I’m tackling something that holds many speakers back —decision-making. Whether you’re using speaking to market your business, win clients, or land paid gigs, hesitation can cost you big time. Every day you wait, someone else is taking the stage. In this ... Show More
20 m