Ideas on Stage Podcast

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lynne Parker. Lynne Parker founded Funny Women in 2002 in response to a comedy promoter who told her that 'women aren't funny'. She went on to create the Funny Women Awards and, 20 years on, the rest is history. Funny Women is now an acclaimed not for profit community for women to build self-confidence and develop their own distinctive voice. Lynne describes it as her ‘life’s work’ providing a safe, diverse, creative platform that empowers women to perform, write and use humour in business and everyday life. In addition to producing comedy shows and running events, Lynne is a renowned performance coach encouraging people in business and public life to 'Stand Up to Stand Out'. Borrowing techniques from the world of stand-up comedy, Lynne has developed workshops and runs events under the HERlarious brand to improve self-confidence, support health and wellbeing, and build teams. Her work empowers many women both professionally and personally to have a voice. Lynne brings her two worlds together in her podcast, HOW TO HAVE FUN AT WORK with guests from both comedy and business. In this episode we talked about humour in communication. Key takeaways: - The value of humour in business communication is - Challenges with humour in communication - Making humour work in diverse cultures - Humour and gender in the workplace - Tips for those wary of humour's impact on professionalism We hope you enjoy it! ——————— LINKS: www.funnywomen.com www.herlarious.co.uk Facebook: @wearefunnywomen Twitter: @funnywomen @funnywomenlynne Instagram: @funny_women @funnywomenlynne LinkedIn personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynneparker/ LinkedIn company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/funny-women-ltd_3/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-have-fun-at-work-with-lynne-parker/id1557892778 Recommended: - Charles Dickens - Jane Austen - Logan Murray - Dr Oliver Double - The ‘I Love Lucy’ Show ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read Confident Presenter (https://www.ideasonstage.com/resources/confident-presenter-book/) and Business Presentation Revolution (https://www.ideasonstage.com/business-presentation-revolution/book/) - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #humour #FunnyWomen #FunAtWork

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jack Appleman. Jack Appleman, prominent business writing coach, professor and author of 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing—2nd edition (2018, ATD Press), is driven by the belief that working professionals can dramatically improve their writing by following straightforward techniques. His writing training for organizations including Bayer, Wells Fargo and HBO have helped thousands of individuals achieve better results from their writing. As president of Successful Business Writing, Jack has been a frequent speaker and has published many articles on the importance of good writing and communication. A professor for more than 20 years, he teaches Business Communications at New York University. Jack is also a doctoral candidate at the State University of New York at Albany, exploring the link between employee-manager communication and workplace engagement in pursuit of his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication. In this episode we talked about persuasive business writing. Key takeaways: - The No. 1 Writing Challenge - Driving Action with Email Subject Lines - Active Verbs vs Verbs Hidden in Nouns - The Fast Context Technique for Better Writing - Managing Frustration: Dealing with Rude Messages We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Jack Appleman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackappleman/ - 10 Steps to Successful Business Writing: https://amzn.eu/d/1nenmmE - Successful Business Writing: https://successfulbusinesswriting.com/ Recommended books: - Leading in English by D. Vincent Varallo, Joerg Schmitz, Stephan M. Mardyks - Smart Brevity by Roy Schwartz, Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #writing #BusinessWriting #PersuasiveWriting #SuccessfulBusinessWriting #BusinessCommunication #ideasonstagepodcast

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nicole Lowenbraun. Nicole offers a unique perspective on why what you say and how you say it matters, because she’s equal parts speech-language pathologist and business communication expert. Nicole has coached and written for thousands of clients, most of whom top the Fortune 100, with a focus on helping clients find their most authentic and powerful voice. After decades of helping others master their expressive communication skills, Nicole realized the business community (herself, included) was widely neglecting the receptive side of communication – listening. She’s now committed to teaching the world the value of improving both sides of the communication equation and continues to nurture her own skills as a writer, speaker, and listener. With a Master’s in Communication Disorders, Nicole is passionate about fostering more inclusive communication in the workplace, especially with neurodiverse populations. Nicole believes that acceptance of communication differences and a commitment to constant progress is the key to a happier future of work, regardless of industry, role, or experience. Nicole lives in Brooklyn with her plants and is a proud “pizza bagel”: half Italian-Catholic, half Polish-Jewish. She puts the Star of David on top of her Christmas tree. In this episode we talked about how to improve our listening skills. Key takeaways: - The Vital Role of Listening - Roadblocks to Becoming Great Listeners - Why Active Listening isn't Enough - The Art of Adapting Listening to Others - One Question to Improve Your Listening We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Adaptive Listening by Nicole Lowenbraun and Maegan Stephens: https://amzn.eu/d/fIjY3kv - Adaptive Listening website: https://www.duarte.com/resources/books/adaptive-listening/ - The S.A.I.D. Listening Style Finder™: https://su.vc/adaptivelistening Nicole Lowenbraun’s social bios: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_lowenbraun/?hl=en - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.lowenbraun - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lowenbraun-ms-ccc-slp-22016432/ Maegan Stephens’ social bios: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeganstephens?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maegan.stephens - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maeganstephens/ Recommended books: - Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B Rosenberg - If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? by Alan Alda ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #listening #ListeningSkills #AdaptiveListening #CommunicationSkills

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Matt Abrahams. Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. In this episode we talked about spontaneous speaking. Key takeaways: - Embrace Imperfection for Effective Communication - The Power of Structure in Spontaneous Speaking - Mastering Concise Communication - Say the Least for Effective Communication - The Journey to Better Communication Skills We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Book: Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams: https://amzn.eu/d/0fAJFz8 - Matt Abrahams’ website: https://mattabrahams.com/ - Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/ - Think Fast Talk Smart The Podcast: https://mattabrahams.com/podcast/ Recommended books: - Made to Stick by Dan Heath and Chip Heath - Improv Wisdom by Patricia Ryan Madson ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #CommunicationTips #CommunicationSkills #CommunicationStrategy

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with John Roussot. John Roussot is the founder and CEO of FiiT4GROWTH, a renowned business coaching and online training platform that helps individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. He has more than twenty-two years of experience in coaching, mentoring and guiding people towards personal and professional success, establishing himself as a multi-award-winning business coach and leadership development trainer. Passionate about empowering others, John has worked with individuals, teams and businesses in thirty-three countries. He synthesises global best practices into easy-to-understand frameworks, strategies and tools to help people achieve lasting, holistic success in their personal and professional lives. In this episode we talked about personal mastery and professional excellence. John shared many valuable tips and insights for public speakers. Key takeaways: - Change Begins with Awareness - Cultivating a Beginner's Mindset - Progress Over Perfection - Make Progress with the 80% Rule - The Power of Mastering the Fundamentals We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - John on LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnroussot/ - John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnroussot/ - Website: https://www.johnroussot.com/ - John’s book, Liberate Your Greatness: www.liberateyourgreatness.com Recommended books: - Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl - Start With Why by Simon Sinek - Glow In The Dark by Mark Leruste - The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy - Atomic Habits by James Clear ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #PersonalMastery #ProfessionalExcellence #mindset #growth #PersonalDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Daniel H. Pink. Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family. In this episode we talked about how to persuade, convince and influence others. Key takeaways: - The Foundation of Effective Presentations - 3 Essential Questions for Crafting Impactful Pitches - Communicating the 1% - Tomorrow's Must-Have Skills - Successful vs. Unsuccessful Pitches We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Daniel Pink’s website: https://www.danpink.com/ - The Pinkcast newsletter: https://www.danpink.com/pinkcast/ Recommended books: - Influence, by Robert Cialdini - Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #DanPink #DanielPink #pitching #SalesPresentation #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Tara Halliday. Tara Halliday is a specialist Imposter Syndrome Coach. She guides high-achieving leaders to eliminate imposter syndrome and develop energy, focus, calm resilience and effortless confidence. She has a PhD in Engineering and over 20 years’ experience as a qualified holistic therapist and certified coach. Tara brings a practical and scientific approach to helping high-performers reach their highest potential. She is the author of the best-selling books ‘Unmasking: The Coach’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome’ and ‘Outsmart Imposter Syndrome’. Her mission and passion are to free high-achievers and leaders from unnecessary, internal suffering so they can live happy, meaningful, successful lives. In this episode we talked about imposter syndrome and how you can free yourself from it. Key takeaways: - The root cause of imposter syndrome - The anatomy of imposter syndrome triggers - Why imposter syndrome is not about mindset - The flaw in 'be yourself' for self-improvement - The downside of seeing imposter syndrome positively We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Tara’s website: www.completesuccess.co.uk - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-halliday-phd/ - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OutsmartImposterSyndrome ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dan Roam. Dan Roam is the author of six international bestselling books on visual storytelling which have been translated into 31 languages. "The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems with Pictures" was named by Fast Company, The London Times, and BusinessWeek as 'Creativity Book of the Year.' Dan has helped leaders at Google, Microsoft, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Deloitte, IBM, the US Navy, and the White House solve complex problems with simple pictures. Dan and his whiteboard have been guests on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NPR. Dan lives in San Francisco. In this episode we talked about visual storytelling. Key takeaways - The #1 Memory Tip - How to Tell a Great Story - The Best Way to Capture Attention - 2 Online Presentation Tips - 3 Golden Rules for Presenting We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Dan’s website: https://www.danroam.com/ - Napkin Academy: https://napkinacademy.com/ - Here's the Memory Trick That Science Says Works, Time Magazine: https://time.com/4304589/memory-picture-draw/ Dan Roam’s books: - The Back of the Napkin: https://a.co/d/h1CKLum - Draw to Win: https://a.co/d/00rjj2v - Show and Tell: https://a.co/d/4KA7WEP - Blah Blah Blah: https://a.co/d/hloULrN - The Pop-up Pitch: https://a.co/d/j6mTpxj Recommended books: - The Writer's Journey: https://a.co/d/cNHEhS4 - Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: https://a.co/d/6emkjTa - Black Box Thinking: https://amzn.eu/d/c4KByRN ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #IdeasOnStagePodcast #VisualStorytelling #VisualThinking #VisualCommunication

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Jon Schwabish. Dr. Jonathan Schwabish is an economist, writer, teacher, and data communications expert. He is considered a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how analysts, researchers, and scholars communicate their findings. Across three books, he has provided a comprehensive guide to creating, communicating, and distributing data-rich content. Better Presentations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks coaches people through preparing, designing, and delivering data communication products; Elevate the Debate: A Multilayered Approach to Communicating Your Research helps people develop a strategic plan to communicating their work across multiple platforms and channels; and Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks details essential strategies to create more effective data visualizations. He is on Twitter @jschwabish. In this episode we talked about how to improve your data visualisations. This conversation is useful for just about anyone asked to share some slides showing data. Key takeaways: - Why data visualisation makes the difference - Putting the audience first when communicating data - How to explain graphs with ease - Using the right graph for your data - The golden rule of data visualisation We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - PolicyViz website: https://policyviz.com/ - @jschwabish on Twitter and Instagram - The PolicyViz Newsletter: https://policyviz.com/about/newsletter/ - Jon Schwabish at TEDxBigData: https://youtu.be/wn6zEmlcj7U - The Do No Harm Project: https://www.urban.org/projects/do-no-harm-project Data Visualisation Tools (beyond Excel) - R: https://www.r-project.org/ - Datawrapper: https://www.datawrapper.de/ - Flourish: https://flourish.studio/ - Tableau: https://www.tableau.com/ - Power BI: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/ Jon Schwabish’s books: - Better Data Visualizations: https://a.co/d/hY22E8W - Better Presentations: https://a.co/d/g8WrEQZ - Elevate the Debate: https://a.co/d/95dwBbc - Data Visualization in Excel: https://a.co/d/22aN9T6 Recommended books: - Functional Aesthetics for Data Visualization: https://a.co/d/cK8819x - Building Science Graphics: https://a.co/d/3qXPrbk - Joyful Infographics: https://a.co/d/cIRLBxz ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke for the second time with Matt Essam. Matt Essam is the founder of Creative Life, a business accelerator program exclusively for award winning creative agencies. He is also a highly sought-after business coach and has been featured on podcasts alongside the likes of Seth Godin, Austin Kleon, Danille La Porte and many more. His international best-selling book Create and Prosper received critical acclaim from industry leading figures and has been read by creative business owners across the globe. In this episode we talked about the art of sales. We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - Website: www.mattessam.co.uk - Matt’s book, Create And Prosper: https://www.mattessam.co.uk/create-and-prosper - Scorecard: https://dreamclients.scoreapp.com/ - Social handle: @matt_essam - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattessam/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_essam/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattessam/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/matt_essam Recommended books and other links: - SPIN®-Selling by Neil Rackham - To Sell is Human by Dan Pink - Matt’s sales coach: https://chriskenneycoaching.com/ ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #sales #SalesTips #BusinessAdvice

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with the legendary Seth Godin. Seth Godin is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow. His book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world. His newest project is leading a worldwide group of volunteers creating The Carbon Almanac. In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth has founded several companies, including Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world. His podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide. In 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. More than 20,000 people have taken the powerful Akimbo workshops he founded, including the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar. In this episode we talked about how to get your ideas to spread. Key Takeaways - Why ideas spread - The power of tension in engaging talks - The best way to start a talk - The right way to use PowerPoint - The power of concise communication We hope you enjoy it! ——————— Links: - The Carbon Almanac: https://thecarbonalmanac.org/ - Seth’s latest book ‘The Song of Significance’: https://amzn.eu/d/hmMFljV Recommended books and authors: - The Art of Possibility, Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander - Garr Reynolds - Nancy Duarte ——————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Emma Ledden @PresentingToSellTV. Emma is an international Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Communication and Learning Specialist. During her career to date, she has been an MTV VJ, BBC TV presenter, radio host, businesswoman, and author. Over the past 10 years, after making the move from Media into Business, Emma developed a unique approach to Business Communication called Audience Focused Presenting based on her exceptional experience. This globally recognised approach is based on the professional presentation secrets Emma learned while working as a television presenter for MTV and the BBC. This approach is published in the bestselling and CMI awarded 'The Presentation Book 2 E'. Today, Emma is a leading international Communication & Learning Specialist and a regular media contributor on a range of topics in Ireland and the UK. This episode is packed full with great insights to help you take your presentations to a higher level. Key Takeaways: - The power of first-degree language - A how-to guide for understanding your audience - The one word that matters most - The power of 'what's in it for them?' - Flipping your script and leading with your strongest point We hope you enjoy it! ————— Links: - Emma’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaledden/ - The Presentation Book: https://emmaledden.com/product/the-presentation-book-2e/ Recommended books: - Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds - Resonate by Nancy Duarte - Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo ————— IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills #PublicSpeaking101 #PublicSpeakingSecrets #PublicSpeakingMastery

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke once again with Mark Leruste. Mark Leruste is the CEO and Founder of Ministry of Purpose©, best-selling author of “Glow in the Dark” (Hachette UK), keynote speaker, proud dyslexic thinker and the award-winning host of The Unconventionalists© podcast. A sought-after speaker at industry conferences and Fortune 500 companies, Mark’s TEDx talk has been watched over a million times. Mark previously served as Country Manager at the Movember Foundation, where he helped raise €2.8 million for men’s health, inspiring 110,000 fundraisers to sign up, winning multiple awards along the way. His new book “Glow in the Dark” (Hachette UK) is a must read for every entrepreneur and business leader who wants to raise their profile and turn their personal story into a powerful asset that gets noticed. Mark believes in creating a future worth striving for. That’s why he’s an advisor and early-stage angel investor in purpose-driven startups including Oddbox, Circa5000, Brewdog, Coconut, ScoreApp, Wearth, Frahm, Farewill and This. In this episode we talked about how sharing your personal story can transform your business and change your life. Key Takeaways - Why your story is your unbeatable advantage - Overcoming proximity bias - How storytelling shapes our brains - The audience-first approach to communication - The 3-part formula for sharing your story We hope you enjoy it! +++ Mark’s links: ​​- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/markleruste - Mark’s best-selling book Glow in the Dark: www.glowinthedarkbook.com - Scorecard: www.becomethespotlight.com Mark’s suggestions: - Nanette by Hannah Gadsby (Standup comedy show on Netflix) - The Gap by Ira Glass: https://youtu.be/91FQKciKfHI Recommended books: - Do Story by Bobette Buster - The Storyteller’s Secret by Carmine Gallo - Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller - I Got There by JeVon McCormick - Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #GlowInTheDarkBook #StorytellingForBusiness #storytelling

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Tomas Svitorka. Tomas is a professional life & performance coach, business mentor, speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and the founder of OK is NOT enough – the core philosophy he uses to coach professionals and entrepreneurs to help improve their performance and lifestyle way beyond just OK. In this episode we talked about personal performance, confidence and self-belief, with a big focus on public speaking. Key Takeaways - How to build self-confidence - Overcoming your limiting beliefs - How to (not) stop comparing yourself to others - How to use your fears to your advantage - Why ‘fake it till you make it’ is bad advice We hope you enjoy it! +++ Links: - Tomas’ website: https://okisnotenough.com/ - The Ultimate Self-Confidence Guide (2022): 63+ Practical Tips: https://tomassvitorka.com/how-to-be-more-confident-self-confidence-guide/ Tomas recommended three books: - The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz - Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely - Influence by Robert Cialdini +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #OKisNOTenough #confidence #SelfBelief #PersonalPerformance

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nic Marks. Nic was once described as a "statistician with a soul” due to his unusual combination of 'hard' statistical skills and 'soft' people skills. He has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for over 25 years with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change. In 2010 Nic gave a TED talk on his previous work in public policy, which has now been watched over 2.5 million times. In this episode we talked about his experience speaking at TED. Key Takeaways - How to open and close your talk - How to land a TED Talk - How to prepare for a TED Talk - Top public speaking tips from a TED speaker We hope you enjoy it! __________ Links: - Friday Pulse: https://fridaypulse.com/ - Nic Mark’s website: https://nicmarks.org/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/ Books mentioned: - Happy Ever After by Paul Dolan - The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter - Friends by Robin Dunbar +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #TedTalks #TedTalk #TEDx #TED #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills #PublicSpeaking101 #PublicSpeakingSecrets #PublicSpeakingMastery

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Dr. Abbie Maroño. Dr. Abbie Marono is the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC. Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Abbie is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behaviour. She completed her PhD in behaviour analysis and is the director of the research network Behavioural Research In Communications (BRINC). Abbie lectures at academic institutions and is an active member of The Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST) and Researchers in Behaviour Sequence Analysis (ReBSA). In this episode we talked about body language and nonverbal communication in the context of public speaking. +++ Key Takeaways - Why “93% of communication is nonverbal” is a myth - A simple nonverbal tip to help you speak with empathy - The science behind ‘fake it till you make it’ - The body language myth of crossing your arms - Common body language mistakes in international communication Books recommended by Dr. Abbie Maroño: - What Every Body Is Saying - Joe Navarro - Louder Than Words - Joe Navarro - Bodily Communication - Michael Argyle - Manwatching - Desmond Morris - The Naked Ape - Desmond Morris +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #BodyLanguage #nonverbal #NonverbalCommunication #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills #PublicSpeakingSecrets #PublicSpeakingMastery

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Serena Sabala. Serena is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Trainer who has studied the subjects of wellness and nutrition for over ten years and has a unique approach to health. She is the author of the highly rated book “Make The Shift - A Prove Method for Busy Professionals to Transform their Health, Wellbeing and Confidence”. When she was only 8 years old her father, a very successful and busy entrepreneur, got really sick, with huge consequences for him and the whole family. As a result of her childhood experiences, Serena has developed an interest in wellbeing practices which started at a very young age. Together with her husband Eugene, she runs Whole Shift Wellness: their proven method was developed over 20+ years of combined experience transforming the wellbeing of over 500 professionals across 5 countries. In this episode we talked about how the food you eat can boost your confidence. Key Takeaways - Why what you eat affects your performance on stage - What to eat and what not to eat before a presentation - Why you should avoid coffee before a presentation - What to drink before a presentation (if you don't like water) - Calming your nerves with a shot of alcohol? We hope you enjoy it! Books mentioned: - The Pleasure Trap by Douglas J. Lisle - Whole by Colin Campbell +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #food #nutrition #presentations #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeakingSkills #PublicSpeakingSecrets #PublicSpeakingMastery #entrepreneur #business

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lucy McCarraher. Lucy is the Founder (with Joe Gregory) of Rethink Press, Founder of the Business Book Awards, Founding Judge of the Speaker Awards and the author of 13 books (six about writing books). She has designed and delivers the Bookbuilder – write your book in 90 days – programme, and has mentored over 1,000 entrepreneur authors through writing their books. She regularly speaks about the benefits and importance of writing your book to build your business, and has been on a mission to get more women, especially, to write and publish their books. In this episode we talked about how writing your book makes you a better speaker and communicator. Key Takeaways - The difference between writing and speaking - Why every speaker should write a book - Three steps for telling customer success stories - How to be more creative - Three easy ways to improve your writing skills We hope you enjoy it! Book mentioned: The Business of Stories by Susan Payton +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass #CommunicationSkills #writing #WritingTips #book #books #writer

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Yulia Barnakova. Yulia is passionate about helping people – from business leaders to creatives – stay future-ready and on the leading edge. She is recognized as a Microsoft MVP for her insights on the future of work and presenting, including innovative ways to use 3D, VR, PowerPoint, and videoconferencing platforms. She conducts the annual "Future of Presentations" talk at the Presentation Summit, and her TEDx talk “Think You’re Not Tech Savvy? Here’s Why You Are” explores how people can stretch themselves into new technology. She also has a series of video tutorials on creative presentation tricks, which have been viewed over 8 million times. She believes constant learning and experimentation is critical to staying relevant – no matter what the future of work may bring. In this episode we talked about the future of presentations. Key Takeaways - What the future of presentations looks like - A new approach to public speaking - How to create human connection in a virtual world We hope you enjoy it! +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass Links and resources mentioned: Somnium Space https://www.somniumspace.com/ Orai https://www.orai.com/ Speako https://www.speako.com/ VirtualSpeech: https://virtualspeech.com/ Miro https://miro.com/ AltspaceVR https://altvr.com/ Microsoft Mesh Launch Keynote: https://youtu.be/oGSWXoFYCLw Frame https://framevr.io/ Inside https://inside.com/ Discord https://discord.com/ The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything (by Matthew Ball) Cathy Hackl (Metaverse expert)

In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Stephy Hogan. Stephy is an accessible design expert who has been working in the design field for more than 20 years. She is an accessible design advocate at IBM, has created the Accessible Design Lab channel on YouTube, and is a frequent accessible design speaker. As an ADHDer herself, her experience as a neurodiverse designer has driven her passion and purpose to get more people interested and involved in accessible design initiatives. In this episode we talked about how to design accessible presentations. Key Takeaways - What accessibility is and why you should care - What you should know about who you're designing your presentations for - How to create an accessible presentation, even if you’re not a designer - One simple tip for delivering an accessible presentation - The perfect PowerPoint feature if you want to make your presentations more accessible We hope you enjoy it! +++ IDEAS ON STAGE RESOURCES Want to inspire your audience, increase your influence, and make a bigger impact? - Read the Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - To make the most of the book, take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess you presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class: https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclass