So you've been listening to the podcast for a while. You've learned lots of useful tips and techniques to help you become more confident and effective at public speaking, pitching and small talk. But tell me this - How much have you actually implemented? And how often have you read a book, attended a conference, or done a course, only to have all that knowledge SIT THERE without being put into practice? This is what pitch and performance expert Marcus West experienced when … [Read more...]

Natalia Dewiyani is one of the most inspiring women I know. She's a passionate life coach and serial people hugger who has made it her life's mission to spread joy, laughter and happiness to those around her. Oh, and to hug 1 million people in her lifetime - including Oprah. Natalia heads a campaign called Hugs For Change, that raises money to provide children in Colombian slums with clean drinking water and education. She has done some crazy 'hug experiments' to raise awareness for … [Read more...]

Prepare yourself for the beautiful, heart-centred force of nature that is Nathalie Brewer. Nathalie is the founder of Yellow Lantern, Australia’s national public speaking program for primary school-aged children. The Yellow Lantern programs are focused on empowering students to build inner confidence, celebrate their personality and be ok with making mistakes. Confidence is not a skill. It’s an ability that must be nurtured from the ground up. All the tools then follow. Nathalie has a … [Read more...]

So you've worked on becoming a better speaker. Now you're at a point where you want to go out there and present at conferences, schools, organisations and/or networking events. All of these are valuable opportunities for you to share your message, get more exposure for your brand, and hey - potentially make money. But you might be thinking: How do I get these speaking opportunities? How can I get known as a speaker in my industry? And - here’s the big one - how do I get PAID to … [Read more...]