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Epic Success with Dr Shannon Irvine

One Presentation Away: Colin Boyd's Secrets to Transformational Speaking and Business Growth

22 Oct 2025

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Welcome back to the Epic Success Podcast. In today's episode, Dr. Shannon welcomes back her good friend and go-to speaking coach, Colin Boyd. Colin is a seasoned professional speaker who's just released his new book, "One Presentation Away." Known for his unique and highly effective approach to communicating your mission, Colin dives deep into the art and structure of presentations that truly transform audiences, not just inspire them. Dr. Shannon and Colin unpack why speaking is one of the ultimate X-factor skills for entrepreneurs, coaches, and service-based business owners, and reveal why storytelling, especially through what Colin calls the "conversion story" is more crucial than ever in today's AI-heavy, information-rich world. Together, they talk through the distinct stages of becoming a powerful speaker, the core emotional connection needed to turn listeners into clients, and the three types of talks every business owner should master. Listen in as Colin shares behind-the-scenes stories, game-changing mindset shifts, and a proven roadmap to using speaking as a powerful tool for scaling your impact and income. And stick around to hear about the incredible bonuses available with his new book, along with Dr. Shannon's own powerful results from applying Colin's methods. If you're ready to elevate your message, grow your business, and make a bigger difference—this episode is for you! Key Takeaways: The increasing importance of personal stories in the age of AI. Encouragement to step into the role of a speaker or leader, even in small ways. The one presentation away philosophy: the power of a single transformative presentation. Key Timestamps [5:37] –  From Speech to Conversion Success [10:03] – Crafting Transformational Conversion Stories [15:39] – AI's Impact on Education [25:59] – Soft Selling Through Speaking Engagements [27:01] – No-Sell Strategy to Attract Clients [35:48] -  Secrets to $100K Presentations   Episode Quote "A conversion story is told in a way where the audience hears your story, but they feel theirs." - Colin Boyd Episode Resources Grab Colin Boyd's Book: One Presentation Away: Become an Irresistible Speaker and Convert More Clients

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