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Episodes
The Dangers of Trying Too Hard
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Detachment and Flow: Enhancing Influence and Inner PeaceIn this episode of Present Influence, John explores the concepts of detachment, f...
What can sales training teach you about influence?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Influence: Sales Training Lessons for Business LeadersIn this episode of 'Present Influence,' host John Ball shares valuable lessons from hi...
Present Influence Returns: Enhancing Your Professional Communication Skills
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Ball announces the return of his podcast after a year-long hiatus. In this new episode, he shares his experiences working with The Speaker Lab, a...
When Hosts Become Ghosts
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why didn’t your interview get published? Why do hosts sometimes ghost their guests? Maybe you’ve had the experience of being a guest on someone el...
Podcast Guesting for Business Owners | Christine Amerman (The Queen of Podcast Guesting)
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re presented with the choice of spending $1000s on FB ads, sprinting on the content creation treadmill or choosing the road less travelled ...
Are you just kidding yourself? Do you have what it takes to make a business work?
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder if you're just kidding yourself about being in business as a coach, speaker or consultant?Are you one of the many who talk a good g...
Success Through Imperfect Action | Angela Henderson
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is done truly better than perfect? What’s the power of imperfect action? Angela Henderson is an international business coach, keynote speaker, ...
How to overcome resistance to making phone calls and why it matters
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that most of us will do just about anything to avoid picking up the phone and calling someone, even when that call might get us a new client...
Growing your business with webinars and behind the scenes of a top business podcast with Nicole Baldinu
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are webinars still effective for growing a coaching or speaking business? If you're thinking of using webinars, you'll want to get some insights from ...
How to be a mediocre podcast guest
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Podfluence, we tackle the issue of lacklustre podcast guests and offer advice for those aiming to elevate their performance. I've n...
Podcasting for business | Neal Veglio from Podknows Podcasting (Part 2)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What really works for businesses wanting to use podcasts as a marketing tool?If you worry about there already being too much competition in the podcas...
Bad advice and fake gurus in the podcast world | Neal Veglio from Podknows Podcasting (Part 1)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How much bad advice is out there? How many people are creating valuable content in podcasts?We tend to think there is huge competition in the podcast ...
Are your unrealistic expectations damaging your growth?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been let down, disappointed, frustrated that things take so long and wondered if it’s just you, this is your episode.In this episode, ...
How to become a more effective leader by caring for yourself and others, with Tracy Tutty
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create psychological safety in a work environment and how can leaders be more ethically and effectively influential and persuasiv...
On superficial stats & personal presentation style
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are downloads the best measure of success in podcasting? Did you think it was OK to turn up for a virtual interview in your PJs? We’ve probably all ...
How to get featured on Podcasts and Prestigious magazines | Simone Sauter
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a coach can be frustrating. You learn to become a coach. You put in the hours of coaching and build up your confidence to start charging for ...
How Not to F___ Up Your Next Podcast Guest Opportunity - 3 simple fixes to avoid the most common mistakes people make as podcast guests.
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, how can you avoid the common mistakes most people make as podcast guests?Discover the 3 simple fixes that can have you standing out h...
How To Turn Your Podcast Into a Business | Tim Reid
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Reid, an international coach and speaker, takes on the challenge of creating a successful podcast to build audience and authority and discovers th...
Are you missing out on brand growth opportunities in podcasting?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoying the content? Join me for the Podfluence Weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, Medium or Beehive to get articles and show updates every week(ish).You...
How To Make The Most Out Of Your Podcast Guesting, with Jason Cercone
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're going to spend time being a guest on other podcasts, don't you want to know how to make the most of your appearances? I can't imagine why yo...
Are you a giver or a taker?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a podcast host, I see two main approaches for guests who want to come on my show. One gets results, the other not so much. Which are you using?This...
How to Connect With Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime | Simon Lancaster
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting with an audience isn't always easy, especially when you can neither see nor hear them. One way to do this is by making the right connection...
On self-indulgent podcast guests and how to do better
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I started a 7 Deadly Sins of Podcasting in my weekly newsletter and wanted to bring it to you here on the podcast too. Number one of the 7 deadly sins...
Persuading others when facts don't seem to matter, with Lee Carter
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really know what people think about you or your professional brand? Are the words you use to speak about yourself or your products and services...
The Confidence Trick
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really want to have Podfluence? You can't have charisma without having confidence but many of us hold ourselves back from feeling confidence or...
Stop faking it in business with guest Bob Gentle
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On relaunching my podcast and re-branding as Podfluence, I knew who I wanted as my first guest and am super grateful he agreed. Bob Gentle is not only...
Introduction to the Present Influence podcast
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Present Influence, hosted by professional coach, speaker, and trainer John Ball, is the podcast dedicated to helping business owners and C-suite profe...
Summer hiatus before the relaunch & some exciting news
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This one's just me, by myself, letting you know my big news, why I'm taking some time off and when I'll be back with the relaunch.Want to find out wha...
Thought leadership for personal brand business owners | Trevor Merriden
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is thought leadership? Is it being a guru with all the answers? Is it being the leading voice and authority in your industry? Perhaps that's what...
How to be influential in the political public sector and the private tech sector | Paul Ruppert
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Paul Ruppert who has some amazing experiences and stories to share from his time working in the US political machinery an...
How to self-publish your own book and build your network while you do it | Lily Patrascu
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does someone go from professional nanny to best-selling author and then help other amazing people publish and profit from their books and knowledg...
What you really need to know to be effective in sales and what to do if you mess up | Rob Elliott
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever business you are in, you're in the business of sales and marketing. There's no way around it. You may have the best product, service, keynote...
How to grow a coaching business with referrals and without social media, with guest Jan Broders
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is being everywhere on social media the only way to grow a personal brand business? How can we make sure we are being ethical in our enrolment process...
How emotional intelligence will help you become a better communicator and what we can learn from sharks | Stevie Dawn Carter
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have had that feeling of being invisible, in life and in business, especially if we are on the introverted side of the scale. If that's you...
How to become a masterful storyteller | Leon Conrad
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things in this world that will make you as charismatic and captivating as having the ability to tell great stories. Whether that's stori...
How To Develop Professional Relatability Through Storytelling | Sophie Wadsworth
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to your mind when you hear something like storytelling for business? Are you envisioning someone in professional attire reading bedtime fai...
The absolute best authority builder for any Personal Brand Business Owner | Chris Ducker
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I do wonder how many business owners find themselves where I've been, feeling like they're working hard and doing all the things they see industry lea...
You Can Be More Charismatic with Daniel Tolson
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a focus on what really differentiates people in podcasting, training, public speaking and edutainment in general, there does seem to be a group of ...
Mind Control, Mentalism & Manipulation: Invisible Persuasion Skills | Duncan Stevens
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is hypnosis a real thing? Is Neuro-Linguistic programming a scam?Are there important elements of influence and persuasion that just can not be taught?...
How to build professional credibility and trusted relationships through podcasting | Adam Adams
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I know from the majority of my coaching clients is that they want to build their profile and become a known voice and go-to figure in their ...
How to have a full time career in podcasting and why you shouldn't learn marketing from a podcaster | Mark Asquith
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long, long ago (last Tuesday), in a galaxy far far away (the North of England) I chatted to one of the hosts of the Spark of Rebellion, a podcast abou...
The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli | Book report
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a dirty mind? No, not those salacious thoughts about how nice that sexy guy/lady looked in those tight jeans earlier today. I'm talking ab...
The Magic & Influence of Dance | Joseph Corella
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The powers of music and movement have inspired and empowered us since the earliest days of humanity and so I have wanted to explore more of this side ...
How To Win Friends & Influence People | Book Report - Johnny Ball
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over 70 years ago Dale Carnegie released the self-help classic called How to Win Friends & Influence People. Since then, it has gone on to be read...
How to use podcasts to create business success | Alex Sanfilippo
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's one of the best, cost-effective, time-effective ways to build a following these days? Podcasting.My guest Alex Sanfilippo is a podcaster with a...
How to tap into the power of likeability | Jackie Goddard
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been said many times that it is important that people know, like and trust you. Likeability and reliability don't seem like the sexiest of succes...
How to dress and style yourself for maximum influence | Joseph Rosenfeld
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He got to the part in his pitch where he asked for the investment and they just laughed. When he spoke to his team afterwards, one of them said did yo...
How to define your brand and connect with the right audience | Tonya & Michael from Brand Face
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know how to effectively talk about what you do and who you help then how can you expect others to be able to talk about you?Brand Face is...
The best way to speak to and deal with a**holes! | Jeremy Sherman
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with buttheads without becoming a butthead yourself?My guest Jeremy Sherman has been studying multiple disciplines in human sciences i...
How to influence weight loss | Renee Jones
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Body size and body image are important to influence and persuasion, whether we like to admit it or not. As someone who has always struggled with my we...
How to get paid for public speaking | Grant Baldwin
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting paid to speak may be easier than you think. I made getting paid to speak one of my top goals and I turned to some expert podcasts to help me a...
How to build influence with clout | Steve Smith
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The curse of having a common name is that you can be mistaken for someone else but on the plus side it can be easy to remember. This is something I ha...
How to develop your voice for trust and professional authority | Jodi Krangle
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's your vocal brand? How is your voice best suited to make money for you or anyone else? How can you become an authority with the power of your vo...
Create a powerful bio that will get you booked on podcasts | Nancy Juetten
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy! Do I have a treat for you this week! Get Known, Get Paid Mentor Nancy Juetten transforms speakers, experts and authors into sought-after podca...
How to Create Powerful Customer Experiences | Greg Kihlstom
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most important to your customers and clients?My guest Greg Kihlstrom is an expert on applying agile principles to things like customer expe...
The Influence and Impact of Energy | Robert Riopel
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
She walked up to him on the street and said, "Hey you! You were that trainer at the event I went to last year. Because of you I left my job and left m...
The Silver Bullet of Influence | Neil Gordon
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can someone go from making people's eyes glaze over when they start a presentation to having the wrapt attention of an audience and a rush for ref...
How to turn conflict into an opportunity for persuasion | Elissa Lansdell
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the worst thing that has ever happened to you in your professional life?Would you change it? If you did, would you be the person you are now?In...
Are you an Effective Presenter? | Ryan Warriner
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a missing word quiz. When you have __________ in yourself, others will have __________ in you. You can use trust or confidence to fill the...
How to get noticed in mainstream media with persuasive press releases | Mickie Kennedy
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q. What has always been the best form of promotion and probably always will be?A. Word of mouth marketing, ie. getting people talking about you, your ...
How to become a professional speaker | Lee Jackson
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you go from public speaking to professional speaking?What does the life of a professional speaker look like?How important is it to have a book ...
Body Language For Influence: Physical Rhetoric | Mark Bowden
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a way of holding yourself that displays influence?What are the covert signals of power?We know about Aristotle's rhetoric but was there a sch...
Finding power and connection through self-awareness and vulnerability | Tyler Foley
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity! We keep hearing it.Authenticity! What does it really mean?Authenticity! It's become so overused as to become almost meaningless.My guest...
Welcome to Podfluence
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Podfluence, the show for business coaches, speakers, and online content creators that helps you to grow your influence and income with podc...
National Influence: Using People Power to Influence Government | Pam Warren
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being on your commute to London, the usual crowded train, thinking about what the day ahead holds, wondering if you'll get a chance for a cupp...
Data Storytelling: How To Persuasively Present Information | Sam Knowles
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of delivering the report, he noticed that not only was she not really paying attention, but she was also playing Yahtzee on her phone. H...
Be More Excellent | Brandon Eastman
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There was only one thing I knew for sure when I first connected with Brandon Eastman about him being a guest on Speaking Influence, which was that we ...
The 7 essential stories that charismatic leaders tell | Kurian Tharakan
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was their moment of truth. They needed to face the biggest challenge their company had ever faced and it was going to take powerful leadership to...
Get paid more as a speaker by being funny | Shaun Eli
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does making people laugh have to do with influence and persuasion? Quite a lot really. Comedy and humour can be very useful tools in your influen...
Influencer Marketing: The Truth | Whitney Lauritson
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word influencer? How would you feel about being described as an influencer?Is there a good ...
Liberating Laughter | Bee Baumann
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could laughter be the thing that sets you free?It liberated my guest Bee Baumann when she discovered a gift for humorous speaking and found that it su...
Elevator Ready: Pitch Like A Pro | Mike Verret
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your elevator pitch make your prospective customers and clients want to go up to the 6th floor with you?So many people are trying to speak like m...
Build Your Own Platform | Vivian Acquah
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your light ever feel dimmed?Do you feel like there is no platform for voices like yours?My guest Vivian Acquah felt the same. Suffering years of ...
Sometimes Split the Difference: Business Negotiation | Mike Lander
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you really NEVER split the difference in a business negotiation?There are some things we all need to know how to do to succeed in life and nego...
How to become a go-to brand | Barnaby Wynter
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you putting lipstick on a pig when it comes to marketing your brand and business? Do you know the difference between brand and branding? ...
Lessons from 100 episodes
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to be a podcaster? Should you start a podcast? Should you be appearing as a guest on podcasts? I will be answe...
Guardians of the rhetorical galaxy | Dan French
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your go-to persuasion tool? Do you have one? When it comes to the battlegrounds of persuasion are you a warrior, armed both to fight...
Science, scepticism and public speaking | Simon Raybould
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are we living in a post-truth world?Do facts even matter anymore?In a world where people are so easily persuaded by emotions over facts, how can we tu...
The First Minute Matters the Most | Chris Fenning
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had the experience of someone starting a conversation with you but they seem to be midway through a stream of consciousness and you don'...
Get your content noticed | Maini Homer
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your online posting feel like shouting into the void?If you're anything like most people, you probably feel like most of what you post online get...
Warm Up Cold Calls | Wendy Harris
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think is one of the biggest fears people have in business? It's one that sometimes causes businesses not to grow and to end up strugg...
Successfully Self-Employed: How to make it happen | Jeffrey Shaw
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Always running, always busy, always so much more to do than there is time to do it! Such is the life of the self-employed business owner but it doesn'...
Understanding Relationship Marketing | Natalie Klun
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fed up of friend requests from marketers who just want to sell you something? Yeah... me too.My guest today is Natalie Klun and she's here to talk abo...
Leadership For Introverts | Jon Baker
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She worked hard all the time. In fact, there were few employees as conscientious as her. Always early to work, one of the first in and one of the last...
Influence the Boardroom | Julie Garland McLellan
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What really goes on in the boardroom?Is it like in 'Succession' where it's all subterfuge, tests of loyalty, big personalities ruling the roost? Or is...
Unapologetically Queer | Jordan Power
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does being funny come at a price?If it does, then my guest Jordan Power has undoubtedly paid it. He's a professional comedian, author and podcaster. H...
Get your book finished and published | Léandre Larouche
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of many millions of people who say they'd like to write a book but never get it started or worse, never get it finished? Be honest.If you'...
The Psychology of Buying | Moeed Amin
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The vast majority of people doing sales and marketing for their businesses don't understand what gets people to buy or worse, are still operating on o...
Vocal Exercises for Speakers | Dielle Hannah
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use your voice in your work? Whether you're a speaker, singer, actor, receptionist, CEO, store manager, or required to speak in any kind of wor...
Practical lessons from an holistic voice coach | Ambika Devi
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever listened to yourself on a recording? Did you like what you heard?I think most of us know that we sound quite different to others than we...
How to sell from the stage | Rael Bricker
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you sell without selling?So many business owners and entrepreneurs fall apart in their presentations when it comes time to make the sale, but w...
The Influence of the Fool | Emma Stroud
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times a day do you laugh? Probably not nearly enough. My guest on this show is on a mission to help the world laugh, think and play more.Emma...
Build YOUR Brand Story | Åsa Rydhard
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you effectively pitch yourself or your business in 7 seconds?My guest Åsa Rydhard says yes and she's going to share with us some of the secrets a...
Elevate Your Communication | Dr Lori Baker-Schena
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can you communicate with a Gen Z person the same way you communicate with a millennial?Research says not and my guest Dr Lori Baker-Schena is an exper...
How to Leave Hustle Culture Behind | Matthew Turner
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does success mean to you? Do you buy into the standard definitions about having so much money, so much property, a huge business or getting to th...
Easily Generate PR for Your Small Business | Tracy Lamourie
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would being well-known benefit you and your business?If the answer is yes, and let's face it, the answer is always yes, you're going to love this epis...
Networking With Heart | Ken Rutkowski
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think a network of heart-centred businessmen would look like?Wonder no more, Ken Rutkowski is not only a world-renowned speaker, a radio h...
Create Success With Online Courses | Dan Netting
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the secret of a great online course or program?Don't know? Dan Netting does and he's helping course creators and virtual teachers create great ...
Become a TEDx Speaker | Peter Hopwood
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's the top goal of most new and aspiring speakers?Well... other than winning the Toastmasters world championship of public speaking, it's usually ...
The Corporate Stuntman Speaker | John Davis
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
He asked her to whip him on stage!Don't worry, it's nothing kinky. It's my guest John Davis, the corporate action hero who incorporates stunts with th...