Public Speaking with Peter George
Episodes
QuickBites: How to Begin Crafting a Compelling Talk
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you begin crafting a compelling presentation or talk? Your opening? The body of your talk? The ending? Well, it's none of these. To discover ...
How to Embrace Being an Introvert and Thrive at Public Speaking with Dr. Ty Belknap
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The myth that introverts are not cut out for public speaking goes on and probably will continue to do so for as long as introverts inhabit the earth. ...
QuickBites: How to Incorporate the Rule of 3 Into Your Talks
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's in communications, art, or even nature, 3s surround us. It's commonly known as the rule of 3, and it has been used throughout recorded hi...
How to Make Your Business Storytelling Stickier with Neil Gordon
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you employ storytelling in your business life? If so, do you know how you can make your stories more effective? And if you don't use stories when ...
QuickBites: Focus on Connection Not Perfection
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to preparing for presentations, there are two extremes. At one end is the person who barely prepares, if at all. They're happy to fly by...
How to Use Public Speaking to Level-Up Your Business with Steve Preda
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a consultant, coach, or in another profession and have thought about using public speaking to increase both your exposure and sales? If so, ha...
QuickBites: How to Use Your Stance to Convey Confidence
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you speak in front of others, which signal are you sending to your listeners -- that you are confident or that you're not? And, why does this mat...
How to Deal with What's Holding You Back with Luke Menkes
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with impostor syndrome? Have you somehow lost the confidence you once had? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with these,...
QuickBites: How to Use Emphasis to Express Meaning
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, a client and I were discussing how you can change the entire meaning of a sentence simply by choosing which word or words you emphasize. Som...
How to Breathe Properly So You Can Stay Calm and Engage with Dr. Amy Novotny
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know about you, but if I were asked to list the various ways the body is involved in public speaking, I would include stance, movement, gestur...
QuickBites: The Top 10 Things My Mom Taught Me About Public Speaking
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I started coaching, I realized that many of the things my mother taught me about interacting with others were spot on. From her point of vie...
How to Manage Your Voice for a Healthy Sound and Compelling Message with Alana McKenzie
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Strauss said, "The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play." He was so right. Think ab...
QuickBites: How Introverts Have an Advantage When Speaking in Public
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an introvert? Great! Because too many people believe you need to be an extrovert to enjoy or excel at public speaking. Thankfully, this isn't ...
Comparing and Contrasting Speaking and Writing Skills with Geralyn Gendreau
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking on stage and writing a book are often seen as two entirely different disciplines ... and with good reason. But is it really that cut and dry?...
QuickBites: How to Construct a Solid Foundation for Your Talks
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you watch any of the home renovation shows? My wife and I do. And it didn't take watching very many shows to realize that there was going to be a s...
How to Be Happy in the Pursuit of Your Dreams with Mike Duffy
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a departure from our usual discussions about speaking and talk about happiness. Why? Well, for two reasons. One reason is t...
QuickBites: How to Use the Most Powerful Word in Your Presentations
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Which word in the English language do you believe is the most powerful? Of course, if you're like most people, you'll say it's "please." Now, answer ...
How to Connect with Young Audiences with Ryan Sweat
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to know how effective a public speaker you really are, then you should present to students and young adults. As one of my clients who rout...
QuickBites: How to Keep Your Brain From Screwing Up Your Talks
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain's primary functions include keeping you alive and steering you clear of harm's way. When it determines that you are in a dangerous situatio...
How to Learn and Borrow from Speakers, Musicians, and Comedians with Jeff Belanger
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has their own public speaking styles practices. The key is to learn from others, take the ideas that resonate with you and your style and mak...
QuickBites: How to Connect with Your Audience Before Walking on Stage
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How long do you have to establish a connection with your audience? Is it 3 minutes? 1 minute? 30 seconds? How about 15 seconds? Or 3 seconds? I sid...
How to Use Speaking Skills to Elevate Your Leadership Skills with Simon Trevarthen
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders have the opportunity to effect change, to move people, to make a difference. And to do that, they need many skills, but one of them perhaps mo...
QuickBites: How to Help Your Audience Follow You Throughout Your Presentations
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does it drive you crazy when the car in front of you takes an abrupt turn without using a turn signal? If you're like most people, it does. Why cou...
How Vocal Variety Adds Color to Your Presentations with Madonna Hanna
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Strauss once said, "The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play." How well do you play this...
QuickBites: How to Know If You Connected With Your Audience
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the questions I get asked often is, "How do I know my presentation connected with the audience?" That's a fair question because just about ever...
How to Motivate and Inspire with Darrell Williams
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The mission of basic training is to motivate, train, and inspire the generation of service men and women. And in that spirit, who better to discuss th...
QuickBites: How to Meet Your Audience Where They Are
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if your energy level and that of your audience are different? Do you try to force them from their sluggish state or go to where they ar...
How to Use Media Exposure to Get More Gigs with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a speaker, you want to get more gigs, especially higher-paying gigs, so you can share your message with more people. To accomplish this, you need ...
QuickBites: How to Breathe Life Into Your Presentations
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in a car, singing along with your favorite singer, only to run out of breath as she continues to hold a note for a seemingly imposs...
Why Connecting Is Essential with Michelle Tillis Lederman
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how thought-provoking your message, and no matter how well you deliver that message … if you aren't connected to it, your presentation may...
QuickBites: How Stating the Problem Positions Your Solution
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we're delivering motivational talks, presenting to corporations and organizations, or speaking on other occasions, we, as speakers, often deli...
How Millennials Can Be Engaging Speakers with Tiffany Foote
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every generation has characteristics associated with it — accurate or not. And millennials are no exception. Of course some traits are the same in ...
QuickBites: How to Craft Compelling Conclusions
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"A speech is like a love affair. Any fool can start one, but it requires considerable skill to end it." - Anonymous That quote is a favorite of min...
How to Be the Best-of-the-Best Trainer with Tina Clements
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Facilitating a seminar or workshop is indeed a form of public speaking. And just like another kind of presenting, it requires its own set of skills. ...
QuickBites: The Number One Ingredient in Business Stories That Captivate
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want your stories to be more captivating? Do you want your listeners to be engrossed, waiting and wondering how your story is going to end? If ...
How to Use Your Voice to Captivate the Room with Tracy Goodwin
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your voice helping you communicate with clarity? Is it helping you influence and persuade? Is it helping you significantly increase your financial ...
QuickBites: How to Immediately Grab Your Audience's Attention
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a public speaker, whether you are speaking in a meeting or on stage, you, too, need to grab your audience's attention right at the start. Why? Ther...
How to Be Confident, Competent, Charismatic, and Authentic with Evelyne Brink
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might not be able to define it, but you certainly know when someone has it! What am I talking about? Confidence. Competence. Charisma. Authentic...
QuickBites: How to Go from Lackluster to Powerful Q & A Sessions
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many speakers give little thought to Q & A sessions … and that's unfortunate because what's often looked at as an inconsequential way to end a prese...
The Ever-Changing World of Public Speaking with Rael Bricker
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of public speaking has continuously evolved over time, and probably never substantially in as short a period of time as it has during the pa...
QuickBites: How to Have Confidence in Yourself and Your Presentations
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to have more confidence in yourself and your presentations? You can! Listen in to this QuickBites episode (less than 5 minutes) and learn ...
How to Hack Your Fear of Public Speaking with Mike Acker
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fear of public speaking is so pervasive that many, if not most, books on public speaking include a chapter on the subject. But Mike Acker's boo...
QuickBites: How Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Presentations
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think about preparation? Well, I don't know about you, but I wasn't a fan. Why? Oh, let me count the ways … It's time consuming …...
How to Achieve Greater Success with the Five Fs with John Davis
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may ask yourself what a former stuntman, fight director, college professor, and motivational speaker can do for you. Ok, you'll probably never ask...
QuickBites: Are You Trying to Memorize Your Presentations?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I can't count how many times I've been asked, "Am I supposed to memorize my presentation?" My standard -- and slightly confusing -- answer is, "No …...
Tips for Speaking on Stage and TV with Stephen Brooks
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If speaking in public is the greatest fear, then speaking on TV must be off the charts. I have seen many experienced speakers freeze when that litt...
QuickBites: How to Enunciate to Engage Your Audience
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A key tenet of sales is to make it easy for your prospective customers to buy from you. Making the process too convoluted, it's believed, increases th...
How to Challenge the Fear of Public Speaking with Frances Cahill
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking may not be the greatest fear in the world, but it certainly scares a great many people. Some get nervous when presenting to large gro...
How to Go From Camera-Shy to Camera-Confident with Elsewine Rietveld
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is no doubt about it, we live in a video world, and that's a scary realization for many. The thought of seeing themselves on screen — or ev...
Top 5 Insider Tips Every Speaker Needs to Know with Tyler Foley
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to any art or science, there are certain things that establish a foundation … that you absolutely need to know. In this episode, sp...
What a Teacher Can Teach You About Public Speaking with Megan Sweet
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of public speakers, we might not include teachers, but we should. Teachers present more often than those in just about any other profes...
The Advantage Introverts Have When Networking and Speaking with Matthew Pollard
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it rains on someone's wedding day, they tell the bride that it's a sign of a long and happy marriage. I don't know how much brides believe this o...
The Benefits of Creating Your Own Events with Rich Brooks
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to speaking at events, there are several ways that public speakers usually get the gigs … They're invited. They're hired through spea...
How to Simplify Complex Data and Make Your Presentations More Memorable with Brian Krogh
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having your audience hear your presentation is one thing. Having people digest and process your point, and even more so remember it, requires that you...
How to Start Conversations That Get Results with Chris Fenning
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday work conversations should be clear, concise, and get to the point quickly. The problem is we don't always know how to do this. Because what d...
QuickBites: Consultants, Attract More Clients with Public Speaking
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You are a consultant because you want to help others solve problems. But, if you're in the same situation as many consultants, you have a huge problem...
How to Tame Your Nerves When Speaking in Public
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every presenter — novice and veteran alike — gets nervous when speaking in front of others. The difference from one presenter to another is how we...
QuickBites: 7 Ways to Boost Your Career with Public Speaking
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, and Richard Branson each point to public speaking as the most valuable business skill for building a career. Going even fu...
How to Boost Your Exposure Through Guest Podcasting Case Lane
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The interest in guest podcasting is growing, and opportunities to increase your exposure and credibility abound, but, if you're like many perspective ...
QuickBites: 7 Ways Silence Improves Your Presentations
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you're developing a presentation, there's no doubt that you give thought to the words you will use to convey your message. But how often do you c...
How to Speak with Confidence
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're presenting in meetings, in court, in sales situations, or on stage, it takes your audience just a few seconds to assess your level of c...
QuickBites: How Storytelling Adds Magic to Your Business Presentations
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling adds magic to presentations ... yes, even business presentations. Learn how you can use stories to make your presentations more engaging ...
QuickBite: 3 Simple Ways to Add Impact to Your Presentations
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Public Speaking: Your Competitive Advantage focuses on three techniques that will help your presentations be more impactful, influenti...
How to Be Professional Even When You're Not a Professional Speaker
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to presenting is delivering their talk without rehearsing. They believe, "I know what I'm going ...
Be as Professional on Zoom as You are in Person
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're spending more time on zoom than we could have imagined. It's not only a new format for many of us, but it's a whole new animal -- one that's dif...
QuickBites: How and When to Incorporate Your Benefit Statement
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief episode, you are going to learn how you can quickly differentiate yourself from other speakers, more effectively engage your audience, a...
10 Public Speaking Myths Busted
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some public speaking myths have been around for years. I have no idea how they continue to be perpetuated. Hopefully, this episode will help bring th...
How to Transition to a Full-time Speaker with Clint Pulver
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving a steady, secure job behind and transitioning to being a full-time speaker can be a nerve-racking undertaking, but it's well worth the effort ...
How Writing a Book Can Catapult Your Speaking Career with John Jantsch
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are beginning your speaking career or are a veteran, writing a book on your subject may be one of the most advantageous tings you can do t...
How to Connect with Your Audience with Joey Coleman
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking is a craft -- a craft that no one really masters. It is a constant work in process, and for those who work at their craft, it is also ...
How to Develop Your Personal Brand Through Speaking with Sima Dahl
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sima Dahl is a branding visionary who revolutionizes the way audiences think about generating demand. Her early career as an award-winning marketer pa...
How to Build Your Business Using Talk Trigger with Jay Baer
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how beneficial word-of-mouth marketing is, yet only 1% of businesses have a word-of-mouth strategy. This is because many of us believe tha...
How to Overcome Challenges With Suzanne Evans
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is being a speaker one of your goals? You'll want to listen to Suzanne Evans, president of Driven, Inc., share your experience and advice to up-and-co...
Hone Your Presentation Skills With Dr. Ivan Misner
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with one of my favorite raconteurs, Dr. Ivan Misner. Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest ...
How to Identify, Sharpen, and Champion Your Most Important Points With Joel Schwarztberg
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every time you communicate, you're doing it for a reason. You want someone to understand something, do something, or change something. You're trying t...
Facts Tell, Stories Connect and Other Insights into Public Speaking with Bob Burg
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Burg joins me for the first episode of The Speaker Station Podcast. Bob is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences s...