Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson: communication coaching for humble leaders
Episodes
Episode 95. How To Avoid Uncomfortable Silences in Job Interviews (and other meetings)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had the experience in a job interview, performance review or sales meeting where you’ve been asked to ‘demonstrate your capability’...
Episode 95. How To Avoid Uncomfortable Silences in Job Interviews (and other meetings)
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had the experience in a job interview, performance review or sales meeting where you’ve been asked to ‘demonstrate your capability’...
Episode 94. Staying out of the (speaking) weeds
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever (often, perhaps) find yourself in the ‘speaking weeds’, talking through a dense range of details, data, statistics or just circling ro...
Episode 93. Speaking: The Secret Sauce of Professional Success
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am convinced that the ability to speak in a way that connects with your audience, be it an audience of 1 or an audience of thousands, is THE number ...
Episode 92. The 3 Top Speaking Fears, and How To Overcome Them
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the last month over 500 people have told me what their biggest challenges and fears are when it comes to speaking … you’d be surprised just...
Episode 91. Unlock Your Potential: How Speaking Skills Can Change Your World
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode I’m changing pace a bit, and sharing with you one of my favourite questions to ask myself and Impactful Presenters’ clien...
Episode 90. 3 Speaking Hacks for Introverts
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking to the introverts who don’t want to have ‘be extroverted’ to be an effective speaker. As someone who works with a l...
Episode 89. Short & Sweet: How to Nail Your Message in Short Amounts of Time
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about making an impact in a silly-short amount of time. Whether it's a 60-90 second reel, a 2-minute vote of thanks, or a 3-minut...
Episode 88. Speaking Hacks for Neurodiverse Minds
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself over-explaining yourself or hyper fixating on minor mistakes after a presentation? Yep. Me too and it’s a more and more fr...
Episode 87. Boosting Your Business or Career Through Speaking
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for ways to position yourself as an expert, generate sales, or advance your career? Well, speaking is your answer. Keynotes, conferenc...
Episode 86. The 5 Step Process To Prepare a Presentation That ROCKS
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a 5-step process for preparing a presentation that delivers impact. Instead of immediately opening your slide deck program...
Episode 85. Cropping for Focus & Impact
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I explore the power of cropping for focus and impact. As an amateur photographer, I've...
Episode 84. The Value and Art of Being Succinct
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about something that almost everyone struggles with in their communication: being succinct. Have you ever felt like you'r...
Episode 83. 3 Sure fire Ways to Stop Imposter Syndrome In Its Tracks
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like an impostor? Like you're not good enough, smart enough, or experienced enough to be doing what you're doing? Yep, you’re not a...
Episode 82. Speaking Bruises and How To Move Past Speaking Trauma
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, is all how negative speaking experiences can leave us feeling anxious about public speaking in front of o...
Episode 81. How to Speak and Be HEARD by Different Learning Styles
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had trouble communicating with someone and felt like you were speaking in tongues? You’re usually smart, intelligent and an effective ...
Episode 80. 3 Types of Stories To Build Confidence and Impact
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the importance of storytelling in to build credibility and interest in your topic, AND I share the three types of stories...
Episode 79. (re)Connecting with YOUR Why
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you do what you do? Why does it matter? Why do you care if people 'hear' your message? In the Speaking with Confidence facebook group the ...
Episode 78. How To Run an Engaging and Impactful Webinar
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosting a powerful, interactive webinar can be a really impactful way of generating new sales, building profile or credibility or establishing thought...
Episode 77. How To Deliver an Authentic and Successful Sales Pitch
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let me guess … sales pitches aren’t your favourite thing to do. Me either! However, they’re an important part of growing your business, get...
Episode 76. Avoiding the Costs of Lacklustre Speaking
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with confidence is one of those skills that we think ‘oh, wouldn’t it be nice’ to be a better speaker … but in talking with participa...
Episode 75. Why Is It So Hard To Speak, When We Can Talk?
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody talks, right? So why is it so hard to SPEAK with clarity, authenticity and impact? Inspired by Anne Handley’s book, Everybody Writes,...
Episode 74. The Powerful Frame Your Thinking Method
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that trips most people up in their speaking is how they think about the WORDS they want to say instead of the MESSAGE they want to c...
Episode 73. A Life Hack To Collect Your Thoughts Quickly
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, when we’re prepared, we can speak confidently. We have our slide deck, we’ve rehearsed, or we’ve mentally had the conversation w...
Episode 72. What Kind of Speaker Are You?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From what I’ve seen over the years, there are 6 different kinds of speakers in professional environments. And each speaker persona has its own chall...
Episode 71. 3 Common, But Not Obvious, Speaking Mistakes You Might Be Making
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you making these speaking mistakes? There are 'lots' of mistakes that people feel they make when speaking ... and there's generally always room ...
Episode 70. The Two Barriers To Success, and How To Overcome Them
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to achieve in life, there are only two types of barriers to success. And, once you know what those barriers a...
Episode 69. Impactful Goal Setting For The New Year
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year where we get caught up in new year’s resolutions and big goals for the year ahead. I love this time of year for just that r...
Episode 68. How To Run Meetings That Don’t Suck
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noone wants to be that person who runs meetings that are boring, a waste of time or just plain ‘blergh’. Well, after the last two weeks of talking...
Episode 67. How To Host a Panel Discussion That Your Audience LOVES
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode we explored why panel discussions are such a powerful platform to increase your authority, reputation and profile in your field. In ...
Episode 66. How To Increase Your Authority With Panel Discussions
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panel discussions are such a powerful and EASY way to increase your credibility, establish your authority and build your profile in your field. I’ve...
Episode 65. The Long Game of Influence and the Importance of Micro Conversations
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frustrated that it feels like people aren't heeding your advice, or aren't jumping on board your cause? Ever wondered how effective influencers ma...
Episode 64. On Viral Messages, Sound Bites and How to Create Them
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how messages become sticky? How to have your messages repeated back to you? Well that's exactly what I discuss in this episode and ...
Episode 63. How To Not Suck at Social Media Videos
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Social media videos – we know they’re important for getting our message out there, we know they’re important to the social media algorithm … b...
Episode 62. Why Dumbing Things Down Isn’t The Answer
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making the complex simple DOES NOT mean dumbing things down. In fact, I remember the theoretical physicist, Dr Brian Greene (who specializes in string...
Episode 61. Making Magic
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making magic is the ultimate outcome, for me, when talking about making an impact and it’s presented as the pinnacle of The Speakers’ Journey in t...
Episode 60. Authenticity, Misery Porn and Stories of Happiness
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world seems to be a miserable place sometimes, doesn’t it? And sometimes, when I look at the ‘entertainment’ industry (TV, movies, books), I...
Episode 59. Nailing Your Award Acceptance Speech
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s awards season! Well, business awards season anyway! And I was asked by a member of the Impactful Presenters community for my tips on preparing ...
Episode 58. The Curse of Moral Outrage and Righteous Indignation
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are SO MANY things to be upset, angry and frustrated about these days. Outraged, even. And in fact that white hot anger is often what drives us ...
Episode 57. F-Bombs for Impact? Can you swear when presenting?
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Swearing when presenting? Can we? Should we? If you’ve seen me present in person you’ll know I’ve been known to swear a bit on stage. If yo...
Episode 56. How Riffing, not Rambling, is a Powerful Technique
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rambling is DEFINITELY not what we want when we’re aiming to speak with confidence and impact. But riffing, well, that’s a completely different st...
Episode 55. How To Move Your Audience
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As experts, leaders, business owners and change makers, we often fall into the trap of thinking with need to tell our audience EVERYTHING we know in o...
Episode 54. How To Avoid Death By PowerPoint
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there! Yawning through a presentation that could have been delivered by email because the slide deck is saying what the speaker is. Soo...
Episode 53. Balancing Telling vs Inviting
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a fine line we walk when we're trying to convince people to take action. And when we get so passionate, enthusiastic and even earnest about he...
Episode 52. How to Pitch... With Impact
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had to pitch? Pitch your start-up idea, pitch for investment or grant funding or just pitch an idea at work? There's no doubt it can be ...
Episode 51. How To Find Stages To Speak On
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, how do you find opportunities to speak? That is, if you're looking to build your business or professional profile through speaking engagements, ho...
Episode 50. The Not-So-Subtle Cost of Saying Too Much
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our desire to establish authority and credibility, we can overload our presentations or conversations with information, data, story and details. Or...
Episode 49. Impact Makers: Emma Rhoades and Her Leadership Journey and Changing Workplaces
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Impact Makers episode I talk to Emma Rhoades on why she left her corporate gig to set up Her Leadership Journey, why she's on a missio...
Episode 48. The Cost of Meetings ’On The Fly’
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings are one of the many ways that we become unconscious professionally. They're dreary, they feel like a waste of time and so we show up and not ...
Episode 47. Why You Want To Build Your Speaking Confidence
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to speak with clarity, confidence, authenticity and authority is the secret sauce to professional influence and success. It's not another ...
Episode 46. How To Stop Drowning Your Audience In Information
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself getting SO excited about all.the.things. you want to say to someone ... that you end up drowning them in information? They l...
Episode 45. Why Confidence Doesn’t Equal Impact
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People often think that confidence is all you need to be an impactful speaker. Well, you can be confident, but still not be impactful (ask me how I kn...
Episode 44. How To Run EFFECTIVE Online & Hybrid Meetings
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we've emerged from the pandemic into a new normal, hybrid meetings, ones where we have people in person AND online, are becoming pretty norma...
Episode 43. How To Introduce Yourself At Networking Functions
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you 'fluff it' when it comes to introducing yourself at a networking event? In this episode I explain how to use the Earn-The-Right tec...
Episode 42. Impact Makers - Breanna Barnes - Impact from ’behind the scenes’
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Breanna Barnes took a secondment role to support entrepreneurs go on overseas trade missions, she didn't realise just how important speaking with...
Episode 41: How To Get A Meeting Back On Track
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings: for most of us are the the most regular and frequent place where we get to make an impact. Or not. So how do you get a meeting back on track...
Episode 40: How To Be Relevant To Diverse Audiences
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I present in a way that is relevant to a diverse audience, particularly an audience who are more 'senior' or more experienced than me?" was a ...
Episode 39. The ONE Thing I Do EVERY Time I Speak
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have certain rituals and systems I follow EVERY time I speak to help me focus and stay on point. I share the ONE Think I do every time that makes al...
Episode 38. How To Recover A Presentation That’s Gone Pear-Shaped
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had that awful feeling that you've lost your audience? And wondered how to get things back on track? Join the club! Been there, done that! So in ...
Episode 37. Impact Makers - leading a grassroots response to climate change with Gayle Dallaston, Shady Lanes Project
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Impact Makers podcast episodes feature interviews with leaders and change makers making their dent in the universe. In this episode you'll learn h...
Episode 36. Why You Waffle and How To Stop It
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a waffler? A rambler? In this episode I explain why even the most experienced of professionals waffle, and my top tips for stopping it. Want m...
Episode 35 SPECIALS Speaking With Impact Series | Workshop 4
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final workshop of the series I answer a couple of corker participant questions about getting your complex messages across in a limited amount o...
Episode 34 SPECIAL Speaking With Impact Workshop Series | Workshop 3
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the third part of the Speaking with Impact workshops I answer some questions, specifically about taking your listener on a journey and distilling c...
Episode 33 SPECIAL Speaking with Impact Workshop Series | Workshop2
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second workshop of the Speaking with Impact series you'll learn my all time FAVOURITE framework for establishing your authority and credibility...
Episode 32 SPECIAL Speaking with Impact Workshop Series | Workshop 1
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Speaking With Impact Livestream Workshop Series was hosted in February 2022. Over four days we covered a HEAP of ground about increasing you profe...
Episode 31. Getting Cut Through With Complex Messages
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How Do I Distil Complex Concepts Into Simple Messages?That's the topic of this episode ... how to go about making the complex, simple so you can move ...
Episode 30. A Speaking Structure That Works Every Time
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're all familiar with writers block ... and if you've ever stared at a blank page as you start preparing for a speech or presentation then you're fa...
Episode 29. The Secret Ingredient To Professional Potency
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of all of the successful leaders, business owners and even public personalities I’ve seen over the years, there’s ONE skill they have that makes t...
Episode 28. Christmas Special - Giving A Good Toast
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas time ... which invariably means there's speeches and impromptu toasts. In this episode, I give you some tips to not only not suck at gi...
Episode 27: Success Mindsets for Speakers
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your mindset holding you back from being an effective and impactful speaker? Chances are, it is; I estimate about 80% of your effectiveness comes d...
Episode 26: Demystifying your Vision, Life Purpose and Key Messages
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a change-maker, manager or leader, chances are at some stage you've taken time to develop your personal vision. You may even be clear on your life'...
Episode 25. The Power of Key Messages
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Identifying your key messages and then using them to frame your presentations is one of the most powerful ways to increase your impact. Your key messa...
Episode 24. When Practise DOESN‘T Make Perfect; Why practising your presentations can make you WORSE
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This might be controversial, but I am NOT fan of practising your presentations. Why? Because I think practising can make you sound rehearsed, disconne...
Episode 22. The Secret to Speaking, Confidently, On The Spot
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking spontaneously, on the spot and seemingly off-the-cuff, would have to be one of the holy grails of speaking confidence. The good news, for you...
Episode 21. From Faking It to Making It with Intentional Impact
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people assume that because I come across as confident, intentional and bold that I must have a talent for speaking with impact. Not true! In fact...
Episode 20. The Number 1 Mistake People Make With Their Elevator Pitches
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your elevator pitch, or your standard 'intro' has a huge impact on how quickly you can built rapport and interest with your audience. And an elevator ...
19. Top 5 Confidence Boosters
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most experienced of speakers get nervous; and when we're nervous, it's that much harder to speak for impact. So, whether you're embarking on ...
18. Owning Your Space
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even when you're nervous you can still 'claim your stage' or 'own your room' to both convey a sense of confidence as well as give yourself that confi...
17. Choose Your Gurus Wisely
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a changemaker looking to make an impact on the world, I'm guessing you're often looking for 'gurus', people who can guide you on your journey. In t...
16. Authenticity and Verbal Dress Codes
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being authentic is a key ingredient to confidence and impact when it comes to speaking, but there are so many things that knock us off our own authen...
15. The Secret to Professional Confidence
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People think my confidence comes naturally to me. My brashness ... that's part of being a Leo and kind of comes naturally .... but my confidence, well...
14. How to find your flow - a special lockdown live episode
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding your flow when presenting is a great way to get your messages across which in turn boosts your speaking confidence which in turn creates more ...
13. How to stay on track in your presentations
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many people struggle with staying 'on message' and on track when they get the opportunity to speak. They lose their words, they get lost in thei...
12. How to not be boring
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your audience is bored, or distracted, when you're presenting? Not sure how to get, and keep, their attention? In this special, ...
11. How to overcome your nerves once and for all
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say the fear of public speaking, for some, is greater than the fear of death. But the ability to speak, coherently, confidently, authentically, i...
10. Lessons for, and from, Job Interviews
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Job interviews. Easily one of the most stressful, daunting and confronting scenarios for anyone who's trying to speak with confidence. In this...
9. Amplify YourAuthenticity
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you maintain your authentic voice while also trying to sound authoritative? It's really tempting to step into a 'speaker persona' when you're n...
8. Speaking Confidently in ALL situations
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find that with the right preparation you can speak confidently to a small group, but when it comes to speaking up in a meeting you lose your 'o...
7. Why Me? Overcoming 'I'm not good enough'
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're preparing for an upcoming presentation. You're feeling good. But then you start comparing yourself to other 'experts'. And to that TED talk spe...
6. Beginning with the End In Mind
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you have so much to say how do you determine what to say and what to leave out in any presentation? The 'Begin with the End In Mind' framework he...
5. Why Resisting Structure Is Futile
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aspiring speakers often tell me they just want to be 'conversational' in their presentations, and therefore they resist structure. Well, just like the...
4. Imposter Syndrome, and How I Overcome It
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Think you're the only one who experiences 'Imposter Syndrome'? WRONG. Almost every.single.person I've worked with to build speaking confidence experie...
3. The Problem With TED Talks
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The TED Talk format is often thought of as a 'secret formula' for an impactful presentation. However, I'm not so sure. In this episode I discuss the p...
2. The Power of 3 Key Messages
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn how to distill your entire presentation down to 3, yes THREE, and only 3, key messages.
1. The Simplest Way To Stay On Message
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you waffle, think aloud or try to brain dump EVERYTHING you know about a topic when you're presenting? You're not alone! In this episode I share so...
0. Introducing Speaking With Confidence
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas