Diary of a Speaker Podcast

Last week, our guest was Dr. Tim Newman. Dr. Newman is a distinguished educator and expert in public speaking, with nearly three decades of experience in sport management and communication. He has taught globally, including in the United States, Botswana, Malaysia, and Thailand, and is the author of “Social Media in Sport Marketing,” one of the pioneering books on the subject. He has been at the f...

The last weekend of September 2024 is one that I will remember for a long time to come. It was the Athens Nomad Festival weekend happening in Athens Greece. I was the event MC. Facilitating events is something that I’ve done for some years but this was one of it’s kind. Although I’ve gone as far as Sweden just to MC a concert, which was quite a great experience in itself, this one made a very sign...

Christian Espinosa is a captivating keynote speaker a renowed thought leader and is most known as the bestselling author of "The Smartest Person in the Room," which explores the limitations of seeking validation through achievement and the desire to be the brightest intellect in any room. His latest book, "The In-Between: Life in the Micro." chronicles his remarkable transformation—from a "me agai...

Cam Beaudoin is the founder of The Frequent Speaker, where he revolutionizes how speakers utilize their content. With a background in software development and technical consulting, Cam bridges the gap between technology and public speaking. His expertise lies in getting speakers on bigger stages so they can help transform bigger crowds by leveraging their existing content. For more, go to https://...

Public speaking anxiety is a challenge that every speakers faces. You can break free from it. Lisa tells us how. Lisa Wentz is a public speaking expert, and author of the groundbreaking book Grace Under Pressure: A Masterclass in Public Speaking. Lisa is best known for helping her clients quickly overcome internal blocks and transform into fearless, eloquent speakers. Considered one of the top coa...

In this episode we speak with Lenora Edwards. Lenora, a TEDx speaker, Board Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, is a dynamic force in the field of communication. With additional certifications in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Holographic Memory Resolution (HMR), and over 15 years of clinical experience, Lenora’s expertise spans child languag...

In this episode we speak with Tabatha Thorell. Tabatha is a native of rural Nebraska, a devoted wife and mother to five girls. With a career spanning 16 years, she began as a fitness coach, earning a reputation for motivation and persistence. Alongside her high school sweetheart, Tabatha has been a successful real estate investor for nearly two decades. Beyond fitness coaching, Tabatha is a best-s...

Mitch has mentored CEOs, speakers, authors, consultants, coaches with a purpose to share their message and business objective on an international level. Some notable clients include Mark Victor Hansen (author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, ½ billion books sold), Chris Okazaki who is the Tony Robbins of Japan, Dan Kennedy (author of 30+ books), and has shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson, Dona...

In this episode we talk with Dave Albin, the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America and a highly sought speaker. He has done gigs for NASA, Heineken, The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), RE Max, Chick-fil-A, Pruvit, Google, NI, NC Chiropractic Association, Isagenix, Heineken, Boone, Blowing Rock, Ashe and the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Dyer, T Harv Eker, CRISP Video, Y.M.C.A., NATE BAIL...

Vicoria is an Award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, women in leadership, culture, workforce and more. "Unstoppable and Dynamic: Born to lead an...

Dr. David has been on the podcast before and we talked about the power of story. You can watch the episode here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U83Rz9Kv36w In this week’s episode, we talked about the link between speaking and writing. For more about David, go to https://www.spiritequip.com/ Get full access to Diary of a Speaker at www.diaryofaspeaker.com/subscribe

Julie Pham is a Vietnamese- born, American raised refugee, Cambridge-trained social scientist, an organizational development leader, an award-winning cross-sector collaborator and community organizer, and an expert on respect. She recently did a TEDx talk and here shares her experience and tips on getting the opportunity and giving a great TEDx talk. Enjoy our conversation. For about her and what...

On this episode, we talk with Bret Ridgway. Bret is a 25 year veteran of the speaking industry and brings a unique perspective handling the back of the room sales table at 150+ conferences, providing fulfillment services for some of the biggest names in the industry and speaking on many stages himself. He's the author of 8 books focused on speakers, authors, information marketers and event promote...

Peter believes that everyone should be able to confidently share their knowledge and experience. In this episode, we get to know more about his speaking journey and how he helps other speakers. As a public speaking coach, he specializes in helping professional speakers, authors, consultants, and executives be calm, confident, and credible® every time they speak. For more, go to https://petergeorge...

Jason Roberts is a charismatic National Speaker and Peak Performance Coach who has dedicated his life to studying the formulas for success and implementing these habits to create massive results in a fraction of the time. Jason Roberts is a world class business and mindset coach whose true expertise lies in scaling any business to 7 and 8 figures within the first year. He has positively impacted &...

In this episode Dr. David shares with us the power of stories. Rev. Dr. David Chotka is the Founder and Director of Spirit-Equip Ministries, a trans-denominational equipping ministry focused on developing spiritual disciplines. He is also the Chair of the Alliance Pray! Team (APT)--a ministry developed by the General Assembly of the C&MA Canada, to serve as a catalyst to develop prayer equipping r...

Last week's guest on our podcast was Sean Tyler Foley. He is a remarkable and versatile performer with a broad range of experiences in film, television, and stage. With an acting career that began at the tender age of 6, Tyler has since made unforgettable appearances on productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the Tony award winning musical Ragtime. Not only is he a veteran...

On our first episode on "Diary of a Speaker" podcast, our guest is Corey Poirier. Corey is a multiple-time TEDx, and sought-after Keynote, Speaker. He has spoken on MoMonday’s and PMx stages, has shared the bill with everyone from John C. Maxwell to Deepak Chopra to Stephen MR Covey to General Hillier and has presented to hundreds of thousands of attendees since he began his speaking journey. On t...

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