Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Who hasn't been captivated by a story that grabs you from the first sentence and doesn't let go until the end? Let's journey together to the heart of storytelling with our esteemed guest, John Livesay, the renowned Pitch Whisperer. This episode is ripe with insights on how to transform dry facts into captivating narratives that your audience can't resist. We di...

Send us Fan Mail Public speaking is not for the faint-hearted, and if you're an introvert, it can seem like a mountain too high to climb. Our special guest for today, Kevin Snow, a sales expert and technology enthusiast, is here to convince us otherwise. Once a painfully shy introvert himself, Kevin has broken free of his shell and transformed into a successful public speaker. His journey, fi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to master the art of public speaking or dreamt of landing a talk on the TEDx stage? Join us as we converse with Teri Kingston, an acclaimed public speaking and TEDx coach, who unveils secrets of the TEDx universe and how to navigate it. Teri, known as one of Canada's top 10 speaking coaches, takes us on a journey through the evolution of the speaking indu...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to be captivated by our guest, Steve Multer, an expert in corporate storytelling. As a seasoned corporate spokesperson, Steve's journey from theatre to corporate theatre amidst crucial historical moments like the 9/11, the 2008 economic crisis, and even the ongoing pandemic is nothing short of intriguing. He reveals how these events shaped the market messaging and l...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wish you could tackle that never-ending to-do list in record time? Us too! In this episode, Carl Richards chats with Dr. Mike Van Thielen and they explore tricks and strategies for slashing your to-do list in half. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent juggling a million things, or just someone who wants more free time, we've got your back. Tune in and...

Send us Fan Mail Are you doing all that you can to be a 'master' of what it is that you do? Whether it be in your business, career, or when you speak, you have to stand out (especially in a crowded market!)  Today's guest will walk us through how to move from being an  expert to being a master at what you do! William Buist enables business owners to become the masters of their marke...

Send us Fan Mail In order to get booked as a speaker you need several things in order. You need a Speaker sheet that highlights your topics. You need up to date information about who you are and what you speak about. And you need what's known as a speaker reel. For the longest time these only needed to live on your website with a Youtube Link. Today's guest though highlights the best pla...

Send us Fan Mail As speakers we know the power of gestures, eye contact, movement and stage presence.  It goes deeper though. There's another layer to tap into if you want to have truly move your audience to action, and it's called 'embodiment.' Carl's guest today unbundles it and shares techniques.   SJ ( Susan-Jane Harrison) trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art i...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to sharing your story, it's not just about the art. It's not just about sharing the right story. These are two important pieces. Regardless of the story you're telling you need to understand that, as a speaker, there's a science behind it, and where that story MUST land with your audience. Carls' guest today has years of experience in busines...

Send us Fan Mail Are you telling the story that needs to be told? A lot of speakers DON'T!  When I started my speaking journey I would share how I used to stutter when I was a kid.  After two years of speech therapy I grew out of it. End of story!  Pretty bland, pretty boring. Imagine if I dover deeper and shared the WHOLE STORY!  Speeches and presentations should be about stories, as well as...

Send us Fan Mail Your voice is yours and yours alone! How do you take your unique voice and make it an instrument to bring about the real you, in business, and in your personal life? That's what today's guest will explore with Carl Richards. Finding your authentic voice and creating an impact on the world!  Before you appear on a podcast, give your next presentation or have a sales conve...

Send us Fan Mail In the very first episode of Speaking of Speaking Carl Richards revealed that speaking was his biggest fear as a kid. He actually stuttered. After two years of speech therapy (from age 12-14) Carl overcame the fear and started to manage the fear of speaking at the same time.  In this episode Carl and his guest revisit some of the concepts from that very first episode and reveal th...

Send us Fan Mail Speaking and Leadership go together like had in glove. Being able to communicate effectively to your team can be the difference between a team that succeeds and continues to thrive and one that struggles and possibly fizzles out, OR leads a company or organization down a destructive path. Where does that journey begin? With the leader, and today's guest knows how to get resul...

Send us Fan Mail 'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' There has to be a few stories there, for sure!  Unfortunately sometimes stories get lost. Either we aren't sure how to tell them, we're not confident or we simply don't think people care. Truth is stories matter...A LOT!  In this five part series we're covering off some ideas for how to share those stories. Last...

Send us Fan Mail 'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' There has to be a few stories there, for sure!  Unfortunately sometimes stories get lost. Either we aren't sure how to tell them, we're not confident or we simply don't think people care. Truth is stories matter...A LOT!  In this five part series we're covering off some ideas for how to share those stories. Last...

Send us Fan Mail 'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' There has to be a few stories there, for sure!  Unfortunately sometimes stories get lost. Either we aren't sure how to tell them, we're not confident or we simply don't think people care. Truth is stories matter...A LOT!  In this five part series we're covering off some ideas for how to share those stories. Last...

Send us Fan Mail We kicked off a 5 part series based on the theme, 'I just got back from a trip to Cuba!' Last time we identified how people play an integral part of your stories. Some key key take aways were: #1 Give a name (Don't know it, make one up!) #2 Cite a real situation (needs to be believable!) #3 Give a 'why' In today's episode we continue the Cuban journey...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how some speakers hit the mark every single time, while others struggle to make a point and gain the trust of their audience? Ever wondered why that is? So much of what we do in the speaking world is share our ideas, thoughts, feelings. What we sometimes fail to share clearly is our stories. We water them down by leaving parts out, or just simply skim over an...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a six figure business? Or nudge closer to seven figures? Well, courage, determination, systems, a team and, as we'll learn from Carl's guest today, a simple webcam. (Yes, you can do A LOT with just your webcam!) Gary Rogers has been a professional speaker for over 50 years. He is also a former executive in the television production/motion pictu...

Send us Fan Mail First off, I'd be remiss if I didn't thank my team. When this podcast launched back in 2019, I wasn't sure where it would take me. So, I, Carl Richards thank them for their support. I also thank YOU for being along on the journey. I'm so excited for where this show is going to go in 2023 and beyond!  And with that in mind, You know, it's very cool to FINAL...

Send us Fan Mail As speakers and coaches we are often told to ASK QUESTIONS! Yet, there's a step missing. It's not the asking questions that's a crucial part of your presentation or sales call, it's asking the RIGHT questions!  Carl's guest today is leading expert in knowing how to assess what questions to ask to maximize sales and overall impact on yoru business!  Cathari...

Send us Fan Mail Most seasoned speakers and speaker trainers will tell you, you only have 10-15 seconds to really grab the attention of your audience. The same is true with clients visit your website...you don't have much time to hook them! Carl's guest today shares his knowledge and expertise on how to engage your website visitors within seconds of them landing on your site...and why th...

Send us Fan Mail There is a science to everything, and that includes business, marketing, advertising and speaking. Going agains the so called science can have an adverse affect on your success rate. But not everything can be put under a microscope and measured...or can it?  Carl's guest today has been playing with the 'science of business' using technology and for very good reason:...

Send us Fan Mail Speaking and Leadership go together like hand in glove. As a matter of fact many organizations offer training and facilitation in both as they are so closely paired. Today's guest has figured out a 6 step method to brining leadership to the for-front, but no just for leadership. For speaking and over all business development. Rich Russakoff is an Internationally Renowned Spea...

Send us Fan Mail Carl's guest today has quite a story to share...it's not only helped speakers deal with anxiety, it's saved lives!  As a suicide ideation survivor, over time and with the use of multiple resources, ‘The Butterfly Method' was created to take a person from feeling overwhelmed and despairing to hope in the time of a bathroom break. The Butterfly Method utilizes St...