Speaking Business podcast

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Jen Liddy. Jen Liddy left her teaching career to avoid a life doomed by grading 9th grade essays. In 2013, she made a terrifying  leap into entrepreneurship & learned everything the hard way!  Now, as a Content Creation Specialist, she helps people create realistic, sustainable systems to get their content out there - helping them know exactly...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Roger Fisk. Roger is a global communications expert widely credited with key behind the scenes roles in Barack Obama's two presidential campaigns. He served in both Administrations leading trade and diplomatic missions all over the world, and more recently has been putting those experiences to work for Fortune 100 companies, causes, brands and...

Do It! Speaking with David Newman David is a Certified Speaking Professional and serves as Chair of the NSA Million Dollar Speakers Group. He is the author of the business bestsellers Do It! Marketing  and  Do It! Speaking:   77 Instant-action Ideas to Market, Monetize and Maximize Your Expertise.  He is also the creator of the  Do It! MBA  mentoring program where he helps solo consultants market...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Alison Edgar MBE.    Alison is known as 'The Entrepreneur's Godmother' to Dragon's Den and Apprentice Winners.  She's written two best-selling books Secrets of Successful Sales and SMASH IT! The Art of Getting What YOU Want, which discuss why everything we do is a sale. She's worked with some of the biggest names in business such as SkyBet, Di...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Art Sobzcak. Over the past 30+ years Art Sobzcak has helped salespeople and speakers say the right things to get through, get in, and sell, primarily using the phone. He's a speaker, trainer, author, podcaster and lifelong salesperson.  He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals. He h...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Andrew Davis. Andrew is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. Before building and selling a thriving digital marketing agency, he produced for NBC and worked for The Muppets. He's appeared in the New York Times and on the Today Show. He's crafted documentary films and award-winning content for tiny start-ups and Fortune 500 brands. Today,...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Taylorr Payne. Taylorr is the CEO and Co-Founder of SpeakerFlow, a software and coaching company that helps experts master the business aspects of thought leadership. An award-winning marketer and sales professional, his goal is to share how business owners can use data to streamline their revenue channels and, in doing so, sell more, serve be...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Jamil Qureshi. Jamil is a practitioner of performance psychology, an expert in high performing teams and cultural change and has a seven-figure speaking business.  He is going to share how he got started as a speaker, where his bookings come from and how he has continued to grow his speaking business even in a pandemic. Links More about Jamil...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Neil Mullarkey.    Neil is a unique communication expert. With Mike Myers he co-founded the Comedy Store Players, and still performs every Sunday with them in London. Neil was in a couple of Austin Powers movies. Nowadays he travels the world teaching improv and more to leaders and groups, as well as presentation skills.  His book, 'Seven Step...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Steve Lowell. Steve Lowell has been on the live stage since the age of 6; that's over 53 years ago. For 30 years he has been training and mentoring professional speakers around the world to craft and deliver their unique message in a way that positions them as the unmistakable authority in their field. He's the president of the Global Speakers...

How to market yourself as an international speaker Frank is an international specialist in sales, technology, social media and goal setting and how they work in tandem to produce great results for organisations. He is Past President of the Professional Speakers Association of Europe and past Chair of the International PEG for the National Speakers Association of USA.  Many of the world's most succ...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to James Taylor.   It's not often that a successful speaker commanding big fees lets you see how they got there, sharing the journey from selecting the topic, setting their fee, all the way through to how they have found high paying speaking gigs but this week's guest does just that. James Taylor has grown his speaking business from zero to high...

Will authoring a book get me more and higher paid gigs? In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Sophie Bennett.  Sophie knows the value that books bring to Speakers.  Her first book brought her in her first invitation to speak, seven years ago.  That book transformed her writing business into a speaking business.  Her second book was written specifically to take her speaking busines...

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Amy Rowlinson. Amy helps people launch (and relaunch) profitable and purposeful podcasts.  Amy is a leader in purpose and fulfilment with a fascination for understanding WHY people do what they do in life. She is on a mission to help entrepreneurs become values-based, purpose-driven and people-centred.  Her second global podcast, Focus on WHY,...

LinkedIn Company Pages Work In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Michelle Raymond.  Michelle is a LinkedIn Pages specialist who is passionate about helping businesses build brand awareness to attract business opportunities using LinkedIn.  She is known in LinkedIn circles for her advocacy for LinkedIn Company Pages. With 20+ years Sales and Key Account Management experience, she...

My guest this week is me, Maria Franzoni, I'm talking to myself.  Well, I hope I'm not talking to myself.  Why am I here talking to you?  Well, I wanted to talk to you about what has been going on, there have been a lot of changes in the last year and a half and I wanted to share where I've come from and where we are going to next.  You may have heard the rumours; I've closed my speaker bureau and...

My guest this week is a specialist on the world's largest and most secret asset segment – public asset. The hidden goldmine owned by you and me and seen all around us but yet kept in the dark by outdated public systems. He led the first effort by a European government to systematically address the ownership and management of government enterprises and real estate. He is the author of 'The Public W...

My guest this week is an Innovation Expert, he is the creator of the Innovators Tool, the first engaging innovation app that guides users to spot ideas worth pursuing and transforms them into successful innovations. He is the Founder of the leading consultancy firm, Innovators League, based in Geneva, Doha & Lebanon. Amongst his own many inventions are the Fertility Loan and Stem Cells Loan.  He s...

My guest this week is an internationally known commentator on the world economy, technology and financial markets. He has served as a director for economic policy at The White House and advised such investment firms as the Soros Fund, Goldman Sachs, and Tiger Management, where he served as a managing director of the 15-billion-dollar investment fund.  He is the author of the acclaimed New Ideas fr...

Our guest this week is an internationally renowned Symphony and Opera Conductor. He has held posts as Principal Conductor of the BBC Welsh National Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, and the Royal Ballet Covent Garden in the UK.  He has also held Music Director positions developing no less than seven orchestras in his native Canada and guest conducted principal orchestras throughout the world inc...

My guest this week works as an adviser to senior leadership teams on strategy, risk and performance.  As a former Red Arrows pilot, management consultant and senior manager in a global corporate, he is not a speaker who pontificates from the side lines, but has spent significant time on the pitch, in some of the most demanding of high-performance environments.  He has masters' degrees from Cambrid...

My guest is a former England international rugby player, who has played at the highest level and against elite players such as Jonah Lomu, (and survived!). He won 11 trophies whilst playing with the English and European Champions, Leicester Tigers. Since retiring from playing the sport, he has gained a first-class honours degree in Leadership and Management, followed by an MBA receiving a Distinct...

My guest this week is a world-leading expert on innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and cultivating serendipity. He teaches at New York University, where he directs the CGA Global Economy Program, as well as at the London School of Economics.  Previously, he co-directed the LSE's Innovation and Co-Creation Lab. He is co-founder of Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators; and co-...

My guest this week is a business Psychologist and Humourologist who packs a punchline. In the world of elite speakers, how many people have a background as a performer, comedian, TV psychologist, pop star and business guru? Not many! Having had considerable success in all those areas, my guest is now the host of the award-winning Humourology Podcast where he interviews a glittering line-up of gues...

My guest this week is a multinational CEO having led The Body Shop, Pandora and Conival PLC.  He is also the former Managing Director for L'Oréal UK and Marketing Director for Coca-Cola and Sainsbury's supermarkets.  With experience covering diverse cultures, channels and products he has a unique perspective and insight on leadership. He gives business leaders concrete tools to make the extraordin...