The Penny Drop

It's not uncommon for people to tell Penny that their last media interview felt like an out-of-body experience; they can't remember what they said, what they were asked, or whether they did any good! This feeling is usually thanks to a particular brain mode that we engage during high-pressure situations. Penny's worked out how to disengage it, ensuring your next media, podcast or panel interview i...

The one thing that will make the most difference between a poor interview performance and a good one - is not skill, it's not knowledge - it's mindset. Penny Terry has interviewed more than 20,000 people and in this episode of The Penny Drop, she talks about the three most effective strategies for mastering your mindset during an interview... and interestingly how they relate to Michael Jordon... ...

What do weddings and media interviews have in common? Now we think about it, probably lots of things... but there is one thing in particular that Penny wants you to think about as you get ready for your next media, podcast or panel interview. She reckons if you nail this, you'll nail the interview. Show notes: Hey, It's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a question that you want answer...

Do you have an idea of what you want to say in an interview but aren't really sure how to get it out? Maybe you're worried you won't be asked questions that will let you say what you want to say? Never fear! Penny has been here before, both literally and figuratively. In this episode of The Penny Drop, your host Penny Terry shares a useful story to remind you what happens if we don't have a good e...

Woah back there Cowboy! Put down the keyboard and listen to this before you prepare your 'talking points' for your next media, podcast or panel interview. (While we're on that - don't even think about preparing talking points - but we digress, that's next episode). In this episode, Penny takes you on a stroll along Manely Beach in Sydney as she unpacks the three things you can do that will help yo...

Before you even think about preparing or pitching for a media, podcast or panel interview - you need to hear this. Cause chances are you're approaching interviews all wrong and a simple perspective shift could be a total game changer. To unpack the change, in this episode of The Penny Drop, host Penny Terry shares her favourite story of all time to explain why we lose all our human abilities durin...

Want to know how to be a better guest on podcasts, panels at conferences or in the media?  Need to use these opportunities to influence change, raise your profile, or simply do your job? Then chances are you’re already super busy and have don’t have hours to learn this stuff. You’re in the right place because Penny has made a whole season of fun, short, five-minute episodes specifically for you! W...

You've made this decision - we all have. The DIY decision that ends up costing you more time and money than if you just got someone else to do it for you. Today on the Penny Drop, Penny talks to you while she's dealing with a frustration that almost ended up with her computer in the river. ----- Show notes: Hey, it's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a question that you want answered...

Penny is recording this episode of The Penny Drop in her car when something on the side of the road takes her back to a painful (read: funny) lesson she learned on a  holiday in L.A., while also reminding her to plan for 2024. ----- Show notes: Hey, it's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a question that you want answered on the pod, record it and then send a short voice memo to m...

In this episode of the Penny Drop, Penny is inspired by some listener feedback! She gets you to think about the benefits of a private conversation vs public messaging and how podcasts and interviews straddle the two; this is their superpower! ----- Show notes: Hey, it's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a question that you want answered on the pod, record it and then send a short voic...

In this episode of the Penny Drop, a basket of lemons sends Penny into a spin. She somehow relates that back to a communications and engagement lesson that you might not see coming. ---- Best the Best Guest public workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/625937244147?aff=oddtdtcreator   Ask Better Questions public workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/625938818857?aff=oddtdtcreator &nbsp...

In this episode of The Penny Drop, you'll hear Penny have an epiphany as she learns a new, and very compelling, skill. It's something that's transferable from the river bank to the office and beyond! ----- Show notes: Hey, it's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a question that you want answered on the pod, record it and then send a short voice memo to my email so I can use it on the P...

So we're lucky this episode of The Penny Drop even exists because Penny was dealing with a serious lack of ideas. You been there? Writer's block, the pressure of deadlines, and ZERO ideas to share? Luckily Penny implemented one of her four surefire story-finding techniques and 'bingo' - ideas galore! In this episode, Penny goes for a walk while walking you through them. ----- Show notes: Hey, it's...

Penny gets out from behind the computer in this episode of The Penny Drop to take you outside and take a closer look at something she thought she could see quite clearly. (Penny's also started recording videos of her podcasts - if you'd like to see them, the best way is to follow her on LinkedIn or sign up to her fortnightly newsletter. All the deets are below. ----- Show notes: Hey, it's Penny he...

Penny recently got caught up, while going through airport security and wonders if most of us are making similar mistakes. In this episode of the Penny Drop, she takes you through the whole experience providing a few pointers that will help you with your scanning processes... yep, the metaphors in this one are plentiful. ----- Show notes: Hey, it's Penny here (more about me below) - if you have a q...

This week on the Penny Drop, Penny Terry has a great little test you can do to find out if you need to ask more questions about the way you work. And yep, she learned it from someone much smarter than her. ----- If you have a question for Penny, record it and then send a short voice memo to her email - it may even end up on the Penny Drop (with your permission). You can email Penny at penny@pennyt...

This week on the Penny Drop, Penny goes through her kitchen drawers and realises that how we tend to organise them isn't too different from how we organise information in our heads! When you hear what's in Penny's head, you'll start thinking about what you keep in yours and chances are it's probably time for a clean-out.... ---- MONTHLY MENTORING: If you'd like to join Penny online for her FREE mo...

It's life hack time on the Penny Drop as Penny unpacks the simplest life hack that she's recently learned from her five-year-old Vin. It's so good that it's now something that Penny does for a living! ----- If you have a question for Penny, record it and then send a short voice memo to her email so she can use it on the Penny Drop (with your permission). You can email Penny at  penny@pennyterry.co...

This week on the Penny Drop Penny ponders aloud which takes her back to the time she developed an app idea about... pondering, which leads her to share the most important two words you can say aloud that will encourage more pondering. ----- If you have a question for Penny, record it and then send a short voice memo to her email so she can use it on the Penny Drop (with your permission). You can e...

This week on the Penny Drop, Penny reflects on something that happened to her at the supermarket which she reckons has happened to you too... hopefully, maybe, we'll you'll just have to listen to find out. She reckons there's a big learning that we can all use in our day-to-day roles. ----- If you have a question for Penny, record and then send a short voice memo to her email so she can use it on...

Penny recorded the Penny Drop this week just after she re-read an email she was about to send... but then didn't. It reminded her of something she learned in her 20's when she went to a dress-up party. There is a big penny-dropping moment here about communication and how others see us.  ------- If you have a question for Penny, record and then send a short voice memo to her email so she can use it...

This week on The Penny Drop Penny talks about a Penny-dropping-moment she had while fiddling with some tech settings during a client session. What started as an unfortunate echo, sent Penny down the rabbit hole that is the third voice she can hear in every conversation.   It started off annoying but now it's become very useful indeed. ------- If you have a question about questions send Penny a sho...

Penny had no idea that she'd end up recording this episode of The Penny Drop quite like this. There she was, looking up into the sky and just had to grab her microphone because the view took her somewhere that you need to know about!  ------------ If you have a question about questions send Penny a short voice memo to her email so she can use it on the Penny Drop. You can email Penny at  penny@pen...

Penny takes you out on the farm and to a gateway on this week's episode of The Penny Drop as she discusses why all leaders need to get good at opening gates. The simple ones and the hard ones. And also be aware of what paddock you're letting people into. ------------- If you have a question about questions send Penny a short voice memo to her email so she can use it on the Penny Drop. You can emai...

Penny has a guest producer for this episode of the Penny Drop and while he provides little help with the production he has provided plenty of inspiration... This week, Penny shares a story about her producer to explain a habit she's formed when it comes to asking questions. She's wondering if you have any questions habits. Well, do you? She's also really sick of rhetorical questions and is keen to...