The Speaker's Edge

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, discover the vital concept of "selling the problem" before ever presenting a solution. Speaker coach Roddy Galbraith shares how understanding and highlighting a client's pain points can create genuine interest in resolving their issues. You'll gain strategies for helping an audience reco...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the crucial role of personal stories in powerful public speaking and how they create lasting impact . He shares actionable techniques for collecting, refining, and organizing stories, drawing inspiration from John Maxwell's masterful approach. Roddy Galbraith als...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith sits down with 4 successful speakers to share the best speaking advice from their journeys. The guests highlight the importance of regular practice, embracing feedback, and moving quickly from script to live presentation to build true confidence. They provide practical ti...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and sales trainer Chris Johnson share practical sales strategies for speakers and communicators who struggle with selling. They cover how to handle objections, clarify value, and confidently ask for the business. Chris introduces his CARE model for addressing objections a...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and HR expert Renette Metzler explore proven strategies for landing a new job, securing a pay r a ise, and earning a promotion within an organization. They offer practical tips on standing out in interviews, including thorough company research and mastering the art of sto...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and guest Kelly Merbler share how speakers can grow by running impactful events. Listeners will gain insights into the value of starting small, leveraging established event frameworks like Live2Lead, and curating both live and recorded content to fit their audience's need...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and guest Momo Krasnoff explore the experience of speaking on stage at the International Maxwell Conference and the power of storytelling in connecting with audiences. They highlight the importance of preparation, authenticity, and balancing theatricality with genuine com...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, host Roddy Galbraith reveals how John Maxwell crafts impactful keynotes using carefully selected building blocks like personal stories, statistics, and teaching moments. He explores why  John spends more than half of his keynote time sharing relatable and memorable experiences and shows...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the principle of emotional responsibility and how mastering this skill can transform both your mindset and approach to public speaking. He shares stories and practical examples illustrating how our feelings are shaped by learned experiences and how we can reprogr...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith continues his deep dive into PowerPoint with seven strategies for how speakers can use the tool effectively. He shares insights on keeping you, the speaker—not the slides—at the center of the audience's attention, while using visuals to support key points. You'll learn ac...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the pros and cons of using PowerPoint as a speaker and debunks common myths about visual aids . He shares practical principles to help speakers avoid "death by PowerPoint" and keep audiences engaged, like embracing variety, limiting slide text, and using imagery...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores what it means to develop a real edge in life and speaking by using lessons from the world of gambling. Casino games are designed to make players lose over time, but today Roddy shows that the best bet anyone can make is investing in themselves and their growth. H...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith concludes his series on storytelling in public speaking. He walks listeners through the process of turning personal moments into signature stories that stick with audiences. Roddy also provides a practical five-step framework to help speakers maximize the impact of their...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith continues exploring how everyday experiences can become powerful stories that inspire and connect with audiences. Using examples from past Maxwell conferences, he illustrates how both major life events and simple day-to-day moments provide speakers with valuable lessons f...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy shares the art of crafting powerful and authentic stories for public speaking. The conversation focuses on modeling great communicators and exploring how both big, life-changing events and everyday experiences can inspire impactful messages.  You'll  learn practical tips for using...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith unpacks one of John Maxwell's most memorable stories to  demonstrate  powerful storytelling techniques and their impact on audiences. He explains how Maxwell skillfully uses every moment of a ten-minute story to drive home the message of persistence and  taking action . R...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the vital role intuition plays in effective communication and public speaking. He shares powerful examples from John Maxwell, illustrating how experienced speakers use intuition to create deeper connections and handle unexpected moments on stage. Roddy highlights...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the journey to speaking mastery and the critical role communication plays in every area of life. He shares insights on how anyone can develop their speaking skills, regardless of their starting point, and  showcases  two prominent examples from an International M...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith shares a behind-the-scenes look at the International Maxwell Conference, featuring a powerful and heartfelt clip from John Maxwell himself. He highlights the impact of blending experience with intuition to create memorable and engaging moments with an audience. Listeners...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores why no one is born a natural speaker and how honing  your  craft transforms the journey to professional speaking. He shares seven key transitions that guide communicators from amateur to professional, focusing on responsibility, repetition, and the continual purs...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the shift from simply delivering information to creating memorable experiences for audiences. He shares six powerful secrets for moving from telling to showing, including the importance of moments, stories, relevance, and well-timed pauses. Roddy also explains ho...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and Kelly Merbler discuss the journey of becoming  a successful speaker  and the unique challenges and rewards of delivering a TEDx talk. Kelly shares her personal story of persistence, preparation, and growth, offering listeners actionable tips for staying committed to t...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the critical transition from credibility to  trust for  speakers aiming to earn real influence with their audiences. He explains why true trust forms through consistency and reliability over time and shares practical secrets that help speakers avoid the trap of r...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith continues his series on key perspective shifts for speakers with the next necessary shift: how speakers can move beyond surface-level confidence to become credible, likable experts. He shares three key secrets to gaining lasting influence, focusing on the importance of li...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, host Roddy Galbraith explores the critical shift from trying to impress audiences to truly  connecting  with them. He shares why authentic presence and vulnerability create deeper influence and trust, rather than polished performances or striving for perfection. Roddy highlights how spea...