The Speaker's Edge

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...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores why traditional teaching methods often fall flat and reveals what truly drives audience engagement. He highlights the power of shifting from simply delivering information to creating memorable learning experiences where people discover insights for themselves. Di...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the crucial shift speakers must make from focusing on themselves to prioritizing their audience. He shares five practical secrets that help speakers move past self-consciousness and anxiety by centering every message on audience needs and experiences. He  illustr...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith unpacks what makes John Maxwell's speaking philosophy exceptionally powerful. He explains the two key misconceptions that often hold speakers back: the myth of the "natural speaker" and the belief that speaking is about persuasion and manipulation. Roddy shares practical...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores how crafting the right keynote can drive business growth for speakers. He shares practical strategies to ensure your keynote truly adds value by solving problems your audience recognizes and cares about , plus  tips for shaping stories and insights.  Then, join h...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy is joined by  speakers  bureau insider Ryan Giffin to explore the inner workings of a  speakers  bureau and what it takes to build successful relationships between agents, speakers, and clients. They share what qualities make a speaker more likely to become a bureau favorite , plus...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith interviews Marissa Nehlsen about transforming business through the power of speaking. Marissa shares how personal storytelling, authentic connections, and taking action  lead to both business growth and meaningful impact. She discusses her journey of building multiple bus...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith sits down with Marissa Nehlsen to explore how improving communication skills can drive both personal growth and business success. Marissa shares her journey from her first experiences on stage, including moments of vulnerability and learning, to building upon multiple thr...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith analyzes a clip of John Maxwell to illustrate the transformative role of storytelling in effective communication. Roddy shares 12 practical ways stories  help  speakers connect, persuade, and inspire their audiences, making information memorable and actionable. Then, John...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith  shares  part 2 of John Maxwell's masterful clip on creating and paying off audience anticipation and setting yourself apart as a speaker.  John shares the 3 pieces of advice on gaining a reputation for excellence that he gave his nephew as he started his career.  Listene...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith shares an all-time best clip of John Maxwell living out one of the most powerful laws of communication, the Law of Anticipation.  Listen as John  hold s the  audience's attention by building excitement and making key ideas stand out. Listeners learn practical techniques t...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   Strong communication skills transform not only public speaking, but everyday interactions, serving as the foundation for building trust and influencing others. The episode underscores the importance of connecting with your audience, shifting the focus away from yourself and toward the needs and values of...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith celebrates the one-year anniversary of The Speaker's Edge podcast with a powerful discussion on finding and using your signature story as a speaker. He welcomes Josh Abelson, a double lung transplant recipient, who shares his transformative journey and the many ways it ha...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith welcomes Pete to share his inspiring journey from a fear-filled aspiring speaker to a finalist in the International Maxwell Certification stage time competition. Listeners learn how this speaker used mentorship, consistent practice, and even karaoke to push through anxiet...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith interviews professional speaker and Maxwell Leadership Certified Team member Jason Adams about his journey to earning stage time at the International Maxwell Conference. They discuss the rigorous process of selecting, crafting, and refining a personal story that connects...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith reveals the secret to success by encouraging listeners to take imperfect action in pursuit of growth. He shares practical advice on how consistent, incremental efforts lead to mastery in communication and other areas of life. Listeners learn a step-by-step framework for im...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith shares six questions that help communicators build their communication skills – then six that help them go from good to great. He encourages listeners to shift their focus from themselves to their audience, unlocking a more impactful and meaningful approach to speaking. L...

Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!   In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the crucial role of character in effective communication. He shares inspiring lessons from world-class speakers Nick Vujicic, Dr. Robert Cialdini, and Michael Beckwith, focusing on the importance of courage, ethical influence, and the value of play in personal gr...