I have a story to share today—one that’s both embarrassing and hilarious. But more importantly, it taught me a valuable lesson that you can apply to your own podcasting endeavours. Recently, I was asked to give a workshop on "Podcasting for Coaches: Podcasting for Coaches: How to start and run a Podcast to elevate your coaching business." As someone frequently invited to speak about my podcasting expertise, I relish the opportunity to share my passion for podcasting with others. I really, really...
Jun 17, 2024•16 min
Are you worried that you won’t sound professional enough to start your own podcast? Are you questioning your voice and how you express yourself? It’s a common fear that holds many potential podcasters back from hitting that record button. But let me tell you something: sounding "professional" isn’t needed to bring you the podcasting success you aspire to. And I am so excited for you and me as we will be working through busting some myths about sounding professional for your podcast together. In ...
Jun 05, 2024•20 min
We get busy, new client work comes in, and sometimes, keeping up with a podcast consistently over the years can feel like an overwhelming commitment. But it's a commitment that's so worthwhile. If I had stopped after just a few episodes, I would have missed out on so many opportunities. And today, I want to help you get back in the podcasting saddle. Why do people stop podcasting? Here are a few common reasons: Expectations Not Met: Maybe you expected to gain a large following quickly, but the g...
Jun 03, 2024•18 min
Let’s start by acknowledging something: having too many ideas is a good problem to have. It means you’re creative, passionate, and a lot of things to say!! YAY YOU! But when it comes to podcasting, too many ideas can lead to analysis paralysis and indecision. So, how do you narrow down your focus and commit to a topic? This is what we will uncover for you today and this is just one of the things I help my clients with when they join my Podcasting programme. Because I want my clients to get very ...
May 19, 2024•21 min
When you want to start or continue your podcast, your do to list is long. The general perception is that - at any given time - you have a million things to consider and to do. Your social media feed is full of the advice of podcast marketers, telling you about all the things you have to do to be considered a successful podcaster. Publish every week Promote on every social media platform. Invite high caliber guests. Have the most crisp and perfect audio quality. Come up with an innovative, creati...
Apr 22, 2024•18 min
Disclaimer: If you need help, please reach out to professionals to guide you on your healing journey. There is help available for you. Through platforms like https://findahelpline.com you can search for help close to you. There’s a lot of healing in podcasting. I see this for myself, the guests I invite on my podcast and the clients I support with starting and developing their podcasts all the time. What begins as a podcasting journey - almost inevitably - turns into this beautiful journey o...
Apr 08, 2024•25 min
In this episode, we will explore one of the most important questions every podcaster should ask themselves. It has nothing to do with podcasting equipment or which media host to choose for your podcast. It has also nothing to do with how long your episode should be or how you should best market your podcast. It has nothing to do with the technicalities or SEO strategies to grow your show It has nothing to do with how to be a better host or how to ask better interview questions Although all of th...
Mar 26, 2024•9 min
Every podcaster has things on their plate that feel "not-fun." When it comes to your podcast, what is it for you? Editing, Marketing, Researching, Social Media? It’s easy to find yourself procrastinating or putting off important tasks that you know you need to do because they don't feel fun. So how do we solve this? First, it's important to categorize the not-fun task so you know what you are up against. There are 2 types of not-fun stuff: 1. The Boring Stuff 2. The Scary Stuff How you motivate ...
Mar 11, 2024•34 min
If you've been thinking about starting your own podcast for what feels like an eternity, you need to hear this. (I know because I needed to hear it too when I started my podcast back in 2017) Seriously, how long have you been pondering over this? Weeks? Months? Perhaps even years? I want to help you cut through the procrastination, the doubts, and the excuses because, truthfully, at this point, you are wasting your time. Time you don’t have. So instead of time wasting, I will have you make a cho...
Feb 27, 2024•13 min
In this episode I will talk about disappointment in podcasting and how to look at this inevitable feeling we will all be confronted with in our podcasting journey from a whole new angle . I am so curious to hear your thoughts on this too. Here’s how I see it: On the long and windy road of our podcasting journey, disappointments are lurking everywhere. Disappointments happen when our expectations are not met. ( And I know you have big dreams and expectations for your podcast - AS YOU SHOULD! ) So...
Feb 21, 2024•17 min
What you are about to hear is hands down one of the most beautiful conversations about podcasting I ever had. It all started with this very spontaneous idea of mine to get a bunch of podcasters together to honour International Podcast Day. Podcasters are just so wonderful people, they really are, so I did anticipate a beautiful conversation unfolding, without following any speaking points or agenda But what actually happened in that room was even more than I could have ever envisioned. I could p...
Feb 19, 2024•56 min
We all want it - growing our listenership. As we should! We work hard on creating a beautiful podcast. It deserves to be heard by more people. Here's an idea for you how to make that happen. Testimonials from your existing listeners are so powerful. Leverage that! You have probably heard that on other podcasts. Hosts asking for those 5 star ratings for their show. And that's fab. I do that too. Here's the problem though. Once we get those reviews most of us do exactly one thing with them. That o...
Jan 10, 2024•8 min
Welcome to the BRAVO series that celebrates the brave and courageous podcast creators that I have the privilege of working with. Today I want to tell you about Sara Coggiola, creator of Reinventions in between podcast. Listen in to find out what we can all learn from her. Reinventions in Between Show Description: Your go to podcast for real stories of reinvention that happen between life stages, career changes and living abroad. Get inspired, find resources, start your journey. I’m Sara Coggiola...
Nov 14, 2023•11 min
Welcome to the BRAVO series that celebrates the brave and courageous podcast creators that I have the privilege of working with. Today I want to tell you about Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge, Mastermind behind Roaming Roots Podcast. She also hosts Stories for the Future. Listen in to find out what we can all learn from Veslemøy. Roaming Roots Show Description: Roaming Roots is the podcast for the modern traveler. Hosted by Veslemøy Klavenes-Berge, the show is focused on responsible and mindful travel a...
Oct 17, 2023•11 min
Welcome to the BRAVO series that celebrates the brave and courageous podcast creators that I have the privilege of working with. The Podcast #Resilience explores resilience through inspirational stories and straightforward ideas. Season 3 explores how discovering our WHY creates a solid foundation for a resilient life. With each episode, you can learn one more thing about resilience and how you can develop it. Our BIG IDEA is that you can learn how to be more resilient. Our promise is that our 5...
Sep 26, 2023•11 min
In the Bravo Series I am celebrating the courageous and brave creators that I have the privilege supporting on their podcasting journey. Today you hear what I love about Rosann Ling and her brilliant Podcast Branding for impact. Branding for Impact Show description: How do I create a brand with impact? Welcome to Branding for Impact Podcast, a show for NGO’s, Social Enterprises and Businesses ready to create a bigger purpose. Get clarity around your branding and business with bite-sized tips and...
Sep 05, 2023•11 min
Welcome to the BRAVO series that celebrates the brave and courageous podcast creators that I have the privilege of working with. A podcast celebrating a global community of women in risk, regulation and compliance. Show Description: Our Risky Women Radio podcast features our inspiring members of senior professionals and emerging talents to share insights and perspectives from our global network on the latest developments we need to think about, the challenges we should all talk more about, and t...
Aug 08, 2023•14 min
Welcome to the BRAVO series where I am celebrating the brave and courageous podcasters that I have had the privilege to support on their journeys. And I want to start off with celebrating my own production! Wohooo! My flagship production #impact Podcast has been on air for 6 incredible years. So and here’s the newsletter I sent out recently to celebrate this milestone. My dear #impact listeners, When I pressed publish on the first episode of #impact 6 years ago, I was sitting in a Hong Kong Cafe...
Aug 05, 2023•14 min
More resources for your Podcasting journey: Free Ebook: Start Podcasting With Impact. Grab it here. Schedule your complimentary Podcast Consultation Call with Regina HERE. Podcast Website: https://reginalarko.com/podcast/ Connect with Regina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-larko/ Email Regina with feedback, questions or just say hi at: regina@hashtagimpact.com...
Aug 04, 2023•53 sec
His side of the story. Recorded taking a walk through Vienna, giggling about how he looks at that crazy podcasting journey I've been on for 6+ years. It just puts the biggest smile on my face having this audio memory. Listen in to hear for yourself. RESOURCES FOR YOUR OWN PODCASTING JOURNEY Start a Podcast with impact - Free Guide HERE: https://unique-motivator-3597.ck.page/243cfb1fd7 Get on a complimentary Podcast Coaching Call: https://www.hashtagimpact.com/call/ LISTEN TO MY AWARD-WINNING...
Jul 19, 2023•12 min
How to promote your Podcast? Today you find out how to get your first 100 subscribers! In this episode, Regina will share quick and simple tricks how you can get started with your promotion , without spending any money on ads but instead leveraging the network you already have to get your show off to a great start. There are many more promotion tools and tricks from using Social Media, to running a launch event, networking with the media, strategically aligning with collaboration partners that R...
Mar 06, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How to edit a Podcast? Which software do you need? Audio editing! Regina knows many new Podcasters dread this part. Many don’t even start in the first place because of it. It was the same for her. Before Regina started her first Podcast-production #impact in 2017 she had no idea how to edit an audio file. In this episode, Regina shares which software you can use to get your Podcast edited and how you can use music in your show. She shares what to consider as you choose the sound for your show an...
Mar 05, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
How to be a great Podcast host? This question is incredibly important, because the success of your Podcast will depend on YOU. You the host, the creator, the storyteller, the mastermind behind your production. This time Regina will share 5 tips on how to be a FANTASTIC host - and these tricks can be applied to any Podcasting format no matter if interview style or solo show! Regina has been running her flagship production #impact successfully since 2017. But when she first started out she felt ve...
Mar 04, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
What kind of equipment do you need for your Podcast? Which microphones are the best for Podcasting? And how should you set up? These questions raise in the mind of every new Podcaster. Regina will save you lots of time here today. When she first started her first Podcast #impact she spent WEEKS on deciding which equipment to buy. In this episode, you will learn about the in her opinion best value for money microphone on the market for your professional audio production. As always, Regina will al...
Mar 03, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Which Podcast Format should you choose? Interview style? Educational Solo Show? Storytelling? There are so many ways to tell your stories and engage with your audience. In this episode, Regina will walk you through 4 questions to help you find the right format for your show. As always, Regina will also share one of her #impact OFF THE RECORD secrets. Fellow Podcaster Jules Hanaford will also let you know what she wishes she knew before starting her Podcast. Jules is running 2 shows with differen...
Mar 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
How can you create an enticing concept for your Podcast? What topics should you address that will help you build and grow an audience? Regina will walk you through a bunch of questions to give you a quick start on how to brainstorm and validate topics for your show. This will help you build a strong concept for your Podcast and curate topics that resonate with you as well as your audience. As always, Regina will also share one of her embarrassing OFF THE RECORD secrets. This time, fellow Podcast...
Feb 28, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3
How to start a successful Podcast? This is one of the most common questions Regina gets from aspiring Podcasters that she works with in her Podcasting Mentorship Programme: How to start? Where should you even begin? Today Regina will share her answer where you should start if you want your Podcast to be a success. It is actually really simple. It takes 3 simple steps. You don’t need anything for it, no audio recording equipment or fancy microphone, no investment, just a pen and a paper. You will...
Feb 28, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode you will find out what you can expect in Season 1: OFF THE RECORD | Podcasting with impact. Meet your host: Meet your host Regina Larko and hear how she will guide you through creating and launching an impactful podcast. Get resources and tools for launching a successful Podcast that makes an impact from day 1. Find out which mistakes to avoid as you hear from Regina and fellow successful Podcasters when they share what they wish they would have known before starting out. Get in ...
Feb 28, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
