Positive feedback is easy. But if you are like most, you have probably struggled with having tough conversations at work. To find out how to give honest feedback without destroying relationships, Oliver Aust is joined by Jason Rosoff, CEO of Radical Candor, the company he co-founded with Kim Scott, the author of the bestselling book with the same name. Radical candor allows us to care personally while challenging directly, and for Jason it is the key to creating a thriving workplace. Jason highl...
Oct 17, 2024•44 min
Change is inevitable, yet 70% of change processes fail. This has become a major issue for many organizations, whose very survival depends on adapting to changing times. To find a way forward for both leaders and teams, Oliver Aust is joined by Tamsen Webster, a world-renowned expert in change communication and author of the brand-new book Say What They Can't Unhear. Tamsen, who also wrote the excellent book Find Your Red Thread, shares key insights into why people resist change—it’s not the chan...
Oct 10, 2024•42 min
Most presentations are instantly forgotten. Or worse, people don’t even pay attention in the first place. What makes a presentation stand out? To find out, Oliver Aust talks with Kris Flegg, founder of Presentation Design Co. and author of The Presentation Playbook about the art of capturing audience attention. Kris, who transitioned from a “below-average” presenter to working with global giants like McDonald's and Coca-Cola, shares his five key principles for powerful presentations. Listeners w...
Oct 03, 2024•46 min
Do you realize how much your body language influences the way others perceive you as a leader? In this week’s episode of Speak Like a CEO , Oliver Aust sits down with Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group and School of Cards. As a former professional poker player, Blake mastered reading body language and high-stakes decision-making at the poker table. He now applies these skills to help top executives and elite teams enhance their nonverbal communication – even though he is the first to ...
Sep 26, 2024•48 min
In today’s episode, one of Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons that will help you become a more confident and compelling communicator and leader. For 8 years, Terry Szuplat worked on hundreds of speeches for President Obama. He served as a special assistant to the president, and from 2013 to 2017 he was the deputy director of the White House Speechwriting Office. In Terry’s brand new book “Say It Well”, he shares the life-changing lessons he learned f...
Sep 17, 2024•40 min
Have you ever left a conversation doubting whether the other person liked you? You’re not alone—it’s called the Liking Gap. This week on Speak Like a CEO , Oliver Aust is joined by David Robson, author of the global bestsellers The Laws of Connection , The Expectation Effect , and The Intelligence Trap , and journalist and science writer for the BBC. David reveals laws of human connection and the psychology behind the Liking Gap – why we underestimate how much others like us and how it impacts o...
Sep 12, 2024•56 min
When you manage change within a company, the pressure is on. The future of the business may be at stake. So what do you do when your company’s change programs fall flat? This week, Oliver Aust is joined by Frank Wolf to discuss the best approaches to leading organizational change and building a strong narrative. Frank Wolf is the co-founder of Staffbase, a leading employee communication platform used by global brands like Adidas, DHL and Domino’s. As one of THE experts in the world on future tre...
Sep 05, 2024•38 min
Our world is changing fast. So how do we create something unique that will stand the test of time? This week, Oliver Aust is joined by Josef Brunner on Speak Like a CEO to discuss what it takes to lead creatively. As the founder and CEO of NutriUnited and a seasoned entrepreneur with two nine-figure exits, Josef shares why authenticity is so important for businesses. We also discussed how building in public sets NutriUnited apart in the competitive food industry. Josef explains how NutriUnited’s...
Aug 29, 2024•51 min
Why is it so hard for disruptive technologies to be accepted? This week, Oliver is joined by Michael Margolis, author of “ Story 10X” , a leading advisor to many of the world’s largest tech companies and one of the world’s preeminent experts in storytelling, to discuss the science of change and the power of narrative. Change can often feel like an assault on identity, triggering defensive reactions. Our nervous system's biochemical responses—cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin—play a key role in th...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Julian Treasure’s TED Talk “How to speak so that people want to listen” has been viewed over 100 million times and is the 6th most popular TED talk of all time. He shares the four foundations of powerful speaking – easy to memorize thanks to the acronym HAIL – as well as The 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking. This short clip gives you the do’s and don’t of speaking on steroids by someone who knows how to captivate an audience. Join thousands of leaders and get Speak Like a CEO – the world’s #1 newslette...
Aug 15, 2024•10 min
If you are a scientist, engineer or deal with technical topics, this one's for you. This week Oliver is a guest on Mark Bayer’s When Science Speaks podcast to give you the strategies to create clarity out of complexity. Mark is one of the world’s preeminent experts on science communication who has helped hundreds of scientists to communicate with impact and clarity. During the episode, Oliver highlights common communication challenges and offers strategies for improvement, such as using clear st...
Aug 08, 2024•21 min
Many leaders spend their time on the wrong tasks and therefore don’t achieve their goals. Oliver Aust explains on the Besser Gründen podcast which leadership skills are essential for a company's success. In this episode (in German), expect to learn: The 3 most essential skills for entrepreneurs and leaders How you can develop and improve these skills most effectively, and How entrepreneurs can inspire, motivate and lead a team to achieve common goals. Try Speak Like a CEO – the world’s #1 newsle...
Aug 01, 2024•38 min•Ep. 251
How do you handle a PR crisis that could jeopardize your business? This week, Oliver Aust joins Gloria Chou in this episode of “Small Business PR,” to discuss strategies for dealing with PR crises and creating buzz on a budget. Oliver shares his extensive experience in crisis communication and creative PR campaigns. He provides actionable tips for how small businesses can prepare for inevitable crises, from negative reviews to cyberattacks, and highlights the importance of having a crisis commun...
Jul 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 250
How many times has your technical presentation fallen flat? Or perhaps you have been in the audience and have not understood the subject matter. This week, Oliver is joined by Mark Bayer who shares his expertise on the art of making complex subjects understandable and engaging. Mark is one of the leading experts in the world on how to translate scientific or technical topics into clear communication. We take a deeper look at something missing in many of our presentations - connection. Many of us...
Jul 18, 2024•43 min
Public speaking is one of humanity’s worst fears. Yet it is entirely possible that you shift from nervous and uncomfortable to confident and charismatic. In this episode, Oliver shows you how you can become a highly confident speaker and presenter – even if speaking in front of an audience gives you the chills. So how do you stay calm and build confidence? With the BMW method. By focusing on your Body, Mind and Words. Oliver shows you how to work with your body rather than against it, how to eff...
Jul 11, 2024•12 min
No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search. That’s why Oliver joined Loren Greiff on the fantastic “Career Blast in a Half” podcast to help you become unignorable. In this episode, Oliver shares secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable" and “Message Machine” on communicating like the top 1% of CEOs. The last few years have seen a shift in how we brand ourselves, giving us a new opportunity to be visible. Social media has given us a great platform and AI has remarkably sped up ...
Jul 04, 2024•42 min
Dr. Carmen Simon is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in how the brain processes and retains information. She teaches at Stanford and just published her excellent new book, "Made You Look”. In addition to her academic work, Dr Simon helps the likes of GE, McDonalds, HP, JP Morgan, and Google to create messages and presentations that are based on how the brain remembers information and is likely to act on that information. In this episode, Dr. Simon shares her insights on the science behind...
Jun 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 246
In this episode, Oliver Aust sits down with J.D. Meier, former Head Innovation Coach of a 3-Trillion-Dollar Company, who shares his communication secrets for unleashing innovation. J.D. spent 25 years at Microsoft where he was head coach for CEO Satya Nadella’s innovation team, driving one of the most exciting corporate turnarounds of the Century that allowed Microsoft to eclipse Apple as the “world’s most valuable company” earlier this year. Today, J.D. is a high-performance, innovation & l...
Jun 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 245
How do you communicate in a career transition? How do you handle the emotional rollercoaster when your identity is no longer tied to your job title? In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by experts Loren Greiff and Konstanty Sliwowski to tackle the questions that many of us face at some point in our careers. Loren is the founder of Portfolio Rocket, a platform dedicated to helping executives and professionals transition successfully in their careers. With extensive experience in executive ...
Jun 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 244
How do you craft simple messages that win big? That’s the question Ben Guttmann will answer in this episode. Ben built, ran, and sold an award-winning marketing agency, teaches marketing at the largest business school in the US, and just published an outstanding book called “Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win―and How to Design Them” A clear and simple message is sticky, convincing, and moves others to act. In one word, simple is effective. You probably already know that. But the issue is: Simple...
Jun 06, 2024•50 min
Are your employees truly engaged and aligned with your company's vision, or are they just "free range" workers wandering aimlessly? In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by world-class internal communications expert Monique Zytnik to discuss the critical role of strategic internal communication for leaders and organizations. Monique shares valuable insights from her new book "Internal Communication in the Age of AI". She shares why most transformations fail and what to do about it, how to ...
May 31, 2024•51 min
How do you communicate technical topics to a large audience without losing them? How do you manage anxiety before speaking in public? How do you prepare for potential crises when your product is used in life-or-death situations? In this episode, Oliver Aust interviews Bjoern von Siemens, one of the world’s preeminent experts on improving human health through AI, robotics and automation. He is founder of Caresyntax – a company using AI to make surgery smarter and safer for caregivers and patients...
May 23, 2024•40 min
We all sell, and selling is one of the oldest professions. However, selling has changed significantly in recent years, and businesses that don’t adapt get left behind. To find out what works in sales today, Oliver speaks to Doug C. Brown. Doug is a leading expert on sales and profit growth, the founder of CEO Sales Strategies, host of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, and author of several books on the art and science of selling. Doug has advised the likes of Tony Robbins as well as multibillion...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Scott Walker is one of the world’s foremost experts on negotiation. When hostage situations, kidnappings, or cyber attacks put lives and livelihoods at stake, Scott is the crisis negotiator called in to resolve the chaos. Having successfully negotiated over 300 high-stakes incidents, Scott shares the field-proven principles from his best-selling book "Order Out of Chaos" - hailed as "A Masterclass in Communication Excellence" by The New York Times. Today, Scott trains leaders and teams to negoti...
May 09, 2024•46 min
Can you get PR without hiring an expensive agency? Yes you can. NYC-based PR strategist and podcaster Gloria Chou is here to demystify PR and the media pitching process for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Her methods have helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs get seen and have resulted in over 1 billion organic views for small businesses – with no ads budget. Join as she shares actionable tips and insights from pitching hundreds of solopreneurs, founders and small businesses to outlets like ...
May 02, 2024•28 min
How do you turn rejection into a revolution? Oliver welcomes the legendary Steve Blank – co-creator of the Lean Startup movement and recognized as one of the "Masters of Innovation" by Harvard Business Review. Steve's bestselling book "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" distinguished startups that search for business models from existing companies that execute them – launching the modern entrepreneurship movement. The conversation dives deep into why communication is a force multiplier for founders...
Apr 25, 2024•53 min•Ep. 237
In this special moments episode with Eric Partaker, one of the fastest growing creators on LinkedIn, he shares his approach to ideating and creating engaging content that provides value to his audience of over 500,000 followers. Eric emphasizes the importance of living a multidimensional and holistic life, moving away from the "hustle" mindset and finding balance across health, wealth, and relationships. He advises being intentional about allocating time and energy to high-value activities that ...
Apr 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 236
Do you want to learn the secrets of effective communication? Join Oliver for an insightful conversation with Howie Chan, a renowned branding expert, on "The Healthy Brand" podcast. In this episode titled "The Secrets of a Master Communicator - How to Speak and Persuade like a CEO," Oliver delves into the art of persuasive communication, dispel three common myths about communication and share the five essential skills every leader must possess to communicate effectively. We also discuss practical...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr
Total content overload or 15 hour workweeks – what will AI bring? In this eye-opening conversation, Oliver speaks with Dr. Léa Steinacker, an award-winning social scientist, AI expert, podcaster and bestselling author. Co-authored with Miriam Meckel, her new book on AI, ”Alles überall auf einmal" became an instant bestseller in Germany. Léa explains that AI will likely have as much of an impact on our communication landscape as the internet had on our information landscape. She provides insights...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 234
Reflecting on 2024, Oliver shares his 7 most important ideas and learnings of the year to date. Understanding these helps you not just navigate the fast-moving world of 2024, but enjoy it more. Oliver discusses how to develop ‘charisma on tap’, the 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking, how to build million-dollar companies, and much more. Welcome to Speak Like a CEO, hosted by communications expert and bestselling author Oliver Aust. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to communicate like the top 1% of CEOs t...
Mar 28, 2024•7 min•Ep. 233
