Do you want to know how to confidently connect with an unseen audience? David Otey will show us how to own the virtual stage. David Otey gets it. He understands the challenges of presenting technical material. In the 1990s, while working as a broadcast engineer, David made a presentation at a conference of his peers. Immediately after lunch (i.e., naptime), people began dozing off as he started to narrate his slides. He knew then something had to change. Thus, he began his study of effective com...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr
Do you know how to have difficult conversations in order to advocate for yourself in all aspects of your life? Do you want to learn how? Ming Shelby has dedicated her career to inspiring students, teachers, and administrators through positive learning experiences. She believes that courage is the most critical ingredient for personal transformation. She is now building a community of courage beyond the classroom to support kids and adults. You can catch her sharing stories of courage on the podc...
May 21, 2020•1 hr
George Bernard Shaw said, “The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language.” Sandi Small is an accent coach. She trains American actors to British up their accent and their role. Sandi noticed that American actors were confused about the numerous British accents and many coaches are too generic in accent training: they teach all of the accents, but do not specialize in one. She decided to specialize in the standard British accent, otherwise known as ‘received...
May 14, 2020•1 hr
If you want anything in life, don’t wait for it to come to you. Go and make things happen. If you can lift others in the process, your chances of success increase even more. Michael Schirtzer is a standup comedian and slam poet born in New York and raised in Los Angeles. Since starting in the backroom of a comedy club in 2014, he and his writing have appeared on NBC Sports, The Jimmy Dore Show, TYT, and KPFK. He has also co-written and appeared in videos with Joe Hanson of Joe Goes receiving upw...
May 07, 2020•1 hr
Whether you are a speaker or not, there is no doubt that we all have expertise that can leave an impact in the world once it is shared. As the Founder of www.GetSpeakingGigsNow.com, Leisa Reid mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and ultimately attract their ideal clients through speaking. As a speaker herself, Leisa has successfully booked and delivered over 500 speaking engagements. In her book, Get Speaking Gigs Now, she shares her 7 Step System to Getti...
Apr 30, 20200
Do you truly know what being healthy means? Being healthy goes beyond the "normal" everyday life changes of exercising and eating healthy. It involves our mental health as well as our physical health. Deanna Blair is the founder of Spot the DOTS (Developing. Optimal. Talents. Soulfully - Connecting minds, bodies, and souls for a healthier lifestyle.) Deanna helps people understand that MENTAL ILLNESS can be overcome by creating healthier lifestyles and by changing our environment. By creating he...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr
Megan Lyons has shared her game-changing approach to wellness with thousands of people through personalized health coaching, corporate and group wellness programs, and motivational and educational speaking. As founder and owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, she’s deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest. Megan is the author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” a Top 10 Amazon Bestseller in Nutrition. Her Lyo...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr
Listen today to learn why "funny is the honey that makes your stories stick." Ray Engan was a shy little boy who used to avoid talking to strangers by walking inside the safety of his Mom's wrap around skirts. He went on to a career in stand-up comedy, performing with and writing for some of America's best comedians. He left comedy for corporate America, and immediately found failure in the business world... until he added the skill of connecting through comedy to the business world. He became a...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr
Are your fears creating negative energy? Angel Marie will show us how to release that negative energy and shine on. Ever since she was a small child, Angel Marie has been a beacon of light. She always brought people together, making them laugh and smile. Since that time, she has immersed herself in learning about energy, light, and healing. As a Reiki Master, Empowerment Coach, Master Speaker, author of a National Best-Selling Book, and creator of the Elite Reiki Certification System and the Shi...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr
What does your road to success look like? Is it straight and narrow? A smooth and easy drive where your car can coast on cruise control? Or is it like Erin’s road: long, winding, and full of potholes, construction, and roadblocks? Don’t be afraid of those roadblocks, and don’t worry if you haven’t finished your journey. Ultimately you will still get to the place you are supposed to be. It just might be different than what you had originally imagined—perhaps even better. And you will arrive at yo...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr
Kristin Crockett is passionate about people living their courageous destiny NOW. She is a nationally renowned speaker, coach, and soon to be an author. Her book, “Courageous Destiny – 111 Secrets to Limitless Leadership, Power and Sales,” is due out in 2020. When Kristin works with people, they grow their sales and businesses FAST. Kristin has over twenty years of corporate sales experience, where she resided in the top 1% of all global sales. She was a sales leader. Kristin loves sales and beli...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr
Imagine what your life would be like if you lived on the other side of fear! Christie Moore is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Breakthrough Coach. She teaches women how to break free from limiting beliefs and live on the other side of fear. Imagine turning fear to focus, pain to power, and difficulty to determination. It was through her own personal turbulent time of devastation, shame, and feeling like a complete failure, that she discovered her limiting beliefs and gained clarity. ...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr
Laurel Felt, Ph.D., the founder and CEO of HeartFelt Speaking, returns to share more insights on storytelling. She helps purpose-driven women and allies, like entrepreneurs and activists, to translate their big ideas into powerful stories and easy-to-understand messages that they can confidently deliver on TEDx stages, in coffee shops, and everywhere in between. In addition to coaching one-on-one, Laurel also teaches online courses and facilitates workshops for many notable organizations. Laurel...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr
Lourdes Ortiz created her podcast Unveil the Leader to help you prepare for your strenuous, long-distance journey to success. Lourdes is a Human Resources specialist, corporate trainer, triathlete, and bi-lingual motivational speaker. She helps companies and individuals prepare for the strenuous, long-distance journey of business and personal success. As a young woman, she came to this country with high hopes of pursuing the American dream. But after an unexpected turn of events, she soon found ...
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr
Do you want to learn how to transform your past and find your purpose in just 90 days? What if you could stop the same things from happening over and over again? Decision drives commitment, be committed to yourself; YOU are worth it! Angela Marie is driven every day to help people just like you. Allow her to share with you a defining moment and a resulting "compelling story" that brought her to where she is today. Angela Marie coaches people like you on exactly what to do to reclaim your voice a...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr
Do you consider yourself spiritual? Are you afraid of what others may say if you share your spiritual experiences? Well, Robin Cotè is not. She has decided to share her spiritual experience in her new book, “Soul Stirrings.” Robin is a muscle car enthusiast, radio and show business personality, author, tranformational soul coach and speaker. She is a Studio Director for Dave Pratt’s Star Worldwide Networks and currently produces over 25 shows, along with hosting her own show, Get Real With Robin...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr
Although life can be chaotic and scary at times, we all need to fly through it as best we can. There is no one better equipped to help people do that than Cassandra Pavolic. Despite her fear of heights, Cassandra spent 25 years as an aerialist with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Las Vegas shows. As a life coach, Cassy is helping other people confront their fears, whatever they may be. “Yes, it’s scary,” she says. “But there’s something about the thrill of doing something yo...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr
Laurel Felt, Ph.D., is the founder and CEO of HeartFelt Speaking. She helps purpose-driven women and allies, like entrepreneurs and activists, to translate their big ideas into powerful stories and easy-to-understand messages that they can confidently deliver on TEDx stages, in coffee shops, and everywhere in between. In addition to coaching one-on-one, Laurel also teaches online courses and facilitates workshops for many notable organizations. Laurel also donates her time to amplify marginalize...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr
Find out how to look for small things in life and learn to express appreciation, love, and gratitude for them along the way. ‘Nurse’ Jesse does more than care for a person’s physical needs. She promotes, trains, fosters, and develops new dimensions of life in others. She sees a ‘healthy life’ as a wholesome, holistic life. Wellness is not only about the body, but the whole person. Wellness includes positive thinking and a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Her mission is to help people realize thei...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr
Failure can equal success. No matter how many times you fail, use the lessons from your failures, double down in your efforts, and you eventually will end up ahead of where you started. Anthony Michael Russo is a Dallas based speaker and emcee who has hosted events all over the country, large and small. He's the official on-field host for several of the NCAA championships, including College World Series in Omaha and the men's Final Four. Anthony assists in several charity events as a host and em...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr
Did you know that Tango is a perfect tool for team building and leadership development? Listen and learn about the "hidden gifts" of Tango and how it can be applied to life, work, and even spiritual practice (it is a creative form of moving meditation). Ilona Glinarsky, the founder of TangoToSuccess.com, is a 25-year veteran of social partner dance (Salsa and Argentine Tango), a 2019 finalist of the Southern California Tango Championship, and an award-winning educator and life coach. She has wor...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr
If you don’t like the results you are getting in life, make different choices. Sarah Ordo did, and she is living her best life. Sarah Ordo is your not so typical millennial girl, just craving to make moves and leave her mark on the world! She is a bit of a do-it-all kind of girl and seriously does ALL the things. She is an entrepreneur and the owner of 24Luxe Hair & Makeup here in Detroit, an on-location hair and makeup team for weddings and events. She is also a licensed makeup artist, self...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr
Do you love your pet? Or do you connect with your pet? Understanding that difference can significantly improve your life. Jamie Lee is an Animal Relationship Expert, Animal Reiki (RAY KEY) Teacher and founder of Animal Bonds. She is a speaker and author of “Whispers of Wisdom – your pet has all the answers. She’s also been featured in the best-selling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul and her articles have been published in Cesar’s Way and Pet Scene magazines. Jamie is active in animal resc...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr
Sometimes, when you need to make significant changes, you need to get away from your daily routine. Businesses do it regularly by holding off-site meetings. Time spent away allows you to focus on what matters most and make the necessary changes to achieve your goals. Frankly Coaching is about improving work-life balance by reducing the impact of stress and increasing vitality to help clients achieve their goals. Puja’s techniques are a comfortable balance between the scientific and the spiritual...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr
When Erin Marcus had to handle a really mad, very large, Canada Goose, she was beyond nervous. She was AFRAID. Find out the lessons she learned facing that fear. Erin Marcus is an award-winning, nationally renowned speaker, author, and consultant, who has been creating business successes for nearly 20 years. She has spoken for top organizations such as Coldwell Banker, Highland Capital, Baird & Warner, Thrivent Financial, and US Bank, to name a few. Regardless of the setting, there is a cons...
Oct 17, 20190
Do you find yourself having material or professional success and still being unhappy? Find out how to find your true calling and the happiness that comes with it. Chelley Canales is an entrepreneur based in Denver, Colorado. She is the Founder and Spiritual Spark Plug of lighthouse/haven, a hub created to inspire, connect, and provide resources for awakening souls. She is a teacher, speaker, podcast/on-camera host, blogger, and author with a firecracker spirit in a form that can hardly contain i...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr
Every day we have the opportunity to create our own reality. Why not create one you LOVE?! With the help of future pacing, you can do just that. Meghan is a health coach and trainer, whose goal is to empower all women to feel Fit & Fierce. Her wheelhouse is the intersection of muscles and mindset. For years she believed that being the smallest version of herself would make her happy. It turns out this couldn’t have been farther from the truth. She was finally able to overcome her patterns of...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr
Many of us share our thoughts on social media. Often, we do it through the ideas of others that we share. We can connect with people we otherwise would not have via these shared thoughts. Today, my friend and producer, Robin, and I will discuss our favorite shared thoughts and why they resonate with us. Robin Cotè is the author of "Victim No More!" It is her journey through the morass of abuse and loss, ultimately revealing her self-worth, preservation, and accountability. Her message, "It's up ...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr
Jewelle Colwell Boldt is an award-winning actress, film and television producer. Jewelle is also a published author of both fiction and nonfiction. She has always been aware of her purpose to bring light and heightened awareness to the world through the power of story. Jewelle’s world changed dramatically in the summer of 2015, the trauma causing her to require emergency surgery later that year, after which she nearly died in post-op. At this point, Jewelle’s focus evolved to include her own sto...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr
Do you want to learn how to live a strong and courageous life? Then listen today to Brandy Edwards. Brandy Edwards is a Texas-based attorney turned Empowerment Speaker and Coach with an emphasis on self-love. She created The Self-Love Challenge to motivate, empower, and challenge women, as well as young girls, to love themselves while they work on themselves, in all aspects of their lives and without conditions. Brandy is a health and fitness enthusiast that embraces self-love as a lifestyle, is...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr