Ryan Foland speaks with Paul Epstein, keynote speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Paul talk about the 3 P’s that one should focus on whilst preparing to get on stage; purpose, pivot and practice.
Mapping your presentation. Ryan Foland speaks with Sarah Weise, speaker, author, and business woman. She is the CEO and founder of a successful marketing company, BIXA. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Sarah talk about the importance of mapping out the journey, the highs and lows, of your presentation. One of the key messages in this interview is that you have to vary your talk with different elements to keep your audience engaged. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice...
Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, speaker, author, AI expert, and a UN adviser. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about the importance of being a storyteller, and how the way you tell your story or what story you tell changes every time you are set to give a speech. One of the key messages in this interview is that you have to adapt your speech to the needs of your audience. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on how to become an adaptive speaker.
Making a lasting impression with your keynote. Ryan Foland speaks with Rebecca Heiss, keynote speaker, author, and founder of self-awareness app, ‘Icueity’. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Rebecca talk about the biology of our stone-age brains and how we can train our brains to interpret the physiological messages our bodies keep sending us. One of the key messages in this interview is that while speaking as a speaker, you should focus on just the one piece of information that yo...
Mastering your pre-talk routine. Ryan Foland speaks with Rachel Gotto, a rapid transformational therapy (RTT) expert and a motivational speaker. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Rachel talk about navigating through the digital world as a speaker, drawing analogies from their passion of the ocean and boats. One of the key messages in this interview is how one's pre-talk routine is directly linked with the success of their talk. Tune in for an interview full of ideas and advice on h...
Ryan Foland speaks with Todd Palmer, a keynote speaker, author, and business coach. He is the founder of Extraordinary Advisors and has more than 25 years of experience in the entrepreneurship world. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Todd talk about the value of storytelling and being authentic. Todd explains how the audience will be far more engaged if they can find themselves in your story. One of the key messages in this interview is that people will remember how you make them feel, so ...
From Keynote to E-note. Ryan Foland speaks with Eric Sim, a managing director at UBS Investments Bank, turned speaker with over 2 million followers on LinkedIn. He's a founder of the Institute of Life, whose mission is to help professionals become successful at work and in life. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Eric talk about the ups and downs of navigating through this pandemic as a speaker. They stress on the importance of the role social media will play in getting you booked to speak ...
Ryan Foland speaks with Dan Gingiss, customer experience speaker, coach, and social media expert. Over the years Dan has helped multiple businesses create experiences that have benefited their customers. In this episode of our series, Ryan and Dan talk about the best ways to deliver customer service, and how it's a good idea to put yourself in your customers’ shoes when making integral business decisions. One of the key messages in this interview is that businesses should use customer feedback a...
How to have better conversations. Ryan Foland talks with Dr. Jason Richardson, speaker, leadership coach and olympic psychologist. Dr. Richardson has been working closely with high performance teams, athletes and executives. A former BMX athlete, he is also a TV pundit, commentating at international events for BMX competitions. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Jason talk about how to have those hard conversations, how to slow down to go faster, and how to ask questions, d...
Amplifying your message online. Ryan Foland talks to Topeka K. Sam, speaker, advocate and the founder and executive director of ‘The Ladies of Hope Ministries’. She has been working relentlessly to get the voices of women heard, especially those of color and in prison, with the aim of resolving their issues and to change the way the legal system works. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Topeka talk about the gender inequality and racial injustices that have plagued our comm...
Ryan Foland speaks with entrepreneur, motivational speaker and magician Vinh Giang. Winner of the South Australia Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Vinh left his professional career to create a platform to teach magic to students from around the globe. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Vinh discuss the state of the speaking industry in the COVID-19 situation that we're all in. Vinh shares his story about the path he took to take his venture online, the hurdles that he ...
Ryan Foland speaks with Charlie Mechem, an expert on effective communication with over 60 years of speaking experience. In this special edition podcast, Charlie offers advice for speakers who now have to operate in a time where there is civil unrest. It is an open and powerful conversation. Many speakers are anxious about what is going to happen in the future, and this can lead to immobility, but you can acknowledge that the world is changing, and you can be part of that change or you can resist...
Ryan Foland speaks with Samantha Kelly, the Tweeting Goddess, a leading expert on building community through Twitter. She has been using Twitter to create networks of support through the hashtag #SelfIsolationHelp. In this episode of our COVID-19 special series, Ryan and Samantha dive into what speakers can do to build their community online during quarantines and lockdowns. They give practical advice on how to engage with pre-existing communities or build one yourself. One of the key messages i...
Handling difficult financial situations. Ryan Foland speaks with Winnie Sun, the Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners. A leading financial expert, she is a CNBC Financial Advisor Council Member and a “top advisor” speaker at national industry events. In this episode of our COVID19 special series, Ryan and Winnie dive into what speakers can do to get on their feet financially in troubling times. Whether you have prepared for an emergency situation or not, whether you are still getting p...
Rebubble, reinvent, and make the transition. Ryan Foland speaks with Brian Fanzo, an innovative thought leader and global expert on transitioning to digital and live video. In this episode of our COVID19 special series, they look at how to rebubble and reinvent right now. One of the key messages in this interview is the need for transparency — the more transparent you are today, the easier it will be for you to adapt to uncalculated change and failure tomorrow. Tune in for a rapid-fire interview...
Ryan Foland speaks with Shep Hyken, Mary Drumond and Dan Gingiss, the global leading experts on customer service. In this episode of our COVID19 special series—they look at what has, and hasn’t, changed when it comes to offer great customer service to your audiences and event planners. One of the key messages in this interview is to cultivate empathy—the best customer service comes from being able to understand how your customers feels and what they need. Tune in for an interview chock full of i...
We are looking for ways to help our speakers and event organizers cope with the changes, and have connected with some of the top experts we have in our network. In this special series, we interview speaking experts on how to navigate the Coronavirus as a professional speaker. Ryan Foland speaks with Josh Linkner, an expert on professional speaking, innovation, and thought leadership. In this fast-moving, insight-heavy interview, they discuss 3 key topics: - How to level-up and use this downtime ...
Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and expert speaker and lawyer. In this special episode of World of Speakers, Mitch and Ryan discuss COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, and what implications it can have for speakers, events, and attendees. They will explore what your rights are, what to do moving forward, and the importance of remaining human during such troubling times. We would just like to be clear in stating that while Mitch Jackson is a lawyer, and can give general advice that can ...
Connection, conviction, and Geiger counters. We never pick favourites, but some interviews are so flooded with good advice it is hard to not get excited. This is one of those interviews. Ryan sits down with Brian Burkhart, a speaker, organizer, and coach. His unique perspective enables him to share insight into the industry from all sides. Brian has coached leaders of Fortune 500 companies, TED speakers, Shark Tank contestants, and countless business professionals, helping them communicate and l...
Creating experiences through empathy. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gallaher. Laura is an organizational psychologist, speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. She is the founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge, which she started in 2013. Laura’s key topics are self-awareness, accountability, trust-building, and team cohesion. In this insightful podcast, Ryan and Laura explore the connections between psychology, acting, professional speaking, and audience engagement. Laura also shares an innovative m...
Don't be a speaker, be the speaker. Ryan Foland speaks with Ryan Avery. Ryan Avery went from never having spoke on stage to winning the Toastmasters World Championships, launching his career as a public speaker. However, it took 3-4 years before he hit the professional level. Now he is booked for 75 international keynotes a year. Sprinkled with acronyms and new words, this entertainingly insightful interview shares ideas on how to transition from public to professional speaker, how to connect wi...
Preparation, practice, prayer, presence. Ryan Foland speaks with Tara Jaye Frank, leadership development expert, speaker, and writer of “Say Yes: A Woman's Guide to Advancing her Professional Purpose”. Tara Jaye speaks internationally on topics such as leading with purpose, inclusion as a business driver, emotional intelligence, and advancing women. Listen to this podcast to find out: 1. The 4 things Tara Jaye does for each talk: preparation, practice, prayer and presence. 2. How to find out wha...
The neuroscience of audience engagement. Ryan Foland speaks with, David Meerman Scott, a professional speaker and marketing strategist. He has authored several books on marketing, including “The New Rules of Marketing and PR” and is one of the forefront thoughts-leaders on using content marketing to connect with audiences. In this jam-packed podcast, Ryan and David explore how to connect personally and individually with audience members as a strategy for growing your fan base. For high-level spe...
Ryan Foland speaks with Shep Hyken, a customer service expert and thought-leader. He is a National Speakers Association hall of fame speaker, and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Ryan and Shep talk about how to progress your career as a professional speaker, with a variety of ideas on how to build your business depending on what level you are (entry level to seasoned pro). Listen to this podcast to find out: - The different types and levels of speakers, who makes the...
Building credibility through podcasting. Ryan Foland speaks with Mary Drumond, a fellow podcaster who hosts the show The Voices of Customer Experience. In her podcast she interviews CX thought-leaders, executives, researchers, academia and Customer Experience front-liners. She is also editor-in-chief of the Voices of CX Blog. Ryan and Mary talk about how speakers can use podcasting as another stage, helping to build your credibility as a speaker while acting as a showreel for both your speaking ...
Mastering Facebook Live. Ryan Foland speaks with Mari Smith, the Queen of Facebook. She is one of the world’s foremost experts on Facebook marketing, and has been featured on Forbes’ perennial Top Social Media Power Influencers lists. As an author and speaker, she shares insights on the latest trends and best practices for businesses looking to increase their social influence and build their businesses with social media. Ryan and Mari talk a lot about how speakers can use Facebook, and specifica...
Cultivating a powerful voice. Ryan Foland speaks with Arthur Samuel Joseph, the founder and chairman of the Vocal Awareness Institute. Arthur is widely-recognized as one of the world’s foremost communication strategists and authorities on the human voice. He teaches communication mastery through a disciplined regimen of highly-specific techniques designed to cultivate an embodied and enhanced leadership presence, as well as personal presence, through body language techniques, vocal warm-ups, and...
Humor, storytelling, and 14 ways to get more bookings. In this episode of World of Speakers, our host Ryan Foland talks to Ty Bennett, the founder of Leadership Inc., a speaking and training company, and writer of four best-selling books on leadership. Ty gives roughly a hundred talks a year, and was one of the youngest speakers ever to receive the CSP Designation from the National Association of Speakers – less than 5% of the world’s speakers earn this honor. Ryan and Ty explore key topics like...
How to get on more stages. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gassner Otting, an international speaker who talks about success and living life by your own standards, not those of others. She inspires audiences around the world to push past the doubt and indecision that hold them back—including those speakers who feel stuck on small stages. In this candid and free flowing talk, Ryan and Laura discuss numerous topics, from how to use video effectively, to stand up comedy, to how to make meaningful conn...
Ryan Foland speaks with Shane Barker, a professional speaker marketing expert. Shane has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Influencer Marketing, and teaches at UCLA on personal branding and influencer marketing. In this fast-paced and funny podcast, Ryan and Shane talk about how to use networking to increase your influence and get more bookings. Even if you are not speaking, events are some of the best places to get your name out there and meet new people who can help ...
