Synopsis
Discover how The Reluctant Speakers Club 'How to Make Powerful Speeches podcast' can help you to inspire others with your ideas - offline and online. No matter what your line of business or profession, you need to make it easy for others to hear you messages, understand who you are, what you do, and how you can help each other.
Episodes
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Why Today's Leaders Must Hone New Communication Skills
23/07/2014 Duration: 19minPublic speaking master Eamonn O'Brien speaks with digital marketing strategist and mentor Krishna De about: Why Today's Leaders Must Hone New Communication Skills.
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How do You Solve Common SME Communication Problems
24/06/2014 Duration: 04minEamonn O'Brien interviews Life and Business Coach Mary Corbett and they discuss common staff communication issues faced by SME owners and what to do about them.
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5 Tips From the World of Fitness Training for Speakers
20/06/2014 Duration: 10minEamonn O'Brien interview personal trainer Matt Corbett of kiwifit.ie about what it really takes to get physical fitness results (and how these lessons can be applied by those who'd like to boost their public speaking abilities).
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Why Startups Need to Think Beyond Big Ideas to Win Investments
13/06/2014 Duration: 21minPublic speaking mentor Eamonn O'Brien interviews techpreneur Chris Byrne of SensorPro about why startups need to think beyond big ideas to win investments.
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Lessons From A Professional Photographer
13/06/2014 Duration: 14minSufefire ways to Capture Photos That Can Boost Your Impact as a Speaker Listen in as Eamonn O'Brien interviews professional protographer Justin Mac Innes about what it takes to capture photos that engage and inspire others.
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Why interaction matters to speakers - How to use interaction to boost your connection with any audience
06/03/2014 Duration: 18min -
When, why and how to use video as a speaker
24/12/2013 Duration: 19minEamonn O'Brien interviews video coach Lottie Hearn about when, why and how speakers should use video to boost the impact of their speeches.
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Do Your Audiences Hang on to Your Every Word?
10/12/2013 Duration: 11minShould you favour stories over facts when you take to the podium? Sure, you will need both as a speaker... ...but here are some case in point thoughts on why giving the nod to stories can boost your ability to truly engage your audiences. In today's podcast interview, I'm delighted to welcome Oisin Browne, author of the popular book 'The Binman's Guide to Selling', on how storytelling can help your audience to see more value in your ideas and words. Why Storytelling Can Make Your Ideas More Interesting and Memorable Listen in as we chat about: How you can learn from those who sell in industries other than your own Why storytellng matters when you want to promote products or ideas The secret to using stories to connect emotionally with any audience Why stories must be authentic to carry more weight Details versus stories. Which should win out and why? Why your motivations must be clear to your audience Key lessons you can learn from successful salespeople Why focusing on what you do best is a winning strategy
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Build Greater Reach for Your Stories - Why You Should Embrace Collaboration
08/11/2013 Duration: 10minTribes. Communities. Congregations. Business forums where like minded people come together to share ideas, stories and insights are plentiful online and offline. And recognising that you can't be all things to all people and your limited resources (including time)... ...How do you decide which groups you'll choose to embrace and prioritise? Then, what steps can you take to set the groups you support up for greater success? Listen in to an interview with entrepreneur and PR veteran Eoin Kennedy about: Why sharing your knowledge, insights and idea in mutually beneficial forums really pays, and Why so many Irish social media practitioners, agencies, academics and businesses plan to participate at the new Congregation.ie un-conference in Cong, County Mayo, later this month. How Congregations Can Boost Visibility for Your Messages In today's podcast, Eamonn O'Brien and Eoin discuss: What's happening in Cong on the 30th November Who it's for and how you can earn the right to be there Why businesses should pay mo
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On Getting Paid to Speak - Podcast Episode 7
01/11/2013 Duration: 15minDo you have an interest in attracting paid speaking engagements - adding to those you already enjoy or maybe even starting from scratch? Are you an experienced speaker or trainer with an expertise that's of value to audiences in Ireland or overseas? If so or you'd like to explore how you could reach that point... ...There's a brand new group you should know about. In a further interview with Sean Weafer - a business development and communications coach, author of the High Trust Advisor, and an award winning international keynote speaker... Discover why the rejuvenated Professional Speaking Association of Ireland may be important to you In today's podcast, your host Eamonn O'Brien and Sean discuss: Why PSA Ireland has been relaunched and revitalised The surprisingly breadth of topics professional speakers cover What kinds of speakers are most in demand The state of the professional speaking market in Ireland and elsewhere How and why PSA Ireland can help you to speak more, speak better and grow your speaking
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Why You Need to Earn a Higher Quality of Trust Today
24/10/2013 Duration: 12minWithout trust you can't lead or persuade others. But there are degress of trust and you can't assume it will be given to you. And here's the thing. In business and leadership, if you don't earn it - you'll likely undermine your ability to inspire others to support your ideas. In today's post, I'm delighted to interview Sean Weafer - a business development and communications coach, author of The High Trust Advisor, founder of salesdojo.com and, an award winning international keynote speaker. Coming up today, we discuss: What causes us to place trust in some people and not others Why earning greater trust is essential the more you move up the ladder in your business or chosen career Why the level of trust you achieve matters and influences the chances you'll become a go to person when advice is sought What it takes to build a greater platform of credibility The roles that social and emotional intelligence play in whether others believe in you Why ethical selling has become increasingly important today Common m
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How to Use Video Marketing to Boost Visibility For Your Business
22/08/2013 Duration: 08minAs video marketing is playing an increasingly important role in creating visibility for SMEs...Are you on board yet? In this third episode of The Reluctant Speakers Club 'Be Heard and Noticed' Podcast, your host Eamonn O'Brien chats with James Keating, The SME Video Guy, about: Why SMEs need to bother with video marketing in the first place What you need to know to get started How sophisticated you need to be Tops tips for creating a compelling video Rookie mistakes you need to avoid Step by step advice to help you turn your ideas into a final product And more
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Amanda Webb of Spiderworking Answers Eamonn O'Brien's 7 Rapid Fire Questions
02/08/2013 Duration: 02minEamonn O'Brien asks Amanda Webb of Spiderworking.com and Blog Awards Ireland to answers 7 rapid fire questions - includes more tips on content marketing and some revealing answers about what she really thinks.
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Lessons from the Spiderworking Story - From Hamper Lady to Content Marketing Queen
02/08/2013 Duration: 14minIn part 2 an interview by Eamonn O'Brien or Amanda Webb, the founder of Spiderworking.com and co-founder of Blog Awards Ireland - Amanda shares her story about how she grew an internationally aclaimed social media business from an investment of just €20 and what you should know about creating winning content marketing and social media visibility strategies. Packed with oodles of practical advice and suggestions, learn secrets you can use to have people talking about you online.
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The Reluctant Speakers Club 'Be Heard and Noticed' Podcasts - Episode 1
22/07/2013 Duration: 28minEamonn O'Brien interviews Amanda Webb, founder of Spiderworking.com and co-founder of Blog Awards Ireland. In this episode you'll hear why a rejuvenated Blog Awards Ireland is taking off again, how to boost your blogs to make them more engaging and compelling, and how to make sure you've got winning content marketing and social media strategies in place. Amanda also answers 7 Rapid Fire Questions from Eamonn, with responses you'll want to hear.