Speaking Of Speaking

As a speaker you know there is a certain timbre or tone or 'voice' to speaking. It's something you've no doubt worked hard at perfecting. Did you know there is a 'face' to speaking? Our guest today is Michelle Butt. Michelle holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert.   After more than 10 years of studying human communication and creating the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, Michelle has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people to believe in someone else enough to buy from them. By creating and implementing the F.A.S.T Method (Facial Acuity Sales Tactics), she has helped herself and many other coaches and consultants to use the face of others as the blueprint and catalyst for gaining a client and increasing their business’s success and revenue.   Michelle has been featured at TedXToronto, Reinvention Radio and OMTimes Magazine.   Today Michelle and Carl explore in more detail the &apo

There are thousands of speaking opportunities out there, all across the world. Even during a global pandemic people are finding ways to speak and elevate their businesses, brands, and passion projects. How do you find those speaking gigs?  PODCASTS, for one! Our guest today explores the world of what it takes to be a podcast guest.  Case Lane is a global writer, podcaster, entrepreneur, traveler, and the founder of Ready Entrepreneur.  Her business prepares aspiring entrepreneurs to understand how to take advantage of technology and global resources to achieve lifestyle freedom by starting their own online business.  A former diplomat, consultant and corporate executive, Case has been educated in communications, political science, business, law and economics.  Case helps professionals, writers, entrepreneurs and other public speakers understand and navigate the growing podcast industry as guest speakers.    Download her free guest checklist here:https://www.caselane.net/checklistGot a question about something

It’s been said many times over, when it comes to speaking and in business, content is King. Ask yourself this question:  are you giving your content the royal treatment, or the royal flush? Are your potential clients and buyers gravitating to you based on the content and value you provide? In this the final episode of a three part series, Carl explores how to create compelling content that elevates your credibility and lines up more of the referrals and clients you want. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.c

Even virtual stages can leave a lasting impression. Which one are you leaving?  When people see you and hear you do they see you as professional?  Expert who knows their stuff? Credible and authoritative?  Truth is how you look and sound is just as important in the virtual world as it is in the physical world. In this episode Car will explore what you need to do to make your professionalism and credibility stand out every time you're on a virtual stage.  Here is a link to  a fantastic offer Carl will mention in this episode too!  https://e.sparxo.com/Podcast-Launch-Made-Simple-Workshop-Week-NovGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-start

There's a new normal in the world of speaking:  THE VIRTUAL STAGE!  It used to be as a speaker or ambitious entrepreneur you'd look for opportunities to get on physical stages. Those opportunities still exist. However, virtual stages are becoming more and more common place for speakers to raise their profile and showcase their expertise!  In this episode Carl walks through how to get on those seemingly elusive virtual stages! Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www

Fear. Ego. The inner you.  What affects your ability to speak your truth when you are sharing with an audience?  In this episode Carl's guest, Brian Tohana, shares his insights on how to be the most authentic YOU, you can be all the time, whether it's on stage, in meetings, or even in your own space. Follow Brian's journey through his social media channels. He posts updates regularly.  Here is his link to Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BrianTohana/Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Fol

Have you often wondered what it would take to write a book?  Kimberley Day is the person you need to talk to!  She's helped countless entrepreneurs get pen to paper. She's then given them the marketing plan to get the word out about their expertise. Guess what that in includes?  You guessed it!  SPEAKING!  As much as Carl believes the quickest, most effective way to grow your business and position yourself as an expert is to speak, Kimberley believes another great way is to GET PUBLISHED!  And she has a great system to help you do it...so you can get out and speak more about your expertise that's now in print (which makes it that much more real! Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy

We're diving deep into this today...frankly there's been a lot of misinformation out there...and it's not just in politics. Yes, it's very prevalent in the political world. Still there are entrepreneurs and business professionals out there in our world who are walking the slippery slope of misinforming and misleading prospective and current clients, even if they don't mean to do it. In this episode Carl Richards exposes some of the traps speakers can easily fall into that can have a perilous effect on your brand. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podc

These are unprecedented times we are living in. On our last episode we chatted about pivoting your business and speaking during a global pandemic. Today, we have something quite different.  Imagine your entire industry grinding to a sudden halt!  Through no fault of your own, you've been given the orders to stay home!  Marching orders you could never imagine in a million years!  Well, it's happened in many industries, from airlines to the entertainment world. My guest today is Wes Mack. Wes is an actor, musician, director, writer..He has many credentials to his name and claims to fame, including having toured with Shania Twain Back in 2015.  And, like a lot of performers, he's sidelined! In this episode Wes talks about how he's keeping himself busy in self isolation, while staying focused on what's important!Check out Wes's musical work here:http://wesmackmusic.comGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a g

These are very interesting times we are living in currently. A lot of businesses, large and small, have been hugely impacted by the global Corona-virus Pandemic.  If speaking is something you do or were wanting to embrace this year to reach more of your ideal client, all is not lost. Many people are shifting from speaking on physical platforms and stages to speaking virtually. In this episode Carl shares how you can get started with virtual speaking, even if you've never done it before!  Easily and effectively, without seeming like a pushy sales person. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe where

As a person who's spent a lot of time performing on radio and on stage, I know a thing or two about getting psyched up for a show or a talk.  There's a guy who knows it even better than I do as he's not only studied performance, he's spent his entire life performing and speaking in some capacity...and he's talking on them today!  Nicholas Arnold is an entertainer, comedian, writer and speaker based in Toronto, Canada. He's a graduate of Vancouver film school. As a physical comedian he's performed on various stages (has even played Jerry Lewis!) and recently spoke on the TEDx stage. Today he's sharing his thoughts beyond the stage, any beyond the talk. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get star

On a previous podcast we talked on how important stories are for your talk. We're going to pick it up from there and expand on the storytelling theme and give you some solid pointers on how to tell your story. Yes, there is a method!   Stories don't happen by magic. They do take careful planning...and you want to make sure you are, not only telling the RIGHT one, but telling it the RIGHT way!  Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-sol

Speaking is a wide open playing field that, in all honesty, not a lot of people are playing. There are no shortages of speaking opportunities, from stages to podcasts...yet, so many entrepreneurs are leaving money on the table by NOT speaking!  Are you one of them?Carl's guest today is Jessica Yarbrough. Jessica is a genius at showing entrepreneurs how to build an expert platform, rapidly raise their value, build their credibility online and attract high paying clients. She travels the world teaching and inspiring entrepreneurs and helping them grow their influence and make the income and impact they desire. Oh, and guess what?  She speaks...A LOT!  Check out Jessica's High End Sales Mastery Event: http://www.highendsalesmastery.com/high-end-sales-mastery-eventGot a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have

Radio has been around for over 100 years. Through all the other mediums it's still on of the most portable, most popular, and most financially sustaining.  In this episode we chat with  Speaking of Speaking's 'Big Voice' guy Matt Soper on his take on radio, the podcast world, and how speaking has leveled up his career.  Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.co

Books, movies, television shows. What do they all have in common? They are story based. Stories are a multi billion dollar industry. I know it seems simple, when we think of movies as an example. Think of it this way, Your talk is no different than a movie:  It's your movie! Make sure it has a good story. In this episode Carl talks about the power of stories and how to go about making them a part of your next talk. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/co

There is a lot of election fever in both Canada and the US. It's during an election year that we tend to look at and contrast speaking skills especially when it comes to debates. Not only that, we see a lot of ads and campaigning that is designed to let you the voting public know who's the best person/party for the job...but how does it really measure up when you compare it to the real business and speaking world? In this the 31st episode Carl explores the issues of real world speaking and political rhetoric. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking her

We are less than 3 months away from a new year and a new decade. Looking back on business and the business of speaking, what's changed?  How have you changed? How have these changes in this past ten years influenced how you, not only do business but communicate? In this 30th episode of Speaking Of Speaking Carl explores where speaking is heading for business in 2020 and beyond! Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFol

Picture it. You're in a networking setting where everyone has to stand up and deliver their 'elevator pitch.' Same old, same old. Literally. Everyone sounds like the same old tired, dull, boring, elevator pitch. Not very memorable is it. Imagine delivering that 30 second or minute pitch with so much power you can't help but get leads!  Say good bye to that tired old elevator pitch and HELLO to YOUR Ultimate Power Pitch!Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://

So it's the day before, or maybe even the day of your talk. Are you ready? Or shall I ask, do you know what you need to do before you step on the stage to ensure you're talk will run smoothly? In this episode Carl explains what you need to do ahead of time to ensure not only does your talk time run without a hitch, but you look professional and on your game!Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFollow us on Instag

Are you an expert speaker, or an expert who speaks? There is a difference. In this fast paced, technology driven world you want to position yourself as a visible expert who shares their knowledge and expertise with every audience. Just how do you do that?  In this episode Carl explains how positioning yourself as a speaker makes a huge difference in your business. Got a question about something you heard today? Have a great suggestion for a topic or know someone who should be a guest? Reach out to us:askcarl@carlspeaks.caIf you're ready to take the plunge and join the over 3 million people who have joined the podcast space, we'd love to hear your idea and help you get started! Book your Podcast Strategy Session today:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/get-started/Never miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcast by clicking here:https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.buzzsprout.com/Follow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcast-solutions-made-simpleFollow us on Instagram