Before You Speak: The Pre-Game Rituals That Actually Work
Most speakers sabotage themselves before they even get on stage.Some wing it. Others over-hype themselves. Many cling to lucky charms or last-minute cramming. The result? Nerves, shaky delivery, and l...
17 Sep 202523min
Stop Performing, Start Connecting | Rebecca Williams on Presenting That Moves People
Most presenters polish slides and still feel the room slip away. In this conversation with Rebecca Williams, co-author of Presenting Presenting: The Art of Public Speaking and How to Do It Better, we ...
11 Sep 202545min
Start Standing Out: Normal Is Boring.
SUMMARYMost of us spend our lives trying to blend in; at work, in friendships, even on stage. But the harder we chase acceptance, the more invisible we become.In this episode, I share my own story of ...
3 Sep 202521min
The 3 Rules of Communication Every Leader Needs | Lucille Ossai
Leaders don’t fail because they lack ideas — they fail because they can’t communicate them.In this episode, I sit down with Lucille Ossai, award-winning communications trainer and author of Influence ...
27 Aug 202548min
How to Stop Feeling Ignored: Practical Strategies for Being Heard at Work and in Life
Feeling ignored is one of the most quietly painful experiences a person can have -- whether it's happening at work, in relationships, or when you're putting yourself out there online and hearing nothi...
20 Aug 202540min
Trust & First Impressions - Ex-Secret Service Agent Brad Beeler
Mastering Human Interaction: Insights from a Former US Secret Service Agent with Brad BeelerSUMMARYIn this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball welcomes Brad Beeler, a former US Secret Service...
13 Aug 202550min
Charisma Killers: Stop Sabotaging Your Stage Presence
Identifying and Overcoming Common Charisma Killers in Your PresentationsSummaryIn this episode, presentation coach John discusses why some presentations fail to connect despite clear, confident, and s...
6 Aug 202510min
How to Be Funny on Purpose: Joel Morris on the Craft of Comedy
Unlocking the Secrets of Comedy with Joel MorrisSummaryIn this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball delves into the intricacies of comedy with Joel Morris, the prolific comedy writer behind be...
30 Jul 202543min
