Best Mike Bova Podcasts (2024)

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E.116: Park Howell | The Business of Story 48:48

17d ago48:48

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Ryan Foland speaks with Park Howell, who is a business storytelling consultant, podcast host, and keynote speaker.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Park delve into the power of storytelling in building trust and connection.Tune in for an interview packed with ideas and tips on refining your public speaking skills and staying relevant …

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E.115: Jeff Harry | Unleashing Your Inner Speaker 58:31

1M ago58:31

58:31

Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Harry who is a Positive Psychology Play Speaker. He shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff discuss the importance of embracing failure, sharing authentic stories, and consistently pu…

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E.114: Sally Z | Speaking Story 53:03

3M ago53:03

53:03

Ryan Foland speaks with Sally Z, an Award-Winning & TEDx Speaker, Bravery Expert, Coach and Best-Selling Author.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Sally talk about the framework for persuasive messages: Moment, Meaning, Move and the role of stories in communication, pitching, and connecting with an audience.Tune in for an interview pac…

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E.113: Kit Pang | Act in the Opportunity 55:25

4M ago55:25

55:25

Ryan Foland speaks with Kit Pang, the founder of BostonSpeaks. He is also a Public Speaking Anxiety Expert, a Harvard Business School Speaking Coach and a Cat Dad!In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Kit talk about maintaining a positive mindset even in a challenging situation and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.Tune in fo…

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E.112: Mike Olson | Turning Life’s Challenges Into Speaking Opportunities 46:05

7M ago46:05

46:05

Ryan Foland speaks with Mike Olson, a motivational speaker and a retired professional e-sports player.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mike talk about the importance of using one's voice to communicate intentions and goals effectively. They also discussed the value of not fearing failure and using it to improve oneself.Tune in for an…

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E.111: Neil Sahota | Own the A.I. Revolution 56:48

8M ago56:48

56:48

Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Sahota, an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution, and sought-after speaker.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Neil talk about how artificial intelligence can assist in discovering improved methods for enhancing your int…

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E.110: Berke Brown | Mastering the Art of Living 51:10

10M ago51:10

51:10

Ryan Foland speaks with Berke Brown, a leader in organizational and personal behavior change. He is also the founder of Berke Brown International with a track record of creating sustainable cultural changes for Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and municipal governments. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Berke talk about the true …

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E.109: Tiffani Bova | The Experience Mindset 50:04

11M ago50:04

50:04

Ryan Foland speaks with Tiffani Bova. The global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Growth IQ. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Tiffani talk about staying curious and being passionate about what that topic is so you can literally reach out to everyone.Tune in for…

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E.108: Chris Barton | The Disruptive Thinking and Speaking 42:59

11M ago42:59

42:59

Ryan Foland speaks with Chris Barton. An Innovation Keynote Speaker and the Founder and Creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music. He holds 12 patents and played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Chris talk about adding emotions to the humor to bring th…

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E.107: Max Ringelheim | When Going Viral 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Max talk about how you can feel empowered to want to share your story with others so that they can learn from it.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on having a full grip on your story so you can communicate it properly as a public speaker.By Ryan Foland

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E.106: Mark Willis | Start to Swim Upstream 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

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In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mark talk about giving your audience the pathway, showing them different stories, and helping them understand what it means to partner with you.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to validate your speaking style, and a few certain things you should aim to teach your audience.…

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E.105: Cynthia Zhai | The Joyful Sigh 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

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In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Cynthia talk about how to take the audience on a learning journey with you when you speak.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to stand out and share your own stories authentically.By Ryan Foland

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E.104: Vivian Acquah | Play the PR Game 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Vivian talk about carrot cake as an analogy for DEI, how to activate people and bring them into a certain story funnel, and the importance of having access to tools as a public speaker.Tune in for an interview full of ideas and tips on how to use social media in different ways and learn how to play th…

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E.103: Laura Sicola | Mastering the 3 CS 47:34

2y ago47:34

47:34

Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sicola, a speaker, coach and leadership communication expert who helps people hone their Vocal Executive Presence.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laura talk about the importance of mastering the three C's – that's the ability to Command the room or the screen, to Connect with the audience and to Close t…

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E.102: Gordon Bufton | The Coin Flip Strength 42:57

2y ago42:57

42:57

Ryan Foland speaks with Gordon Bufton, who is a creator, serial entrepreneur, humanitarian, explorer, and founder of GeniusCreators.org.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Gordon talk about being able to make decisions that serve your speaking career. One of the key messages in this discussion is how to bring value to your audience by c…

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E.101: Dustin Reynolds | Sailing through adversities 42:21

2y ago42:21

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Sailing through adversities. Ryan Foland speaks with speaks with Dustin Reynolds. The first double amputee to sail around the world alone. He is an Environmentalist, a Humanist and an International Man of Mystery.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Dustin talk about overcoming adversities and making choices with the situation that you h…

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E.100: James Taylor | Don’t Speak for Free, Waive Your Fee 48:49

2y ago48:49

48:49

Ryan Foland speaks with James Taylor, an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and James talk about becoming a professional speaker. James also shares his tips on waiving your speaking fee – not speaking for free. One of the key messages in t…

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E.99: Jeff Butler | How To Get Booked More 42:09

2y ago42:09

42:09

Ryan Foland speaks with Jeff Butler, a speaker, author and workplace strategist who helps organizations create workplaces where employees thrive.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jeff talk about how to approach your craft to find patterns and see what works and what doesn't in formulating your speaker algorithm. One of the key message…

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E.98: David Wood | Find and Ride the Edge 48:56

2+ y ago48:56

48:56

Ryan Foland speaks with David Wood, speaker, coach, and communications ninja.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and David talk about having a counterphobic approach to life, not playing safe, and going for it even if it's a longshot.One of the key messages in this interview is that if you don't ask, you don't get.Tune in for an interview f…

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E.97: Jaime Cohen | Finding Confidence 57:42

2+ y ago57:42

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Ryan Foland speaks with Jaime Cohen, communications coach and advisor, whose mission is to help you find The Right Words, which also happens to be the name of her company.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Jaime talk about getting comfortable on stage and finding confidence in your performance.One of the key messages in this interview …

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E.96: Tamsen Webster | A Professional Who Speaks 44:21

3y ago44:21

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A Professional Who Speaks. Ryan Foland speaks with Tamsen Webster - a messaging strategist, speaker, and author. Tamsen started off in a corporate job before she found the way to becoming, what she calls, a “professional who speaks”. In this podcast, she talks about how she manages to put the pro in professional speaker.She talks about the importan…

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E.95: Scott Allen and Maria Soriano Young | Delivering Digital Presentations 57:20

3y ago57:20

57:20

Delivering Digital Presentations. Ryan Foland speaks to Maria Soriano Young, Writing Center Director and freelance editor and Scott Allen, assistant professor of management about their latest project.When Maria and Scott first discussed working together on Scott’s new book idea, they had a very different view on what their collaboration would look …

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E.94: Maura Sweeney | Be Authentic, Be You 42:03

3y ago42:03

42:03

Ryan Foland speaks with Maura Sweeney, speaker, author and the ‘Ambassador of Happiness.’ In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Maura talk about the importance of being authentic when on stage. One of the key messages in this interview is to try to connect and engage with as many audience members as possible prior to the event. Tune in fo…

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E.93: Robert Knop | Spreading the word 45:18

3y ago45:18

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Ryan Foland speaks with Robert Knop keynote speaker, and social media strategist. He is the CEO of ‘Assist You Today’ and helps brands gain and retain clients. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Robert talk about various strategies on promoting yourself and the event you are speaking at in order to get more speaking engagements. One of…

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E.92: Max Branstetter & Eric Sim | Starting a Podcast 1:07:26

3y ago1:07:26

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Ryan Foland speaks with Max Branstetter and Eric Sim, the former is the founder and producer of MaxPodcasting whilst the latter is a managing director at UBS Investments Bank, turned speaker with over 2 million followers on LinkedIn. In this episode of our series, Ryan, Max and Eric talk about the ten steps that are required to start your own podca…

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E.91: Riaz Meghji | Consistency cultivates trust 41:52

3y ago41:52

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Ryan Foland speaks with Riaz Meghji, TV broadcaster, keynote speaker and author of “Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships”. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Riaz talk about pointing the focus forward to the audience prior to the presentation even beginning. One of the key m…

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E.90: Mitch Jackson | Clubhouse: the place to be 49:54

3y ago49:54

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Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and social media enthusiast. In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Mitch talk about ‘Clubhouse’; an invitation-only audio-chat app which is currently available for iOS users only. One of the key messages in this interview is how to make a more meaningful impact by intertwining multiple socia…

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Converge Customer Experience and Digital to Thrive in 2021 with Mazen Ghalayini 29:54

3y ago29:54

29:54

From the conversation, please find links to the following content: Mazen's CMSWire Article: Converge Customer Experience and Digital to Thrive in 2021 West Monroe's Quarterly Executive Poll - 2021 Q1 West Monroe POV: The promise of agile, multidisciplinary teams is real We would love to hear your thoughts on your own trends or predictions for 2021,…

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E.89: Laurie Schloff | Create your speaker soup 35:30

3y ago35:30

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Ryan Foland speaks with Laurie Schloff, a leadership speech and communication coach. She is also the president of Partners in Communication.In this episode of our podcast series, Ryan and Laurie talk about the recipe to the perfect talk; ingredients that are needed to create the perfect speaking soup and then how to best serve it to your audience. …

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E.88: Paul Epstein | Pivot with a purpose 48:49

3y ago48:49

48:49

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.By Ryan Foland

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E.87: Sarah Weise | Mapping your presentation 39:21

3y ago39:21

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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…

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E.86: Neil Sahota | Adapt your story to make it work for the audience 34:59

3+ y ago34:59

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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 ha…

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E.85: Rebecca Heiss | Making a lasting impression with your keynote 40:25

3+ y ago40:25

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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 se…

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E.84: Rachel Gotto | Mastering your pre-talk routine 43:03

3+ y ago43:03

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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 …

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83: Todd Palmer | Transition from just improving revenue to improving lives 43:43

3+ y ago43:43

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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…

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82: Eric Sim | From Keynote to E-note 41:43

3+ y ago41:43

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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 do…

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The Customer Success Equation: A Conversation with Gainsight CEO Nick Mehta 35:59

3+ y ago35:59

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For more information about Nick Mehta and his perspectives, please visit his website: https://www.mehtaphysical.com/ Paul and Mike would love to hear your thoughts on how your organization has seen how your Customer Experience and Customer Success functions have been built and coexist, including best practices or lessons learned! Email us at thisis…

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81: Interview with Dan Gingiss 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

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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…

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80 COVID19: How to have better conversations | Jason Richardson 22:55

3+ y ago22:55

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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 ou…

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79 COVID-19 Special: Topeka K. Sam | Amplifying your message online 29:20

3+ y ago29:20

29:20

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 wo…

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Getting Back to Growth: A Conversation with Salesforce's Tiffani Bova 44:43

3+ y ago44:43

44:43

For more information about Tiffani Bova, please visit her website: http://tiffanibova.com/ Paul, Mike, and Mike would love to hear your thoughts on how your organization has begun to re-position itself for growth during the COVID pandemic, including best practices or lessons learned! Email us at thisiscx@wmp.com or message us via social: Paul Hagen…

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78 COVID-19 Special: The show must go on | Vinh Giang 29:58

3+ y ago29:58

29:58

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 speaki…

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250 Susie Moore - Confidently Authentic 30:48

4y ago30:48

30:48

Author and columnist, Susie Moore, joins Are You Being Real to talk about confidence, authenticity, and how to carve your own path in a world full of fear and judgement. In this episode, shares how to make the most of these challenging times (in order to find/create your advantage), best practices to overcome people pleasing and the fear of judgeme…

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77: COVID19 Special Charlie Mechem 30:09

4y ago30:09

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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 …

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76: COVID19 Special Samantha Kelly: Creating community during Corona 31:39

4y ago31:39

31:39

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…

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249 Tiffani Bova - Learn, Grow and Lead (through COVID-19) 43:01

4y ago43:01

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Bestselling author, speaker, and business innovator, Tiffani Bova, joins Are You Being Real to talk about the state of business, consumerism, and the workplace (during the time of COVID-19). In this episode - that dives deep into business, relationship building, and technology, Tiffani gets real about consumer sensitivities, how to foster a positiv…

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75 COVID19 Special Winnie Sun: Handling difficult financial situations 29:41

4y ago29:41

29:41

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 ca…

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