Best Daniel P. Wright Podcasts (2024)

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How to succeed as an international medical graduate. With Ibifunke Pegba-Otemolu. Episode 105 31:18

7h ago31:18

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In this episode, Ibifunke tells me about some of the challenges faced by doctors moving to a new country. Extensive preparation to understand the new system and new ways of working is key. But doctors moving to a new country are not a homogenous group, and those welcoming them need to understand them as individuals with specific skills and experien…

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How to Spot (and Avoid!) Speaker Scams with Lauren Sergy 35:19

5h ago35:19

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“They used to be easy to spot, but they're getting better. They are getting more and more convincing at weaving their stories." This week, Grant sat down with Lauren Sergy to talk about a new (and very) convincing speaker scam and, more importantly, how to avoid falling for it! “No transactions are made, no contracts are signed. Unless you have a z…

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The importance of smiling at work. With Tom Wright. Episode 104 35:09

11h ago35:09

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Work is always busy, there is so much to do and little time. So why should we take the time to smile and ask others how they are doing? In this episode, Tom Wright tells me that smiling and socialisation need not take much time, it can be as simple as a nod with a welcoming face. In fact, aiming for small changes may be better than trying to organi…

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How to Become A World Class Public Speaker with Eric Silverberg & Eli Gladstone 46:30

11d ago46:30

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"We always recommend that people do not memorize their presentations verbatim. That results in just acting a little bit too robotic. Your audience can tell, and that's just not the best way to go." - Eric Silverberg This week, Grant sat down with Eli and Eric, some of our friends from Speaker Labs (not to be confused with The Speaker Lab). Eli and …

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How to plan for a thriving retirement. With Denise Taylor. Episode 103 26:49

5h ago26:49

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What kind of a life do you want after retirement? What sorts of stories do you want to tell in your old age? What would your 90 year old self say to you today? Most of us will go through the retirement transition. This involves a psychological adjustment, and a change in identity. Denise tells me that the key is to spend time thinking about what it…

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Being a Professional Speaker with Nathan Wray 51:32

16d ago51:32

51:32

"There is so much value in saying no because not every event is the right event for you." This week, Brittany Richmond sat down with Nathan Wray, an inspirational speaker who speaks on teen mental health and substance misuse prevention. Together, Brittany and Nathan dig into dozens of practical topics including recovering from rough feedback, showi…

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How to be a great communicator. With Felicity Dwyer. Episode 102 42:16

24d ago42:16

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Communication is a key skill for all doctors, and particularly those working within teams or in leadership roles. In this episode, Felicity Dwyer tells me about her top tips for great communication. Be a good listener, be flexible with your communication styles, and have self-awareness. We talk about what gets in the way of good communication, and …

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What It's Like To Build A Speaking Business With Your Spouse with Dr. Reggie & Patrice Wright 37:55

25d ago37:55

37:55

“I feel like I've always been Reggie's administrative assistant with our life. So it was kind of a natural transition just to slide into that.” - Patrice Wright This week, Grant sat down with not 1, but 2 lovely guests to chat about building a speaking business with your spouse! You may remember Dr. Reggie Wright from Episode 471 last fall, but thi…

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How to navigate the maternity transition. With Frances Cushway. Episode 101 38:07

7d ago38:07

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Frances is a maternity coach, and in this episode we discuss how to successfully navigate the maternity transition. Frances tells me that planning is key, before the maternity leave even starts. Becoming a mother is a transition, and everyone experiences it differently. There is no right way to return to work; planning ahead helps, as does a discus…

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The State of the Speaking Industry in 2024 with Erick Rheam 41:06

4d ago41:06

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"If you can align your expertise with a specific industry and then really bring tremendous value with a clear ROI, you're always going to win the game." This week, Grant’s on the show with TSL legend Erick Rheam. We’re a little late to this year’s state of the speaking industry, but better late than never, right? "It's not necessarily that budgets …

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How to have a good relationship with money. With Hugh Massie. Episode 100 40:06

1M ago40:06

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We may not like to talk about money, but the reality is that it matters. In this episode, Hugh Massie and I discuss the role that money plays in doctors' careers. Doctors need to establish what their identity is, what legacy they want to leave, and how they want to be held to account. Money then becomes something that is a part of the whole, suppor…

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How to Bring an Online Course to Life with Michael Patellis from Copecart 27:13

30d ago27:13

27:13

"The hardest part is just getting started, actually, because a lot of people say, well, yeah, I've got to make it perfect. I've got to do all these slides and presentations, curriculum, all this documentation. The best thing to do is just get started." This week, Grant sat down with Michael Patellis, the cofounder of Copecart, to talk about develop…

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How to succeed as a senior leader. With Dame Clare Gerada. Episode 99 26:22

2M ago26:22

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In this episode, Clare talks about her career and we particularly focus on her leadership roles. She tells me that as doctors we are all leaders, and often don't appreciate the skills that we actually have. Her leadership wasn't part of a big master plan, she worked hard as a front line GP, had her eyes open to identify problems, and then went on a…

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How I Made Six Figures in My First Year as a Speaker with Missy West 45:08

2M ago45:08

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"People buy from you when they feel understood, not when they understand you." This week, Grant’s sitting down with TSL alumna Missy West to talk about her unlikely journey to public speaking and how her speaking career has taken off over the last few years. If you're wondering if you can overcome your fear of being on stage and be successful as a …

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How To Authentically Connect with Your Audience with Katherine Johnson 37:23

2M ago37:23

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“Reframing my approach to public speaking was a game-changer once I recognized I was my own worst critic.” This week, Maryalice sat down with TSL coach Katherine Johnson to chat about all things authenticity on stage. If you think you’re being authentic on stage, this may be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed! When it comes to presenting o…

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How to deal with impostor syndrome. With Valerie Young. Episode 98 27:37

2M ago27:37

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In this episode, I am having a conversation with Dr Valerie Young who is a world thought leader on impostor syndrome. She tells me that impostor syndrome is about feeling that you are not as good as others, attributing your successes to external factors, and a pervasive fear of being found out. It is common in healthcare professionals, linked at le…

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How to be an inclusive leader. With Rebecca Jones. Episode 97 39:42

2M ago39:42

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In this episode, Professor Rebecca Jones and I discuss inclusive leadership. She tells me that inclusive leadership is about enabling everyone to contribute and be their authentic self. In order to generate the best team performance possible, inclusive leaders need to be focused on enabling everyone to contribute, and ask what this person brings ra…

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Why You Don't Need A Crazy Story to be a Speaker with Hal Elrod 37:30

2M ago37:30

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“In some ways, my story is a detriment. There's a pro and a con to having overcoming extreme adversity, because people feel disconnected from it. I've had people tell me multiple times after speeches, man, if I went through what you went through, I'd be as happy as you are. And I'm like, no, man, you're missing the point. The principles I just taug…

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How to plan your retirement. With Nitin Shrotri. Episode 96 28:54

2M ago28:54

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In this episode, Nitin talks about his retirement. Whilst he has finished clinical work, he remains involved in professional aspects of medicine. He outlines the challenges of going from being a consultant to, as he puts it, nothing, and stresses the importance of people both peri and post-retirement. If you enjoyed this episode you might also like…

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How to have a portfolio career. With Tommy Perkins. Episode 95 28:02

2M ago28:02

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Tommy is a GP and the co-founder of Medics' Money (https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/) . In this episode, we talk about portfolio careers. He tells me where the initial ideas for his business came from, and how even a weakness can become translated into a unique advantage. We discuss how to progress an idea, and what happens as the business grows. And …

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How To Create an Engaging and Compelling Keynote with Eva Daniel 40:10

2M ago40:10

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"The biggest mistake that I repeatedly see speakers make is procrastination, just waiting too long to actually start developing the content and too long to practice the delivery." This week, Grant sat down with Eva Daniel to talk about one of the most important parts of being an effective speaker — creating and delivering an engaging speech. Eva is…

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How to deal with burnout. With Ami Foster. Episode 94 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Burnout affects many professionals in healthcare. In this episode, Ami Foster and I discuss how to spot when you are in the middle of it, and what can be done about it. Better than dealing with burnout would be prevention. We talk about how as doctors we are constantly on sympathetic system over-drive, but actually we need to invest in our wellbein…

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How to make career decisions. With Giles Croft. Episode 93 41:23

2M ago41:23

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For many doctors a career in medicine seems like a conveyor belt, but increasingly people are willing to take stock and consider what it is that they want in their lives, and what kind of a career suits them. This may be decisions relating to specialties, locations, allied roles, leadership roles, or wholesale changes. In this episode, Giles Croft …

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Introducing: Talk Speaker To Me - Let's Talk Prospecting with Erick Rheam 11:24

2M ago11:24

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We're so excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, Talk Speaker To Me! Talk Speaker to Me will bring you 10-15 minute episodes every Thursday filled to the brim with super practical, actionable advice. If this sounds like what you're looking for, search for Talk Speaker To Me on Apple, Spotify, and subscribe for weekly updates! P.S. Have n…

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How to be an authentic leader. With Ross McIntosh. Episode 92 39:02

2M ago39:02

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Leadership is a key quality that all doctors need to posses. But sometime it is challenging to lead in a way that sits comfortably with you, whilst accepting the external reality. In this podcast, Ross tells me that authentic leadership is about specifically choosing the best response for a situation, based on what matters to each person as an indi…

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The 500th Episode Special: How Did You Get Into That with Grant Baldwin 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

"I remember you kind of making this decision to turn The Speaker Lab into what it is today. You wanted to scale it, you wanted to grow it, make a bigger impact on people, and you really did, man." - Shane Sams Today we’re celebrating a massive milestone on The Speaker Lab Podcast, so, here’s the deal! We invited Grant's good friend Shane Sams to in…

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How to be a great team leader. With Declan Woods. Episode 91 43:15

2M ago43:15

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As doctors our training focuses on clinical skills, yet sooner or later we all find ourselves in a position of being a team leader. In this episode, Declan tells me that leadership is a different set of skills, and one that can be learnt and developed. A mindset of listening, asking questions, and being open to try things is important, and modellin…

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How to make creative ideas happen. With David Tamale-Sali. Episode 90 42:13

3M ago42:13

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David noticed a problem, got an idea, and brought it to fruition. The result was a book featuring 100 different voices and aiming to improve doctors' wellbeing. In this episode, we talk about creativity - we all already are creative. It is important to notice to what excites and frustrates us, and to wake up and bring our whole selves to work. Grea…

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The #1 Piece of Advice You Need to Hear From the Top Speakers In the Industry 24:49

3M ago24:49

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We're just one episode away from the big one — #500! As we wrap up this series, we're bringing in the best speakers we know to share their #1 piece of advice for speakers who want to get to the next level. These speakers are the best of the best — combined, they've booked thousands of gigs and made tens of millions of dollars in speaking fees. If y…

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How can senior doctors support early career doctors? With Ollie Burton. Episode 89 49:35

3M ago49:35

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Being an early career doctor is a stressful time, and how medical work is structured may lead to few opportunities for support. Ollie Burton and I discuss that despite workload challenges, senior doctors can seek and create opportunities to support and train younger colleagues. This requires clinical leadership, and real understanding that training…

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How to get into medical education leadership. With Komal Atta. Episode 88 28:22

3M ago28:22

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How do you get into leadership roles in medical education? In this episode, Komal Atta tells me that you need to be a good negotiator, open to change, and willing to experiment. We discuss how at the start of one's career it's good to have an overview of all different facets of education, but with seniority it better to become a real expert in one …

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Our Best Practical Advice for Speakers from The Speaker Lab Team 38:21

3M ago38:21

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This week on the podcast, we’re excited to share our best tips, tricks, and amazing speaking advice from our coaching/support team and our resident speakers here at The Speaker Lab. Our team has decades of combined experience both as speakers themselves and as coaches helping other speakers like you take things to the next level. This episode is fu…

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How to become a senior medical leader. With Professor Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard. Episode 87 35:42

3M ago35:42

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Helen has had a range of senior leadership roles, and in this episode she tells me how to get into leadership, how to progress, and the skills needed to succeed. Many people will have great skills, but they don't put themselves forward, they wait to be asked, or they wait for the perfect opportunity. However, this means that they may struggle to ha…

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How do you become Head of the School of General Practice? With Manjiri Bodhe. Episode 86 45:19

3M ago45:19

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In this episode, Manjiri tells me how she became Head of School. We talk about the importance of role models in career planning, and discuss how as doctors we often have a very narrow view of the skills that we have. We discuss how some people have a tendency to talk themselves out of going for roles, and of the importance of confronting the fear t…

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5 Tips to Build Your Speaking Business from the TSL Leadership Team 21:53

3M ago21:53

21:53

We’re back and one episode closer to 500! This week, we brought in the Leadership Team here at the Speaker Lab to help us learn about managing a speaking business from their areas of expertise. It's a shorter episode than usual, but it's full of tips and practical advice to help you level up your speaking business right now. Through this episode, y…

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