Best PublicSpeaker Nick Podcasts (2024)

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Secrets of a Masterful Speaker with Nick Prefontaine 34:24

1h ago34:24

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In this episode, I am talking with an inspiring speaker and one of my amazing 1:1 clients, Nick Prefontaine. You may remember him from Episodes 409 and 449. Nick is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker of 2022 in Yahoo Finance. He is also the Founder and CEO of Common Goal. Using the S.T.E.P. system, Nick leads his clie…

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The Power of Videos for Human Connection 13:40

2h ago13:40

13:40

The power of videos for human connection In this episode of Superstar Communicator, hosts Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon delve into the power of videos for human connection. They explore how videos can be used to connect with others in a digital world, the importance of storytelling through videos, and the impact of video length on audience eng…

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Being an Influential Voice Without a Big Talk or a Big Stage 26:49

4h ago26:49

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Today, I’m revealing what it means to be an influential voice without taking center stage. Join me as I share powerful stories and practical tips on making a lasting impact through small acts of kindness, volunteering, and community engagement. You’ll discover how to leave your mark on the world, inspire others, and create positive change in your e…

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Let Your Dream Lead with Missy Shopshire (Speaker Salon Showcase) 11:35

2h ago11:35

11:35

In this episode, I’m super excited to share “Let Your Dream Lead,” a powerful big talk from Missy Shopshire that was given at my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. As a top-performing sales professional in a multi-billion-dollar company, Missy learned the power of building strong teams and creating a shared vision of success. Now, she helps individuals a…

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Communicating remotely 17:23

2h ago17:23

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Communicating remotely when you work remotely or leading remote teams In this episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast, hosts Nick Simon and Susan Heaton-Wright delve into the world of remote work and leading remote teams. They discuss the challenges and benefits of working remotely, sharing expert insights and personal experiences. From commu…

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Fulfilling Your Human Potential with Charles Solis 32:12

16h ago32:12

32:12

In this episode, I am talking with an amazing speaker and graduate of The Big Talk Academy, Charles Solis. Charles is the Co-founder and Director of the REACH Family Institute, a non-profit organization that transforms children’s lives by empowering parents to “parent with the brain in mind.” An internationally recognized expert on holistic brain d…

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Is International Women's Day Still Relevant for Young People 32:20

13d ago32:20

32:20

Is International Women’s Day still relevant for young people INTRODUCTION Welcome to another episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast, where today we delve into the ongoing relevance of International Women's Day for young people. Hosted by Nick Simon and Susan Heaton-Wright, this episode explores recent events, including a controversial remark…

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What To Do When Your Imposter Syndrome Shows Up 13:59

10d ago13:59

13:59

Today on the podcast, you’re going to learn how to overcome imposter syndrome so you can unlock your true potential and expand your impact. Many people in and outside of my amazing community are affected by limiting beliefs and the feeling that their success comes from luck—not their years of experience, expertise, brilliance, knowledge, or hard wo…

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Discover Your Fountain of Youth with Anne Borow-Lawrence (The Big Talk Live) 13:57

4d ago13:57

13:57

In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk given by Anne Borow-Lawrence at The Big Talk Live. Anne is a graduate of The Big Talk Academy and previously appeared on the podcast in Episodes 377 and 384. In addition to being an award-winning speaker, Anne is a coach and the founder of EnVision, CCS. She started her career as an art and dan…

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Cultivating Radical Self-Trust with Alex Pursglove 33:45

23d ago33:45

33:45

In this episode, I am talking with an amazing speaker and coach, Alex Pursglove. Alex guides women in becoming fully expressed and cultivating radical trust to elevate business growth, while living with more ecstasy in daily life. As a master coach, Alex has helped hundreds of women across the world with accelerating in business and, more important…

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The power of mentoring with Michelle Connolly 34:32

14d ago34:32

34:32

Welcome to another episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast! In this episode, we delve into the power of mentoring with our special guest, Michelle Connolly, a senior manager at Pfizer and a women's mentoring program director. Together with our hosts, Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon, we explore the significant benefits of mentoring such as …

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Know Your Worth 15:19

1M ago15:19

15:19

This week, I take you on a personal journey of self-discovery and reflection. Inspired by an unexpected find in a book about the Brooklyn Academy of Music, I share a powerful story about recognizing your true worth and the lasting impact of your actions. I explore the importance of being present, practicing gratitude, and acknowledging our unique c…

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Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching - #18 18:05

1M ago18:05

18:05

In today’s special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive, meticulously-crafted systems to skyrocket their impact and o…

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Discover Your True Purpose with Lucie the Light 25:56

1M ago25:56

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In this episode, I am talking with Lucie the Light, an amazing speaker and thought leader. She is also a highly valued member of The Big Talk community! Lucie the Light is a transformational prosperity and purpose coach, facilitator, and speaker. She inspires and guides women to embody their worth and believe in their valuable contributions. After …

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Deconstructing My Latest Speaking Opportunity 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

No matter how many times you speak for impact from a stage, there is always something new to discover. Today, I'm deconstructing my most recent speaking opportunity where I learned a few new things. I’m super excited to share these insights with you because I know they will serve you as you take the big stages you are meant for, too. I’m also talki…

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Before I Lifted One Finger with Linda Mitchell (Speaker Salon Showcase) 10:58

2M ago10:58

10:58

In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Linda Mitchell, who you met in Episode 581. If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so. Linda is a leading women’s health expert, best-selling author, award-winnin…

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The Power of Vulnerable Leadership with Julie McManus 30:03

2M ago30:03

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In this episode, I am talking with Julie McManus, an amazing speaker and a highly valued member of The Big Talk community! Julie is a globally recognized speaker and trainer who inspires individuals to reach their fullest potential. She has worked on five different continents and is grateful for the life she's built with her spouse and furry compan…

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Powerful Speeches from Women Changing the World 18:49

2M ago18:49

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In this episode, I read from Anna Russell's amazing book, Great Women's Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage and Inspire. This book was a gift from my team member and dear friend Jennifer DeWitt. It is full of powerful words given by truly influential women with important messages to share. Today’s episode contains three talks from the first fem…

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A Special 600th Edition of The Big Talk 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

I’m super excited that this episode is the 600th one of The Big Talk Podcast! Because of that, I have a very special show planned for you. Over the last 600 episodes, I have had the opportunity to host many amazing conversations with game-changing thought leaders and speakers. I’ve also recorded hundreds of solocasts for you, where I share my journ…

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Insights from 15 Years of Partnership with Joe Ricci 37:20

2M ago37:20

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Today, I’m super excited to share a very special conversation with you as I welcome back Joe Ricci to the podcast! With a career spanning over 30 years, Joe Ricci is an amazingly talented writer, director, and performer whose work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, nationally, and internationally. As you probably know if you’ve been a part of…

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When They Call Your Name, Listen. 10:37

3M ago10:37

10:37

Today’s episode is a personal one for me. In it, I share my journey as a dancer — beginning with a simple gray dress at a competition in St. Louis and eventually making it to the grand stages of New York City to dance with legends like Mikhail Baryshnikov. Join me to discover why trusting in abundance and recognizing that, no matter where you start…

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Beyond the Lights with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar (Speaker Salon Showcase) 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

In this episode, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the incredible Dr. Parul Dua Makkar, who you met in Episode 584. If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to that conversation yet, I highly encourage you to do so. Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of P…

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Unlocking Your Peak Potential with Dr. Leonaura Rhodes 26:58

3M ago26:58

26:58

Today, I’m introducing you to the incredible Dr. Leonaura Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes is on a mission to help people increase their happiness, health, and abundance. She has a diverse background that encompasses practicing medicine, delivering motivational speeches, coaching high-performing executives and professionals, facilitating corporate training progr…

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Memorizing vs. Memowriting 17:14

3M ago17:14

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Today, I’m introducing a new concept, and this time, it’s not just a new concept for you. Unlike most of the topics I cover on this podcast, this is a speaking technique that is new for me as well. Recently, I created the idea of memorizing versus memowriting, and I’m super excited to share it with you! This is a technique that will support you the…

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Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching - #17 19:22

3M ago19:22

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In today’s special bonus episode, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. During these done-with-you days, I support speakers and thought leaders in becoming laser-focused on their desires and ideas. I arm them with comprehensive, meticulously-crafted systems to skyrocket their impact and o…

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Stepping Into Your Greatness with Dena Patton 36:44

3M ago36:44

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Today, I’m bringing you a conversation with an amazing speaker and an alum of The Big Talk Academy, Dena Patton. Dena is an award-winning coach and trainer who works with world-changing business owners and leaders. She has supported over a thousand 1:1 clients who are forward-thinking, purposeful entrepreneurs and CEOs vested in their values, impac…

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What Questions to be Asking Your Future Coaches 22:04

4M ago22:04

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Have you ever wondered how to find the right speaker mentor for you? Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of Facebook ads and promotions for speaker coaches. This got me super excited because it started me thinking about all the ways I can contribute to the speaker coaching community. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down several different speaker coaching…

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Creating A Sustainable Career In Theatre with Antuan Magic Raimone (Speaker Salon Showcase) 10:05

4M ago10:05

10:05

Hey, friends, welcome back to The Big Talk podcast. I’m your host, Tricia Brouk — founder of The Big Talk Academy, award-winning director, producer, and author. This is episode 591. Today, it is my honor to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk, called “Creating A Sustainable Career In Theatre,” was given by an amazing spe…

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Finding Your Voice and Value with Debbie Allen 38:28

4M ago38:28

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Today, I’m in conversation with the amazing Debbie Allen! Debbie is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author of eight books, and the world’s #1 authority on expert positioning. She has been featured in four motivational movies and dozens of publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Personal Branding, Sales & Marketing Excellence, Forb…

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Your Questions Answered 22:56

4M ago22:56

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In this episode, I’m super excited to answer more questions from The Big Talk community. We have a private, complimentary Facebook group for speakers who have gone through our programs. A couple of months ago, I asked those in it, “What questions do you have for me that you’d like me to address on the podcast?” I’ve already recorded a couple of epi…

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Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching - #16 22:02

4M ago22:02

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Today, I am taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live two-day virtual masterclass. The aspiring speakers and thought leaders who attend this masterclass desire to take big stages for impact. During our two days together, I support them in taking steps toward those stages, including helping them clarify their big ideas. One wa…

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Building Powerful Creative Collaborations with Holiday Mathis and Friday Jones 35:33

4M ago35:33

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This week, I am in conversation with two amazing women, Holiday Mathis and Friday Jones. Holiday Mathis writes the syndicated daily horoscope column for hundreds of newspapers worldwide, including The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post. She is also a multi-platinum songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Miley Cyrus, Emma Roberts, and m…

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How To Be Creative and Productive 13:35

5M ago13:35

13:35

People ask me all the time how I get everything done. They’re always commenting on how busy I am. And the truth is, I’m not busy. Busyness is a waste of time. What I am is highly organized and productive. I’m also a highly creative and artistic person. I’ve spent decades dancing and performing on big stages. I’m all of these things. So, while some …

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Still, I Rise with Dr. Kristen Szabla, PhD (Speaker Salon Showcase) 12:22

5M ago12:22

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Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by the amazing Dr. Kristen Szabla, Ph.D. Kristen has over a decade of experience as a neuroscientist specializing in the neural circuitry mediating fear and depression. As a survivor of incest and commercial sexual exploitation at an early age, Kri…

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Turning Grief into Purpose with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar 32:26

5M ago32:26

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In this episode, I am joined by Speaker’s Salon alum Dr. Parul Dua Makkar. I had the honor of mentoring Parul during her time inside the Speaker’s Salon, and I can’t wait for you to hear her incredible showcase talk that’s coming in Episode 597. Parul is an award-winning General Dentist, Speaker, and Owner of PDM Family Dental. She has been a contr…

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Lessons in Leadership and Entrepreneurship 15:38

5M ago15:38

15:38

In this super special solo episode, I answer another question from my amazing community of speakers and thought leaders. This week’s question was all about my journey as an entrepreneur and how I use entrepreneurship as a way of personal leadership. This episode will inspire you to embrace leadership in your own entrepreneurial journey. And if you'…

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Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching - #15 21:04

5M ago21:04

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In this special bonus episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass! During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream. One thing that happens during this mast…

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Empowering Others With Your Story with Linda Mitchell 31:02

5M ago31:02

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This week, I am in conversation with the amazing and inspiring Linda Mitchell. Linda spoke at last year’s Speaker Salon Showcase, and I can’t wait for you to hear her talk that’s coming soon in Episode 603. Linda is a leading women’s health expert, best-selling author, podcast host, and Fitness Boutique Owner. She is the face and creator of The Sis…

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The power of the outsider 34:46

5M ago34:46

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Introduction: Welcome to the SuperStar Communicator podcast! In today's episode, we delve into "The Power of the Outsider" with our special guest, Samuel Kasumu. Tune in as we navigate through these challenges and explore the incredible insights that Samuel brings to the table. Samuel is a remarkable social entrepreneur, commentator, and strategist…

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A Look Inside the Pivotal Moments That Shaped My Journey 28:09

5M ago28:09

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This episode came from a question I recently posted in our private Facebook group for speakers of The Big Talk, asking them what they would like me to share in upcoming solo podcasts. I received so many thoughtful questions that I’m excited to cover in the coming weeks! This particular request was from Jenny Lincoln, who is a community member, an a…

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Inclusion is Not What You Think with AnnMarie Flynn, PhD (Speaker Salon Showcase) 13:26

6M ago13:26

13:26

Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by a powerful and captivating speaker, AnnMarie Flynn, Ph.D. Dr. AnnMarie Flynn spent 25 years as a leader in engineering higher education, where she honed her skills as a DEI professional. She also split her time as a business partner in three awa…

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Stepping Into Your Role as a Speaker with Kristina DiPalo 35:51

6M ago35:51

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This week, I am joined by an incredible speaker and friend, Kristina DiPalo. Kristina took the stage at my Speaker’s Salon Showcase last year, and it was such an honor mentoring her on her journey. You can go back and listen to her big talk from the Showcase in Episode 555. Kristina is recognized as a gifted leadership coach, public speaker, strate…

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A Conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and my Diva on Whole Brain Living 53:47

6M ago53:47

53:47

For today’s conversation, I am joined by the amazing and brilliant Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor! Dr. Jill is a Harvard-trained and published neuroscientist. In 1996, she experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain, causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insigh…

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Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching - #14 17:35

6M ago17:35

17:35

Today, I’m super excited to once again take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass. During these two days, I support hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream. One thing that happens during this ma…

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Sharing Your Story From Big Stages with Brooke Siem 32:59

6M ago32:59

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This week, I am joined by the incredible Brooke Siem. I had the honor of mentoring and supporting Brooke when she took my stage at the Speaker’s Salon Showcase. And it was a privilege to witness the powerful and deeply personal big talk she shared. You can go back and listen to it in Episode 561. In addition to being a transformational speaker, Bro…

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Ted Lasso, Impermanence and Belief 19:13

6M ago19:13

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In this episode, I’m talking about the amazing TV show Ted Lasso and discussing the profound themes of impermanence and belief that resonate throughout the series. As an avid fan who's watched the entire series twice, I'm super excited to share my thoughts on the intentional storytelling of this show. I explore Ted’s coaching philosophy of being a …

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The Paralyzing Power of Perfection with Angelique Santana (Speaker Salon Showcase) 8:47

7M ago8:47

8:47

Today, I’m super excited to share a big talk from my 2023 Speaker Salon Showcase. This talk was given by an amazing speaker, chef, author, and my dear friend, Angelique Santana. In addition to being an extraordinary speaker, Angelique is a speaking coach inside my signature program, The Big Talk Academy, where she provides incredible support and me…

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Serving Your Audience with Tanya Dalton 36:11

7M ago36:11

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This week, I am super excited to be in conversation with the amazing Tanya Dalton. I had the honor of working with Tanya on her Oxford Talk, and I know you’re going to love hearing from her today. Tanya Dalton is a best-selling author, top female motivational speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She helps executives and entrepren…

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How to Be the Leader People Want to Follow with Dr. Jen Welter 40:03

7M ago40:03

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I am super excited to introduce you to today’s guest, who is a true powerhouse and influential voice! Dr. Jen Welter is a successful entrepreneur, author, in-demand keynote speaker, and NFL football coach. As the first female coach in NFL history, she serves as an amazing role model and an inspiring reminder that barriers are meant to be broken. Wi…

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Masterclass Hot Seat Coaching - #13 18:51

7M ago18:51

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Today, I’m super excited to take you behind the scenes of The Art of The Big Talk, my live virtual masterclass. During these two days, I work with hundreds of speakers who dream of taking big stages and having global impact. This masterclass gives them step-by-step support to take action on that dream. One thing that happens during this masterclass…

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