Fitness hasn’t just been something that has allowed me to lose some weight and be more healthy, it has totally changed the entire outcome of my life and has been the single thing that has lead me to where I am today and put me in the current life situation that I find myself. I am excited to dive into the stories that come along with how fitness has truly changed people's lives, and am even more excited to have the opportunity to share those stories with you !
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Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work. Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, acade ...
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SPEAK LIKE A CEO is the leading podcast on CEO communications. Every week Oliver Aust has an in-depth conversation with an inspiring founder or entrepreneur about leadership and communications. Tune in and find out all about how CEOs are tackling their communications Oliver is a best-selling author, and one of Europe’s leading communications & personal branding experts. He is on a mission to help people reach their full potential and share their unique voice. As founder and CEO of a leading ...
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262: Radical Candor CEO: Don’t Avoid The Tough Conversations. Jason Rosoff
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Positive feedback is easy. But if you are like most, you have probably struggled with having tough conversations at work. To find out how to give honest feedback without destroying relationships, Oliver Aust is joined by Jason Rosoff, CEO of Radical Candor, the company he co-founded with Kim Scott, the author of the bestselling book with the same n…
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261: The Transformation Expert: Change Your Team Can Believe In. Tamsen Webster
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Change is inevitable, yet 70% of change processes fail. This has become a major issue for many organizations, whose very survival depends on adapting to changing times. To find a way forward for both leaders and teams, Oliver Aust is joined by Tamsen Webster, a world-renowned expert in change communication and author of the brand-new book Say What …
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260: The 5 Principles of Presentations That Create Change. Kris Flegg
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Most presentations are instantly forgotten. Or worse, people don’t even pay attention in the first place. What makes a presentation stand out? To find out, Oliver Aust talks with Kris Flegg, founder of Presentation Design Co. and author of The Presentation Playbook about the art of capturing audience attention. Kris, who transitioned from a “below-…
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259: Master Nonverbal Leadership with Insights from the Poker Table. Blake Eastman
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Do you realize how much your body language influences the way others perceive you as a leader? In this week’s episode of Speak Like a CEO, Oliver Aust sits down with Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group and School of Cards. As a former professional poker player, Blake mastered reading body language and high-stakes decision-making at the po…
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258: Obama’s Speechwriter: Working in the West Wing, Speeches that Make History, and Becoming a Confident Speaker. Terry Szuplat
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In today’s episode, one of Barack Obama’s longest-serving speechwriters reveals the public speaking lessons that will help you become a more confident and compelling communicator and leader. For 8 years, Terry Szuplat worked on hundreds of speeches for President Obama. He served as a special assistant to the president, and from 2013 to 2017 he was …
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Episode Forty-One - Paul Inman (writer/director Dollar Baby 'That Feeling')
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As the Dollar Baby experiment comes to its close, i would like to shine a spotlight on some of the more successful films made from the treasure trove of Stephen King's short stories. 'That Feeling' by Paul Inman expertly captures the dark, guilt-ridden themes of the 1998 short story 'That Feeling, You Can Only Say What it is in French'. It's being …
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257: The Laws of Connection That Will Transform Your Life. David Robson
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Have you ever left a conversation doubting whether the other person liked you? You’re not alone—it’s called the Liking Gap. This week on Speak Like a CEO, Oliver Aust is joined by David Robson, author of the global bestsellers The Laws of Connection, The Expectation Effect, and The Intelligence Trap, and journalist and science writer for the BBC. D…
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256: From Resistance to Results: The Secret Ingredient to Win Over Your Team. Frank Wolf
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When you manage change within a company, the pressure is on. The future of the business may be at stake. So what do you do when your company’s change programs fall flat? This week, Oliver Aust is joined by Frank Wolf to discuss the best approaches to leading organizational change and building a strong narrative. Frank Wolf is the co-founder of Staf…
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255: How to Become a Creative Leader. Josef Brunner
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Our world is changing fast. So how do we create something unique that will stand the test of time? This week, Oliver Aust is joined by Josef Brunner on Speak Like a CEO to discuss what it takes to lead creatively. As the founder and CEO of NutriUnited and a seasoned entrepreneur with two nine-figure exits, Josef shares why authenticity is so import…
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254: How to 10X Your Story. Michael Margolis
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Why is it so hard for disruptive technologies to be accepted? This week, Oliver is joined by Michael Margolis, author of “Story 10X”, a leading advisor to many of the world’s largest tech companies and one of the world’s preeminent experts in storytelling, to discuss the science of change and the power of narrative. Change can often feel like an as…
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253: Moment - The Four Foundations of Powerful Speaking. Julian Treasure
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Julian Treasure’s TED Talk “How to speak so that people want to listen” has been viewed over 100 million times and is the 6th most popular TED talk of all time. He shares the four foundations of powerful speaking – easy to memorize thanks to the acronym HAIL – as well as The 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking. This short clip gives you the do’s and don’t of…
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If you are a scientist, engineer or deal with technical topics, this one's for you. This week Oliver is a guest on Mark Bayer’s When Science Speaks podcast to give you the strategies to create clarity out of complexity. Mark is one of the world’s preeminent experts on science communication who has helped hundreds of scientists to communicate with i…
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Many leaders spend their time on the wrong tasks and therefore don’t achieve their goals. Oliver Aust explains on the Besser Gründen podcast which leadership skills are essential for a company's success. In this episode (in German), expect to learn: The 3 most essential skills for entrepreneurs and leaders How you can develop and improve these skil…
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How do you handle a PR crisis that could jeopardize your business? This week, Oliver Aust joins Gloria Chou in this episode of “Small Business PR,” to discuss strategies for dealing with PR crises and creating buzz on a budget. Oliver shares his extensive experience in crisis communication and creative PR campaigns. He provides actionable tips for …
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Episode Forty - KingCON 2024 (Convention organisers Kris Webster & Andy Graham)
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This Autumn why not head to the Linq Hotel between the 24th-27th of October for the first-of-its-kind Stephen King Convention (AKA KingCON2024)? There is a great lineup of guests, including Mick Garris, Robert Kurtzman and two of my recent favorite authors, Jonathan Janz and Ronald Malfi. There are also a host of illustrators, artists, writers, col…
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Episode Thirty-Nine - The Drawing of the Three w/Kim C. (Podcast Host - The Year of Underrated Stephen King, Patreon - The Danse Macabre with Kim C)
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Back once again with undisputed Queen of Stephen King podcasting, Kim C. In this episode, Kim C. plays Sherpa Tenzing to my increasingly word-baggery Edmund Hilary as we scale the second Dark Tower novel, The Drawing of the Three. As you will hear, this installment of the DT series left us bewitched, bothered, bemused and with breathe completely ta…
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249: From Complex to Clear: How to Turn Tech Topics into Captivating Communications. Mark Bayer
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How many times has your technical presentation fallen flat? Or perhaps you have been in the audience and have not understood the subject matter. This week, Oliver is joined by Mark Bayer who shares his expertise on the art of making complex subjects understandable and engaging. Mark is one of the leading experts in the world on how to translate sci…
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248: Say it scared! How to overcome nervousness and become a confident speaker
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Public speaking is one of humanity’s worst fears. Yet it is entirely possible that you shift from nervous and uncomfortable to confident and charismatic. In this episode, Oliver shows you how you can become a highly confident speaker and presenter – even if speaking in front of an audience gives you the chills. So how do you stay calm and build con…
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247: Be so Visible They Can’t Ignore You. Oliver Aust & Loren Greiff
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No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search. That’s why Oliver joined Loren Greiff on the fantastic “Career Blast in a Half” podcast to help you become unignorable. In this episode, Oliver shares secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable" and “Message Machine” on communicating like the top 1% of CEOs. The last few years have seen a…
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Episode Thirty Eight - The Stand Part Two w/Andy Stanton (Author of Benny the Blue Whale, co-host of the Tumbler's Willy Podcast)
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Our fever for The Stand has gone full blown this month, as we finish our epic conversation with Andy Stanton. We discuss the mutations of The Stand, from the graphic novels to the miniseries and touching on the forthcoming The End of the World as We Know It, a collection of short stories set in the world of Captain Trips with contributions from pas…
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246: How to Win Your Audience’s Trust. Dr. Carmen Simon
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Dr. Carmen Simon is a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in how the brain processes and retains information. She teaches at Stanford and just published her excellent new book, "Made You Look”. In addition to her academic work, Dr Simon helps the likes of GE, McDonalds, HP, JP Morgan, and Google to create messages and presentations that are based…
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245: Communication Secrets for Unleashing Innovation. J.D. Meier
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In this episode, Oliver Aust sits down with J.D. Meier, former Head Innovation Coach of a 3-Trillion-Dollar Company, who shares his communication secrets for unleashing innovation. J.D. spent 25 years at Microsoft where he was head coach for CEO Satya Nadella’s innovation team, driving one of the most exciting corporate turnarounds of the Century t…
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244: How to Communicate When Your Career Changes. Loren Greiff & Konstanty Sliwowski
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How do you communicate in a career transition? How do you handle the emotional rollercoaster when your identity is no longer tied to your job title? In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by experts Loren Greiff and Konstanty Sliwowski to tackle the questions that many of us face at some point in our careers. Loren is the founder of Portfolio …
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243: Simple is a Superpower - The 5 Factors to Get Your Message Heard. Ben Guttmann
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How do you craft simple messages that win big? That’s the question Ben Guttmann will answer in this episode. Ben built, ran, and sold an award-winning marketing agency, teaches marketing at the largest business school in the US, and just published an outstanding book called “Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win―and How to Design Them” A clear and sim…
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242: Thriving Through Change: How to Keep Your Team Engaged. Monique Zytnik
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Are your employees truly engaged and aligned with your company's vision, or are they just "free range" workers wandering aimlessly? In this episode, host Oliver Aust is joined by world-class internal communications expert Monique Zytnik to discuss the critical role of strategic internal communication for leaders and organizations. Monique shares va…
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241: How to Communicate When the Stakes Are Sky-high. Bjoern von Siemens
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How do you communicate technical topics to a large audience without losing them? How do you manage anxiety before speaking in public? How do you prepare for potential crises when your product is used in life-or-death situations? In this episode, Oliver Aust interviews Bjoern von Siemens, one of the world’s preeminent experts on improving human heal…
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240: The New Art and Science of Selling. Doug C. Brown
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We all sell, and selling is one of the oldest professions. However, selling has changed significantly in recent years, and businesses that don’t adapt get left behind. To find out what works in sales today, Oliver speaks to Doug C. Brown. Doug is a leading expert on sales and profit growth, the founder of CEO Sales Strategies, host of the CEO Sales…
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239: A Hostage Negotiator's Guide to High-Stakes Conversations. Scott Walker
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Scott Walker is one of the world’s foremost experts on negotiation. When hostage situations, kidnappings, or cyber attacks put lives and livelihoods at stake, Scott is the crisis negotiator called in to resolve the chaos. Having successfully negotiated over 300 high-stakes incidents, Scott shares the field-proven principles from his best-selling bo…
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238: How to Get Featured in The Media. Gloria Chou
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Can you get PR without hiring an expensive agency? Yes you can. NYC-based PR strategist and podcaster Gloria Chou is here to demystify PR and the media pitching process for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Her methods have helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs get seen and have resulted in over 1 billion organic views for small businesses – with…
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237: Turning rejection into a revolution. Steve Blank
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How do you turn rejection into a revolution? Oliver welcomes the legendary Steve Blank – co-creator of the Lean Startup movement and recognized as one of the "Masters of Innovation" by Harvard Business Review. Steve's bestselling book "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" distinguished startups that search for business models from existing companies tha…
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236: LinkedIn Top Creator Unveils Secret to Content Success (Moment)
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In this special moments episode with Eric Partaker, one of the fastest growing creators on LinkedIn, he shares his approach to ideating and creating engaging content that provides value to his audience of over 500,000 followers. Eric emphasizes the importance of living a multidimensional and holistic life, moving away from the "hustle" mindset and …
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235: The Secrets of a Master Communicator. Howie Chan
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Do you want to learn the secrets of effective communication? Join Oliver for an insightful conversation with Howie Chan, a renowned branding expert, on "The Healthy Brand" podcast. In this episode titled "The Secrets of a Master Communicator - How to Speak and Persuade like a CEO," Oliver delves into the art of persuasive communication, dispel thre…
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Episode Thirty Seven - Pet Sematary: Bloodlines W/N.P. Cunniffe (Author of The Weejee Man, The Wake
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Lindsey Anderson Beer's 2023 prequel to the 2019 reboot of Pet Sematary got something of a kicking by most critics on its release. There are the bones of a good film in their somewhere though, and the look and the soundtrack of the film, plus an eclectic cast, make it an interesting curio if nothing else. Joining me to discuss it is N.P. Cunniffe, …
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234: Revolutionizing Work: The Rise of AI in Communications. Léa Steinacker
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Total content overload or 15 hour workweeks – what will AI bring? In this eye-opening conversation, Oliver speaks with Dr. Léa Steinacker, an award-winning social scientist, AI expert, podcaster and bestselling author. Co-authored with Miriam Meckel, her new book on AI, ”Alles überall auf einmal" became an instant bestseller in Germany. Léa explain…
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Reflecting on 2024, Oliver shares his 7 most important ideas and learnings of the year to date. Understanding these helps you not just navigate the fast-moving world of 2024, but enjoy it more. Oliver discusses how to develop ‘charisma on tap’, the 7 Deadly Sins of Speaking, how to build million-dollar companies, and much more. Welcome to Speak Lik…
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232: How to Build an Invincible Company. Alexander Osterwalder
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What makes a company invincible? How do you know if a company takes innovation seriously? Alexander Osterwalder has the answers. Alex is an entrepreneur, leading author, and in-demand speaker, and one of the world’s most influential strategy and innovation experts. Ranked no. 4 of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide, his work has changed how e…
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231: How to build a brand in 15 minutes. Howie Chan, Brand Strategist.
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A brand is not a logo or a misspelled word. “It's the perception someone has about a company.” In this actionable episode, Howie Chan breaks down his step-by-step process for building a powerful brand in just 15 minutes. Howie is a sought-after branding expert, the founder of Healthy Brand Consulting, and the creator of Legend Letters, one of the f…
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230: We Are All FOMO Sapiens. Patrick McGinnis
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Our guest today is the inventor of FOMO. Patrick McGinnis is an international venture capitalist, the host of the hit podcast FOMO Sapiens, startup coach and the author of two books: "Fear of Missing Out" and "The 10% Entrepreneur." Patrick coined the terms FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and FOBO (Fear of a Better Option) in a 2004 article he wrote for…
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229: New World Order: AI Special (Part 2)
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In this two-part series, I interview 9 thought leaders about the impact of AI on all aspects of communications. These thought leaders are world-renowned CEOs, business school professors, company builders and crisis communications experts. With their combined expertise, my aim is to give you the most complete and actionable overview on the topic. In…
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Episode Thirty Six - The Stand w/Andy Stanton (Writer of Benny the Blue Whale, Host of The Tumbler's Willy Podcast, Creator of Mr Gum
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We're back (again) after a long hiatus, but what a return. One of the most listened to episodes of this podcast were the two-part epic discussions between me and Andy Stanton a few years ago. We both kicked around the idea of a rematch, and what other book could we cover but the 1990 edition of Stephen King's The Stand? Whilst other podcasts displa…
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228: New World Order: AI Special (Part 1)
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Who has all the answers when it comes to AI and communications? In my view: no single person. Which is why I asked not one, but nine thought leaders about the impact of AI on all aspects of communications. They are world-renowned CEOs, business school professors, company builders and crisis communications experts. With their combined expertise, my …
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227: Innovation Society: From Ideas to Impact. David Rhotert, Companisto
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A society of innovators makes the world a better place. That’s according to David Rhotert, the CEO and founder of Companisto. Based in Berlin, Companisto has pioneered digital angel investing at scale. They have already facilitated the investment of over 150 million Euros in startups. David and his team achieved this by building a tech company and …
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226: The Rise of The Creator CEO. Laura Lewandowski & Julius Bachmann
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One of Oliver’s predictions has been that your own story and unique voice become even more valuable this year because of AI. We already see more “social CEOs” and “creator CEOs” – business leaders who become thought leaders thanks to content creation, social media and podcasts. That’s why we invited Laura Lewandowski, founder of SmartChiefs, and to…
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225: Speak So People Want to Listen. Julian Treasure, 5x TED Speaker
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Julian Treasure is a world-renowned expert on speaking and listening and a bestselling author. His 5 TED talks have amassed over 150 million views worldwide. His talk "How to speak so that people want to listen" on powerful speaking alone has garnered 100 million views, making it the 6th most popular TED talk of all time. As the author of “Sound Bu…
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224: Energize Yourself and Your Team! Simon Alexander Ong
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The world suffers from a human energy crisis. Meet the man who brings back the energy. Simon Alexander Ong is a celebrated author, speaker and award-winning life coach. His 2022 debut book, Energize, became an instant bestseller. In this wide-ranging episode, we discuss how you shift your own energy and the energy of your team towards a more positi…
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223: Nø Rules. Caroline Renée Kroll, Nø Cosmetics
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Netflix has “No Rules Rules”. Caroline Kroll has “Nø Rules”. Caroline is the impressive young founder and CEO of Nø Cosmetics, a disruptor in the clean beauty realm that is taking the retail world by storm. In her very first podcast interview in English, Caroline shares why Nø Cosmetics breaks the rules of branding and marketing. We go deep on her …
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222: Leading with Positivity and Humor. Lubomila Jordanova, Plan A
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Lubomila Jordanova is an Obama Leader, MIT Under 35 Innovator and the CEO & founder of Plan A. She is also the co-founder of the Greentech Alliance. Together with her team, she helps 1500 businesses including many global brands become more sustainable. Expect to learn how to create 100x partnerships, how companies can become more sustainable and av…
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221: Only Brands Have Fans. Dimitri Gärtner, Framen
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What’s the future of advertising, branding and performance marketing? To answer these questions, Dimitri Gärtner kicks off the year on Speak Like a CEO. Dimitri is the founder and CEO of Framen, a fast-growing media tech scale-up based in Berlin that is rapidly becoming one of the major players in advertising and creating communities around the wor…
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220: 10 Predictions for 2024: AI, Memes and the Perfect Delivery. Oliver Aust
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2024 will be the year AI gets real for many businesses. It is also the biggest election year ever as the US, the EU, the UK, India and many other countries head to the polls. Against this meta backdrop, I am sharing my 10 Predictions for 2024. They cover AI, memes, video, deep fakes, what happens to CEO communications, the state of marketing and mi…
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Based in Berlin, born in India, and educated at Harvard – Naren Shaam is a unicorn founder once rejected as a call center agent. The CEO of global tech & travel company Omio has two superpowers: patience, and not recognizing a 'no' for a 'no'. He moved to Berlin after graduating from Harvard, not knowing anyone, and without speaking the language, d…
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