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Authentalk Public Speaking Podcast

Five-time national champion speaker Dr. Iain Lampert turns smart but shy professionals into compelling communicators. Each episode breaks down real-world presentation challenges and offers championship-level strategies tested in competitions, boardrooms, and beyond. Whether you're leading a team, pitching a client, or giving a keynote, this podcast helps you own the room, handle curveballs, and tell stories that actually stick.This isn’t about gimmicks or performance tips that wear off after a week. It’s about building the kind of communication presence that earns trust, respect, and action every time you speak.www.authentalk.org

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    27. Teaching Executives with Mitchell Petersen

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews award-winning Kellogg finance professor Mitchell Petersen about his experience teaching executives in the Northwestern MBA program. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellpetersen/ https://www.authentalk.org/

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    26. Magic and Marketing with Jimi Gibson

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews TEDx speaker, magician, and Forbes Agency Council writer Jimi Gibson about the connection between magic and marketing. https://thriveagency.com/our-work/ https://www.authentalk.org/

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    25. Hall of Fame Speaking with Patrick Combs

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Hall of Fame Speaker Patrick Combs about audience analysis, keynote speaking, and storytelling. https://patrickcombs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bemiracleminded/ https://www.authentalk.org/

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    24. AI, SCORE, and Value with Joy Goberville

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews SCORE leader and consultant Joy Goberville about the future of work, AI, SCORE volunteering, and finding your personal value. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joygoberville/ https://www.authentalk.org/

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    23. Leadership Consulting with Gautam Sood

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews ex-prosecutor, consultant, and national mock trial champion Gautam Sood about DEI, consulting, and vulnerability. https://www.interlaceconsulting.com/https://www.authentalk.org/

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    22. LinkedIn Marketing with Jenny Lustig

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews LinkedIn lead generation specialist Jenny Lustig about best practices regarding reaching clients through LinkedIn. https://leadmagnetlemonade.kit.com/course https://www.authentalk.org/

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    21. Moderating Debates with Dr. Ben Voth

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews SMU professor of rhetoric Dr. Ben Voth about best practices in political debates. https://benvoth.com/ https://www.authentalk.org/

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    20. Keynote Speeches with Courtney Lohmann

    "Here's what I've done. Here's what I've learned. Here's what you can do." Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews professional speaker and sustainability expert Courtney Lohmann on best practices in keynote speeches. https://courtneylohmann.com https://www.authentalk.org/

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    19. Pitching and Selling with Jen Thompson

    "How good are you willing for it to get?" Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Jen Thompson (a board member, ex-Google/YouTube strategic business leader with experience in media and technology, and consultant) on best practices in pitching and selling. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenthomp/ https://www.authentalk.org/

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    18. Delight in the Limelight with Linda Ugelow

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Linda Ugelow, a professional speaking coach. Linda helps clients overcome performance anxiety (lindaugelow.com). https://www.authentalk.org/

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    17. D(eb)ating Around (IPDA Interview Compilation)

    Dr. Iain Lampert, the coach of over 1,600 public speaking champions, interviews Lindsay Duede, Elaine Csoros Krussow, Ethan Arbuckle, and Daniel Davis about their experiences in the International Public Debate Association. https://www.authentalk.org/

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    16. The IPDA Debate GOAT? (Interview with Lindsay Duede)

    Dr. Iain Lampert interviews Lindsay Duede. Lindsay Duede (Duty) is an Interpersonal Communication PhD student and Argumentation instructor at Louisiana State University. She has been in IPDA since 2016 and has earned five national titles along with many other national placings. Outside of school and work, Lindsay spends time with her cat Croissant and staying up to date on all things Marvel.

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    15. Friendships in Adult Debate (Interview with Elaine Csoros Krussow)

    Dr. Iain Lampert interviews Elaine Csoros Krussow. Elaine is currently a licensed mental health provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While in IPDA, Elaine competed for Union University where she was a team officer for two of her three years on the circuit. During that time, Elaine saw a variety of success including multiple final rounds, speaker awards, 2nd place overall in season long results, and advancing to outrounds at the national level twice. Prior to college, she competed in the home school forensic league STOA for six years and saw competitive success in all forms of debate and nine speech categories. Despite the accolades from competing, Elaine views her biggest win as the friendships she was able to develop in the debate community.

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    14. The Benefits of Adult Debate (Interview with Ethan Arbuckle)

    Dr. Iain Lampert interviews Ethan Arbuckle, the back-to-back season-long champion of the International Public Debate Association. Ethan's journey is marked by notable achievements, including back-to-back championships in the Pro Division, as well as the title of Pro Speaker Champion. He has also led a team to victory as the Assistant Coach to earn the 2023-2024 Community College Championship. In addition to his role in individual debate and coaching, he won the 2021-2022 Team IPDA Championship alongside his partner. Ethan also contributed as an author to the IPDA’s 3rd edition textbook.

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    13. Why Join an Adult Debate League? (Interview with Daniel Davis)

    Dr. Iain Lampert interviews adult debater Daniel Davis. Daniel Davis, the graduate assistant for the LSUS debate team, is embarking on his 4th year with the team and his 6th year in the IPDA adult debate league. Over his short time in debate he has seen his own skills improve, but more excitingly, has gotten to watch and contribute to the improvement and success of countless students.

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    12. IPDA Debate (Part IV)

    What are Iain Lampert's final thoughts on the International Public Debate Association? How is competitive debate similar to chess?

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    11. IPDA Debate (Part III)

    What's the link between market segmentation analysis and argumentative success? How do the lessons of Dragon Ball Z inform competitive debate?

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    10. IPDA Debate (Part II)

    What happens with a champion debate coach loses nearly every debate in a tournament? What can we learn from our failures to persuade our judges?

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    9. IPDA Debate (Part I)

    What is the International Public Debate Association? How can we persuade biased judges? How do you beat a preacher in a debate about cancel culture?

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    8. Mailbag #1 (Style, Structure, and the Presidential Debate)

    How can we begin to master our personal public speaking styles? What are some common mistakes speakers with speech structure? What are my thoughts about the Joe Biden v. Donald Trump presidential debate?

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    7. Professional Public Address

    How can you write a research-based speech--like an Original Oratory, Informative, or TED Talk--that informs or persuades your audience?

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    6. Professional Spontaneous Speaking

    How can you create a five-minute speech with only two minutes of preparation time?

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    5. Professional Debate

    How can you prepare and structure arguments in a spontaneous debate?

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    4. Professional Acting

    How can you create a 10-minute competitive monologue?

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    3. Evaluation Contest

    How can speech coaches get feedback on the quality of their coaching?

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    2. International Speech

    How can you structure a seven-minute speech about your life?

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    1. Table Topics

    How can you give a two-minute speech with no preparation time?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Five-time national champion speaker Dr. Iain Lampert turns smart but shy professionals into compelling communicators. Each episode breaks down real-world presentation challenges and offers championship-level strategies tested in competitions, boardrooms, and beyond. Whether you're leading a team, pitching a client, or giving a keynote, this podcast helps you own the room, handle curveballs, and tell stories that actually stick.This isn’t about gimmicks or performance tips that wear off after a week. It’s about building the kind of communication presence that earns trust, respect, and action every time you speak.www.authentalk.org

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Dr. Iain Lampert

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Five-time national champion speaker Dr. Iain Lampert turns smart but shy professionals into compelling communicators. Each episode breaks down real-world presentation challenges and offers championship-level strategies tested in competitions, boardrooms, and beyond. Whether you're leading a team,...

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