PODCAST · business
Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals
by Colin Ryan
Want to elevate your presentations, attract more speaking opportunities, and feel amazing after your next talk? Colin Ryan, a 10+ year professional speaker and award-winning storyteller, has been where you are. He helps business leaders and owners become memorable public speakers. This podcast will show you how to stay calm on stage, hold attention, connect authentically, use humor and storytelling to bring your presentations and data to life, and more. Colin’s mission: help you stand out, grow your business, and become the memorable leader you’re meant to be. Free resources: SpeakNextWeek.com
Episodes
-
2 Great Lessons from Bad Presenters
Bad presentations can be incredibly useful, especially when you know what to look for. Seasoned public speaker and public speaking coach Colin Ryan breaks down two common decisions he’s seen presenters make that unintentionally alienate their audiences. More importantly, he looks at how easily...
-
The Keynote Disaster That Taught Me How Trust Actually Works
The Trust Toolkit helps professionals become better influential communicators who get results. In this episode, host Colin Ryan shares what happened when his presentation remote died mid-speech, in front of 100 people, during a talk about... public speaking. What could've been a disaster became…
more -
You Deserve to Disappoint Others
In this episode of The Trust Toolkit, Colin Ryan explores a simple but uncomfortable truth: you deserve to disappoint others. Inspired by a powerful audience moment in his keynote at a leadership summit for financial professionals, Colin talks about the impossible standards many high performers...
-
Lose the Point, Win the Client
We all mess up with clients. The difference between advisors who lose trust and those who deepen it often comes down to what happens in the moments after the mistake. In this episode, Colin shares a relatable, personal story about a family miscommunication — and how he almost responded with the...
-
How to Tell Stories WITHOUT Talking About Yourself
Colin Ryan has spent his entire career telling stories—and not in the vague, “everyone’s a storyteller” kind of way. He’s performed on The Moth, NPR, and PBS, and had his work featured in Reader’s Digest "The Best Stories in America" Collection. But his real work has lived in the business...
-
From Public Speaking to The Trust Toolkit
I'm doubling down on the success of this podcast's first focus: public speaking, networking, pitching, and selling. I'm going to focus on the element beneath all of that: trust. I’ve given roughly 1,000 speeches, often talking about money, a subject most people don’t openly discuss. And I know…
more -
From Stereotype to Standout: Becoming a Financial Professional Clients Genuinely Trust
In this episode, Colin Ryan explores why trust is the real differentiator for financial professionals in today’s skeptical environment. Drawing on his experiences with accountants, advisors, students, and industry leaders, Colin delves into the historical baggage that plagues the financial…
more -
What Comedy Taught Me About Better Storytelling
🎙️ What can five years of stand-up comedy teach you about storytelling? A lot ! In this episode, Colin deconstructs his stand-up comedy journey to show you how to craft stories that don't just inform, but truly connect. He'll reveal key ways comedians turn everyday moments into unforgettable...
-
How to Make Networking Feel Effortless (Even If It Stresses You Out)
Networking can feel like an anxiety-inducing performance, but what if it didn’t have to? In this episode of Memorable Public Speaking, we dive into a real conversation with a client who struggles with overthinking, self-doubt, and the fear of making a bad impression while networking. Their words:...
-
2 Powerful Storytelling Hacks That Will Captivate Any Audience
In this value-packed episode, storytelling expert Colin Ryan pulls back the curtain on 2 powerful techniques that took a real client’s keynote story to new heights. You’ll learn how to craft an irresistible hook that grabs your audience's attention from the very first line. Plus, learn the secret...
-
3 Reasons to Avoid Speaking Off-the-Cuff (& What To Do Instead)
Ever been tempted to “wing it” when speaking? Think again. While improvisation can seem natural and authentic, it’s also a risky move that can leave you stumbling, rambling, or losing your audience entirely. In this episode, Colin explores three major reasons why speaking off-the-cuff can derail...
-
How to Share Serious Stories Without Overwhelming the Audience
In this episode, I tackle a question from a listener: How can I share serious stories while keeping my presentation positive and NOT losing the audience? So I tested out an answer: drawing from my personal experiences crafting a powerful story about navigating the American healthcare system…
more -
Why Embracing Imperfection Can Make You a More Engaging Speaker
In this episode of "Memorable Public Speaking and Storytelling," Colin shares a personal experience from a recent storytelling event where everything seemed to go wrong—yet the crowd loved it. Drawing lessons from that night, Colin reveals two powerful tips for any speaker: 1) Pay close attention...
-
How to Use Humor in a Speech Without Offending Your Audience
In this episode we dive into the art of using humor effectively in your presentations. Humor can turn a dry, forgettable talk into something memorable and engaging, but it’s a tool that requires balance. Colin walks you through why humor is such a powerful connection tool, how to craft jokes and...
-
How to Network When You Have Social Anxiety
🎤 **Feeling Nervous About Networking? You're Not Alone!** At its core, networking is about making that first connection and seeing if there's a vibe, mutual interest, or curiosity. But what if you don't feel confident? What if you're in your head about it? 🤔 Here's a truth: everyone feels…
more -
3 Ways to WIN Your Next Pitch Using the "Golden Window"
You will never more of your audience's attention than you do in the first 30 seconds. There are all kinds of fun and creative things you can do to hook them immediately, keep them engaged, and get them to say Yes. Unfortunately, the real-life tips in this video things are NOT intuitive, NO ONE…
more -
The Heart of Public Speaking is Connection
A true story to remind you that we’re all pretending! Key Ideas: What will be your next “15 feet of courage?” Public speaking is not about being perfect, it’s about creating a connection with your audience. The skill of connection belongs in our work, on our teams, in our relationships and in our...
-
6 Ways to Be a Better Listener (and Why it Matters)
Did you know that MOST people are used to NEVER being listened to. There's a reason for this: most of us never took a class or training on HOW to listen well. Well I took a 2-day listening training, and I'll sum it up for you in a few minutes (saving you a lot of time, you're welcome!)As you…
more -
A Fun Way to Boost Your Confidence QUICKLY
For me, doing stand-up comedy 10 years was a great tool to be a better communicator. And it also taught me a trick that's great for you to help boost your confidence. I call it "open mic-ing." Whether the thing that's intimidating you is public speaking, speaking up in meetings, raising your...
-
Did You Know Martin Luther King Jr. Had Depression?
Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a deep struggle with depression and suicidal tendencies throughout his life? I did not. I want to share this with you, including an amazing clip from his final speech, and share what I've learned about how our mental health challenges make us…
more -
2024 Message - Your Life Is Full of Stories
I've loved movies since I was a kid, and loved recapping them others who haven't seen them yet. It's where I first learned how to be a storyteller! And how I learned 2 keys to telling good stories: know your audience and pick one scene not the whole thing! Stories engage your audience because...
-
Bestselling Author Diana Kander Discusses "Go Big Or Go Home" on the Art of Successful Presenting and Pitching
Want to feel amazing after your next talk? Check out free resources at https://speaknextweek.com or get a free recommendation from me on becoming a stronger public speaker. In less time than you think, you can transform public speaking from something you dread into something you love! 🎙️...
-
What To Say In The First 30 Seconds Of Every Pitch or Presentation
The first 30 seconds of your speech are the only chance you have to truly grab and maintain your audience's attention. This is based on a concept by Diana Kander and Tucker Trotter's concept "The Golden Window." Which they write about in the upcoming book Go Big Or Go Home. I'm always committed…
more -
Shari Alyse Unpacks Two TEDx Talks AND How You Can Get Media Appearances
A Conversation with America's Joy Magnet, seasoned TEDx speaker and Media Appearance Coach... Shari Alyse! “I got off the stage after my second TED talk, and I beelined it for the ladies restroom. After like 30 seconds of crying, I exhaled, and I literally put my arms around myself and I said…
more -
Inspire Your Listener to TAKE ACTION with this Trick from the Dentist
You're about to learn one of my favorite $10.00 words/phrases: Choice Architecture. This is the overlooked key to inspiring, motivating, and influencing your people to take action. Whether it's your team, an individual, a potential client or partner, this will definitely help you like it's helped...
-
Play the MEMOIR GAME To Improve Listening Skills
Think about the bad listeners in your life. Picturing them? **If you can't picture one, it's you ;) Now think about the good listeners in your life. They have your respect, your appreciation, your trust. They have influence! They lead through their ability to listen! Here is a fun way to be one…
more -
An Exercise That Makes A Scary Audience Less Scary
I get it - public speaking is uncomfortable. But have you ever turned down speaking opportunities you know would be good for you to take? It might be because you've put that audience on a pedestal. No matter how impressive or intimidating the people in your audience are, they shouldn't be on a...
-
Your Inner Critic is Just a HECKLER in Your Head
Happy new year! Welcome to hustle month, where we refocus on getting our message out there and showing up in-person and online for our people. Is there something you want to share in a talk or post on social media but your inner critic / perfectionist / impostor is getting in your way? I was...
-
This Simple Trick Will Instantly Make You More ENGAGING
When I did a training for 13 peer financial counselors (students who provide financial counseling through one-on-one sessions and workshop presentations), I sent them a pre-training survey and almost every single student shared some version of "ENGAGING the audience is my biggest public speaking...
-
How to Nail Your Pitch by Making an EMOTIONAL Connection
Lynn had 10 minutes to speak during a 3-day learning and development conference for her entire faculty at her school. It was a tiny window in order to recruit the faculty to be MAVENS who recommended students utilize her financial literacy resources. Any speaking opportunity has high stakes…
more -
Two Communication Life Lessons From My Most Unforgettable Mentor
She was 4'9", she spoke 5 languages, and she was my grandma! And she taught me two lessons that have shaped me both as a person and as a speaker. These two lessons will show you, like they have for me, how to become a far more confident and compelling communicator and relationship-builder. You…
more -
From Stage Fright to Stage Fearless - Coach Michele Ogston's Story
What if you dreamed of speaking in front of people, but were terrified of public speaking? What if you had a vision of impact, a powerful message to share and a business ready to scale, but you were blocked by your dread at facing an audience? When I met Michele several years ago, she was...
-
How to Share a Mistake and Seem MORE Confident
As a leader, as an expert, telling a story about a mistake, a disaster, a glorious miscalculation on your part actually makes you seem more confident, not less. Not only that, it's going to create trust in your team and audience that leads to greater interaction in the room and a safer and more...
-
Pro Speaker Joe Fingerhut Gets 1,000,000 People To Ask "How Can I?"
Joe Fingerhut is a friend, a fellow speaker, and a unicycle-riding Japanese-speaking juggling motivational speaking Renaissance man. Joe shares: What's it like speaking in front of 3,000 people. What he tells himself the moment before he goes on stage. The inspiration for, and evolution of, his...
-
How To Answer Questions When You DON'T Know the Answer
Here is an incredibly valuable communication lesson for content experts and leaders.... that I learned from my hilarious and sarcastic my mother-in-law!, her Alexa, and Kevin Costner.
-
My Elevator Pitch Should Be LESS Impressive??? What?!
"Most elevator pitches are designed to impress, and they fail to intrigue." I made that one up on the spot and I'm proud of it! When you let go of "saying the right things" and "what I should sound like" you open up all kinds of fun and interesting lanes to engage and hook your funder or listener...
-
Write A Book Without Writing A Word??? (with Michael Delon)
"Simon Sinek doesn’t make money selling his book. Simon makes money selling his ideas through his books and his speeches. It's his books that get him invited on stages. And those stages are where he makes all of his money." - Michael Delon ------------ Publisher and credibility marketing expert...
-
Snag One of These Storytelling Tricks that Pixar Swears By
No one tells stories better than Pixar! Wall-E. Up. Toy Story. Ratatouille. Pixar's stories connect us with at every age, they move us to laughter, tears, and we can still picture them years later. As a presenter, a leader, an educator, telling stories is an incredible way to create trust,...
-
How To Read Your Audience's Minds & Say Exactly What They Hope You'll Say
In your next presentation, pitch, or meeting with prospective clients, do THIS and you'll know exactly what to say to earn your audience's trust and their business. --------------- Want to assess your executive presence skills right now AND get proven tips on how to communicate powerfully? Go to...
-
Your Speaking Confidence Skyrockets When You Identify This
After I gave a training on pitching your work to clients, a graphic designer named Todd came up to me. "Here's my problem… When I'm presenting work concepts to clients, I get rattled. I feel like they're judging me, and they think graphic design isn't really that important. It's arts and crafts.…
more -
How We Streamlined Ryan's Pitch From SIX Minutes to ONE Minute (with Ryan Dunphy)
Clarity and certainty are essential when you are packaging your talk and positioning yourself as a thought-leader! This is also key to persuading your audience to believe in the strength and value of your message. "Evidence shows people will remember one thing you say. When you speak for an hour,...
-
Ted Lasso and Inspiring Your Audience to Believe
"It's been said that every sale is nothing more than getting someone to believe the solution you offer is the solution they need." "The reason you create belief is so they feel within themselves that the person they want to be is the person they can be." "Ask yourself, what is the belief that you...
-
An Honest Conversation about Mental Health (with Christine O'Neill)
This is a great one! Christine O’Neill, MMSc, PA-C, ACC is a burnout interventionist, executive leadership coach, and medical clinician (and my friend!). She’s passionate about helping overwhelmed professionals learn how to make a difference while having a life by using values-based…
more -
Reminder -- Stories That are Hard to Tell Are Stories They NEED To Hear
To be clear, Storytelling IS personal development. And Storytelling IS professional development. Because there are times where the toughest story for you to tell is the most powerful story for your audience to hear. Here is what you'll need to know in order to a) be comfortable & authentic when...
-
How to Manage Nervousness While Public Speaking
A racing mind can strike at any moment, and try to ruin a really fun thing like presenting. Here's how to invite that nervousness out of your brain and out of your life. Want to up-level your speaking confidence, content, impact, or income?? Schedule a free 15-minute call with Colin or start with...
-
How to Go from Workshop Presenter to Keynote Speaker
It's all about a technique I like to call Human-Expert Positioning. Want to improve your speaking confidence, content, impact, or income?? Schedule a free 15-minute call with Colin or start with our free speaking resources.
-
The 3 Stories Your Presentation Must Have
Storytelling will make your next presentation an unforgettable presentation, but only if you tell these 3 stories. Want to improve your speaking confidence, content, impact, or income?? Schedule a free 15-minute call with Colin or start with our free speaking resources.
-
Do You Know Who Your TWO Audiences Are?
Here is a business growth strategy that will increase the impact of your message and generate more speaking opportunities. Want to improve your speaking confidence, content, impact, or income?? Schedule a free 15-minute call with Colin or start with our free speaking resources.
-
Become a Better Speaker By Learning How to PAUSE
Show Notes: https://www.colinryanspeaks.com/the-power-of-silence-when-presenting/ Let's explore using pauses as a technique in your presentations, inspired by a lesson I learned IN FRONT OF 1,000 people at a Moth storytelling performance. I had the opportunity to perform my story for a very large...
-
How to Promote Yourself to Speaker ASAP (with Lindsey Lathrop)
Lindsey Lathrop is a certified business & negotiation coach, and a Top 100 Global Facilitator with Google’s #IAmRemarkable Initiative. Lindsey is not only my wife and favorite person in the world, she has also been my personal negotiation coach throughout my speaking career, and someone who...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Want to elevate your presentations, attract more speaking opportunities, and feel amazing after your next talk? Colin Ryan, a 10+ year professional speaker and award-winning storyteller, has been where you are. He helps business leaders and owners become memorable public speakers. This podcast will show you how to stay calm on stage, hold attention, connect authentically, use humor and storytelling to bring your presentations and data to life, and more. Colin’s mission: help you stand out, grow your business, and become the memorable leader you’re meant to be. Free resources: SpeakNextWeek.com
HOSTED BY
Colin Ryan
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals have?
Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals about?
Want to elevate your presentations, attract more speaking opportunities, and feel amazing after your next talk? Colin Ryan, a 10+ year professional speaker and award-winning storyteller, has been where you are. He helps business leaders and owners become memorable public speakers. This podcast will...
How often does Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals release new episodes?
Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals?
You can listen to Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals?
Influential Public Speaking for Leaders & Professionals is created and hosted by Colin Ryan.
URL copied to clipboard!