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Presenter Mastery Podcast

by David JP Phillips & Lucas Reuterstig

The Presenter Mastery Podcast is your number one source of tools, information and inspiration on how to become a master presenter! With topics such as internal vs external communication, 110-presentation skills, effective storytelling, spicing your presentation and most importantly, how to be in total control of your own mindset by harnessing your brain chemistry, optimizing yourself, your presentation and become a master presenter. Hosted by David JP Phillips & Lucas Reuterstig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Gone in 60 Seconds: How to Hook Any Audience

    Did you know that most speakers lose their entire audience within the first 60 seconds of walking onto stage? In this new episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung break down the silent killer of keynotes and corporate presentations: weak, forgettable...

  2. I applied 150th times to TEDx events before I received my first YES | Steven Dossou

    How do you go from living in a $20-a-month shack surrounded by mice to generating $50M+ in sales and standing on global TEDx stages? In this explosive, high-energy episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with international speaker and...

  3. How to Write a Speech That Changes Minds | Simon Lancaster

    Why are facts, stats, and logic completely failing to win people over on stage? In this electric episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with world famous speechwriter and author Simon Lancaster. Having crafted speeches for UK Cabinet...

  4. The 4 Questions Top Speakers Ask Before Stage | Mary Tillson-Wharton

    What separates the top 1% of paid speakers from the 80% who leave audiences completely disconnected? In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with Mary Tillson-Wharton, Head of Speaker Coaching and Momentum at the Speaking...

  5. 4 Brain Surgeries, They Said He'd Never Speak | Tony Mulligan

    How do you respond when life completely strips away your voice and paralyzes half of your body? In this deeply moving episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with motivational speaker Tony Mulligan. Diagnosed with a recurrent brain…

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  6. 10 Questions We Should NOT Have Answered

    We always say that every single day in life is just a practice of how you speak, and what happens when there are no guests, no scripts, and zero filters in the studio? This is a funny episode. In this edition of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas and Alex turn the micro-interrogations on...

  7. This is Why 90% of Paid Speakers Stay Broke | Maria Franzoni

    Are you ready to step into the $1.6 trillion paid speaking market? In this extraordinary episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with former speaker bureau executive, commercial strategist, and author of The Bookability Formula, Maria...

  8. Why You Will Never "Feel Ready" to Speak | Dr. Biliana Tod

    Is it really possible to go from being super shy to speaking on international stages? In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with PhD scientist, international keynote speaker, and author of Neuro Excellence, Dr. Biliana Tod…

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  9. How AI Slop Kills Your Speaking Credibility | Johannes Sundlo

    In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with international keynote speaker and FullStack HR author Johannes Sundlo. As Johannes breaks down his journey into becoming a leading voice on artificial intelligence, bridging the gap...

  10. Why You Secretly Hate Going Back to Work & How to Deal With It

    Why do we always feel like going back to work it's such a horrible thing to do? Have you ever wondered why we have normalized those behaviors? In this dynamic episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung discuss this global very common anxiety most…

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  11. You Don't Need to Be Famous to Be a Paid Speaker

    Ever wondered why some speakers get booked continuously while others present to empty rooms? The answer to that question will be in this exclusive episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosted by Alexander Grabner-Jarlung In this webinar he shares the hard lessons from his long 13 year career in...

  12. How to Master Difficult Conversations as a Leader | Dierdre Messerli

    Think avoiding conflict keeps the peace? What if your attempt to preserve harmony is secretly killing your business? In this episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, we sit down with former marketing executive, systemic coach, and conflict resolution specialist Dierdre Messerli. Dierdre reveals…

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  13. How to Own the Stage (Even When You’re Burned Out) | Linda Berg

    What if the traits making you successful are the exact same ones pushing you toward a physical and mental crash? In this episode of the Public Speaking Podcast, hosts Lucas Reuterstig and Alexander Grabner Jarlung sit down with Linda Berg, CliftonStrengths coach and founder of MindPartner AB, to...

  14. One Sentence Can Completely CHANGE Your Audience Perception | Jennie Zetterström

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with crisis communications and media relations expert Jennie Zetterström to explore what really happens when the cameras turn on. She has spent more than 20 years helping leaders, organizations, and public figures communicate in high-pressure situations...

  15. Here’s WHY Stand-Up Comedy Makes You a Better Speaker | Tomas Kaminski

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Swedish stand-up comedian and content creator Tomas Kaminski to explore what comedians understand about communication that most public speakers never learn. Tomas shares how a career in teaching unexpectedly led him to the comedy stage, why making...

  16. Communication is KEY for every great leader | Jim Koetting

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant Jim Koetting. Jim shares lessons from decades of building businesses, leading teams, speaking on stage, and helping organizations improve performance through better communication and...

  17. People Are Getting Bored During Your Presentations

    Are you losing people during presentations? Is it the topic? Is it the speaker? Or is it something deeper? In this episode we sit down and explore why some speakers can make the most boring topic sound fascinating while others can make skydiving sound boring. Lucas and Alex break down the real...

  18. The Leadership Mistake That Makes People Shut Down | Jonas Frydal

    In this SPEAKERx edition of The Public Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Jonas Frydal, leadership expert and bestselling author. He shares why leadership it's about creating environments where people feel safe enough to speak up, contribute ideas, make mistakes, and grow. The conversation…

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  19. Your Audience Will Remember Emotions More Than Information | Tamara Christmann Olofsson

    In this SPEAKERx edition of The Public Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Tamara Christmann Olofsson, entrepreneur and speaker focused on personal development and leadership. For nearly two decades, her work building adventure parks Tamara has seen people all the time standing up in the trees on...

  20. Can You Turn an Idea Into a Signature Talk in 30 Days? | Ben Sherry

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Ben Sherry, speaking coach, live-event strategist, and founder of The Live Event Studio, to talk about the gap between having ideas and actually putting them into the world. The conversation explores why public speaking is becoming more valuable in…

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  21. How to Speak with Passion & Inspire Change During Your Speech | Jutta Wohlrab

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Jutta Wohlrab, women’s health expert, speaker and recent winner of a Global Leadership Award. Jutta shares the deeper story behind her SPEAKERx signature talk and why her mission has always been bigger than public speaking itself. She talks about why...

  22. Most People Don’t Notice This About Their Conversation | Caroline Forsblad

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Caroline Forssblad, cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and creator of “The Interesting Theory.” Caroline shares her journey from burnout and high pressure leadership roles into personal development, public speaking, and helping people question the...

  23. Reducing Friction in Communication & Leadership | Stuart Wedge

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Stuart Wedge to talk about friction, the invisible thing that slows down communication, creates resistance, and makes collaboration harder than it needs to be. Stuart shares how his background in the military, information security, fire performance…

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  24. Helping Introverts How to Speak Clearly | John Doorbar

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with John Doorbar, a speaking coach focused on helping introverts communicate with clarity and confidence. John shares why being an introvert isn’t the problem and how most people have simply learned the wrong patterns around speaking. They talk about the...

  25. This Is Where My Presentations Were Falling Apart | André Rossbach

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with André Rossbach, a safety engineer working at the intersection of AI and product development. André shares his experience on the SPEAKERx and how he went from relying entirely on slides and reading during presentations to build and deliver a structured...

  26. How Attention & Awareness Affect Performance | Ayo Johnson

    After working closely with speakers inside SPEAKERx, this episode introduces one of the talks that stayed with us long after the stage. Lucas and Alex sit down with Ayo Johnson to break down his signature talk on resilience and why most people misunderstand what it actually means. He shares how...

  27. The Reason Behind Why Most People Struggle to Explain What They Do

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex unpack one of the most common beliefs people have when it comes to speaking: “I don’t have anything to say.” Together they explore why that’s almost never true, and what’s actually happening when people struggle to explain what they do, or feel like others can say...

  28. Why You Use Filler Words And How to Stop Them

    In this episode, Lucas and Alex dive into one of the most common habits in speaking filler sounds. They break down why words like “um,” “uh,” and “you know” show up in the first place, and what’s actually happening in your head when they do. The big realization? It’s not just about bad habits…

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  29. Most People Can’t Clearly Explain What They Do

    After a long break, the podcast is back! In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down to talk about something that’s becoming impossible to ignore how you speak about what you do. They share stories from their own experience and how to create real connection in a world full of AI noise The big...

  30. 28. The Worst CONTENT Mistakes

    David JP Phillips & Alexander Grabner-Jarlung talks about the worst mistakes people make when planning and delivering their presentations. Want to know more about Presenter Mastery, how it works and what we've been able to achieve with our coaching program? Watch our newly produced free movie…

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  31. 27. Most Common Mistakes to Avoid on Stage

    We're back! But in a slightly different constellation. David JP Phillips & Alexander Grabner-Jarlung compares their top three biggest mistakes when on stage and how they came to their conclusion, and of course, how to avoid these mistakes altogether. Want to know more about Presenter Mastery, how...

  32. 26. The Biochemistry of Webinars

    In the last episode before summer break, Lucas and David discusses the techniques of delivering outstanding webinars! How to keep the audience engaged using dopamine techniques like major, minor and micro why's, how to handle nervousness and stress, and how to connect with your audience by…

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  33. 25. Storytelling is VITAL for Your Success

    In this special episode of the Presenter Mastery podcast, Lucas & David talk Storytelling - A crucial skill for success in Business and Presentations. Mastering storytelling skills is essential for anyone looking to succeed in presentations or business. The power of storytelling in presentations...

  34. 24. The Hectic Life of a Public Speaker

    The life of a Public Speaker can be very hectic, traveling all over the world, from country to country, airport to airport and stage to stage. Just counting this spring, David has been in 16 different countries launching his new book "HIGH ON LIFE" and delivering keynotes and workshops in...

  35. 23. Dealing with Critical Questions in Presentation situations

    How do you deal with TOUGH questions? Is there a perfect way to answer them, or can you avoid them completely? And why does David rarely get any critical questions? This weeks episode of the Presenter Mastery podcast, Lucas & David dives into how to handle and prepare for the tough and critical...

  36. Hack your Mindset, Master Storytelling Techniques and Deliver like a Pro

    Today we're treating you to our FULL webinar "Powerful Presentations". This was recorded live in November. Listen to it here or watch it on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@presentermastery Ready to find out more about how we can help you become a Master Presenter? Apply for a call...

  37. 22. Optimize your Presentation Opening

    David & Lucas talks about the right and wrongs of opening a presentation. How do you start a presentation? What should you include and in what order? What should you avoid when starting a presentation? Watch David's 35 minute long webinar "3 STEPS TO MASTER to become a top 1% presenter" HERE!:...

  38. 21. How to Present DATA (and make it interesting)

    Todays subject is DATA, how to present data, make it interesting, what to avoid and how to make it even more interesting... And fun! Hans Rosling presenting data full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo Watch David's 35 minute long webinar "3 STEPS TO MASTER to become a top 1%...

  39. 20. The Digital Presentation Revolution

    During the pandemic, the world rapidly turned to digital. How do you transition from being on stage or in a meeting, before a live audience, to doing the same presentations in front of a camera? What focus questions do you need to change in order to be "natural" in digital environments? SKILL OF...

  40. 19. ABCDO's of Storytelling

    The ABCDO's of Storytelling is a storytelling model on how to apply stories into your business meetings, presentations and everyday conversation. Enjoy! SKILL OF THE WEEK: Register/Pitch (Voice) Watch "3 STEPS TO MASTER to become a top 1% presenter" here…

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  41. 18. The Beautiful link between External & Internal Communication

    In this weeks episode, Lucas asks David about the, at first glance, split focus between self-leadership, self-growth, "Life coach", aka. internal communication vs presentation skills, storytelling, communication coach, aka external communication. Why is David branded, mainly in Sweden, as a Life...

  42. 17. Creating The "3 Steps to Master" Webinar

    We skipped a week! Last week was hectic; we hosted a brand new webinar called "3 Steps to Master to become a top %1 presenter" and it was a hit! In this episode, Lucas and David discusses how the webinar was created and executed. Watch the webinar in it's entirety here:...

  43. 16. The Secret to Presenter Mastery

    In this special episode, Lucas and David talk about the history that led up to the Presenter Mastery program and what Presenter Mastery is all about! Enjoy! Interested in our program? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply and book a discovery call. Our podcast is now on YouTube for...

  44. 15. Most Valuable Skill & How to own the Room

    In this episode, Lucas asks David three questions which has been sent to us from members of the Presenter Mastery program. Which skill is the most valuable in day to day situations? How to handle a chatty audience? And how to "own" the room? Interested in becoming a great Presenter? Head over to...

  45. 14. Understanding Self-doubt

    David & Lucas talks about self-doubt, how to understand it, how it affects you as a presenter and what to do in order to reduce it. Interested in becoming a great Presenter? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply and read more about our program! Our podcast is now on YouTube for…

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  46. 13. Workshopping Strategies

    In todays episode, Lucas has asked the Presenter Mastery program community about what they would like to hear us talk about in the podcast. So this episode is a quick one on what to think about when building and holding a Workshop! Interested in becoming a great Presenter? Head over to...

  47. 12. Making Sense of Value

    A potentially valuable overview on how to understand value. Interested in becoming a great Presenter? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply and read more about our program! Our podcast is now on YouTube for those who would like to watch us speak in HD video!...

  48. 11. The Wonderful Power of Motherskills

    Motherskills are communication skills which have the unique effect of impacting 10 or more additional communication skills. What are these motherskills? How and why do they impact so many other parts of your communication? David & Lucas delves deep into this fascinating subject and why these…

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  49. 10. 110 Steps of Excellent Communication

    This episode is an introduction to the 110 steps of excellence and how we at Presenter Mastery use it as a tool in our presenter skills analysis. We recommend you to watch David's TedTalk from 2019 where he talks about the process of studying 5000 speakers for 7 years - to find every single way…

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  50. 9. YOUR why and THEIR why (SPECIAL)

    This episode is actually an old video webinar from our old presentation training platform. We'll be back with normal episodes next week! Hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Presenter Mastery Podcast is your number one source of tools, information and inspiration on how to become a master presenter! With topics such as internal vs external communication, 110-presentation skills, effective storytelling, spicing your presentation and most importantly, how to be in total control of your own mindset by harnessing your brain chemistry, optimizing yourself, your presentation and become a master presenter. Hosted by David JP Phillips & Lucas Reuterstig

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