Presenter Mastery Podcast

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, and coaching eventually led him to develop the Congredior  Method, a framework built around reducing friction and helping people work together more effectively.The conversation also dives into Stuart’s journey through SpeakerX, where he transformed an early idea into a signature talk and discovered that “friction” had actually been the common thread running through his entire career.They talk about:Why people naturally resist being told what to doThe hidden communication problems inside teamsHow curiosity changes the way people respond to youBuilding trust before conflict happensWhy AI won’t replace human connectionStuart’s GUIDE principles for reducing frictionTurning a complex idea into a clear signature talkIf you’ve ever felt resistance in conversations, struggled to get people on your side, or wondered why good ideas still create pushback, this episode will change the way you think about communication.Do you want to watch Stuart’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0yR3_zfB_c Connect with Stuart WedgeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-wedge/Webpage: https://www.skool.com/the-congredior-method/about Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 internal blocks that stop people from speaking up, the pressure of trying to “perform,” and what actually changes when you shift from proving yourself to helping others.You’ll also hear how John built his signature talk, the challenges of simplifying complex ideas into a clear message, and what it really takes to stand on stage when your instinct is to stay quiet.They talk about:Why introverts struggle to speak (and why it’s not what you think)The concept of the “mask” and how it affects communicationTurning self-focus into audience focusThe process of cutting down ideas into a clear messageLetting go of needing approval from the audienceIf you’ve ever felt like you’re holding back, overthinking what to say, or staying quiet when you actually have something valuable to share, this episode will change how you see it.Do you want to watch his full Signature Talk?  Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/IbIXzjdVXaM Connect with John DoorbarLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndoorbarpresenting/ Website: https://www.johndoorbar.com/  Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 resilience isn’t built in the moment things go wrong, but in what you train before anything happens.The conversation goes deeper into how people unknowingly train reactivity instead of control, and how attention, thoughts, and internal dialogue shape performance more than most realize.They talk about:Why reacting to life keeps people stuckHow attention and awareness affect performanceThe connection between burnout and “pushing harder”What resilience actually looks like in practiceA simple exercise to understand how your mind worksDo you want to watch his full Signature Talk? Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/WudcvVQYp3A If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or constantly reacting instead of responding, this episode gives you a different way to look at it.Connect with Ayo JohnsonWebsite: https://ayo-johnson.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-johnson22Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 here:https://www.presentermastery.com/movieMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc:https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 it works and what we've been able to achieve with our coaching program? Watch our newly produced free movie here:https://www.presentermastery.com/movieMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc:https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 creating oxytocin.The Biochemistry of Webinars can be boiled down to this:Dopamine enhances focus and motivation, keeping your audience engaged and attentive.Boosting testosterone can increase your confidence, projecting authority and credibility.Oxytocin fosters a sense of connection and trust, making your audience more receptive to your message.Serotonin promotes a positive mood, encouraging audience retention and enthusiasm.By understanding and utilizing these neurochemicals, you can deliver a compelling, memorable presentation that resonates deeply with your audience, ensuring lasting impressions and effective communication.Do you want to hack your mindset, master Storytelling techniques and deliver presentations or webinars like a pro? Watch "Powerful Presentations" here: https://presentermastery.com/training/pRead more about the Presenter Mastery program:https://www.presentermastery.com/applyReady to find out more about how we can help you become a Master Presenter & Storyteller?Book a call with one of our colleagues! It's a relaxed, 40 minute call where we will get to know you, your current presentation and communication skill level and your future goals when it comes to delivering presentations, workshops, webinars or stories. If you're suited for the program, we'll offer a tailored roadmap for you inside the Presenter Mastery program.https://www.presentermastery.com/callWatch the Podcast in HD video!https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc:https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and business communication lies in its ability to create connections, evoke emotions, and drive people to take action. Whether you are an entrepreneur, working with sales, doing presentations or practically any other field of business, incorporating storytelling into your communication strategy can set you apart and make your message thousands of procent more impactful. Storytelling is NOT complicated! You can start practicing your storytelling skills by telling stories about random objects, indexing the stories you have and start analysing your stories to figure out how you can add more anticipation (dopamine) and setbacks (oxytocin).One of the most effective ways to capture attention of an audience, client or customer, is through the art of storytelling. Business Storytelling, which we talked about in episode 19 of the Presenter Mastery podcast called "The ABCDO's of Business Storytelling", is the recipe to naturally inject stories into everyday conversations and business situations. Storytelling is a powerful tool that can transform the way you and your business or corporate communicate, market, and sell their products or services.Do you want to hack your mindset, master Storytelling techniques and deliver presentations like a professional public speaker? Watch "Powerful Presentations" here: https://presentermastery.com/training/pRead more about the Presenter Mastery program:https://www.presentermastery.com/applyReady to find out more about how we can help you become a Master Presenter & Storyteller? Book a call with one of our colleagues! It's a relaxed, 40 minute call where we will get to know you, your current presentation and communication skill level and your future goals when it comes to delivering presentations, workshops, webinars or stories. If you're suited for the program, we'll offer a tailored roadmap for you inside the Presenter Mastery program.https://www.presentermastery.com/call Watch the Podcast in HD video!https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc:https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 presentation skills and storytelling. Coming home from the middle east the day before this recording, David talks about the experience of his last few weeks of traveling to Dubai, Spain and Kuwait, and how he handles the cultural differences especially when delivering his famous presentation skills keynotes and storytelling techniques workshop. How do you prepare for another culture? How can you quickly take in and adapt to a different culture when you're a public speaker?Do you want to hack your mindset, master Storytelling techniques and deliver presentations like a professional public speaker? Watch "Powerful Presentations" here: https://presentermastery.com/training/pRead more about the Presenter Mastery program:https://www.presentermastery.com/applyWatch the Podcast in HD video!https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc:https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 questions in any presentation situation.Steve Jobs answering tough question:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqPrUmVz-oDo you want to hack your mindset, master Storytelling techniques and deliver presentations like a pro? Watch "Powerful Presentations" here:https://presentermastery.com/training/pRead more about the Presenter Mastery program:https://www.presentermastery.com/applyWatch the Podcast in HD video!https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc:https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/@presentermasteryReady to find out more about how we can help you become a Master Presenter?Apply for a call with one of our colleagues. It's a relaxed, 40 minute call where we will get to know you, your situation and will try to offer a tailored roadmap for you inside the Presenter Mastery program.https://www.presentermastery.com/applyMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!:https://www.presentermastery.com/training-1Ready to find out more about how we can help you become a Master Presenter?Book a call with one of our colleagues. It's a relaxed, 40 minute call where we will get to know you, your situation and will try to offer a tailored roadmap for you inside the Presenter Mastery program.https://www.presentermastery.com/callWatch the Podcast in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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=jbkSRLYSojoWatch David's 35 minute long webinar "3 STEPS TO MASTER to become a top 1% presenter" HERE!:https://www.presentermastery.com/training-1Ready to find out more about how we can help you become a Master Presenter?Book a call with one of our colleagues. It's a relaxed, 40 minute call where we will get to know you, your situation and will try to offer a tailored roadmap for you inside the Presenter Mastery program.https://www.presentermastery.com/callWatch the Podcast in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 THE WEEK: Horizontal MovementWatch "3 STEPS TO MASTER to become a top 1% presenter" here:https://www.presentermastery.com/training-1Interested in our program? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply to book a discovery call.Watch the Podcast in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:https://www.presentermastery.com/training-2Interested in our program? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply and book a discovery call.Watch the Podcast in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 coach? How is Life coach and Presentation coach intertwined? Why is internal communication what REALLY makes a great presenter into a master presenter?SKILL OF THE WEEK: Sound effects with your mouth!Watch "3 STEPS TO MASTER to become a top 1% presenter" here:https://www.presentermastery.com/training-1Interested in our program? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply and book a discovery call.Watch the Podcast in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryMore links to free webinars, Instagram, contact information etc: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:https://www.presentermastery.com/training-1Interested in our program? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/apply and book a discovery call.Our podcast is now on YouTube for those who would like to watch us talk in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryEven more links: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 those who would like to watch us talk in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryEven more links: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryEven more links: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 those who would like to watch us speak in HD video! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryEven more links: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermasteryEven more links: https://linktr.ee/presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! https://www.youtube.com/@presentermastery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 skills are the most important ones to master in order to become a Master Presenter.Do you like our podcast? Leave a review on the platform you're listening on!More about Presenter Mastery: https://www.presentermastery.com/apply Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 we communicate. Do you enjoy the Presenter Mastery podcast? Leave us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

24 hours til your next presentation and you haven't started yet? Even worse, 1 hour? 10 minutes?! Here are some tips and tricks on how to quickly build, prepare or transform your presentation into something else... Leave a review if you like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David & Lucas talks about how to deal with a silent audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 2024 everyone! This episode was recorded right after David came back from a two day workshop in Los Angeles. David and Lucas walks us through what David did during these two days, mainly focused on how and why Synchronicity is such an important part in our day to day communication.Feel free to write a review of the Presenter Mastery podcast if you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4.8 million views! David's Ted Talk "How to avoid death By Powerpoint" propelled his career, allowing him to travel all around the world to coach people on how to build your presentations in an neurologically optimal way. Should you use powerpoint? When should you use it? How do you use it so that it enhances and clarifies what is being said?PS. Remember to write a review of the Presenter Mastery podcast on whatever platform you're listening on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David and Lucas talks about how to quickly change and optimize your mental state so that you can be your best self in any situation. David walks us through his Angel's and Devil's Cocktail metaphor and some of the mental tricks he uses when getting ready to deliver a presentation. Enjoy!Interested in joining the Presenter Mastery program? Book a call with one of our coaches: https://www.presentermastery.com/call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David & Lucas talks about common mistakes just prior to you going up to deliver a presentation and how to avoid them. Are you interested in becoming a great presenter? Head over to https://www.presentermastery.com/call and book a call with one of our coaches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode is all about how to avoid or deal with the different stages of losing yourself and your train of thought on stage, which can ultimately lead to a complete blackout or, worst case, fainting. David shares his worst moment of blacking out, which happened during The Magical Science of Storytelling Ted Talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David and Lucas talks about the PDC-module, (P)resenter, (D)elivery & (C)ontent. David shares the backstories on how these came to be the foundation in his 23 year long coaching and public speaking career. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.