Professional speaking coach Alienor Hunter shares her journey from too shy to order a sandwich to a world-class communication expert. Learn the mindset shifts confident communicators make.
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Alienor breaks down the essential mindset shifts and practical tools you need to overcome speaking anxiety, find your natural voice, and actually enjoy speaking up in any situation. Whether you're navigating a new job or just want to feel more at ease in social settings, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom.
In this episode, you'll learn:
💡 The #1 mindset shift to stop worrying about how you sound to others.
🎤 Why "speaking before you think" is the secret to sounding more natural and authentic.
✨ An actionable tip for ending your sentences with power and authority.
🤔 A controversial "hot take" on filler words like "um" and "like."
💪 What it truly means to be a resilient speaker (and how to become one).
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Spotify: How to Stop Saying Um and Like
Apple: How to Stop Saying Um and Like
Spotify: Build an Impressive Vocabulary
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Join me as I sit down with Steven Gaffney, the renowned communication expert and public speaker to discuss how to be powerful in any situation. With over 25 years of experience, Steve is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, associations, and U.S. government agencies, among others.
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Steven breaks down his personal definition of power and draws from his extensive work in the heart of Washington, D.C., and beyond to highlight what distinguishes the truly powerful. Delving into the states of powerlessness, conditional power, and ultimate empowerment, we unveil the essential characteristics that drive success and influence.
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Craft an enchanting speaking voice with guest Kylie Olsen, a classically trained actor and vocalist. Discover how to breathe life into your words, command attention with volume, and evoke a honey-like quality in your voice by exploring the beauty of notes and mastering diction.
In this episode, we cover:
Techniques to harness the power of breath for a captivating speaking voice
Adjusting volume to convey confidence and engage your audience
Exploring the beauty and versatility of your voice's tonal range
Perfecting diction to articulate clearly and enhance your vocal allure
For more expert insights and practical exercises to enhance your speaking voice, stay tuned for Part Two, where Kylie Olsen shares invaluable tips and exercises to help you achieve vocal brilliance.
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Learn the tactics of highly persuasive individuals who effortlessly win hearts and minds, and learn how to build these skills for yourself.
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Join us on this journey through the modes of persuasion, and enhance your ability to influence and inspire others effortlessly.
This episode blends ancient Greek wisdom with practical strategies to help you build a strong and captivating mind in your 20s. Discover the timeless principles of Plato and Aristotle while gaining insights on how to enhance your life.
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This episode empowers you to shape your mind and future while honoring the wisdom of the past, offering a balanced and comprehensive approach to personal development and intellectual growth
Sit down with Councilwoman Roxy Ndebumadu as she shares advice on impactful communication and building genuine connections. We'll explore:
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Do This to Sound Smarter | Voltaire on Unlocking Your Inner Intellectual
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The Four Agreements
Learn to sound smarter in conversation with one of history's most brilliant minds: Voltaire. Discover the secrets to engaging others and exuding intellectual prowess. We'll cover how to:
• Move from small talk to big ideas
• Speak like an intellectual
• Dig deeper into statements to encourage critical thinking
• Deliver your ideas with impact
Drawing inspiration from Voltaire's masterful use of language, we reveal the power of concise and impactful communication. Enhance your conversational skills, impress others with your intellect, and channel the spirit of Voltaire himself in this episode designed to make you sound smarter and more captivating in every interaction.
Episodes Mentioned
• How to Stop Saying Like and Um
• Get Anyone to Open Up to You
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Learn how to be a more interesting person as we draw inspiration from one of history's most fascinating figures. Discover how to leave a lasting impression and spark curiosity. We cover:
Discover how to leave a lasting impression, spark curiosity, and become a captivating conversationalist. Join us as we unlock the art of magnetic communication and reveal the hidden gems from the original Renaissance man.
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Learn how to become a more attractive and engaging conversationalist, with lessons from former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. Get practical tips on speaking confidently and winning people over. From professional settings to social ones, these insights on how to be an attractive speaker are here to help. We'll cover:
Tune in and learn from one of the greatest politicians and conversationalists in history.
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Ready to become funnier in conversations? Explore the art of being naturally funny with one of the most legendary humorists in history, Mark Twain. We'll cover why humor is a powerful tool in communication and walk through examples of how to bring more laughs to your interactions. Whether you want to impress your friends or colleagues with your wit or simply lighten the mood, this episode has something for you. Join us as we take a closer look at Mark Twain's unique brand of humor and what we can learn from it.
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Learn how to eliminate those pesky filler words like "um" and "like" from your vocabulary. With the wisdom of the Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, we explore practical techniques for cultivating self-awareness for clear and disciplined speech. By the end, you'll know how to identify and eliminate filler words in your speech. We'll cover:
An introduction to stoic philosophy and its relevance to speaking well
How to identify when and why filler words come up when you talk
Strategies and techniques to eliminate the filler word from your speech.
If you're ready to take your speaking skills to the next level and stop saying "um", "uh" and "like", tune in to these stoic strategies for eliminating filler words.
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Apple: Move Others With Beautiful Words
Spotify: Move Others With Beautiful Words
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We'll explore the timeless art of charm and charisma and how it can be learned from one of history's most captivating figures, Cleopatra. Get practical tips on how to be more charming and uncover misconceptions about charm that hold you back. Whether you're looking to impress a date, land a job, or simply improve your social skills, these insights on how to be charming will help. We'll Cover:
We'll cover:
What is charm
What people get wrong about charm
How Cleopatra used charm and what we can learn from her
Tactics for being a more charming person
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Telling a good story helps you connect with others instantly. Learn how to tell better stories, mistakes to avoid, and more storytelling with lessons from Charles Dickens's writings. Use these techniques to tell sticky stories that people cant get enough of. Whether you're a public speaker, a writer, or simply someone who wants to improve your storytelling skills, your journey to be a better storyteller starts here. So join us as we uncover the secrets of Charles Dickens and learn the storytelling techniques we can use to connect with others.
To captivate others, you need to speak eloquently. Explore the life and speech lessons of Lord Byron to learn how to speak in a way that moves people. We'll cover how to expand your vocabulary, be a magnetic speaker, and add a musical quality to your speech.
Speaking with strangers can be challenging. Learn how to ask intelligent questions and hold more meaningful conversations with lessons from Socrates. Get the tools and mindset shifts you need to connect with others and be a memorable conversationalist. We'll explore common conversation situations and apply these lessons. That way, you can speak confidently with those you've just met.
Being a better conversationalist takes practice. But with these approaches, you can connect with others more easily. Explore examples of how to find common ground, have deeper conversations, and artfully disagree with someone when needed. With these lessons, you’ll be empowered to speak confidently in social situations.