Rich German and Living Your Purpose – PTC 542
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Are you struggling to find purpose in your journey or business? This week on Podcast Talent Coach, I sat down with entrepreneur and ocean conservationist Rich German to dive deeply into the connection between passion, purpose, and creating real impact with your platform. DEFINING PURPOSE FOR SUCCESS If you're searching for stronger work-life balance, or wondering how to blend your business with your life’s calling, you’re going to want to listen. We break down exactly how finding your true "why" can make the bumps in the road easier to overcome, and how it will magnetize listeners who...
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From Podcast to Published - Boosting Your Influence with Susan Crossman – PTC 541
Podcast Talent Coach
Are you looking to elevate your authority, grow your business, and foster deep, profitable relationships through your podcast? In this episode of Podcast Talent Coach, I dive deep into the undeniable power of becoming a published author, and how your podcast is the perfect springboard to make it happen. BENEFITS OF BEING PUBLISHED A book isn’t just a collection of words; it’s the foundation of authority, visibility, and influence in your niche. Whether you’ve been podcasting for a year or have hundreds of episodes under your belt, you already have a treasure trove of content that can be...
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Turning Stages into Opportunities: Expand Your Podcast Reach – PTC 540
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ARE YOU READY TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE? In this episode of Podcast Talent Coach, we're diving deep into the secrets of growing your podcast audience by building powerful, profitable relationships. How are you growing audience? When you get on other stages and in front of your ideal clients, how are you attracting them to you? You may be asking yourself how to attract more listeners and keep them coming back for more. It all starts with using your podcast as a robust marketing tool to lead your audience down the path to doing business with you. We're not just about creating content; we're about...
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From Chasing Audiences To Becoming Magnetic – PTC 539
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THE SECRET TO BECOMING MAGNETIC So many content creators struggle to gain an audience. The problem is that you're chasing people rather than being magnetic and attracting them to you. There is a difference between pursuing and attracting. When you only create content, you need to continuously put that content in front of people. In this episode, we discuss how to become someone worth listening to. 00:00 Attract, Don't Chase, Audience Growth 05:43 Genuine Charisma 08:10 Kelsey's Special Selfie Moment 09:47 Kelsey's Quest for Radio Airplay 14:50 Podcast Growth and Community Success 17:17...
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How To Command Attention – PTC 538
Podcast Talent Coach
You're not creating content for content sake. You're building a platform that will command attention. To succeed, you need to become someone worth listening to. COMMAND ATTENTION BY BECOMING SOMEONE WORTH LISTENING TO In today's episode, we dive into the importance of becoming someone worth listening to. It's the only way to command attention. It's not about having the perfect microphone or even launching the slickest podcast. It's about who you are and how you connect with your audience. Your success requires stepping into the spotlight authentically and creating a platform that will command...
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Share Yourself with Purpose to Strengthen Your Brand – PTC 537
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Sharing yourself on your podcast is the way to build relationships with your audience. However, you need to be careful what you share. SHARE YOURSELF AUTHENTICALLY We have group calls twice a month inside the Podcast Profits Accelerator. This is where a group of podcasters are growing the audience and business. You can see details at . On a call the other night, one of the members asked what they should share and how much. What you share on your podcast needs to be strategic. It should reinforce your brand. What you share should build relationships. DESI SAW US AS FRIENDS When I was on...
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Unlock the Power of Storytelling in Business – PTC 536
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Storytelling is a powerful way to create relationships with your audience. Your stories allow you audience to get to know you. STORYTELLING BY THE BEST The best speakers in the world use powerful storytelling. always used great stories in every point he made. He was a master at storytelling. If you've listened to Zig, you've heard the story of the old water pump or the selling pans door to door. He made his stories come to life. When speaks, he is always telling stories. Watch his TedTalk on starting with why and you will see a talk filled with stories. is one of my favorites. Her stories...
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Grow Your Significance – PTC 535
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Why do you want a podcast? I'm pretty sure you don't want a podcast just to have a podcast. You want influence and authority. You want significance. SIGNIFICANCE AND COMPANIONSHIP It's not about what you're saying. It is about who you're being when you're saying it. Your significance comes from who you are, not what you say. Your listeners come for your content, but stay for you. When I coach clients, they often find it difficult to step into who they really are. They don't think people want to hear about their life or story. But, that's the furthest from the truth. People listen to you for...
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Converting Your Podcast Into A Book – PTC 534
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You spend so much time creating your content every week, maximize your time by repurposing your content. One powerful way to repurpose is by converting your podcast into a book. Each week you create great show notes. Those show notes can be organized into a book. THE POWER OF CONVERTING A PODCAST INTO A BOOK There are a variety of benefits of turning your podcast into a book. Let's look at a few. A book can help you build your legacy. Your book will be around for years to come. Share your story and build your legacy. Your book can build credibility and expertise. Just having a book gives you...
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Overcoming Your Podcast Struggle – PTC 533
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What is your biggest podcast struggle? On this episode, we are going to help a handful of podcasters overcome their biggest challenge. LET ME HELP YOU WITH YOUR STRUGGLE If you are struggling somewhere in your podcast process, shoot me an email. That might be getting started, growing your audience, maintaining consistency, generating revenue or something else. I'd love to help you. You can send me your struggle and I'll answer it here on the show. Visit . You can send me a note there. Here are the important links mentioned in this episode: Send your question: Get CastMagic: (affiliate...
info_outlineIf you're like many podcasters I talk with, your little voice in your head can sometimes throw you off course. Influence begins with confidence.
BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE
Impostor Syndrome is just someone pretending to be someone else. It is self doubt.
To overcome Impostor Syndrome, just be yourself. Stop pretending.
It starts as a vision of who you truly are. That vision can build your confidence and help build your influence.
When you be yourself, you're not faking it. You are working to be who you really are.
It is so much easier to be you rather than pretending to be someone else. Your confidence will grow.
Have the courage to step into your true self. Start by sharing one small story about yourself on your podcast.
Your tribe will love you for it. This is the beginning of growing your influence.
MELINDA LEE
On this episode, we're diving into the transformative power of voice, flow, and authentic connection with our special guest, Melinda Lee.
Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, Certified Professional in Talent Development, as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution.
For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of "flow" and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.
Melinda brings a wealth of experience as a presentation skills expert and speaking coach for TEDx Berkeley. She shares her journey from overcoming impostor syndrome to landing major clients like Google, and how aligning her words with her intentions has attracted more opportunities her way.
She has worked with thousands of executives and teams from Facebook, to the Army Corp of Engineers, and more. She is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.
During our conversation, Melinda unpacks the misconceptions about public speaking and highlights the importance of inspiring change rather than mere teaching. Sparking inspiration is an important step to developing influence.
She explains how achieving a flow state can elevate our public speaking, influence, and overall communication skills. Through personal stories and practical advice, Melinda reveals how to access this flow and maintain it, even under high pressure.
IMPOSTOR SYNDROME VS INFLUENCE
One of the key topics Melinda addresses is overcoming Impostor Syndrome, a common issue even among successful professionals. She candidly shares her personal strategies for confronting and processing fears rather than ignoring them, detailing how this mindset shift has empowered her in her career.
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome is the first step to becoming a person of influence.
Melinda's journey from facing skepticism to winning over tough audiences highlights the importance of embodying feelings and connecting deeply with both oneself as well as the audience.
We get into common misconceptions about public speaking, emphasizing that it goes far beyond just teaching. Effective speakers are those who can inspire change and transform lives by conveying not just the "how" but the "why."
Focusing on "why" over "how" is a key component of influence.
Through transformational speaking and podcasting, podcasters can build deeper connections with their listeners by exuding authenticity and engaging from the heart.
MINDSET EXERCISE
You will find great value in our conversation when Melinda introduces an exercise designed to help speakers move from being in their heads to speaking from the heart.
One such exercise involves shifting self-affirmations from "I am a confident speaker" to "I am grateful to be a confident speaker," a simple yet powerful change that fosters greater connection and openness.
Additionally, Melinda discusses the significance of self-awareness and self-reflection in overcoming barriers to communication and achieving peak performance. This step will help your influence blossom.
Whether you're a podcaster looking to connect more deeply with your audience or a speaker aiming to transform lives, this episode is packed with insights to help you elevate your voice and impact. So, get ready to feel inspired and get in flow with our conversation featuring the incredible Melinda Lee.
Melinda has a free gift for you called "Unlock Your Flow: A Free Self-Assessment To Enhance Speaking Skills And Identify Growth Areas". You can download it at https://speakinflow.com/online-assessment/.
If you don't have a mentor who can take your hand and walk you every step of the way, go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apply, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will develop your plan and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals.