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The Charismatic Leader

Brett McDermott
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Communication
Eye Contact
Stillness
Vocal Variety
Clarity
Delegation
Voice Identity
Change Management
Charismatic Leader
Charisma
Presence
Leadership Development
Authenticity
Company Culture
Audience
Team Alignment
Audit Framework (five Pillars: Attract, Convert, Deliver, Automate, People)
Self-Awareness

Charisma is the difference between being heard and being followed. In The Charismatic Leader, Brett McDermott unpacks the skills, strategies, and stories behind Confidence, Connection and Real Influence. Through solo episodes and interviews with world-class leaders, performers and communication experts, you’ll learn how to inspire loyalty, communicate with impact, and become the leader people show... more

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Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Vaso Vardaki, leadership advisor with degrees in speech therapy, human communication, and business, who has spent two decades leading teams inside multinatio... more

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Karen Laos, known as the Confidence Cultivator, who has spent 25 years advising C‑suite leaders and speaking on the world’s biggest stages. Karen reveals why... more

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Erik Dominguez, communication coach and speaker with over 25 years of experience helping leaders transform fear into fuel. Erik breaks down why confidence is... more

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast.

In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Tracy Goodwin, the world’s leading voice identity expert and founder of Captivate the Room. Tracy reveals how your voice communicates far more than your word... more

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Erik Dominguez
Communication coach who teaches fearless communication and confidence
Independent coach/consultant
Episode: #158 - Stop Performing Confidence—Start Owning it with Erik Dominguez
Tracy Goodwin
Voice identity expert
Captivate the Room
Episode: #157 - Your Voice is Costing You Trust with Tracy Goodwin
Monique Russell
Executive coach, communication expert, founder of Clear Communication Solutions
Clear Communication Solutions
Episode: #156 - Self Awareness is A Superpower with Monique Russell
Kate Waterfall Hill
Executive coach, leadership expert
Independent coach
Episode: #155 - The Art of Delegation with Kate Waterfall Hill
Vanessa Cuddeford
Strategic communications advisor and speaker coach; former TV news anchor at BBC and NBC
Vanessa Cuddeford Consultancy
Episode: #154 - The Influence Superpower of Appreciation with Vanessa Cuddeford
Chaz Wolfe
Entrepreneur and founder who built seven edible arrangement franchises
Gathering the Kings (coaching for entrepreneurs)
Episode: #153 - A Morning Affirmation Blueprint that Actually Works with Chaz Wolfe
Kate Perkovic
Founder of a seven-figure consulting business, business coach
Kate Perkovic Coaching
Episode: Top Revisited Episode: #127-How Entrepreneurs Can Break Through Their 6 Figure Ceiling With Kate Perkovic
Zoe Fragou
Leadership coach helping executives bring clarity to teams, communication and decisions
Episode: #152 - Why Clarity is King with Zoe Fragou
John Bowe
Presentation expert who teaches public speaking and rhetoric
John Bowe Communications
Episode: #161 - John Bowe — What Aristotle Taught Us About Being Influential Communicators

Host

Brett McDermott
Host of The Charismatic Leader

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Golden insight

    Brett knows so much in this field and together with his guests, he shines a light on what it takes to communicate and lead successfully. Golden insights for anyone who cares about leading themselves and their team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanessa Cuddeford
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Packed full!

    Brett does an amazing job of packing in the value with his powerful guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaz Wolfe
    United States2 months ago
  • Deep hitting insights!

    If you are looking for a fresh look at leadership and connecting, then tune in and take notes! Brett dives deep with his amazing guests and is able to draw out unique nuggets of wisdom for every aspect of your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdreeke
    United States4 months ago
  • Great episode on trust

    10 out of 10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BostonH2014
    United States8 months ago
  • Great show. Great host

    Brett asked intelligent questions and makes you feel at ease. Love his podcast and his platform!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salvatore Demma
    Canada9 months ago

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Top Revisited Episode: #127-How Entrepreneurs Can Break Through Their 6 Figure Ceiling With Kate Perkovic
Q: What role does the mastermind and in-person community play in your growth?
Being in-person accelerates depth of conversation, trust, and practical integration of principles; the energy and accountability from shoulder-to-shoulder interaction help you elevate your thinking and commitment to actions that move you toward seven figures.
Top Revisited Episode: #127-How Entrepreneurs Can Break Through Their 6 Figure Ceiling With Kate Perkovic
Q: How do you define the five pillars for scaling a business, and why is each important?
The pillars are attract (visibility and brand), convert (lead generation and a repeatable sales process), deliver (quality and client outcomes), automate (time-saving systems and delegation), and people (hiring, training, and leadership); refining each pillar creates the leverage needed to scale with less time and more impact.
Top Revisited Episode: #127-How Entrepreneurs Can Break Through Their 6 Figure Ceiling With Kate Perkovic
Q: What mindset shift had to happen for you to move from serving tables to a seven-figure business?
The shift was less about a new tactic and more about embracing a new way of thinking—taking smaller, consistent steps, letting go of old identities, and surrounding myself with people who think at a high level to rewire what I believed was possible.
#158 - Stop Performing Confidence—Start Owning it with Erik Dominguez
Q: What are the practical steps to project confidence in daily leadership?
Focus on integrity (doing what you say), treat confidence as a muscle trained by high-stakes practice, maintain a story bank, and work on tonality and pacing to sustain engagement.
#158 - Stop Performing Confidence—Start Owning it with Erik Dominguez
Q: What is fearless communication, and is fear something to strive to eliminate?
Fear is natural and not something to eliminate entirely; instead, transform fear into fuel and ensure integrity so you can project confidence authentically.

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The show explores how to lead with presence, influence, and practical communication skills. Across episodes, listeners hear about confidence as trainable, authentic leadership, storytelling that lands, and tactical approaches to executive presence, delegation, and team engagement. Guests range from executive coaches and leadership consultants to entrepreneurs and communication experts, offering actionable frameworks that help leaders motivate, connect, and drive results. A notable strength is the blend of theory with tangible tactics—listeners can walk away with concrete steps for meetings, talks, and daily leadership rituals.

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1. Erik Dominguez
2. Tracy Goodwin
3. Monique Russell
4. Kate Waterfall Hill
5. Vanessa Cuddeford
6. Chaz Wolfe
7. Kate Perkovic
8. Zoe Fragou

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