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Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid.

John Ball
Podcasting
Communication Skills
Public Speaking
Personal Development
Trust
Keynote Speaking
Presentation Skills
Coaching
Storytelling
Automation
Influence
Marketing
Consulting
Content Creation
Speaking
Networking
Empathy
Keynote Presentations
Presentation Structure
Systems and Processes

Professional Speaking is for experts who are good on stage but not yet widely known and consistently in demand. You deliver. You care about your craft. You have something worth saying. But you are not yet the speaker they ask for by name. If your calendar feels too open, your fees have plateaued, you're not able to go full-time yet or your talks are not creating the traction you expected, this sho... more

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Artwork for Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid.

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In this coaching session, John Ball works with speaker Jackson Ogunyemi, who has spent 25 years speaking in the education sector and now wants to transition into higher-paying corporate speaking opportunities.

Jackson has the experi... more

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Self-Awareness, Mindset, and Audience Focus: Michael Delisswe

John chats with executive communication coach Michael Delissa about self-awareness, feedback, and mindset in presentations, arguing that most presentation problems are internal rather tha... more

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Should you start a podcast?

If you’re a speaker, coach, or expert, it can feel like the obvious next step. Visibility. Authority. Credibility. Influence.

But is it actually the smartest move right now?

In this episode, John takes a balanced look a... more

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Julian Treasure is one of the most-watched TED speakers in the world, but his message is simple: the most important skill for speakers is listening.

In this episode, Julian explains why audiences don’t hear your message “as delivered.” They hear it ... more

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Recent Guests

Jackson Ogunyemi
Motivational speaker with 25 years of experience, increasingly focusing on corporate audiences
Self-employed speaker
Episode: Speaker Coaching: From £1K School Talks to £10K Corporate Keynotes (Plus The System for Booking Corporate Speaking Gigs)
Michael Delisser
Coach and author focusing on self-awareness, executive communication, and leadership influence
Episode: How to Improve Executive Presence Through Self-Awareness with Michael Delisser
Simon Lancaster
Political speechwriter and author of 'Winning Minds'
Episode: Leadership Communication: How Great Speakers Use Rhetoric, Metaphor and Emotion (Simon Lancaster) [Re-edited & Republished]
Julian Treasure
Author and speaker with a top downloaded Ted Talk
Episode: Has Personal Development Undermined Professional Speaking?
Maria Franzoni
A seasoned speaker booking agent and author of 'The Bookability Formula'.
Episode: How The Speaking Industry Really Works (Maria Franzoni's Bookability Reality Check)
Courtney Harding
Speaker specializing in AI and emerging technologies.
Episode: Speaker Coaching: Why You’re Not Getting More Bookings Even With A High-Demand Topic
Jelmer Smits
Consultant from Complete Presenter specializing in virtual presentations
Complete Presenter
Episode: Virtual Presenting for Professional Speakers (What Most Get Wrong) with Jelmer Smits
Julie Holunga
Leadership and culture expert who works with leaders and teams on conflict and hard conversations.
Episode: Conflict Avoidance: How Avoiding Tension Undermines Your Authority - With Leadership & Culture Expert Julie Holunga
Katie Nelson
Sales expert and founder of Sales Uprising
Sales Uprising
Episode: You Don’t Hate Sales – You Hate Bad Sales: How Speakers and Coaches Sell High-Ticket Offers Without the Sleaze (Katie Nelson)

Host

John Ball
Keynote speaker, speaker development coach, and standup comedian, focusing on helping speakers elevate their craft while growing their market presence.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Excellent Strategies

    John is a marvelous host, and I love this podcast because he and his guests always provide actionable strategies for me to use as a speaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speaking247
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful insights

    As someone who is looking to share my expertise and knowledge in my field of Early Years education. I have recently started listening to this podcast to gain insights and advice for becoming a speaker in my niche. Words are powerful and I’m finding this podcast to be very useful for practical tips but also very inspiring and motivating. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nurturing Wild
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • High-quality, practical content

    Working with John on the 'Present Influence' podcast was a fantastic experience. He conducted a thorough pre-interview to ensure the content was valuable for his audience and that I was a good fit for the show. We recorded two back-to-back episodes, and the collaboration was seamless, with a great vibe throughout. John is a true professional who genuinely cares about delivering high-quality, practical content. I highly recommend working with John if you want your ideas shared with care and profe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Authoritative Coach
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Full of Wonderful Conversations!

    Podfluence is an amazing podcast! Each episode is chock full of incredible conversation, poignant discussions and fantastic insights. John is a great interviewer who does his homework and obviously loves what he’s doing! I highly recommend…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yoddsy
    United States3 years ago
  • Thoughtful and helpful!

    I have really enjoyed listening to this podcast, and was honored by being a guest as well. John’s approach and questions are thoughtful and insightful, and I plan on using this podcast to help me as I grow my own.

    Grateful to know you John and thank you for producing this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christine McAlister
    United States3 years ago

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Many find the content practical and relevant, especially for those pursuing careers in public speaking.
The host is recognized for his engaging style and ability to draw out valuable insights from guests.
The podcast fosters a supportive community feel, ideal for those looking to enhance their influence and authority.
Listeners appreciate the actionable strategies and tactical insights provided by the guests.

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How Listening Transforms Speaking: A Deep Dive with TED's Julian Treasure
Q: What would be your advice or the way that you would then process and utilize that listening?
It's important to think about the audience and their needs, asking questions in advance about who they are and what they seek to gain.
Speaker Coaching: Why You’re Not Getting More Bookings Even With A High-Demand Topic
Q: What would that be for you?
I help people use technology to solve problems so that they can save money and have greater employee satisfaction.
Speaker Coaching: Why You’re Not Getting More Bookings Even With A High-Demand Topic
Q: What are the real benefits for your audiences, for your clients when they book you?
The main problem is many clients do not understand the framework that I have when it comes to technology, focusing first on problem-solving rather than technology.
You Don’t Hate Sales – You Hate Bad Sales: How Speakers and Coaches Sell High-Ticket Offers Without the Sleaze (Katie Nelson)
Q: How can we reframe this in our minds? How can we be thinking about sales in a way that we can love it?
Katie suggests that we focus on growing a genuine appreciation and curiosity about people, viewing sales as a human connection rather than a transactional interaction, thus moving away from fear and toward courage.
Remote Work Productivity: How to Focus, Avoid Distractions, and Get More Done (with Steven Puri)
Q: What is the Flow State and how can we achieve it?
Flow State is a concentrated state where distractions are blocked, leading to higher productivity and energy.

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Focused on empowering expert speakers, the discussion emphasizes the importance of transitioning from being merely good on stage to being consistently in demand. Key themes cover strategic aspects of speaking, including crafting compelling messages, mastering business techniques like pricing and referrals, and ensuring ethical practices in communication. Unique elements include insights into the evolving landscape of media and the impact of AI on speaking, aimed at providing speakers with the tools to not just gain applause but to build a solid reputation and influence market dynamics more effectively. The episodes often feature industry professionals sharing their personal journeys and practical tips to help speakers enhance their skills a... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jackson Ogunyemi
2. Michael Delisser
3. Simon Lancaster
4. Julian Treasure
5. Maria Franzoni
6. Courtney Harding
7. Jelmer Smits
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