Speak With Simon

Simon Day

The ability to communicate effectively - regardless of the setting - is one of the most vital skills we need. It is also one of humankind's greatest fears. Why? What do we do about it? Featuring guest speakers, wide-ranging content and my own journey from a stage-frightened teenager to UK award-winning speaker, the tips in this podcast will help you improve your public speaking, communication and presentation skills so you can go and change your world.

  1. Diksha Chakravarti - Fix Me - Ep. #60

    10/05/2021

    Diksha Chakravarti - Fix Me - Ep. #60

    Diksha is Director of FiXme, based in the Thames Valley. For over 20 yrs, she has worked as a Chronic Pain and Stress Therapist, freeing people from being prisoners of pain; she has helped more than 800 clients in this time.  She also delivers Stress Management Workshops where she uses her extensive clinical expertise, experience and knowledge to help people maintain their Wellbeing at work.  Diksha’s family were victims of Uganda’s 1972 exodus, so she has first hand experience of the stresses of becoming a refugee and having to negotiate challenging cultural landscapes. She uses these stories to inform and empower others and to help build resilience.  Diksha is an avid blogger, has published articles and is a regular guest on BBC Radio Berkshire. She lives with her 93 year old mother in Berkshire, UK, and has 2 wonderful daughters.  Climbing mountains, playing tennis and drawing horses are her favourite pastimes. Diksha is also an author – she has contributed a chapter in a book entitled The New Woman – stories of the kintsugi experience. These stories are written by women who have withstood severe challenges and traumas in life to become strong and resilient. The New Woman is available on Amazon. Social media links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikshachakravarti/ https://www.facebook.com/diksha.chakravarti/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB3wDAFO4SlmtuTiyDyK https://twitter.com/FixmeDiksha www.fixme.org.uk About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    1h 5m
  2. 09/21/2021

    Lara Lauder - Unlock Your Hidden Confidence - Ep. #59

    Lara Lauder is a Presence, Impact & Image Consultant, ILM Level 5 Approved Aspire For Greatness Business Transformational Course Leader, Speaker and Co-Author of the International Bestselling book, The Law of Brand Attraction. Lara works with business leaders and entrepreneurs to Unlock Their Hidden Confidence to ensure they have maximum Impact & Influence through a Powerful, Authentic Personal Brand, Business Skills and Knowledge. www.laralauder.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laralauder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlockyourhiddenconfidence/ https://www.instagram.com/lara_lauder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confidencewithcolour About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    55 min
  3. 07/15/2021

    Big Ian Donaghy - Because I Care - Ep. #58

    Big Ian is a unique entertaining and dynamic keynote speaker with a diverse range of skills and experience. Imagine the energy of stand up comedy with a heartfelt message. Winner of Care Trainer of the Year at The British Care Awards and accomplished presenter who is able to convey motivational, inspiring & emotive messages through his presentations & film making. Author of A POCKETFUL OF KINDNESS, DEAR DEMENTIA & THE MISSING PEACE. Passionate fundraiser leading a campaign for older people in York; founder of 'Xmas Presence', 'A Night to Remember' and 'All Together Now Festival’ www.bigian.co.uk About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    34 min
  4. 07/12/2021

    Viv Parry - Life & Leadership - Ep. #57

    Viv Parry is: Engineering growth & positive change through finance and people-led strategy.  A business leader on a mission to inspire and enable personal growth in others through coaching, mentoring and listening. A Chartered Accountant committed to ensuring that business owners and trustees have access to data and reports enabling them to make informed decisions and to facilitate access to finance and funding. A storyteller, challenging, questioning and recycling knowledge. Link to Website Podcast & Linkedin  Instagram is beamazing.uk & vivjparry Linkedin Twitter Be Amazing  About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    43 min
  5. 07/08/2021

    Kate Trafford - Effortless Presenting - Ep. #56

    Kate Trafford is a Master Coach, Master Hypnotherapist and speaker on the subject of effortless success.  Drawing on her extensive background in business, NLP, Hypnosis and beyond, she helps busy professionals and their organisations align with a powerful vision for the future and make it a reality.  Kate has over 21 years’ experience helping business leaders and their teams set themselves up for effortless, authentic and deeply meaningful success.  She is currently writing her first book, “Cruise Control for Life: How to drive for your dreams and love the journey.” Website and Social Media Links: Website: https://katetrafford.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katetrafford/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateTrafford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseControlForLife About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    1h 7m
  6. 07/05/2021

    Tina Frey Clements - Facilitating Transformation - Ep. #54

    Tina Clements is a high energy, hands-on keynote speaker, author, coach, facilitator, entrepreneur.com contributor and successful leader. Before launching the BMW Group Joint Venture, The Retail Performance Company, LLC (rpc) in 2013, she worked for 10+ years within the BMW NA Organization and has been in the Learning & Development industry since 1996. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions such as Vice President, Operations Manager, and Training Manager. Get ready to speak to an energetic, grateful, and fun person who loves to help people "power up" their lives, careers and businesses. https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/tina-clements/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/tina-clements https://www.amazon.co.uk/ART-Facilitation-Communicate-They-Remember/dp/1951591526/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=56168498107&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItertl-X98AIVYQMGAB2UTwtqEAAYAyAAEgKZbPD_BwE&hvadid=259062021740&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007055&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14727049431628643042&hvtargid=kwd-300611433488&hydadcr=18490_1772480&keywords=the+art+of+facilitation&qid=1622803250&sr=8-5 About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    57 min
  7. 07/01/2021

    Lee Jackson - Get Good - Ep. #53

    About Lee Jackson: I help leaders, audiences and organisations to 'Get Good'...and I deliver my work both on-line and on-site. I am a keynote motivational speaker who works in business and education to help people find the good stuff that helps them to be their best. People say (see below) that I am funny, engaging, insightful and a "breath of fresh air". I don't do boring and I'm allergic to bullet points. I deliver great presentations with content that is fresh and new, all delivered in an approachable style that engages even the most reluctant audiences. No jargon, nothing over-complicated, just the good stuff and wisdom that changes people's lives and increases profit. I deliver, in-person and online ... Get Good At Work: A.k.a. how to be resilient in challenging times. This is my keynote business presentation that helps you and your workplace understand real success and how you can achieve it. It’s success 101 – nothing boring or complex, just real-life advice/research to help grow resilience, effectiveness and profits. Get Good At Presenting: Executive coaching and training on presentation skills for the real world. If you speak better you go further, earn more money for your business and build your confidence/brand. With good research, a book and hard-fought lessons learnt, I also wean people off death by PowerPoint by coaching good presentation and slide design for maximum impact. Get Good At School: My funny, effective and multi-media motivational talks for students and teachers. Please see my website http://www.leejackson.org for more details, or contact my office now on 01132170081 / 07977039015 for more details of my talks, fees and the genuine added value I can bring to your event. Specialities: Inspirational Speaker, Published Author, Presentation Coach, Business Speaker, Motivation Expert, Schools College Education Speaker, Peak Performance Researcher, Communication Consultant, Conference Speaker, Inspirational Speaker, Speaker Training, Motivational Speaker, Business / Leadership Coaching About your host: After years of suffering with crippling communication anxiety, Simon Day was left with two choices: spend his whole life hiding in the shadows and risk losing everything, or find his voice. Through a painful yet empowering journey of discovery, Simon has transformed from terrified teenager to UK award-winning speaker and communications coach. He now employs his communication skills as a leader in education and works under his self-built brand, Speak With Simon, to coach others seeking to lose their fear, find their voice and speak with greater power. Website: ⁠⁠https://www.speakwithsimon.co.uk⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakwithsimon⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/speakwithsimon1⁠⁠ Any thoughts expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals concerned. Please conduct your own due diligence.

    39 min

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The ability to communicate effectively - regardless of the setting - is one of the most vital skills we need. It is also one of humankind's greatest fears. Why? What do we do about it? Featuring guest speakers, wide-ranging content and my own journey from a stage-frightened teenager to UK award-winning speaker, the tips in this podcast will help you improve your public speaking, communication and presentation skills so you can go and change your world.