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Chris Wilson

Life hacks, speaking skills, selling tips. Are you ready to boost your confidence, captivate an audience, and become influence effective communication? This channel is here for your public speaking tips, presentation skills, and strategies to overcome life. Hosted by Chris Wilson.  Who has faced into the abys and come out the other side.  Grateful for every extra day .

  1. 5d ago

    How to Smash the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge | 5 Lessons

    How to Smash the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge | 5 Lessons🏃 Ready to take on the 4x4x48 Challenge? Learn these 5 lessons to prepare smarter, push through the tough moments, and make every mile count!👍 Like if you're inspired to challenge your limits.💬 Comment “4X4X48” if you're ready to take on the challenge!🔔 Subscribe for more running tips, endurance lessons, and practical advice to help you achieve your fitness goals.📤 Share this with a running buddy who would take on the 48-mile challenge with you! 💪💟The 4x4x48 challenge created by David Goggins is deceptively hard. You need to manage running endurance, sleep deprivation, fatigue, nutrition, pacing and recovery. 48 miles in 48 hours is a challenge for most people, but it is achievable, even if you are an "average" runner with a normal amount of time to train and a busy life. 🔷I completed this challenge in August 2026 and reflected back on my key learnings so that you can complete it too! In this video I share those five lessons. 1. Organize your time. complete the challenge when you have as few commitments as you possibly can. 2. Organize your kit. Make sure you have enough running gear to get you through 12 runs. Also, consider your shoes. I used a mixture of road shoes and trail shoes for support and stability. 3. Organize your nutrition. Plain, simple and quick. Like me. Also, don't smash down the coffee and electrolytes. Your stomach won't thank you for it. Water is fine. 4. Organize your routes. I planned to do the same route, but ended up mixing it up to keep me interested. Be ready to adapt. But as a rule, I'd stick to well paved, well lit, flat roads. 5. Find some friends to run with! 💟BONUS: Find your Why...! What's the reason you want to do it? THIS one thing will push you through the "give up now" temptation. 💟Stay tuned till the end and I give you a few extra tips that might help you, depending on your own personal circumstances. 🔷David Goggins is an inspiration to many and hopefully this video will inspire you to take the challenge on too. It's worth it for the bragging rights at the end! 💟Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: J5JAYRYAEALH5IA4, CEUS4LMFQITDVPHE 🔷DISCLAIMER: This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.🔶 WATCH MORE VIDEOS

    How to Smash the 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge | 5 Lessons
  2. Oct 2

    How to LAND your next speech to make it memorable

    ✅How to End a Presentation Strong (The LAND Framework)🎯 Make your next presentation ending unforgettable.👍 Like if the LAND Framework gave you a new way to end with impact.💬 Comment “LAND” if you’ll use it in your next presentation.🔔 Subscribe for more practical presentation techniques that help you speak with confidence and make your message memorable.💟How do you end a presentation so your audience remembers your message, understands what to do next, and leaves with a reason to act?💟A strong presentation ending can turn a good presentation into a memorable one. Yet many speakers prepare their opening, rehearse their slides, and refine every detail—only to lose their impact in the final few seconds with an uncertain ending like, “So… I think that’s everything. Any questions?”In this video, you'll learn the LAND Framework, a practical approach to ending a presentation with clarity, confidence, and impact.The LAND Framework for a Powerful Presentation Ending✅L — Lock in the messageIdentify the one idea you want your audience to remember after your presentation is over.✅A — Ask for actionGive your audience a clear and specific next step instead of leaving them wondering what happens next.✅N — Nail the final lineYour final sentence matters. Write it, rehearse it, and deliver it with intention.✅D — Don't dilute itOnce you've delivered your final line, stop. Don't weaken a strong conclusion with unnecessary words, apologies, or an awkward “Any questions?”You'll also discover why putting Q&A before your final conclusion can create a stronger ending, how a callback can connect your conclusion to your opening, and how to design a final sentence your audience can remember.✅In This Video, You'll Learn• How to end a presentation strongly• How to create a memorable presentation conclusion• What to say at the end of a presentation• How to finish a speech with confidence• How to create a powerful final line• How to give your audience a clear call to action• How to use a callback in a presentation• How to avoid weak presentation endings• How to structure Q&A before your final conclusion• How to leave your audience with a memorable message✅Who This Is ForThis presentation skills lesson is designed for professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, founders, managers, trainers, educators, students, speakers, and anyone who wants to become a more confident and effective communicator.Whether you're delivering a business presentation, pitching an idea, speaking at a conference, leading a meeting, teaching a class, or presenting online, the principles in this video can help you create a stronger presentation ending.✅The Key IdeaYour conclusion isn't where your presentation simply stops.It's your final opportunity to reinforce your message, direct attention toward action, and leave a lasting impression.Prepare your final line with the same care you give your opening.Don't just finish your presentation. LAND it.Subscribe to Speak & Serve for practical lessons on public speaking, presentation skills, communication, storytelling, confidence, leadership communication, and influential speaking.Let's Connect💟https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris--wilson💟https://speaktoserveandsell.co.uk/#PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PresentationTips #PresentationSkillsTips #PresentationTechniques #PresentationHacks #PresentationTipsAndTricks #HowToPresent #PresentationEnding #PublicSpeakingTips #CommunicationSkills #EffectiveCommunication #SpeechTips #SpeakingSkills #ConfidenceSpeaking

    How to LAND your next speech to make it memorable
  3. Jul 28

    How to Start a Podcast That Actually Grows Your Business

    How to Start a Podcast That Actually Grows Your Business🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Thinking about starting a podcast for your business, but still waiting for the perfect idea, equipment or moment to begin?In this episode of Speak & Serve, I’m joined by podcasting expert Mike Roberts from Making Digital Real to explore how you can start a podcast, build trust with your audience and use the power of your voice to grow your business.And here’s the important bit: you don’t need thousands of listeners.Mike shares how one listener to a niche podcast went on to become one of the host’s biggest clients. Because successful business podcasting isn’t necessarily about going viral. It’s about being heard by the right people.We discuss:• How to start a podcast without expensive equipment• Why voice is so powerful for building trust• The simplest podcast setup for beginners• How to find podcast topics your audience will care about• The ideal length and frequency for a business podcast• How podcasting creates evergreen content• Using AI for podcast ideas without allowing AI to replace your personality• Podcast SEO and getting your show found• Why downloads and views aren’t the only measures of success• How podcasting can support your sales and personal brand• How private podcasts can become lead magnets, audio courses and even new revenue opportunitiesIf starting a podcast has been sitting on your to-do list for months, Mike’s message is refreshingly simple: stop chasing perfection and start recording.You don’t need to be Steven Bartlett. You don’t need a £500 microphone. You don’t need thousands of listeners. You just need to start.Find out more about Mike Roberts and Making Digital Real:www.makingdigitalreal.co.ukIf you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to Speak & Serve and tell me in the comments: what’s stopping you from starting your podcast?

    How to Start a Podcast That Actually Grows Your Business
  4. Jun 24

    How to WIN at Public Speaking | UK & Ireland Toastmasters Champion Aaron Day

    How to WIN at Public Speaking | UK & Ireland Toastmasters Champion Aaron Day. What does it take to win a national public speaking competition, and then prepare for the world stage?In this episode, Chris sits down with Aaron Day, UK & Ireland Toastmasters International Public Speaking Champion, to unpack the mindset, discipline, and audience-first philosophy that took him from being heckled by a teenager in a school assembly to delivering one of the most emotionally powerful speeches on the national circuit.Aaron shares the deeply personal story behind his winning speech The Cushion. Thus was written to honour his mum Brenda's breast cancer diagnosis and the remarkable community that rallied around her. It's a masterclass in why the best speeches don't come from ego, they come from service.In this conversation you'll discover:• Why words are fragile but intentions are solid and how to use that when nerves strike• The "know your audience" lesson Aaron learned the hard way in front of 250 teenagers• How to find stories worth telling (even if your life feels ordinary)• What imposter syndrome really sounds like, and how to silence it• Why public speaking is a gift economy, not a performanceWhether you're preparing for your first talk or your hundredth, this episode will shift how you think about the moment before you open your mouth.🔗 Find Aaron at aaronday.co.uk🔗 Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org🔗 Jess Ekstrom's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/MT2q1YKZQPE?si=dB9PWzlkt8G84jFE________________________________________#PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #Toastmasters #SpeakAndServe #Storytelling #OvercomingFear #AuthenticSpeaking #LeadershipCommunication

    How to WIN at Public Speaking | UK & Ireland Toastmasters Champion Aaron Day
  5. May 28

    How to Reduce Anxiety Fast: 5 Science-Backed Methods

    ✅How to Reduce Anxiety Fast: 5 Science-Backed Methods🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷5 Proven ways to Reduce Anxiety. This episode explores five effective tactics to reduce anxiety, emphasizing practical, free methods like social connection, sleep, meditation, exercise, and therapy. You will get actionable tips and personal insights to help manage anxiety and improve mental well-being.🔷These are practical tactics pulled from psychology research, neuroscience conversations, therapy principles, and real-world experience coaching people in communication and confidence.🔷Inside the video:🔷 Why social connection matters more than most people realise🔷 The hidden relationship between sleep and anxiety🔷 A simple approach to meditation that actually feels achievable🔷 Why exercise changes your mental state faster than motivation🔷When therapy becomes the right next step🔷 The uncomfortable truth about alcohol and anxiety🔷How your internal language shapes confidence and emotional response🔷If you want to communicate more confidently, think more clearly under pressure, and stop feeling controlled by anxious thinking, this video will help.🔷Subscribe for weekly content on:Communication skillsPublic speakingConfidenceMindsetLeadershipInfluencePersonal growth🔷Chapters00:00: Understanding Anxiety and Its Impact02:22: Top Strategies for Reducing Anxiety04:46: The Role of Sleep in Anxiety Management07:00: Meditation and Mindfulness Techniques08:18: The Importance of Exercise🔷Links:• Zoe Podcast on Sleep 👉https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V3t23sxtcZFDtbYPUAsBP?si=dc070603f3a343b0• Toastmasters International 👉https://toastmasters.org/find-a-club

    How to Reduce Anxiety Fast: 5 Science-Backed Methods
  6. May 10

    How to make Stage Fright your Superpower. Speaking Skiils.

    How to make Stage Fright your Superpower. In this engaging interview with Suzi Payton, she shares her journey as a neurodiversity advocate, her techniques for confident speaking, and how improv can enhance communication skills. Suzi Payton is a speaker, author, comedian, and confidence coach on a mission to improve the world for neurodivergent folks. She uses her passion, comedy skills, and lived experience as an AuDHDer to challenge outdated perceptions of neurodivergence and spark real change. Suzi also lives with Tourette’s and OCD, and brings all of that into her work with honesty, humour, and heart.Discover practical tips for inclusive leadership, managing stage fright, and embracing neurodivergent strengths. Sound Bites "Be mindful of idioms and language."" Small steps lead to big change." "Joy is the purpose of life." Chapters 02:45: Embracing Neurodiversity: Suzi's Mission 05:38: The Impact of Diagnosis on Self-Understanding 08:16: Transforming Challenges into Strengths 10:52: The Art of Speaking: Techniques and Tips 16:08: Finding Humour in Everyday Life 33:23: Improv Techniques for Presence and Engagement 45:23: The Three Golden Rules of Improv 48:52: Common Speaking Pitfalls to Avoid 52:53: Habits for a Healthy and Joyful Life Her approach is playful, empowering, and rooted in the belief that confidence isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about trusting who you are. Suzi has created and regularly hosts an inclusive event called ADHD The Experience, which is by and for neurodivergent folks. This event seamlessly blends comedy with educational talks, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that has been well-received by the neurodivergent community. Suzi has recently co-authored a book: Lost & Now Found: A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults with Kate Laine-Toner, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishing. Links: www.suzipayton.comhttps:// www.linkedin.com/in/suzi-payton-a9b68b25/https:// www.youtube.com/@suzipaytonhttps:// www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/ 🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷This session dives into the world of improv comedy, where handling pressure is key to a successful improv show. We explore how quick decision making and adaptability contribute to personal development, much like in a motivational video. The discussion highlights the importance of embracing spontaneity, whether on stage or in life. What are your thoughts on navigating pressure?

    How to make Stage Fright your Superpower. Speaking Skiils.

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Life hacks, speaking skills, selling tips. Are you ready to boost your confidence, captivate an audience, and become influence effective communication? This channel is here for your public speaking tips, presentation skills, and strategies to overcome life. Hosted by Chris Wilson.  Who has faced into the abys and come out the other side.  Grateful for every extra day .