Prime your Life. Motivation for Speaking about Life.

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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 .

19h ago

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?
Jul 16

Simple Habit That Rewires Your Mindset for Confidence

✅Simple Habit That Rewires Your Mindset for Confidence🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷We all have a default setting. The same route, the same routine, the same replies. In this episode, I share one small habit shift (as simple as turning left instead of right on an evening walk) that opened up a completely new way of thinking about confidence, curiosity, and communication.🔷I also break down a real coaching example: why picking up the phone beats another follow-up email, and how one direct question can get you the answer you've been chasing for weeks.🔷What you'll learn in this video:🔷The simple habit that breaks you out of autopilot thinking🔷Why curiosity and not confidence is often the real starting point🔷How repeating the same patterns quietly limits your growth🔷A real client example: turning silence into a decision with one phone call🔷Why "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take" applies to your next conversation, pitch, or stage🔷If this resonated, subscribe for more on public speaking, confident communication, and mindset for leaders, founders, and sales teams.🔷More from Speak & Serve:🔷Website: www.speaktoserveandsell.co.uk 🔷LinkedIn: 👉 / chris--wilson 🔷Work with me: cbris@speaktoserveandsell.co.uk
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
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
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?
Apr 16

How to create an AI friendly website for your Personal Brand

How to create an AI friendly website for your Personal Brand. In this episode for communication and speaking with Jude Wharton, we answer a question many speakers, coaches, and business owners are asking right now.👉 I want to know how to build my personal brand, this is for you👉 You want more speaking gigs, leads, or clients, this is for you…👉 Or if you’ve been “meaning to sort your website out” for months…this conversation will challenge your thinking.🔍 What You’ll Learn:• Why a website is still critical for your personal brand in 2026 • The biggest mistakes people make (and how they cost you leads) • Why AI-built websites often fail to convert • The 3 must-haves every high-performing website needs • The real role of your website in a world of LinkedIn & AI search • How speakers should structure their site to get booked more often • Simple ways to turn your website into a lead-generating machine 🎤 For Speakers & Personal Brands:If your goal is to:• Get booked for speaking gigs • Build authority in your space • Turn attention into opportunity Your website isn’t just a “nice to have”… it’s your conversion engine.🔗 Resources Mentioned:• Ready Steady Websites: https://readysteadywebsites.com • Speaker Website Checklist https://readysteadywebsites.com/speakerchecklist/• The 11 Point Website Checklist: https://readysteadywebsites.com/websitechecklist/Sound Bites 🎤"Your website is never finished, it’s always evolving.""Don’t just tell your story, show what you do.""Content is king, but consistency is queen."Chapters00:00:The Relevance of Websites in 202606:17: Common Mistakes in Website Creation09:15: The Impact of AI on Website Design12:51: Essential Elements of a Successful Website16:59: Call to Action for Speakers18:27: Website Checklists for Improvement21:18: Providing Value Through Content22:58: Overcoming Perfectionism in Website Launches24:52: 2026 Marketing Strategies: Building Presence and Authority29:23: Content Creation: Efficiency and Repurposing Strategies32:36: The Debate: Outsourcing vs. Personal Branding35:40: Search Everywhere Optimization: Adapting to AI Trends40:03: DIY vs. Professional Websites: Making the Right Choice42:12: Upcoming Speaker Summit: Empowering Speakers46:25: Website Maintenance: Keeping Your Online Presence Fresh49:09: Life Balance: Key Takeaways for Well-being💬 Final Thought:You don’t need a perfect website.But you do need one that works.If this helped, subscribe for more on communication, influence, and building a personal brand that converts and join the Speak and Serve Community https://www.skool.com/speakandserve/about#PersonalBrand #PublicSpeaking #WebsiteDesign #LeadGeneration #CommunicationSkills #SpeakAndServe
Apr 5

Find Joy from Chaos

Find Joy from Chaos, the late April fool! 🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷Find Joy from Chaos🔷Someone got the April Fool memo a day late...🔷There's a phrase, when Life Gives you Lemons, make Lemonade.🔷And this was true yesterday, on my morning run route.🔷Normally, dodging cars as they rush up to the forest to walk their dogs.🔷But yesterday, calm, serene, solitude.🔷And boy, did I take advantage. 🏃‍♂️💨🔷There's been a lot going on in the last few weeks, and still some 💩 storms ahead.🔷This Easter, I hope you get an opportunity to make Lemonade.🔷Me, the plan is to walk the Gritstone Trail.🔷What's on your agenda?
Mar 19

Easy Way to Speak Effectively | 4-Step Proven Framework

Easy Way to Speak Effectively | 4-Step Proven Framework 🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷Easy Way to Speak Effectively | 4-Step Proven Framework. Want to feel more confident speaking on camera… without scripts, pressure, or overthinking?🔷In this video, I walk you through a proven simple 4-step weekly framework to improve your public speaking, communication skills, and on-camera confidence... using just your phone, 10 questions, and around 9 minutes per week.🔷This isn’t about becoming “perfect” on camera. It’s about becoming clearer, more natural, and more intentional every time you speak.🔷Because when you improve how you communicate… you improve how people understand, trust, and respond to you.🔷What You’ll Learn:• How to practice impromptu speaking without scripts• A simple method to improve confidence on camera• How to use AI (ChatGPT / Claude) to analyse your speaking• The 4-step system to refine your tone, pace, clarity, and delivery• How to remove filler words and speak more concisely and confidently🔷The Framework (Simple + Repeatable):1. Ask yourself 10 open questions and speak freely2. Review your transcript for clarity and patterns3. Analyse your audio (tone, pace, emotion)4. Review your visual delivery + get external feedbackRepeat weekly… and track one improvement at a time.🔷Small shifts.Consistent practice.Real progress.🔷A Thought to Leave You With:It’s rarely just about the words you say.It’s about how you make people feel when you say them.🔷If you want to improve your communication, presentations, or client conversations — this is a practical place to start. Improve with others in the Speak and Serve Skool Community, join here, for free: https://www.skool.com/speakandserve🔷What’s one thing you’d like to improve about your speaking?🔷public speaking tipshow to speak confidently on cameraimprove communication skillsimpromptu speaking practicepresentation skills traininghow to stop saying um and ahcamera confidence tipshow to speak clearly and confidentlycommunication skills for professionalson camera speaking tipshow to improve speaking skills fastconfidence speaking practiceAI for public speakingChatGPT public speaking training

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 .

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Prime your Life. Motivation for Speaking about Life.