• 136 - How To Make Online Meetings More Engaging
    Jan 28 2025

    In this episode of 'Speaking with Confidence' I’m sharing my top tips to effectively host and show up in online meetings. We all spend a LOT of our time in meetings and now, a lot of those meetings are online or hybrid (ugh!).

    How do we effectively connect, engage and facilitate engaging online meetings that don’t suck!

    Listen in to hear:

    • Why online meetings require a different approach than in-person meetings.
    • How to encourage people to turn on their camera
    • How to cut across the bored multi-tasking and connect with everyone
    • Why using chat to encourage side-conversations is a powerful technique
    • How to change your pace to elicit input and maintain attention


    To get your FREE 30 minute Confident Communication Coaching session (that will be used in a future podcast episode), ⁠click here⁠ to book a time.

    Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call - Want to build your speaking confidence but not sure where to start? Book in for a ⁠Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call⁠. We’ll have a 20 minute chat and I’ll give you tips, specific to you, on what your best next steps are.

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    13 min
  • 135: How To Pitch For Speaking Opportunities
    Jan 21 2025

    In this week’s Speaking with Confidence episode I’m answering a listener question,

    “If a speaking opportunity comes up, what is the best way to pitch yourself?”

    Conference speaking is one of the most powerful ways to reach new audiences, share your expertise and boost your profile. Whether you’re a business owner, a public servant or a corporate leader, speaking can have a fabulous impact on your career.

    But most people I talk to think they need to be experienced public speakers before they can pitch themselves … or they need to be more qualified in their area of expertise.

    Not so.

    Listen in to hear

    Why you want to pitch yourself for these opportunities, even if you don’t think you’re a good enough public speaker How to craft a pitch that works How to be authentic, and humble, and still demonstrate your value What to do if you’ve never spoken at a conference before


    SpeakEASY Practise Session - join us for a friendly, safe and fun practise session - you can practise whatever you want. Friday 24 January, 2025. Register here

    Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call - Want to build your speaking confidence but not sure where to start? Book in for a Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call. We’ll have a 20 minute chat and I’ll give you tips, specific to you, on what your best next steps are.

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    21 min
  • Episode 134: Mastering Simplicity In Your Communication
    Jan 14 2025

    How do I have my listener understand even the most complex of concepts? How can I stop overwhelming my audience with all.the.things?

    They're the questions I'm answering in this week's episode of Speaking with Confidence - a coaching podcast for business owners, public servants, corporate hippies and humble leaders who want to speak with greater impact.

    In this episode

    1. Simplicity is key in communication.
    2. How to make your message relevant to your audience.
    3. Why we over prioritise content over connection.
    4. How to tailor your message to the listener's current reality.


    To get your FREE 30 minute Confident Communication Coaching session (that will be used in a future podcast episode), click here to book a time.

    If you'd like a FREE 20 minute Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call, click here






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    17 min
  • Episode 134: Mastering Simplicity In Your Communication
    Jan 14 2025

    How do I have my listener understand even the most complex of concepts? How can I stop overwhelming my audience with all.the.things?

    They're the questions I'm answering in this week's episode of Speaking with Confidence - a coaching podcast for business owners, public servants, corporate hippies and humble leaders who want to speak with greater impact.

    In this episode

    1. Simplicity is key in communication.
    2. How to make your message relevant to your audience.
    3. Why we over prioritise content over connection.
    4. How to tailor your message to the listener's current reality.


    To get your FREE 30 minute Confident Communication Coaching session (that will be used in a future podcast episode), ⁠click here⁠ to book a time.

    If you'd like a FREE 20 minute Confidence Boosting Curiosity Call, ⁠click here⁠

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    17 min
  • Episode 133. The psychology of Imposter Syndrome in Business with Kara Lambert
    Nov 4 2024

    In this episode of Speaking with Confidence, business psychology consultant Kara Lambert talks about the mental hurdles that can hold business owners back.

    We share our insights openly about imposter syndrome, fear of showing up authentically, and the pressures of hustle culture.

    We discuss why creating a business that truly aligns with personal values is key to long-term success, and how speaking confidently can expand one’s reach and impact.

    Listen in to hear more about:

    • How Imposter syndrome often stems from unrealistic expectations we believe others have of us.

    • The fear of being trolled online is a common concern for business owners.

    • Business ownership should provide flexibility, not burnout from hustle culture.

    • How comparisonitis can lead to damaging beliefs about our own worth and success.

    • You don't have to follow the traditional paths of business; create your own rules.

    This conversation is packed with insights into building confidence, staying authentic, and creating a business that genuinely supports your values and well-being.

    My Speaking Confidence Program is now open, with our last round of coaching calls for 2024. Learn more here https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/courses/speaking-confidence

    Connect with Kara on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karalambertcom or her website

    https://www.karalambert.com/

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    49 min
  • Episode 132. How To Impactfully Communicate Complex Information
    Oct 14 2024
    In this week’s episode I talk with Dr Anneline Padayachee, a nutritional food scientist who bridges the gap between food science and nutrition. This is a rich and delicious conversation about food science, nutrition and how to educate and inform all stakeholders in the supply chain. Listen in to hear: Anneline’s unique journey into science; How she found herself an ‘accidental speaker’ her insights on the importance of effective communication in science, and how she focuses on her audience to make the most complex of technical knowledge understood and practical The conversation emphasizes the significance of making complex scientific concepts relatable and accessible to the general public, as well as the role of speaking in advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of nutrition.
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    48 min
  • Episode 131. How To Be The Dissenting Voice + AI ethics with James Gauci
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode, Cat talks to James about how to be the dissenting voice; in this case go against amovement of AI enthusiasts. And, because it is such a hot topic, Cat and James talk about AI and its potential to automateprediction, decision-making, and content generation, as well as the need to align AI with humanvalues. Listen in to hear about how:  AI presents opportunities for automation in prediction, decision-making, and contentgeneration. Aligning AI with human values is crucial for responsible and ethical AI governance. Defining what is meaningful in AI requires subjective judgement and consensus on sharedvalues. Ethics and values play a central role in AI influence and how implementing them can bechallenging. Understanding ourselves better is essential for injecting AI systems with human objectivesand values. Cat and James discuss the value of having differing opinions and authentic leadership,emphasising the importance of staying true to our values and being comfortable with uncertainty. Learn more about James here https://www.ethe.ai/ and here https://cadent.au/ Connect with James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrgauci/
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    47 min
  • Episode 130. Authenticity in Copywriting with Melanie Campbell
    Sep 9 2024
    Melanie Campbell is a holistic women's business guide who helps soul-inspired women 40+, grow their soul-aligned business by shining their unique light and working in flow with their energy. In this episode, we discuss the importance of discovering and embracing our individual gifts and superpowers, the need to recognise and appreciate our own abilities, as well as the blocks and resistance that can prevent us from seeing our own potential. Melanie also shares her approach to authentic copywriting, which involves using the client's own words and speaking from the heart to create a genuine connection with the audience. Listen in as to hear how to: Recognise and embrace your unique gifts and superpowers. Overcome blocks and resistance to see your own potential. Use authentic copywriting to create a genuine connection with your audience. Approach speaking and writing as interconnected forms of communication. Focus on your soul-inspired messages and be of service to your audience. This awesome discussion, Melanie encourages individuals to focus on their soul-inspired messages and to approach speaking and writing as interconnected forms of communication. Connect with Melanie via her website here https://www.melaniecampbell.com.au/
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    40 min