The Ideas on Stage podcast is a monthly show about leadership communication. Each episode features top authors, speakers and experts sharing insights on business communication and public speaking. Our goal is to help you communicate with confidence and impact, whether at work or in everyday life. Past guests include: - Seth Godin - Guy Kawasaki - Daniel Pink - Terry Szuplat (Barack Obama's speechwriter) - Garr Reynolds - Dr. John Medina - Carmine Gallo - Dan Roam Watch or listen on your…
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Most people think breathing is automatic. You inhale, you exhale, and that’s it. But what if the way you breathe is quietly affecting your confidence, your voice, your posture, your sleep, your anxiety levels – and the way you show up when speaking in front of other people? In this episode, I sit down with breathing educator Jane Tarrant to explore a topic most business leaders never think about…
Most interviews sound the same. Safe questions. Predictable answers. Polite agreement. But every now and then, something different happens. A moment of silence. An unexpected question. A shift in energy that makes everyone lean in. In this episode, I sit down with Alfie Joey – former BBC presenter – to explore what actually makes an interview memorable. Alfie has interviewed prime ministers,…
A founder builds something people trust. Customers love it. Employees believe in it. Investors are happy. Then, slowly, something changes. The targets shift. The incentives change. The message stays the same – but the behaviour doesn’t. And trust starts to fade. In this episode, I sit down with Eric Ries @theericriesshow – author of Incorruptible and The Lean Startup – and one of the most…
“At the end of your life, all you really have are the relationships you’ve built – and the stories you can tell.” That idea stayed with me after this conversation. In business, we often talk about strategies, funnels and growth. But behind every opportunity – every client, every collaboration, every breakthrough – there’s a relationship. In this episode, I sit down with Riley McGhee to explore how…
A few days after a presentation, most people will forget most of what you said. So what should they remember? In this episode, I sit down with Carmine Gallo @GalloCommunications – three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Harvard instructor, and one of the world’s leading voices on communication. We explore why, despite AI and new platforms, the principles of persuasion haven’t changed in…
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Nigel Taberner. Nigel is a former police officer and hostage negotiator. He served for 30 years within the police service, rising to the rank of Detective Inspector in counter terrorism policing. He now shares the skills that he learned as a hostage negotiator with business leaders and organisations, teaching them how to communicate…
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Lorraine K. Lee. Lorraine K. Lee is a keynote speaker and the best-selling author of Unforgettable Presence. She also teaches popular courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning. She is passionate about empowering leaders to elevate their presence, influence and impact. Her frameworks have been adopted by globally…
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Todd Kashdan. Todd Kashdan is among the world’s top experts on the psychology of well-being, psychological strengths, mental agility and social relationships. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes and the Hidden Brain podcast. Over 5 million readers enjoy his best-selling…
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage podcast we spoke with Ravinol Chambers. Ravinol is a filmmaker, storyteller and founder of Be Inspired Films, a B Corp creative agency helping purpose-driven organisations communicate with clarity and confidence. A former monk turned moviemaker, he’s spent more than a decade guiding leaders to show up on camera in a way that feels natural, human and…
In this episode of the Ideas on Stage Podcast, we share a conversation with Ciaran O’Donnell – originally recorded as part of the Ideas on Stage Academy. We decided to repurpose it as a podcast episode so more people can learn from his inspiring communication journey and practical insights. Ciaran is a Virtual Finance Director. He launched Virtual FD in 2010 to help growing businesses access…
