Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

Public speaking is the ultimate high performance training, that will shape you into a leader before you even realize it.

Sharpening my skills on stage has transformed every part of my life and business. Here are the top 7 skills I’ve learned as I gained experience improving my public speaking skills.

Stepping onto a stage takes serious courage, but what you gain in return is worth far more than a moment of nerves. Whether you w...

If you keep getting interrupted in meetings, the real reason isn't rudeness, it's anxiety, and it's fixable with one shift in how you talk.

This episode breaks down why people cut you off in meetings, on sales calls, and even from the audience when you're on stage, and it's never about you. You'll get two different playbooks, one for speaking from the stage and one for corporate settings, so you know exactly how to pace a room and k...

Being nice and being a pushover are not the same thing, and only one of them gets you respected.

Danny Goldberg wrote the book on this, literally. He's the author of "A Little Bit of A$$hole," and he joins the show to talk about the fine line between people pleasing and having real boundaries, and why the leaders who get remembered are the ones who know the difference.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The gut-check question that tells yo...

Your credibility doesn't come from your resume, it comes from your stories.

Most people skip their authority section because bragging about themselves feels uncomfortable, so they either read off a boring list of credentials or skip it entirely. Neither one gets you remembered. This episode breaks down exactly how storytelling does the job your resume never could.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The three types of stories that build ins...

A great teacher can make even the most boring subject feel unforgettable.

Can you imagine sitting through three hours of college chemistry and actually loving it? That's what happens when the right person stands at the front of the room. Discover how one teacher’s passion and energy changed everything for his students, and why that memory still matters decades later.

Most people just lecture and lose their audience, but it does...

Standing out isn't just about being seen, it’s about doing the exact opposite of what everyone else is doing.

Are you stuck blending in at work, in your industry, or on social media? Maybe you’re following the crowd, thinking it will get you noticed. But what if the real key to getting ahead is to break away from the pack and be boldly different?

Discover how changing even the smallest things, like your wardrobe or how yo...

What if forgetting your next line could actually make you unforgettable?

Public speaking fears are real, but there are simple ways to take control. Even seasoned pros freeze up sometimes. What matters most is how you handle it in the moment.

Learn why your mind blanking isn’t a problem and how it can boost your credibility. Discover strategies to stay cool, connect with the audience, and never lose your pl...

What you wear today changes not what others think of you but how you think, act, and succeed.

Simple outfit choices have a greater impact on your confidence, focus, and how people respond to you. What you slip on each morning is quietly deciding whether you’re remembered or overlooked.

Discover the secrets of “Enclothed Cognition” and the powerful “Halo Effect.” Find out why handpicking what you wear can...

The best communicators aren't always the best speakers—they're the best listeners.

Discover why pauses in conversation matter as much as the words themselves. Learn what sets truly engaging speakers apart from average presenters. Transform your thinking about corporate presentations, storytelling, and even failures from the stage.

Dr. Michael Gerharz joins Laurie-Ann Murabito to discuss and challenge everything you thought you ...

Own your voice, speak with authority, and make a lasting impression

Have you ever felt your words fall flat when introducing yourself or pitching your services? Whether you're networking, interviewing, or speaking on stage, how you communicate can make or break the experience. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it that matters.

In this episode, we'll explore the art of speaking with confidence and authority in any ...

Your comfort zone isn't protecting you, it's quietly making you weaker and costing you.

We live in a world engineered for comfort. Air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. And somewhere along the way we started treating discomfort like a malfunction to fix instead of the entrance fee for almost everything worth having. This episode unpacks why comfort is so expensive, how it quietly compounds again...

Staying Quiet Is Quietly Costing You, and It's Compounding Like Debt

When you stop speaking up, the rent doesn't disappear, it turns into debt, and debt charges interest. This episode breaks down what staying quiet is really costing you, why the gap between you and the visible people at work keeps compounding the longer you wait, and how to start paying it down in small, almost invisible payments before it costs you the next level.

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Your comfort zone isn't protecting you. It's quietly making you weaker and costing you the growth, confidence, and momentum you say you want.

We live in a world engineered for comfort: air conditioning, instant everything, a soft landing for every little ache. Somewhere, we started treating discomfort like a disease to fix instead of the admission fee for everything worth having. This episode unpacks why comfort is so expensive, how...

Success isn’t owned—it’s rented, and the rent is due every single day.

Most people think one good effort is enough to coast for months or years. That’s not how it works. Keeping your edge at speaking, leadership, or even in your personal life, means you have to keep showing up, every single day.

Great results are never guaranteed or permanent. The moment you stop putting in the work, you start falling behind. ...

Fine is forgettable, but unforgettable speakers get the opportunities everyone wants.

Are you blending in with every other speaker in the room? Discover why simply being "fine" keeps you invisible and what you must do to finally stand out and get noticed. Uncover the little mistakes most speakers never see—and what it takes to become truly memorable.

You’ll find out how to go beyond surface-level speaking skills, so your ...

The biggest changes in your life rarely start with a dramatic leap. They start with one small, powerful step.

Change can hit you when you least expect it. Sometimes, it sweeps you up in excitement, like starting a new job or planning a trip. Other times, it shakes your world and leaves you wondering, “Now what?” Discover how to move forward no matter what kind of change you’re facing, even if you feel completely st...

If the word networking makes you want to run the other way, you are not alone.

If networking feels awkward, transactional, or just not your thing, you've probably been doing it wrong. Not because you're bad at it, but because nobody ever showed you what strategic networking actually looks like for someone who wants to lead, not schmooze.

In this episode, you're going to learn why avoiding networking is quietly costing you opportuniti...

You don’t need more willpower. Your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do. And once you understand this one thing, avoiding your goals will never feel the same again.

Everything you do, every goal you chase, every habit you avoid comes down to one simple principle: pain vs pleasure. Your brain is wired to move toward what feels good and away from what feels uncomfortable. The problem is, most people have it backwar...