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The Speaker's Edge
Hosted by Roddy Galbraith · EN
Welcome to "The Speaker's Edge" podcast, where we're devoted to helping you master your message and inspire your audience every time you speak. Whether you're a speaker, coach, author, or entrepreneur, this podcast is your home for advancing your communication skills. With years of experience as a professional speaker and speaker trainer, your host, Roddy Galbraith, as worked alongside top communicators, including John Maxwell. Each week, in about 35 to 40 minutes, we'll share practical tools and insights drawn from training thousands of speakers globally. We're kicking off our first episode with how anyone can develop unshakable self-confidence as a speaker. I hope you can join us and find your speaker's edge!
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066: Building Trust With Your Audience
3d ago00:30:24Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the critical transition from credibility to trust for speakers aiming to earn real influence with their audiences. He explains why true trust forms through consistency and reliability over time and shares practical secrets that help speakers avoid the trap of relying on high-energy moments, by aligning promises with actions. Listeners will gain actionable strategies to transform their speaking approach, deliver meaningful experiences, and become speakers their audiences can rely on.
Transcribe →065: How to Become a Confident, Likable Expert
1w ago00:24:50Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith continues his series on key perspective shifts for speakers with the next necessary shift: how speakers can move beyond surface-level confidence to become credible, likable experts. He shares three key secrets to gaining lasting influence, focusing on the importance of lived experience, thorough preparation, and delivering real value to the audience. Roddy explains why stories rooted in personal experience create stronger connections and build trust, while also guiding speakers to shift from simply performing to truly serving their audience. Listeners will gain practical strategies for combining authenticity, competence, and intentional preparation to elevate their presence and impact every time they speak.
Transcribe →064: 5 Speaking Secrets to Connect with Your Audience
2w ago00:23:53Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, host Roddy Galbraith explores the critical shift from trying to impress audiences to truly connecting with them. He shares why authentic presence and vulnerability create deeper influence and trust, rather than polished performances or striving for perfection. Roddy highlights how speakers can foster genuine relationships with their audience by speaking as themselves and caring more about connection than credentials. Listeners will walk away with practical secrets to building real influence through honesty, relatability, and a focus on serving the needs of those they address.
Transcribe →063: 4 Secrets to Deliver a Speech that Converts to Action
3w ago00:23:37Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores why traditional teaching methods often fall flat and reveals what truly drives audience engagement. He highlights the power of shifting from simply delivering information to creating memorable learning experiences where people discover insights for themselves. Discover how engagement, curiosity, and well-crafted questions inspire real action and lasting influence, and how clarity empowers audiences to buy in on their own terms. Listeners will gain actionable strategies to transform their communication, foster meaningful connections, and inspire their audiences every time they speak.
Transcribe →062: Speaking Confidence: 5 Secrets to Shifting From Me to Audience-Centric
May 400:19:14Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the crucial shift speakers must make from focusing on themselves to prioritizing their audience. He shares five practical secrets that help speakers move past self-consciousness and anxiety by centering every message on audience needs and experiences. He illustrates how practicing courage, valuing the audience's time, and treating speaking as an act of service can transform both confidence and connection. Listeners gain actionable strategies for mastering their message and making a meaningful impact each time they speak.
Transcribe →061: The Two Pillars of a World-Class Speaking Philosophy
Apr 2700:15:47Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith unpacks what makes John Maxwell's speaking philosophy exceptionally powerful. He explains the two key misconceptions that often hold speakers back: the myth of the "natural speaker" and the belief that speaking is about persuasion and manipulation. Roddy shares practical strategies for shifting focus away from self-doubt and pressure, instead centering on how to add value to audiences. Listeners will come away with actionable steps to boost their confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, and communicate with greater impact and authenticity.
Transcribe →060: How Pro Speakers Make Their Keynotes Memorable
Apr 2000:15:06Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores how crafting the right keynote can drive business growth for speakers. He shares practical strategies to ensure your keynote truly adds value by solving problems your audience recognizes and cares about, plus tips for shaping stories and insights. Then, join him after the lesson for a breakdown of highlights from last week's discussion on the ins and outs of speakers bureaus.
Transcribe →059 How Speaker Bureaus Really Work: Insider Advice from Ryan Giffin
Apr 1300:51:38Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy is joined by speakers bureau insider Ryan Giffin to explore the inner workings of a speakers bureau and what it takes to build successful relationships between agents, speakers, and clients. They share what qualities make a speaker more likely to become a bureau favorite, plus more practical advice for emerging speakers on how to stand out. Listen to get a clear understanding of how bureaus operate and actionable strategies for advancing your own speaking career!
Transcribe →058: Transform Your Business Through Speaking with Marissa Nehlsen (Part 2)
Apr 600:22:42Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith interviews Marissa Nehlsen about transforming business through the power of speaking. Marissa shares how personal storytelling, authentic connections, and taking action lead to both business growth and meaningful impact. She discusses her journey of building multiple businesses, including her philanthropic work in Costa Rica, and the importance of creating legacy through service. Listeners gain practical advice on developing their voice, joining supportive communities, and using communication to inspire change and leave a lasting mark.
Transcribe →057: Transform Your Business Through Speaking with Marissa Nehlsen (Part 1)
Mar 3000:27:06Tap to summarizeVisit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith sits down with Marissa Nehlsen to explore how improving communication skills can drive both personal growth and business success. Marissa shares her journey from her first experiences on stage, including moments of vulnerability and learning, to building upon multiple thriving businesses through speaking. Together, Roddy and Marissa discuss the value of authentic storytelling, the power of strategic communication, and how connecting with audiences transforms opportunities. Listeners will gain practical strategies for using their own voice to grow their business and inspire lasting change.
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