#134 From Smart to Human: Speak So People Actually Listen with Message Design Consultant, Brian Miller

Being smart isn't the problem.  You can be brilliant and still invisible. What may be super clear to you doesn’t always resonate to others.  And as a result, people don’t remember or care about what you have to say. Genea talks with Brian Miller, a message design expert who teaches people how to explain big ideas in ways that actually stick. Brian works with scientists, researchers, and industry leaders, but the lessons here? They're for anyone who needs people to understand them. Entrepreneurs. Leaders. Creatives. Coaches. Experts. And even Parents.   If you've got something to say and people aren't getting it, this episode is for you. This conversation gets real about communication: 🔹 Why people don't ask questions when they're lost (and how you're losing them in silence) 🔹 The survival bias that tricks you into thinking you're landing the conversation when you're not 🔹 How saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities creates unexpected transformation 🔹 The one shift that makes your message spread: Audience First, Always This matters because communication is a major cornerstone to getting what you want out of life and business. Your business only grows when others can talk about what you do. If they don't understand you, they can't share you. And if they can't share you, your message dies with them. Listen and learn how to make your words move people.   Connect with Brian: Website https://clarityupconsulting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmillerspeaks/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brianmillerspeaks Get Access to Brian's Book: https://keynotedesignbook.com About Brian: Brian Miller is a former magician turned international keynote speaker on human connection, whose TEDx talk has been viewed 3.6 million times. Today, he’s the founder of Clarity Up, a boutique messaging firm that teaches experts how to explain their big ideas to the rest of us. His team has served hundreds of clients across five continents and 20+ industries, with 34 TEDx talks earning a combined 13 million views and 4 Editor’s Picks. Brian is the 2025 Cicero Speechwriting Award recipient for Social Justice. He believes everything can be said clearly—and he’s on a mission to restore humanity’s faith in experts.   Connect with Genea: [free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://bethewolfgift.com/ Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/