Present Influence: The Professional Speaking Show

Updated: 09 Jul 2025 • 222 episodes
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Present Influence is the podcast for professional speakers, coaches, and business leaders who want to master ethical persuasion, magnetic communication, and stage presence that drives action. Hosted by keynote coach and influence expert John Ball, each weekly episode delivers powerful insights, expert interviews, and practical tools to help you get more bookings, boost your re-bookings, and scale your speaking business. Whether you're leading from the stage or the boardroom, you'll learn how to inspire trust, influence decisions, and leave a lasting impact, without manipulation. Subscribe now and start commanding attention with confidence. Each week, John shares insights through solo episodes, interviews with influential guests, and in-depth book reviews. Whether you're looking to sharpen your presentation skills, master the art of persuasion, or enhance your leadership presence, Present Influence provides practical strategies and expert advice to help you lead with confidence and authenticity. Tune in and discover how to communicate your ideas in a way that resonates, persuades, and inspires lasting change.

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Harnessing Unity for Impactful Public Speaking: Insights from Robert Cialdini In this episode, the concept of 'unity' as an influential principle from Robert Cialdini's revised book 'Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion' is explored. The host discusses the emotional power of unity in connecting with audiences and em

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Mastering Email Marketing with Kennedy: Turn Followers into Clients & Cash Summary: In this episode of Present Influence, we're joined by Kennedy, a renowned name in the world of email marketing. If you're a coach, speaker, or entrepreneur tired of chasing social media trends and ready to build a high-converting email

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Harnessing Commitment and Consistency: Ethical Influence for Speakers Summary This episode delves into the power of commitment and consistency from Dr. Robert Cialdini's Influence Framework, specifically for public speakers. The discussion covers how small 'yeses' can lead to bigger outcomes and why people stick to the

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Unlocking Presentation Mastery with Mark Robinson: From Technical Expert to Influential Speaker Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball chats with speaking coach and presentation skills expert Mark Robinson about transforming technical experts into compelling speakers. Mark offers insights on avoid

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Mastering Reciprocity: Elevate Your Speaking Career Ethically Summary In this episode, the speaker delves into the psychology of reciprocity, one of Robert Cialdini's key principles of influence, and how it can be leveraged ethically by speakers to gain more gigs, referrals, and rebookings without rewriting presentatio

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What does your outfit say about your authority before you even speak? In this insightful and practical episode of Present Influence, I sit down with Kay Korsh, an international speaker and style advisor who helps professional speakers elevate their credibility, presence, and personal brand through their wardrobe choice

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