Present Influence: The Professional Speakers' Show
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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Mastering Authority: Leveraging Credibility as a Speaker Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball explores the principle of authority and how it can impact a speaker's credibility. John delves into Dr. Robert Cialdini's concept of authority and shares personal anecdotes and experiments that highligh
Mastering the Art of Facilitation with Therese Miclot Summary In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball welcomes expert facilitator and author Therese Miclot to discuss the crucial role of facilitation in meetings and presentations. Therese compares facilitation to the leavening agent in baking, emphasising
Mastering Scarcity: Unlocking Cialdini's Principles for Speakers This episode dives into the psychology behind the principle of scarcity from Cialdini's persuasion techniques and its impact on audience behavior. The speaker highlights how scarcity can create urgency and increase value perception, sharing personal anecd
Mastering Influence: Dr. Cialdini's Seven Principles for Speakers (part 1) Summary This episode introduces Dr. Robert Cialdini's seven key principles of influence and persuasion, which are crucial for anyone looking to enhance their persuasive abilities, especially as public speakers. The principles covered include sca
Unlocking Confidence Through Vocal Power with Voice Coach Jimmy Cannon Summary In this insightful episode of the Present Influence Podcast, John Ball interviews speaking coach and voice expert Jimmy Cannon. The discussion centres around how improving your voice and vocal style can significantly boost your confidence, e
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The Hidden Cost of Professionalism: Embracing Authenticity as a Professional Speaker Summary In this episode of Present Influence, John Ball explores how some concepts of professionalism can hinder the effectiveness of professional speakers. He delves into the importance of authenticity and individuality, explaining ho
