100: Becoming the Speaker People Never Forget - A Landmark Conversation to Celebrate 100 Episodes!

09/12/2025 1h 4min
100: Becoming the Speaker People Never Forget - A Landmark Conversation to Celebrate 100 Episodes!

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One hundred episodes. A global audience. And a movement built around the belief that speaking is the most powerful competitive advantage in the world.And to celebrate this landmark Episode 100, Jacqueline hands the mic to fellow professional speaker and long-time friend Ian Stephens, who turns interviewer and guides a raw, generous and deeply insightful conversation about what actually builds a speaking career - the craft, the discipline, the rep count, the stories, and the moments of losing (and reclaiming) your voice.This is not a highlight reel - it’s the truth behind the work.  Laced with the blueprint for becoming the speaker people never forget.Inside this milestone conversation you’ll find unfiltered, generous, deeply practical insights every emerging speaker wishes they could hear from someone who’s genuinely walked the long road, fallen down, rebuilt, reinvented, and now teaches thousands to do the same.If you’ve ever wondered “What does ‘good’ really look like in this industry?”, or felt stuck waiting for the magical perfect moment, this episode will shake you awake in the best possible way.Inside, you’ll learn how to:02:18 - Spot the gaps in today’s speaker training industry and deliver talks that hold integrity, depth, and actual usefulness for an audience.07:16 - Use language as your greatest tool (or your greatest liability) in eliminating disconnection, building trust, and making your message impossible to ignore09:57 - Shape content that is truly yours while still guided by expert structure and refinement12:31 - Blend resonance and conversion so your stories actually move people15:29 - Engineer resonance and intentionally design moments that drop your audience into deep emotional connection18:51 - Leverage nature and nurture to become a magnetic speaker21:06 - Run a speaking business that’s in service to the audience, not your ego38:37 - Avoid the traps that quietly kill speaking careers49:58 - Prepare for the future of speaking in an AI-driven world01:01:30 - Define who inspires you and why that clarity is crucial to your growthEpisode 100 isn’t just our milestone - it’s a message for you. If you want to build a speaking career that lasts, you can’t rely on hope, hype, or being “discovered.” You learn the craft, you find your voice, you do the reps, and you choose to be in service every single time you stand in front of a room. Let this conversation be the sign you’ve been waiting for. The time is now. Your voice is needed, and your audience is already out there waiting.If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you’d love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we’d love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It’s all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can’t wait to welcome you. Join here :  https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerdrivenbusinesscommunity To connect and learn more about creating a Speaker Driven Business connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn. You can also follow Jacqueline on Instagram and join our Facebook...

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