Listen "89: From Silence in the Room to Standing Ovations - Michael Crossland on the Breakthrough Every Speaker Needs"
Episode Synopsis
What if the one thing holding back your speaking career… is the very thing you’re chasing the hardest?In this unforgettable conversation, Michael Crossland - international speaker, humanitarian, and survivor against all odds - reveals the mindset, positioning, and strategy shifts that transformed his speaking career from seven years of nothing to global impact alongside Richard Branson and Tony Robbins.This is not another episode about hacks, tricks, or Instagram-worthy soundbites. It’s about building a speaking career that matters. Michael brings clarity, conviction, and hard-won wisdom on what it really takes to:Why the 1% Mindset is the difference between applause and bookings (09:30)The shift from performance to purpose that unlocked global momentum (18:32)How to turn personal adversity into audience transformation without centering yourself (23:45)Service-led visibility vs self-promotion: the smarter way to grow your reach (36:49)What makes a message stick across industries, audiences, and stages (49:38)Why redefining success is the only way to build a sustainable speaking career (55:25)If you’re chasing stages but still not breaking through, then listen to this conversation. Michael shows you how to flip the script so you can build a speaking career that resonates, gets booked, and actually makes an impact.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 Group.Join the Speak More Collective.
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