Listen "7. Toby Caldwell – Surviving Standup – Lessons from the Edge of a Comfort Zone"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Power Up Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome our long-time friend and colleague, Toby Caldwell. Toby is an experienced coach, trainer, and speaker who helps businesses and individuals think, learn, and communicate better. But today, we dive into another fascinating aspect of his life: his career as a stand-up comic.Together we explore the many lessons Toby has learnt from a long career as a stand-up comic and how they can be applied to every aspect of life, from commanding a room with confidence to embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.In this episode we explore:How Toby started in stand-up comedy (a lesson in facing your fears!)The challenges and rewards of performing liveCommanding a room with confidenceEmbracing failure as a stepping stone to successUsing humour to connect with and engage an audienceBuilding resilience through comedyEnhancing presentation and public speaking skills"Failure isn't the end—it's just a stepping stone to something better."“The ability to tell a funny story, is also the ability to engage and audience, and help others learn."Connect with Toby· Learn more about Toby's coaching and training services: https://tobycaldwell.co.uk/· Connect with Toby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-caldwell-26675124/Stay Connected Test Your 7 Natural Powers Here Find out more about Power Up Here Join The Power Up Facebook Community Here Visit Martin’s YouTube Here Follow us on Instagram Here
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