039: Why to Develop Your Speaking Skills & How to Start
Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores why developing speaking skills is crucial for personal and professional growth. He shares practical steps to get started as a speaker, addresses common challenges like imposter syndrome and overwhelm, and reveals how consistent, imperfect action leads to improvement. Roddy Galbraith draws on insights from John Maxwell and other thought leaders, offering actionable strategies for becoming an expert who communicates with impact. Listeners will discover how to craft compelling presentations, bring their messages to life with stories, and embrace the ongoing process of growth to inspire any audience.
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038: From Cradle to Conviction: How Early Experiences Shape Our Beliefs
In this episode of the Speaker's Edge Podcast, Roddy Galbraith unpacks how our earliest experiences form the subconscious beliefs that drive our confidence, success, and communication. You'll discover why many of your thoughts about who you are—and what you can achieve—were learned before you could even think for yourself. Roddy shares practical insights on changing subconscious beliefs, achieving self-image transformation, and overcoming the limits we unknowingly accept. You'll learn how to: Recognize and replace limiting beliefs holding you back Reprogram your mindset for growth and confidence Use public speaking as a tool for personal development 🎯 Ready to grow? Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to explore our communication skills training and leadership and public speaking programs through the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team.
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037: Are We Really Logical? How Emotion Rules Human Behavior
Title: Why Emotion, Not Logic, Drives Public Speaking Success In this episode of The Speaker's Edge Podcast, Roddy Galbraith explores why emotion—not logic—drives human behavior and decision-making, especially in communication and public speaking. Using engaging stories—including the movie that inspired a decades-long fear—Roddy explains how learned emotional programs shape our reactions, confidence, and speaking style. You'll learn how to: Apply emotional intelligence to your own public speaking habits Overcome the fear of public speaking through awareness and practice Build self-confidence as a speaker Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team speaker training programs and elevate your communication skills.
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036: How to Believe in Yourself (Even When You Don't)
Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores practical steps for building unshakable self-confidence, even when doubt creeps in. He shares why transformation requires more than a quick decision, focusing instead on the ongoing process of evolving beliefs and overcoming resistance to change. Through relatable stories and examples, Roddy illustrates how facing fears directly—rather than avoiding them—is essential for personal growth. Listeners gain actionable strategies to upgrade their mindset, outgrow old limitations, and become more self-assured in every speaking opportunity.
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035: Becoming Presidential: Body Language Basics for Executive Presence
Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! In this episode, Roddy Galbraith shares practical strategies for improving executive presence through effective body language. He highlights how first impressions and habitual movements shape the way leaders are perceived, offering actionable tips to project confidence and professionalism. Roddy explains the importance of self-awareness, recommending video review and rehearsal to refine posture, gestures, and facial expressions. Listeners gain clear guidance on cultivating body language that aligns with their message, helping them inspire trust and engagement in any setting.
Welcome to "The Speaker's Edge" podcast, where we're devoted to helping you master your message and inspire your audience every time you speak. Whether you're a speaker, coach, author, or entrepreneur, this podcast is your home for advancing your communication skills. With years of experience as a professional speaker and speaker trainer, your host, Roddy Galbraith, as worked alongside top communicators, including John Maxwell. Each week, in about 35 to 40 minutes, we'll share practical tools and insights drawn from training thousands of speakers globally. We're kicking off our first episode with how anyone can develop unshakable self-confidence as a speaker. I hope you can join us and find your speaker's edge!
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