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293. Why speech and drama?
In this episode I share a special address delivered as Guest of Honour at the 80th Annual Barbara Sisley Awards, celebrating Queensland's leading speech and drama students.
292. How to get what you want
Persuasion isn't about being pushy, it's about helping people understand, connect with, and act on your ideas.
In this ep, I sit down with communications expert, TEDx speaker, and author of How to Get What You Want, Josh Bandoch, to explore the art and science of persuasion.
291. How to make your voice go viral
After a surprise viral moment from my analysis of the ROYAL ROLLED R (hello 1.5 million views 👀), I’m breaking down the real reasons voice-led content spreads online.
In this episode, I share the 5 elements that helped the reel take off — and why going viral is about far more than trends and hacks.
290. The self-compassionate speaker
In this heartfelt episode I sit down with psychologist, wellbeing expert, and author Dr. Hayley Quinn to explore what it really means to become a self-compassionate speaker.
289. 5 voice lessons from The King's Speech
King Charles III addressed the US Congress on April 28th and it was a vocal masterclass in diplomacy.
A video on social media I made about this went viral, and there were lots of requests for a deeper analysis - so here it is
288. Physically losing your voice
Most of us take our voice for granted. But what if your voice physically changed forever?
In this ep, Sally Pymer shares the incredible story of losing her uvula after surgery and having to relearn how to speak from scratch.
287. My most unexpected tech-failure ever
What happens when everything goes wrong right before you present?
In this episode, I share the story of delivering a national webinar during a complete blackout and the lessons it revealed about preparation, confidence, and the true power of your voice.
286. Self-promotion is NOT a dirty word
Self-promotion gets a bad rap—but staying quiet is costing you opportunities. In this episode, I reframe self-promotion as service, trust-building, and a powerful tool for creating opportunity.
285. Sell from Stage
In this ep, I sit down with speaking and sales expert Colin Boyd - author of One Presentation Away - to completely reframe the way you think about selling.
284. Your brand starts with your voice
If you’ve been overthinking your message, delaying posting, or telling yourself you’ll start “once it’s all ready”… this is your sign.
283. Lessons from CFO turned Everest climber
I’m joined by Mohamed Isa, a former CFO who managed over $500M before stepping away from the corporate world to climb Everest and reinvent himself as a global leadership speaker.
282. The unfiltered debrief of my Tedx Talk
I’m officially a TEDx speaker 🎤 - and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my very first talk at TEDxUQ.
281. How to turn your message into a movement
You're about to meet my TEDx speech coach, Neil Gordon. Neil helped transform my talk by introducing me to the concept of the silver bullet sentence — the one powerful line that cuts through the noise and anchors your message.
280. The gender SAY gap and how to close it
In this International Women’s Day episode, I explore something we talk about far less than the gender pay gap — the gender SAY gap.
279. The power of wishing
In this ep I’m exploring the power of wishing - not as something whimsical or passive, but as a practice deeply grounded in science, intention, and the human voice.
278. Take control of your voice
This episode is about letting go of what you can’t control — and taking charge of what you can.
277. Tips for non-native English speakers
Multilingual is a superpower.
In this episode, I’m joined by speech coach Peter Novak, who specialises in helping non-native English speakers communicate with clarity and confidence — without losing their accent or identity.
276. My BASIC philosophy guaranteed to get you heard
If you want cut-through and momentum with your voice — keep it BASIC.
In this episode, I break down the five non-negotiables for being heard, trusted, and remembered when you speak.
275. Get your voice in the media
In this ep, I’m joined by the absolute Queen of PR, Heidi Anderson — and this conversation was well worth the wait.
Heidi has nearly 20 years of experience in media, from reality TV to live radio, and she was one of the first Australian media personalities to openly speak about anxiety on air, long before vulnerability became mainstream.
274. Teach people how to listen to you
In this ep, I’m talking about something I see all the time in brilliant professionals and leaders:
we’re trying to read the room… and in the process, we’re teaching people not to listen to us.