Speaking Podcast

In this episode, Roy sits down with Yossi Montrose, founder of Performa Ball, who has spent more than two decades developing a coaching methodology built on controlled instability and stability ball training. Yossi traces his story from being born with a hearing problem and being bullied at school, through discovering the stability ball in a gym and the change he noticed in his posture, breathing and confidence, to a moment at a South African nature reserve where he stayed composed with a fully grown lion. He explains how sitting on a chair all day compares with sitting on a ball, how to choose the right size and quality, and how schools and offices have used it. Yossi links physical self-regulation to speaking under pressure, and the two discuss giving a talk while standing on the ball, a possible TEDx idea, his three-month program and his library of more than 3,500 exercises.

Timestamps

0:02 – Introducing Yossi Montrose and Performa Ball
0:56 – Yossi’s story: a hearing problem, bullying, finding the stability ball and a lion encounter in South Africa
7:28 – Choosing the right ball size for your height
8:36 – Why ball quality matters
9:10 – The ball Yossi recommends, and chair versus ball for back, energy and focus
12:12 – Bullying, schools and the ball in classrooms
14:00 – Replacing office chairs with balls: productivity and team energy
16:03 – Roy’s gym experience and why the ball feels natural
17:36 – Sitting position on the ball and building up over time
18:47 – A gym at your desk for busy entrepreneurs
19:33 – Movement, calories and weight management
20:55 – Is there a weight limit on the ball
21:23 – Using the ball on calls and on stage as a conversation starter
22:58 – A TEDx talk delivered standing on the ball
23:43 – Yossi’s programs: a three-month course combining mind and body
25:29 – Circulation, energy, sleep and mood
28:02 – Watching TV and eating on the ball
30:44 – Unexpected benefits: reflexes, balance and Yossi’s own recovery story
34:24 – Working the whole body in proportion
35:38 – Yossi’s experience helping people with back, shoulder and knee problems
36:46 – Why the ball is underestimated, and ADHD in schools
38:10 – Balls for children
39:26 – 3,500+ exercises and starting at any level
41:32 – Where to find Yossi

About Yossi Montrose

Yossi Montrose is the founder of Performa Ball and has spent more than two decades developing a distinctive physical coaching methodology using controlled instability and stability-ball training.

His work explores how physical control, balance, composure and adaptability influence the way people perform when the pressure is on. Rather than simply talking about confidence or presence, Yossi uses controlled instability to create situations where people have to physically organize themselves while moving, communicating and performing.

His work is particularly relevant to founders, executives, leaders, speakers and other high-performing professionals who need to remain composed, adaptable and effective when circumstances change.

Yossi brings a practical, experiential perspective to confidence, presence and performance, one that begins with the body and extends into how we lead, communicate and perform.

Connect with Yossi:
🌐 Website: https://www.performaball.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yossi-montrose
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YossiMontrose

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In this episode, Roy sits down with Mike Swigunski, entrepreneur, investor, and #1 bestselling author on a mission to help millions of people Earn From Anywhere. Mike traces his path from a small Missouri suburb where he didn't take his first flight until 18, through running a university study-abroad program at 20, to a devastating turning point at 22 — losing his mother to breast cancer just a month before graduation — that pushed him to book a one-way flight to Europe rather than take a safe corporate job. He shares how he became employee #4 at Empire Flippers, helping scale it into a 100-person remote team and the world's largest curated marketplace for online businesses, and the "POWER" framework he built from watching thousands of acquisitions to identify what actually makes a business valuable. They dig into the platform risks of Amazon FBA and affiliate businesses, the coming shift toward advertising inside AI chat tools, the real craft behind his TEDx talk and the hero's journey structure behind it, his NOMAD framework for choosing where to live abroad, and his new venture, Dividends — a platform letting everyday investors put as little as $100 into fractional ownership of cash-flowing online businesses.

Timestamps

0:02 – Introducing Mike Swigunski
1:12 – Getting the pronunciation of "Swigunski" right
1:40 – From small-town Missouri to catching the travel bug at 19
2:01 – Running the University of Missouri's Prague study-abroad program at 20
6:49 – Losing his mother at 22, and the one-way flight to Europe that followed
7:00 – Becoming employee #4 at Empire Flippers
9:42 – The POWER framework: what actually separates successful businesses from the rest
13:24 – The platform risk of Amazon FBA, fake reviews, and hijacked seller accounts
15:14 – Ads coming to AI chat tools, and why the subscription model can't sustain the infrastructure cost
18:20 – His book, Global Career: How to Work Anywhere and Travel Forever
20:08 – Preparing for his TEDx talk, and the public speaking course that built his foundation
24:55 – Roy's own travel experiences, and where to go for energy and safety
25:27 – The NOMAD framework for choosing where to live abroad
29:14 – Comparing Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and Bangkok
30:40 – Introducing Dividends: fractional ownership of cash-flowing online businesses
32:45 – Average returns investors can expect, and the 1.75x return structure
33:44 – The $100 minimum investment and why he chose that entry point
34:56 – Why Dividends isn't built on blockchain or crypto
36:06 – SEC filing, KYC, and the onboarding process through WeFunder
37:44 – Why Reg CF crowdfunding was chosen over Reg D
41:49 – The long-term vision for Dividends
42:03 – What else Mike is working on, including business acquisition consulting
43:21 – The middle path: buying a business and running it part-time with a small team
45:10 – Where to find Mike and his work

About Mike Swigunski

Mike Swigunski is an entrepreneur, investor, and #1 bestselling author on a mission to help millions of people Earn From Anywhere by building location-independent careers, online businesses, and scalable income streams. As employee #4 at Empire Flippers, he helped scale the company into a 100-person remote team and the world's largest curated marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, playing a key role in facilitating more than $120 million in acquisitions. He is the founder of Global Career and Dividends and has built multiple six-, seven-, and eight-figure remote companies while traveling to more than 100 countries. Mike is also a TEDx speaker and a recognized voice in remote work, online business, entrepreneurship, and modern investing.

Connect with Mike:
🌐 Website: https://globalcareerbook.com
💰 Dividends: https://dividendscapital.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswigunski
📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MikeSwigunski
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeswigunski
👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSwigunski

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In this episode, Roy sits down with Brian D. Ridgway, "The Spellbreaker" and founder of Level 5 Mentoring, alongside Abigail Morgan, CEO of Level 5 Mentoring and a 27-year veteran of the coaching world. Brian shares the extraordinary story of January 3rd, 2011 — the day he hit total rock bottom, about to be homeless with his pregnant wife and two kids, and experienced an awakening that instantly transformed his life. He unpacks where the "Spellbreaker" name actually came from, walks through his Five Paradigms that he says govern how every person on the planet experiences life, and lays out his "Five Spells from Hell" framework in detail. Abigail shares her own turning point — 27 years deep in the coaching industry, including 8 years running Martha Beck's practitioner training program, and how a decades-long physical pain vanished in a single 10-minute session with Brian after nothing else had touched it. They also get into applying this work to parenting and even to trauma in animals, and close out with where people can start if a four-day trip to Hawaii isn't in the cards.

Timestamps

0:02 – Introducing Brian D. Ridgway and Abigail Morgan
2:38 – Abigail's story: decades of chronic physical pain and the session that changed everything in 10 minutes
5:09 – What actually happened on January 3rd, 2011
9:07 – Brian's childhood gift, and how his parents tried to suppress it
12:17 – Where the name "Spellbreaker" came from
15:19 – Do spell breaks last, or can people fall back into old patterns?
19:51 – How Brian, Abigail, and business partner Keith found each other
20:22 – Is a four-day trip to Hawaii the only way in? Books, courses, and other entry points
23:56 – Applying this work to parenting and children
28:21 – Applying this work to trauma in animals — Brian's own rescue dog
29:47 – Testimonials, including Dr. Erica Yates' story
33:00 – How it feels for Brian to witness a life-changing transformation
39:23 – The Five Paradigms that Brian says govern everyone on the planet
40:09 – The Five Spells from Hell, explained in full
54:16 – On self-help, therapy, and why Brian doesn't regret the $300,000 he spent finding this
57:11 – The advantage of Brian's own hard journey in connecting with clients
57:21 – The crystals in Brian's office
57:48 – Where to find the book and get started

About Brian D. Ridgway

Brian D. Ridgway, known as "The Spellbreaker," is the founder of Level 5 Mentoring and author of the #1 international bestseller Break Your Self-Help Addiction. After 17 years of childhood abuse and decades of financial disaster, relationship trauma, and a suicide attempt, Brian experienced a life-changing awakening on January 3rd, 2011. Since then, his method — called Spellbreaking — has helped over 265,000 people across 84 countries.

About Abigail Morgan

Abigail Morgan is CEO of Level 5 Mentoring and a 27-year veteran of the self-help and coaching world. After investing over $750,000 in her own healing journey, training extensively under Martha Beck (Oprah's coach), and running Martha Beck's practitioner training program for over 8 years, Abigail found that even the most advanced coaching modalities left her deepest issues untouched. She discovered Brian's work a year and a half ago, closed her own company to take over Level 5's practitioner program, and became CEO nine months ago.

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🌐 Website: https://yournewbeginningbook.com/

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In this episode, Roy sits down with award-winning actor, writer, and producer Niki J. Borger, creator and star of the upcoming sitcom NFTease. Niki traces her path from growing up in Germany with only 10% depth perception, to becoming a musical theatre performer, to transitioning into Hollywood film and eventually producing her own work — including a five-minute short film shot for $367 on two iPhones that went on to earn 20 festival selections, 7 nominations, and 4 awards. As a performer who's worked everything from musical theatre stages to documentary theatre in active conflict zones, Niki speaks candidly about the craft behind holding an audience, adapting to wildly different performance environments, and turning setbacks into her strongest material. They dig into NFTease itself: the premise of three insecure NFT-startup founders forced to partner with a group of "influencers" who turn out to be something else entirely, and the investor structure behind it. Niki also opens up about the realities of the acting industry — vanishing residuals, non-union commercial rates, and her strong stance on AI, consent, and protecting an artist's likeness — before closing with a full cast rundown for the show's eight core characters.

Timestamps

0:02 – Introducing Niki J. Borger and NFTease
0:47 – From Germany to Hollywood: growing up with 10% depth perception and finding dance
5:35 – The $367 short film shot on two iPhones that won 20 selections and 4 awards
7:54 – How film festivals actually work — selections, nominations, and a virtual award from Malaysia's Crown Prince
13:34 – Into NFTease: the premise, the plan to shoot the full series (not just a pilot)
16:09 – The investor structure: 120% return before profits split between cast, crew, and investors
17:26 – Minimum investment levels and ways to get involved beyond investing
17:59 – Smart contracts, blockchain, and why the show kept the name NFTease
19:26 – Creating actual NFTs for the show and building in royalties
20:56 – Casting 6,000 applicants down to a core cast
24:29 – Life on a film set: the machinery of production and what a delay actually costs
27:54 – The reality of life as a touring performer, including a documentary theatre project in Russia and Ukraine
29:59 – Green screens, motion capture, and a long, candid take on AI, consent, and protecting a performer's likeness
40:27 – Full character and cast rundown for NFTease
44:21 – Where to find Niki and NFTease online

About Niki J. Borger

Niki J. Borger is an award-winning actor, writer, and producer, known for her original performances in the Extravaganza One Act Fest in Los Angeles, her award-winning short films "Because I Could" and "A Portrayal of a Subtle Suicide," and her collection of original one-act plays "In-Between: Eight Gender-Neutral One-Act Plays Between Life and Death." Her work has been screened around the world, and she has performed in Europe, Russia, North America, and South America. Niki is fluent in four languages and currently travels the world before returning to her base in California to film NFTease — her upcoming sitcom series.

Connect with Niki & NFTease:
🌐 Website: https://firewolfent.com/nftease/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nftease_
🎵 TikTok: @nftease

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Today's guest is Gene King, an Access Architect and founder of Atlas Strategic Access, based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With over 50 years in business, Gene has founded, scaled, and successfully exited 10 companies and currently operates six active businesses, including Sequence Real Estate, Invest America (an EB-5 immigration investment firm), and Twist Elbow. Roy and Gene, friends of over 12 years since meeting at a Darren Hardy event, dig into the origin story of Gene's very first business at military school, the lesson that reshaped how he handles bullies and pressure for the rest of his life, and why being diagnosed with ADHD at 65 explained a career pattern of exiting companies too early. Gene shares his philosophy on partnerships, why he's never had a verbal argument with a business partner in 22 companies, how he handles conflict at home versus in business, and the mentor's advice that shaped his obsession with knowing his cash position at all times. The conversation closes with the role Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich has played in Gene's life since his early twenties, and his belief that the universe, not active pursuit, brings him his best opportunities.

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0:02 - Welcome to the Speaking Podcast, intro to Gene King
0:48 - Gene's background: 10 exits, six active companies, and 12+ years of friendship with Roy
1:31 - Gene's first business: protecting freshmen from hazing at The Citadel
3:50 - The lesson that changed everything: "you can't kill me, sir"
5:14 - Navigating good and bad business partners over 22 companies
5:57 - Discovering ADHD at 65 and why he exited companies too early
7:14 - How Gene structures his day across five to six companies
9:38 - Expanding Invest America's EB-5 program into Canada and Nigeria
11:11 - Why tracking everything matters, and the wealth found in awkward conversations
13:22 - How Gene handles conflict with business partners
16:59 - "Money solves all problems" and a mentor's advice on what really matters
18:10 - Terminating partners and employees with humanity and honesty
19:36 - The five P's: people, process, planning, prayer, passion
20:50 - Balancing patience and persistence as an entrepreneur
21:37 - Resolving disagreements in 50/50 and unequal partnerships
23:34 - Why "cash is king" became Gene's guiding financial principle
25:33 - How Gene decides which businesses to pursue next
27:12 - Discovering Think and Grow Rich in his early twenties
29:34 - Napoleon Hill's mastermind principle and never asking for something for nothing
31:13 - Where to find Gene King and his companies

About Gene King

Gene King is an Access Architect, founder of Atlas Strategic Access, and founder of Sequence Holdings, based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With over 50 years in business, Gene has founded, scaled, and successfully exited 10 companies and currently operates six active businesses, including Sequence Real Estate, Invest America (an EB-5 immigration investment firm), and Twist Elbow. He specializes in engineering access, positioning companies into enterprise, government, and investor opportunities they couldn't reach on their own. Gene is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center in Mount Pleasant, home to over 100 early-stage businesses, and has extensive experience training sales teams and CPAs on structured deals.

Connect with Gene King
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🌐 https://www.sequenceholdings.com
💼 LinkedIn: Gene King3
📧 gene@asaccess.com

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Being a great podcast guest is a unique skill that can dramatically boost your career—or erode your professional image if done poorly. In the final part of our series, David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, shares a masterclass on how to be a standout guest. We explore the importance of prosody, vocal etiquette, and virtual presence, ensuring you show up prepared, confident, and memorable. David and Roy discuss practical tips for handling technical glitches with grace, the power of a 10-second elevator pitch, and why you should never "wing it" when it comes to your audio quality. Whether you're looking to share your passion or boost your resume, these final lessons will ensure you're the guest every host wants to invite back.

⏱️ Accurate YouTube Chapters & Timestamps

0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg

1:11 Why Be a Guest? Fun, passion, and career boosting

1:41 The Risk of Poor Guesting: How it can erode your professional image

2:23 Preparation: Why looking at notes is better than forgetting points

3:41 Banter and Connection: The importance of host-guest chemistry

4:33 Prosody for Guests: Staying in your natural pitch and tailoring your tone

6:56 International Audiences: Cleaning up enunciation and avoiding local slang

7:00 Volume and Headphones: Why you should never scream at your audience

7:50 Pacing and Spacing: Lessening your words and leaving room for the listener

26:00 Handling Glitches: Staying calm and reacting without panic

28:00 Vocal Etiquette: Giving the host space and avoiding interruptions

29:00 The 10-Second Elevator Pitch: Being prepared to explain who you are

31:00 Listening to Previous Episodes: Researching the host's style and theme

32:00 Slowing Down Keywords: Ensuring your name and business are heard

33:00 Admitting You Don't Know: Admitting it with confidence vs. waffling

35:00 Virtual Presence: Testing quality a week before and an hour before

37:00 The 25% Credibility Hit: Why audio quality is non-negotiable

39:00 Acoustic Treatment: The 80% rule and practical "pillow fort" tips

41:00 Microphone Choice: Investing in a decent USB mic for professional sound

64:00 Avoiding Filler Words: Cutting out "um," "ah," "you know," and "like"

65:00 Responding with "So": Why you should avoid starting answers with "so"

66:00 Positive Reaffirmation: Avoiding annoying "yeah, yeah, yeah" interruptions

67:36 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and final contact details

68:25 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

68:42 End of Episode

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You put immense effort into your podcast—marketing, sponsors, and refining your own voice—but what happens when a high-profile guest sounds terrible? In Part 4 of our series, David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, shares his essential 8-step guide to ensuring your guests elevate, rather than weaken, your show. We explore the critical impact of first impressions and why guest preparation is non-negotiable for maintaining professionalism and authority. David provides practical, low-cost solutions for acoustic treatment—from "pillow forts" to the "80% rule"—and breaks down the pros and cons of different microphone types. Learn how to guide your guests to sound as good as you do and keep your audience engaged from the very first word.

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0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg

1:14 The Risk of Poor Guest Quality: Don't let a guest ruin your show

2:12 First Impressions: Why the first word your guest speaks is critical

3:02 The Power Dynamic: Why talk show hosts sit higher than their guests

4:02 Preparation Timeline: The two-week and one-hour rules

4:30 The 8-Step Checklist: Sound Quality vs. Speech Patterns

5:53 Acoustics: Understanding reverb and the "ping-pong" flutter echo

7:46 Flutter Echoes and Reverberation: Why hard surfaces are the enemy

10:08 Acoustic Treatment: Thick carpeting, foam squares, and the 80% rule

11:28 The Blanket Trick: Using sleeping bags and moving blankets for the ceiling

13:00 Creating a "Pillow Fort": Practical tips for recording while traveling

15:00 The Table Surface: Using thick towels to stop sound reflections

16:00 Microphone Types: Why expensive isn't always better

17:00 Shotgun Microphones: Directional focus and the risk of guest movement

71:14 Don't Wing It: The importance of listening on high-quality earphones

71:58 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and email contact

72:31 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

72:54 End of Episode

🔗 Where to Find David Goldberg

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•Website: https://edgestudio.com

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Why do some podcasters instantly connect with their audience while others struggle to keep listeners engaged? The answer lies in one word: Prosody. In Part 3 of our series with David Goldberg, founder of Edge Studio, we dive deep into the "how" of human communication. David explains that it’s not just what you say, but how you say it—your pitch, tempo, tone, and rhythm—that makes all the difference. We explore why this essential skill is rarely taught in schools and how you can harness your natural pitch to mask nervousness and project confidence. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, David’s insights on effective vocal patterns will dramatically elevate your podcast presence.

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0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg

0:57 Prosody: The one word that defines how you say your words

1:36 What is Prosody? Inflection, intonation, pitch, and rhythm

2:12 The Education Gap: Why prosody isn't taught in grade school

3:24 The Fear of Public Speaking: How a lack of training leads to humiliation

5:54 Communication Skills: The key to success in corporations and colleges

6:52 The Search for Synonyms: Why "speaking patterns" doesn't cover it all

7:51 Prosody for Podcasters: Breaking down the seven categories

9:52 Pitch: The musical note of your voice and its role in engagement

11:28 Masking Nerves: How lowering your pitch increases credibility

13:00 Finding Your Natural Pitch: The humming and meditation techniques

15:00 Pitch Range Exercises: Moving from monotone to engaging

18:00 Tempo: The speed of your words and the importance of clarity

21:00 Handling Single-Syllable Words: Ensuring your audience can decipher the message

23:00 Tone and Volume: Tailoring your voice to the topic and audience

25:30 Pacing and Spacing: The rhythm of your delivery

26:50 Variety: Keeping the listener engaged through vocal shifts

74:11 Final Advice: Loosening up and having fun with your performance

74:52 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and coaching services

76:31 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

76:53 End of Episode

🔗 Where to Find David Goldberg

•Email: david@edgestudio.com

•Website: https://edgestudio.com

•Services: Voiceover recording, directing, and communication coaching.

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Did you know that your audience decides whether to trust you, like you, or do business with you in just a quarter of a second? In Part 2 of our exclusive 5-part series with David Goldberg, CEO of Edge Studio, we dive deep into the "Strategic Words" that define your professional presence. David reveals the seven critical categories of wording that can either elevate your authority or quietly sabotage your message. From the psychological trap of "hedge words" to the simple shift from "but" to "and," this episode is a masterclass in intentional communication. Whether you are a podcaster, a business leader, or a public speaker, David’s insights will help you ensure that your first impression isn't just good—it's unforgettable.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg

1:26 The Power of the First Impression: Why a quarter of a second matters

3:15 The Science of Swift Decisions: From grocery aisles to podcasting

4:50 Introducing the 7 Categories of Strategic Wording

7:56 Category 1: Being Interactive — The right and wrong way to ask questions

9:22 The "Show-Off" Trap: Why you shouldn't ask questions your audience can't answer

12:41 Visual Presence: Camera angles, hand positions, and the "fingertip" mistake

14:35 Category 2: Avoiding Hedge Words — "Probably," "Maybe," and "I think"

16:13 Strengthening Your Message: Replacing "I think" with "I believe" or "I know"

25:57 Category 3: Avoiding the Word "But" — How it negates everything you said before

27:11 The "And" Solution: Maintaining positive momentum in conversation

29:03 Category 4: Positive First Word Responses — Using "Exactly," "Absolutely," and "Yes"

30:14 Category 5: Avoiding Interrupting Yourself — Staying on track and finishing your thoughts

36:31 Category 6: Avoiding Filler Words — The "Um," "Ah," and "Like" habit

43:26 Category 7: Organizing Your Content — The importance of a clear roadmap

55:56 The "Fine" Example: How prosody (tone) changes the meaning of words

68:48 How to Connect with David: EdgeStudio.com and the "Roy's Shows Rock" subject line

69:22 Looking Ahead: Preview of Session 3

69:51 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

🔗 Where to Find David Goldberg

•Website: https://edgestudio.com

•Email: David@EdgeStudio.com (Mention "Roy's shows rock" in the subject line for a responsive reply!)

•Location: Times Square, NYC

🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan)

•Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://podfather.me/e/david-goldberg-strategic-words-part-2/

•Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network

•Website: https://roycoughlan.com

•Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.

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Podcast Show Notes: David Goldberg - The Masterclass on Sound and Speaking (5-Part Series)

🎙️ Series Overview

In this exclusive 5-part mini-series on the Podfather Podcast, we sit down with David Goldberg, CEO of Edge Studio in New York City. David has worked with over 10,000 speakers, including CEOs, politicians, and celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Michael J. Fox. This series is a deep dive into the technical and psychological elements that make a podcast sound professional, build trust, and keep listeners engaged.

📝 Part 1: The Foundation of Sound Quality

Intro: Why does sound quality matter more than content in the first three seconds? David Goldberg shares his journey from a musician and drug-free studio owner to a voiceover industry leader. We explore the "Low Budget Ad" analogy and why your first impression is decided in a fraction of a second.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome & Introduction to David Goldberg

2:44 David's Musical Roots: From piano prodigy to off-Broadway

4:32 The 4-Track Cassette: How David started recording and overdubbing

7:12 The Transition to Voiceover: Why a drug-free studio changed everything

9:38 The Importance of Sound Quality: Why listeners tune out in 3 seconds

10:54 The Low Budget Ad Analogy: How production value impacts credibility

12:24 The Fraction of a Second: How first impressions build trust

15:21 Choosing the Right Microphone: The car analogy for audio gear

18:06 David's Home Setup: Recording in a cement basement with foam

20:00 The AT2020: Why a $100 mic can sound like $3,000 in the right room

📝 Part 2: Acoustics and Environment

Intro: You can have a $5,000 microphone, but if your room sounds like a bathroom, you've wasted your money. David explains the critical role of acoustics, how to "de-echo" a room on a budget, and why your guest's environment is just as important as yours.

Timestamps:

22:15 The Room vs. The Mic: Why acoustics are 80% of the battle

24:30 Dealing with Echo: Using blankets, foam, and "cushy chairs"

26:45 The Guest's Setup: How to train your guests to sound professional

29:36 Adobe Enhance & AI: Can technology really fix a "crappy laptop" recording?

32:00 Lapel Microphones: The pros and cons of clip-on mics for guests

34:28 The "Mouth Click" Problem: Why voice recording is less forgiving than music

📝 Part 3: Visual Presence and Lighting

Intro: If you're on video, you are being judged by more than just your voice. David breaks down the "Triangle of Lighting," the importance of camera angles (no more looking up noses!), and why a cluttered background erodes your professional image.

Timestamps:

35:13 Video Quality: Why looking good is as important as sounding good

36:12 Camera Angles: The "Eyebrow Height" rule for lenses

37:08 Background Clutter: How your environment impacts your perceived organization

38:42 Managing Light: Dealing with windows, glares, and black felt hacks

40:26 The Ring Light Setup: Creating the perfect triangle of light

41:48 The Glasses Glare: Is there a real solution for reflections?

📝 Part 4: The Art of Speaking for Podcasts

Intro: Speaking on a podcast is different from speaking on a stage. David discusses the "Intimacy of the Ear," managing filler words, and how to use pacing and spacing to keep your audience hanging on every word.

Timestamps:

44:34 The Intimacy of the Ear: Why you're talking directly into someone's head

46:12 Filler Words: How to minimize "um" and "uh" without sounding robotic

48:22 Pacing and Spacing: Using silence as a tool for engagement

50:45 Intonation: Avoiding the "monotone trap" in long-form interviews

52:30 Body Language on Camera: Conveying confidence through visual presence

📝 Part 5: Setting Up Your Guests for Success

Intro: Your podcast is only as strong as your weakest guest. In the series finale, David shares his secrets for "training" guests, ensuring they don't ruin your audio, and how to make sure they enhance your show rather than weaken it.

Timestamps:

55:09 The "Weak Guest" Risk: How a bad guest can sink your episode

57:22 Pre-Interview Coaching: Setting expectations for sound and behavior

59:15 The "Gift" Strategy: Shipping inexpensive mics to high-value guests

61:42 Final Advice: Why there's no excuse for not doing it right

65:43 Where to Find David: Edge Studio and the "Daily Stand"

66:32 Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

🔗 Where to Find David Goldberg

•Website: https://edgestudio.com

•Email: David@EdgeStudio.com (Reference this podcast for a responsive reply!)

•Location: Times Square, NYC

🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan)

•Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://podfather.me/e/david-goldberg-series/

•Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network

•Website: https://roycoughlan.com

•Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.

•Virtual Assistants: https://va.world

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#Podcasting #DavidGoldberg #EdgeStudio #SoundQuality #Voiceover #PodcastTips #AudioEngineering #PublicSpeaking #FirstImpressions #DigitalMarketing #RoyCoughlan #PodFather #SpeakingSkills #ContentCreation #Entrepreneurship

In the world of effective communication, clarity and permanence are paramount. On this episode of the Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Dan Beech, a seasoned wealth manager and founder of Archively, who brings a unique perspective on how to ensure your most critical messages—your legacy—are not only heard but also immutably preserved. Dan introduces us to his patent-pending platform that leverages dual-blockchain technology and NFT hashing to safeguard essential documents, making them encrypted, unalterable, and instantly accessible. We delve into the art of communicating complex financial and personal wishes, the importance of secure documentation, and how Archively empowers individuals to speak their truth with confidence, knowing their voice will echo through generations. Discover how to master the message of your life and ensure your legacy is communicated with unparalleled precision. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome & Introduction to Dan Beech 0:47 Dan's Career: From Real Estate to Wealth Management 1:35 The 2008 Crash: Losing a business and starting over 2:33 Transitioning to Wealth Management in Beverly Hills 3:03 "Simple Wealth": Insider secrets for high net worth investors 3:35 Introducing Archively: Solving the emergency document crisis 4:44 The 2007 Tech Trap: Why estate planning is stuck in the past 5:18 Blockchain vs. Evil Cousin Sally: Preventing document tampering 6:50 Secure 3 Technology: Encryption, Blockchain, and NFTs 8:50 Shamir's Secret Sharing: The "Secure 9" triple layer security 9:24 Real-World Applications: Medical directives and hospital emergencies 11:04 Emergency Access: How loved ones get access in a crisis 12:21 0% Downtime: The Blockchain mirror vs. AWS/Microsoft failures 14:37 16 Attorneys & 2 Years of Research: Building a trusted system 15:12 Sovereignty & Censorship: Why you can't trust Big Tech with your data 17:03 The Process: How to get your documents onto Archively 18:06 The Passport Story: Why digital backups are critical for travelers 20:00 Video & Audio Farewells: Solving the "grief" problem 37:35 Prepaying for the Future: Endowment funds and 30-year longevity 41:10 The "Geeky" Stuff: Cryptographic security and Shamir's sharing 45:14 Built by Feedback: Talking to 50 people to solve real problems 47:07 Where to Find Dan: Archively.com (Code: PODFATHER3) 47:37 Outro & Contact Details 🔗 Where to Find Dan Beech

• Website: https://archively.com/
• Special Offer: Use code PODFATHER3 for an early trial discount.
• Book: Simple Wealth: Insider Secrets for a High Net Worth Wealth Management Firm

🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan)

• Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://speakingpodcast.podbean.com/e/dan-beech-archively/ (Example link, please replace with actual episode link)
• Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network

• Website: https://roycoughlan.com/

• Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.

• Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/

• Communities: https://braingym.fitness/
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What does it take to write and publish 43 books? In this inspiring episode of the Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Ryan, a prolific author and voiceover artist who has mastered the art of indie publishing. From his early "calling" in second grade to his latest epic sci-fi releases, Aaron shares the secrets behind his incredible productivity and creative process. We dive deep into the advantages of being an indie author—retaining rights, commanding higher royalties, and maintaining total creative control. Aaron also reveals his unique approach to marketing: stop "selling" and start being an enthusiast. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a fan of epic sagas like Dissonance and The Talisman, or simply looking for a masterclass in following your passion, this conversation is packed with heart, humor, and actionable advice.

Timestamps

Timestamp

Topic Description

0:00

Welcome & Introduction to Aaron Ryan

0:47

The 43rd Book Launch: A prolific journey in writing

1:35

The Origin Story: Writing "The Electric Boy" in second grade

2:41

A Mother's Gift: Reclaiming childhood memories and early work

3:31

Creative Inspiration: J.R.R. Tolkien and the legacy of Lord of the Rings

4:34

Cinematic Roots: How movies like "I Am Legend" spark book ideas

5:21

The Structure of Creativity: Riding the wave of inspiration

6:12

The Reactive Career: Balancing authorship with voiceover work

6:43

The Art of the Book Cover: Subjectivity and designing your own brand

8:16

The Growing Library: Managing a massive catalog of work

9:17

Indie vs. Traditional Publishing: Why creative control is king

11:37

The Enthusiast's Marketing Strategy: Stop selling, start sharing

12:54

Box Sets and All-in-Ones: Meeting readers where they are

14:35

Formatting for Legibility: Trial and error in book design

16:13

The Emotional Toll of Writing: Therapeutic work and the 9/11 connection

25:57

Dealing with Reviews: Developing structural integrity against the "haters"

31:19

Trajectory vs. Endorsement: Why the mission comes before the feedback

33:05

The 51-Hour Audiobook: Bringing stories to life as a voice actor

34:40

The Talisman Finale: Navigating the multiverse and interstellar names

36:31

The Heart of the Work: Why "The End" saga and "Forecast" are personal favorites

42:52

Where to Find Aaron: AuthorAaronRyan.com and exclusive groups

43:44

Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

🔗 Where to Find Aaron Ryan

•Website: https://authoraaronryan.com

•Facebook Group: https://authoraaronryangroup.com (Private and exclusive giveaways)

•Books: Available on Amazon and major retailers.

🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan)

•Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://speakingpodcast.podbean.com/e/aaron-ryan-the-prolific-author/

•Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network

•Website: https://roycoughlan.com

•Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.

•Virtual Assistants: https://va.world

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Are you a business owner feeling like the biggest bottleneck in your own company? Do you dream of financial freedom but find yourself buried in 20−an−hourtasks?InthisinsightfulepisodeoftheSpeakingPodcast,wesitdownwithBlazMarolt,anex−militaryofficerandWestPointgraduatewhohastransitionedhishigh−stakesleadershipexperienceintoamissionforbusinesssystematization.Blazhelpsentrepreneursscalingpastthe20-an-hour tasks? In this insightful episode of the Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Blaz Marolt, an ex-military officer and West Point graduate who has transitioned his high-stakes leadership experience into a mission for business systematization. Blaz helps entrepreneurs scaling past the 20−an−hourtasks?InthisinsightfulepisodeoftheSpeakingPodcast,wesitdownwithBlazMarolt,anex−militaryofficerandWestPointgraduatewhohastransitionedhishigh−stakesleadershipexperienceintoamissionforbusinesssystematization.Blazhelpsentrepreneursscalingpastthe500k mark to build robust operational infrastructures, allowing them to stay in their "zone of genius." We discuss the "two-week vacation test," the 80/20 rule of profitability, and why even the most successful companies often operate in a state of hidden chaos. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team of 20, Blaz provides actionable strategies to fix your systems, empower your team, and finally achieve the freedom you started your business for.

Timestamps

Timestamp

Topic Description

0:00

Welcome & Introduction to Blaz Marolt

0:45

Blaz's Mission: Helping business owners stay in their zone of genius

1:56

The Bottleneck Founder: Why things break down after $500k

2:43

Military Roots: Graduating from West Point and the Slovenian Military

3:42

Transitioning to Business: Boosting production by 50% in electronics

4:34

The IT Leap: Getting hired with only Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills

5:21

Scaling a Food Delivery Giant: Growing 59x in the Balkans

6:22

The Chief of Staff Role: Doubling revenue for a US coaching company

7:03

The Young Founder Challenge: Overcoming perceptions in leadership

8:16

Military vs. Business Organization: The shocking reality of corporate chaos

9:53

The 80/20 Rule in Sales: Identifying loss-makers vs. profit-makers

11:37

Minimum Order Quantities: Why selling 100 components can be a disaster

12:54

Educating the Sales Team: Making them suffer through the production process

14:13

The Key Person Risk: Why your business shouldn't depend on one individual

15:52

The Soviet Machine Analogy: Planning for capacity and quality

31:19

The 250-Page SOP Trap: Why simple, one-page processes win

33:05

AI in Business: Using it as an assistant, not a replacement for thinking

35:01

The Amazon AI Mistake: Why quality assessment still requires humans

38:42

The 90-Day Operational Audit: What to expect in the first three months

40:53

Educating Employees: Why change management takes longer than system setup

42:52

The 20-Time Rule: Why you have to repeat instructions to be heard

60:42

Blaz's Final Advice: Defining your goals as a founder

61:16

Where to Find Blaz: LinkedIn and networking conversations

61:42

Outro: RoyCoughlan.com and the PodFather Network

🔗 Where to Find Blaz Marolt

•LinkedIn: Blaz Marolt (Connect and mention Roy's podcast)

•Services: Operational audits, system implementation, and fractional Chief of Staff roles.

🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan)

•Listen to this episode on Podbean: https://speakingpodcast.podbean.com/e/blaz-marolt-systematizing-success/

•Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network

•Website: https://roycoughlan.com

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What if the "eco-friendly" choice you're making is actually 200x worse for the environment? Dr. Chris De Armitt—materials scientist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and author of The Plastics Paradox—joins us after reviewing over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies. His mission? Replace environmental mythology with actual science. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Chris reveals why plastic bags are the greenest option, why your reusable cotton tote is an environmental disaster, and why billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates are funding studies that say the exact opposite of the scientific consensus. Whether you're a speaker who needs to fact-check your material or someone tired of being guilt-tripped at the grocery store, this episode will change how you think about "sustainability."

Guest: Dr. Chris De Armitt
All Episodes:https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants:https://roycoughlan.com/

Bio of Dr. Chris De Armitt

Dr. Chris De Armitt (PhD, FRSC, FIMMM, CChem) is one of the world's leading independent experts on plastics, microplastics, and the environment. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, he has worked at the forefront of polymer science with companies including BASF, HP, Apple, and Disney.

He is the founder of Phantom Plastics and the Plastics Research Council, a network of professors and toxicologists dedicated to sharing scientific truth. After reviewing over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies, he authored The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastics Illusion, both available for free.

His work has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, Sky News, and The Washington Post. He has advised governments and policymakers worldwide and has never been funded by the plastics industry.

What we discussed:

00:00 Introduction
01:10 How his daughter's homework sparked a global mission
02:10 Expert witness AGAINST plastic — vaginal mesh case & 9,000 settlements
03:35 Peer Reviewed Vs Paid Reviewed
05:30 The Plastic Protestors
06:20 What would make a difference to the Environment
06:50 The Plastic Straw Myth

07:50 The lie of the Plastic in our Bodies

08:20 Why it Does Not take 1,000 yrs to break down

09:45 How long to Degrade a Plastic bag

11:19 Everylife bags

12:35 Tyre materials have toxic Rubber

14:20 How your body reacts to plastics

16:40 Does Plastics leak into your body from Water bottles

18:00 How Poor Countries sterilize their water

19:05 Testing the Plastic on rats should put you at ease

19:40 People get ill from the Worry of Plastics in your body

20:30 Fed 25% of Teflon to Rats

22:30 Do any Governments pay attention to his studies

24:30 Why taxing plastic bags did not help

25:50 What happens to our Plastic to be Recycled

27:50 Poland new bottle tax

30:35 No Correlation between Recycling and Litter

31:45 The Ocean Plastic Lie

36:20 Is the 8 Billion Population another Lie

37:20 The attacks on Social Media

41:25 His 2 Books on Plastic

42:50 Why are Billionaires lying about the Plastics

46:24 Be Skeptical of Headlines

47:30 Where to find Dr. Chris De Armitt

🔗 CONTACT DR. CHRIS DE ARMITT

Website & Free Books:https://www.plasticsresearchcouncil.com/Speaker & Consulting:https://www.phantomplastics.com/The Plastics Paradox (Free):https://www.plasticsparadox.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt

🤝 CONNECT WITH ROY COUGHLAN

Website:https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlanInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/speakingpodcast/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster

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Guest: Dr Alexander McWilliam All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠⁠⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Alex McWilliam Dr Alexander McWilliam is founder and managing director of Improv4Business. It provides presentation and speaking training, including executive coaching, team sessions and bespoke programmes. It works primarily with B2B clients, from start-ups to multi-billion-pound organisations. These have included ITV, The Entertainer, Kenwood and Computacenter. Dr McWilliam has a background in professional acting and improvisation, and is the only UK PhD graduate in “public-speaking anxiety and performing under pressure”. What we Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 The Only UK PhD in Public Speaking Anxiety 02:37 Why Friends' Fear of Presenting Sparked His Research 04:22 The 3.5 Year Doctorate Journey 05:48 Brain Freeze: When Practice Meets Reality 07:15 The "Blank" Moment We All Experience 08:33 Being Selectively Shy 10:05 From Shy Kid to Door-to-Door Sales 11:42 How Stories We Tell Ourselves Hold Us Back 13:08 Why the Audience Isn't Your Enemy 14:35 Reading Faces Wrong: Crossed Arms Don't Mean Boredom 16:02 You Are Your Own Worst Critic 17:29 Why Audiences Want You to Succeed 19:03 The Power of Watching Yourself Back 20:38 Audiences Forgive Mistakes, Not Panic 22:04 Recovery Is What People Remember 23:41 When Speakers Freeze and Start Over 25:07 No One Has Your Script 26:34 Adapting When Time Gets Cut 28:01 Pressure Testing Your Presentations 29:38 Making Failure Fun in Safe Environments 31:05 The "Die" Exercise 32:42 Building Resilience Through Improv 34:09 Table Topics and Playfulness 35:46 Impromptu Speaking Builds Real Confidence 37:13 The Science of Self-Efficacy 38:40 Daily Impromptu Practice 40:07 Why Comedy Is Unforgiving 41:34 Group Failure Exercises 43:11 Surviving the Worst Case Scenario 44:38 Social Anxiety vs. Performance Anxiety 46:05 When Shyness Shows Up Selectively 47:32 Teenage Years and Peer Judgment 48:59 How School Experiences Shape Adult Fear 50:26 Domain-Specific Anxiety 51:53 The Public Speaking Threat Inventory 53:20 27 Items Across Three Domains 54:47 Finding Your Focus Area for Growth How to Contact Alex McWilliam https://www.improv4business.co.uk/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤝 Join our Speaking Podcast Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan⁠⁠⁠ ✦ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/speakingpodcast/⁠⁠⁠ ✦ Facebook: / ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ✦ TikTok: / ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster⁠⁠⁠ #PublicSpeaking #StageFright #PresentationSkills #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpeakingAnxiety #PerformanceAnxiety #ExecutiveCoaching #ImprovForBusiness #PresentationTraining #OvercomeFearOfPublicSpeaking #SpeakWithConfidence #BusinessCommunication #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceAnxiety #SpeakingPodcast #InterviewPodcast #PersonalDevelopmentPodcast

Discover the hidden strategies behind websites that turn casual browsers into loyal customers without expensive ads or complicated funnels.

This Episode is a Promotional Episode for the Website services that we offer at ⁠va.world⁠

What we Discussed:

00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode

00:47 Why do you want a Website?

01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts

02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website

04:30 How Important is Brand Clarify with your Website

05:10 What questions to ask Clients before building their Website

06:34 Allow Disability access for your Website

07:30 Align a Website with the Companies Long Term Goals

08:40 We have worked over 5 years together and have not had an argument.

09:40 What makes a Website Stand Out

10:54 How to approach User experience on your Website

11:53 How Annoying Pop Up's are on Websites

12:35 Design Psychology for Improving your Website

13:44 Ensure you can see the Text on the Website

14:03 Speed & Performance for Website Success

15:22 How to Ensure a Website works across different Devices

16:22 How the Wesbite helped a client with ongoing Upgrades

18:20 How our Design improved Conversions on the Website

19:20 Feedback from Clients after Creating their Websites

20:54 Do not be to Pushy with Sales on the Website

21:35 How the Cookies Help with Sales on your Websites

22:30 Tracking on all Prts of your Website

23:11 Website are like Podcasts that have a lot of things to make it Successful

24:28 How to be be Safe adding Payment Options on your Website

26:15 Maintaining Your Website with our VA

27:32 Do not Managing your own Website if you want to grow your business

29:04 We Create Packages with a breakdown of costs

29:48 Staying ahead of website trends like Ai

30:53 What Website Platforms do we Specialise in

32:38 How do you Future Proof a Website

33:09 We Help Create Skool Groups

33:22 Difference between a Template Site and a Strategically Built Website

34:50 Some Templates Require Plugins

36:00 Amature Websites V's Professionally Designed Ones

37:00 The Problem getting the Wrong Website Template

37:32 How Important is Messaging compared to Visuals on the Website

38:47 How Long should a homepage be on your Website

39:57 The Process from Concept to Launch of your Website

40:57 Having Your Socials connected on your Website

41:37 Do you need a New Website

42:15 How to Connect with us for a New Website

44:35 My 6 Podcasts got 110K downloads last week

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Guest: Shiraz Baboo – Reality Addiction Expert, Author of How to Rewrite Reality, and Founder of Energetic Magic

Episode Focus: How unconscious stories shape our physical reality, from chronic illness to financial blocks, and the radical process of rewriting them for lasting transformation.

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Bio of Shiraz BabooMulti-award-winning author. Reality Interventionist. Creator of the Million Dollar Impact Makers Program. I have helped thousands of coaches, healers, and high-achieving entrepreneurs break their subconscious addiction to struggle and rewrite the stories keeping them stuck—so they can finally grow their businesses in alignment with who they truly are. At Business Magic Live, I work with you live to release the unconscious patterns that are sabotaging your success… and replace them with the belief, clarity, and aligned action required to build a business that creates real wealth and lasting legacy.Most of the people who come to me already know the strategies. What’s been missing isn’t knowledge. It’s the internal permission to execute, receive, and lead at the level those strategies require.

What we Discussed:

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Shiraz's Origin Story: From Bodybuilder to Bedridden

04:40 We are protecting ourselves through Stories

05:40 How I healed my Back Pain

06:30 Fake knee operations gave the same results

07:06 A woman with a Tumor that kept disappearing 08:00 Lessons learnt from living in different countries

11:50 How he kept getting Stopped at Border Control

18:00 How to navigate peoples issues without them knowing what is wrong

21:00 How he resolved his own Financial issues

23:00 My own Financial Struggles 23:20 Reviewing Why I have these Fears

25:50 If I had Money would it Corrupt me

29:05 Push & Pull Energy

32:00 Are you will to step out of the story

33:45 Reflecting on how I got seriouly injured every time I was relaxed

35:20 Do I always have to be on guard

37:00 You Do not have to worry about something to solve it

39:00 Common Patterns with clients

40:35 His Event Business Magic Live

42:00 People having a yo-yo with Finances

43:00 Where to find Shiraz and the Event

How to Contact Shiraz Baboo

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In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Sylvia Wolfer – grief specialist, mindfulness practitioner, and Pilates instructor – who shares her profound journey through multiple losses and how she transformed her pain into purpose. Shaped by the sudden deaths of her father, two brothers, and later her mother passed. Sylvie brings together grief science, mindfulness, and movement to offer grounded, research-informed support for those navigating loss.

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Bio of Sylvia Wolfer

Sylvia Wolfer is a neuroscience-informed mindfulness guide and grief educator. Her work bridges contemplative practice, nervous system regulation, and lived experience after profound loss.A long-term meditation practitioner, Sylvia has explored contemplative traditions for many years. After losing both of her parents and her two brothers, her practice deepened — becoming not just a spiritual discipline, but a steady anchor through grief.Today, she creates grounded, body-aware guided meditations designed to support people through emotional overwhelm, loss, and life transitions. Her approach integrates neuroscience, breath, and embodied awareness to help people build emotional steadiness without bypassing what hurts.Sylvia is the creator of several digital courses and guided meditation series, and she teaches weekly online sessions blending mindfulness and movement.

What we Discussed:

00:00Who is Sylvia Wolfer

00:40 Death is a fact of life

00:55 Sylvia's difficult journey with Family Grief

02:52 Her therapist recommended that she help people with grief

04:11 When you reflect on death later as if they say good bye before dying

06:45 Additional Grief when a person dies abroad

09:05 The time taken before the burrial can effect us

12:10 People Suppressing emotions during death

14:20 Grief is like a wound

15:50 Times a person the body still looks alive

19:20 We should have 1 month compassion leave when someone close passes

25:00 Nice ways to give condolences

27:15 Understanding People's sadness

28:33 Be mindful not to touch or clean in the house without approval

29:45 Having the hard conversations before someone passes

31:30 Be honest when a person knows they are Dying

33:40 Did the Pilates help with the Grief

35:20 How she overcame the pain with Daily rituals

37:30 How the Gym stopped back aches

38:00 Why are breathwork session not available weekly, similar like going to the church

39:37 Common trands that she witnesses

42:00 Signed we get when a loved one passes

44:05 The grief courses she offers

45:55 Meditations to follow in English, French & German

47:15 Do not say you do not have time to Meditate

47:40 The Meditations find their way to a person when its needed

48:10 How a booked helped my trapped nerve

49:40 The different Meditations can help with language learning

50:00 Where they can find Syvlia

How to Contact Sylvia Wolfer

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Manuj Aggarwal, is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer TetraNoodle Technologies, an elite AI consulting company.

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About my Guest:

Manuj Aggarwal, is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer TetraNoodle Technologies, an elite AI consulting company. With a remarkable track record of driving transformative change, Manuj, through TetraNoodle, has touched at least 10 million lives and generated over $500M in value through his expertise in technology and AI. He has shared his insights at the United Nations alongside distinguished figures like the Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize winners, while President Obama and Bill Gates have recognized his work. With four AI patents to his name, Manuj is the perfect mentor to guide you through the transformative potential of AI and its benefits for businesses. Join us and discover the limitless possibilities of AI under the guidance of this visionary industry influencer.

What we Discussed:

00:00 Who is Manuj Aggarwal

01:45 Where did the Name TetraNoodle Technologies come from?

01:47 His 4 Patents

05:00 Making $2 a day to a Successful Entrepreneur

06:48 Will Good beat Evil in AI

10:25 Will AI take over Humanity

11:05 Ai does not always tell you the Truth

12:50 The 2 Books he wrote

13: 12 Firewalls to Protect our Data

15:10 What has Meditation and Ai got in Common

16:40 What AI tools he uses for his Podcast

19:30 Have the AI can interact with your knowledge

How to Contact Manuj Aggarwal

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Welcome to the Speaking Podcast. Guest Vlad Tayman went from spending 20 years climbing the corporate ladder to total burnout, losing $150K trying to escape, and finally finding a trading strategy that let him replace his $250K salary trading just a few times a month.

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#VladTayman #trader #investment

Bio of Vlad Tayman

Vlad Tayman is the founder of Trader Foundation, a trading education platform built on a radical premise: busy professionals can learn to generate consistent income without chaining themselves to screens or gambling their retirement savings.His path there wasn't typical. After immigrating from Ukraine and climbing to Director-level positions over 20 years in corporate America, Vlad hit a wall—severe burnout, health issues, and the realization that success without wellbeing wasn't success at all. Trading offered an escape, but he saw most people approaching it wrong: chasing hot tips, trusting bots, or handing money to strangers who didn't care.So he built Trader Foundation differently. Drawing on his background as a training director, he stripped trading down to essential patterns anyone could follow. The model combines one-on-one coaching , unlimited support, paper trading until you're ready, and a written money-back guarantee. Six years and 100+ students later, the focus remains the same: teach people to fish, don't fish for them.

What we Discussed:

00:00 Who is Vlad Tayman

01:30 His Career to date

03:47 He does not take people's money butteaches them skills

05:50 Some people trade to make money for themselves and not their clients

06:30 Their Trust Pilot Reviews

07:00 The Process of how they work

09:40 Their Coaches trained with them

11:54 How he can simplifies the Metrics

14:21 Example with Netflix

15:00 Why you should

18:10 Can you trade with Ai bots

20:50 People Glued to their PC when Trading

23:20 Letting your Emotions get in the way of Trading

26:45 The Metrics and Training to simplify it

29:00 The Different Plans they offer

31:50 Using your Pension to Invest

33:30 93% Chance of Winning

34:50 What things can go wrong

38:45 His Trader Foundation Podcast

40:05 Social Media influencers are not the ones you take advice from

42:50 Should we track Pelosi

45:05 How the Coaches work

49:05 They share a lot of valuable information on Social Media

50:00 People are Skeptical of Trading

51:30 Positive reviews for the company

54:15 Where they can find Vlad

How to Contact Vlad Tayman

⁠https://trader.foundation/⁠

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