Beyond Speaking
274 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIn-depth conversations with the world’s most in-demand keynote speakers. Learn valuable secret insights from some of today’s best presenters and experts in business, leadership and more.
World-class motivational speakers share some of the best stories they use to motivate and inspire millions. Each guest’s stories convey valuable lessons for leaders, managers, and anyone striving for excellence in work and life. The host of the podcast, Brian Lord, has worked with the world’s top speakers for more than twenty years and uses this experience to draw out the full value each guest has to offer.
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Heather McGowan - The Human Capital Era
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB#1 global voice for education on LinkedIn Heather McGowan shares how leadership and management have changed dramatically over the past decade, ways humans can bridge the skills gap with technology and tips to deal with burnout. To learn more about Heather McGowan visit https://premierespeakers.com/heather_mcgowan Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Suneel Gupta - How to be Backable
November 30, 2021 17:21 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBBestselling author and Harvard instructor Suneel Gupta shares the 4 people you need in your life to become backable, how leading with a story changed his business life, and the way to get people to take a chance on your next great idea. To learn more about Suneel Gupta visit https://premierespeakers.com/suneel_gupta Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Clint Hill - JFK Secret Service Agent
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBFormer secret service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy, Clint Hill shares his first-hand account of the assassination of JFK including running up on to the car to protect Jackie after the shooting. Clint also reveals his opinions on the newly released documents and the evidence for Lee Harvey Oswald. To learn more about Clint Hill visit https://premierespeakers.com/clint_hill Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Victoria Labalme - Risk Forward
November 16, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBPerformance strategist for some of the world's top leaders & brands, Victoria Labalm shares how to create engaging meetings, how to tell when you have that next big idea and remembering that just because someone hasn't done something doesn't mean it's a bad idea. To learn more about Victoria Labalme visit: https://premierespeakers.com/victoria_labalme Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Colonel Greg Gadson - Circumstances Don't Define Us
November 09, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBRetired Colonel in the United States Army and former commander of the U.S. Army Fort Belvoir garrison shares his story of surviving an IED attack, how he made the decision to amputate his leg, and helping the New York Giants win the Superbowl in 2008 To learn more about Colonel Greg Gadson visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg-gadson Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Jimmy Yeary - I Feel, You Feel
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBGrammy-nominated songwriter Jimmy Yeary stopped by to share his story of becoming a hit songwriter, how vulnerability leads to productivity, and how to know when you hit a hit song. To learn more about Jimmy visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jimmy_yeary Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Corey Perlman - Social Media Overload
October 26, 2021 17:54 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBDigital marketing expert and best-selling author Corey Perlman dishes on how to create useful content, the common mistakes businesses make using social media and help for parents on how to handle social media with their kids. To learn more about Corey visit: https://premierespeakers.com/corey_perlman Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Gina Schaefer - Recovery Hardware
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBGina Schaefer is founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 12 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. As a former member of the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors, she is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture. Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, a...
Kaihan Krippendorff - The Fourth Option
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBStrategy and Innovation Expert Kaihan Krippendorff shares how to out-think the competition, how to come up with your next innovation and how being a force of good with your profits leads to even more success advertised or not. To learn more about Kaihan visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kaihan_krippendorff Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Ron Clark - Hiring, Leading and Energizing Your Team for Success
October 05, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBAmerica's Educator, and two-time New York Times Bestselling author Ron Clark shares his tips on fundraising, how to hire the best team, and where to focus your energy as a leader. To learn more about Ron Clark visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ron_clark Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Riaz Meghji - Virtual Human Connection
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHuman connection expert and bestselling author Riaz Meghji stopped by to share how to create human connection virtually, the power behind documenting personal details to connect with others and leading with assertive empathy. To learn more about Riaz Meghji visit: https://premierespeakers.com/riaz_meghji Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Archie Manning - When To Call an Audible
September 14, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe father of the modern NFL quarterback fraternity Archie Manning shares how to set an example as a leader, handling changes in life and his favorite Manning commercial. To learn more about Archie Manning visit: https://premierespeakers.com/archie_manning Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Adrian Gostick - The Anxiety Solution
September 07, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBLeadership Author and Organizational Culture Expert Adrian Gostick shares how to handle anxiety in the workplace, ways to increase trust with employees and how to cultivate innovation in this new future of work. To learn more about Adrian Gostick visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adrian_gostick Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Josh Sundquist - From Cancer Survivor to Paralympian
August 31, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBParalympic ski racer, author, and cancer survivor Josh Sundquist shares his philosophy behind one more thing one more time, his first time out in public after amputation surgery and of course his internet-famous Halloween costumes. To learn more about Josh Sundquist visit: https://premierespeakers.com/josh_sundquist Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Melissa Stockwell - Army Veteran to Paralympic Medalist
August 24, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBAmerican War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war. To learn more about Melissa Stockwell visit: https://premierespeakers.com/melissa_stockwell Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Curt Steinhorst - Fighting Burnout
August 17, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 32.3 MBTop 30 Global Guru, and regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy, Curt Steinhorst stopped by to share his insights on how to help employees be more productive, the state of going back into the office, and how we can fight burnout at work. To learn more about Curt Steinhorst, visit https://premierespeakers.com/curt_steinhorst Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Whitney Johnson - Disrupting Yourself
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBRecognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world, Whitney Johnson shares how to find your growth curve of learning, how to be agentic rather than a victim, and reframing our mindset of the last 18 months. To learn more about Whitney Johnson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/whitney_johnson Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Carla Harris - The Expect To Win Mindset
August 03, 2021 12:46 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBVice-Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris shares her insight on authenticity, the importance of taking risks, and the power of gratitude. To learn more about Carla Harris, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carla_harris Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Carly Patterson - The Journey To Olympic Gold
July 27, 2021 14:23 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBGold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark. To learn more about Carly Patterson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carly_patterson Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Adam Kreek - Competing in the Olympics, Rowing Across the Ocean and a Values Driven Life
July 20, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOlympic Gold Medalist turned Adventurer Adam Kreek shares his journey competing in the Olympics, rowing across the Atlantic ocean and the importance of living a values-driven life. To learn more about bringing Adam to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adam_kreek Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Karen M. Allen - Mental Strength Training
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMindset Expert and TEDx Speaker Karen M. Allen shares tips and tricks to mental strength training, how she handled the murder of her husband and the power of choosing the responsibility of healing. To learn more about bringing Karen to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/karen_allen Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Alex Banayan - The Third Door
July 06, 2021 13:57 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThe youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing. To learn more about bringing Alex to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/alex_banayan Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Chad Williams - Becoming a Navy SEAL
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAuthor and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams stopped by to teach us how to aim small - miss small, the importance of earning your SEAL trident every day, and how he turned a devastating loss into a desire to change the world. To learn more about bringing Chad to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/chad_williams Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Dean Karnazes - Runner's High
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMen's Fitness fittest man on the planet, Dean Karnazes answers fan questions sharing his experience running on the Silk Road, how to fight apathy and how he turned endurance running into a business. To learn more about bringing Dan to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/dean_karnazes Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Carey Lohrenz - Span of Control
June 15, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBWhat do you do when you’re under pressure, overwhelmed, and ready to get what you really want? As one of the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilots in the US Navy, as well as a mom, wife, business consultant, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and global speaker, author Carey Lohrenz knows that the stress we experience can be just as intense as the stress in the cockpit of a fighter jet going Mach 2. But she’s got a secret weapon to prevail: years of training to overcome the specific n...
Remembering Mark Eaton
June 08, 2021 17:39 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWe are re-running this episode remembering one of our favorite guests, speakers and people: NBA All-Star Mark Eaton. Mark shares his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain, and the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team. We will miss you Mark. Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Keni Thomas - The Story Behind Black Hawk Down
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSpecial Forces Army Ranger and award-winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down. To learn more about Keni Thomas visit: https://premierespeakers.com/keni_thomas Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Judi Holler - Improv Your Way Out of Fear
May 05, 2021 13:23 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBKeynote Speaker, #FearBOSS and Improv Nerd Judi Holler, shares her story of overcoming fear and teaches Brian a little bit of improv! To learn more about Judi Holler visit: https://premierespeakers.com/Judi_Holler Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Seth Mattison - The Future of Work
April 27, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBWorkforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter Seth Mattison sits down with Brian to talk about making the most of difficult circumstances, how to develop our skills and relationships personally and professionally, and how to set a path forward for success. To learn more about Seth Mattison visit: https://premierespeakers.com/seth_mattison Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Josh Linkner - Big Little Breakthroughs
April 13, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBFive-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, NY Times bestselling author, and venture capitalist Josh Linkner shares tips on becoming a creative troublemaker, why innovation is critical right now, and how to be creative in a time of crisis. To learn more about Josh Linkner visit https://premierespeakers.com/josh_linkner Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Carlos Whittaker - Race and Reconciliation
April 06, 2021 13:19 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPeople’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020. To learn more about Carlos Whittaker visit: https://premierespeakers.com/carlos_whittaker Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Garrison Wynn - The Future of Retirement and the Next Gen Workforce
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBBest-selling author, and business expert Garrison Wynn shares how to make remote teams work, the future of retirement, and what the next generation of workforce talent is going to look like. To learn more about Garrison Wynn visit: https://premierespeakers.com/garrison_wynn Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Brent and Kyle Pease - Inclusivity for Triathletes
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBrent and Kyle Pease stopped by to share their incredible story of racing Kona as a tandem, advice for disabled triathletes, the power of skittles in the middle of a race, and how they are helping others with disabilities find their inner athlete. To learn more about the Pease brothers visit https://premierespeakers.com/pease_brothers Also, make sure to check out https://www.kylepeasefoundation.org/ to see how you can support their foundation for disabled athletes. Beyond Speaking is host...
Greg Gumbel - Covering March Madness and the Olympics
March 16, 2021 13:40 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBEmmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father. To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Scott Hamilton - The Ickiness of Failure
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBMale figure skating star Scott Hamilton stopped by to talk bout how to fight when you want to give up, the importance of getting back up 41,000 times and he answers fan questions live! To learn more about Scott Hamilton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/scott_hamilton Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Ben Nemtin - Rethinking Your Bucket List
February 09, 2021 15:25 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBStar of the MTV show The Buried Life Ben Nemtin joined us to share his insights on the importance of setting personal goals, how to become the architect of your own inspiration, and what it was like playing basketball with Barack Obama at the White House. To learn more about Ben Nemtin visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ben_nemtin Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Rocky Bleier - Four Super Bowls, Vietnam and a Fighting Spirit
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB4x Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam veteran recalls his favorite Super Bowl moment, his battle to get back on the field after being wounded in Vietnam, and of course his pick for Super Bowl 55 To learn more about Rocky Bleier visit: https://premierespeakers.com/rocky-bleier Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Justin Forsett - Playing in The NFL, Shark Tank and Living with Marshawn Lynch
January 26, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBNFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle. To learn more about Justin Forsett visit: https://premierespeakers.com/justin-forsett Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Jeff Saturday - His Path to the NFL & Playing with Peyton Manning
January 19, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBSuper Bowl Champion and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday shares his story of getting to the NFL, what it was like playing and sometimes fighting with Peyton Manning and the importance of having ambition with wisdom. To learn more about Jeff Saturday visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jeff_saturday Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Joel Zeff - The Tao of Ta-Da!
January 12, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBImprovisational humorist and author Joel Zeff shares how to build confidence in small steps, how to create success by being present, and the Tao of Ta-Da! To learn more about Joel Zeff visit https://premierespeakers.com/joel-zeff Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Valorie Burton - 2021, How to Be Better Not Bitter
January 05, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWe gear up for 2021 and new opportunities with Valorie Burton as she shares how to fight false guilt, the questions to ask yourself to create new opportunities, and how to be kind to yourself moving into the new year. To learn more about Valorie Burton visit https://premierespeakers.com/valorie_burton Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Valorie Burton - How to Be Better Not Bitter
January 05, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWe gear up for 2021 and new opportunities with Valorie Burton as she shares how to fight false guilt, the questions to ask yourself to create new opportunities, and how to be kind to yourself moving into the new year. To learn more about Valorie Burton visit https://premierespeakers.com/valorie_burton Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Jim Craig - Miracle On Ice
December 15, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBOlympic Gold Medalist and Goalie for the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team, Jim Craig shares his journey to winning the 1980 gold medal, the importance of preparation, and how to help others achieve their own impossible. To learn more about Jim Craig visit https://premierespeakers.com/jim_craig Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Mark Allen - Adjusting Your Goals
November 24, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBSix-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen shares how nobody can take away your best performance, how to adjust your goals during COVID-19, and why you should take hold of a dream and see it to the finish line. To learn more about Mark Allen visit https://premierespeakers.com/mark_allen Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Molly Fletcher - The Power of a Pause
November 17, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher shares how to negotiate a contract for yourself, the power of the pause and how being a woman helped her in the male-dominated world of sports agents. To learn more about Molly Fletcher visit https://premierespeakers.com/molly_fletcher Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Carly Fiorina - Leadership in Tough Times
November 10, 2020 14:55 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBCarly covers How leaders can approach decision-making in tough times, how our culture has gotten leadership wrong, how to demonstrate leadership to others and what is the best framework for problem-solving? Carly’s leadership lessons aren’t theoretical- they’re based on real-world experience. Carly draws her background as the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 company with HP, to her time with the Department of Defense, to often being the lone female executive in the room. This fireside chat...
Jonna Mendez - Chief of Disguise
November 03, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBFormer CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez shares stories from her time in the CIA including what it's like being the real-life Q, having a family while being an officer and she reveals the most realistic spy show on tv. To learn more about Jonna Mendez visit https://premierespeakers.com/jonna_mendez Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Jon Gordon - Relationship Grit
October 27, 2020 15:02 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBJon Gordon shares the number one predictor and factor of success, the formula for GRIT, how to improve our mindset, and the importance of communication connections. Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, Th...
Jim Clifton - Training for Startups
October 20, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBChairman and CEO of analytics and advisory company Gallup, Jim Clifton shares why millennials don't build startups, the difference between innovation and entrepreneurship, and how polling has changed over the years. To learn more about Jim Clifton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jim_clifton Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Haydn Shaw - Generational IQ
October 06, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBLeading expert on generational leadership and personal productivity, Haydn Shaw shares how to fight boredom in the workplace, ways to communicate upwards to management, and the different motivations for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. To learn more about Haydn Shaw visit: https://premierespeakers.com/haydn_shaw Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie