Beyond Speaking
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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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Josh Sundquist - One More Thing, One More Time
March 19, 2019 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.
Nicole Malachowski - Reinvent Yourself
March 06, 2019 20:05 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBFirst female thunderbird pilot, White House Fellow and survivor Nicole Malachowski shares what it is like flying a weapon, losing her childhood dream and the importance of being able to reinvent yourself.
Michelle Poler - Say Hello To Your Fears
February 05, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBCreator of the 100 days with out fear Project and youtube sensation Michelle Poler she shares how to turn fear into excitement, tips on building an online community and the practical steps to overcoming your biggest anxieties.
Mike Ditka - Lessons from an NFL Legend
January 29, 2019 16:25 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBLegendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.
Mike Ditka - Lessons from an NFL Legend
January 29, 2019 16:25 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBLegendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Justin Forsett - The Super Bowl, Shark Tank and Beyond
January 22, 2019 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.
Keni Thomas - The Black Hawk Down Story
January 14, 2019 21:41 - 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.
Cooper Manning - SO Much Cooler Than Peyton & Eli
January 08, 2019 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe most famous big brother in the NFL, Cooper Manning shares how to win a college panel discussion, impersonating Peyton in Knoxville and how football translates to business.
Curt Steinhorst - Defeating Distraction
December 18, 2018 19:07 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBAuthor and expert on attention and focus Curt Steinhorst shares how smartphones aren’t always bad for attention, how to handle distraction as a parent, and how technology can actually help with focus.
Dr. Natalie Stavas - Running + Compassion
December 11, 2018 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAward-winning Harvard physician and Boston Marathon bombing humanitarian, Dr. Natalie Stavas shares her story of that day, how running helps her with ADHD and tips from growing up as a farm kid in Nebraska.
Greg Gumbel - March Madness, The Olympics and Confidence
December 04, 2018 09:00 - 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.
Scott Harrison - charity: water
November 06, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThe founder and CEO of charity: water Scott Harrison shares the story of creating charity: water, getting rejected by non-profits around the world and why he put his biggest failure on the internet.
Mike Staver - Got A Minute?
October 23, 2018 07:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBLeadership expert and coach Mike Staver shares the story behind building his upcoming app, Got a Minute, writing his new book on touring around America on his motorcycle and witnessing a gang fight at Sturgess.
Passing Zone - America's Got Talent and the Truth About Juggling Chainsaws
October 16, 2018 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBGuinness World Record holders Passing Zone share stories of behind the scenes on America’s Got Talent, getting fired at Disneyland and their biggest onstage accident. Spoiler alert- a poorly thrown chainsaw was involved...
Joan Lunden - Working As A Woman In Television
October 09, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBAward-winning journalist and TV pioneer Joan Lunden shares how a rival TV station helped her land a dream job, her battles working in a male-dominated industry and how she made it to Good Morning America.
Jason Chaffetz - Behind the Scenes Look at a Life in Congress
September 25, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBFormer congressman Jason Chaffetz shares the stories behind his new book The Deep State, why he slept on a cot in his congressional office and his experience working at Harvard. Jason also shares how he first got involved with politics, his experience as the Chairman of the House oversight committee, the truth about the deep state in America, and the process of writing his new book with Harper Collins
Rudy Ruettiger - From Notre Dame To Hollywood
September 18, 2018 20:59 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBLegendary Notre Dame football player and the inspiration for the movie that shares his name Rudy, Rudy Ruttiger shares his path to Notre Dame, how he got his story to Hollywood and the importance of making relationships.
Col. Mark Tillman - The Unknown Backstory of 9/11
September 11, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBFormer Air Force one Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero
Col. Mark Tillman - The Unknown Backstory of 9/11
September 11, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBFormer Air Force one Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Mike Ditka - Lessons from an NFL Legend
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBLegendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Joe Dombrowski - Teaching and Being Yourself on Social Media
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBEducator and social media personality Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski, shares how to grow your social media brand, awkward classroom situations, and how studying improv made him a better teacher. Joe Dombrowski's viral classroom video where he made up words for a spelling test garnered him over 20 million views and landed him on the Ellen DeGeneres show, which launched his speaking career. So buckle up and get ready to learn how to become insta-famous.
Susan Cain - Introverts Are Not Inferior
August 21, 2018 13:46 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week we have the author of the New York Times bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain, as she shares the story behind her famous Ted Talk, the secret powers of introverts and why introverts and extroverts make great couples.
Jay Baer - How To Create Word of Mouth
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBInternet pioneer, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service Jay Baer shares his secrets on how to truly create word of mouth through talk triggers, the two choices every business must make to change their future, and why you absolutely have to go to the best-rated amusement park on Trip Advisor, Holiday World. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jay Baer - How To Create Word of Mouth
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBInternet pioneer, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service Jay Baer shares his secrets on how to truly create word of mouth through talk triggers, the two choices every business must make to change their future, and why you absolutely have to go to the best-rated amusement park on Trip Advisor, Holiday World.
John O'Leary - On Fire: Ignite a Radically Inspired Life
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJohn O’Leary shares his story of survival from a fire that left him with burns over 100% of his body. What legendary baseball broadcaster Jack Buck did for him, and what it was like to return to the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium.
Donald Miller - Why Your Story Is So Important
August 01, 2018 20:24 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBMultiple New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and writer of "Building a Story Brand" Donald Miller shares the ways story shape our lives, tips to be more like Obi-Wan Kenobi and how a clear and concise message won an election.
Kelly McDonald - Working with People Who Aren’t Like You
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBMarketing guru and best selling author Kelly McDonald shares why you don’t have to like the people you work with, ways to respectfully disagree and why diversity isn't always what you think it is.
Tim Sanders - The Beatles, Yahoo and Disruptive Collaboration
June 26, 2018 15:47 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBTech pioneer and best selling author of Love is the Killer App, Tim Sanders shares why Ringo was actually the key to the Beatles success, the power of fours and the secret of disruptive collaboration.
Justin Forsett - The NFL, Shark Tank and Beyond
June 12, 2018 07:00 - 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.
Remembering Astronaut Alan Bean
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWe have a special episode this week remembering astronaut, artist and the fourth person to walk on the moon, Alan Bean.
Mac Anderson - Successories, 212 and Potato Salad
May 29, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBEntrepreneur and best selling author Mac Anderson stopped by to share the story behind creating those classic motivational posters we all know and love, the importance of building a service focused culture and the most dramatic potato salad story you've ever heard.
Keith Ferrazzi - The Art of Co-Elevation
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBNew York Times best selling author Keith Ferrazi explains the power behind co-elevation, what truly makes a great leader and why vulnerability can be your best asset.
Tony Seba - 2020: The Decade of Disruption
May 15, 2018 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAward winning author and disruption expert Tony Seba shares why the 2020’s will become the decade of disruption, how transportation will become more like streaming music and if flying cars will finally become a reality.
Mel Robbins - The Real 5 Second Rule
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBSerial entrepreneur and best selling author of the 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins shares the story behind her powerful book, the science behind anxiety and how to level up at any moment.
Mel Robbins - The Real 5 Second Rule
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBSerial entrepreneur and best selling author of the 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins shares the story behind her powerful book, the science behind anxiety and how to level up at any moment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jim Morris - The Story of The Rookie
May 01, 2018 13:21 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBFormer teacher, Major Leaguer and the inspiration for the Disney movie The Rookie Jim Morris stopped by to share what its like to try out for the majors as a 35 year old, the bet that changed his life and the importance of keeping a promise.
Jim Morris - The Story of The Rookie
May 01, 2018 13:21 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBFormer teacher, Major Leaguer and the inspiration for the Disney movie The Rookie Jim Morris stopped by to share what its like to try out for the majors as a 35 year old, the bet that changed his life and the importance of keeping a promise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Mark Eaton - A Non-Traditional Path To The NBA
April 17, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB7 foot 4 NBA All Star Mark Eaton stopped by to share his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain and discuss his new book the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team.
Rebekah Gregory - Boston Marathon Bombing and Life After
April 10, 2018 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBBoston marathon bombing survivor and author, Rebekah Gregory shares the harrowing story of that day and how losing her leg helped her find a new perspective on life.
Chad Williams - The Journey of Becoming a Navy SEAL
March 27, 2018 07:00 - 23 minutes - 22 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 everyday, and how he turned a devastating loss into a desire to change the world.
Jon Gordon - Dabo Swinny, Major League Hugs and Positivity
March 13, 2018 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAuthor of the Energy Bus Jon Gordon stopped by to tell stories from Dabo Swinney's impact at Clemson, how a hug led to playoff success for the Dodgers and the power of looking at your team from the inside out.
Archie Manning - Family, Football and Youth Sports
March 06, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThe father of the modern NFL quarterback fraternity Archie Manning shares why he named his son Peyton, safety in football and which son he would choose in a 2 on 2 basketball game for the last piece of pumpkin pie.
Mike Mullane - The Risk and Future of Space Travel
February 20, 2018 14:33 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOriginal Space Shuttle Class Astronaut Mike Mullane tells the story of The Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, its impact on the country and the future of space travel as we know it.
Darrell Waltrip - The Tragedy of Dale Earnhardt's Last Race
February 13, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBNASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip shares the story of the Dale Earnhardt tragedy at Daytona, what it takes to be a winner and the importance of taking care of your core.
John Ratzenberger - Pixar, Cheers and The Empire Strikes Back
February 06, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBEmmy nominated actor John Ratzenberger or as you may know him Cliff from Cheers shares his favorite one liners from the show, the importance of the working class in America and inside info about Pixar and the Empire Strikes Back.
Scott Hamilton - The Consequences of Being The Best
January 30, 2018 18:34 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBOlympic figure skating legend Scott Hamilton shares how to train our minds for optimism, the consequences of being the best in the world and the importance of showing up every day.
Ruben Gonzalez - The Winter Olympic Experience
January 23, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB4 Time Luge Olympian, Ruben Gonzalez shares what it’s like to party at the winter olympics, how Scott Hamilton inspired him to try the luge and how to get back up after your worst crash in competition.
Devon Harris - Cool Runnings & The 2018 Winter Games
January 16, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMember of the first Jamaican bobsled team Devon Harris as he shares the facts and fiction behind the movie Cool Runnings, if Usain Bolt will join the 2018 bobsled team and how we each can have the mindset to set Olympic sized goals.
Michelle Singletary - Financial Advice for 2018
January 09, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBFinancial guru and nationally syndicated columnist Michelle Singletary shares the beauty of compound interest, the power of living below your means and how to be awesome with your money
Jon Acuff - How To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
January 02, 2018 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBBest selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app