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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Kevin Brown - The Hero Effect
July 30, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBKevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On this episode, he shares with us his own story, the difference of positive thinking versus optim...
Bill and Guiliana Rancic - Overcoming Cancer While Building an Empire
July 23, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEntrepreneurs and TV personalities Bill and Guiliana Rancic share how to do business with your significant other, the tragedy of seeking perfection and most importantly where to find the best pizza on earth.
David Nour - Relationship Economics
July 16, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBGlobal thought leader and growth strategist David Nour shares how being an immigrant built his expertise in relationships, how American’s differ from the world in business and his idea of relationship economics.
Bob Goff - The Power of What If
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBHuman rights lawyer and best selling author Bob Goff stops by to share how he gets countries that hate each other to come together, the power of "what if" thinking, and how to know when to do something crazy.
Molly Fletcher - The Female Jerry Maguire
June 25, 2019 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 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.
Jim Morris - The Story of The Rookie
June 18, 2019 13:40 - 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.
J.P. Pawliw-Fry - Fight CEO Disease with Mindfulness
June 11, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBLeadership and performance guru JP Pawliw-Fry shares the importance of being an aggressive learner, working with Doc Rivers and how to fight CEO's disease.
Kindra Hall - Strategic Storytelling
May 07, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBNational storytelling champion and communication expert Kindra Hall shares how to properly tell a story in a social setting, some story strategies for emails and how to use your story to differentiate yourself from the competition.
Jeff Saturday - Getting to the NFL, Peyton Manning & Having Ambition with Wisdom
May 01, 2019 16:32 - 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.
Greg Gumbel - The Grind of Covering March Madness
April 02, 2019 08:00 - 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.
David Horsager - Who Can I Trust?
March 26, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBBest selling author and CEO of Trust Edge, David Horsager shares the 8 pillars of trust, the 3 questions you need to ask to make something happen and reveals the most trusted person in the world.
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.
Mel Robbins - The Real 5 Second Rule
February 12, 2019 09:00 - 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.
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 - 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.
Jon Acuff - How To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
January 02, 2019 21:37 - 18 minutes - 17.4 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.
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...
Daymond John - Sharks, Kardashians and the Next Generation
October 02, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBStar of Shark Tank, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John shares how his job waiting at Red Lobster led to his current success, why you should be answering emails on the treadmill, and his philosophy that it's not about the numbers it's about the people.
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 - 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
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.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck - Living Life Like a Walk On
July 10, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBElisabeth Hasselbeck stops in to share her story of how she ended up at a dinner with the Queen of England, wisdom she learned from Barbara Walters and how to handle failures as a mother.
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 - 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 - 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.
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.