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How to land a TED Talk in 2025

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: How to land a TED Talk in 2025 FREE Webinar on AI & Communications Stories Sell: Storytelling Secrets for Leaders How to Write for Busy Readers How to land a TED Talk in 2025 Many of you have asked me how I landed my TEDx talk. (It happens in just six weeks and I will speak on the impact of AI on leadership communications.) It was actually relatively simple, so let me share my exact step-by-step blueprint with you. Step 1: Go...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: How to write so you get everything you want Looking to launch or grow your podcast in 2025? Unlock the Science of Authentic Conversation How To Write So That Busy People Respond Is it possible to write emails that even busy CEOs, millionaires and prospects will answer? Yes there is. Don’t get me wrong. There is no guarantee that a particular person will respond. It’s a numbers game. And you want the numbers to be in your...

10X Your Leadership Communication in 2025 Hi Reader Let’s kick off 2025 together over a cup of coffee. There are a few spots left for my free webinar on Tuesday on How to Become a Top 1% Communicator in 2025: 🗓 January 7th, 2025⏰ 5 PM CET During this session, I’ll give you the blueprint to... Become a confident presenter who captivates any audience. Land a TED talk or an industry conference speaking slot in 2025. Score guest spots on major podcasts to amplify your message. 5X your LinkedIn...

7 Conversations That Changed How I Think in 2024 Hi Reader It is no secret that I am a big fan of podcasts. Partly because I’m a big proponent of what I call “double time.” That is the time I get to use twice – like listening to a podcast while driving, cooking, or working out. To me, it’s the opposite of scrolling social media or daily news, which is “double negative time” – I get confronted with a lot of negativity, and it wastes my time as the feed absorbs all my attention. In this last...

My Best Books of 2024 (out of 100 I read) Hi Reader I read about 100 books this year. To be precise, I started 100 books but only finished half of them. That’s about one book per week – while running my company, publishing content daily and spending quality time with friends and family. I’ve rounded up my Top 10 books of 2024 to help you reflect, learn, and prepare for what’s ahead. These books will not only expand your knowledge but also help you navigate change, build better connections,...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: How to 5X your LinkedIn in 2025 Turn Hiring Into Your Greatest Advantage How to Negotiate with Pirates The Quiet Power of Words How to 5X your LinkedIn in 2025 LinkedIn isn’t just another social platform. It’s your opportunity to: Own your narrative Connect with 1bn people – i.e. everyone who matters to your business Pre-sell through authenticity: Build trust before conversations even start. But how do you make your profile...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 7 Proven Steps to Position Yourself as a Leader in Your Organization Transform Your Leadership with Powerful Presentations This December The Art and Science of Speaking Like a Leader Want to Know the Secret to Going Viral? 7 Proven Steps to Position Yourself as a Leader in Your Organization People naturally gravitate toward those who lead with vision, purpose, and clarity. But most of us get buried by tasks and meetings that...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 5 Storytelling Frameworks Leaders Must Know December is Presentation Month in the Academy 10 Steps to Build a Thriving Community Smart Not Loud 5 Storytelling Frameworks Leaders Must Know Last week I asked John Strelecky on my podcast: “How can leaders communicate better?” His book on leadership (“The Big 5 for Life”) topped bestseller lists for over 500 weeks, so I value his opinion highly. His answer? Tell stories. For...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 5 Steps to Make Your Idea Irresistible Last Presentation Secrets Workshop of 2024 John Strelecky on Leadership, “Soft Skills”, and the Big 5 for Life The Big 5 For Life 5 Steps to Make Your Idea Irresistible Nothing in business happens without an irresistible pitch. No sale, no deal, no interview. Last week I gave you a step-by-step blueprint for pitching yourself. This week, I am going to show you how to pitch an idea. This...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 4 Steps to Pitch Yourself Like a Pro Build Your Core Communication Skills Over the Next 3 Months Throw Out The Rulebook From Story to AI: How Information Networks Shape Us 4 Steps to Pitch Yourself Like a Pro Do you have your pitch down? Are you ready to do it at this very moment? If not, you are in good company. 90% of CEOs I coach struggle with their personal pitch. They find it hard to explain who they are and what they do...