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Welcome To The Professional Speaking Show (Formerly Present Influence)

Welcome to The Professional Speaking Show, the definitive podcast for keynote speakers, subject matter experts, and coaches who are ready to stop being "well-kept secrets" and start building a scalable, high-impact career.

Most speaking advice is either too "soft" (focusing only on stage presence) or too "sleazy" (focusing on aggressive, outdated sales tactics). We believe there is a third way: The Path of Professional Influence.

Each week, we dive deep into the three pillars of a sustainable speaking career:

  1. Master the Stage: Advanced communication, storytelling, and delivery techniques that ensure you leave a lasting legacy.
  2. Book More Gigs: Strategic marketing, high-ticket sales frameworks, and the business systems required to fill your calendar without losing your soul.
  3. Grow Your Impact with Integrity: How to increase your reach and revenue while staying true to your values and ethical standards.

Whether you are looking to pivot from breakout sessions to the mainstage, increase your keynote fees, or build a business that scales beyond your time on the lectern, this show provides the tactical roadmap to get you there.

Stop "giving talks" and start building a brand that commands attention.

Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient.

For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn

You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence

Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.

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You've mastered your message.

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You felt the rush of a standing

ovation, and you know your words

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have the power to change lives.

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But as every pro knows, having

a great skill isn't the same

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as having a great business.

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If you are tired of the feast or famine,

booking cycle, or struggling to scale

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your impact without sacrificing your

integrity, you're in the right place.

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I'm John Ball and this is the

Professional Speaking Show.

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Formally Present Influence.

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We've rebranded to bring you a

sharper focus on what it actually

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takes to succeed on the modern stage.

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Each week we go behind the scenes to help

you either master the stage with advanced

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performance and storytelling craft book

more gigs using strategic high ticket

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sales systems and marketing that actually

works and grow your impact ethically.

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Ensuring your business stays

as powerful as your message.

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So whether you are a seasoned

keynote speaker or an expert ready

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to transition to the main stage,

it's time to stop giving talks and

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start building a scalable brand.

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Hit that follow button.

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Dive into our back catalog, over

200 episodes, and let's get to work.

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Welcome to the Professional Speaking Show.

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The Professional Speaking Show: Master the Stage, Book More Gigs, and Grow Your Impact with Integrity
The show for professional speakers who want to scale their business and hone their craft

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John Ball

John Ball is a keynote coach and professional speaker on a mission to help upcoming leaders master their communication, create impact and stand out as experts in their field.
John left the high life of his flying career to do something more meaningful to him and has since worked with several leading personal and professional development organisations as a lead coach and trainer.
The heart of everything John does involves helping people shift to personal responsibility and conscious awareness of how they show up and perform in every situation, whilst equipping them with the tools to be exceptional.
John also co-hosts The Coaching Clinic Podcast with his great friend and colleague Angie Besignano.
He lives in the beautiful city of Valencia, Spain with his husband and often visits the UK and US for speaking and training engagements. When he's not speaking or podcasting, he's likely to be out swimming, kayaking or enjoying time with friends.

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