Standing Ovation

Dan Thurmon’s top-rated keynotes, corporate workshops, custom virtual experiences , and executive coaching has brought him across 32 countries and six continents. His reputation for going the extra mile came from his ability to make a sustained, positive transformation for his clients, and he shares his story with us on Standing Ovation.

YouTube star, keynote speaker, and bestselling author… but it wasn’t always that way for Amy Landino. For Amy, her career as a content creator can be traced back to one specific story… Her signature story. We went back to where it all started – Amy’s very first video – on the latest episode of Standing Ovation.

Josh Linkner is one of the most sought-after speakers in the industry, a professional speaking coach, serial entrepreneur, quite possibly a superhuman, and a dear friend. Josh joined me on Standing Ovation to discuss the story of his story, what he’s learned in his glittering career, and why he’s always on the hunt for new material.

Ron Tite’s signature story is the product of years of effort. It’s taken practice, tweaking, and questioning to get it to this stage, and he’s taking you Clappers backstage to explain the intricacies of how he developed his story and what he’s learned about speaking over the years.

Colette Carlson tells beautiful stories with poise and passion – her father was a storyteller of the highest quality and it seems beautifully circuitous that her signature story should be one of the stories he used to tell. If you want to know how Colette shares stories about her family, the thinking and process behind it, and lots more about this sublime speaker, you’re going to enjoy the latest episode of Standing Ovation.

David Horsager weaves personal details into his programmes so expertly, building connection and understanding with his audiences, it’s no surprise that he’s considered the global expert on trust and leadership. We recorded a wonderful episode of Standing Ovation that covered everything from authenticity and practice to killing your darlings and stories falling flat.

After losing his job with the UN, Ramon Ray found inspiration where others would find desperation. He used that experience to pivot to a career in speaking and now, with trademark humor and passion, that story has become his signature story. Now, he’s joined me on Standing Ovation to share its origins and a whole heap more.

Keynote speaker and marketing maestro, Tamsen Webster joins me on the latest episode of Standing Ovation, where we discussed the importance of empathy with your audience, changing your focus to tell the same story differently, and all the processes behind Tamsen’s talent for storytelling.

Bestselling author and World-renowned sales & marketing coach, Phil M Jones, joins me on Standing Ovation to explain the importance of flexibility, imperfection, and knowing your worth.

From boardroom to stage, Neen James has got quite the CV. On this week’s episode of Standing Ovation, Neen shares some of her amazing stories about public speaking.