✅7 stories to use when Speaking for Impact🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷Top Seven stories to use when Speaking. In this conversation, Chris Wilson explores the art of storytelling in presentations, emphasizing the importance of emotional connection and engagement with the audience.🔷We outline seven of the best types of stories, including Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, flashbacks, personal vulnerability, analogies, dialogue, and scene setting. Each type serves a unique purpose in enhancing communication and influencing the audience's perception. Find out how to choose the right story for the moment to effectively convey a message and foster connection.🔷Takeaways: Stories are essential for connecting with your audience.You are the guide in the hero's transformation story.Transformation stories earn attention more than achievements.Starting in the middle creates curiosity and engagement.Flashbacks provide context and meaning to the present.Personal vulnerability builds trust and connection.Analogies simplify complex ideas for better understanding.Dialogue in stories fosters empathy and connection.Setting the scene immerses the audience in the narrative.Choosing the right story is crucial for effective communication.🔷Chapters00:00: The Power of Storytelling02:03: The Middle Moment: Capturing Attention04:34: Vulnerability: Building Connection Through Personal Stories07:03: Dialogue: Creating Conversations in Storytelling08:15: Scene Setting: Painting Vivid Pictures10:06: Choosing the Right Story for the Moment

🔷Simple 3 Step J.O.G. End-of-Day Routine. How you end your day quietly shapes how you think, sleep, and show up tomorrow.🔷In this short video, I share my simple end-of-day journaling framework called J.O.G It is a practical routine I use to slow the mind, reduce rumination, and finish the day with clarity and calm.🔷This isn’t about productivity hacks or perfection.It’s about creating mental space before sleep.📝 The J.O.G. Framework explained:J – Journaling: O – Opportunities: G – Gratitude:🔷This routine helps:🔷Reduce overthinking before bed🔷Improve sleep quality🔷Increase self-awareness🔷Build emotional regulation🔷Create a calmer start to the next day🔷You don’t need special tools.🔷You just need a few intentional minutes.🔷If you’re someone who:🔷Replays the day in your head at night🔷Struggles to switch off🔷Wants a calmer transition into rest🔷Is focused on growth, leadership, or wellbeing🔷this simple framework may help.👇 Question for you:How do you end your day — and does it help or hinder your sleep?

Are You Fit to Speak? Why Fitness Is the Missing Skill for Confident Speakers.

If you’re a speaker, leader, coach, or professional who presents regularly… your fitness might be silently affecting your performance more than you realise.In this episode of Speak & Serve, I’m joined by Jeremy Thon, a personal trainer and health coach from Australia, to explore a topic most communicators overlook: Your body is part of your communication system.Because if you’re out of breath, low on energy, struggling with posture, or fatigued from travel and stress… it doesn’t just impact your health, it impacts how you’re perceived on stage and how well your message lands.We talk about why fitness matters even more after 40, how to build simple habits that stick, and practical ways to stay consistent even when you’re travelling, working long days, or living a busy life.🔥 In this conversation, you’ll learn:• Why fitness affects confidence, authority, and presence on stage• What audiences notice when a speaker looks exhausted or breathless• How to start with just 10 minutes a day (and make it stick)• How to train smarter after 40 (without burnout or injury)• Simple hotel room workouts (even with no equipment)• Why core engagement matters for posture, breathing, and stamina• The truth about “quick fixes” like weight-loss drugs vs real health• Jeremy’s 3 fundamentals: Move daily, fuel your body, manage stress• Why exercising as a couple can create accountability and better habitsChapters00:00 – Are You Fit To Speak? | Why Fitness Matters for Speakers in 2026Opening theme: performance, presence, longevity02:00 – Why Fitness Affects Confidence, Energy and Authority on StageLink between body, breath, and credibility04:40 – What Audiences Notice When a Speaker Is UnfitBreathlessness, posture, tuning out07:20 – Fitness After 40: Train Smarter, Not HarderWhy age changes how leaders should train10:10 – How to Start When You’re Busy (10 Minutes a Day Rule)Habits, consistency, and mindset13:20 – Why Quick Fixes Don’t Build Real ConfidenceWeight-loss drugs, shortcuts, and long-term health16:10 – Training While Travelling (Hotel Room Fitness for Speakers)Resistance bands, bodyweight, zero excuses19:10 – Pre-Stage Preparation: Posture, Core and BreathingWhat speakers should do before a keynote22:40 – Why Core Strength Transforms Posture and StaminaBack pain, breathing, stability explained26:10 – Exercising as a Couple: Accountability and Better HabitsWhy behaviour spreads and consistency improves29:50 – The 3 Fundamentals for Long-Term Health and PerformanceMove daily, fuel your body, manage stress33:30 – Final Advice for Speakers in 2026 | Longevity, Energy, InfluenceWrap-up, vision, and closing reflectionsIf you present for a living and want show up with more energy, clarity, and confidence in 2026 this one is for you.📌 Jeremy’s Website: https://committed2fitness.com.au/👇 Question for you:Do you currently train your body for your speaking… or are you relying on adrenaline?✅ Like, subscribe, and share if you want more episodes on communication, confidence, influence, and performance.

🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷Why your voice is your Super Power on LinkedIn in 2026. Why Your Voice Is Your Competitive Advantage in an AI World. In a world increasingly dominated by AI and automation, your voice may be the most powerful advantage you still own to enhance your communication skills.🔷In this conversation with Judy Parsons, AKA the LinkedIn Lady, Chris Wilson explains why voice cuts through noise faster than text, builds trust more quickly, and brings something irreplaceably human back into marketing, sales, and client relationships.🔷We explore the science behind why voice works, including how tone, pace, silence, and emotion activate the brain differently than written words—and why that matters more than ever as AI-generated content becomes harder to distinguish from reality.🔷In this video, you’ll discover:• Why your voice is a true communication superpower• How voice triggers trust and attention in the brain• Why text and email are often misunderstood• How voice and video outperform written content on LinkedIn• Practical ways to use voice notes, video, and audio messages• Why authenticity and nuance can’t be replicated by AI• How to structure short, high-impact videos (60 seconds or less)• What stops people using their voice and how to overcome it🔷This conversation is especially relevant if you:• Rely heavily on email, text, or LinkedIn messages• Feel hesitant about video or voice notes• Want to stand out without “gaming the algorithm”• Are thinking ahead to how you’ll communicate in 2026🔷The future isn’t about choosing between AI or human connection.It’s about using AI to amplify your message not replace your voice.👉If this resonates, consider this one question:How much of your communication is actually vocal?

Before you set new goals, listen to this guided surrender meditation. As one year ends and another is about to begin, this is an invitation to pause.

This video offers a moment of calm, featuring a serene sunset over the ocean with gentle waves.

The peaceful setting, combined with calming music, is perfect for meditation and finding inner peace. Let the relaxing music and calm sea sounds guide you to the present moment. 🙏🧡

Before the goals.

Before the plans.

Before the pressure to become more, do more, or fix more—this is a moment to surrender.

In this moment:

You are safe

You can rest

You don’t need to fight or control what comes next

Surrender is not giving up. It is not weakness. It is courage, strength, and trust in the flow of life.

This video is for anyone who:

Feels overwhelmed or exhausted at year’s end

Wants calm before setting new intentionsIs seeking clarity, presence, and peace

Needs permission to stop striving and simply be

🎧 Best experienced with headphones in a quiet space.

Let this be your pause before the next chapter begins.

The HARD truth about time!🙏🙏 Watch & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡🔷The HARD truth about time is this, time isn’t your real problem!🔷In this video, I unpack the uncomfortable reality most professionals avoid when it comes to time management, productivity, and performance at work.🔷If you constantly feel busy, overwhelmed, or stretched thin, the issue may not be your schedule, it may be your perspective. Through a story of the Zen Master and the busy man, and a powerful mindset shift, you’ll learn why trying to “do more” often makes things worse, and how taking the right things out of your day creates clarity, focus, and better results.🔷This video is for professionals, leaders, and business owners who want to communicate more clearly, make better decisions, and use their time more intentionally, without chasing endless productivity hacks.🔷What you’ll discover:✅ The hard truth about time management most people ignore✅ Why feeling busy doesn’t mean you’re being effective✅ How perspective shapes productivity and decision-making✅ The connection between time, communication, and leadership🔷Chapters:00:00 – The Principle of Time00:28 – A Morning Decision01:00 – When Time Turns Against You01:30 – Asking the Wrong Question02:05 – Reframing How You Use Time02:40 – The Zen Tea Cup Story03:20 – What to Remove From Your Day🔷Time is limited, unforgiving, and non-refundable. The hard truth is that nothing changes until your perspective does.Join the Speak & Serve Community: https://www.skool.com/speakandserve/about

How To Cut Through with your Pitch or Presentation. In this conversation on communication, speaking, presenting and pitching, Dominic Colenso shares his journey from acting to helping businesses improve their skills. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with the audience, the role of emotional intention in communication, business storytelling, how to make an impact on stage and how to be a better presenter. Dominic also discusses his impact framework, which guides effective presentations, and reflects on the process of writing his books. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the significance of tailoring messages for different audiences and maintaining consistency in personal habits.🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡Dominic’s site: https://www.dominiccolenso.com/Get “Cut Through, the Pitch and Presentation Playbook” Cut-Through: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Through-presentation-playbook-Dominic-Colenso/dp/1788608356?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLETakeaways• Ditch the script to foster real connection.• Focus on the audience to alleviate self-doubt.• Emotional intention shapes the delivery of a message.• Rehearsal is essential for effective presentations.• Clarity on key messages enhances audience engagement.• Frameworks provide structure and freedom in presentations.• Tailor your message to the specific audience.• Consistency in habits leads to personal growth.• Writing a book clarifies your teaching methodology.• Find your tribe for support and connection.✅ Perfect For: Public speakers Business professionals Coaches & consultants Content creators Students & educators Anyone who wants to speak with more impact!

Daily Routine that Changed my Life. The PRIME morning routine was built from years of trial and error, setbacks, and real experience. In public speaking, I know what it’s like to feel stuck, frustrated, and not wanting to face life head on.Explore a five-part framework for a successful daily routine focused on personal growth. Discover how setting goals and prioritizing tasks boosts productivity and motivation. Learn practical productivity tips to improve your ability to get through the day. Do anywhere, and adapt the routine based on the time you have.In this video, I’ll break down exactly what you need to do to escape the cycle, build habits that actually stick, and finally get the mind, body and confidence you’ve been chasing. No fluff, no BS - just a proven framework that works.