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Speaking Podcast

Speaking Podcast

By: Roy Coughlan
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 The new format to this Podcast is I am having interesting conversation with Authors, Coaches and Business people.

Episode 1 to 250 I am interviewing Public Speakers and Coaches. They are sharing how they overcame their fear of public speaking and became competent speakers. If you would like to make a change in the World then being able to speak in public is critical to get your message out. Later Episode include conversation with Authors & Business owners.

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  • #345 From Coma to Comeback: Maria Garcia’s Stroke, Recovery & Nutrition Breakthrough

    #345 From Coma to Comeback: Maria Garcia’s Stroke, Recovery & Nutrition Breakthrough
    Jan 12 2026
    Welcome to the Speaking Podcast. Guest Maria Garcia shares her powerful story of resilience after a massive stroke at 25 and the long recovery that followed. Maria discusses relearning basic functions, writing her memoir Breaking Into Delight, and discovering a transformative nutritional approach years later that significantly improved her recovery. She now coaches others to reset their relationship with food and reclaim their health and purpose. --- All Episodes can be found at ⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ #mariagarcia #speaker #wildfit Bio of Maria Garcia Maria Garcia is a powerful example of resilience and self-discovery. After earning double majors in Finance and International Business, she initially made her mark in the corporate world. But her path took an unexpected turn when a massive stroke altered her life forever. Through sheer determination and a long, challenging recovery, Maria emerged stronger, with a deeper sense of purpose.Maria channeled her transformative journey into her memoir, Breaking Into the Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Transformation, sharing her journey and the lessons learned along the way. Almost a decade after the book’s release, she discovered a groundbreaking nutritional methodology, which played a pivotal role in her continued recovery and personal transformation.Today, Maria is a passionate coach, committed to helping others navigate their own journeys of recovery and transformation. She specializes in guiding individuals to reset their relationship with food, unlocking profound shifts in their overall life experience. What we Discussed: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Who is Maria garcia 02:10 How she got ill 03:30 Organ donation company speaking to her family 04:40 What was going on in her head when she could not move for 2 weeks 05:30 Her 1st movement in her body 07:00 Getting scared when sh saw the Nurse walk in 07:50 Dr's do not always get it right 09:25 The Next stage after the hospital 10:30 Birth Control pills can be dangerous 12:30 When she went home in a wheelchair and diapers 14:15 What was going on in her head at this stage 15:20 How she got out of the wheel chair 16:10 How Yoga helped a lot 17:30 Investigating different ways to heal 18:53 How her family kept Hope Alive 20:05 Getting into Personal Development 23:52 The importance of rereading a good book 26:00 When she found an ad about Nutrition 28:25 Developing a career on Nutrition 30:13 How the Food has been made toxic 30:30 The Wheel of Health 32:30 People lost touch with Nature 33:23 How to find healthy food 35:00 The Food Pyramid was inverted 35:40 Listen to your body 36:50 Pringles are not healthy or safe 38:30 Pork and Chicken are not the best meat to eat 39:45 What has she seen of illnesses being cured 41:30 How I cured my back pain 43:30 How they create confusion with food 46:10 Her Book on the journey 48:00 How she got onto the speaking stage 49:40 Tapping into her intuition 55:00 Sometime the vitamin pills are not natural How to Contact ⁠www.genuinelymaria.com⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-garcia-7273a8230/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565412543083 ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/genuinelymaria.wf/ ⁠ ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ 🤝 Join our Speaking Podcast Community ✦ Website: ⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/⁠ ✦ YouTube: / ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@roycoughlan⁠ ✦ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/speakingpodcast/⁠ ✦ Facebook: / ⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast⁠ ✦ TikTok: / ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@roycoughlanpodcaster⁠ #healingrecovery #irishman #speakingpodcast #health
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    58 mins
  • #344 Your Manager Doesn't Know What They're Doing - Now What? - Carlee Wolfe

    #344 Your Manager Doesn't Know What They're Doing - Now What? - Carlee Wolfe
    Dec 16 2025

    Carlee Wolfe is a global talent management leader and coach with over two decades of experience shaping leadership and organizational transformation across industries. She has worked with USA Volleyball, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Under Armour, and Hyatt Hotels. For nearly 20 years, she has also coached volleyball athletes - including those chasing their Paralympic dreams - while serving on nonprofit boards to expand opportunities in adaptive sports, workforce development, and leadership. Her commitment to talent, sport, and service continues to create meaningful impact locally and globally.

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    #CarleeWolfe #speaker #hr



    What we Discussed:

    00:00 Intro

    00:20 Who is Carlee Wolfe


    01:30 Carlee's Career to date


    03:07 Do you need to understand the personalities of employees


    06:00 Non Profit and how to succeed


    08:30 How to know which Non Profit to donate to


    13:53 Having the Right Board Members


    15:25 The Change in Careers wih AI


    19:15 What should someone Study now with the Ai boom


    22:45 Yourlife skills can help you ask better questions


    24:00 M & A experience


    25:30 How should employees navigate if they are in a company is aquired


    29:04 Support to employees during a takeover


    30:37 Lots of employees in Corporations are miserable

    31:30 How to navigate when your manager is incompetent


    35:20 What we would not know about the Olympics & Para Olympics


    How to Contact Carlee Wolfe

    https://aceandarrowconsulting.com/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleeawolfe/

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    #speakingtips #irishman #speakingpodcast #m&a
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    40 mins
  • #343 Speaking from the Heart - Natasha Bazilevych

    #343 Speaking from the Heart - Natasha Bazilevych
    Nov 16 2025

    Natasha Bazilevych is a speaker, author and public speaking expert. She is Founder & President of ChangeView Academy, where she trains leaders to give powerful presentations.

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    #NatashaBazilevych #ChangeViewAcademy #speaker

    Bio of Natasha BazilevychNatasha Bazilevych is a speaker, author and public speaking expert. She is Founder & President of ChangeView Academy, where she trains leaders to give powerful presentations. Natasha holds a Bachelor’s in Management of Organizations and an MBA. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has taught hundreds of students and clients globally. In 2020, she was named one of the Top 500 Entrepreneurs by Brainz Magazine along with Simon Sinek, Mel Robbins and Jim Kwik. She has also been featured at Tony Robbins' and Dean Graziosi’s World Summits (2021-2022), on ABC News in Duluth, MN.


    What we Discussed:

    00:00 Who is Natasha Bazilevych


    01:30 How she gopt into Marathon Running


    03:20 The Recovery Period after a Marathon


    04:35 Born in Russia and living in USA


    05:45 Natasha's Speaking Journey


    09:05 Why you should get your energy levels up before speaking


    10:25 How she Stopped being Shy


    11:45 Speaking from the Heart


    14:20 How she improved her Videos


    17:15 Having your Playful Self on your Podcast


    21:35 Don't try too copy people


    25:27 What does her company Changeview Academy offer


    28:28 Her book and the meaning of P.O.W.E.R.


    30:25 Celebrate Wins


    32:00 How to React when things go Wrong


    34:20 Improve what you are good at


    36:25 Why you Should Simplify Your Speech


    39:00 Connecting with Your Audience Online


    44:10 Do Not Make Assumptions with the Way the Audience Sits

    How to Contact Natasha Bazilevych

    https://natashabazilevych.com/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashabazilevych/


    https://www.facebook.com/nbazilevich

    https://www.instagram.com/natbazilevych/

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    #speakingtips #irishman #speakingpodcast #virtualspeaking
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    48 mins
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