{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670e79bdc9fa3ffd9e942cf6/6866396daf58ad3de78e337c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Finding Your Voice: From Door-to-Door Sales to TEDx and the Power of Public Speaking with Alex Merry","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/670e79bdc9fa3ffd9e942cf6/1751532626767-9dc426e2-1c17-4b4c-9785-cc37ddb15f6f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Behind the SME with Alex Merry, Founder of TEDxClapham and Public Speaking Coach at MicDrop</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From knocking on doors as a sales rep to helping leaders own global stages, Alex Merry’s journey is rooted in storytelling, tenacity and a mission to make ideas worth sharing truly heard.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Behind the SME</em>, Alex reunites with host Adam Kene – his former door-to-door sales partner – to unpack how those early sales days laid the groundwork for his career in public speaking, what it <em>really</em> takes to move people with words, and how he's helping business leaders uncover their message and deliver it with impact.</p><p><br></p><p>🔎 We cover:</p><ul><li>The humble beginnings that shaped Alex’s confidence and resilience</li><li>Building TEDxClapham from scratch – and why he fought so hard to do it</li><li>Why public speaking is about <em>change</em>, not ego</li><li>The art of finding your “why\" including a live coaching demo with our host, Adam</li><li>Growing a standout presence on LinkedIn through authentic content and bold strategy</li><li>How AI is reshaping thought leadership (and what to do about it)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a founder, leader, or simply someone with a story to tell, this episode will get you thinking about your message – and how to make it matter.</p><p><br></p><p>Like what you hear? We'd love to know!</p><p><br></p><p>📩 Contact us: hello@behindthesme.co.uk</p><p>🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-sme\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/behind-the-sme</a></p><p>🌐 Find us on other platforms: <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/behindthesme\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/behindthesme</a></p>","author_name":"Adam Kene"}