The Public Speaking Podcast

In this SPEAKERx edition of The Public Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Tamara Christmann Olofsson, entrepreneur and speaker focused on personal development and leadership.For nearly two decades, her work building adventure parks Tamara has seen people all the time standing up in the trees on the heights and  has helped them face something most of us try to avoid: fear.Tamara shares the childhood dream that eventually became her business, the lessons she learned from helping people step outside their comfort zones, and how SPEAKERx helped her discover that her personal story was actually the foundation of her message.They talk about:Why courage is not the absence of fearThe difference between listening to fear and obeying itFinding your unique voice as a speakerTurning life experiences into a signature talkEmotions are the most powerful topic in our stories.The belief that keeps people stuck waitingIf you've ever felt like you need more confidence before taking action, this conversation might change the way you think about fear, courage, and being ready.Do you want to watch Tamara’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/VmpfwU0MhiI Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaraupzone Webpage: https://upzone.se/ Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Ben Sherry, speaking coach, live-event strategist, and founder of The Live Event Studio, to talk about the gap between having ideas and actually putting them into the world.The conversation explores why public speaking is becoming more valuable in the AI era, how live events create trust faster than online content, and why so many smart people stay invisible simply because they never share their ideas out loud.They also announce the launch of SKOOLx, a public speaking competition designed to help people build and deliver their own signature talk in front of a real audience.They talk about:Why speaking opportunities matter more than endless preparationThe difference between practicing speaking and truly connectingHow live events build trust faster than contentWhy AI makes human communication even more valuableBen’s journey from teacher to live-event strategistThe emotional side of learning to speak publiclyThe launch of SKOOLx and the chance to win a full SPEAKERx experienceIf you’ve ever struggled to put your ideas into words, felt invisible online, or wanted to become more confident speaking in front of people, this episode will push you to finally stop hiding what you have to say.Here’s the link to the biggest public speaking competition: https://headgain.com/skoolx Connect with Ben SherryLinkedin: https://tw.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-sherry1 Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Jutta Wohlrab, women’s health expert, speaker and recent winner of a Global Leadership Award.Jutta shares the deeper story behind her SPEAKERx signature talk and why her mission has always been bigger than public speaking itself.She talks about why women are still forced to adapt to systems that were never designed for them, the difference between fighting men vs changing culture, and why real leadership today requires courage, balance, and honesty.Throughout the conversation, they explore what makes a speaker unforgettable, why “filler is killer” and what it actually means to leave a dent in the audience.They talk about:Why the system is the problem in society for women.Turning lifelong passion into a signature talkThe brutal but necessary process of simplifying a messageHow SPEAKERx helped sharpen her deliveryWhy bold speakers create emotional impactThe speaking habits that instantly weaken authorityWinning a Global Leadership Award anonymously through written impact aloneIf you’ve ever felt called to speak about something bigger than yourself, this episode will remind you why your voice matters..Do you want to watch Jutta’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/VBopc5LVAuIConnect with JuttaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juttawohlrabWebpage: https://elementsofbirth.de/Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Caroline Forssblad, cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and creator of “The Interesting Theory.”Caroline shares her journey from burnout and high pressure leadership roles into personal development, public speaking, and helping people question the patterns running inside their own minds.The conversation dives into the moment she discovered the power of replacing judgment with curiosity, and how one simple word “interesting” completely changed the way she sees herself, other people, and communication itself.You’ll also hear how Caroline developed her SPEAKERx talk, the challenge of turning deep personal insights into a clear message, and why understanding the “love language” of your audience changes everything when you speak.They talk about:The origin of “The Interesting Theory”Breaking judgment patterns through curiosityHow childhood conditioning shapes communicationWhy most people speak from their own perspective instead of the audience’sThe challenge of simplifying a personal idea into a clear talkCaroline’s experience building her SPEAKERx signature talkIf you’ve ever caught yourself overthinking, judging people automatically, or struggling to communicate in a way that truly connects, this episode will make you see conversations very differently.Do you want to watch Caroline’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/Je-tqh_MDGo Connect with Caroline ForssbladLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineforssbladWebpage: www.carolineforssblad.se Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Stuart Wedge to talk about friction, the invisible thing that slows down communication, creates resistance, and makes collaboration harder than it needs to be.Stuart shares how his background in the military, information security, fire performance, and coaching eventually led him to develop the Congredior  Method, a framework built around reducing friction and helping people work together more effectively.The conversation also dives into Stuart’s journey through SpeakerX, where he transformed an early idea into a signature talk and discovered that “friction” had actually been the common thread running through his entire career.They talk about:Why people naturally resist being told what to doThe hidden communication problems inside teamsHow curiosity changes the way people respond to youBuilding trust before conflict happensWhy AI won’t replace human connectionStuart’s GUIDE principles for reducing frictionTurning a complex idea into a clear signature talkIf you’ve ever felt resistance in conversations, struggled to get people on your side, or wondered why good ideas still create pushback, this episode will change the way you think about communication.Do you want to watch Stuart’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0yR3_zfB_c Connect with Stuart WedgeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-wedge/Webpage: https://www.skool.com/the-congredior-method/about Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with John Doorbar, a speaking coach focused on helping introverts communicate with clarity and confidence.John shares why being an introvert isn’t the problem and how most people have simply learned the wrong patterns around speaking.They talk about the internal blocks that stop people from speaking up, the pressure of trying to “perform,” and what actually changes when you shift from proving yourself to helping others.You’ll also hear how John built his signature talk, the challenges of simplifying complex ideas into a clear message, and what it really takes to stand on stage when your instinct is to stay quiet.They talk about:Why introverts struggle to speak (and why it’s not what you think)The concept of the “mask” and how it affects communicationTurning self-focus into audience focusThe process of cutting down ideas into a clear messageLetting go of needing approval from the audienceIf you’ve ever felt like you’re holding back, overthinking what to say, or staying quiet when you actually have something valuable to share, this episode will change how you see it.Do you want to watch his full Signature Talk?  Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/IbIXzjdVXaM Connect with John DoorbarLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndoorbarpresenting/ Website: https://www.johndoorbar.com/  Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with André Rossbach, a safety engineer working at the intersection of AI and product development.André shares his experience on the SPEAKERx and how he went from relying entirely on slides and reading during presentations to build and deliver a structured 10-minute signature talk on a highly technical topic.The conversation goes deeper than presentation tips. It explores what happens when you’re forced to simplify complex ideas, speak to two completely different audiences, and still make your message land.They talk about:Why technical experts struggle to communicate clearlyThe challenge of speaking to multiple audiences at onceWhat changes when you stop relying on slidesHow constraints (like a 10-minute talk) force real clarityIf you work in a technical field and feel like your ideas aren’t coming across the way they should, this episode will give you a different way to think about communication.Do you want to watch his full Signature Talk? Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/40qjU8hzMmoThis episode gives you a different way to look at it.Connect with André RossbachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-rossbach/ Website: https://andre-rossbach.comFollow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

After working closely with speakers inside SPEAKERx, this episode introduces one of the talks that stayed with us long after the stage.Lucas and Alex sit down with Ayo Johnson to break down his signature talk on resilience and why most people misunderstand what it actually means. He shares how resilience isn’t built in the moment things go wrong, but in what you train before anything happens.The conversation goes deeper into how people unknowingly train reactivity instead of control, and how attention, thoughts, and internal dialogue shape performance more than most realize.They talk about:Why reacting to life keeps people stuckHow attention and awareness affect performanceThe connection between burnout and “pushing harder”What resilience actually looks like in practiceA simple exercise to understand how your mind worksDo you want to watch his full Signature Talk? Here's the link to the video: https://youtu.be/WudcvVQYp3A If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or constantly reacting instead of responding, this episode gives you a different way to look at it.Connect with Ayo JohnsonWebsite: https://ayo-johnson.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-johnson22Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speak

In this episode, Lucas and Alex unpack one of the most common beliefs people have when it comes to speaking: “I don’t have anything to say.”Together they explore why that’s almost never true, and what’s actually happening when people struggle to explain what they do, or feel like others can say things better than them.The conversation goes into:Why your experiences don’t feel “valuable enough” (even when they are)How everyday moments can become meaningful storiesWhat actually makes someone interesting to listen toHow to start noticing the stories you’re already livingIf you’ve ever felt like you don’t have anything worth saying, this episode will completely change how you see your own experiences.Encouragement to find value in personal stories and an invitation to join the speaking community.Follow us on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannelWebsite: https://headgain.com/Join our communityFree skool community: https://www.skool.com/beginnerPaid skool community: https://www.skool.com/speakConnect with Alex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarlung/Linkedin: https://se.linkedin.com/in/alexander-grabner-jarlung Connect with LucasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_reuterstig/ Linkedin: https://se.linkedin.com/in/reuterstig