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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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Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
What if the "eco-friendly" choice you're making is actually 200x worse for the environment? Dr. Chris De Armitt—materials scientist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and author of The Plastics Paradox—joins us after reviewing over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies. His mission? Replace environmental mythology with actual science. In this no-holds-barred conversation, Chris reveals why plastic bags are the greenest option, why your reusable cotton tote is an environmental disaster, and why billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates are funding studies that say the exact opposite of the scientific consensus. Whether you're a speaker who needs to fact-check your material or someone tired of being guilt-tripped at the grocery store, this episode will change how you think about "sustainability."
Guest: Dr. Chris De Armitt
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Bio of Dr. Chris De Armitt
Dr. Chris De Armitt (PhD, FRSC, FIMMM, CChem) is one of the world's leading independent experts on plastics, microplastics, and the environment. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, he has worked at the forefront of polymer science with companies including BASF, HP, Apple, and Disney.
He is the founder of Phantom Plastics and the Plastics Research Council, a network of professors and toxicologists dedicated to sharing scientific truth. After reviewing over 6,000 peer-reviewed studies, he authored The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastics Illusion, both available for free.
His work has been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, Sky News, and The Washington Post. He has advised governments and policymakers worldwide and has never been funded by the plastics industry.
What we discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 How his daughter's homework sparked a global mission
02:10 Expert witness AGAINST plastic — vaginal mesh case & 9,000 settlements
03:35 Peer Reviewed Vs Paid Reviewed
05:30 The Plastic Protestors
06:20 What would make a difference to the Environment
06:50 The Plastic Straw Myth
07:50 The lie of the Plastic in our Bodies
08:20 Why it Does Not take 1,000 yrs to break down
09:45 How long to Degrade a Plastic bag
11:19 Everylife bags
12:35 Tyre materials have toxic Rubber
14:20 How your body reacts to plastics
16:40 Does Plastics leak into your body from Water bottles
18:00 How Poor Countries sterilize their water
19:05 Testing the Plastic on rats should put you at ease
19:40 People get ill from the Worry of Plastics in your body
20:30 Fed 25% of Teflon to Rats
22:30 Do any Governments pay attention to his studies
24:30 Why taxing plastic bags did not help
25:50 What happens to our Plastic to be Recycled
27:50 Poland new bottle tax
30:35 No Correlation between Recycling and Litter
31:45 The Ocean Plastic Lie
36:20 Is the 8 Billion Population another Lie
37:20 The attacks on Social Media
41:25 His 2 Books on Plastic
42:50 Why are Billionaires lying about the Plastics
46:24 Be Skeptical of Headlines
47:30 Where to find Dr. Chris De Armitt
🔗 CONTACT DR. CHRIS DE ARMITT
Website & Free Books: https://www.plasticsresearchcouncil.com
Speaker & Consulting: https://www.phantomplastics.com
The Plastics Paradox (Free): https://www.plasticsparadox.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt
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Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Guest: Dr Alexander McWilliam All Episodes can be found at https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ Bio of Alex McWilliam Dr Alexander McWilliam is founder and managing director of Improv4Business. It provides presentation and speaking training, including executive coaching, team sessions and bespoke programmes. It works primarily with B2B clients, from start-ups to multi-billion-pound organisations. These have included ITV, The Entertainer, Kenwood and Computacenter. Dr McWilliam has a background in professional acting and improvisation, and is the only UK PhD graduate in “public-speaking anxiety and performing under pressure”. What we Discussed: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 The Only UK PhD in Public Speaking Anxiety 02:37 Why Friends' Fear of Presenting Sparked His Research 04:22 The 3.5 Year Doctorate Journey 05:48 Brain Freeze: When Practice Meets Reality 07:15 The "Blank" Moment We All Experience 08:33 Being Selectively Shy 10:05 From Shy Kid to Door-to-Door Sales 11:42 How Stories We Tell Ourselves Hold Us Back 13:08 Why the Audience Isn't Your Enemy 14:35 Reading Faces Wrong: Crossed Arms Don't Mean Boredom 16:02 You Are Your Own Worst Critic 17:29 Why Audiences Want You to Succeed 19:03 The Power of Watching Yourself Back 20:38 Audiences Forgive Mistakes, Not Panic 22:04 Recovery Is What People Remember 23:41 When Speakers Freeze and Start Over 25:07 No One Has Your Script 26:34 Adapting When Time Gets Cut 28:01 Pressure Testing Your Presentations 29:38 Making Failure Fun in Safe Environments 31:05 The "Die" Exercise 32:42 Building Resilience Through Improv 34:09 Table Topics and Playfulness 35:46 Impromptu Speaking Builds Real Confidence 37:13 The Science of Self-Efficacy 38:40 Daily Impromptu Practice 40:07 Why Comedy Is Unforgiving 41:34 Group Failure Exercises 43:11 Surviving the Worst Case Scenario 44:38 Social Anxiety vs. Performance Anxiety 46:05 When Shyness Shows Up Selectively 47:32 Teenage Years and Peer Judgment 48:59 How School Experiences Shape Adult Fear 50:26 Domain-Specific Anxiety 51:53 The Public Speaking Threat Inventory 53:20 27 Items Across Three Domains 54:47 Finding Your Focus Area for Growth How to Contact Alex McWilliam https://www.improv4business.co.uk/ 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 #PublicSpeaking #StageFright #PresentationSkills #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #SpeakingAnxiety #PerformanceAnxiety #ExecutiveCoaching #ImprovForBusiness #PresentationTraining #OvercomeFearOfPublicSpeaking #SpeakWithConfidence #BusinessCommunication #LeadershipSkills #WorkplaceAnxiety #SpeakingPodcast #InterviewPodcast #PersonalDevelopmentPodcast
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Discover the hidden strategies behind websites that turn casual browsers into loyal customers without expensive ads or complicated funnels.
This Episode is a Promotional Episode for the Website services that we offer at va.world
What we Discussed:
00:00 Why we Recorded this Episode
00:47 Why do you want a Website?
01:36 How to Make Sure a Website Converts
02:55 The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make when Creating a Website
04:30 How Important is Brand Clarify with your Website
05:10 What questions to ask Clients before building their Website
06:34 Allow Disability access for your Website
07:30 Align a Website with the Companies Long Term Goals
08:40 We have worked over 5 years together and have not had an argument.
09:40 What makes a Website Stand Out
10:54 How to approach User experience on your Website
11:53 How Annoying Pop Up's are on Websites
12:35 Design Psychology for Improving your Website
13:44 Ensure you can see the Text on the Website
14:03 Speed & Performance for Website Success
15:22 How to Ensure a Website works across different Devices
16:22 How the Wesbite helped a client with ongoing Upgrades
18:20 How our Design improved Conversions on the Website
19:20 Feedback from Clients after Creating their Websites
20:54 Do not be to Pushy with Sales on the Website
21:35 How the Cookies Help with Sales on your Websites
22:30 Tracking on all Prts of your Website
23:11 Website are like Podcasts that have a lot of things to make it Successful
24:28 How to be be Safe adding Payment Options on your Website
26:15 Maintaining Your Website with our VA
27:32 Do not Managing your own Website if you want to grow your business
29:04 We Create Packages with a breakdown of costs
29:48 Staying ahead of website trends like Ai
30:53 What Website Platforms do we Specialise in
32:38 How do you Future Proof a Website
33:09 We Help Create Skool Groups
33:22 Difference between a Template Site and a Strategically Built Website
34:50 Some Templates Require Plugins
36:00 Amature Websites V's Professionally Designed Ones
37:00 The Problem getting the Wrong Website Template
37:32 How Important is Messaging compared to Visuals on the Website
38:47 How Long should a homepage be on your Website
39:57 The Process from Concept to Launch of your Website
40:57 Having Your Socials connected on your Website
41:37 Do you need a New Website
42:15 How to Connect with us for a New Website
44:35 My 6 Podcasts got 110K downloads last week
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#WebsiteDesign #ConversionOptimization #OnlineBusiness #DigitalMarketing #VAservices #BusinessGrowth
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Guest: Shiraz Baboo – Reality Addiction Expert, Author of How to Rewrite Reality, and Founder of Energetic Magic
Episode Focus: How unconscious stories shape our physical reality, from chronic illness to financial blocks, and the radical process of rewriting them for lasting transformation.
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#shiraz #ShirazBaboo #bodybuilder
Bio of Shiraz BabooMulti-award-winning author. Reality Interventionist. Creator of the Million Dollar Impact Makers Program. I have helped thousands of coaches, healers, and high-achieving entrepreneurs break their subconscious addiction to struggle and rewrite the stories keeping them stuck—so they can finally grow their businesses in alignment with who they truly are. At Business Magic Live, I work with you live to release the unconscious patterns that are sabotaging your success… and replace them with the belief, clarity, and aligned action required to build a business that creates real wealth and lasting legacy.Most of the people who come to me already know the strategies. What’s been missing isn’t knowledge. It’s the internal permission to execute, receive, and lead at the level those strategies require.
What we Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Shiraz's Origin Story: From Bodybuilder to Bedridden
04:40 We are protecting ourselves through Stories
05:40 How I healed my Back Pain
06:30 Fake knee operations gave the same results
07:06 A woman with a Tumor that kept disappearing 08:00 Lessons learnt from living in different countries
11:50 How he kept getting Stopped at Border Control
18:00 How to navigate peoples issues without them knowing what is wrong
21:00 How he resolved his own Financial issues
23:00 My own Financial Struggles 23:20 Reviewing Why I have these Fears
25:50 If I had Money would it Corrupt me
29:05 Push & Pull Energy
32:00 Are you will to step out of the story
33:45 Reflecting on how I got seriouly injured every time I was relaxed
35:20 Do I always have to be on guard
37:00 You Do not have to worry about something to solve it
39:00 Common Patterns with clients
40:35 His Event Business Magic Live
42:00 People having a yo-yo with Finances
43:00 Where to find Shiraz and the Event
How to Contact Shiraz Baboo
https://www.facebook.com/energeticmagic/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirazbaboo/
https://www.youtube.com/energeticmagic
https://www.instagram.com/energetic.magic/
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Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Sylvia Wolfer – grief specialist, mindfulness practitioner, and Pilates instructor – who shares her profound journey through multiple losses and how she transformed her pain into purpose. Shaped by the sudden deaths of her father, two brothers, and later her mother passed. Sylvie brings together grief science, mindfulness, and movement to offer grounded, research-informed support for those navigating loss.
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#SylviaWolfer #speaker #griefhealing
Bio of Sylvia Wolfer
Sylvia Wolfer is a neuroscience-informed mindfulness guide and grief educator. Her work bridges contemplative practice, nervous system regulation, and lived experience after profound loss.A long-term meditation practitioner, Sylvia has explored contemplative traditions for many years. After losing both of her parents and her two brothers, her practice deepened — becoming not just a spiritual discipline, but a steady anchor through grief.Today, she creates grounded, body-aware guided meditations designed to support people through emotional overwhelm, loss, and life transitions. Her approach integrates neuroscience, breath, and embodied awareness to help people build emotional steadiness without bypassing what hurts.Sylvia is the creator of several digital courses and guided meditation series, and she teaches weekly online sessions blending mindfulness and movement.
What we Discussed:
00:00Who is Sylvia Wolfer
00:40 Death is a fact of life
00:55 Sylvia's difficult journey with Family Grief
02:52 Her therapist recommended that she help people with grief
04:11 When you reflect on death later as if they say good bye before dying
06:45 Additional Grief when a person dies abroad
09:05 The time taken before the burrial can effect us
12:10 People Suppressing emotions during death
14:20 Grief is like a wound
15:50 Times a person the body still looks alive
19:20 We should have 1 month compassion leave when someone close passes
25:00 Nice ways to give condolences
27:15 Understanding People's sadness
28:33 Be mindful not to touch or clean in the house without approval
29:45 Having the hard conversations before someone passes
31:30 Be honest when a person knows they are Dying
33:40 Did the Pilates help with the Grief
35:20 How she overcame the pain with Daily rituals
37:30 How the Gym stopped back aches
38:00 Why are breathwork session not available weekly, similar like going to the church
39:37 Common trands that she witnesses
42:00 Signed we get when a loved one passes
44:05 The grief courses she offers
45:55 Meditations to follow in English, French & German
47:15 Do not say you do not have time to Meditate
47:40 The Meditations find their way to a person when its needed
48:10 How a booked helped my trapped nerve
49:40 The different Meditations can help with language learning
50:00 Where they can find Syvlia
How to Contact Sylvia Wolfer
https://www.instagram.com/_sylvia_wolfer_grief_support/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviawolfer/
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Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Manuj Aggarwal, is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer TetraNoodle Technologies, an elite AI consulting company.
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About my Guest:
Manuj Aggarwal, is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer TetraNoodle Technologies, an elite AI consulting company. With a remarkable track record of driving transformative change, Manuj, through TetraNoodle, has touched at least 10 million lives and generated over $500M in value through his expertise in technology and AI. He has shared his insights at the United Nations alongside distinguished figures like the Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize winners, while President Obama and Bill Gates have recognized his work. With four AI patents to his name, Manuj is the perfect mentor to guide you through the transformative potential of AI and its benefits for businesses. Join us and discover the limitless possibilities of AI under the guidance of this visionary industry influencer.
What we Discussed:
00:00 Who is Manuj Aggarwal
01:45 Where did the Name TetraNoodle Technologies come from?
01:47 His 4 Patents
05:00 Making $2 a day to a Successful Entrepreneur
06:48 Will Good beat Evil in AI
10:25 Will AI take over Humanity
11:05 Ai does not always tell you the Truth
12:50 The 2 Books he wrote
13: 12 Firewalls to Protect our Data
15:10 What has Meditation and Ai got in Common
16:40 What AI tools he uses for his Podcast
19:30 Have the AI can interact with your knowledge
How to Contact Manuj Aggarwal
https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal
https://www.youtube.com/@manujagro
https://www.instagram.com/manujagro/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/
https://www.tiktok.com/@manujagro
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Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Welcome to the Speaking Podcast. Guest Vlad Tayman went from spending 20 years climbing the corporate ladder to total burnout, losing $150K trying to escape, and finally finding a trading strategy that let him replace his $250K salary trading just a few times a month.
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#VladTayman #trader #investment
Bio of Vlad Tayman
Vlad Tayman is the founder of Trader Foundation, a trading education platform built on a radical premise: busy professionals can learn to generate consistent income without chaining themselves to screens or gambling their retirement savings.His path there wasn't typical. After immigrating from Ukraine and climbing to Director-level positions over 20 years in corporate America, Vlad hit a wall—severe burnout, health issues, and the realization that success without wellbeing wasn't success at all. Trading offered an escape, but he saw most people approaching it wrong: chasing hot tips, trusting bots, or handing money to strangers who didn't care.So he built Trader Foundation differently. Drawing on his background as a training director, he stripped trading down to essential patterns anyone could follow. The model combines one-on-one coaching , unlimited support, paper trading until you're ready, and a written money-back guarantee. Six years and 100+ students later, the focus remains the same: teach people to fish, don't fish for them.
What we Discussed:
00:00 Who is Vlad Tayman
01:30 His Career to date
03:47 He does not take people's money butteaches them skills
05:50 Some people trade to make money for themselves and not their clients
06:30 Their Trust Pilot Reviews
07:00 The Process of how they work
09:40 Their Coaches trained with them
11:54 How he can simplifies the Metrics
14:21 Example with Netflix
15:00 Why you should
18:10 Can you trade with Ai bots
20:50 People Glued to their PC when Trading
23:20 Letting your Emotions get in the way of Trading
26:45 The Metrics and Training to simplify it
29:00 The Different Plans they offer
31:50 Using your Pension to Invest
33:30 93% Chance of Winning
34:50 What things can go wrong
38:45 His Trader Foundation Podcast
40:05 Social Media influencers are not the ones you take advice from
42:50 Should we track Pelosi
45:05 How the Coaches work
49:05 They share a lot of valuable information on Social Media
50:00 People are Skeptical of Trading
51:30 Positive reviews for the company
54:15 Where they can find Vlad
How to Contact Vlad Tayman
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Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Join Roy Coughlan as he welcomes Alexandra Cheo, a Toronto-based astrologer, spiritual guide, and international instructor with the Modern Mystery School. With 20 years of experience, Alexandra blends ancient wisdom with modern insights to help leaders and professionals align with their highest potential. In this episode, we explore astrology as a tool for self-discovery, how the Modern Mystery School empowers personal transformation, and why understanding your birth chart is like having a recipe for your life's purpose. We also dive into Alexandra's journey from reading her grandfather's astrology books as a child to becoming an international instructor, plus her insights on martial arts, boundaries, and finding your calling.
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#AlexandraCeho #speaker #spirtualhealing
Bio of Alexandra Ceho
Aleksandra Ceho is a Toronto-based astrologer, spiritual guide, and international instructor with the Modern Mystery School. With a lifelong passion for astrology, she combines ancient wisdom with modern insight to help leaders and professionals in healthcare and alternative health, legal and STEM-based professions align with their highest potential. With 20 years of experience under her belt, she joyfully serves those looking to supplement their careers with spiritual wisdom.
What we Discussed:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Who is Alexandra Ceho
01:20 What is the Modern Mystery School
03:50 Knowing who you are from stories
05:05 All types of Students ages & Nationalities
06:45 How her Astrology Journey began
11:25 Luna Cycle and 13 months
15:00 How relevant is your Date, Time & Location of Birth
18:25 Incorporating Astrology into your Business
21:40 Patterns she noticed with Entrepreneurs
23:35 If you are Lost and finding Yourself
27:00 What is the Aim of the school
29:35 Its hard to help someone if you have not being their yourself
30:50 The different Martial Arts she did
34:30 The confidence Martial Arts gives you
38:18 When I got Bullied and how I joined Kunf Fu
39:35 The different servies Alexandra offers
How to Contact Alexandra Ceho
https://www.masterthestars.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pallas.aleks/
https://www.facebook.com/MasterTheStars/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WqG10ar6whrf1YEG_db8g
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