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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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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.
Join my SKOOL PodFather Community https://www.skool.com/podfather/about
Thank you to my listeners :)
Episodes

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

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

Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Dr. Brigitte Bojkowszky is a global Brand Identity Strategist, Business Educator, retreat host, and the visionary behind BridgetBrands. With a background that spans from the skies as a flight attendant to the boardroom, the university lecture hall for over 2 decades, and the entrepreneurial world, Brigitte helps individuals and organizations uncover their brilliance and build aligned, authentic brands that radiate impact.She is the creator of the transformative personal branding retreat I AM BECOMING, designed for high-achieving women in transition ready to reclaim their identity and rise into visibility.Brigitte is also the host of the BrandsTalk podcast, a sought-after speaker, and a bestselling author, known for fusing strategy with soul in everything she does.
#brandtalks #branding #BrigitteBojkowszky
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What we Discussed:
00:30 Who is Brigitte Bojkowszky
01:45 Lessons learnt as a Flight Attendant
05:30 What was it like living out of a Suitcase
08:15 Learning Not to have Fear fro failure
09:20 The different Flight experiences depending on Price
13:34 How do you want to Present yourself as a Brand
15:05 Should you brand as a Business or Personal Brand
19:18 The qualifications during her Career
25:05 Appreciating Further Education after you have work experience
26:53 The Mindset to leave a Job
29:15 You will Regret what you did not do
29:35 How did she connect with Students as a Professor
32:54 Self Care is Part of Branding
34:00 Her Podcast Brand Talks
38:05 Sometimes using other Interviews on her Podcast
39:55 The beautiful locations in her Retreats
41:55 Her Retreats 'I AM BECOMMING"
45:00 The beautiful Views get you into your Creative Zone
47:25 Her Books
How to Contact Brigitte Bojkowszky
* https://www.bridgetbrands.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bojkowszkyb/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbrands
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetbrands
* https://event.i-am-escape.com/i-am-becoming
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#marketing #irishman #speakingpodcast #professor #selfcare

Monday Oct 06, 2025
#341 The ABSOLUTE BEST Way to REKINDLE Romance in Your Marriage
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Cristie Cerniglia is a ridiculously happy wife after 30 years of marriage. Mom of 4 and Kiki to 2, she is passionate about helping women rewind their relationships back to the fun and romance of dating (with or without their husband's efforts)
#romance #dating #CristieCerniglia
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What we Discussed:
00:30 Who is Cristie Cerniglia
01:25 Witnessing her parents splitting up
04:55 THe Flaw with Marriage Counseling
05:40 The Women have the He He He syndrome
06:30 The Book that Changed her Marriage
07:14 How I see Women ruining a relationship
09:00 How Men can be selfish
09:55 How to get Your Man Back
11:30 We should be in constant dating mood
13:15 The importance of Self Care
15:45 Do not be a Drill Sergeant in the Household
17:40 Overcoming trauma and having friends
20:15 Husband want their wifes to be Happy
22:10 How a helping husband was hurt
24:20 It Takes Tiem to Forma New Habbit
25:00 How Do we know if you want us to Listen or give a Solution
26:30 The Book and Coaching that Inspired Cristie
28:25 When One person thinks they are not the problem
31:00 When you think a Relationship could not be saved
32:30 Early Bird dating a Night Owl
34:25 The Importance of Self Talk
36:03 Giving the Man Space and not giving him things to do
37:40 Resentment is the Poison that Kills Marriages
38:50 Its all about Self Respect
39:50 The 6 Intimacy Skills
41:00 The Power of Gratitude
45:00 There is Hope
How to Contact Cristie Cerniglia
https://relationshipswithamap.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiecerniglia/
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#adversity#irishman #speakingpodcast #relationships

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
#340 Influenced from Above - Brian Ahearn
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Brian Ahearn is a dynamic international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, coach, and consultant, Brian helps individuals and organizations apply research-based strategies to ethically influence people to boost results.
#sales #marketing #BrianAhearn
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About my Guest Brian Ahearn Brian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE and a faculty member at the prestigious Cialdini Institute.A dynamic international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, coach, and consultant, Brian helps individuals and organizations apply research-based strategies to ethically influence people to boost results.He is one of only a dozen individuals in the world to hold the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation and one of just a handful to have earned the Cialdini Pre-suasion Trainer designation. These credentials were awarded directly by Dr. Robert Cialdini, the most cited living social psychologist in the field of ethical influence.Brian’s first book, Influence PEOPLE, was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time. His second, Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents, was an Amazon new release bestseller. His latest, The Influencer: Secrets to Success & Happiness, uses storytelling to bring influence principles to life.Brian’s LinkedIn Learning courses have been viewed by more than 800,000 business professionals, and his TEDx Talk on pre-suasion has surpassed one million views globally.
What we Discussed:
00:22 Who is Brian Ahearn
02:20 The Meaning of the Letters after his name
03:35 How he got into the Dr. Caldini training
06:25 What he talked about on his 1 Million+ viewed TEDx Talk
08:00 Manipulation to get Sales ( High Pressure Sales)
09:30 Being an Ethical Influencer
9:48 Do Not Claim to have a False Sense of Scarity
10:10 It must be a Win Win Situation
11:00 Basing Your Price on What you think a Person can pay
13:15 Event Organisers looking for a 50/50 Split
14:40 His New Book Influenced from Above
17:14 Why the Story format Book helps people learn better
18:42 How did he Navigate his Writing Style
20:10 Hoe Brian organises his writing time
23:20 How he Used Ai to help with the Book
24:05 Has he created an Audio Version of his Books
24:40 Dallas Willards view on Soul, Heart, Mind & Body
28:00 The Power of Habbit
29:45 A lot of Young People returning to Religion
31:35 Do Not be afraid to Show Truth
34:00 When you must chase for Payments
36:50 His Linkedin Courses viewed by 800,000+ Business Professionals
39:05 How Does Linkedin Learning Courses work
40:50 We Need to Use Ai to our Advantage
43:20 Do Not have Ai do all the writing for you
45:10 Five Books that Influenced his Life
47:30 Has he Planned his next Book?
How to Contact Brian Ahearn
https://influencepeople.biz
TEDx Speechhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ZqO8POtgo https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfahearn/
https://www.facebook.com/IinfluencePeopleBrianAhearn/
https://x.com/BrianAhearn
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#RobertCialdin #influence #author #speaker #sales

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Chris Capuano is an entrepreneur, author, and sales strategist who went from broke and burnt out to building a seven-figure business from the ground up.
#sales #marketing #ChrisCapuano
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About my Guest Chris CapuanoChris Capuano is an entrepreneur, author, and sales strategist who went from broke and burnt out to building a seven-figure business from the ground up. In his book No Ceiling, No Excuses, Chris shares the mindset, hustle, and hard-won lessons that helped him break through self-doubt, scarcity, and limiting beliefs to create lasting success. With a background that spans union steamfitting, Uber driving, real estate, and high-stakes sales, Chris brings a raw, real-world perspective on entrepreneurship, communication, and personal growth. Today, he helps others break through their own ceilings, no fluff, no BS, just results.
What we Discussed:
00:30 Who is Chris Capuano
01:25 What are the 3 Parts in the Book
02:45 How to Navigate if you have an Alcoholic Parent
05:30 Starting as an Entrepreneur from 14 yrs
08:25 Trades people should be rewarded for the work they do and not just an hourly rate
09:30 Better to have 4 good people than 5 with a Slacker
09:50 Lessons learnt as a Waiter
12:25 How to Navigate a Horrible client as a Waiter
14:10 Stories as an Uber Driver
17:20 The Card processing company
18:35 How I was told a Credit Card Processing was coming to Europe with a MLM company
19:40 Getting a Client when they think the larger corporations are better to have
21:45 What is H.U.S.T.L.E.
24:05 How I realised that you can repeat a Speech
26:00 When did he start getting into Personal Development
28:45 Will there be more books
29:40 Why I find the Book enjoyable
31:25 Why hes happy someone Else did the Audio of the Book
How to Contact Chris Capuano
www.NoCeilingNoExcuses.com
https://www.youtube.com/@noceilingnoexcuses/videos
https://www.instagram.com/noceilingnoexcuses/
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Building Men and Charities Serving the Industry that fed you - Jim Tracy
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Jim Tracy is not just a successful bootstrapping CEO, he is a Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, podcaster, jet pilot and award-winning business executive.
#sales #marketing #jimtracy
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About my Guest Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy is one of the highest demand influencers and speakers on workplace culture in North America. His extraordinary life combines real life CEO experience with candid stories about adversity, resilience and team building. Having spent decades at the helm of multi-generational organizations, he understands the challenges of rolling out teams in a dynamic and changing marketplace. A client named him “The Curator of Culture”!Jim is not just a successful bootstrapping CEO, he is a Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, podcaster, jet pilot and award-winning business executive. He was inducted into the Wireless History Foundation's Wireless Hall of Fame, awarded the prestigious Bill Carlson Lifetime Service Award from NATE, and recently named a Business ICON of Idaho. Jim has founded, built, scaled, bought and sold multiple businesses. He testified before the United States House of Representatives. Tracy has been trained by F-15 fighter pilots and continues to fly an Eclipse 500 twin engine jet. He has completed over three hundred and fifty podcasts and authored three books. Jim has been married to his dream girl Sarah for 45 years. The Tracy’s have 5 children and 16 grandkids who call Jim “The Grampion”
What we Discussed:
00:20 Who is Jim Tracy
01:55 Where did the Name The Grampion come from
02:35 How I was called the PodFather
03:00 His Radio Show and Podcast
05:00 How he started being a Pilot
07:35 His Business Journey
09:30 The height of the Towers they worked on
10:15 Overcome the Fear of Heights
11:45 How he got into Speaking from Parents
13:00 Flying himself to some speaking gigs
14:00 How relevant is it to have an e-speakers account
16:40 His Book 'Building Men'
20:00 The Charitied of the industry that served him
24:15 They pay 97% out of the Charity
26:05 Having family members in the Business
28;30 Charity Pilots for Christ helping victims of Human Trafficking
29:37 The Different Awards Jim has Received
31:00 Is the US the only Country using Cheques
32:25 How the Funds help those injured
33:35 How he created his Blog
36:00 A bad Skiing Accident that could have lost his leg
38:20 How I had an accident on a Skiing Trip
39:35 Sharing the Stage with Marcus Luttrell
41:30 Recordinging the elderly so that you have it for future generations
43:13 Interviewing a guy who climbed the 7 tallest mountains46:15 Why he was happy with Someone else doing the Audio of his book
How to Contact Jim Tracy
www.thegrampion.com
www.thejimtracy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-tracy-istowerjim/https://www.facebook.com/TheGrampion
https://x.com/Towerjim
https://www.youtube.com/@jimtracygrampion
https://www.instagram.com/towerjim/
https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/48319/jim-tracy
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
The Power of Words and Breath: Dr. Jad Wehbe on Mindset, Healing, and Leadership
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Dr. Jad Wehbe is an international speaker and mind-body therapist with expertise in mental and behavioral health, chronic pain, and emotional stress.
#energymedicine #spiritual #meditation
About my Guest Jad Wehbe
Dr. Jad Wehbe is an international speaker and mind-body therapist with expertise in mental and behavioral health, chronic pain, and emotional stress. Holding a Doctorate in Physiotherapy and specialized training in osteopathy, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy, he blends breathwork, mindset coaching, and brief therapy techniques to promote personal growth, weight loss, and leadership development.As a part-time lecturer and certified hypnotherapy instructor, Dr. Wehbe also leads The Bridge Institute, an organization dedicated to educational programs and events that explore mental health, team dynamics, and the mind-body connection.
What we Discussed:
00:25 Who is Jad Wehbe
01:45 His personal Journey to get into this field
05:05 How he feels when he sees that all DR's do not investigate Alternative Health
07:40 How Stress Can Make You ill and my own personal journey
09:30 Can we being anti Stress tecniques into the workplace
12:00 Pain Management
13:05 If you have Lower Back Pain
14:35 How asking about your illness can make it worse
15:15 The Breathwork he Teaches
17:00 Re-birthing
18:40 Understanding Breathwork with Science
20:15 Not everyone in India are Spirtual
23:00 My own Breathwork Experience
25:30 Breathwork alone is not enough
28:00 Finding the Deep Root of the Cause
31:10 How to suggest an Alternative healing when people are not open to it.
32:35 Why does this happen
35:30 People are Harsh on themselves
38:00 Emotional Cyst
40:25 Some People do not feel Pride
41:40 You are responsible of Healing Yourself
46:20 How to Forgive everyone
48:00 Understand your flaws
49:00 People are their worst critic
49:50 His Hypnotherapy
54:45 Unhammer the Toxic language
56:30 How to do Affirmations correctly
How to Contact Jad Wehbehttps://www.thebridge-institute.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thebridgeinstituteLb?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=6aWeaOvXqsIDk8sN&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1FvQaMn2KR%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr
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