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The Speaker's Edge

Roddy Galbraith
The Speaker's Edge
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  • The Speaker's Edge

    084: Earning Pay Raises and Promotions with Effective Communication

    05/10/2026 | 22 mins.
    Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! 

    In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and HR expert Reanette Etzler explore proven strategies for landing a new job, securing a pay raise, and earning a promotion within an organization. They offer practical tips on standing out in interviews, including thorough company research and mastering the art of storytelling. You'll also discover the importance of connection, preparation, and positioning yourself as a leader ready for increased responsibility. Listeners walk away with actionable advice to grow their careers and communicate their value effectively.
  • The Speaker's Edge

    083: Event Mastery for Speakers: What You Learn from Producing Live2Lead

    28/09/2026 | 23 mins.
    Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! 

    In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and guest Kelly Merbler share how speakers can grow by running impactful events. Listeners will gain insights into the value of starting small, leveraging established event frameworks like Live2Lead, and curating both live and recorded content to fit their audience's needs. Discover the importance of working behind the scenes, including understanding event production and building strong relationships with technical teams. You'll also hear practical advice for aspiring speakers looking to build credibility, develop their skills, and create memorable experiences for their audiences.
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    082: Showbiz in Speaking: Mastering the Stage Without Letting the Audience Know

    21/09/2026 | 38 mins.
    Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! 

    In this episode, Roddy Galbraith and guest Momo Krasnoff explore the experience of speaking on stage at the International Maxwell Conference and the power of storytelling in connecting with audiences. They highlight the importance of preparation, authenticity, and balancing theatricality with genuine communication so that speakers can truly impact listeners. Momo shares insights from a journey that blends acting and public speaking to show how to refine stories that resonate with diverse audiences. You'll discover practical advice for your speaking journey, from selecting the right stories to building strong audience connections and using every opportunity to grow as a communicator.
  • The Speaker's Edge

    081: The Secret Story Structure of John Maxwell's Keynotes

    14/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! 

    In this episode, host Roddy Galbraith reveals how John Maxwell crafts impactful keynotes using carefully selected building blocks like personal stories, statistics, and teaching moments. He explores why John spends more than half of his keynote time sharing relatable and memorable experiences and shows you how to tune into everyday stories, refine your delivery, and bring teachings to life through real-life examples. The episode equips aspiring speakers with actionable strategies to create engaging, memorable presentations that truly resonate with audiences.
  • The Speaker's Edge

    080: The Speaker's Guide to Outgrowing Fear

    07/09/2026 | 19 mins.
    Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team! 

    In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the principle of emotional responsibility and how mastering this skill can transform both your mindset and approach to public speaking. He shares stories and practical examples illustrating how our feelings are shaped by learned experiences and how we can reprogram our responses to fear and anxiety. You'll learn about the process of systematic desensitization and how you can use it to step into discomfort as a path to personal growth. If you're interested in overcoming emotional barriers, this episode will prepare you to use speaking as a safe space to build confidence and resilience.
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About The Speaker's Edge
Welcome to "The Speaker's Edge" podcast, where we're devoted to helping you master your message and inspire your audience every time you speak. Whether you're a speaker, coach, author, or entrepreneur, this podcast is your home for advancing your communication skills. With years of experience as a professional speaker and speaker trainer, your host, Roddy Galbraith, as worked alongside top communicators, including John Maxwell. Each week, in about 35 to 40 minutes, we'll share practical tools and insights drawn from training thousands of speakers globally. We're kicking off our first episode with how anyone can develop unshakable self-confidence as a speaker. I hope you can join us and find your speaker's edge!
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