The Speaker's Edge

• 041: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Thanh Nguyen

  Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy interviews Thanh Nguyen about her inspiring journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt through public speaking. They share practical strategies for building confidence, including the importance of taking small, consistent steps and learning to accept compliments. Thanh explains how her background as an immigrant shaped her insecurities and how mentorship and community helped her grow into a successful leader and keynote speaker. Discover valuable insights on embracing courage, reframing negative self-talk, and using personal stories to connect with audiences.  Want to follow Thanh as she continues her journey? Click here to get your copy of Unshrink Yourself. 

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• 040: The Secret Determiner of Success & How to Use it to Your Advantage

  Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores the powerful role that setting clear goals and intentions plays in a speaker's growth and overall success. He shows how aligning daily actions with long-term objectives brings order, focus, and efficiency to both your personal and professional life. He also shares practical strategies for discovering purpose, cultivating self-discipline, and turning interests into lifelong passions. Discover actionable tips for building better habits and staying motivated on your journey to becoming the most impactful communicator you can be! 

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• 039: Why to Develop Your Speaking Skills & How to Start

  Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!  In this episode, Roddy Galbraith explores why developing speaking skills is crucial for personal and professional growth. He shares practical steps to get started as a speaker, addresses common challenges like imposter syndrome and overwhelm, and reveals how consistent, imperfect action leads to improvement. Roddy Galbraith draws on insights from John Maxwell and other thought leaders, offering actionable strategies for becoming an expert who communicates with impact. Listeners will discover how to craft compelling presentations, bring their messages to life with stories, and embrace the ongoing process of growth to inspire any audience.

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• 038: From Cradle to Conviction: How Early Experiences Shape Our Beliefs

  In this episode of the Speaker's Edge Podcast, Roddy Galbraith unpacks how our earliest experiences form the subconscious beliefs that drive our confidence, success, and communication.  You'll discover why many of your thoughts about who you are—and what you can achieve—were learned before you could even think for yourself. Roddy shares practical insights on changing subconscious beliefs, achieving self-image transformation, and overcoming the limits we unknowingly accept.  You'll learn how to:  Recognize and replace limiting beliefs holding you back  Reprogram your mindset for growth and confidence  Use public speaking as a tool for personal development  🎯 Ready to grow? Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to explore our communication skills training and leadership and public speaking programs through the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. 

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• 037: Are We Really Logical? How Emotion Rules Human Behavior

  Title: Why Emotion, Not Logic, Drives Public Speaking Success In this episode of The Speaker's Edge Podcast, Roddy Galbraith explores why emotion—not logic—drives human behavior and decision-making, especially in communication and public speaking.  Using engaging stories—including the movie that inspired a decades-long fear—Roddy explains how learned emotional programs shape our reactions, confidence, and speaking style.  You'll learn how to:  Apply emotional intelligence to your own public speaking habits  Overcome the fear of public speaking through awareness and practice  Build self-confidence as a speaker  Visit MaxwellLeadership.com/Speak to learn more about the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team speaker training programs and elevate your communication skills.   

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