In 2011, I wrote an article about Tall Poppy Syndrome. Sadly, it’s something Change Makers and Industry Thought Leaders STILL have to deal with in 2019. Even me. Just this week I had a run-in with someone who I've since come to learn has been a serial bully, since [...]
Are you disappointed that the content you’ve spent many hours creating isn’t generating the amount of new business you hope it would? Don’t be. Market research confirms the number of people who are ready to make a purchase right NOW, is only 3%. That’s an incredibly low number. Especially [...]
One of the benefits of being a Podcast Host is the continual learning and development opportunities you get through the guests being featured on your podcast, who are disrupting their industries. And, when one of those guests is your daughter – it’s an even bigger thrill! A while ago, [...]
Recently, a ChangeMaker asked me how she could increase exposure for her podcast. I'd been speaking at an event on the topic of raising your influence (and income) with a podcast, which was something she'd struggled with after publishing 26 episodes of her own podcast. Her question was valid, BUT not where [...]
Are you trying to build your reputation as an Industry Thought Leader? Then it's time to bust the following podcasting myths: You need an existing audience for your podcast to be successful AND get clients. You need to have hundreds of thousands of listeners before you can generate income [...]
Thinking of starting a podcast to tap into the power of on-demand audio but don’t feel ready, just yet? Twitter has recently launched an Audio-only Live Streaming function on Periscope that may just be a solution for you. While it doesn’t have all of the benefits of a podcast [...]
Almost daily, I’m asked by Change Makers and aspiring Thought Leaders: “How can I attract a global audience?” “How can I get my message out on a global scale?” “How do I get more impact and reach?” These are all important questions and one's that many Change Makers and [...]
Unsure whether starting a podcast is right for you? Then the following podcasting statistics may just change your mind, especially if you are struggling to capture and maintain the attention of your ideal client. Studies have shown that the average attention span is around 12 seconds. Which is why [...]
I was asked the question: “What is your advice for someone who is considering starting a podcast? What would be your three top tips?” I LOVE being asked this question as most people expect me to outline the various pieces of technology and microphone they need. Yet, they’re surprised [...]
In last week's article I answered the question: "Which is better? Video's, Blogs, or Podcasts?" This week, I'm going to answer three more questions I'm frequently asked in the video below, which are: How often should I publish my podcast? How long should my podcast be? How do I [...]