Let’s be honest: walking onto a stage and commanding a room isn't just about having "the gift of gab." It requires a level of unshakeable confidence that separates the hobbyists from the high-fee experts. But that kind of swagger doesn’t just fall out of the sky—it’s built. The real question is: where do you find that internal spark, so it serves your business and your audience? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome best-selling author and TEDx speaker Tara LaFon Gooch to pull back the curtain on how to build confidence and ensure your message lands with maximum impact every single time you step into the spotlight.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Gaining Confidence in Your Speech 0:00
• How Tara became a “corporate drop-out” 1:00
• Intelligence doesn’t equal confidence 4:00
• Can you be over-confident? 8:30
• Going viral…be clear, not clever 14:30
• Becoming a thought leader 20:00
• Getting your message out there 24:00
• See you next time 30:59

If you would like to up your speaking game and gain confidence in your speech, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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If there is one thing I’ve learned in over 30 years in this business, it’s that the speaking industry never stands still. The landscape is constantly shifting, and if you aren’t willing to evolve your business model, you’re going to find yourself irrelevant pretty quickly. To stay ahead of the curve, you have to be intentional about your growth. That’s why I am so thrilled to welcome Arel Moodie back to the show. Arel has his finger on the pulse of where this industry is headed, and today, he’s sharing exactly what you need to do to adapt, scale, and ensure your speaking business remains profitable in any climate.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Industry trends for 2026 with Arel Moodie 0:00
• The origin of Talkadot 3:30
• How Talkadot works 7:00
• Optimizing in the dark 11:15
• Fads vs trends 14:00
• Finding a niche 17:00
• Qualified leads matter 21:00
• Talkacon is coming 24:30
• See you next time 30:15

Strategy is everything. If you're looking to scale your business and stay ahead of the industry trends for 2026, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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We’ve all navigated those 'off' days that test our patience. But occasionally, the universe throws a curveball so massive it makes a standard bad day look like a walk in the park. This isn't just a hiccup; it’s the kind of disaster that requires a total mindset shift to survive. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my friend and former client, Paul Templer, to share his harrowing experience and how he rebounded to create a life of service and to continue finding joy through adversity.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• A bad day at the office 0:00
• This is more than just an off day.1:30
• I was a hot mess 13:00
• The power of language 18:00
• Lessons learned 21:00
• A healing journey 25:00
• Building resilience 30:00
• Adversity can bring great gifts 34:00
• Next time… 38:03

If you could use some inspiration to help you get through your next bad day at the office, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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