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What Goes Into Building a Keynote That Conference Organisers Can Trust?
Discover the process behind developing a keynote that audiences remember. Michael Philpott shares why great keynotes are developed, tested and refined.
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What Mark Bowden Taught Me About the Version of Myself I Bring to the Stage
Michael Philpott shares how studying Mark Bowden changed the way he thinks about authenticity, body language and stepping onto a keynote stage.
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What Lisa Nichols Taught Me About Becoming a Better Keynote Speaker
Michael Philpott shares the lessons he’s taken from studying Lisa Nichols and how they continue to shape his approach to keynote speaking.
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Why Most Aspiring Speakers Never Get Booked
Former TEDx Speaker Coach Michael Philpott shares the biggest mistakes aspiring professional speakers make and the practical lessons that help speakers get booked, create impact and build credibility.
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The most important business lesson I’ve relearned in years
A conference keynote reminded me that great work isn’t enough if nobody experiences it. Discover why public speaking became the most powerful marketing strategy in my business and how visibility creates trust.
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Are You Trying To Be Understood Or Trying To Sound Smart?
Corporate jargon can make smart people harder to understand. Discover why clear, human language builds trust, curiosity and stronger leadership communication.
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The Most Interesting People in the Room Aren’t Always the Best Conversationalists
Some people are brilliant at asking questions but reveal very little about themselves. Discover why genuine connection requires curiosity, reciprocity and the courage to be seen.
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Why Award Winning Real Estate Agents Never Stop Learning
Discover why top-performing real estate agents continue investing in communication, storytelling, leadership, and presentation skills. Insights from Reese Barragar and the Barfoot & Thompson leadership programme.
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How to Handle Negative People at Work Without Losing Your Leadership
Learn how to handle negative people at work, protect your personal brand, and lead with confidence in toxic or high-pressure environments.
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How World-Class Training Doesn’t Stop When the Workshop Ends
Learn how to keep training alive after workshops using proven strategies to build efficacy, reinforce learning, and drive long-term behaviour change.
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If They Can’t Remember It, They Never Learned It
Learn how to design training that people actually remember using brain-based learning principles, novelty, and proven techniques for lasting behaviour change.
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Psychological Safety in Training: How to Create It in the First 5 Minutes
Learn how to create psychological safety in training workshops from the first five minutes using proven strategies that boost engagement and behaviour change.
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