Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to write better pitches to book speaking gigs [Jay's go-to format]
Episode 63
The way we write pitches is broken compared to what actually works, all because of one nuanced but critical reality:
We're good at describing our talk…
4 months, 1 week ago
Content ARCs: how to own your ideas in the market
Episode 62
There is a very big difference between having a good idea and actually owning it publicly. In this episode, a means to re-think your approach to craf…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The metaphor and the magic: My take on AI in 2026
Episode 61
It's been a good long while since I've had a good long rant.
*Cracks knuckles.*
Let us begin.
Join the next cohort of Design My Signature Talk (starts…
5 months ago
My favorite story structure to captivate and teach
Episode 60
When you give a presentation of any kind, you don't actually have a captive audience. YOU need to captivate. This is a story structure that can both …
5 months, 1 week ago
Improving the signature speech of a marketing entrepreneur
Episode 59
Go inside inside my public speaking accelerator, Design My Signature Talk, with this clip from our final group call.
Watch the full video of this epis…
6 months, 1 week ago
My process for booking keynotes (the engine most overlook)
Episode 58
If you want to book more and better speaking opportunities, this is the episode for you.
I take a closer look at the process most speakers miss, not …
7 months ago
Scott Stratten: Keynotes say, "I dare you to look away"
Episode 57
There’s this THING that happens to a public speaker and storyteller that feels addicting. It happens after you’ve internalized your content and put i…
7 months, 1 week ago
David Burkus: Stories about others should still say something about YOU
Episode 56
The more experienced and accomplished my guests are, the more they tend to care deeply about the little things. They're the ones who could "wing it" …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
David C. Baker: Clarity comes *in* the articulation, not before it
Episode 55
When you’re an expert in something, it’s tempting to assume the role of your communication is to deliver something in an academic way. Instruct, advi…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Coaching call: Jay develops the premise of an entrepreneur and coach
Episode 54
Very excited for this one, my friend: I'm releasing a recording of a coaching call I had with entrepreneur Michelle Florendo, who runs a business cal…
9 months, 2 weeks ago