Pat Flynn is the founder and host of Smart Passive Income podcast with 50 million downloads. He has created a massive community of online business owners and built SPI over the last 14 years. His YouTube channel has almost half a million followers. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to build your brand, gain visibility and influence to grow your business. You will learn directly from the OG himself on: • How to gain trust from your audience online • How to build influence and become...

When Kim Rittberg launched the video unit at Us Weekly, she had no idea it would sell for $100 million. This shows the richness of her 20 years of experience as a creative producer at Netflix, PEOPLE Magazine, and in TV News. She turns CEOs into thought leaders and her video content has been viewed 500 million times. In this episode, you’ll learn: The best way to establish your credibility How to build your video strategy for success The power of storytelling Conquering the fear of...

In this re-released episode, I chatted with Katie Stoddart, host of the Focus Bee podcast, to share strategies and insights on how to get rid of your anxiety before speaking in public. I share actionable tips to boost your confidence and take control of your nerves! I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 500+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy this episode, please take 5 seconds to give us 5...

Alan Stein has interviewed more than 2000 people, hired hundreds and fired a handful. He's worked at director-level roles at Facebook, Salesforce and Google. In this episode, we talk about how to nail the toughest interviews in the world- and Alan tells us how he aced his Amazon interview and got a job offer that he didn't even want. You’ll get insights into what interviewers and hiring managers are actually looking for in candidates who get 6-and 7-figure job offers. And of course -...

Meet Jahmaal Marshall, a mental health advocate, CEO and host of Listen Then Speak. Join us as we talk about his journey from going through depression and burnout to being a counsellor and top podcaster. In this episode, we share actionable strategies to overcome nerves and how he has built thought leadership in the somewhat saturated field of mental health. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 500+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on...

I talk to Jay Clouse, Founder of Creator Science. Jay shares his journey of building his business through speaking versus writing, showing up as an introvert, and connecting with his audience. . Discover why being authentic doesn’t always mean being yourself and get tips on how to get started in building your business as a creator. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 500+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you...

Join us on this empowering episode of "Speak as a Leader" as we talk about overcoming judgment and authentically expressing yourself. I chat with LinkedIn’s #1 Female Creator, Lara Acosta and we share simple, practical tips on overcoming criticism, finding your unique voice, and making a strong impact in the field of communication and personal branding. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 300+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and...

Richard Moore, founder of LinkedIn Client Accelerator, makes selling look easy. We talk about his strategy for getting clients using sales and content and how establishing a strong rapport with your audience can lead to more deals. We share tips and techniques to engage your audience and create meaningful interactions. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 300+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy...

Can public speaking help LinkedIn entrepreneurs become more visible? Ryan Musselman rose to the top 10% of LinkedIn creators within a year. Now he’s built an entire business on his LinkedIn presence. We talk about everything from using LinkedIn to making awesome content and how speaking can influence the credibility of your brand. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 300+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If...

Can speaking help content creators emerge from behind the keyboard? Jasmin Alić, a Fortune 500 copywriter and one of LinkedIn’s top creators, talks about the symbiotic relationship between writing and speaking. We talk all things LinkedIn, content creation and how speaking can build or break brands. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 300+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy this episode, please...

Can a nerve-wracking experience turn you into an impactful speaker? Omar Halabieh, Tech Director at Amazon Payment Services, talks about how he overcame his nerves and improved the way he spoke to improve his performance at work. We talk about how he built his personal brand through becoming an impactful speaker - both at Amazon and beyond. Watch the full episode to know the top 3 tips that will transform you into an impactful and powerful speaker- in any room or Zoom. I’m your...

Can AI enhance the way we communicate? Varun Puri has revolutionized the industry with his vision for AI-driven speech coaching through Yoodli. Join Varun, the CEO and co-founder of Yoodli AI, and I as we discuss how AI can potentially transform the way we communicate (and how the future is closer than we think). I’m your host, ⁠Nausheen I. Chen⁠. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 300+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy this...

Just because you’re an employee, it doesn’t mean you can’t have your own personal brand. Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, is the best example of an employee with an outstanding social media presence. Jason has navigated the transition from being viewed as a journalist to becoming a recognized expert and authority figure. He used his personal branding and speaking skills to build his thought leadership. Jason and I explore his journey of building a personal brand,...

I took an unplanned hiatus but I'm back! This week, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Katie Stoddart, host of the Focus Bee podcast. I share actionable strategies and insights into getting rid of your anxiety before you speak in public. 🔥 Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nausheenichen/ Join the Speak as a Leader community: www.speakasaleader.com Email: [email protected] All my links: https://linktr.ee/nsheen.i 🔥 Get in touch with Katie: LinkedIn:...

Jackie Hermes built her B2B marketing agency from $0 to 7-figures with no funding. And half of that is through building her personal brand. We talk about becoming a LinkedIn content creator and thought leader and how Jackie learned the art and skill of speaking well. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 100+ leaders in 6 countries speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy this episode, please take 5 seconds to...

Marianna Kinnee has been growing at the same company for the past 21 years. That company is The Home Depot. Hear from Marianna how she grew from a business analyst to a senior manager at a billion dollar company- and the lessons in speaking she's learned along the way. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 70+ leaders in 6 countries speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy this episode, please take 5 seconds to...

Navin Goyal is a venture capitalist and co-founder at Loud Capital. He's raised millions of dollars and funded hundreds of companies with his mantra of "venture for people". So how do you speak to investors and get funded? Navin shares actionable advice and hard-learned lessons in this vulnerable conversation. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 70+ leaders in 6 countries speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you...

Melanie Borden is a true force of nature. With almost 200K followers on LinkedIn, she's ranked among the top 150 creators on the platform worldwide. She's built her entire business through her personal brand - on LinkedIn as well as through speaking at events. In this super memorable conversation, we dive into how she speaks with influence, authority and relatability. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 100+ leaders in 6 countries...

You don't need a "leader" in your title to show up as one. Don Davis, senior Vice President at the New York Shipping Exchange talks to me about how he learned to speak as a leader no matter what, where or who he was talking to. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen, a leadership communications coach from the world of PR, marketing and training at Fortune 50 companies. If you enjoy this episode, please take 10 seconds to give us 5 stars. As a young podcast, you have no idea how MUCH of a...

In this special edition of Speak as a Leader, I get interviewed by Anshuman Tiwari (Speak Better podcast). I share my signature strategies on: Speaking with high impact anywhere How to find inspiration How to find out how good you really are at speaking in public. Catch the full video of the live event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1KBF66OSno 🔥 Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nausheenichen/ Join the Speak as a Leader community:...

Bret Packard is a story of success achieved through sheer hard work, persistence, exponential learning and putting up antennas. Metaphorically speaking of course. When Bret was a child, he got his first radio. "I just thought it was the coolest thing to be able to set up a big antenna on the telephone poles and with fishing line and, and set it up and listen to the BBC in London. My dad said, "Brett, you know, it's amazing- in our backyard, there are thousands of radio signals, both...

Speaking in public is like a black box. All you see are either AMAZING or average speakers, but you rarely see what goes on behind the scenes. In this episode of Speak as a Leader, I tackle some of the most common questions that YOU asked about how to nail speaking to an audience. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach.  I’ve helped 70+ leaders in 6 countries speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person. If you enjoy this episode, please take 5...

Daisy Dominghini is no stranger to speaking in the most intimidating of rooms. She's built her career from an account manager to now becoming the Managing Director for EMEA at Gary Vee's VaynerMedia. And along the way, she's learned to speak with clarity, charm and confidence.  Check out our conversation where we talk about Daisy's journey as a high performer and a woman finding her own confidence when she speaks up in any situation. I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a public speaking...

Marco Andre and I both worked at Procter & Gamble.  But that’s not how I know him.  He worked at Google for 16 years.  Also not why I know him. He’s the Executive director and global head of customer experience at Novartis. But I know him because he went viral on LinkedIn for building LEGO.  After a decade and a half at Google, Marco took a sabbatical and started building LEGO and built and built till LEGO took over his apartment.  In this episode, we don’t talk about LEGO.  We...