samurai seven:

Video Training

for speakers


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samurai seven:

Video Training

for speakers


start here

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Welcome to the Samurai Seven video series. Throughout the year, we will bring you free training on all aspects of speaking, seven episodes at a time. Your message matters and we look forward to seeing you in the spotlight. Enjoy the adventure.

Choose from any topic that most interests you.

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Talking Tactics

7 Episodes




One change in tactic can become transformational to our speaking career. In this series, we'll look at seven different tactics that you can put to use immediately. Enjoy!


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Talking Technique

7 Episodes




In Improv, all we need is a simple prompt - sometimes it's only one word - to initiate characters...and a world...and feelings...and a story. As speakers having a prompt can help us develop a new habit or discover a new idea or trigger a memory. In this series, Alan and I are going to challenge you with one of my favorite prompts: "Why don't you..." Game on!


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Client Confidential

7 Episodes




As a speaking strategist, I am asked a lot of questions. Every day. All the time. I’ve noticed patterns in these inquiries and there are certain questions that I can predict new clients will ask every time. To help everyone, I am going to share both these questions and my answers… with you!

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Developing Delivery

7 Episodes




As speakers, how we move our body is as important as the words that come out of our mouth. When we choose to focus on Developing our Delivery, this allows us to create an unforgettable experience for our audience. One that lasts long after we have left the stage


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Lateral Lessons

7 Episodes




Lateral Lessons allow us to take skills we've acquired in one area of our lives and apply them to another realm. When we do this we can accelerate our growth and our training at the same time. As speakers especially, there is an opportunity to add depth to our teaching and messaging through the exploration of lessons we've learned learned in all facets of our lives.

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Road to the RED CIRCLE

7 Episodes




High-stakes short-form Talks have the ability to challenge beliefs, alter perspectives, transform lives. When you put in committed effort to cleverly craft and diligently deliver these messages, you can affect change on a global scale.

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Sharpening Skills

7 Episodes




Being a world-class speaker is hard work. There are multiple aspects of your craft to pay attention to. When we take the time to sharpen each of our skills again and again, the more unforgettable we will become.

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Outthinking Obstacles

7 Episodes




You will be tested constantly to see how committed you are to your craft. Decide to take a strategic approach to battling your challenges and victory will be waiting for you.

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Managing Mindset

7 Episodes




Your own mind will be your greatest resistance at times. When you choose to find the adventure often right in front of you, that’s when the magic happens.


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storytelling secrets

7 Episodes




As you work to improve this art, you will find that you build trust, spark curiosity and create an experience in the minds of your audience.


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Mindful Memorization

7 Episodes




When you are willing to get your fingernails dirty and do the hard work behind the curtain of committing your ideas to memory, your audience will thank you.


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crafting content

7 Episodes




When creating your content, have a clear and unique point of view. We want to hear your ideas because they matter!


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polishing performance

7 Episodes




If you want to be unforgettable, you have to be willing to get your hands dirty and put in the work. The greatest speakers have spent thousands of hours honing their craft.


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major mistakes

7 Episodes




As much as we strategize and plan, things are not always going to be without speed bumps. It’s how we respond to those unexpected occurrences that shows the world who we really are.


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Rehearsal Rituals

7 Episodes




Your rehearsal matters. When you create rituals around your training, you will see your skills improve rapidly.


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