Every leader is a public speaker whether they think of themselves as one or not. Every team meeting, every one-on-one, every moment you stand in front of your people and try to move them toward something — that is public speaking. And most leaders were never taught how to do…
Executive coach John Gallagher was 28 years old when he got his first leadership responsibility — and he had no idea what he was doing. In this clip he gives the three most important pieces of advice he wishes someone had told him: find a mentor who will walk with…
John Gallagher has a simple test for identifying uncommon leaders — and it has nothing to do with your title, your résumé, or your revenue. It's the shopping cart in the parking lot. Do you return it when no one is watching, or do you leave it for someone else?…
John Gallagher asked God to increase his territory — meaning his business. What he got instead was a surprise promotion at his church that put him over two departments he never asked for. This story is a reminder that when you surrender your ambition to something bigger than yourself, the…
John Gallagher built a thriving executive coaching business — hitting revenue targets, growing his pipeline, improving profitability — but something was missing. His business mentor pointed out a blind spot that stopped him cold: he was living his faith everywhere except in his work. If you're a faith-driven leader who…
What does it mean to be an uncommon leader? John Gallagher has a definition that will stick with you, and it starts with a shopping cart in a parking lot. This week John joins Jon and Coach Jim for a conversation about faith, business, the moment a 2.3 performance review…
If you want to structure any presentation — a business pitch, a keynote, a team meeting, even a difficult conversation — this HOW TO framework from public speaking expert Cindy Skalicky is the most practical tool you'll find. H: Hook me. O: Orient me. W: Win me. T: Tell me…
Audiences are distracted, scrolling, and mentally checked out faster than ever. So how do the best speakers hold a room? Cindy Skalicky shares one of her most practical tools: sentence starters that stick. Phrases like "The number one problem with..." or "I'll never forget the day I..." act like pattern…
One of the most common storytelling mistakes leaders make in presentations: they go too long. Public speaking coach Cindy Skalicky explains that a well-placed story in a business presentation should be no more than five or six sentences — short, chiseled, and out. The goal isn't to impress people with…
Data persuades. But storytelling? It transports. Public speaking expert Cindy Skalicky reveals why storytelling is 13 times more powerful than presenting a fact — and why the best leaders, executives, and communicators lead with narrative instead of numbers. When you tell a story, your audience enters a scene. They meet…
What was Jesus Christ known for?" The answer — master storyteller. So why weren't they telling stories? This clip is a masterclass in why storytelling isn't optional for leaders, speakers, pastors, or anyone who wants their message to actually land. If you're delivering any kind of speech or presentation without…
Think of the best speaker you've ever heard. Now ask yourself — were they speaking fast? Not a chance. Public speaking coach Cindy Skalicky explains why speaking slowly is one of the most powerful and most overlooked delivery techniques for leaders, executives, and presenters. Slowing down isn't a weakness —…
Most speakers walk into a room asking the wrong question. "What do I need to tell my audience?" sounds logical — but it's the #1 mistake that kills presentations before they even begin. Public speaking coach Cindy Skalicky breaks down the shift in mindset that separates forgettable speakers from unforgettable…
Every speaker coach says "know your audience." But public speaking expert Cindy Skalicky pushes further: you have to actually try to be them. She walks through a powerful mindset exercise she uses in her workshops — closing your eyes, sitting in the last row of the auditorium, and experiencing your…
Most leaders prepare a presentation by asking the wrong question. Cindy Skalicky has spent her career helping them ask the right one instead, and the difference is everything. This week Cindy joins Jon and Coach Jim to talk about what it actually takes to move an audience from the red…
Nobody cares how smart you are. The most magnetic leaders in any room know this one truth: being genuinely interested in others is infinitely more powerful than trying to impress them. Chad Coe shares the secret that's made him one of the most connected people in business. 🔑 networking tips…
Money doesn't create happiness — but it creates options. And options create experiences. And experiences create happiness. Chad Coe breaks down the "Die With Zero" philosophy and why waiting for retirement to live your best life is the wrong play. Take the trip. Make the donation. Invest now. 🔑 personal…
In third grade, Chad Coe was placed in a special ed classroom — padded walls, no desks, a cattle prod. He felt out of place. He felt different. Fast forward: he's now one of the top financial advisors in the country. His secret? Only do what you love. Delegate the…
Crisis moments can't be rehearsed — but they CAN be prepared for. Chad Coe reveals his go-to mental strategy for staying grounded when the pressure is at its highest: breathe, slow down, and trust that doing things at your own pace is exactly right. This is how elite performers thrive…
How long does confidence actually take to build? According to Chad Coe's cognitive coach — not long at all. The formula is shockingly simple: practice it, make it repetitive, show up. You're not building a skill, you're training a muscle. And muscles respond fast. 🔑 mindset shift | neuroplasticity |…
Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you build by showing up. Leadership coach Chad Coe breaks down the real reason confident people stay confident: feedback loops, authentic listening, and asking better questions. If you've ever felt like you're faking it, this one's for you. 🔑 Leadership confidence…
What does it take to walk up to Jamie Dimon, Paul McCartney, or the CEO of a Fortune 100 company and start a conversation? Chad Coe has done all of that and more, and his answer to how he got there will surprise you. This week Chad joins Jon and…
Most people think active listening = just staying silent. Wrong. True active listening means nothing else is going on in your mind — no planning your next response, no reacting. And when something stirs a strong emotion? Don't act on it right away. Reflect first. That's where real communication begins.…
🔴 Authoritarian: "My way or the highway." 🟡 Laissez-faire: Low expectations, low consequences. 🟢 Authoritative: High expectations + high praise + real consequences. This is the one experts recommend — and it's backed by research. Are you showing up as the parent (or leader) you want to be? Learn more…