Play Big Faster Podcast

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jason Browne - MBA, author, TEDx speaker, and global public speaking consultant. In this episode, Jason shares his journey from reluctant public speaker to international keynote presenter, and discusses his groundbreaking TEDx talk "The Possibilities of Privilege." Learn how Jason is reframing the conversation around privilege from something negative into a force for positive change. Jason opens up about his work with a literary agent to bring his message to a broader audience through an upcoming book, offers insights into the publishing industry, and shares his philosophy on finding balance while pursuing multiple passions. Drawing from his recent speaking engagements in Australia and New Zealand, he emphasizes the importance of taking time to explore and recharge. The episode concludes with Jason's powerful three-part advice for entrepreneurs, including an introduction to the Japanese concept of Ikigai and why protecting what brings you joy is crucial for success. Whether you're an aspiring speaker, author, or entrepreneur looking to play bigger, this conversation offers valuable insights on turning your privileges into possibilities. Know someone wrestling with the concept of privilege? Share this episode with them - sometimes a new perspective is all we need to turn our privileges into possibilities.

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Victoria Mensch, an expert in entrepreneurial work-life harmony and burnout prevention. Drawing from her experience in Silicon Valley tech and corporate leadership, Victoria shares powerful insights on achieving sustainable success without sacrificing wellbeing. Discover evidence-based stress management techniques, including practical breathwork exercises and visualization methods that busy entrepreneurs can implement immediately. Victoria challenges the common misconception that success leads to happiness, revealing research showing that happiness actually drives greater success. Key topics include: • Recognizing early warning signs of burnout • Practical stress management techniques for entrepreneurs • The science behind sustainable high performance • Converting 'languishing' into 'flourishing' • Building burnout-proof leadership strategies Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or corporate leader, this episode provides actionable strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness while maintaining work-life harmony. Learn how to play big faster without compromising your well-being.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Swire Ho, "The Promo Guy," a seasoned small business owner since 2003 and host of The Small Business Show. In this episode, we dive deep into entrepreneurial strategies for identifying and engaging your ideal customers. Swire shares invaluable insights on business growth, including how to develop effective marketing strategies without a large advertising budget. Learn practical approaches to business planning, from identifying your target audience to transforming one-time customers into lifelong brand advocates. Discover how to leverage customer relationships for business success, implement strategic marketing tactics, and build a community around your brand. Whether you're focused on customer retention, referral generation, or building a stronger business strategy, this episode offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their small business effectively and sustainably. Don't miss Swire's expert tips on turning your brand into a thriving community and creating meaningful customer experiences that drive long-term success. Love the episode? Hit that follow button to never miss a moment of expert insights on growing your business smarter and faster.

Public speaking expert Juanita Wheeler reveals how to conquer your fear and use speaking to establish yourself as an industry authority. Learn her proven 3-part framework for crafting compelling speeches, discover why 75% of people fear public speaking, and get insider tips from her experience as head curator of TEDx Brisbane. Whether you're speaking to a small group or aspiring to take the TEDx stage, Juanita shares actionable strategies to help you champion your ideas and serve your audience effectively. Plus, learn the crucial difference between memorizing and rehearsing that can transform your speaking impact. Key topics: • The mindset shift that makes public speaking easier • A simple formula for structuring persuasive talks • How to tailor your message for different audiences • Behind-the-scenes look at TEDx speaker preparation • Tips for establishing yourself as an industry expert through speaking Hey there! Love how you're diving deep into public speaking strategies with us today. Want more expert conversations like this one with Juanita Wheeler? Hit that follow button right now to make sure you never miss our weekly dose of strategies to help you play big faster. When you follow, you'll get instant notifications about new episodes.

Are you struggling to build an engaged email list? In this episode, email marketing expert Paul Gowder reveals his "secret sauce" for turning casual subscribers into an active, thriving community. With over 1 million Facebook followers and multiple successful online ventures, Paul shares why most entrepreneurs approach email marketing backwards - and how to fix it. You'll discover why simple lead magnets often outperform fancy PDFs, how to craft welcome sequences that spark real conversations, and why having fewer engaged subscribers beats having a massive cold list. Plus, Paul shares his inspiring story of building businesses while prioritizing family time (including 42 trips to Disney World!). Whether you're just starting your email list or looking to revitalize an existing one, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement right away to boost engagement and build authentic connections with your audience.