Responsible for what they hear: Ryan Foland speaks with John Bates, a world renowned expert in leadership and communication, and founder of Executive Speaking Success, a leadership communication service. Ryan and John share insights about what they have learned about audience engagement, and how to go from being a good speaker to a great speaker, offering practical advice on how to empathize with your audience, and successfully build your speaking business. Listen to this podcast to find out: How to stop being nervous so that you can effectively share your ideas How reframing your perspective to be audience focused will transform your talks Why getting paid isn’t the be all and end all What event organizers are really looking for Top tips for leveling up your audience engagement skills