In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with crisis communications and media relations expert Jennie Zetterström to explore what really happens when the cameras turn on.

She has spent more than 20 years helping leaders, organizations, and public figures communicate in high-pressure situations where a single sentence can change public perception.

Together they unpack why so many media interviews go wrong, why business communication doesn't work in front of journalists, and how trust has become the most valuable skill in a world shaped by AI and constant information overload.

Jennie also shares the surprising lessons she learned long before becoming a communications consultant, how working as a waitress taught her to read people, adapt to different audiences, and build genuine trust through communication.

They talk about:

• Why smart leaders fail media interviews
• The difference between business logic and media logic
• Why preparation matters more than perfect delivery
• The biggest mistakes executives make on camera
• Why trust is becoming the most important communication skill
• How to adapt your message without losing authenticity
• The communication lesson Jennie learned waiting tables that still shapes her coaching today

Whether you're preparing for a podcast, an interview, a keynote, or a difficult conversation, this episode offers practical lessons on communicating with clarity, confidence, and credibility when the stakes are highest.

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Website: https://www.buzzmore.se/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-zetterstr%C3%B6m-4a447a75/

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In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Swedish stand-up comedian and content creator Tomas Kaminski to explore what comedians understand about communication that most public speakers never learn.

Tomas shares how a career in teaching unexpectedly led him to the comedy stage, why making people laugh creates trust, and how bombing in front of a live audience became one of his greatest teachers.

The conversation goes far beyond comedy. They unpack the psychology of attention, the importance of preparation, why likability matters before authority, and how building an audience is just as important as building a great presentation.

Whether you're a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or simply someone who wants to communicate with more confidence, this episode offers practical lessons from one of the toughest stages in the world.

They talk about:

Why laughter instantly builds trust

What public speakers can learn from stand-up comedians

The reality of bombing on stage (and why it makes you better)

How comedians adapt when jokes don't land

Building an audience before building a business

Why preparation beats talent

The importance of finding your own voice

Growing a personal brand through consistency instead of shortcuts

If you've ever wondered how comedians can hold a room full of strangers for an hour, this conversation reveals principles that apply to every presentation, keynote, pitch, and business conversation.

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Website: https://www.instagram.com/tomas.kaminski/?hl=en

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Linkedin: https://se.linkedin.com/in/tomas-kaminski-80b91280

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In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and leadership consultant Jim Koetting.

Jim shares lessons from decades of building businesses, leading teams, speaking on stage, and helping organizations improve performance through better communication and stronger leadership.

They explore why leadership problems are often communication problems, how AI is changing the workplace, and why technology can amplify both great leaders and bad ones.

Jim also discusses the ideas behind his book Hijacked, explaining how screens, dopamine, and constant distraction are changing the way people think, communicate, and connect with others.

They talk about:

• Why AI makes you more of what you already are
• The communication skill every leader needs
• Why relationships matter more than talent
• How distraction is affecting modern workplaces
• Why listening is one of the most powerful leadership skills
• Building authority through public speaking

If you're interested in leadership, communication, public speaking, AI, productivity, or building stronger relationships, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

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Website: https://www.jimkoetting.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkoetting1/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkoetting

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Are you losing people during presentations?

Is it the topic? Is it the speaker? Or is it something deeper?

In this episode we sit down and explore why some speakers can make the most boring topic sound fascinating while others can make skydiving sound boring. Lucas and Alex break down the real reasons you might be losing an audience, the mistakes that kill attention and why trying to sound "professional" often has the opposite effect.

They talk about:

• The real reason audiences lose interest

• Why filler words can destroy credibility

• The fastest way to kill a room in the first minute

• Storytelling vs. audience interaction

• Why people remember stories but forget information

• The danger of following presentation templates

• How to make even "boring" topics engaging

• Why being human beats being professional

If you've ever wondered why some presentations captivate a room while others make people reach for their phones, this episode will change the way you think about public speaking.

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In this SPEAKERx edition of The Public Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Jonas Frydal, leadership expert and bestselling author.

He shares why leadership it's about creating environments where people feel safe enough to speak up, contribute ideas, make mistakes, and grow.

The conversation explores the difference between management and leadership, why human connection matters more than ever in the age of AI, and how leaders can build stronger teams by focusing on people instead of processes.

Jonas also takes us behind the scenes of his SPEAKERx Signature Talk, where he explores an unexpected idea: the opposite of tyranny is play.

They also talk about:

• How to build psychological safety inside teams

• The challenge of turning years of leadership experience into a 10-minute Signature Talk

• The role of self-leadership in personal and professional growth

• What most leaders get wrong about influence and authority

If you've ever managed a team, worked under a difficult leader, or wondered how great leaders create trust, this episode offers a fresh perspective on leadership, communication, and human connection.

Do you want to watch Jonas’ full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/Oc2n1SCWeD0?si=FwEHuPC6HTQ5WwE8

Website: frydal.se

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jonasfrydal

Newsletter: nyhetsbrev.frydal.se

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In this SPEAKERx edition of The Public Speaking Podcast, we sit down with Tamara Christmann Olofsson, entrepreneur and speaker focused on personal development and leadership.

For nearly two decades, her work building adventure parks Tamara has seen people all the time standing up in the trees on the heights and has helped them face something most of us try to avoid: fear.

Tamara shares the childhood dream that eventually became her business, the lessons she learned from helping people step outside their comfort zones, and how SPEAKERx helped her discover that her personal story was actually the foundation of her message.

They talk about:

• Why courage is not the absence of fear
• The difference between listening to fear and obeying it
• Finding your unique voice as a speaker
• Turning life experiences into a signature talk
• Emotions are the most powerful topic in our stories.
• The belief that keeps people stuck waiting

If you've ever felt like you need more confidence before taking action, this conversation might change the way you think about fear, courage, and being ready.

Do you want to watch Tamara’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/VmpfwU0MhiI

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaraupzone

Webpage: https://upzone.se/

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In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Ben Sherry, speaking coach, live-event strategist, and founder of The Live Event Studio, to talk about the gap between having ideas and actually putting them into the world.

The conversation explores why public speaking is becoming more valuable in the AI era, how live events create trust faster than online content, and why so many smart people stay invisible simply because they never share their ideas out loud.

They also announce the launch of SKOOLx, a public speaking competition designed to help people build and deliver their own signature talk in front of a real audience.

They talk about:

• Why speaking opportunities matter more than endless preparation
• The difference between practicing speaking and truly connecting
• How live events build trust faster than content
• Why AI makes human communication even more valuable
• Ben’s journey from teacher to live-event strategist
• The emotional side of learning to speak publicly
• The launch of SKOOLx and the chance to win a full SPEAKERx experience

If you’ve ever struggled to put your ideas into words, felt invisible online, or wanted to become more confident speaking in front of people, this episode will push you to finally stop hiding what you have to say.

Here’s the link to the biggest public speaking competition: https://headgain.com/skoolx

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Linkedin: https://tw.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-sherry1

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In this episode, Lucas and Alex sit down with Jutta Wohlrab, women’s health expert, speaker and recent winner of a Global Leadership Award.

Jutta shares the deeper story behind her SPEAKERx signature talk and why her mission has always been bigger than public speaking itself.

She talks about why women are still forced to adapt to systems that were never designed for them, the difference between fighting men vs changing culture, and why real leadership today requires courage, balance, and honesty.

Throughout the conversation, they explore what makes a speaker unforgettable, why “filler is killer” and what it actually means to leave a dent in the audience.

They talk about:

• Why the system is the problem in society for women.
• Turning lifelong passion into a signature talk
• The brutal but necessary process of simplifying a message
• How SPEAKERx helped sharpen her delivery
• Why bold speakers create emotional impact
• The speaking habits that instantly weaken authority
• Winning a Global Leadership Award anonymously through written impact alone

If you’ve ever felt called to speak about something bigger than yourself, this episode will remind you why your voice matters..

Do you want to watch Jutta’s full Signature Talk? Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/VBopc5LVAuI

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juttawohlrab

Webpage: https://elementsofbirth.de/

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