Get Good At Presenting Podcast with Lee Jackson

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  Ep 55: CBT therapist & ex-GP talks public speaking anxiety – Lee Jackson interviews Dr Lisa Tyrer 07.09.2026 1h 5min

  Ep 55: How CBT can help with anxiety both on and off the stage: Speaker Lee Jackson (https://www.leejackson.org) interviews Dr Lisa Tyrer, a former GP and now CBT therapist specialising in anxiety and burnout. They talk about CBT and its impact on presentation anxiety.In a recent conversation with Dr Lisa Tyra, an experienced cognitive behavioural therapist and former GP, we explored the impact of anxiety and burnout, especially in the demanding environments of work. Lisa shared her journey from being a GP to becoming a therapist, driven by her personal experiences with anxiety and burnout. Her insights shed light on the struggles faced by healthcare professionals and the therapeutic approaches that can help.Understanding Burnout in HealthcareLisa emphasized the unique challenges that NHS staff encounter, stating, "It's a really challenging job, and there's a lot of different challenging aspects about it." She noted that many healthcare professionals, including doctors and dentists, often feel isolated and unable to seek help due to their roles. The service she provides offers a safe space for NHS staff to receive confidential treatment, which is crucial for their mental well-being.The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)CBT, as explained by Lisa, is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. "The key to CBT is that it's an evidence-based treatment," she said, highlighting its structured nature and proactive focus. Unlike traditional therapies that may dwell on the past, CBT aims to change future outcomes by addressing current thought patterns."It's about getting a different outcome and changing the way things work for the future."Lisa’s approach to therapy is future-focused, encouraging clients to think beyond their past experiences and to actively engage in changing their behaviors and thoughts.Overcoming Presentation AnxietyA significant part of our conversation centered around presentation anxiety, a common issue faced by many professionals. Lisa explained how the brain's amygdala, which is responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response, can heighten feelings of anxiety when presenting. "Living in an amygdala situation is awful," she remarked, emphasizing the importance of understanding this response.For those who struggle with public speaking, Lisa shared practical strategies to manage anxiety. The goal is to shift the focus from the amygdala to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for reasoning and decision-making."When we activate that part of our brain, we're turning off the bits of our brain that do the other stuff."ConclusionDr. Lisa Tyra’s insights offer valuable perspectives on managing anxiety, particularly in high-pressure environments like healthcare. Her experiences and strategies not only resonate with those in the NHS but also apply broadly to anyone facing anxiety in their professional lives.To hear more about Lisa's journey and her strategies for overcoming anxiety, listen to the full episode.
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  Ep19 - Lee interviews award-winning International Speaker Steve McDermott - Part 2 11.03.2020 24min

  Ep19 - Lee interviews International Speaker Steve McDermott Part 2. Lee and Steve have an in-depth talk about all things speaking, confidence, humour, speaking prep and a great story about about a dog bite! Enjoy part two of this content-packed two-parter!  Steve's Biog: Steve is recognised as one of Europe’s funniest, most insightful, motivational speakers and facilitators. Steve is also a broadcaster, businessman and author. His book “How to be a complete and utter failure in life, work and everything” is an international bestseller. Steve has won the prestigious European Motivational Speaker of the year award three times. He is at https://www.stevemcdermott.com/me/ and https://twitter.com/stevemcthinking  Lee's book Get Good At Presenting is now out on Audible grab it now, it even has some extra content and an accompanying PDF too! Audible U.K... https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B084KV72BF/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-181647&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_181647_rh_ukAudible U.S... https://www.audible.com/pd/B084L1K6M7/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-181647&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_181647_rh_us  There may be an occasional "S-word" but nothin too rude I promise, hence the explicit warning on this podcast!
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  Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. Do this one thing for more engagement! 18.12.2022 1min

  Do this one thing when you are public speaking for more engagement.  A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting. You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
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  Ep 52: The Art & Science of Great Storytelling in presentations, host Lee Jackson interviews Dr. Simon Raybould for some well-researched top tips on storytelling 30.07.2025 42min

  (Video on Spotify/YouTube - audio elsewhere)In this podcast conversation, Speakers and Presentation experts Dr. Simon Raybould and Lee Jackson explore the art and science of storytelling in presentations. They discuss the importance of relatable stories, the techniques for capturing and recording them, and the impact of storytelling on audience engagement. Dr. Raybould emphasizes the need for stories that resonate with the audience rather than grand heroic tales, and he shares practical tips for speakers to enhance their storytelling skills. The discussion also touches on the moral implications of storytelling in the speaking industry and the role of research and technology, including AI, in improving storytelling techniques.TakeawaysStories should be relatable to the audience.Big epic stories can reduce self-efficacy.Finding stories requires observation and reflection.Recording stories helps in retaining them.Engagement comes from connection, not just entertainment.The hero of the story doesn't always have to be you.Moral implications exist in the storytelling industry.Research is crucial for effective storytelling.AI can assist in summarizing and understanding research.Small, incremental changes lead to lasting impact.Sound bites"Establishing rapport is a good start.""Your first job is to find the stories.""AI can help simplify research."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Storytelling in Presentations02:53 The Science Behind Effective Storytelling05:27 Finding and Capturing Stories08:07 Techniques for Recording Stories11:10 The Importance of Relatable Stories14:01 The Role of the Hero in Stories16:45 The Dangers of Big Hero Stories19:18 The Impact of Stories on Audience Engagement22:16 The Moral Implications of Storytelling24:58 The Role of Research in Storytelling27:37 Using AI and Technology in Storytelling29:38 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAll about Mastering the Art of Storytelling in Presentations.The Science of Effective Storytelling. Storytelling, presentations, audience engagement, effective communication, motivational speaking, research, personal stories, AI in storytelling, presentation techniques, speaker tips
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  Ep2 - 10 for 10 Part 2 - What Lee has learnt about speaking in 10 years as a professional - part 2 19.10.2018 21min

  In our second episode, Lee shares part 2 of his talk made at the Profesional Speaking Association's conference 'Inspire'. He shares with new speakers what he has learnt in 10 years as a Pro. Probably "The most honest talk I've ever heard about speaking". He shares about UK comedy legend Ken Dodd, why speaking in schools is not for everyone and the most important thing that many business speakers forget!
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  Ep21 - Tips for speaking remotely/online/virtually due to the Coronavirus crisis - an interview with Alan Stevens 27.03.2020 18min

  Ep21 - Tips for speaking remotely/online/virtually due to the Coronavirus crisis - an interview with Alan Stevens.  In the wake of the Corinonavirus lockdown, Lee speaks to speaker Alan Stevens who has been speaking remotely/online/virtually for many years from the comfort of his office! Alan has started a FB group too to discuss all things remote speaking. How do you speak when there are no live audiences at the moment? How do you speak well from your office? How to keep an audience engaged. We tackle and answer these and many more questions in this episode. Alans 'Remote Speaking' fb group is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/198972521395190/ and his website is here: http://www.mediacoach.co.uk/  Lee's website is http://leejackson.org/ and his book 'Get Good At Presenting' is now on audible too: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B084KV72BF/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-181647&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_181647_rh_uk
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  Ep25 - Speaking, workshops + wellbeing tips with guest Pam Burrows - People Booster! 20.04.2020 42min

  Ep25 - Speaking, workshops and wellbeing tips with guest Pam Burrows - People Booster. Pam is a very experienced speaker and trainer delivering important wellbeing work in organisations large and small. She is a fellow of the Professional Speaking Association and an-round fun person! Pam not only shares top tips for speaking, training and workshop engagement but also Lee gets her to tell us some ways for us to stay well during the coronavirus lockdown. Pam can be found here: https://pamburrows.com/ and Lee's website is here: https://leejackson.org/ Subscribe now for more episodes of down to earth tips for you to be the best you can be when presenting both on or offline.
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  Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. Prepare your talk the right way for your brain. 15.12.2022 1min

  Prepare your talk the right way for your brain. A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting. You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
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  Ep1 - 10 for 10 Part 1 - What Lee has learnt about speaking in 10 years as a professional - part 1 19.10.2018 22min

  In the first-ever episode, Lee shares part 1 of his talk made at the Profesional Speaking Association's conference 'Inspire'. He shares with new speakers what he has learnt in 10 years as a Pro. Probably "The most honest talk I've ever heard about speaking".
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  Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. How to stop being nervous when presenting. 18.01.2023 1min

  How to stop being nervous when presenting. A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting. You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
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  Intro to The Get Good® At Presenting Podcast - Season 2 01.12.2022

  Lee introduces a series of 19 one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds.  You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org
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  Ep14 - Stagecraft mastery, using mentors, experts and comedians! Lee chats to US-based Keynote Speaker Vinh Giang 11.10.2019 28min

  Ep14 - Stagecraft mastery, using mentors, experts and comedians! Lee chats to US-based Keynote Speaker Vinh Giang https://www.vinhgiang.com/  Lee has a great chat with Vinh Giang after seeing him light up the stage in the US in 2017. Vinh talks honestly about life, family, speaking mastery and how he combined magic and speaking to become the best version of himself on stage. There is also a great little geeky fact about a microphone that you'll love!
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  Ep24 - Top tips for speaking better online with guest Rob Geraghty 14.04.2020 29min

  In this episode, Lee interviews Rob Geraghty a presentation coach with a telecoms background. They talk about getting the most out of the online meetings and talks we have to deliver. They talk about 'virtual presence', being more punchy/conversational, the advantages of having a co-host and much more. Rob can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgeraghty/ and Lee can be found here: https://leejackson.biz And don't forget Lee's popular 'Get Good At Presenting' book is now available on Audible, you can get it via a free months trial or just buy it outright. Includes some extra content and an accompanying PDF too, just click here... https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B084KV72BF/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-181647&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_181647_rh_uk
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  Ep26 - Presenting post Covid-19 - what has changed and what has stayed the same? 29.04.2020 41min

  Ep26 - Presenting post-Covid-19 - what has changed and what has stayed the same? In this episode, Lee is interviewed live on Zoom by Richard Michie on the Marketing Optimist lunch and learn event. Lee reflects on what he thinks has changed since the virus and lockdown and what remains the same. They talk about technical stuff, body language, the events industry as a whole and answer questions from "the floor". Enjoy, and please do share and subscribe.
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  Get Good® At Presenting in less than 60 seconds. How to use slides well and kill death by PowerPoint. 05.01.2023 1min

  How to use slides well and kill death by PowerPoint. A series of one minute podcasts with tips to help you Get Good® At Presenting. You can find out more about Lee and his work as a speaker and presentation coach here: https://leejackson.org/
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  Ep7 - The art and science of great storytelling and much more with Lee's guest Alan Stevens aka The Mediacoach 14.01.2019 18min

  When a fellow speaker is in your hometown, I thought that at least I could do was to say hello, pick them up, take them to the train station and record the conversation along the way! In this episode, we talk about the art and practicalities of great storytelling and much more with my guest Alan Stevens aka The Mediacoach. We also talk about the sights of Leeds, David Bowie, Emmerdale, Victoria Wood, the PSA, Comedy and peoples insecurities on stage! Enjoy and learn with a fun chat with my guest Alan Stevens aka The Mediacoach - http://mediacoach.co.uk (P.S. People on social media can get a little wound up when they hear that you have recorded something in a car. So let me be clear: the recording device was fixed to the car and we do not touch it at all during our journey. We were in effect just having a chat in the car and happen to record it. No laws were broken in the making of this podcast, thank you!)
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  Ep16 - UK Election special! Lee interviews political presentation coach Graham Davies but not about politics you'll be glad to know! 06.12.2019 37min

  In this non-partisan, non-political (!) UK election special, Lee interviews Conservative MP presentation coach Graham Davies. Graham's clients are a who's who of the Conservative Party and he has worked with some of the most senior politicians in the land.  Beyond politics and policies though, this isn't a political podcast (!) - learn how a politician has to speak differently to other speakers and how some of the worst political speeches are also good to learn from too. A candid, fun and true learning experience with two people who are very different but come together to help you learn more about the art of science of speaking. They cover using lecterns, scripts. rehearsing, venue prep, using teleprompters and much more, enjoy. Graham Davies is here: https://grahamdavies.co.uk/ Lee is here: http://leejackson.biz
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  Ep9 - How to win a speaking competition with Lee's guest, the Award-Winning 'Speaker Factor' Champion Leon Bamforth 03.04.2019 32min

  Leon Bamforth is the current champion of the national speaking competition 'Speaker Factor'. Speaker Factor is the annual competition for the newer members of the Professional Speaking Associaton across the UK & Ireland. In this episode, Lee asks Leon to share what tips and tricks he took on board to go from a so-so speech to becoming the winner of a national competition in front of 200 professional speakers! You can find Leon at http://leonbamforth.com Ep9 - How to win a speaking competition with Lee's guest, the award-winning speaker Leon Bamforth.  Subscribe now to hear the other episodes full of tricks and tips for public and professional speakers of all levels. Always fun, always down to earth, with no jargon, and free!
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  Ep8 - Laughs and learning with Lee's special guest John Archer - Britains Got Talent Semi-finalist, BAFTA award-winning comedian and the first person ever to fool Penn and Teller! 08.02.2019 39min

  Ep8 - Laughs and learning with Lee's special guest John Archer - Britains Got Talent Semi-finalist, BAFTA award-winning comedian and the first person ever to fool Penn and Teller! In this episode, Lee and John have a relaxed conversation about how John went from being a Police Officer to a full-time performer. They also talk about the keys to speaking in larger venues, creating new material, remembering the order of your content, how not to get bored when delivering, getting laughs and much more. Two old mates talk comedy legends, speaking and performing. John is on tour constantly and is the UK's most popular comedy magician, he also teaches lots of new magicians in the art of on-stage banter and comedy magic. Enjoy. John's website is www.john-archer.com you can also follow him on twitter here.
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  Ep 32 - Lee speaks to Rikki Arundel co-founder of the Professional Speaking Association and a speech/storytelling expert 29.09.2021 39min

  Ep 32 - Lee speaks to Rikki Arundel co-founder of the Professional Speaking Association and an experienced speech/storytelling expert. Enjoy a fun and relaxed chat with Lee and Rikki, as they talk about how they met, their worst speaking gigs, top on-stage and online performance tips, how to find your real-life stories and how to fill a room when presenting. Lee: https://www.liinks.co/leejackson Rikki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikkiarundel