Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson

Episode 132. How To Impactfully Communicate Complex Information

In this week’s episode I talk with Dr Anneline Padayachee, a nutritional food scientist who bridges the gap between food science and nutrition.
This is a rich and delicious conversation about food science, nutrition and how to educate and inform all stakeholders in the supply chain.
Listen in to hear:
Anneline’s unique journey into science;
How she found herself an ‘accidental speaker’
her insights on the importance of effective communication in science, and
how she focuses on her audience to make the most complex of technical knowledge understood and practical
The conversation emphasizes the significance of making complex scientific concepts relatable and accessible to the general public, as well as the role of speaking in advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of nutrition.

Episode 131. How To Be The Dissenting Voice + AI ethics with James Gauci

In this episode, Cat talks to James about how to be the dissenting voice; in this case go against amovement of AI enthusiasts.
And, because it is such a hot topic, Cat and James talk about AI and its potential to automateprediction, decision-making, and content generation, as well as the need to align AI with humanvalues.
Listen in to hear about how:
 AI presents opportunities for automation in prediction, decision-making, and contentgeneration. Aligning AI with human values is crucial for responsible and ethical AI governance. Defining what is meaningful in AI requires subjective judgement and consensus on sharedvalues. Ethics and values play a central role in AI influence and how implementing them can bechallenging. Understanding ourselves better is essential for injecting AI systems with human objectivesand values.
Cat and James discuss the value of having differing opinions and authentic leadership,emphasising the importance of staying true to our values and being comfortable with uncertainty.
Learn more about James here https://www.ethe.ai/ and here https://cadent.au/
Connect with James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrgauci/

Episode 130. Authenticity in Copywriting with Melanie Campbell

Melanie Campbell is a holistic women's business guide who helps soul-inspired women 40+, grow their soul-aligned business by shining their unique light and working in flow with their energy.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of discovering and embracing our individual gifts and superpowers, the need to recognise and appreciate our own abilities, as well as the blocks and resistance that can prevent us from seeing our own potential.
Melanie also shares her approach to authentic copywriting, which involves using the client's own words and speaking from the heart to create a genuine connection with the audience. 
Listen in as to hear how to:
Recognise and embrace your unique gifts and superpowers.
Overcome blocks and resistance to see your own potential.
Use authentic copywriting to create a genuine connection with your audience.
Approach speaking and writing as interconnected forms of communication.
Focus on your soul-inspired messages and be of service to your audience.
This awesome discussion, Melanie encourages individuals to focus on their soul-inspired messages and to approach speaking and writing as interconnected forms of communication.
Connect with Melanie via her website here https://www.melaniecampbell.com.au/

Episode 129. Authenticity in Singing and Speaking with Mel Lathouras

Mel Lathouras, a singer and performer, shares her journey of helping others sing fearlessly and overcome the narratives that hold them back. She emphasises the importance of embracing fear as empowering and using it as data to uncover limiting beliefs.
Mel discusses the process of helping her clients move through fear, which involves having compassionate conversations with ourselves, exploring past experiences, and practical steps like setting performance opportunities.
She also talks about the transition from a ‘safe’ corporate job to pursuing a creative and entrepreneurial career, and the importance of authenticity in both speaking and singing.
Listen in to hear how:
Fear can be empowering when we view it as data and use it to uncover limiting beliefs.
Compassionate conversations and exploring past experiences can help individuals move through fear.
Setting performance opportunities and taking practical steps can build confidence in singing and speaking.
Authenticity is key in both singing and speaking, and it's important to be aware of any masks or personas we may put on.
Approaching speaking as a conversation rather than a performance can help alleviate nervousness and create a more authentic connection with the audience.
Mel's top speaking tip is to approach it as a conversation rather than a performance.
To connect with Mel on Instagram, head to https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/ 
To get my weekly Speakers’ Notes, head to https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/f/how-to-stop-rambling
To ask a question or simply let me know what you thought of this episode go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingconfidence  or
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Episode 128. Crafting Content with purpose, passion and profit in mind with Mel Daniels

Mel Daniels is a content strategist and podcast host and joins me to discuss the importance of authenticity and content in social media marketing. 
In this awesome chat with Mel, we talk about how social media engagement does not necessarily equal sales and that engagement rates have dropped significantly in recent years. She encourages entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners to focus on their core beliefs and values when creating content and to take their ideal client on a journey through the client journey stages of connect, subscribe, nurture, and convert. 
Listen in to hear how: 
Social media engagement does not equal sales; focus on your core beliefs and values instead. 
The different stages of the client journey and how to craft content for each. 
Her top tip for speaking with confidence and authenticity. 
Why short form video is currently the most powerful form of social media content. 
This is a fabulous discussion for anyone wanting to build confidence and authenticity, particularly in the online space. 
To connect with Mel on Instagram, head to https://www.instagram.com/meldbusiness 
To get my weekly Speakers’ Notes, head to https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/f/how-to-stop-rambling  
To ask a question or simply let me know what you thought of this episode go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingconfidence  or 
Take a photo of this episode and tag me on Instagram @catmatson 

Episode 127. Overcoming blockages and influencing impact in the public sector, with Georgie Smith

Georgie Smith is an expert in getting things done in the public sector, is the Founder of Upsides Training and the author of the book, The Formula for Impact, the young public servant’s guide to doing well while doing good. 
In this juicy and fun conversation, Georgie and I share our respective experiences in the public sector and how influencing decisions and getting things done can be done, without losing heart. 
Listen in to hear: 
The importance of effective communication and influence in the public sector  
The incredible power of storytelling in communication and influence  
 why it takes so long to influence conversations, decisions, and change in the government and public sector.  
How to remove friction and providing compelling stories and evidence to convince decision-makers.  
The most important traits a public servant can have – being present, humility and curiousity 
This is an awesome conversation for any public servant who is tired, frustrated and wondering if they can really make an impact. It’s also an incredibly powerful conversation for anyone on the ‘outside’ of the public sector, wondering how to be heard. 
To connect with Georgie on LinkedIn head to https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiesmithupsidestraining/ or visit her website at www.upsides.com.au 
To download my free How To Stop Rambling ebook, head to https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/f/how-to-stop-rambling 
And to ask a question about this episode, head over to the Speaking with Confidence Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingconfidence  

Episode 126. The Power of Authentic Storytelling with Michelle Pritchard

Learning to speak with confidence to establish authority in your industry is a journey – one that requires showing up, speaking up, being authentic and seeking help from mentors. 
And it’s just that journey that I’m discussing in this episode with Michelle Pritchard, founder of Aligned Business Consulting, who helps dental professionals who are wearing multiple hats to get back to practicing dentistry.  
In this episode, Michelle and I chat about her journey of transitioning from a practice manager to an advisor and establishing her authority in her industry, particularly by building her speaking confidence and creating her own speaking opportunities. 
Listen in to hear: 
How establishing authority in a new industry requires showing up, speaking up, and being authentic. 
How sharing real-life examples and stories helps build credibility and resonates with the audience. 
How Michelle invested time in confidence and speaking programs, like Toastmasters, to build her speaking skills 
How Michelle has moved from speaking spontaneously for only 27 seconds to delivering 2hour and 4 hour workshops 
Connect with Michelle at alignedbusinessconsulting.com.au 
Head over to Speaking with Confidence on Facebook to share your thoughts or ask further questions. 
Visit https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/ for details of upcoming workshops and programs and to get my FREE ebook, How To Stop Rambling! 
Leave a review, like or follow this podcast so other people can enjoy it and help me reach more people. 

Episode 125. Webinars that make an impact, with Jodi Porteous

As an accountant and an engineer earning “good money”, Jodi and her husband thought they were doing well with traditional models of household budgeting and saving. of what we were told worked in relation to household budgeting. It turned out, they could be doing a whole lot better.  
Jodi Porteous is a Money Management Coach who works with couples working in FIFO and remote mining towns to show them how to optimise their finances so that they don't have to live pay to pay. 
 
In this episode you’ll hear Jodi’s top tips for money management and saving for the things you want, as well as how she went from overwhelming her webinar audiences with all.the.things to delivering powerful, fun and meaningful webinars … with only minutes of preparation! 
 
Listen in to hear: 
 
Why traditional budgeting doesn’t work for most of us 
How to effectively save for those short, medium and long-term goals … without going without today! 
How Jodi changed from dry, data-heavy overwhelming webinars to enjoyable, powerful and easy-to prepare webinars. And saved herself HOURS in the process 
 
To connect with Jodi join her ‘FIFO Family Finances’ group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/445666642748609 or visit her website, www.intentionalmoney.com.au 
 
To find out more about the Impactful Presenters Program, visit https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/courses/impactful-presenters-signature-program  
 

Episode 124. Being Seen – The Power of Authentic Self Expression with Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor is a leading personal branding photographer and visibility mentor, renowned for her ability to capture the authentic essence of top-tier executives, industry experts and entrepreneurs. She is also the creator of the Leadership Visibility Breakthrough coaching program, empowering trailblazing women to confidently command the spotlight with unapologetic authenticity and impact … you can probably see now why I had to chat with her on the show. 
 
Listen in to hear our thoughts on: 
 
Why being visible is SO important in making a bigger impact and connecting with the people who need you most 
How to overcome imposter syndrome by showing up authentically and building trust with you audience 
Why and how articulating who you are and what you do is essential in creating a strong personal brand. 
How Rebecca has used speaking engagements can increase her visibility and make a difference in people's lives. 
 
You can find Rebecca at www.rebeccataylor.com.au, and https://www.instagram.com/rebeccataylorofficial/  
 
You can let ask a question about authentic self expression in the Speaking with Confidence facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingconfidence  
 
If you’d like to stop rambling and talking in circles, download my free ebook, How To Stop Rambling at https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/  
 
Leave a review or rate this podcast on your preferred listening app to share this story and the confidence to speak up and be seen with others so we can have more diverse voices being heard in the world.  
 

Episode 123. Intuitive Business & Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Chenae Carey

Chenae Carey is an Intuitive Business Mentor bridging the gap between practical strategy and intuitive guidance for her clients. In this episode we have a frank and honest conversation about being authentic, the perils and ‘ick-factor’ of ‘bro-marketing’ and how to use intuition and practical strategy to create a business (or career) you love. 
 
Listen in to hear Chenae’s thoughts on: 
 
How to discern what is intuition and what is not 
How our subconscious beliefs can lead to self-sabotage, and how we can change our patterns 
Why it’s so important to combine practical strategy with intuition 
How stepping out of your comfort zone is so important to creating magic in your life 
 
To connect with Chenae find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chenaecareycoaching or visit her website at www.chenaecarey.com. 
 
Chenae is a member of the Speaking with Confidence Facebook group, so if you’d like to ask us a follow-up question from this discussion, head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingconfidence  
 
And to download your own copy of How To Stop Rambling and get my weekly Speakers’ Notes emails, head to https://www.impactfulpresenters.com/ 
 
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