Leadership And Business Communication Episodes

Most people walk into a pitch knowing what they're presenting but not what they're actually trying to achieve — and it shows. In this episode, Chris breaks down Mission, the third piece of the Speaker-Audience-Mission framework, using AIM (Ask, Issue, Minimum) to define exactly what winning looks like before you ever open your mouth. You'll learn why neediness in a pitch isn't a mindset problem — it's what happens when you've only got one definition of success instead of three. Want to work t...

Master your pitch framework to improve audience receptiveness. Learn how to read the room and secure better outcomes. Preparing for a big speech or pitch? Don't do it alone. Reach out to me and let's work together: www.talktochrismiller.com If you want to work through READ for your own pitch, grab the free guide: https://talktochrismiller.kit.com/226917b4f8 This is Episode 2 of Pitch, Please — a 10-part series breaking down the Rhetorical Stack. If you missed Episode 1 on Speaker (using the ...

Most pitches don't fail because of the idea. They fail before you even open your mouth — because nobody in the room knows who you are yet. Preparing for a big speech or pitch? Don't do it alone. Reach out to me and let's work together: www.talktochrismiller.com  This is Step 1 of a 10-part series breaking down the Rhetorical Stack — my system for engineering high-stakes moments instead of just performing them. Today: how to establish Speaker, the first piece of SAM, using a framework I call CASE — Credibility, Alignment, Stories, Edge. If you've got a pitch coming up and want the free guide to walk through it yo...

Join the next masterclass here: https://talktochrismiller.kit.com/profile This week I ran my first-ever live masterclass — 35 people showed up, 86% stayed the full 90 minutes, and one comment in the Q&A stopped me cold. In this episode, I walk through what actually happened, what I got wrong, and five lessons I'd give anyone thinking about building a masterclass or turning their expertise into something people pay for. Whether you're weighing your first live event or just trying to figure out ...

The world is changing - it's become a place where you can be anything you want to be. But there's something that determines where you get - and it's not your degree. It's how you COMMUNICATE. This episode is a presentation I've given in-person multiple times - and now I'm giving it to you all. The thesis is simple: GREAT COMMUNICATION creates GREAT OUTCOMES. But what are those great outcomes? And why does it matter? And does it even apply to you? Want to join my communicate with value m...

I have seen too many business owners lose out on pitches. I've been there before, prepared the wrong way and ultimately got the wrong result. Preparing for a big speech or pitch? Don't do it alone. Reach out to me and let's work together: www.talktochrismiller.com  In this video, I'm going to lay out the first 2 parts of my 3-part pitch prep guide. 🎯 Grab the free Pitch Prep Guide: https://talk-to-chris-miller-2.kit.com/8fa64ac712 I've used this two-layer system I use with executives, founders, and business leaders to engineer high-stakes pitches — from investor rounds to board presentations to enterprise de...

I started a podcast three years ago. It changed my career. 🎙️ Take the assessment to find out which long-form path fits your business: https://chris-u1zjvux4.scoreapp.com Here's why podcasting might be the most underrated business decision most owners will never make — plus a conversation with a new podcaster on what to know before you start. An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here. Support the show This podcast was produced by www.OPENFLOORMEDIA.com Have you enjoyed the pod...