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Public Speaking And Persuasion Episodes

April 23, 2026

Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle Explained (And Why It Still Works)

For over 2,400 years, one persuasion framework has shaped the way we speak, influence, and win people over. From Aristotle to modern politicians, this system is still being used in the biggest moments today. In this episode, I break it down—and show you how to use it to win the room. 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 podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:...
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Jan. 20, 2026

Why Copying Great Speakers Fails: How to Speak With Authority Using Your Own Experience | Ep. 97

Ever watch a great speaker and think, "I wish I could sound like that"? Here's the problem: copying great speakers makes you worse, not better. In this episode, I break down Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech—not to teach you his style, but to reveal his process. The speech wasn't planned. It was a "rhetorical scrapbook" of material he'd been testing for years. When Mahalia Jackson yelled "Tell them about the dream, Martin," he had the mental library to improvise 4 minutes that ...