Steve Jobs' 14-minute commencement address at Stanford University violated many of the "inviolable" rules of public speaking. Yet, it is the most popular commencement address in history. Listen and learn why!

Russell Brand Knocks Out Heilemann

Mar 17th, 2023 16m 11s

Russell Brand and MSNBC's John Heilemann argue on the Bill Maher show. Brand scores a decisive victory. Listen and learn how Brand uses body language, literary, and rhetorical devices to claim victory.

Speakers And PowerPoint -What's The Deal?

Mar 6th, 2023 8m 28s

PowerPoint and other presentation software are now ubiquitous in the workplace. But is it wise for speakers to use them? In this episode, Dan answers the question.

How to Speak with Your Body

Feb 27th, 2023 9m 11s

In addition to their words, every great speaker communicates with their body. Listen to learn five things all master speakers do.

Finding the Inspirational Leader Within

Feb 21st, 2023 13m 15s

Experts claim "inspiring others to high performance" is the single most important core competency a leader possesses. Dan reveals the six "must haves" for being an inspirational leader. Additionally, he reveals seven supplemental competencies t

Invisible Ships - The Anatomy of Mass Hypnosis

Jan 24th, 2023 20m 2s

Dan follows up on a previous podcast about the ubiquity of hypnosis. In this podcast, using 9/11 as an example, he explains how governments and aligned institutions hoodwink their populations using mass hypnosis.

A Master Lesson in Persuasion by the Most Unlikely Fellow

Aug 30th, 2022 14m 34s

Hear how Dan came to discover Fred Rogers as he analyzes his testimony before a senate subcommittee. Mister Rogers' understated elegance was both masterful and timeless—as he delivered a textbook example of Aristotle's rhetorical triangle.

Thoreau On Walden Pond - 5 Lessons That Still Echo

Jul 3rd, 2022 13m 5s

Dan reveals a little-known backstory about the motivation behind Thoreau's famous stay at Walden Pond. Plus, five timeless lessons.

How to Discover Your Own Powerful Rhetorical Devices (Redux)

May 28th, 2022 13m 21s

As a child, Dan recalls watching professional football and a popular play as a way of discovering your own soaring rhetoric.

What The Hell Is the Monroe Motivated Sequence?

May 14th, 2022 9m 35s

There is a simple, yet profound, speech technique that has been used by the best speakers among us for almost 100 years. Listen and learn how to use this technique.Here is a link to the PowerPoint: https://youtu.be/mWJcKZo-t08

A Speech Analysis of The Legendary Jim Rohn

May 2nd, 2022 14m 21s

Dan shares a short clip of the legendary personal development speaker, Jim Rohn. He goes on to identify those practices, behaviors, and characteristics of Rohn, which anyone can develop, to become a great speaker in their own right.Here is a

Imagination: The Salvation of a Prisoner and a Stroke Victim

Apr 28th, 2022 9m 12s

Learn how a prisoner of war (POW) and a stroke victim both harness the power of imagination...and how corporate America is beginning to value this unseen power.

Wisdom from the Man in the Rocker

Apr 18th, 2022 1m 17s

A short story packed with wisdom!

Dan Begins An Odyssey Into Oratory - Zero Podcast (redux)

Apr 17th, 2022 10m 21s

In this inaugural podcast, Dan explains how the idea of the podcast came into being. Listen and discover how Earl Nightingale's concept of 'river people' played a major role.

Develop Unshakable Self -Confidence 4 Unusual Ideas

Apr 14th, 2022 12m 18s

Dan shares four unusual—but proven ideas for developing unshakable confidence as a speaker: conviction, personal development, expanded vocabulary, and improved likability.

Memory Techniques - A Secrect Weapon Of Great Communicators

Apr 2nd, 2022 13m 42s

Listen and learn the memory techniques used by the world memory champions. From Cicero to this current day, great speakers are still using these same techniques.

The Startling Difference Between Introverts And Extroverts

Mar 26th, 2022 11m 33s

Dan dives deep into the characteristics of introverts and extroverts. He elaborates on the primary difference between the two...This is a stunning fact, few people are aware of. Discovering your personality type will help to improve your commun

5 Ways Public Speakers Can Overcome The Impostor Syndrome

Mar 18th, 2022 11m 55s

What the hell is the "Matthew Effect"? When speaking publically, learn how to overcome Impostor's Syndrome. Discover what the parable of the talents has to do with public speaking... And a humble request, please subscribe and share the video. H

War's Rhetoric - The Shady And The Sunny Sides

Mar 7th, 2022 14m

We all know that "truth is the first casualty in war." In this episode, Dan dissects the rhetorical structure of war propaganda. He also reveals how war has inspired some of our most inspiring and enduring poems and prose.

Conquering The Fear Of Public Speaking - The Secret

Feb 26th, 2022 12m 46s

Improve your communication skills by conquering the fear of public speaking. In this podcast, you'll learn 5 proven steps to overcome this fear... plus a secret that will accelerate the process.

The Wisdom Of One Thousand Marbles

Feb 19th, 2022 10m 20s

A seeming silly exercise using a jar of marbles is actually quite profound. Listen to find out how this exercise relates to two classic books, Tuesdays with Morrie and The Last Lecture.