Guest Bio:Shawn Kanungo is a strategist and keynote speaker who operates at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Having spent over a decade at Deloitte before venturing into the world of public speaking, Shawn has become a

The Leader's Playlist (ft. Susan Drumm)

27 days ago 34m 33s

Guest Bio:Susan Drumm is a leadership development advisor with a rich academic and professional background, including Harvard Law School and the London School of Music and Dramatic Arts. She has coached billionaires, CEOs, and political figures

Get Weird! (ft. Frankie Russo)

Apr 15th, 2024 35m 9s

Guest Bio:Frankie Russo is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with a track record of launching successful ventures across various sectors, including technology and marketing. As the founder of Russo Capital and the mind b

And That's A Rap (ft. Rajiv Nathan)

Apr 1st, 2024 37m 41s

Guest Bio:Raj Nathan, known as the Startup Hypeman, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, blending his passion for hip hop with expertise in startup pitch consulting. His dynamic approach to storytelling and audience engagement has made him a notable

The Nuances of Narrative (ft. Vika Viktoria)

Mar 18th, 2024 33m 13s

Guest Bio:Vika, hailing from the former Soviet Union and now a global citizen, has carved a unique path through her adventures and storytelling. Her journey from fleeing political asylum to becoming an advertising executive and finally embracin

Capturing Souls and Stories (ft. Paul Mobley)

Mar 4th, 2024 38m 38s

Guest Bios:Paul Mobley is an acclaimed American photographer and keynote speaker known for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, from celebrities to everyday heroes. With a background enriched by his work with Annie Leibovitz and

Harmony and Rhythm (ft. Michelle Anne Johnson & Doug Manuel)

Feb 19th, 2024 42m 47s

Guest Bios:Michelle Anne Johnson: A transformative figure in leadership communication, Michelle leverages her extensive background in acting and personal development to help leaders harness the power of presence. Her journey from performing on

The Energizer (ft. Rachel Sheerin)

Dec 11th, 2023 46m 30s

The Energizer (ft. Rachel Sheerin)On powering your life and the lives of othersOPENING QUOTE:“A lot of those titans, in 2020 and 2021, they weren't ready to say the B word yet. It wasn't viral on TikTok yet.”-Rachel SheerinGUEST BIO:Rachel Shee

Go Beyond (ft. Colin O’Brady)

Dec 4th, 2023 44m 42s

Go Beyond (ft. Colin O’Brady)From never-walk-again to never-stop-climbingOPENING QUOTE:“Man, I'd do anything for an ejector seat button to get me the heck out of here, as fast as possible, that's for sure.”-Colin O’BradyGUEST BIO:Colin O'Brady

Letting Go to Move Ahead (ft. Jamie Hess & Matthew Vincent)

Nov 27th, 2023 40m 55s

Letting Go to Move Ahead (ft. Jamie Hess & Matthew Vincent)This business demands boldness, so we talked to two of the boldestOPENING QUOTE:“Do you want to be doing a hoe down for children's vitamins and a skit about band-aids on Instagram for t

From Comedy to Keppler (ft. Warren Jones)

Nov 20th, 2023 43m 33s

From Comedy to Keppler (ft. Warren Jones)An unexpected path brings surprising insightsOPENING QUOTE:“Thunder applause, everybody on their feet. So happy, just ecstatic. And he said, "Here's the thought I had. I've got to write a new speech.”-Wa

The Virtuoso (ft. Felipe Gomez)

Nov 13th, 2023 38m 4s

The Virtuoso (ft. Felipe Gomez)Singing, laughing, and connecting your way to the big stageOPENING QUOTE:“I really thought about it, but when I was there on the stage, I said, what the hell? I'm going to sing. I'm going to make them sing.”-Felip

Insights from the World’s Largest Bureau (ft. Ryan Heil)

Nov 6th, 2023 36m 6s

Insights from the World’s Largest Bureau (ft. Ryan Heil)What we can learn from an industry powerhouse with a startup attitude run by a philosopherOPENING QUOTE:“So, I think that's our job, is to help speakers identify those nuggets, and the spe

Behind the Curtain: An Open Convo with a Buyer and a Bureau (ft. Tim Mathy & Lynne McNees)

Oct 30th, 2023 36m 21s

Behind the Curtain: An Open Convo with a Buyer and a Bureau (ft. Tim Mathy & Lynne McNees)How do you find out what buyers and bureaus want in a speaker? You ask them.OPENING QUOTE:“That standing ovation, it's not about the speaker, it's not eve

Exactly What to Say (ft. Phil Jones)

Oct 23rd, 2023 43m 32s

Exactly What to Say (ft. Phil Jones)How to be a perfectionist and an improviser all at onceOPENING QUOTE:“... woke up seven days later, 120,000 free downloads. I'm like, okay, I might have something.”-Phil JonesGUEST BIO:Phil Jones has founded

The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren)

Oct 16th, 2023 43m 4s

The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren)Fighter-turned-lover Justin Wren on what it means to fight for a greater purposeOPENING QUOTE:“And so now, whenever I've gotten into a fight and the cage door locks, I'm looking this guy in the eyes and I know

An Insider’s Look (ft. Ivy Gustafson & Jenny DeRosse)

Oct 10th, 2023 41m 1s

An Insider’s Look (ft. Ivy Gustafson & Jenny DeRosse)Insights from two amazing experts right here at Impact ElevenOPENING QUOTE:“If you really open yourself up and show who you are and you're not afraid to show your weaknesses and your flaws, t

The Biggest Stage in the World (ft. Emily Ford, Jordan Tarver, & Giselle Ugarte)

Oct 2nd, 2023 46m 7s

The Biggest Stage in the World (ft. Emily Ford, Jordan Tarver, & Giselle Ugarte)Three experts help make the monster of social media a lot less scaryOPENING QUOTE:“We are in the business of impact. And the way I've changed my approach with socia

The Best Story Wins (ft. John Livesay and David Burkus)

Sep 25th, 2023 40m 38s

The Best Story Wins (ft. John Livesay and David Burkus)John Livesay and David Burkus on telling stories and picking fightsOPENING QUOTE:”Whoever tells the best story is the one that's going to win that pitch, not who has the best price or who h

The Brooklyn Badass (ft. Alec Melman)

Sep 18th, 2023 36m 25s

The Brooklyn Badass (ft. Alec Melman)OPENING QUOTE:“Being adaptable and being patient, that'll answer for those feelings of frustration. If you can hold on long enough, good things happen.”-Alec MelmanGUEST BIO:Alec Melman is co-founder and CEO

Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins)

Sep 12th, 2023 46m 18s

Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins)Three purpose-based speakers share their perspectivesOPENING QUOTE:“We often think that time is our most valuable asset, but if you're not present during

Striking a Chord (ft. Chris Barton)

Sep 5th, 2023 38m 31s

Striking a Chord (ft. Chris Barton)Listen-in with the founder of the world’s most innovative listening appOPENING QUOTE:“There's so many unique ways of doing things, and the key thing is to question the assumptions. Don't assume that what holds

Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp)

Aug 28th, 2023 46m 29s

Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp)Wit and wisdom from the dynamic husband-and-wife leaders of Executive Speakers BureauOPENING QUOTE:“People will always claim that we're a mid-range size bureau when we're not anymore.

Making It Personal (ft. Bridget Hilton, Chad Foster, and Nikolas Badminton)

Aug 21st, 2023 49m 20s

Making It Personal (ft. Bridget Hilton, Chad Foster, and Nikolas Badminton)Three top speakers on embracing change in life and onstageOPENING QUOTE:“I trained to be a Samurai in Japan. I worked on a lobster boat in Massachusetts. I went to farm

The Right Kind of Difficult (ft. Jon Acuff)

Aug 14th, 2023 44m 46s

The Right Kind of Difficult (ft. Jon Acuff)On learning, growing, adapting, creating, and sharingOPENING QUOTE:“Be your version of funny. Don't be somebody else's version. So what happens is speakers read a book about public speaking and they go