Stories on Speaking & Influence Mastery
Stories about Speaking & Influence Mastery from our community
42 Speaking & Influence Mastery stories for you
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"In the past two weeks alone, I flew to Africa to speak at a business retreat and delivered a 6-hour Masterclass"
Before this program, I had huge vision but scattered focus and a ping-ponging brain that struggled to share a compelling story in a concise way. I often second-guessed myself. I knew I was meant for a bigger stage, but I kept dimming my fire and holding back the level of leadership and ex...
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"I can now share my origin story in a way that connects, whether on stage, in fundraising, or in conversations with clients"
I was a healthcare and longevity entrepreneur with many powerful stories — from my own health journey to building clinics. But before taking Speaking and Influence Mastery, I wasn’t great at telling them. I could talk about my biological age test or my protocols, yet I couldn’t articulate...
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"I have now delivered my first two keynote speeches—freely, without any PowerPoint slides or notes"
When I joined the Speaking and Influence Mastery with Eric Edmeades, I felt a genuine calling to bring my voice into the world in a stronger and more confident way. Although I had already gained considerable experience over the years through trainings and conference speeches, Eric’s progr...
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"Now I'm about to publish the book I've been trying to write since 2008"
From Invisible to Unmesswithable: My Speaking & Influence Mastery Story
I'm a two-time valedictorian from Liberia who skipped one graduation and attempted to skip the other. The reason? A stutter. The very thing I needed most—my voice—would abandon me at the worst moments.
For 17...
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"This course gave me much more than the knowledge of how to become a top professional speaker, a masterful sales person and an authentic influencer"
Before this course, I was confident speaking on stage about business topics, and could easily explain insights, speak clearly and even bring humour in. But I’d never really seen emotional expression as something that was available to me in my own storytelling. Perhaps I didn’t want to wak...
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"I can sell, influence, and communicate at the level my work deserves"
I always felt like I had charisma, but I couldn’t show it. not on stage, not on social media, and not in my business. As an entrepreneur, the biggest gap was sales: I couldn’t confidently sell or influence, even when what I was offering genuinely helped people. I simply didn’t know how to...
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"I appreciated the insights we received on business strategy, sales, social media, and even body language, which made the learning experience a lot richer than I expected"
After this program I noticed a real shift in my confidence, especially when speaking to new people and sharing my own ideas and opinions more openly. This mastery really helped me dive much deeper into myself, my topic, and the direction I want to take in my life.
For me, one of the most...
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"I’ve already spoken on stage twice—something I never imagined possible"
GAME CHANGING MASTERY
As a founder, I struggled to express myself. Now I speak with power, presence, and clarity—on stage, at work, and in my life. The transformation has been extraordinary.”
I joined the Speaking & Influencing Mastery program with a deep fear of speaking—on stage,...
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"I got an Award 3rd place, just this month, for being the best Presenter and Radioshow on UKHealth Radio"
Having a lot of doubts to invest once more in an online program as I prefer "live" connection, I hesitated back and forth to invest in the Speaking & Influence Mastery... but I did and I will never regret it for the rest of my life. It was the most transformational online 5...
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"I delivered my talk in front of around 500 people in UK Defence and over 90% of the audience rated my talk 5/5"
Hero Story – From Silenced to Stage
Before Speaking & Influence Mastery, I was already a senior RAF Wing Commander and published author… but I was still hiding in plain sight.
I could brief, present, and “do PowerPoint”, yet my true story... nine Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs),...
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"Now I don’t just know how to speak. I know how to speak as myself — on any stage or in any setting"
At first, I thought this course was mainly about learning how to speak better. And yes, I gained powerful tools, frameworks, and clarity from Eric and the other teachers. But the most important shift was something else entirely.
I discovered my speaking identity. I learned how I naturally...
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"Five months ago, I had stories. Now I have stories that work"
Over the past five months in the Speaking & Influence Mastery, my speaking didn’t just improve… it transformed. When I started, I had experience, stories, intuition, and a strong message, but not a structured, repeatable way to translate all of that into powerful talks. Now I do.
Here...
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"I had the honour of presenting the book at the European Parliament"
When I joined Speaking Mastery, I thought I was signing up to become a better speaker.
But somewhere along the way, it became so much more than that.
These months didn’t just change how I speak — but they even changed how I see the world. And I realised that the act of speaking is not jus...
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"Before this program, I never imagined that a 10-minute presentation could shift a company culture"
Before this program, I never imagined that a 10-minute presentation could shift a company culture. I deeply care about DIB work, but struggled to make it feel relevant in a business environment where it was often deprioritized. Through Speaking & Influencing Mastery, I learned how to...
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"I believe that Speaking & Influence Mastery class has assisted me in magnetizing people into my life that will amplify my success"
Eric Edmeades is an incredible, one-of-a kind teacher and speaker, who tells unforgettable stories and has taught us (in depth) how to do the same. He has taught me the art and science of evoking powerful, emotional storytelling, which moves people to action from where they are, to where...
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"Mindvalley didn’t just give me tools. It prepared me for a future where I can serve on an even deeper level"
I came to Mindvalley because I wanted to improve my social media results for my fine jewelry brand, Lisa Robin Jewelry. What surprised me was that Mindvalley didn’t just change my business—it reshaped who I am as a creator, as a leader, and as a woman preparing for the next chapter of her...
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"It enriched not only my professional communication but every human interaction in my life"
This program transformed the way I communicate — with my clients and with the world.
With over two decades of experience supporting families, I’ve always been committed to delivering clear, impactful guidance. Yet before the Speaking and Influence Mastery program, I often felt pressured t...
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"It finally gave me a clear roadmap for building talks that land, rather than just “winging it” or relying on inspiration"
I absolutely loved the Speaking & Influence Mastery program with Eric. The content is world-class, and Eric’s frameworks really work in real life. The Speaking Map, the Story Map, and his other structures finally gave me a clear roadmap for building talks that land, rather than just “...
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"I feel like a different person on stage. I can walk out, centre myself, and share my stories and insights with confidence"
Spending five months training with Eric Edmeades and diving deep into the art of inspiring people has been one of the best investments I’ve made, both professionally and personally.
I’m a professor of economics and no stranger to speaking in front of large academic audiences. But after pu...
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"Because of what I learned in Speaking & Influence, we hosted a powerful 6-hour live book launch event… and over 75 people stayed from start to finish"
Before taking the Speaking & Influence Mastery class, little did I know, I was preparing for one of the biggest milestones of my life—
I was about to become an international best-selling author… but I wasn’t doing it alone. I was leading 22 other women to become best-selling authors t...
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"I was asked to record a short video for a fundraising gala. I used the program's structure to share a story: the response was incredible, the story helped inspire meaningful donations"
How Speak and Inspire Helped Me Find My Voice
When I joined Speak and Inspire Mastery, I thought I was there to polish my professional skills. I wanted to feel more confident during my weekly BNI presentations and nail my 10-minute feature. But I also gained storytelling skills that help...
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"I now lead webinars that inspire people to take action, am comfortable posting videos on social media without "prepping"
Before Speaking & Influencing Mastery, I didn't think I even had stories to tell, much less the skills to speak my Truth. I was terrified of posting videos on social media, too. Thanks to this program, I have overcome the blocks and discovered I have many stories to tell. I now kn...
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"I led a 4-hour global masterclass for students and for the first time, I felt completely grounded"
Eric Edmeades’ Speaking & Influence Mastery didn’t just refine my voice — it crystallized my mission.
I work with students worldwide, guiding them toward free or almost-free higher education in Germany so they can build a future without drowning in student debt.
I want them to walk ou...
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"It’s been a catalyst for professional growth too. I’ve taken on bigger stages, launched new projects, strengthened my presence in my field"
I came into Speaking Mastery hoping to polish a few skills. What I didn’t expect was the shift it created in every part of my life. The work has pushed me past old limits, and I’m more confident in my voice than I’ve ever been. I’m not just speaking more clearly – I’m speaking as myself....
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"After just a few months, I applied for a TEDx talk"
Before I began the Speaking and Influencing course, I thought I already understood what it meant to speak. I had spent years addressing staff at official events, facilitating spiritual workshops and talks. My voice had always been from the heart yet, underneath was some hidden...
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"Through Speaking Mastery I refined the way I coach my clients"
Through Speaking Mastery I refined the way I coach my clients to shift from facts and numbers to stories and emotion. One client, a legal advisor, who had struggled for years with heavy, energy-draining sales conversations, transformed his communication. Instead of presenting dry concepts...
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"If your voice feels stuck inside you, take the course"
Before Speaking & Influence Mastery, I carried a heavy backpack every day.
Big ideas in my heart… and a voice that acted like it was on airplane mode.
I could lead at work. I could handle pressure.
But put me in front of a room and I would either freeze or go into safe mode.
Smile. Ke...
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"This program gave me something crucial: a renewed confidence in using my voice"
The momentum it sparked
I joined this program because I felt deeply curious about how Speaking & Influence could transform the way I communicate and help me express myself more confidently — not only on stage, but also in the digital spaces where so much of today’s influence lives.
I...
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"One of the greatest gifts was the intimacy of my Mini Mastermind group. That small circle gave me strength, inspiration, and a place where my voice felt seen"
Growing up, my voice was something I learned to silence. Not because I didn’t have anything to say — but because being quiet kept the peace. Dimming my light made things easier for everyone around me. Staying small was how I received love. And reading the room before speaking became my wa...
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"I now understand more fully that storytelling isn’t just a skill. It is a lifeline"
In the midst of taking Speaking and Influence Mastery, I came very close to dying.
Early September, I was celebrating the upcoming arrival of a new baby in our cul-de-sac. Days later, COVID hit. Then the rebound. Then pneumonia. But something still wasn’t right; I kept getting worse. Afte...
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