In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Christoph Merrill discuss:

• Jason Hewlett's performance YouTube channel as a valuable resource for speakers

• Christoph's journey of becoming a speaker out of necessity and learning pivotal lessons

• The importance of transferring power and goodwill from one speaker to the next during live events

• The challenges of speaking to large audiences and dealing with unexpected situations

• The Habit Freak Formula for overcoming adversity through clarity, bravery, and loyalty

Key Takeaways:

• Clarity is the most important piece in overcoming adversity and refines over time.

• To become a successful speaker, one must be clear about their goals, be brave, loyal, and tenacious.

• Achieving success as a speaker requires a strong commitment and willingness to put in the time and effort.

• Speakers should focus on providing value to each attendee, regardless of their speaking fee, to ensure a high return on investment for the event organizer.

• Authenticity and genuine conversations are crucial for building strong relationships.

“Adversity creates clarity, which leads to bravery and loyalty, ultimately creating assets.”

-Christoph Merrill

SPONSOR

Jason Hewlett on Performance, YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/@JasonHewlett-JHE

About the guest, Christoph Merrill:

Christoph Merrill, known as the Habit Freak, is a transformative habit strategist and podcast host based in American Fork, Utah. With a mission to empower individuals to become their own superheroes, Christoph merges cutting-edge research with practical insights to help people create, commit to, and conquer habits that unlock their fullest potential. By guiding his audience through the process of forming powerful, life-enhancing habits, Christoph ensures they have the tools needed to reach new heights and become the best versions of themselves.

In his unique method, Christoph emphasizes the importance of commitment and resilience. He teaches how to stick to new habits with the tenacity of a hero facing adversity, ensuring these habits become permanent fixtures in one's life. Additionally, he helps identify and defeat negative routines that undermine progress, making sure his followers remain empowered on their journey. Engaging with Christoph’s guidance is a life-changing experience, providing an exhilarating and addictive path to personal transformation and self-discovery.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTOPH MERRILL:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophmerrill/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophmerrill/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CHRISTOPHmerrill

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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