How can leaders transform their anxiety into confidence to own any room they walk into?

In this episode, Scott Ramey shares his deeply personal journey from panic attacks and anxiety to becoming a confident and authentic leader. He and Bill Gallagher discuss the importance of finding your voice and how vulnerability can transform both personal and professional life.

Scott Ramey is a confidence coach and former corporate executive who specializes in helping individuals own their voice and lead with authenticity.

Key topics that Bill and Scott explore in this episode:

- Scott's first panic attack in college and how it shaped his path toward leadership development.

- The importance of finding and owning your voice in professional settings.

- How leaders can use vulnerability as a tool to connect with teams and audiences.

- Techniques to build confidence and reduce anxiety in public speaking.

- The role of presence in creating lasting impressions during speeches and meetings.

- Scott’s framework for communication, including style, presence, empathy, authenticity, and knowledge.

- Real-life examples of leaders who transformed their careers by mastering their voice and message.

Chapters in this episode:

02:45 - Scott’s Journey: From Panic Attacks to Confidence

10:05 - Lessons Learned from Anxiety in Leadership

15:33 - The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership

20:00 - Empathy: The Key to Connecting with Your Audience

24:03 - Practical Techniques for Overcoming Anxiety in Public Speaking

33:30 - Transformational Leadership Stories

Thanks to Scott Ramey for being on the show!

Learn more about Scott and The Ramey Group: ​​https://thescottramey.com/

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ramey-53977b14a/

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop

Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGall

Bill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach

Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.

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Bill looks at the common practice of discussing "stucks" and "blockers" in team meetings.

Highlighting the psychological barriers that prevent team members from admitting they are stuck, Bill proposes a more constructive approach: focusing on "top challenges."

This shift encourages open communication and collaboration, enhancing the quality of meetings and fostering a supportive team environment.

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Is starting your own podcast really the best way to leverage the medium for business growth? And if it is, how can you craft a podcast pitch that actually gets you booked as a guest?

In this episode, Bill and his guest discuss the power of podcasting for business growth. The discussion explores how authenticity and storytelling can help leaders build trust and credibility in the podcasting world.

Today’s guest is Jeremy Ryan Slate, the CEO of Command Your Brand, a company that helps clients gain visibility through podcasting and media appearances. He is also the host of a podcast with millions of listens and the author of "Unremarkable to Extraordinary."

Key topics that Bill and Jeremy explore in this episode:

- Jeremy explains how his background in history and PR influenced his understanding of storytelling and its impact on shaping public perception.

- Learn why being a guest on other podcasts can be more effective than starting your own podcast, and how to leverage these appearances for maximum impact.

- The shift towards authenticity on social media and the growing importance of video in podcasting.

- Jeremy shares how his mother's stroke was a pivotal moment that led him to reassess his career.

- Tips on how to effectively pitch yourself as a podcast guest, avoid common mistakes, and engage audiences through relatable content.

Chapters in this episode:

02:42 - Jeremy's Personal Wake-Up Call and Career Transition

12:03 - The Importance of Being a Podcast Guest

16:04 - Common Mistakes in Podcast Pitching

19:43 - The Significance of Video in Podcasting

26:32 - Case Study: Dr. Mike Haley's Aloe Product

28:32 - Affiliate Partnerships

35:45 - Using Podcasts to Write a Book

38:46 - AI in Content Creation: Pros and Cons

41:15 - The Current Podcast Landscape

Thanks to Jeremy Ryan Slate for being on the show!

Learn more about Command Your Brand: https://commandyourbrand.com/

Learn more about Jeremy: https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop

Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGall

Bill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach

Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth.

Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.

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