In this episode, I chat with Jackie Goddard, founder of Power to Speak, a coaching business focused on helping individuals, particularly authors and entrepreneurs, communicate confidently and effectively.

Jackie emphasises the importance of owning one’s story and voice, overcoming fears of public speaking, and the transformative power of storytelling.

Through her experiences, she illustrates how vulnerability and authenticity can enhance connection and engagement in both personal and professional realms.

Jackie highlights the value of experimentation, risk-taking, and continuous learning in building a successful business and personal brand.

She also embraces change, and discusses the significance of stepping out of comfort zones, trying new things, and adapting to changing circumstances.

QUOTABLE QUOTES:

“If you don’t believe it, the audience won’t believe it either.”- JACKIE

“There is no failure, only feedback.”- JACKIE

“Done is better than perfect.”- JACKIE

“If you don’t believe what you’re doing, then the audience won’t believe it either.”- JACKIE

“We are all our own unique selling point, and it’s those stories that make us unique because we all have had a different journey.”- JACKIE

Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn.

Creative director and self-confessed corporate troublemaker, Stanley Johnson, joins us on the podcast to chat all things curiosity, networking, and the impact of pop culture and social media on maintaining relevance.

Reflecting on his journey from humble beginnings, Stanley highlights the role of creativity and diverse experiences in tackling business challenges.

The conversation explores the evolution of advertising due to the emergence of digital media, with Stanley sharing his changed perception of Twitter and the enduring value of blogging.

He discusses the importance of writing and social media for honing communication skills, the need for creativity and risk-taking in corporate settings, and critiques society’s tendency for snap judgments.

Stanley also touches on his transition from agency work to freelancing, his passion for music, and the challenges of staying relevant later in life, underscoring the significance of cultural engagement and maintaining curiosity.

KEY TIME-STAMPED MOMENTS:

02:06 The role of a creative director

07:11 From weights and measures to creativity

10:11 Curiosity as a key to creativity

14:07 Navigating social media and digital trends

19:00 The impact of blogging

22:14 Staying tech savvy

26:31 Taking risks in creativity

29:30 Judgment without context

31:00 The creative journey: embracing change

32:40 Finding home in the hills

35:01 A day in the life of a creative consultant

44:09 Staying relevant in your third chapter

49:02 The value of experience and risk

ABOUT STANLEY:

Stanley Johnson is a seasoned creative director and co-founder of the creative consultancy stan/lee, based in Melbourne, Australia.

With several decades' experience in the industry, he has led innovative campaigns for major brands, including a transformative role at major tech company, MYOB.

Known for his strategic insight and storytelling prowess, Stanley is also an advocate for nurturing young talent in the creative field.

QUOTABLE QUOTES:

“If I worry about what people are going to think, then I’ll never do anything interesting.”

“You’re as old as you think you are and it’s as simple as that.”

Welcome back to the podcast formerly known as 'Reputation Revolution', now called CRANK THE 3RD!

In this episode, I explain what the rebranded show is all about: Who's it for, and what can you expect from future episodes from now on.

About the 'new' podcast:

CRANK THE 3RD is the show for motivated individuals aged around the 50 mark and over - those who have been in the business and professional trenches for some three-plus decades and have the metaphorical ‘scars on the knuckles’ and the ‘scuffs on the knees’ to prove it!

You've seen and done a lot over the journey, and now have reached an age and stage of life where you might be thinking:

“What next?” ...

• Do I continue with, sell, or downsize my business?
• Do I pivot my career so I can focus on doing something more meaningful?
• Do I adopt a portfolio approach to my work and build out numerous streams of income?
• Do I wind back my workload and develop a side-hustle around one of my passions?
• Do I take the plunge and move to another country altogether and work from there?
• Do I write that book I’ve always wanted to do, or start a YouTube channel and become a full-time ‘content creator’?

Bottom line: Those of us in this stage of professional life have oodles of experience under our belts, having racked up years’ worth of practical knowledge and vocational expertise, not to mention we’re a lot more sure of ourselves and confident in our own abilities.

But, we also live in a fast-paced volatile world. Technology is ever-changing, and the AI wave has only just begun. A sense of uncertainty is never far away. We know that if we stand still, we run the risk of losing relevance.

No matter how savvy, experienced and connected we are, certain challenges remain.

But on the upside, the number of opportunities staring us in the face is enormous, and unprecedented!

The goal of CRANK THE 3RD is to inspire energised, forward-thinking 50-somethings to continue to think expansively and creatively about their current situation, and to ponder, plot and plan the exciting road they have ahead of them.