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Delivering a big presentation is one thing, but speaking confidently in everyday business situations is what really builds trust and rapport... but it may not come naturally.Strong communication is a skill like any other, as you'll hear from today's guest, Aliénor Hunter. As an everyday speaking coach, Aliénor is dedicated to helping others develop their confidence when it comes to speaking - from huge boardroom meetings to smaller, equally important interactions. Formerly very shy herself, listen for the strategies, habits and grounding techniques which Aliénor uses with her own clients, and which helped her go from quiet worker to professional speaking coach. Key Moments: The Simple Trick for Stopping a Runaway Conversation (2:52)Why Small Talk Doesn't Have to Feel Fake (5:23)The Secret to Building Genuine Rapport With Anyone (6:50)Why People Remember Feelings, Not Facts (9:23)The Right Way to Help a Nervous Colleague (12:16)How to Rescue Yourself When Panic Hits Mid-Meeting ( 14:00)Why Body Language Tips Are a Waste of Your Time (18:33)The One Speaking Moment You're Avoiding (And Shouldn't Be) (3:19)Why Waiting Until You Feel Ready Is a Trap(25:14Confidence Beats Content Every Time (27:33)Summary of Key Advice (31:11)Aliénor's Kitchen Bench Moment (32:22)About Aliénor:After beginning her career as a shy data analyst, a transformative public speaking course showed Aliénor that she wasn't destined to be a poor communicator forever.Now a full-time business coach, owner of her own speaking company Voxii, she designs workshops for the world’s best at companies like Google and Meta. Her specialty is in helping quiet technical people thrive at work, but is proud to help those from all kinds of backgrounds, from CEOs to content creators.Connect with Aliénor on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ali%C3%A9nor-hunterNot sure what's holding you back...?Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence.Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another.Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo

Resilience is your most valuable asset; it’s what keeps you standing when others fall.Offering strategies for building resilience to sustain long-term business success, this episode will discuss how to bounce back from setbacks and stay focused on long-term goals.Joined by advertising legend Bant Breen, we'll hear lived examples from his entrepreneurial journey, including the significant challenges and resilience strategies that helped him persist and succeed in building his company, Qnary.Key Moments:The Vision Behind Qnary (1:44)Early Struggles and Near-Death Moments (3:31)Going Against Startup Culture (6:25)Lessons on Resilience (8:18)Finding Product-Market Fit (10:13)The COVID Crisis and Reinvention (12:22)Leading Through Change (14:00)Stepping Back as a Leader (16:05)Building Long-Term Goals (19:32)Organic Company Culture (21:15)Changing Attitudes on Problem-Solving (23:00)Top Tips for Entrepreneurs (24:34)Kitchen Bench Moment (26:35)About Bant: In 2012, Bant Breen founded the award-winning executive reputation management and talent branding company Qnary, recognized as one of America's fastest-growing companies by Inc. magazine five years in a row. As Qnary's Executive Chairman and CEO at the time of recording, Bant previously held leadership roles at WPP, Publicis, Dentsu, and IPG, was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement in 2010, and was named a top comms tech player by PRWeek in 2021.In March 2020, he earned his PhD and now lectures on marketing, executive reputation, and AI's impact on media at Blanquerna – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain.Not sure what's holding you back...?Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence.Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another.Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceoMentioned in this episode:Bonus ContentFor access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months.Join the Community