Conscious Communication While Navigating the Lucrative Speaking Industry with Blaine Bartlett

Episode 9 • 23rd February 2024 • SPEAKPact • Antoniette Roze

Antoniette Roze welcomes Speaker and Author Blaine Bartlett on the SPEAKPact podcast. The duo discusses the integral role of relationship and connection in creating impactful presentations, emphasizing authenticity's contribution to success. Bartlett also shares personal stories that shaped his perspective and evolution in business - shifting from corporate consulting to public speaking and adopting "compassionate capitalism". Furthermore, he differentiates between conscious capitalism which recognizes connections and compassionate capitalism, which creates an experiential understanding of these connections. This episode unpacks how a speaker's acknowledgment of their own uniqueness coupled with the capacity to continuously start anew can lead to a sustained successful career.

00:00 Introduction to the SPEAKPact Podcast

00:53 Guest Introduction: Blaine Bartlett

01:18 Exploring Compassionate Capitalism

01:30 The Soul of Business

02:52 Blaine's Journey and Influences

07:43 The Importance of Relationships in Business

09:22 The Impact of Relationships on Success

13:36 The Concept of Authenticity in Leadership

19:43 The Role of Authenticity in Public Speaking

27:05 Understanding and Managing Perceptions

31:27 Embracing Individuality and Spirituality

32:32 Understanding Consciousness and Its Role in Our Lives