Thought Leader

Asger Lindholdt is a public speaker trainer that helps speakers share their dreams on stage. Today, he talks about becoming a great communicator, focusing on the core of the speaking business and where his “speech bug” comes from. Asger explains his unique view on storytelling; he says that a story is just a structure for creating connection, and it doesn’t have to be huge or mind-blowing. Find out why he thinks having one or two speeches is enough, how to find the balance between hard work and passion in running a business, and why finding a niche is crucial.

Show Notes

🔱 Asger has a name with a very unusual meaning.  00:39 
🇩🇰 His US accent is from Wisconsin, even though it is not his first language. 01:23
😷 COVID pushed Asger to use more virtual sessions. 02:28
🌞 Story format is the structure of each talk: we don’t need tremendous stories, just a connection. 04:10
🎤 Public speaking is not just sharing your story; it is a range of personal development. 07:01
🛤️ Niching down in your business: focus on passion and the things you do well. 09:27
🤩 “Start cheap, outsource as much as possible, do what you love, and get good at that.” 11:43
💪 Asger was a competitive student: his Ph.D. provided him with methodology and structure. 14:10
😇 Meet your fear: People feel better when they connect with their fear. 15:21
🤓 Get comfortable with one talk and its content: it is not dull; people need good talks. 18:09
Connect with Asger: www.linkedin.com/in/asgerlindholdt
🤓 Connect with us: www.resonateengine.com
▶️ Check us out at: www.thoughtpartnergroup.com
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What is Thought Leader?

We put scare quotes around the term “thought leader.” Don't worry - no hagiographic interviews here. No upsells, no bullshit.

We have great conversations with true innovators, thinkers, disrupters, creatives, and a few fools. (You decide.) We ask them all for insights, stories and tools. (You'll laugh, you'll shout, you might fall asleep. It's all good.)

We are all thought leaders. Think more. Lead better.