The Agile Speaker

About The Agile Speaker

Public speaking, presenting and pitching are usually considered stressful and uncomfortable situations whether you are presenting for the first time or have experience. There are so many unknowns… or are there? Communication expert Maryanne Johnston believes that presenting confidently and naturally is a science that anyone can learn and indeed become agile with. She shares tips and techniques on how to remain in control and come across as relaxed and natural in what can be an unnatural situation. We send a really useful email to clients each month. You'll be the first to receive tips, advice and insights to help you feel more confident, make impact and be yourself - consistently. You'll also be the first to know when we publish new educational articles and podcasts You can sign up on my website at maryannejohnston.co.uk It's easy to unsubscribe at anytime.

Publisher

Maryanne Johnston

Category

business · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Feb 2019

Latest episode

30 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2025

   How to Resolve Conflict: Your Questions Answered

   In this final episode of How to Resolve Conflict, Maryanne is joined once again by mediator and leadership expert Drew Drummond to answer real questions about handling conflict in everyday life and work. From dealing with people who take everything personally to knowing when (and how) to step into tension, this Q&A brings together grounded self-awareness and practical strategies. Drew shares tools to help you respond rather than react, find perspective through trusted others and create th...

2. 

   20 Feb 2025

   Self Care in Conflict - Tools to Help You Manage Stress and Stay Calm

   Self-Care in Conflict: Tools to Help Manage Stress and Stay Calm Navigating conflict can be emotionally draining—but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of your wellbeing. In this episode, Maryanne and Drew share three practical strategies to help you manage stress and stay grounded: Self-Monitoring, Having a Hill Road, and Finding a Trusted Other. Through personal stories - from dog walks to cold showers - they explore how these tools can keep you calm, clear-headed, and connected to what ma...

3. 

   13 Feb 2025

   Navigating Conflict: A 4 Step Process for Resolution

   Navigating Conflict: Avoidance or Management? Is conflict something to fear - or an opportunity for growth? In Episode 2, Maryanne and Drew explore the difference between avoiding conflict and managing it effectively. They challenge common perceptions, showing how conflict, when approached with perspective and patience, can be a positive and empowering experience. You’ll learn their adaptable 4-step toolkit to navigate emotive, high-stakes situations step by step, helping you move toward a sa...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

284

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

75

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