Influencers Formula - Radio Show #06 - Podcast Stage Presence: How to Become a Person Worth Listening To

Influencers Formula - Radio Show #06 - Podcast Stage Presence: How to Become a Person Worth Listening To

Radio Show Summary

A successful podcast isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you say it. Your voice, storytelling, and emotional connection with listeners determine whether your podcast keeps people engaged or fades into the noise. In this episode, Donna Kunde and Ben Gioia break down the keys to mastering your podcast stage presence, from eliminating filler words to using your unique energy and authenticity to build an audience that trusts and listens to you.

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Episode Breakdown: Podcast Stage Presence – How to Become a Person Worth Listening To

Segment 1: Instant Death to Your Podcast Starts Here

  • Facts alone won’t engage listeners—emotions and storytelling create stronger audience connections.

  • Why delivering information without passion can make your podcast forgettable.

  • How to avoid the biggest engagement killers in podcasting.

Segment 2: Know, Like, Trust, AND Your Special Sauce – The Extra 12% for Your Podcast

  • Building authenticity and trust through your voice and delivery.

  • The 12% rule—what makes your podcast stand out beyond just content.

  • How to develop a signature style that makes you a person worth listening to.

Segment 3: ‘Ummm…’ How to Sit Behind the Mic and Use Your Voice Effectively

  • Why filler words hurt credibility and how to train yourself to eliminate them.

  • The power of pacing, tone, and vocal variety in audience engagement.

  • Using silence strategically to emphasize key moments in your podcast.

Segment 4: How to Build an Audience of Engaged Listeners for Your Podcast

  • Podcasting is a conversation—how to create meaningful engagement with listeners.

  • The top strategies for building a loyal audience that stays with you long-term.

  • How to get listeners to interact, share, and respond to your episodes.

Featured Hosts

Hosts

  • Meet your podcast coach Donna Kunde. I’m Donna Kunde, podcast host, radio personality (in 184 countries), and creator of Influence Radio™ Network. I'm the co-author of the international bestseller, THE INFLUENCERS FORMULA and have produced over 15,000 podcasts (with one million downloads), several in the top 100. Using my Business Podcasting Made Easy Method, I help people create a global radio show that easily becomes a podcast, a course and more with just the click of a button. I'm also a public speaker, one of Virginia's top 50 Women Leaders, and received the Lead and Lift Others Culture award from John Maxwell. From stages around the world, I've reached the ears of millions.

  • Meet your book coach Ben Gioia ("joya"). I’m Ben Gioia ("joya")—four-time, international, best-selling author, podcast, and radio host—and my teachings are used by more than 80,000 leaders & game-changers around the world. By using the Influence With A Heart®, my clients write great books in as little as 5 weeks, enjoy 5-figure speaking fees, and attract 6-figure consulting. (That’s even BEFORE publishing!) I’ve trained 100s of millionaires and helped a Fortune 100 company create a mindfulness empathy video game for 20,000 employees. I started writing when I was 12 years old, helped launch the world’s largest magazine (AARP), and won a patient services award from The ALS Association for creating their first mindfulness program.

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Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

  • Podcasting is more than just words—your voice and energy shape the experience for listeners.

  • Authenticity builds trust—embrace your unique style and connect on a human level.

  • Filler words weaken impact—train yourself to speak clearly and confidently.

  • Engagement is everything—build a relationship with your audience through conversations, not monologues.

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