{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. 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Adrian Wells sits down with Julian Treasure, the speaking coach whose techniques have generated over 50 million YouTube views, to uncover the vocal secrets that separate influential speakers from background noise. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 90% of first impressions happen in 30 seconds and how 38% comes from just your voice tone • The exact speaking speed (164 words per minute) that builds trust and keeps people engaged • How dropping your voice by one semitone can boost your perceived authority by 30% • Why most people waste 80% of their vocal range and how to unlock sounds that command attention 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who wants their voice to carry real weight in meetings, presentations, or everyday conversations. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the voice coach behind 50M views [01:45] Why your voice decides your credibility before you say anything meaningful [04:20] The 164 words per minute sweet spot most speakers completely miss [06:30] How to lower your voice for instant authority without sounding fake [08:45] The listening skills that make people actually want to hear you speak [11:20] Quick vocal exercises you can do right before any important conversation Julian breaks down exactly how sound affects human behavior and why most communication advice focuses on content while ignoring the delivery system that actually determines if anyone cares. You'll walk away knowing how to make every word count. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: public speaking, voice coaching, communication skills, confidence bu…","meta_description":"Ever wonder why some people's voices make you lean in while others make you tune out? 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