{"podcast":{"title":"The Speaking Club: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking","slug":"the-speaking-club-mastering-the-art-of-public-speaking-881091","podcast_index_feed_id":881091,"rss_url":"https://thespeakingclub.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.saraharcher.co.uk","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/e/9/1/5e918e497418a43b/Copy_of_Podcast_Artwork.jpg","author":"Sarah Archer","episode_count":336,"summary":"If you want to have a laugh whilst learning how to increase your confidence and public speaking skills, for personal or business growth, then you have come to the right place. Discover tips, tricks and strategies on how to speak and pitch using humour and performance. Find out how to better connect with people's pain points in a way that they will want to talk about and share, and get the low down on powering up your mind set. Sarah Archer, is a stand-up comedian, playwright, speaker and business woman. She is also author of 'Cracking Speech Mate! – How to use humour to make you an amazing speaker', and 'Straight to the Top – How to create and deliver a killer elevator pitch'. Communicating with authenticity and power, influencing through copy, spoken word and body language, managing negative thoughts and anxiety, building authority and trust, story-telling and comedy secrets...oh and we'll also cover focus and time management 'cause Sarah has a mind like a butterfly! Join her for fun and aha moments.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-speaking-club-mastering-the-art-of-public-speaking-881091"},"episode":{"title":"The Hidden Psychology Behind \"What Do You Charge?\" with David Abbott - 334","slug":"the-hidden-psychology-behind-what-do-you-charge-with-david-abbott-334","published_at":"2026-04-16T10:51:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-speaking-club-mastering-the-art-of-public-speaking-881091/the-hidden-psychology-behind-what-do-you-charge-with-david-abbott-334","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-speaking-club-mastering-the-art-of-public-speaking-881091","url":"https://thespeakingclub.libsyn.com/the-hidden-psychology-behind-what-do-you-charge-with-david-abbott-334","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thespeakingclub/Ep334-GUESTDavidAbbott_1.mp3?dest-id=568431","summary":"Most speakers don't have a pricing problem. They have a value communication problem. In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by pricing expert and speaker David Abbott, creator of the Platypus Pricing Process, to unpack why pricing feels so uncomfortable — and what to do about it. Because whether you're pitching a keynote, a workshop, or a programme… If your price isn't landing, it's rarely about the number. It's about how it's being framed, understood, and perceived. In this conversation, David shares practical insights to help you move beyond finger in the air fees, stop second-guessing your proposals, and start pricing in a way that reflects the value you actually bring. If you've ever hesitated when quoting your fee… or quietly adjusted it to \"make it easier\"… this one's for you. What you'll discover: • Why most pricing problems have nothing to do with numbers • The hidden reason your price feels \"too high\" to clients • What really happens when you discount (and why it's risky) • How to make your price feel safer — without lowering it • The mindset shift that changes how you approach pricing completely • What experienced professionals still get wrong about pricing • How to reposition yourself when you want to charge more • The difference between explaining your price… and justifying it Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here> Guest Information: Website: https://www.davidabbottspeaker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diabbott Books & Resources*: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Fiv…","meta_description":"Most speakers don't have a pricing problem. They have a value communication problem. 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