John A. Ball
@johnball.bsky.social
Professional speaker, keynote coach and podcaster. Leadership level communication and presentation skills. Host of Present Influence and co-host of The Coaching Clinic.
In this clip, TV comedy writer Joel Morris shares how jokes are designed to construct a relatable context, confirm expectations, and then confound with an unexpected twist.
July 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
In this clip, TV comedy writer Joel Morris shares how jokes are designed to construct a relatable context, confirm expectations, and then confound with an unexpected twist.
Are you bringing people together or creating division? Cialdini's influence tool of unity can slice both ways.
Watch the full video https://postly.click/c5d
Watch the full video https://postly.click/c5d
July 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Are you bringing people together or creating division? Cialdini's influence tool of unity can slice both ways.
Watch the full video https://postly.click/c5d
Watch the full video https://postly.click/c5d
Dontcha just hate it!
Even if you're not the speaker, that ringtone noise in a theatre or function room is worse than nails down a blackboard. Total vibe killer.
Even if you're not the speaker, that ringtone noise in a theatre or function room is worse than nails down a blackboard. Total vibe killer.
May 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Dontcha just hate it!
Even if you're not the speaker, that ringtone noise in a theatre or function room is worse than nails down a blackboard. Total vibe killer.
Even if you're not the speaker, that ringtone noise in a theatre or function room is worse than nails down a blackboard. Total vibe killer.
Happy to share the story that won me raconteur (top storyteller) of the night at the recent 'En Route' Story Night at Radio City, Valencia. https://postly.click/TXvw
May 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Happy to share the story that won me raconteur (top storyteller) of the night at the recent 'En Route' Story Night at Radio City, Valencia. https://postly.click/TXvw
I just put together a one-page system for pro speakers who crush it on stage… but struggle to turn those gigs into referrals. It’s called The One-Gig Referral System—and it shows you exactly how to turn one gig into five (without begging or feeling weird). Want me to send it your way?
April 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I just put together a one-page system for pro speakers who crush it on stage… but struggle to turn those gigs into referrals. It’s called The One-Gig Referral System—and it shows you exactly how to turn one gig into five (without begging or feeling weird). Want me to send it your way?
Your presentation is more than just words—it's a statement. 🎙️✨
Find out how your attire and presentation design can make or break the impression you leave.
Whether you're looking to captivate, change behaviour, or inspire learning, it all starts with confidence.
Find out how your attire and presentation design can make or break the impression you leave.
Whether you're looking to captivate, change behaviour, or inspire learning, it all starts with confidence.
April 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Your presentation is more than just words—it's a statement. 🎙️✨
Find out how your attire and presentation design can make or break the impression you leave.
Whether you're looking to captivate, change behaviour, or inspire learning, it all starts with confidence.
Find out how your attire and presentation design can make or break the impression you leave.
Whether you're looking to captivate, change behaviour, or inspire learning, it all starts with confidence.
🎤 Your slides shouldn't tell the story—you should!
Discover how to balance visuals with impactful messaging in our new episode featuring Oreet Kaufman.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, learn the art of 'word dieting' and keep your audience engaged.
Discover how to balance visuals with impactful messaging in our new episode featuring Oreet Kaufman.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, learn the art of 'word dieting' and keep your audience engaged.
April 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🎤 Your slides shouldn't tell the story—you should!
Discover how to balance visuals with impactful messaging in our new episode featuring Oreet Kaufman.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, learn the art of 'word dieting' and keep your audience engaged.
Discover how to balance visuals with impactful messaging in our new episode featuring Oreet Kaufman.
Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting, learn the art of 'word dieting' and keep your audience engaged.
Uncover your Speaker Strengths! 💪🏻
Are you The Sage 🦉, Entertainer🤹, Inspirer👩🏾🚀, Connector🤝, Innovator👩🏿🔬, or Communicator🗣️?
Take our quiz to find out and elevate your speaking game. Discover your unique style today:
https://present-keynote.scoreapp.com
Are you The Sage 🦉, Entertainer🤹, Inspirer👩🏾🚀, Connector🤝, Innovator👩🏿🔬, or Communicator🗣️?
Take our quiz to find out and elevate your speaking game. Discover your unique style today:
https://present-keynote.scoreapp.com
April 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Uncover your Speaker Strengths! 💪🏻
Are you The Sage 🦉, Entertainer🤹, Inspirer👩🏾🚀, Connector🤝, Innovator👩🏿🔬, or Communicator🗣️?
Take our quiz to find out and elevate your speaking game. Discover your unique style today:
https://present-keynote.scoreapp.com
Are you The Sage 🦉, Entertainer🤹, Inspirer👩🏾🚀, Connector🤝, Innovator👩🏿🔬, or Communicator🗣️?
Take our quiz to find out and elevate your speaking game. Discover your unique style today:
https://present-keynote.scoreapp.com
I'm not trans, but I do know how it feels to be vilified, ostracised and negated for who I am.
Trans people are not a threat, but they are in danger, especially in this time of culture wars.
Trans people are not a threat, but they are in danger, especially in this time of culture wars.
April 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I'm not trans, but I do know how it feels to be vilified, ostracised and negated for who I am.
Trans people are not a threat, but they are in danger, especially in this time of culture wars.
Trans people are not a threat, but they are in danger, especially in this time of culture wars.
I mean, you don't have to listen to The Coaching Clinic Podcast.
You could just be one of those other coaches.
Apple: https://postly.click/UIye
Spotify: https://postly.click/lVU
You could just be one of those other coaches.
Apple: https://postly.click/UIye
Spotify: https://postly.click/lVU
April 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I mean, you don't have to listen to The Coaching Clinic Podcast.
You could just be one of those other coaches.
Apple: https://postly.click/UIye
Spotify: https://postly.click/lVU
You could just be one of those other coaches.
Apple: https://postly.click/UIye
Spotify: https://postly.click/lVU
What happened back in the day when I interviewed to become cabin crew with British Airways?
Here's part of the story that I told at my first-ever story slam competition. I didn't win the audience vote but I was super happy with it.
Here's part of the story that I told at my first-ever story slam competition. I didn't win the audience vote but I was super happy with it.
April 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What happened back in the day when I interviewed to become cabin crew with British Airways?
Here's part of the story that I told at my first-ever story slam competition. I didn't win the audience vote but I was super happy with it.
Here's part of the story that I told at my first-ever story slam competition. I didn't win the audience vote but I was super happy with it.
Sneaking in a sales pitch is a great thing to do to ensure you never get invited back to speak. This is not one of those "it's better to ask forgiveness than permission" situations.
April 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Sneaking in a sales pitch is a great thing to do to ensure you never get invited back to speak. This is not one of those "it's better to ask forgiveness than permission" situations.
What's better than an evening watching Netflix or some other streaming service?
An evening of real people telling real stories. People like yours truly.
An evening of real people telling real stories. People like yours truly.
April 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
What's better than an evening watching Netflix or some other streaming service?
An evening of real people telling real stories. People like yours truly.
An evening of real people telling real stories. People like yours truly.
In our newest podcast episode, Greg Bennick explores the keys to delivering impactful presentations without relying on memorization. Learn how to prepare for any audience, any setting, and any message. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights! 🎙️
April 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In our newest podcast episode, Greg Bennick explores the keys to delivering impactful presentations without relying on memorization. Learn how to prepare for any audience, any setting, and any message. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights! 🎙️
Some people aren't going to like me saying this, but...
Few things p*ss me off more in a keynote than this, and I've encountered it many times, especially in the motivational speaking space. It's sometimes referred to as Jesus smuggling.
Few things p*ss me off more in a keynote than this, and I've encountered it many times, especially in the motivational speaking space. It's sometimes referred to as Jesus smuggling.
April 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Some people aren't going to like me saying this, but...
Few things p*ss me off more in a keynote than this, and I've encountered it many times, especially in the motivational speaking space. It's sometimes referred to as Jesus smuggling.
Few things p*ss me off more in a keynote than this, and I've encountered it many times, especially in the motivational speaking space. It's sometimes referred to as Jesus smuggling.
Feeling the need to control every aspect of your presentation? 🫵🏻
It might be time to shift your approach. 👀
In this 200th episode with Chris Marr, discover how relinquishing control could enhance your effectiveness as a speaker and foster engaging discussions with your audience.
It might be time to shift your approach. 👀
In this 200th episode with Chris Marr, discover how relinquishing control could enhance your effectiveness as a speaker and foster engaging discussions with your audience.
April 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Feeling the need to control every aspect of your presentation? 🫵🏻
It might be time to shift your approach. 👀
In this 200th episode with Chris Marr, discover how relinquishing control could enhance your effectiveness as a speaker and foster engaging discussions with your audience.
It might be time to shift your approach. 👀
In this 200th episode with Chris Marr, discover how relinquishing control could enhance your effectiveness as a speaker and foster engaging discussions with your audience.
There's a lot to remember when you're a speaker.
April 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There's a lot to remember when you're a speaker.
Bad names don't help in life.
If your talk title, book, podcast or whatever has a bad title, it's already putting people off. The best titles usually offer just enough clarity and add some intrigue.
(This is probably why I've renamed my podcast four times over 5 years! )
If your talk title, book, podcast or whatever has a bad title, it's already putting people off. The best titles usually offer just enough clarity and add some intrigue.
(This is probably why I've renamed my podcast four times over 5 years! )
April 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Bad names don't help in life.
If your talk title, book, podcast or whatever has a bad title, it's already putting people off. The best titles usually offer just enough clarity and add some intrigue.
(This is probably why I've renamed my podcast four times over 5 years! )
If your talk title, book, podcast or whatever has a bad title, it's already putting people off. The best titles usually offer just enough clarity and add some intrigue.
(This is probably why I've renamed my podcast four times over 5 years! )
Master the Art of Skill Acquisition!
What if every mistake and difficult encounter was another stepping stone to success? In our newest episode, Chris Marr shares insights on how deliberate practice and consistent reps are game-changers.
What if every mistake and difficult encounter was another stepping stone to success? In our newest episode, Chris Marr shares insights on how deliberate practice and consistent reps are game-changers.
April 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Master the Art of Skill Acquisition!
What if every mistake and difficult encounter was another stepping stone to success? In our newest episode, Chris Marr shares insights on how deliberate practice and consistent reps are game-changers.
What if every mistake and difficult encounter was another stepping stone to success? In our newest episode, Chris Marr shares insights on how deliberate practice and consistent reps are game-changers.
Now you can make every day just like April 1st!
April 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Now you can make every day just like April 1st!
No, really, IT'S FINE!
March 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
No, really, IT'S FINE!
Discover how preparation turns stage fright into confidence.
In this 200th episode of Present Influence with guest Chris Marr, "The True Value of Practice," we explore why the true value of practice goes beyond the hours on stage.
In this 200th episode of Present Influence with guest Chris Marr, "The True Value of Practice," we explore why the true value of practice goes beyond the hours on stage.
March 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Discover how preparation turns stage fright into confidence.
In this 200th episode of Present Influence with guest Chris Marr, "The True Value of Practice," we explore why the true value of practice goes beyond the hours on stage.
In this 200th episode of Present Influence with guest Chris Marr, "The True Value of Practice," we explore why the true value of practice goes beyond the hours on stage.
We all want more leads, but what do we do to generate them?
Do we follow up effectively when we have leads?
My favourite lead generators right now are going on podcasts, having my own podcasts, running a newsletter, posting on LinkedIn, and email marketing.
How about you?
Do we follow up effectively when we have leads?
My favourite lead generators right now are going on podcasts, having my own podcasts, running a newsletter, posting on LinkedIn, and email marketing.
How about you?
March 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We all want more leads, but what do we do to generate them?
Do we follow up effectively when we have leads?
My favourite lead generators right now are going on podcasts, having my own podcasts, running a newsletter, posting on LinkedIn, and email marketing.
How about you?
Do we follow up effectively when we have leads?
My favourite lead generators right now are going on podcasts, having my own podcasts, running a newsletter, posting on LinkedIn, and email marketing.
How about you?
How do you improve your audience's experience?
Let me know in the comments...
Let me know in the comments...
March 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
How do you improve your audience's experience?
Let me know in the comments...
Let me know in the comments...
Are you waiting for others to recognize your value?
Remember, the respect you earn from others can only match the respect you have for yourself.
Dive deep into how self-respect sets the bar in my 200th episode with guest Chris Marr. 🎧
Full Episode link in comments
Remember, the respect you earn from others can only match the respect you have for yourself.
Dive deep into how self-respect sets the bar in my 200th episode with guest Chris Marr. 🎧
Full Episode link in comments
March 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Are you waiting for others to recognize your value?
Remember, the respect you earn from others can only match the respect you have for yourself.
Dive deep into how self-respect sets the bar in my 200th episode with guest Chris Marr. 🎧
Full Episode link in comments
Remember, the respect you earn from others can only match the respect you have for yourself.
Dive deep into how self-respect sets the bar in my 200th episode with guest Chris Marr. 🎧
Full Episode link in comments