How to Own the Room 2 Trail

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How to Own the Room 2 Trail

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Mar 5, 2019

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Brilliant women reveal the secrets of brilliant speaking, with comedian and TV and radio presenter Viv Groskop

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Mar 5, 2019

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Titles in the series (100)

Want to own the room? Comedian and radio and TV presenter Viv Groskop talks to inspirational women about the secrets of brilliant speaking. They share the tips and tricks that will get you the attention you deserve.

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Series 2 Ep 4 - Josie Rourke: Feel awkward about being, well, um, GOOD at what you do? Viv Groskop talks to Josie Rourke, film and theatre director, about owning your own fluency, the power of "messy spaces" and why we must never assume women are struggling to find a voice. by How To Own The Room
37 min listen
How to Own the Room Trail: Comedian and TV and radio presenter Viv Groskop sets off on her mission to reveal how you too can own the room. by How To Own The Room
1 min listen
Episode 7 - Mary Beard: Want to know what really scares Professor Mary Beard? Want to know how her experience can transform your own? Or just curious why this interview is happening at 70 mph on the M4? Viv Groskop talks to "Britain's best-known classicist" about swearing,... by How To Own The Room
33 min listen
Series 2 Ep 6 - Elizabeth Day: Do you know how to fail? Viv Groskop talks to author, journalist and podcaster Elizabeth Day about how to pull off a killer career pivot, how to survive a wardrobe crisis and how to fail brilliantly. by How To Own The Room
36 min listen
Episode 3: Mary Portas: Ever suffered from "goat voice"? Viv Groskop talks to retail guru Mary Portas about radical candour, the power of silence and the surprising ways in which a speech is like a ball game. by How To Own The Room
33 min listen
Episode 6 - Jessie Burton: Do men have more authority than women? Viv Groskop talks to bestselling author Jessie Burton about the male voice, the dangers of discussing your creativity, and why she wears an invisible Scooby-Doo villain costume to all speaking engagements. by How To Own The Room
30 min listen
Nadiya Hussain, TV Chef and Writer: Ever seriously considered pretending you'd died? TV chef and writer Nadiya Hussain tells Viv Groskop how she begged her husband to tell Bake Off producers she was dead. She talks learning to accept her anxiety, how a teacher squashed her ambition, and... by How To Own The Room
33 min listen
Series 2 Ep 2 - Rosena Allin-Khan: This girl is ON FIRE! Viv Groskop talks to MP for Tooting (and practising doctor) Rosena Allin-Khan about how faith, facts and funky music help boost her confidence. by How To Own The Room
33 min listen
Episode 4: Yana Peel: Have you ever said no, when you should have said yes? Viv Groskop talks to Yana Peel, CEO of Serpentine Galleries, about listening to your gut, knowing your audience and deploying the power of intimacy. by How To Own The Room
33 min listen
How to Own the Room 2 Trail: Brilliant women reveal the secrets of brilliant speaking, with comedian and TV and radio presenter Viv Groskop by How To Own The Room
1 min listen
Episode 1: Nigella Lawson: In the very first episode of How to Own the Room, Viv Groskop talks to food writer and broadcaster Nigella Lawson about being shy, making mistakes - and the armour of professional hair and makeup. by How To Own The Room
25 min listen
10.2 Storytelling Masterclass: The Five Words That Sum Up Your Story: To celebrate International Women's Day 2021, Viv presents a special five-part series featuring Hillary Rea, award-winning storyteller and founder of communication consultancy Tell Me a Story. Part two explains how choosing five simple words will... by How To Own The Room
16 min listen
Olwen Fouéré, Actress and Director: Are you putting limits on yourself? Actress, director and writer Olwen Fouéré inspires Viv Groskop with her refusal to accept limitations. They talk mastering non-verbal communication, the power of the in-between and the way fear can be poetry.... by How To Own The Room
40 min listen
Series 2 Ep 8 - Meera Syal: What if it's not all about you? Viv Groskop talks to writer, actor, comedian and producer Meera Syal about fighting for diversity, failing in front of Victoria Wood and the peril and power of representing others when you speak. by How To Own The Room
34 min listen
Episode 2: Sam Baker: Have you got "happy high status"? Viv Groskop talks to Sam Baker, digital entrepreneur and co-founder of The Pool, about powerpoint, fairydust and really hating public speaking. by How To Own The Room
29 min listen
Series 2 Ep 5 - Nicola Mendelsohn: What's the worst that could happen? Viv Groskop talks to Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook's Vice-President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa about salary negotiation, not assuming people can read your mind and the importance of not living life... by How To Own The Room
26 min listen
#PODSTRIKE - Ann Patchett: Writer Ann Patchett and How to Own the Room endorse #PODSTRIKE, a coalition of podcasts supporting Greta Thunberg and the young people behind the Global Climate Strikes starting this Friday 20th Sept, by helping spread the word. Ann will feature on a... by How To Own The Room
2 min listen
Marcia Kilgore, Beauty Entrepreneur: Are you trying to sell something you wouldn't buy? Marcia Kilgore (Beauty Pie, Fitflop and more) talks to Viv Groskop about being driven by loss, the fearlessness that comes from knowing what makes you happy, and being so devoted to what you do that... by How To Own The Room
35 min listen
Series 2 Ep 1 - Stacey Dooley: What if this was easy? Viv Groskop talks to documentary filmmaker Stacey Dooley about the power of going with the flow, the value of staying true to your own voice - and what still makes her nervous. by How To Own The Room
22 min listen
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton: Are you owning your individuality? Hillary and Chelsea Clinton talk to Viv Groskop about our narrow notions of what female speech and power should be - and how they must be expanded. They discuss The Book of Gutsy Women (co-authored by the Clintons),... by How To Own The Room
31 min listen
Writer Chimene Suleyman: Are you trying to own all the rooms all the time? Viv Groskop talks to writer, poet and performer Chimene Suleyman about picking your battles, embracing your nerves and finding your cheerleaders. by How To Own The Room
30 min listen
Series 3 Ep 2 - Trinny Woodall: Are you sitting comfortably? Well, stop it. Beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall makes HTOTR history by telling Viv Groskop to Sit Up Straight! That done, the pair explore the joy of the ad lib, the value of being your own mentor, and the secrets of... by How To Own The Room
32 min listen
Series 2 Ep 3 - Margaret MacMillan: Does your voice go up at the end of a sentence? Always? Viv Groskop talks to bestselling historian Margaret MacMillan about conquering uptalk, the power of storytelling and the importance of trusting your team. Plus some brilliant advice for anyone... by How To Own The Room
34 min listen
Episode 5 - Anne-Marie Imafidon: "Who knew, young black women from East London who love Nandos can speak well!" Viv Groskop talks to Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, computing, maths and language prodigy and co-founder of the STEMettes, about under-dressing, turning the stage into your living... by How To Own The Room
32 min listen
Series 3 Ep 1 - Madeline Miller: Do you "leave it all on the court"? Viv Groskop talks to novelist Madeline Miller about the speaking secrets of teachers, what you can learn from watching others, and how Bruce Springsteen inspires her to hold nothing back. by How To Own The Room
34 min listen
Shaa Wasmund, Entrepreneur: Are you binary enough? Serial entrepreneur Shaa Wasmund talks to Viv Groskop about being poor, making money, cracking Facebook Lives, winning at conferences - and committing everything to what you love. Oh, and the joys of a garden office. by How To Own The Room
30 min listen
Sandi Toksvig, Broadcaster: Are you getting enough potatoes? Sandi Toksvig, writer, broadcaster, actor and activist talks to Viv Groskop about owning rooms from the Royal Albert Hall to the QI studio and the Bake Off tent. She talks confidence, social media, being... by How To Own The Room
32 min listen
Performer Petra Massey: Are they laughing with you or at you? Viv Groskop talks to performer Petra Massey about embracing failure, the importance of rehearsal and the richness of play. by How To Own The Room
34 min listen
8.2 Laura Bates, Writer and Campaigner: Been wolf whistled by 400 boys? Viv Groskop talks to Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project and author of Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists, the Truth about Extreme Misogyny and how it Affects Us All. Laura talks about... by How To Own The Room
36 min listen
Monica Galetti, Chef: Can you own a room you aren't even in? Monica Galetti can. The chef and Masterchef judge talks to Viv Groskop about making your personality felt even when you aren't there. She recalls being sick with nerves when first filming Masterchef, how... by How To Own The Room
27 min listen

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22.5 Kate Stephens, CEO: How do you find the confidence to pursue the work you want and ace an interview? Viv chats to Kate Stephens, the CEO of Smart Works, an amazing charity with celebrity backers whose mission is to help marginalised women break the cycle of rejection... by How To Own The Room
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22.4 Joanna Jensen, entrepreneur: How do you find the self-belief to pursue a brilliant idea, convince investors in your vision and pick yourself after setbacks? Viv chats to Joanna Jensen, the founder, former CEO and now brand ambassador of Child’s Farm, a family skincare brand... by How To Own The Room
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22.3 Angela Saini, science journalist and author: How do you connect with audiences on a deeper, truer level? Viv talks to award-winning journalist and author, Angela Saini, about combatting pseudo-science and reaching people by peeling back the layers of thinking. Her celebrated books include:... by How To Own The Room
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22.2 Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, presenter and moderator: How do you create the best panel experience? Viv talks to professional moderator, Alexandra Antwi-Boasiako, about managing nerves, getting the best out of interviewees on stage and handling feedback. Based in her home city of Hamburg, Germany,... by How To Own The Room
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22.1 Patsy Palmer, actress and DJ: How do you learn to say no and do what makes you happy? Viv talks to the actress, Patsy Palmer, best-known for her role as Bianca Jackson in EastEnders, who now lives in Malibu, California. Exuding chill vibes from the sofa, Patsy talks to Viv about... by How To Own The Room
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21.5 Evanna Lynch, actress and writer - Happy High Status: How do you find your voice and your confidence when people expect you to be only one thing? How can you overcome thoughts that keep you small? Actress and writer Evanna Lynch joined the cast of the Harry Potter series as Luna Lovegood for the fifth... by How To Own The Room
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21.4 Sophie Ellis-Bextor, singer-songwriter - Happy High Status: How do you bounce back from a major knock to your confidence? How do you maintain focus and poise even when you’re exhausted or overwhelmed? In this fourth in our series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to Sophie Ellis-Bextor,... by How To Own The Room
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21.3 James O’Brien, broadcaster - Happy High Status: Can you be “too confident”? How entitled is too entitled? In this third of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to broadcaster and journalist James O’Brien, LBC presenter and author of How They Broke Britain (coming in Nov... by How To Own The Room
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21.2 Fatima Whitbread, Olympic athlete - Happy High Status: What happens when you swivel the lens away from yourself? In this second of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to Olympic athlete and world champion javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread, star of I’m a Celebrity and Celebrity SAS:... by How To Own The Room
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21.1 Tom Allen, comedian - Happy High Status: Can you be both insecure and confident at the same time? In this first of a series of Happy High Status takeover episodes, Viv talks to award-winning comedian Tom Allen, star of The Apprentice: You’re Fired and Bake-Off: Extra Slice, about his life... by How To Own The Room
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20.6 Angela Cretu, CEO: How do you achieve and stay authentic? Viv talks to Angela Cretu, CEO of Avon, one of the biggest beauty brands in the world. Growing up in Communist Romania she says she learnt about gender and social equality, while ideas of self-expression or... by How To Own The Room
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20.4 Curtis Sittenfeld, novelist: How do you simply get things done? Viv talks to the American writer, Curtis Sittenfeld, whose new novel, , is already a bestseller and has been selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. They chat about feminist breakthroughs, navigating the room... by How To Own The Room
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20.3 Isabel Wilkerson, author: How do you nurture self-belief? Viv talks to the bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns, Isabel Wilkerson, about cultivating gentle trust in ourselves. The Pulitzer prize-winning writer of narrative nonfiction, whose latest book, , explores... by How To Own The Room
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20.1 Marielle Wyse, fashion entrepreneur: Launching series 20 with a splash of colour and pizazz, Viv talks to fashion label guru, Marielle Wyse, about finding that thing you love and doing with all your heart. Having worked in TV documentaries, Marielle took time out to look after her small... by How To Own The Room
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19.6: Masterclass on How to Be Confident: What is the secret of fearlessness? How do you focus if you’re feeling nervous? In this final episode of the How to Own the Room masterclass series, we dive back into the back catalogue for key tips and tricks on How to Be Confident. Actress... by How To Own The Room
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19.5: Masterclass on How to Prepare (Part 2): In this week’s round-up of all the best tips and tricks for confidence and performance, we continue with the theme of preparation. Talking to actress Nicole Ansari (Deadwood) and her husband Brian Cox (Succession), Viv... by How To Own The Room
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How to Own the Room 2 Trail

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