Video Confidence Collective

Video Confidence Collective

Hosted by: Chris Schwager

I’ve been in your shoes—unsure where to start, wrestling with gear, second-guessing every take. If you’re creating content for social media, your website, courses, or ads, the Video Confidence Collective Podcast is...

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257: Stop Hiding Behind Your Expertise: How Leaders Get Seen

Your expertise is not what gets you chosen. Being seen is. Janine Jakob, founder of Full Potential Partners and TEDx speaker, explains why the client picks the well-branded leader. Janine spent seven years at...
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256: On-Camera Confidence Training for Executives in Australia

On-camera confidence training for executives works by replacing "just relax and be yourself" with an actual method. Chris Schwager breaks down the five signals, body language, speed, tone, energy and cadence, that...
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255: How to Present on Camera Without a Script

Presenting on camera without a script comes down to a four-question spine, not a memorised page: who you're talking to, the goal, the key message, and where the video lives. Chris Schwager breaks down the cold read...
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254: On-Camera Confidence Training: What Actually Works

Real VCC members Jeff and Melinda Shelley on what on-camera confidence training actually looks like, four months into the Desktop Studio and weekly Video Coaching. Melinda's answer to camera fear is blunt: find...
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253: How to Build Authority as a Business Leader Using Video

Authority is built by being consumed, not announced. Referral specialist Michael Griffiths says a buyer may need up to 20 touch points and 14 hours of your material before they are confident enough to commit. Michael...
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252: How a Government Consulting Firm Cuts Video Production by 90%

H4 Consulting built a video studio for business training and cut production time from 2 hours to 12 minutes. That wasn't the goal. That was the result. Heather Hukins, Managing Director of H4 Consulting, spent years...
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251: Live Property Auctions Are Changing Real Estate

Real estate agents rely on the same playbook. Drive to the property. Set up microphones. Deal with wind noise and traffic. Run the auction. Pack up. Drive to the next one. Shane Thompson in regional Victoria runs live...
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250: A Smarter Video Content Schedule

Most professionals think a video content schedule means posting consistently on LinkedIn or social media. But that narrow view is exactly why video often feels exhausting and unsustainable. In this episode, Chris...
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249: Video Script Writing That Wins Clients

Most professionals struggle with video script writing because they start in the wrong place. They focus on content ideas instead of structure. They rely on ad-lib delivery instead of clear messaging. And when they use...
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248: Video Marketing ROI You Can Finally Measure

When people talk about video marketing ROI, they usually mean views, clicks, and ad performance. But that’s only part of the story. In this episode, we break down what video marketing ROI actually looks like inside a...
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247: Social Media Video Script Ideas That Pop

You don’t need smarter social media video script ideas. You need to stop explaining and start showing. Most professionals don’t struggle with confidence on video. They struggle with clarity before they hit record....
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246: What a Real Video Marketing Plan Looks Like

Most businesses think a video marketing plan is a 12-month content calendar. IT IS NOT. A real video marketing plan is about removing friction in your business, shortening sales cycles, and helping prospects decide...
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