91: The Speech That Changed Everything: Simon Doble on Fear, Purpose & Global Impact

This conversation with Simon Doble is a masterclass for emerging speakers who dream of making an impact but feel the weight of fear, nerves, or imposter syndrome. Simon takes us inside his journey, from resisting the stage to realising speaking wasn’t just a platform, but the catalyst that catapulted his mission onto the world stage.

What you’ll hear isn’t just another story about “doing good.” It’s a roadmap for speakers who want to land bigger stages, attract corporate opportunities, and make their message unforgettable. 

Simon shows you how to get out of your own way, embrace authenticity over polish, and use speaking to amplify both your business and your purpose.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The Time Magazine article that lit the spark and changed Simon’s life forever. (10:04)
• The role of joy in communities facing energy poverty — and why joy fuels resilience. (18:02)
• The mindset shift that reframes speaking from performance to service — and beats imposter syndrome. (25:21)
• How one terrifying keynote in Oman opened corporate doors and 10x’d SolarBuddy’s growth. (28:02)
• How Simon turned speaking into a legitimate revenue stream, raising $500K+ to fund SolarBuddy. (31:43)
• The ripple effect of speaking: how one stage moment inspires thousands and changes millions of lives. (37:12)
• From Times Square to Mercedes-Benz Arena: stories from the world’s biggest stages (and what they taught him). (47:38)

This episode is not just for speakers - it’s for anyone who’s ever wondered: Could my story really change the world? Simon’s answer is a resounding yes.

If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you’d love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we’d love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It’s all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can’t wait to welcome you. 

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