The Hitstreak Episode 231: The Pursuit Code — Get Turned On, Get Present, Get Results w/ David Norrie
Episode 231 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!
This week we are joined by Communication Strategist, Best-Selling Author, and Founder of Speak Up, David Norrie!
Episode in a Glance:
In this episode of the Hitstreak, I get to talk with communication strategist David Norrie. We explore the significance of human connection in relationships, the impact of wellness products on personal health, and the importance of presence in communication. David shares his personal journey in wellness and the transformative effects of health products, emphasizing the need for focus and clarity in performance. Throughout the episode, we highlight the power of effective communication and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic selves and foster meaningful connections.
Key Points:
- Human connection is essential for meaningful relationships.
- Presence in communication is crucial in today's fast-paced world.
- Effective communication can transform personal and professional relationships.
- Personal growth often requires letting go of past burdens.
- Family wellness can create shared experiences and connections.
- Saying yes to challenges can lead to personal growth and new opportunities.
- The pursuit of purpose is a lifelong journey.
- Faith can pierce the heart and inspire change.
About our guest:
David Norrie is a communication strategist, best-selling author, and founder of Speak Up, a training platform that equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to communicate with confidence, clarity, and presence. With more than 25 years of experience across radio, television, print, and digital media, David has studied and mastered the psychology behind influence — helping people move audiences not just with words, but with delivery and connection. He has written long-running columns for two of the nation’s largest newspapers and spent several years covering the NFL, sharpening his understanding of performance and communication under pressure. Blending neuroscience, communication psychology, and stagecraft, David teaches practical frameworks that build authenticity, authority, and charisma in a distracted, short-attention-span culture.
He is the author of Turned On: Tuning In in a Tuned Out World and The Pursuit: The Truth They Don’t Want You to Know Is the Truth That Will Set You Free. Alongside his wife, Angelike, he co-hosts the Turned On podcast. Through Speak Up — now expanded to serve teens and Gen Z — David equips the next generation with the communication skills and confidence needed to stand out in a digital-first world.
He lives in Tennessee with his wife, three children, and their dog, Elvis.
Follow and contact:
Instagram: @davidnorrie.speakup
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