Podcasts by Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking for Women

347: How to Feel More Comfortable and Confident on Stage [In-Person Speaking Series] from 2023-09-18T09:00

We’re continuing our podcast series to help you up level your in-person speaking skills.

I...

346: Get More Speaking Gigs by Adding Body Movement and Vocal Variation with Victoria Moran [In-Person Speaking Series] from 2023-09-11T10:49

Did you know that you will get *more* speaking gigs if you focus on your delivery as well as your content?

Your body movement, use of the stage, and vocal variation ar...

345: Elevate Your Audience Engagement Skills with These Proven Strategies with Katie Anderson [In-Person Speaking Series] from 2023-09-04T09:00

How do you keep your audience engaged throughout your talk or presentation?

There are basic strategies like asking questions of the audience, but there are more ways t...

344: How to Monetize Your Public Speaking with Lead Gen Talks and Paid Gigs with Carol Cox from 2023-08-28T09:00

I know you enjoy speaking - AND you want to make sure you’re getting an ROI from it.

Your ROI can come from getting paid to speak and/or from getting leads and clients...

343: Why YOU are the Messenger for Your Idea and Audience with Carol Cox from 2023-08-21T09:00

I often hear from clients that they feel like their topic isn’t unique, that what they would present on others have already been said. 

And they’re right: That will al...

342: I Almost Got Stuck in the Expert Trap: How I Escaped and Delivered My Recent Successful Conference Presentation by Carol Cox from 2023-08-14T09:00

I *almost* got stuck in the expert trap when I was creating my recent presentation for MAICON called Maintain Your Brand Voice Through AI Personalization and Storytelling.​

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341: Unearthing Your Unique Message: Discovering What Makes You Stand Out with Judy Carlson from 2023-08-07T09:00

Raise your hand if you’re used to giving presentations chock full of information, facts, and figures?

You are not alone!

Many of us get comfortable do...

340: Can I Tell It's You? What a Brand Voice Is and Why You Need One with Carol Cox from 2023-07-31T09:00

Today, we're delving into a topic that lies at the heart of powerful communication and compelling thought leadership: brand voice. 

If you've ever wondered, 'How can I...

339: Using Public Speaking to Influence Social Change with Tanya Golash-Boza, PhD from 2023-07-24T09:00

I talk a lot about the power of public speaking for building brand awareness, generating leads, and becoming known in your industry.

The other power of public speaking...

338: Escaping the Expert Trap: From Academic Presenter to Sought-After Speaker with Teri DeLucca, PhD from 2023-07-17T09:00

What does the journey look like to evolve from an expert presenter to a sought-after speaker and thought leader?

How can you escape what I call “the expert trap” and m...

337: Sharing Your Story as a Catalyst for Transformation with Karen Keene from 2023-07-10T09:00

I strongly believe that sharing your story transforms not only your audience, but also yourself.

You and your audience discover that you’re not alone and that change i...

336: Go from a Good Speaker to a Great Speaker with These 5 Lessons from 'Hamilton' with Carol Cox from 2023-07-03T09:00

This episode airs the week of our 4th of July holiday in the United States, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to re-air one of my favorite episodes.

If you want t...

335: Amplifying Your Personal Brand: Public Speaking as the Ultimate Authority Booster with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2023-06-26T09:00

We’re wrapping up our podcast series on personal branding.

Today we're diving into how to a...

334: Styling Your Personal Brand: Be Comfortable and Confident in Any Room with Solita Roberts from 2023-06-19T09:00

We’re continuing our podcast series on personal branding.

Imagine you have a speaking engag...

333: Building Your Personal Brand: Establishing Thought Leadership Online and Offline with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2023-06-12T09:00

We’re continuing our new series on personal branding.

If you caught our episode last week, ...

332: Defining Your Personal Brand: The First Step to Becoming a Thought Leader with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2023-06-05T09:00

We’re kicking off a new series all about personal branding.

Do you know you have a personal...

331: Igniting Change by Using Your Voice: How One Instagram Post Turned into a Powerful Movement with Sharon McMahon from 2023-05-29T09:00

We are wrapping up our podcast series on Using Your Voice with a very special guest.

Sh...

330: The Journey from Settling to Speaking Up with Kelly Lopez [Use Your Voice Series] from 2023-05-22T09:00

Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you experienced and the lessons you learned from it that you thought to yourself “others need to hear about this?” 

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329: From Compelled to Take Action to TEDx Speaker with Dr. Nicole Rochester from 2023-05-15T09:00

Have you had an experience that impacted you so much that you were compelled to take action, to make a shift in your life, business, or career?

“Compelled to take acti...

328: Feeling Worthy Enough to Have a Voice with Kelly Schermerhorn [Use Your Voice Series] from 2023-05-08T09:00

Have you ever felt imposter syndrome, that you weren’t sure if you had enough expertise or experience or knowledge or credentials [or fill in the blank] to speak up, share your perspec...

327: From Expert to Thought Leader: 3 Key Strategies You Need Now to Set Yourself Apart in Our New AI-Driven World with Carol Cox from 2023-05-02T18:56

If I take a look at your slide deck or presentation outline and I can’t tell that the content is yours (vs. another speaker on your topic), you’re in danger of being a commodity speake...

326: Getting PR and Media with Cheryl Tan [Marketing Series] from 2023-04-24T09:00

We’re wrapping up our series on how marketing is changing and new approaches you can take to more effectively connec...

325: A Marketing Framework that Feels Good for You and Your Audience with Wendy Kendall [Marketing Series] from 2023-04-17T09:00

We’re continuing our series on how marketing is changing and new approaches you can take to more effectively connect...

324: Creating Strategic Collaborations with Cara Steinmann [Marketing Series] from 2023-04-10T09:00

We’re continuing our series on how marketing is changing and new approaches you can take to more effectively connect...

323: Marketing Is Changing: Why We're Ditching the Hero's Journey with Carol Cox [Marketing Series] from 2023-04-03T09:00

We’re kicking off a new podcast series on how marketing is changing and what to do now.

The rise of AI tools means that endless quantities of decent content can be gen...

322: Changing the Image Women Have of Themselves with Heike Martin from 2023-03-27T09:00

As women, we are all too familiar with the societal expectations imposed on us from a young age.

Both implicitly and explicitly, we are told how we should look and act and...

321: What It Means to be Visible to Yourself and Others with Bibigi Haile from 2023-03-20T09:00

Fear of failure, fear of rejection, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, vulnerability hangovers, nerves.

All of these can cause us to be reluctant to be visible, to put our...

320: The Iranian Women's Revolution with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh from 2023-03-13T09:00

I’ve been wanting to do an episode since last fall on what’s been going on in Iran with the huge protests by girls and women.

This is a fascinating and important conve...

319: The 3 Stages We Go Through as Women When We Use Our Voice with Carol Cox from 2023-03-06T10:00

We’re kicking off Women’s History Month here in the U.S. in the month of March. 

Of course, we champion and advocate for women every month and every week :-), but I do...

318: How My Thought Leadership Has Evolved with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2023-02-27T10:00

We are celebrating 6 years of the Speaking Your Brand podcast!

To mark this milestone, I invited Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, to interview me.

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317: [Coaching] Using Client Case Studies Effectively in Your Presentations with Cherie Mylordis from 2023-02-20T10:00

We’re going behind the scenes so you can hear how and why to integrate case studies into your presentations.

My guest is Cherie Mylordis, who is currently in our  Listen

316: Education, A.I., and What It Means to Be Human with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh from 2023-02-13T10:00

When ChatGPT came out at the end of 2022, one of the first industries to be instantly impacted was education.

There were a lot of articles written bemoaning ChatGPT an...

315: Using the Future (A.I. and Blockchain) to Solve the Challenges of the Past with Dr. Elena Mechik from 2023-02-06T10:00

We’re continuing our new podcast series on A.I. wi...

314: Using ChatGPT and Image Generators to Enhance Your Content with Carol Cox from 2023-01-30T10:00

Get ready for a fun episode where I share how I’ve been using A.I. tools like ChatGPT and image generators like Midjourney and DALL-E.

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313: How to Thrive in the Age of A.I. with Carol Cox from 2023-01-23T10:00

This is the first episode in a new podcast series on ...

312: My Top Tips to Make Your Talks Memorable with Carol Cox from 2023-01-16T10:00

In the trends for 2023 episode I did 2 weeks ago, trend #3 was about the return and resurgence of in-person activities and events, which means more in-person spea...

311: How to 10x Your Speaking Skills from 2023-01-09T10:00

If you’re a speaker who has in-person events coming up OR if you’re planning an in-person event, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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310: Trends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2023 with Carol Cox from 2023-01-02T10:00

Happy New Year! This is the 5th year in a row I’ve done a trends episode for the start of the year.

This may be the ...

309: Year In Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next with Carol Cox from 2022-12-26T10:00

I’m taking you behind the scenes to share what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for us in the areas of speaking, visibility, this podcast, and the business in...

308: Thriving as a Woman in Business with Angela Guice from 2022-12-19T10:00

This is a tour de force conversation about being a woman business owner and how to navigate changes in the economy that we’re all seeing and experiencing right no...

307: From University Lecturer to Thought Leader with Heather Hausenblas, PhD from 2022-12-12T10:00

I’m joined in this episode by one of our Thought Leader Academy grads, Heather Hausenblas, PhD.

Heather has an impre...

306: All Things Speaking with Dorie Clark: What to Charge, TEDx Talks,&More from 2022-12-05T10:00

This is a fun and lively conversation about all things speaking, from what to charge to what makes a great TEDx talk to setting long-term goals.

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305: Spellbinding Storyteller Speaker Archetype with Shannon Bumgarner from 2022-11-28T10:00

This is the fourth and final episode in our serie...

304: Provocative Performer Speaker Archetype with Cara Houser from 2022-11-21T10:00

This is the third episode in our series Listen

303: Fabulous Facilitator Speaker Archetype with Susan Moe from 2022-11-14T14:55

This is the second episode in our series Listen

302: Stellar Scholar Speaker Archetype with Kristen Albert, Ed.D. from 2022-11-07T10:00

This is the first episode in our new series Listen

301: Why We Get Imposter Syndrome and What to Do About It with Melody Wilding from 2022-10-31T09:00

You’ve most likely heard of “imposter syndrome” and perhaps you’ve experienced it yourself. If so, you’re not alone!

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300: How to Create Your Own Framework to Set You Apart as a Speaker&Thought Leader with Carol Cox from 2022-10-24T09:00

Do you know that one of the most powerful elements of your presentations is showcasing your own framework?

Having yo...

299: [Case Study] All the Ways You Can Leverage Your Own Framework with Amber De La Garza from 2022-10-17T09:00

If you already have a framework that you use in your business and presentations, you will get some new ideas in this conversation on ways to use your framework. Listen

298: Women in STEM Panel: Ways to Use Your Voice and Build Thought Leadership from 2022-10-10T09:00

You won't want to miss this powerhouse panel of women in STEM sharing how they use their voices to advocate for change and build their thought leadership.<...

297: Integrating Your Story Into Your Talks with Carol Cox, Diane Diaz, and Joy Spencer from 2022-10-03T09:00

How do you integrate your story into your talk and message? Which story should you choose?

This is one of the main a...

296: Make an Impact by Writing Op-Eds with Princella Talley from 2022-09-26T09:00

On the podcast this month, we’re exploring different ways you can channel using your voice and building your thought leadership platform.

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295: Creating a Non-Profit for Your Thought Leadership with Arlene Blake from 2022-09-19T09:00

On the podcast this month, we’re exploring different ways you can channel using your voice.

Last week, we talked abo...

294: Attracting a Diverse Clientele with Solita Roberts from 2022-09-12T09:00

I hit the “easy” button earlier this year. I say this not as an excuse but as a wake-up call for myself.

It was May ...

293: The True Value of Your Personal Brand with Monique Bryan from 2022-09-05T09:00

We’re continuing our podcast theme for this quarter on “Wealth” with this episode on the true value of your personal brand.

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292: Your Net Worth is in Your Net Work with Colleen O’Mara and Jessie Nagel from 2022-08-29T09:00

This quarter on the podcast we’re focused on the theme of “Wealth.” 

We’ve talked about how to go from commodity spe...

291: Speaking for Income&Impact: The 3 Key Elements You Need (and What’s Getting In Your Way) to Go from Commodity Speaker to Thought Leader with Carol Cox from 2022-08-22T09:00

If I take a look at your slide deck or presentation outline and I can’t tell that the content is yours (vs. another speaker on your topic), you’re in danger of be...

290: [Coaching] Get More Leads from Your Presentations with Monica Young from 2022-08-15T09:00

One of the best reasons to be a speaker is to increase brand awareness for your business and to generate leads and clients.

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289: Less Free, More Paid: How to Increase Your Speaker Fees with Carol Cox from 2022-08-08T09:00

If you’ve been getting speaking requests, but they’re free or low paid, or you’ve been charging the same amount for a while and aren’t sure if (and how) to raise ...

288: A Framework for Creating a Signature Talk for Income and Impact with Carol Cox from 2022-08-01T14:45:23

Do you sometimes sit down to create a new presentation and stare at a blank document or slide deck, not sure where to start or you feel like you have so many idea...

287: The ROI of Investing in a Speaking Coach with Dianna Deeney from 2022-07-25T09:00

What can you expect when you work with a speaking coach? What are the outcomes and results you get?

In last week’s e...

286: What a Speaking Coach Is and When You Need One with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2022-07-18T09:00

What exactly do we do as speaking coaches when we work with our clients?

When is the right time for you to work with...

285: 4 Speaker Archetypes: Learn How to Market and Sell Your Speaking with Carol Cox from 2022-07-11T09:00

What kind of speaker are you? How would you describe your style?

I’ve always told our clients that we don’t want to ...

284: Connecting Your Ideas into One Message with Cindy Rowe from 2022-07-05T09:00

Have you ever felt like you have a bunch of ideas and you’re not sure how they’re connected and how to get them into one message?

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283: How to Exceed Expectations as a Speaker at an Event with Jill Janecke from 2022-06-28T09:00

If you’re going to be speaking at an in-person conference, this episode has some excellent tips on how you can exceed expectations as a speaker to make it a win-w...

282: Going Bold with Your Thought Leadership Message with Jodi Flynn from 2022-06-21T09:00

Do you sometimes wonder how BOLD you want to be with your thought leadership message?

You know you have something im...

281: 6 Winning Ways to Open and Close Your Talks with Carol Cox from 2022-06-14T09:00

How should you open and close your talk?

When we work with our clients on their signature talks using our framework,...

280: Making the Shift from Expert Presenter to Storyteller in Your Keynotes with Katie Anderson from 2022-06-07T09:00

Last year on this podcast, I did several episodes about the distinction between being an expert and a thought leader.

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279: Building Trust and Connection Through Vulnerability with Dr. Katrina Skinner from 2022-05-31T09:00

Do you have an experience that happened to you that you’re reluctant to share with your audience?

What would happen ...

278: Co-Creating with Your Audiences with Shannon Hughes from 2022-05-24T09:00

I took an improv class a couple of years ago and it has been incredibly helpful to me as a speaker, so much so that I had the attendees at our recent in-person cl...

277: The Authority Gap Women Face and What to Do About It with Mary Ann Sieghart from 2022-05-17T09:00

I’m going to start this podcast with a bit of a controversial question: Why do we (and, yes, I said we) often feel much more uncomfortable having a woman in a positi...

276: Money Has a Story Too: Understanding Your Business Finances with Melissa Houston from 2022-05-10T09:00

I talk a lot about storytelling and the importance of integrating stories into your presentations and talks.

Well, m...

275: Public Speaking Has Changed: The 3 Skills You Need Now to Get Selected, Stand Out, and Make Money as a Speaker from 2022-05-03T09:00

If you plan on speaking in-person this year, you’ll want to listen to this entire episode. 

I'm sharing wit...

274: The Key to Booking More Speaking Engagements with Sarah Lynn Wallace from 2022-04-26T09:00

Speaking opportunities are increasing as more events and conferences are returning to in-person and organizations are looking to bring in trainers.

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Register for Our New Free Live Training: 3 Speaking Skills You Need Now from 2022-04-21T00:18:55

We have a brand new FREE live training happening on Tuesday, April 26!

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273: How to 10x Your Speaking Skills from 2022-04-19T09:00

If you’re a speaker who has in-person events coming up OR if you’re planning an in-person event, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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272: The Business Case for Speaking and Thought Leadership with Carol Cox from 2022-04-12T09:00

As entrepreneurs, we have a lot on our plate and fitting in the time to build our thought leadership platforms, create presentations, and pitch ourselves can too ...

271: Providing Transformation vs. Information with Carol Cox from 2022-04-05T09:00

Are you providing transformation or information in your presentations and talks?

Whenever I work on a presentation o...

270: The Hub and Spokes of Your Thought Leadership Message with Christie Rocha from 2022-03-29T09:00

When you start putting your thought leadership out into the world, think of your overall message as the hub. You then have various spokes you can use to share the...

269: Creating a Memorable "Bit" for Your Keynote Speech with Nicole Edwards from 2022-03-22T09:00

As you’re working on your keynote speech (or aspiring to one), there are key elements to include that make it different from a regular business presentation or tr...

268: Using a Signature Talk for Lead Generation with Kelley Carlstrom, PharmD from 2022-03-15T09:00

What does it look like to create your signature talk and put it out there for the first time?

Our guest, Kelley D. C...

267: The Way to Gender Equality is through Public Speaking with Carol Cox (#IWD) from 2022-03-08T10:00

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is Break the Bias. 

I appreciate that on the IWD web...

266: How I've Found and Used My Voice with Carol Cox from 2022-03-01T10:00

In this episode, I share 3 ways public speaking has helped me to find and use my voice and the lessons I’ve learned along the way that may help you too. Listen

265: 3 Ways to Love Your Audience with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2022-02-22T10:00

We’re wrapping up the month of February talking about how we as speakers can love our audiences.

Why is this importa...

264: The Role of Symbols and Metaphors in Our Stories with Susan Moe from 2022-02-15T10:00

If you’re an analytical, left-brained thinker like me, this episode is going to give you a different perspective on your content, your speaking, and yourself. Listen

263: Finding the Emotional Heart of Your Message with Carol Cox from 2022-02-08T10:00

Since we’re in the month of February, I figured it was a good time to talk about finding the emotional heart of your message.

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262: The Four Layers of Thought Leadership with Carol Cox from 2022-02-01T10:00

I remember last year I was doing some research and I googled “famous thought leaders.” Guess what the results were? All men.

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261: Closing the Gender Speaking Gap with Kristin Oakley from 2022-01-25T10:00

You won't want to miss the story I share in this episode that made me so mad at the time.

About 5 years ago, I was a...

260: Self-Doubt Happens: Here's What I Do with Carol Cox from 2022-01-18T10:00

One of the side effects of going bigger with your message and putting yourself out there is self-doubt.

Even when yo...

259: Connecting Your Business and Your Thought Leadership with Carol Cox from 2022-01-11T10:00

How is your thought leadership message connected to your business? Should it be related?

I look at it this way: Thou...

258: Trends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2022 with Carol Cox from 2022-01-04T10:00

Happy New Year! This is the 4th year in a row I’ve done a trends episode for the start of the year.

What I mean by t...

257: Writing a Book Gives Your Ideas Depth and Longevity with Tiffany Hawk [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-12-28T10:00

This is the final episode in the series we’ve been doing called Listen

256: Making the Most of LinkedIn as a Thought Leader with Tyrona Heath [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-12-21T10:00

This is one of the best conversations I’ve had about how to use social media effectively as a thought leader.

My gue...

255: Year In Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2021-12-14T10:00

We’re taking you behind the scenes to share what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for us in the areas of speaking, visibility, and the business in general. Listen

254: What Your List Wants from Your Emails with Kate Doster [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-12-07T10:00

What does the *medium* of email want in order to be the most effective?

What do *we* want when we look through our i...

253: TV Can Make You Famous - But Don't Read the Comments with Dr. Christina Madison [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-11-30T10:00

If you’ve ever thought that you’d like to be on TV as a contributing expert - or if you think you’re not qualified (you are!) - you’ll get so much out of this epi...

252: Using Video for Thought Leadership, Brand Awareness, and Sales with Stacy Mayer [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-11-23T10:00

More and more social media platforms, from Instagram and Pinterest to LinkedIn, are encouraging users to create videos and prioritizing video in their algorithms....

251: This is What Public Speaking Does for You with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-11-16T10:00

Did you know that public speaking is one of the fastest ways that you can establish your expertise, credibility, authority, and thought leadership?

...

251: This is What Public Speaking Does for You with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-11-16T10:00

Did you know that public speaking is one of the fastest ways that you can establish your expertise, credibility, authority, and thought leadership?

...

250: Lessons Learned from 250 Podcast Episodes with Carol Cox [The Medium is the Message Series] from 2021-11-09T10:00

We’re celebrating 250 episodes of the Speaking Your Brand podcast!

I wanted to take this opportunity to share with y...

249: Add Performance Elements to Your Speaking with Carol Cox from 2021-11-02T09:00

We’ve been doing a series on in-person speaking, as more conferences and events return to in-person.

Today, I’m talk...

249: Add Performance Elements to Your Speaking with Carol Cox from 2021-11-02T09:00

We’ve been doing a series on in-person speaking, as more conferences and events return to in-person.

Today, I’m talk...

248: Boost Learning and Engagement in Your Presentations and Programs with Manja Horner from 2021-10-26T09:00

Whether you’re presenting at a conference or running a program or course, you want to make sure that your audiences and clients are learning and, more importantly...

247: Creating Your Body of Work by Noticing Who's Missing with Katrine Marçal from 2021-10-19T09:00

When you think about your thought leadership, one of the questions to consider is: What is missing in your field/industry?

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246: Audience Engagement Strategies for In-Person Speaking with Ramona J. Smith from 2021-10-12T09:00

We’re continuing our series on in-person speaking with this episode to talk about audience engagement strategies you can use and how you can give your audience an...

245: How to Get Selected as a Speaker by Event Organizers with Sarah Soliman from 2021-10-05T09:00

As the speaking season is ramping up (both virtual and in person) and conferences are planning for next year, how can you stand out and get selected as a speaker?...

244: Behind the Scenes of My Recent Keynote with Carol Cox from 2021-09-28T09:00

I’m taking you behind the scenes to talk about the recent keynote I delivered, including how the event organizer found me, how I created and prepared for the spee...

243: How We Create a Signature Talk in a VIP Day from 2021-09-21T09:00

What is it like to create your signature talk in a day? Can it really be done? What are the results? 

This episode i...

242: Evolving from Experts to Thought Leaders (TLA Grads) from 2021-09-14T09:00

How can you evolve from being an expert to a thought leader?

What mindset shift needs to happen and what does though...

242: Evolving from Experts to Thought Leaders (TLA Grads) from 2021-09-14T09:00

How can you evolve from being an expert to a thought leader?

What mindset shift needs to happen and what does though...

241: The Expert Trap: What Holds Women Back from Thought Leadership with Carol Cox from 2021-09-07T09:00

You’re an expert in what you do: you have work experience, skills, knowledge, credentials, degrees.

You’re well rega...

240: My Realization of What's in MY Way to Thought Leadership with Carol Cox from 2021-08-31T09:00

Is there something holding you back from your thought leadership? If so, it just might be the way through.

In the ep...

239: Leadership is about the Heart as much as the Head with Emily Rogers from 2021-08-24T09:00

As a high-achieving woman and a left-brained/logical/analytical person, I've been perfectly comfortable living and working from my head.

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238: What's IN Your Way IS Your Way to Your Thought Leadership with Betsy Jordyn from 2021-08-17T09:00

This is an incredibly powerful conversation about owning and telling our story and what it looks like to develop into a thought leader.

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237: The Power of Being Vulnerable with Your Personal Story with Cyndi Shifrel from 2021-08-10T09:00

I know from first-hand experience how hard and scary it can be to be vulnerable sharing a deeply personal story that reveals something that shows you’re not perfe...

236: Using One Story with Different Angles for Different Audiences with Chanta Wilkinson from 2021-08-03T09:00:20

You know that including stories, especially personal stories, in your presentations is important to connect with and engage the audience. This is true whether you...

235: Pivoting Your Brand and Business into Thought Leadership with Marisol Erlacher from 2021-07-27T09:00

Have you been getting the feeling that you’re ready to go bigger with your ideas and message? That you want to have a bigger impact and reach more people?<...

234: How to Create Content Using Your Authentic Voice with Ashleigh Rennie from 2021-07-20T09:00

The best way to describe this episode is to share what my guest, copywriter Ashleigh Rennie, wrote when she scheduled our podcast interview:

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233: Identify Your Thought Leadership Model with Carol Cox from 2021-07-13T09:00

In this episode, I share 3 types of thought leadership models: personality-driven, research-driven, and mission-driven. 

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233: Identify Your Thought Leadership Model with Carol Cox from 2021-07-13T09:00

In this episode, I share 3 types of thought leadership models: personality-driven, research-driven, and mission-driven. 

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232: Are You an Influencer, an Expert, or a Thought Leader? with Carol Cox from 2021-07-06T09:00

What’s the difference between an influencer and a thought leader? And what’s the difference between an expert and a thought leader?

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231: What Event Organizers Look for in Speakers with Kelly Youngs from 2021-06-29T09:00

How can you get selected to speak at an event? What do event organizers look for in speakers?

My guest is Kelly Youn...

231: What Event Organizers Look for in Speakers with Kelly Youngs from 2021-06-29T09:00

How can you get selected to speak at an event? What do event organizers look for in speakers?

My guest is Kelly Youn...

230: Use Your Story for an Inspirational Talk with Tanea Smith from 2021-06-22T09:00

Have you ended up somewhere in life that you did not expect (or was not expected of you)? Do you have a life story that people have told you is inspirational? Listen

229: 3 Speaking Styles You Can Use from 2021-06-15T09:00

Are you ready to challenge yourself with your presentation content and delivery to make a memorable experience for your audience?

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228: Mistakes Speakers Make That Turn Off Audiences from 2021-06-08T09:00

Have you attended presentations, whether in person or online, where you get frustrated or bored? Perhaps even the thought has crossed your mind to walk out of the...

227: How We Pitch and Prep for Speaking Gigs from 2021-06-01T09:00

Get behind the scenes on what we do at Speaking Your Brand to get, pitch for, and prep for speaking engagements.

Whe...

226: Build Your Brand with Consistency and Authenticity with Sydney Cummings from 2021-05-25T09:00

Sydney Cummings is a YouTube sensation with over 1.1 million subscribers, which she built organically over the past 3 years by uploading a new workout every day (...

225: Speaking Fees, Rebranding, and Niching with Dr. Zoe Shaw from 2021-05-18T09:00

“The more you speak, the more you understand yourself and your audience.”

I love this quote from my guest Dr. Zoe Sh...

224: Achieve Big Goals with Public Accountability with Natalie Sisson from 2021-05-11T09:00

When you have a big goal or project you want to achieve, what do you do to keep yourself on track?

For me, having ex...

223: Hosting Your Own Event for Positioning and Revenue with Lisa Princic from 2021-05-04T09:00

Hosting your own event can be incredibly valuable for you and your business.

It can position you as an expert and au...

222: Communicating Your Vision and Values to Your Team with Amber De La Garza from 2021-04-27T09:00

I’ve always thought of “Speaking Your Brand” as not only how you communicate externally to audiences, whether it’s at conferences and events, on webinars, or on p...

221: Your I.P. Can Make Your Business Scalable and Saleable with Erin Austin from 2021-04-20T09:00

We talk quite a bit on this podcast about the value of creating frameworks.

A framework is the repeatable process yo...

220: The Power of Stories Told by Women (Summit Speeches by Carol Cox&Diane Diaz) from 2021-04-13T09:00

In this episode, we’re sharing the opening remarks from our recent Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit.

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219: Identifying and Pitching Places to Speak with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2021-04-06T09:00

As we get closer to resuming in-person conferences and events later this year (yay!) plus with many groups still doing virtual events, this is a great time to res...

218: Being a Force for Change vs. a Force for Good with Natalie Legrand from 2021-03-30T09:00

My guest Natalie Legrand recently graduated from our Thought Leader Academy and is one of our panelists at our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit. Listen

217: Steps to Build Your Thought Leadership Platform with LuAnn Nigara, Tammy Lally, and Dr. Karen Wilson from 2021-03-23T09:00

What steps can you take to start building your thought leadership platform?

What are strategies you can use to build...

216. Why We're #ChoosingWomensVoices - and You Should Too with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2021-03-16T09:00

Last March 2020, as part of Women’s History Month, I released this episode and our challenge called #ChoosingWomensVoices.

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215: Moving Past the Surface to Find Your Deeper Story and Message with Zaribel Clay from 2021-03-09T10:00

Have you ever felt like you have a deeper story and message to share with your audience?

Perhaps you’re uncertain wh...

214: Top Takeaways from Our Speaking Coaches from 2021-03-02T10:00

Get ready for a value-packed and heartfelt episode with key takeaways you can use as you think about your thought leadership message and signature talk and puttin...

213: The V.O.I.C.E. of Thought Leaders with Carol Cox [Big Ideas Series] from 2021-02-23T10:00

How can you start developing your thought leadership message?

In this episode, I walk you through:

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212: 5 Rules for Being an Excellent Emcee with Carol Cox and Amber Hawley from 2021-02-16T10:00

Have you been asked to be an emcee for an event or thought about being one?

An emcee (or MC, Master of Ceremonies) i...

211: Turning an Academic Topic into a Powerful TEDx Talk with Tanya Golash-Boza [Big Ideas Series] from 2021-02-09T10:00

We all love TED talks, right?

The best ones tell us something we haven’t thought of before and inspire us to take ac...

210: Finding Your Big Idea By Noticing What's Missing with Jackie Roby [Big Ideas Series] from 2021-02-02T10:00

What does it mean to have a Big Idea?

Your Big Idea doesn’t need to be something that’s never been talked about befo...

209: The Differences in Doing Interviews for Podcasts, TV,&Publications with Carol Cox and Marie Fiebach from 2021-01-26T10:00

Many of us guest on podcasts and it’s an excellent way to increase your visibility and expand to new audiences.

Have...

208: Being an Introvert and a Speaker with Katherine N. Johnson from 2021-01-19T10:00

If you’re an introvert, the thought of visibility, and maybe even the thought of public speaking, is one that you may be a little bit more hesitant to pursue. Listen

207: [On-Air Coaching] Visibility Strategies for 2021 with Mary Beth Simon from 2021-01-12T10:00

It’s no question that 2020 definitely threw us for a loop. With many of our speaking engagements and events forced to convert to online presentations and webinars...

206: Trends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2021 with Carol Cox from 2021-01-05T10:00

Happy New Year! This is the 3rd year in a row I’ve done a trends episode for the start of the year.

You’d think afte...

205: The 4 Types of Talks You Need as a Speaker and Thought Leader with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals&Planning Series] from 2020-12-29T10:00

I talk quite a bit on this podcast about signature talks - why you should have one and what goes into one.

Your sign...

204: Make Better Decisions Around Business and Speaking Opportunities with Danielle Hayden [Goals&Planning Series] from 2020-12-22T10:00

How can we create a decision-making filter to determine which opportunities to say ‘yes’ to and which to say ‘no’ to?

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203: What Should Be On Your Financial Review Checklist with Lesley Batson [Goals&Planning Series] from 2020-12-15T10:00

This episode is 2 conversations in one. 

I invited my guest and client Lesley Batson, founder of Rebel Rock Wealth, ...

202: Measuring the Right Metrics to Get the Results You Want with Casey Gromer [Goals&Planning Series] from 2020-12-08T10:00

What should you be measuring in your business and in your speaking and visibility efforts?

There are the obvious met...

201: Year in Review: What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals&Planning Series] from 2020-12-01T10:00

Although 2020 didn’t end up going quite as planned (understatement of the year), there are lessons I’ve taken from it that have made me and Speaking Your Brand as...

200: Lessons, Mistakes,&Wins from Creating 200 Podcast Episodes with Carol Cox from 2020-11-24T10:00

200th episode celebration! 

After creating 200 podcast episodes over nearly 4 years, I’ve learned a lot. 

199: Make Your Data-Driven Presentations More Interesting and Story-Driven with Monique Ositelu, PhD [Storytelling Series] from 2020-11-17T10:00

We’ve heard so much about the importance of storytelling over the past few years that using data, statistics, and research in our presentations seems to have been...

198: Find Your Hook for Your Book and Talk with Kelly Notaras [Storytelling Series] from 2020-11-10T10:00

Writing a nonfiction book and having a signature talk go hand in hand: both are a reflection of who you are, what you do, and why you do it.

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197: What We Can Learn as Speakers from 'Hamilton' with Carol Cox [Storytelling Series] from 2020-11-03T10:00

I admit, I’m a bit obsessed with the musical “Hamilton.”

I watched it on Disney+ the July 4th weekend it came out an...

196: Why Our Summit Was the Best Virtual Event Experience People Have Had with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2020-10-27T09:00

The live virtual summit that we hosted a couple of weeks ago was a smashing success.

Attendees told us that it was t...

195: Our Opening and Closing Speeches from Our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Storytelling Series] from 2020-10-20T09:00

What an incredible day we had last week for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. live virtual summit! 

Our speakers truly embodi...

194: How to Structure a Movement-Making Speech Using Your Story with Joy Spencer [Storytelling Series] from 2020-10-13T09:00

Why would you want to start a movement when you’re busy with your business? Isn’t a movement for activists and non-profits?

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193: Five Kinds of Stories to Share in Your Thought Leadership Content with Carol Cox [Storytelling Series] from 2020-10-06T09:00

You’ve heard by now the power of storytelling in your presentations and thought leadership content.

But, do you some...

192: The Cure for Vulnerability Hangovers with Carol Cox [Use Your Voice Series] from 2020-09-29T09:00

Have you ever had a vulnerability hangover?

I know I have, including just last month, along with other times this ye...

191: Women in Politics and the Public Sphere with Rep. Anna Eskamani [Use Your Voice Series] from 2020-09-22T09:00

I’m excited to have on the show today Anna Eskamani, who is my state representative in the Orlando, Florida, area where I live.

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190: Speaking Truth to Power and the Importance of Language with Karla Manning, PhD [Use Your Voice Series] from 2020-09-15T09:00

Have you had an experience that made it so you couldn’t *not* speak up and use your voice?

It could have been someth...

189: Behind the Scenes of Planning Our Virtual Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Use Your Voice Series] from 2020-09-08T09:00

What’s it like to plan an event in only 8 weeks? We’re about to find out!

Our live virtual summit takes place on Oct...

188: Trendsetting, Thought Leadership, and Trusted Circles with Gina Bianchini [Use Your Voice Series] from 2020-09-01T09:00

This episode is the perfect bridge between the series we just wrapped up on Listen

187: [Coaching] Identifying a Container for Your Message and Content with Diane Diaz and Brenda Reiss [Thought Leadership Series] from 2020-08-25T09:00

A few weeks ago in episode 184, I talked about the five elements that thought leaders have.

One of these elements is...

186: From Hashtag to Podcast to Book: Developing Your Thought Leadership Platform with Elayne Fluker [Thought Leadership Series] from 2020-08-18T09:00

We’ve been talking about thought leadership for the past few episodes - what it means to be a thought leader, what thought leaders have in common, and the importa...

185: My Journey as a Thought Leader and How We’re Evolving at Speaking Your Brand with Carol Cox [Thought Leadership Series] from 2020-08-11T09:00

This episode didn’t go quite as planned.

In last week’s episode, we looked at why some speakers become thought leade...

184: Why Some Speakers Become Thought Leaders with Carol Cox [Thought Leadership Series] from 2020-08-04T09:00

What do you think when you hear the term “thought leader?”

Do you think you can be one? (Hint: you can!)

183: Amplify Your Voice by Having a Sponsor with Jhaymee Tynan [Finding Your Voice Series] from 2020-07-28T09:00

If you've seen the incredible production of the play “Hamilton,” you may remember the song, “The room where it happens.”

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182: Your Voice Can Help Others Break the Silence with Kelli Palfy, Ph.D. [Finding Your Voice Series] from 2020-07-21T09:00

In this episode, my guest and I talk about what may be a difficult topic for some of you: sexual abuse and in particular male sexual abuse.

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181: Find Your Story, Find Your Voice with Dr. Jerrica Dodd [Finding Your Voice Series] from 2020-07-14T09:00

We’ve been talking for the past couple of podcast episodes about finding your voice and both the challenges and opportunities around that.

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180: You Say You Want to be a Thought Leader: What That Really Means&How to Find Your Voice with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Finding Your Voice Series] from 2020-07-07T09:00

Have you struggled to figure out what to say, whether it's on a social media post or in a presentation?

Have you sto...

179: The Deep Truths You and Your Brand Need to Say with Rebeca Arbona [Finding Your Voice Series] from 2020-06-30T09:00

When my guest said this during our conversation, we both stopped to write it down because it was so good:

“You can’t...

178: The Most Important Questions in Negotiations with Alexandra (Alex) Carter from 2020-06-23T09:00

This is not your typical conversation or approach to negotiations.

I came across my guest, Alexandra (Alex) Carter, ...

177: A Radically Different Approach to Understanding Racism with April Harter, LCSW from 2020-06-16T09:00

We’ve been hearing and seeing a lot over the past few weeks about anti-racism education and the need for white people (like me) to Listen

176: Handling Triggers, Reactions, and Emotions in Ourselves and Others with Lara Currie from 2020-06-09T09:00

We’re all feeling a lot of emotions and seeing reactions and triggers in ourselves and others.

Whether we’re having ...

175: The Work of Anti-Racism as White Women with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2020-06-02T09:00

This is a conversation for white women about our role and privilege in a racist and white supremacist society and the work *we* need to do.

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174: Hosting Your Own Virtual Summit with Dr. Holly Tucker from 2020-05-26T09:00

Have you thought about hosting your own virtual summit?

We've talked quite a bit for the past few months about the p...

173: Going Virtual with Your Business and Speaking for the First Time with Dr. Bibi Pirayesh from 2020-05-19T09:00

What happens when your entire business is in person, from meeting with clients to speaking, and the pandemic hits and that’s no longer possible?

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172: Get Past Perfection and Throw Out the Script with Joy Spencer from 2020-05-12T09:00

Get ready to be inspired to get past perfection and throw out the script you may *think* (consciously or unconsciously) you should be using in your career, busine...

171: 5 Types of Webinars You Can Do to Grow Your Business and Visibility with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2020-05-05T09:00

Do you have a strategy for your webinars?

Do you know whether you should make a direct sales pitch on your webinar -...

170: [Coaching] Taking Action and Pivoting in Your Business with Virtual Offerings with Amanda J. Hill from 2020-04-28T09:00

Have you been wanting to add a new offering to your business but haven’t had a chance to yet?

As my guest Amanda J. ...

169: Leveraging Free Speaking Engagements Into Bigger Opportunities with Angela Hosking from 2020-04-21T09:00

A question I get asked a lot is: How can I get paid to speak?

One of the best ways is to speak and present for free....

168: Speaking and Embodying Your Values In Your Work with Patti Perez from 2020-04-14T09:00

How do your values show up in your work, whether it’s interacting with clients or employees, presenting to an audience, appearing on a podcast, or creating market...

167: Creating a Sense of Belonging with Your Audience with Traci Baxley, Ed.D. from 2020-04-07T09:00

Whether you’re presenting online or in person, to any size audience, creating a sense of belonging with your audience builds trust and contributes to their learni...

166: Reimagining Our Businesses, Industries, and Public Speaking with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2020-03-31T09:00

We've been hosting virtual office hours on Zoom for our clients and it's been so good to chat, commiserate about the situation we're all in, and talk about strate...

165: How to Repurpose Your In-Person Presentation into an Engaging Webinar with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2020-03-24T09:00

Have you attended a boring or poorly done webinar? 

Tune into this episode to hear webinar audience engagement in ac...

164: Mindful Leadership in Uncertain Times with Puja Madan from 2020-03-17T09:00

I don’t know about you, but for the past week, I’ve been checking the NYT website and my Twitter feed WAY too many times a day, as we all struggle to understand w...

163: A Feminist Approach to Public Speaking with Carol Cox from 2020-03-10T09:00

As I’ve worked with nearly 200 women over the past few years, I’ve seen how the same things trip us up, as well as what liberates us as women - our voices and our...

162: Why We're #ChoosingWomensVoices - and You Should Too with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2020-03-03T10:00

I was listening to a well-known, very popular male podcaster a few months ago and he put me over the edge when he said something like this (I'm paraphrasing): Listen

161: Mindset and Negotiation Strategies for Speakers with Latesha Byrd [Mindset Series] from 2020-02-25T10:00

Join me for an insightful conversation with my guest Latesha Byrd, a speaker, podcaster, and the founder of Byrd Career Consulting, a consulting agency that provi...

160: Shifting Your Sales Mindset and Strategies for Greater Success with Reena Philpot [Mindset Series] from 2020-02-18T10:00

How would you like a bucket of leads at your business doorstep every day?

Sounds great, right?

Listen

159: What Holds Us Back and What Can Propel Us Forward with Stephanie Harter [Mindset Series] from 2020-02-11T10:00

How do you know when you’re ready for the next big thing, to make a change?

Do you feel that you need to learn more,...

158: Dealing with Uncertainty and Fear When Public Speaking [Mindset Series] from 2020-02-04T10:00

Public speaking can certainly bring about nerves and uncertainty, whether you’re a new speaker or you’ve been speaking a while and want to try something new on st...

157: Traits of a Successful Speaker from 2020-01-28T10:00

I’m sharing 7 books and 4 podcast series that have impacted me personally and professionally because they’ve made me think about being a speaker (and an entrepren...

156: Visibility Strategies That Get You Noticed with Janice Gassam, Ph.D. from 2020-01-21T10:00

What does “being visible” mean?

It means being seen and being in public view. 

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155: How Public Speaking Built My Businesses: Lessons and Mistakes from 2020-01-14T10:00

Public speaking has undoubtedly been one of the key factors in building 3 different businesses over the last 18 years.

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154: Trends in Public Speaking for 2020 from 2020-01-07T11:01:51

What trends are on the horizon that you can capitalize on to get better speaking engagements and to get better results from them?

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153: [Coaching] Threading a Story Throughout Your Signature Talk with Amber Hawley from 2019-12-31T10:00

Do you feel like you have too much content in your presentations? Too many good things you can share with your audiences and you’re not sure how to select what to...

Bonus: Year in Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Coming in 2020 from 2019-12-28T19:09:57

This is a secret bonus episode - my podcast editor doesn’t know about it, neither does my assistant (shhh!).

I had o...

152: Where Are They Now: Updates from Past Coaching Guests Teresa McCloy and Anne Torrez from 2019-12-24T10:00

Remember the VH1 series from the late 1990s called “Where are they now?” 

The show would look back at artists, bands...

151: Dream Big, Speak Big: Inspiration from Women Speakers [Goals&Planning Series] from 2019-12-17T10:00

What stage do you dream to be standing on, looking out at the audience, sharing your message?

What kind of speaker d...

150: Podcast Pitching and Guesting with Angie Trueblood [Goals&Planning Series] from 2019-12-10T10:00

Do you have being a guest on podcasts as one of your goals for 2020?

It’s a fantastic way to reach new audiences, bu...

149: A Different Way of Setting and Achieving Your Speaking Goals with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals&Planning Series] from 2019-12-03T10:00

Before you ask yourself *what* goals you want to achieve as a speaker, ask yourself *who* do you want to *be* as a speaker and then what do you need to do to beco...

148: Improve Your Business Creativity and Innovation with a Framework with Sura Al-Naimi [Frameworks Series] from 2019-11-26T10:00

Ideas that come from innovation and creativity seem like they come out of nowhere, a flash of inspiration that hits you all of a sudden.

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147: Radical Customer Empathy: From an Idea to a Framework to a Book with Danya Shea [Frameworks Series] from 2019-11-19T10:00

We’re continuing our series on Frameworks with a deep dive into how my guest and her business partner created their framework, from idea to testing with clients t...

146: [Coaching] Finding Your Framework with Cha’Lea Stafford [Frameworks Series] from 2019-11-12T10:00

In last week’s episode, you learned why having a framework in your business and for your presentations and workshops is incredibly powerful and the many ways you ...

145: You Need to Create a Framework with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Frameworks Series] from 2019-11-05T10:00

When you hear “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs,” does a shape come to mind?

How about “sales funnel?”

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144: What I've Learned about Being a Leader [Leadership Series] from 2019-10-29T09:00

We’re continuing our podcast series on Leadership: what does it mean to be a leader for your audience, your clients, your community, and yourself.

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143: Uncovering Your Leadership Blindspots with Rhonda Peterson [Leadership Series] from 2019-10-22T09:00

We all have blindspots. 

As leaders, entrepreneurs, and speakers, we should want to find out what they are and then ...

142: Positioning Your Brand for Business Growth with Lisa Princic [Leadership Series] from 2019-10-15T09:00

As we continue our series on Leadership, how can you position your brand, both as a speaker and as an entrepreneur, for growth?

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141: Advocating for What You Want for Yourself and Others with Nicole Tisdale [Leadership Series] from 2019-10-08T09:00

We’re kicking off a new podcast series on Leadership: what does it mean to be a leader for your audience, your clients, your community, and yourself.

140: Comparing Political Speeches from Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Warren, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [Storytelling Series] from 2019-10-01T09:00

What can we learn from political speeches to apply to our own presentations?

Quite a bit!

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139: [Coaching] Selecting the Best Stories to Include in Your Signature Talk with Marie Fiebach [Storytelling Series] from 2019-09-24T09:00

We're continuing our series on storytelling with this on-air coaching call episode about what stories you should select to include in your signature talk, whether...

138: Scientists Need to Tell Stories Too with Karen Corbin, PhD, RD [Storytelling Series] from 2019-09-17T09:00

If you're sharing something personal in a presentation or a talk, you know that you should make it a story and include stories in your presentations in general. Listen

137: The Missing Ingredients in Your Stories [Storytelling Series] from 2019-09-10T09:00

We’ve all heard to use stories in our presentations.

Stories make our content more interesting and memorable for the...

136: How to Use the Feedback Form for Higher Quality Lead Generation [Money Series] from 2019-09-03T09:00

How can you increase leads and sales at your presentations? By asking for them!

Having a feedback form that the audi...

135: The Profits in Putting On a Live Event for Your Community with Anna Seewald [Money Series] from 2019-08-27T09:00

For the past few episodes, we’ve talked about how you can monetize your speaking, whether it’s by getting paid a fee or generating leads and sales.

...

134: Gender Pay Gap: Talking About Uncomfortable Topics with Your Audience with Michelle Gyimah [Money Series] from 2019-08-20T09:00

How can you approach an uncomfortable or difficult topic with your audience, so that they open up and you can facilitate a productive conversation, learning, and ...

133: Authentic Selling at Your Speaking Engagements with Nikki Rausch [Money Series] from 2019-08-13T09:00

When we’re doing unpaid speaking engagements, the expectation is that, because it’s free, we can use it for building brand awareness and for lead generation. Listen

132: 7 Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting Paid to Speak with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Money Series] from 2019-08-06T09:00

As we gain more experience as speakers and build our platforms, many of us want to get paid to speak.

But, we don't ...

131: [Coaching] Pitching and Negotiating for Bigger Speaking Opportunities with Maureen Taylor [Confidence Series] from 2019-07-30T09:00

Have you held back from pitching yourself for bigger speaking engagements?

Or have you not raised your speaking fees...

130: Your Movements Say As Much As Your Words with Ritu Chander [Confidence Series] from 2019-07-23T09:00

We all know that non-verbal communication can be as important as our words, whether we're talking with a person one-on-one or speaking in front of an audience. Listen

129: From Fear of Speaking to Keynote Speaker in 2 Years with Dr. Charmaine Gregory [Confidence Series] from 2019-07-16T09:00

If you have a fear of public speaking, this episode is for you.

If you’re confident when speaking but have a fear in...

128: The 4 Visibility Mindset Shifts You Must Make with Eleanor Beaton [Confidence Series] from 2019-07-09T09:00

This conversation is one I’ll be listening to again, especially the end (!).

Is there something that has held you ba...

127: Developing Confidence in Public Speaking [Confidence Series] from 2019-07-02T09:00

Starting with this episode, the next 5 episodes will be related to confidence: from putting yourself out there to pitch for speaking gigs, to conquering a fear of...

126: Gain Skills and Visibility By Serving on a Board with Shireen Motara from 2019-06-25T09:00

Serving on a corporate or non-profit board is an excellent opportunity for you to gain skills and visibility and broaden your network.

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125: Handling Hard Conversations at Live Events with Sarah&Beth of Pantsuit Politics from 2019-06-18T09:00

You may not be talking about politics at your speaking engagements, but you may be discussing issues that are controversial or where people have a distinct point ...

124: [Coaching] Opportunities Come When You're Prepared with Karen Briscoe from 2019-06-11T09:00

Have you ever been asked to give an important talk or presentation with a very short time frame?

You knew that sayin...

123: The Key Elements You Need to Get Paid Speaking Engagements with Li Hayes from 2019-06-04T09:00

You’re going to love this episode, so much so that you may want to listen to it more than once.

It’s packed with wha...

122: A Fresh Approach to Social Media Engagement with Tara McMullin from 2019-05-28T09:00

Have you heard the term “call and response”?

When I hear the phrase, I think of preachers, especially in black churc...

121: Designing Your Website So It Speaks Your Brand with Melanie (Mel) Richards from 2019-05-21T09:00

How does your website impact your speaking opportunities and the fees you can charge?

More than you may think. Listen

120: [Coaching] Focusing on the Why vs. the How in Your Presentations with Layne Booth from 2019-05-14T09:00

A question I get a lot is: What content should I include in my lead generation presentations? How much information do I share?

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119: Deconstructing a Keynote: Writing, Preparation, and Delivery with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2019-05-07T09:00

In the last episode, I talked about pushing past your speaking plateau - what happens when we get to a certain point in our skillset, it’s a comfortable place, bu...

118: Strategies to Push Past Your Speaking Plateau for Better Results with Carol Cox from 2019-04-30T09:00

In today’s episode, we’re talking about hitting a plateau, why it happens, the danger of staying there, and how to get past one. I’m going to be sharing some of m...

117: [Coaching] Turning Your Signature Talk into a Lead Generation Webinar with Lorena Klingel from 2019-04-23T09:00

How can you take the presentation you do in person and convert it to a webinar for lead generation, particularly if you’re selling a program or course?

116: 16 Ways You Can Use Your Signature Talk from 2019-04-16T09:00

When we think of a signature talk, we naturally think of standing in front of a group of people delivering our talk.

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115: How Your Speaking, Media, and PR Can Work Together with Wendy Glaister from 2019-04-09T09:00

What happens when lots of good things start happening to you and your business, as more people and organizations are recognizing you as a rising star in your indu...

114: [Coaching] Building Your Thought Leadership Platform with Lisa Zawrotny from 2019-04-02T09:00

What are the elements of being a thought leader?

What does it mean to be a thought leader?

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113: Storytelling Isn’t Enough: Your Content Needs to be E.P.I.C. from 2019-03-26T09:00

I gave this presentation on E.P.I.C. content 4 times to 4 different groups in a recent 2-week period. Whew!

In this ...

112: [Coaching] Deciding On Your Signature Talk Topic with Teresa McCloy from 2019-03-19T09:00

If you have multiple aspects of your business or of the work you do with your clients, it can be challenging to figure out what’s the best topic and content to us...

111: Make More Time for Speaking and Visibility with Clockwork Principles with Adrienne Dorison from 2019-03-12T09:00

I’m obsessed with the book “Clockwork” by Mike Michalowicz (who also wrote “Profit First”). I read it the first weekend it came out last fall and it has revolutio...

110: Making the Most of Speaking at Trade Shows and Conferences with Sue Monhait from 2019-03-05T10:00

When you speak at a conference or trade show, have you thought about how you can invite the audience to continue the conversation with you after your session? Listen

109: How to Put On a Winning Workshop with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz from 2019-02-26T10:00

This episode is jam-packed with what you need to know to put on your own paid workshop.

I recently co-hosted a works...

108: NLP Can Make You a Better Speaker with Candice Czaplak from 2019-02-19T10:00

You want to feel more confident and prepared for your speaking engagements, especially if it’s an important one like the first time delivering your signature talk...

107: Make Your Presentations More Brain-Friendly Using Behavioral Economics with Melina Palmer from 2019-02-12T10:00

I love this line from my guest: “Our brains are lazy.”

That includes your audience’s brains (no offense).

106: Get More Speaking Opportunities with a Powerful Personal Brand with Diane Diaz from 2019-02-05T10:00

We hear the term “personal brand” a lot, but do we know exactly what it means and how to use our personal brand to get more speaking opportunities?

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105: Tips for Speakers: From Negotiating Your Fee to Opening Your Talk with Mia Voss from 2019-01-29T10:00

Get ready for a whirlwind conversation on all things speaking! I guarantee you will learn something you didn’t know before.

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104: [Coaching] The Key Question to Ask Yourself to Find Your Core Message with Nettye Johnson from 2019-01-22T10:00

You may have a twinkling of an idea for your topic for your signature talk, keynote, or TEDx talk, but perhaps you’re not sure where to go from there.

103: [Coaching] How to Become a Keynote Speaker with Laura Gallaher from 2019-01-15T10:00

If one of your goals is to become a keynote speaker, this on-air coaching call will help you identify the stepping stones to get you there.

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102: Getting Local Media and Publicity to Expand Your Visibility with Amanda Berlin from 2019-01-08T10:00

You’re speaking, you’re podcasting, you’re creating videos to increase your visibility.

Have you thought about expan...

101: Public Speaking Trends for 2019 from 2019-01-01T10:00

What trends are on the horizon that you can capitalize on to get better speaking engagements and to get better results from them?

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100: Best of the Podcast: 100 Episodes of Speaking Your Brand from 2018-12-25T10:00

When I launched this podcast in February 2017, I committed to myself that I was going to do it for one year.

No matt...

099: Where Are They Now? Updates from Past On-Air Coaching Guests from 2018-12-18T10:00

You’ve heard their on-air coaching calls - and now you get to hear what they’ve been up to since their coaching call.

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098: [Coaching] Expanding Your Personal Story into a Universal Message with Nicole Rochester, M.D. from 2018-12-11T10:00

You may have had an experience, a situation, a life event that caused you to change how you looked at the world or led to a new understanding of how something is ...

097: Thinking Bigger: I Get Coached On-Air by Geraldine Carter from 2018-12-04T10:00

Whew, this episode was much harder than I had anticipated.

You’ve heard me coach my clients and members of the Speak...

096: [Coaching] Booking Corporate Workshops from Local Speaking Gigs with Louise Brogan from 2018-11-27T10:00

How can you increase the likelihood that free speaking engagements you do lead to companies hiring you do workshops for them?

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095: Finding Your Idea Worth Sharing (TEDx) with Lori DiGuardi from 2018-11-20T10:00

If you have doing a TEDx talk on your list, you’ll need a TED-worthy idea, an “idea worth spreading.”

How do you kno...

094: Speaking and Showing Up Powerfully as Women with Molly Baker McPherson from 2018-11-13T10:00

When my guest Molly McPherson introduced herself in the Speaking Your Brand Facebo...

093: Turning Your Framework into a Course with Jessica Korthuis from 2018-11-06T10:00

One of the most popular episodes of this podcast is episode 61 on developing your own framework.

I’ve heard from so ...

092: Deconstructing My TEDx Talk: Why We’re Uncomfortable with Women in Power from 2018-10-30T09:00

Two years ago, right before the November 2016 U.S. presidential election, I gave a talk at a small, local TEDxWomen chapter.

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091: Visibility Works: From Local Speaking to TED.com to a Book with Tammy Lally from 2018-10-23T09:00

How does a visibility strategy actually work?

What does it look like to grow your business and your personal brand t...

090: Hosting Your Own Workshop or Retreat with Blair Thielemier from 2018-10-16T09:00

Speaking at someone else’s event is great, but hosting your own workshop or retreat can be even better.

You get to c...

089: [Coaching] Building a Community from Your Podcast with Debbie Gonzales from 2018-10-09T09:00

“My dream is bigger than my fear.”

Have you ever felt like that?

My gu...

088: Why You Need to Live Broadcast with Jenny Melrose from 2018-10-02T09:00

If you’re a speaker, you should be doing live broadcasts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

But…. I hear you ...

087: Launching a Podcast: What's Important and What's Not from 2018-09-25T09:00

Have you been thinking of launching your own podcast?

It’s been a game-changer for my business and personal brand - ...

086: [Coaching] How to Generate Leads From Your Podcast with Stacey Ogden from 2018-09-18T09:00

Do you have a podcast - or video series or blog - but aren’t getting leads from it as you had expected?

You know you...

085: Pivoting Your Business Model by Asking ‘What Do You Really Want’ with Katie Krimitsos from 2018-09-11T09:00

When’s the last time you asked yourself: “What do I *really* want? What’s right for me *right now*?”

And then what h...

084: [Coaching] Less Is More: Developing Your Visibility Strategy with Wendy Zanders from 2018-09-04T09:00

There are many, many ways you can get visibility for yourself and your business:

• Sp...
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083: Collaborating to Expand Your Reach with Baily Hancock from 2018-08-28T09:00

How can you expand your network and reach new people?

Collaborating with others who share a similar mission, vibe, a...

082: [Coaching] How to Create an Emotional Connection with Your Audience with Leanne Kabat from 2018-08-21T09:00

How can you create an emotional connection with your audience?

Even if you *think* you have a topic that doesn’t len...

081: Be a Better Speaker: Top Takeaways from Watching Presenters at Podcast Movement from 2018-08-14T09:00

What separates a great speaker from a so-so one and how can you be a great one?

I recently attended a 3-day conferen...

080: [Coaching] Connecting Your Why and What Makes Your Approach Unique with Anne Torrez from 2018-08-07T09:00

Do you know what makes your approach and process unique?

As a speaker and entrepreneur - whether you’re a coach, con...

079: [Coaching] How to Develop the Shape of Your Framework for Your Presentations with Coryne Forest from 2018-07-31T09:00

In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear how my guest Coryne Forest and I create the visual shape of her framework to use in her presentations.

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078: Speaking Around the World with Annie Mori from 2018-07-24T09:00

What is it like to travel around the world, from Europe to China, to speak - and get paid for it?

My guest is Annie ...

077: [Coaching] Balancing the What, Why, and How in Your Presentations with Libby Rothschild from 2018-07-17T09:00

In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear how to distinguish and balance the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW of what you teach related to your business and your offer....

076: Why the Stories We Tell Matter with Leena Nasser from 2018-07-10T09:00

I’ve talked before about how sharing stories in your talks helps the audience to better understand and remember what you’re teaching.

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075: [Coaching] Finding the Right Presentation Content for Your Business with Regina Byrne from 2018-07-03T09:00

Do you feel like everything’s already been said about your topic and that your audience has heard it all before?

Let...

074: [Coaching] Increase Conversions at Your Speaking Engagements with April Caldwell from 2018-06-26T09:00

In this on-air coaching call, you’ll learn how you can shift the content and flow of your presentations to increase conversions (leads, clients, and referrals) at...

073: Using Podcasts to Connect with Your Ideal Clients with Nicole Holland from 2018-06-19T09:00

Being a guest on podcasts is great for brand awareness, credibility building, networking, and lead generation.

How c...

072: How to Speak Strategically for Better Business Results from 2018-06-12T09:00

Speaking in front of the right audiences with the right message can position you as an expert in your field, showcase your business, build relationships, and lead...

071: Using Humor in Your Talks Will Get You More Speaking Gigs with Kathy Klotz-Guest from 2018-06-05T09:00

You’ll notice that the title of this episode is in the definitive: using humor in your talks *will* get you more speaking engagements.

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070: Aligning Your Wardrobe with Your Brand with Jennifer Mackey-Mary from 2018-05-29T09:00

How can your wardrobe align with and reflect your brand and make you feel confident, so that you attract your ideal clients, whether you’re speaking, on video, or...

069: What Event Organizers Look for in Speakers with Erin Smith from 2018-05-22T09:00

Do you have your eye on a conference or event that you really want to speak at? How can you get selected?

My guest t...

068: Getting Paid to Speak and Negotiating Speaker Fees from 2018-05-15T09:00

How can you get your first paid speaking engagement? How do you figure out what to charge and how to negotiate?

In t...

067: [Coaching] Integrating What You Do in Your Business into Your Presentation with Melissa Bennett from 2018-05-08T09:00

If you’ve been giving a presentation but you feel like what you do in your business isn’t well integrated into it and you aren’t getting the leads, client...