Posts by Carol Cox
How to Structure a Movement-Making Speech Using Your Story with Joy Spencer [Storytelling Series] : Podcast Ep. 194
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Why would you want to start a movement when you’re busy with your business? Isn’t a movement for activists and non-profits? Not necessarily. A movement is a group of people coming together to act towards a common cause who share similar values. As a business owner, you can ask: How can I serve people who…
Read MoreFive Kinds of Stories to Share in Your Thought Leadership Content with Carol Cox [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 193.
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You’ve heard by now the power of storytelling in your presentations and thought leadership content. But, do you sometimes feel stuck and uncertain about what *kinds* of stories to share? As we work with our clients on their signature talks, we ask them questions about their past, present, and future, so we can extract the…
Read MoreThe Cure for Vulnerability Hangovers with Carol Cox [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 192
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Have you ever had a vulnerability hangover? I know I have, including just last month, along with other times this year after recording particular podcast episodes or writing emails to our list. A vulnerability hangover is that feeling of regret or uncertainty after you share something that’s personal or something that could be considered controversial.…
Read MoreWomen in Politics and the Public Sphere with Rep. Anna Eskamani [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 191
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I’m excited to have on the show today Anna Eskamani, who is my state representative in the Orlando, Florida, area where I live. Anna is young, outspoken, and tireless in the work she does for her constituents and for Floridians in general. I invited her on to have a conversation about what it’s like to…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Support Is Sexy Podcast: Speaking Your Brand Founder Carol Cox Tells How To Become A Thought Leader, Share Your Stories And Disrupt The Status Quo (Ep. 741)
I had the pleasure of being on the Support Is Sexy Podcast with host Elayne Fluker. Insight from this episode: Strategies for those who are just starting their entrepreneurial journey Secrets to creating an efficient framework for your business Differences between thought leaders and content creators, and how you can bring a new perspective to…
Read MoreSpeaking Truth to Power and the Importance of Language with Karla Manning, PhD [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 190
Have you had an experience that made it so you couldn’t *not* speak up and use your voice? It could have been something that happened directly to you or it could have been something you witnessed or learned about. My guest is Dr. Karla Manning, who had such an experience when she taught in South…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Planning Our Virtual Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 189
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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 October 15. Register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit (it’s free!). This is a one-of-a-kind event: a mix of TED-style 10-minute talks plus panel discussions so you can learn how to craft a stellar speech and…
Read MoreTrendsetting, Thought Leadership, and Trusted Circles with Gina Bianchini [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 188
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This episode is the perfect bridge between the series we just wrapped up on Thought Leadership and the new series we’re starting called Use Your Voice. My guest is Gina Bianchini, the founder of Mighty Networks, which enables people like you (and me!) create and host online communities (and more). I’ve been a fan of…
Read More[Coaching] Identifying a Container for Your Message and Content with Diane Diaz and Brenda Reiss [Thought Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 187
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A few weeks ago in podcast episode 184, I talked about the five elements that thought leaders have. One of these elements is what I call a *container* for their message and content. What happens as content creators and speakers is that we create pieces of content here and there. What makes the content…
Read MoreFrom Hashtag to Podcast to Book: Developing Your Thought Leadership Platform with Elayne Fluker [Thought Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 186
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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 importance of having a container/project for your message. My guest Elayne Fluker has done exactly that – even though she didn’t start out with that plan in…
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