Posts by Carol Cox
Connecting Your Ideas into One Message with Cindy Rowe: Podcast Ep. 284
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? You are not alone! Most of us struggle with this because we’re too close to our own ideas, expertise, and stories. Our guest, Cindy Rowe, owns a marketing agency…
Read MoreHow to Exceed Expectations as a Speaker at an Event with Jill Janecke: Podcast Ep. 283
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-win-win for you, the audience, and the event organizer. Our guest is Jill Janecke, who is a mental health counselor and has opened and operates 15…
Read MoreGoing Bold with Your Thought Leadership Message with Jodi Flynn: Podcast Ep. 282
Do you sometimes wonder how BOLD you want to be with your thought leadership message? You know you have something important and impactful to say, but you’re a bit uncertain on how it will be received and if there will be any backlash. I have definitely experienced this – and the benefits have far outweighed…
Read More6 Winning Ways to Open and Close Your Talks with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 281
How should you open and close your talk? When we work with our clients on their signature talks using our framework, we always make sure to have a strong opening and closing. In the beginning, you want to make a good impression and set the right tone. You may also be nervous, so feeling…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Expert Presenter to Storyteller in Your Keynotes with Katie Anderson: Podcast Ep. 280
Last year on this podcast, I did several episodes about the distinction between being an expert and a thought leader. As speakers, we often get stuck in what I call “the expert trap.” We get comfortable training and teaching in our area of expertise and we think that’s the only way to provide value to…
Read MoreHow to Successfully Join Someone Else’s Team with Speaking Your Brand CEO Carol Cox, Type 5 and Lead Coach Diane Diaz, Type 6
Carol Cox and Diane Diaz had the pleasure of being guests on Sarah Wallace’s Enneagram MBA podcast. On this episode they discuss with Sarah: what it’s like to join someone else’s team as a former entrepreneur and what to consider before you make the change what bringing in a lead coach to your team looks…
Read MoreBuilding Trust and Connection Through Vulnerability with Dr. Katrina Skinner: Podcast Ep. 279
Do you have an experience that happened to you that you’re reluctant to share with your audience? What would happen if you did? So often we feel like our stories are too uncommon or unrelatable or not interesting enough to include in our talks. What I see happen is that speakers generalize their stories…
Read MoreBreak Through! – Speaking Your Brand with Carol Cox
I am so excited to be both a podcast guest and a speaker at the 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 – talking about Speaking Your Brand – a KEY element for people who want to get featured and promoted on stages and in media. In this episode, I joined September Smith on the She’s All…
Read MoreCo-Creating with Your Audiences with Shannon Hughes: Podcast Ep. 278
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 client retreat do some improv games (they appreciated it, I swear!). Improv is not only useful for getting into your body as…
Read MoreThe Authority Gap Women Face and What to Do About It with Mary Ann Sieghart: Podcast Ep. 277
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 position of authority than we do men? Think about some of the decisions you’ve made, from the books you read to the television broadcasters…
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