Posts by Carol Cox
What’s IN Your Way IS Your Way to Your Thought Leadership with Betsy Jordyn: Podcast Ep. 238
This is an incredibly powerful conversation about owning and telling our story and what it looks like to develop into a thought leader. My guest is Besty Jordyn, who is truly a brand whisperer. She has a magical ability to understand who her clients are at a deep level and help them position their business…
Read MoreThe Power of Being Vulnerable with Your Personal Story with Cyndi Shifrel: Podcast Ep. 237
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 perfect. And I also know how incredibly powerful doing so can be. Not only for those who hear it, but for yourself. This is the journey that our…
Read MoreUsing One Story with Different Angles for Different Audiences with Chanta Wilkinson: Podcast Ep. 236
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’re giving a keynote, a business presentation, or a training. Along with integrating various stories and examples throughout your presentations, you can also have one core story that illustrates your topic…
Read MorePivoting Your Brand and Business into Thought Leadership with Marisol Erlacher: Podcast Ep. 235
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? This is what today’s guest, therapist Marisol Erlacher, started feeling last year, as she took part in conversations with other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of…
Read MoreHow to Create Content Using Your Authentic Voice with Ashleigh Rennie: Podcast Ep. 234
The best way to describe this episode is to share what my guest, copywriter Ashleigh Rennie, filled in when she scheduled our podcast interview: “When I was growing up in South Africa, the country was in the darkest days of the Apartheid. It was the 80s. Nelson Mandela had been in jail for twenty years.…
Read More3 Types of Thought Leadership Models with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 233
If you’re like many of the women we work with, you’re an expert in what you do. Clients value the work you do for them and you’re good at it. You provide useful presentations and trainings for your audiences. AND you know there’s a bigger impact you want to make. You’d like to position yourself…
Read MoreAre You an Influencer, an Expert, or a Thought Leader? with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 232
What’s the difference between an influencer and a thought leader? And what’s the difference between an expert and a thought leader? Which one you choose will determine the kind of content you create and where (what platforms) you should be spending your time and focus. Most likely, you’re currently in the expert category (which…
Read MoreWhat Event Organizers Look for in Speakers with Kelly Youngs [Speaking Prep Series]: Podcast Ep. 231
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How can you get selected to speak at an event? What do event organizers look for in speakers? My guest is Kelly Youngs, the founder of global women’s network She Is Fierce!, which puts on in-person and virtual events. Kelly and I talk about: Her background in traditional media as a producer for CNN International…
Read MoreUse Your Story for an Inspirational Talk with Tanea Smith [Speaking Prep Series]: Podcast Ep. 230
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? For my guest and client Tanea Smith, the answer to both of these questions is YES. In this episode, Tanea and I talk about…
Read More3 Speaking Styles You Can Use: Podcast Ep. 229
Are you ready to challenge yourself with your presentation content and delivery to make a memorable experience for your audience? In this episode, I share with you 3 main speaking styles, the overall goals of each, what each of them looks like including examples. You can take parts of each to create a style that’s…
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