Posts by Christine Cox
Elevate Your Audience Engagement Skills with These Proven Strategies with Katie Anderson [In-Person Speaking Series]: Podcast Ep: 345
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 to keep your audience interested and engaged. This is what I talk about with my guest and client, Katie Anderson. Katie has been around the world, from…
Read MoreHow to Monetize Your Public Speaking with Lead Gen Talks and Paid Gigs with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 344
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 from your presentations. If you don’t consistently get leads from your presentations, there are a few things you can do to…
Read MoreWhy YOU are the Messenger for Your Idea and Audience with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 343
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 always be the case – there are always going to be lots of people out there who do or say something in the same umbrella…
Read MoreI Almost Got Stuck in the Expert Trap: How I Escaped and Delivered My Recent Successful Conference Presentation by Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 342
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. I had lots of slides filled with examples and case studies. Useful, sure, but not impactful or memorable. I knew it was missing heart and soul. Fortunately, I…
Read MoreUnearthing Your Unique Message: Discovering What Makes You Stand Out with Judy Carlson: Podcast Ep. 341
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 doing this, probably because that’s how we got started as speakers and presenters. But, your audience doesn’t need to hear tons of facts and figures; they need to understand the…
Read MoreCan I Tell It’s You? What a Brand Voice Is and Why You Need One Especially with AI and ChatGPT: Podcast Ep. 340
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 stand out in a crowded market?’ or ‘How can I make my messages resonate more deeply with my audience?’, then this episode is for you. We’re going to…
Read MoreCreating Compelling TED-Style Talks Based on Academic Research with Tanya Golash-Boza, PhD: Podcast Ep. 339
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 is to influence social change. Throughout history, public speakers have inspired us about what’s possible, from JFK’s moon speech to MLK’s I have a dream. TED…
Read MoreEscaping the Expert Trap: From Academic Presenter to Sought-After Speaker with Teri DeLucca, PhD: Podcast Ep. 338
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 make the shift into thought leadership? My guest and Thought Leader Academy graduate, Teri DeLucca, PhD, has done exactly this. I know you’ll be inspired…
Read MoreSharing Your Story as a Catalyst for Transformation with Karen Keene: Podcast Ep. 337
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 is possible. From the consciousness-raising circles of the women’s movement in the 1970s to present-day campaigns for policy and legislative changes, our stories can make a profound…
Read MoreGo from a Good Speaker to a Great Speaker with These 5 Lessons from ‘Hamilton’ with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 336
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 to go from being a good speaker to a great one, there are key elements to infuse into your content and delivery.…
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