Posts by Carol Cox
Using Your Voice as a Woman in Leadership with Mary Beth Plank-Mezo: Podcast Ep. 427
What does it really look like to lead with courage, advocate for yourself (and others), and embrace vulnerability as a strength? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Mary Beth Plank-Mezo, who is the Vice President of Staff and Cultural Development at Full Sail University and has been with the university…
Read MoreStop Overloading Your Presentations: Why Less Info = More Impact
Have you ever found yourself packing your presentation with as much content as possible, thinking that the more you share, the more value you’re giving? I’ve been there too. But what I’ve learned—and what I want to share with you—is that the most powerful presentations are not those filled with tips and strategies. They’re the…
Read MoreFounder Carol Cox Featured in OBJ’s People on the Move
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Speaking Your Brand! 🎉 Carol Cox, founder & CEO, was featured in the Orlando Business Journal‘s People on the Move. Over the past decade, Carol has had the honor of working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals to help them find and use their voice through powerful…
Read MoreYou Are the Messenger: How to Activate the Idea That’s Been Calling You
Have you ever had an idea whisper to you – gently at first, then louder and louder – until it practically shouted, “Pick me!”? Maybe you brushed it off. Maybe you assumed someone else could say it better. Or maybe you got caught in the loop of “it’s already been done.” Let me stop you…
Read MoreEvery Talk Needs Humor: Here are 5 Ways to Make Your Audience Laugh: Podcast Ep. 426
Have you ever wondered if you really need to add humor to your business presentations, keynotes, or conference talks? Maybe you think, I’m just here to share valuable information – why should I try to be funny? Well, in this episode, I’m joined by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to show you exactly why…
Read More3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking
I know you want to grow your business and brand and have a bigger impact as a thought leader. But, as high-achieving women, there are beliefs we have that get us stuck in the expert trap. We believe that we need to teach/train to provide value; that training content is what our audience wants; and…
Read MoreThe Story You’re Most Reluctant to Share is the One You Should: Podcast Ep. 425
Is there a story you’re reluctant to share? The one that still makes you cringe a little, that feels raw and vulnerable? That’s probably the exact story you should be telling – not just for your audience, but for yourself. In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, and we’re pulling back the curtain on…
Read MoreSign Up for Our Speaker’s Roadmap Online Workshop
Have you been wanting to land more speaking engagements, but aren’t sure where to start or how to pitch yourself? You’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges speakers face is finding the right opportunities and getting selected. That’s why we’re hosting a live, interactive workshop to give you the exact roadmap you need to identify, pitch, and land…
Read MoreEvolving Your Brand is a Must: How to Align Who You Are, Even the Messy Parts: Podcast Ep. 424
We hear all the time that we should “reinvent” ourselves to stay relevant. Or that we should ignore or dismiss aspects of our careers that no longer seem to “fit” with what we’re doing now. I’m not sure we can truly “reinvent” ourselves, nor should we. Instead, we should embrace how we evolve over…
Read MoreFinding and Developing Your Big I.D.E.A.: Podcast Ep. 420 [Best Of]
Today’s episode it’s all about finding and developing your Big Idea for your thought leadership and public speaking. Ideas are incredibly powerful; they can live on for years, centuries, even millennia. Ideas spark movements for political and social change. Ideas help us as humans understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us Your…
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