Posts by Carol Cox
Want More Speaking Invitations? You Need an I.D.E.A. that Sparks Curiosity
If you want to be known as a thought leader—and not just another expert sharing information—you need a big idea. And before you panic: no, your big idea does not need to be something no one has ever said before. In fact, that’s a myth that keeps many smart, capable women stuck. In this podcast…
Read MoreThe Signature Talk Canvas®: How to Turn Information Into Transformation
Most talks don’t fall flat because the speaker lacks expertise. They fall flat because the speaker is stuck in the expert trap—sharing information without creating change. The Signature Talk Canvas® Framework by Speaking Your Brand® was designed to solve that problem. This framework helps speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs structure their talks as a 3-Act journey…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Develop Your Thought Leadership
What You’ll Learn Thought leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about being the clearest, the most compelling, and the most useful.It’s about developing a point of view that resonates, inspires, and moves people to act. In this guide, you’ll learn: What thought leadership really is (and what it’s not) Why the…
Read MoreWhy Leaders and Executives Need Strong Business Presentation & Storytelling Skills
What You’ll Learn In today’s workplace, leaders aren’t just expected to make decisions—they’re expected to communicate those decisions clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Whether you’re briefing your executive team, presenting a strategy to the board, or inspiring your employees, your ability to tell a compelling story directly impacts your effectiveness as a leader. In this guide,…
Read MoreWhat Is Keynote Coaching? A Guide to Developing Transformational Keynotes with Speaking Your Brand®
What You’ll Learn Keynote coaching is more than improving a presentation—it’s a process for shaping your voice, message, and story into a transformational experience for your audience. At Speaking Your Brand®, we use our proven frameworks, including the Signature Talk Canvas®, to help leaders develop keynote talks that inspire action, build credibility, and elevate their…
Read MoreVideo Highlights from Our Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando
We had so much fun at our recent Speaking Accelerator workshop! Check out the highlights: In the morning, the women created their talks using our framework, prompts, guidance – and lots of post-it notes! In the afternoon, we had fun activities to build their stage presence and confidence. Each woman delivered a story or part…
Read MoreWhy “Perfect” Speakers Don’t Connect: Stop Memorizing & Build Confidence Speaking Off the Cuff
Are you the kind of speaker who loves to have everything prepared in advance? Perhaps you even have your entire presentation scripted out nearly word for word and you have detailed notes for every slide that you rely on? Well, I have a challenge for you: getting more comfortable with impromptu speaking. As a speaker…
Read MoreBooked Without Burnout: A Speaker’s Guide to Landing More Engagements Without Losing Your Spark
Booked Without Burnout is a four-part framework developed by Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand®, to help entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders land more speaking engagements in a sustainable way. The framework covers outbound pitching, inbound positioning, transitioning into paid opportunities, and evaluating when (if ever) it makes sense to pay to speak. It…
Read MoreCarol Cox, Speaker Coach for TEDxOrlando 2026
I’m thrilled to join the TEDxOrlando team as a Speaker Curator and Speaker Coach! Get ready for an incredible series of events in 2026! Do you have an idea worth spreading? Applications to speak are open now and close on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. The Curation Process Our speaker application open call…
Read MoreMaster Your Message & the Stage: Attend Our 1-Day In-Person Speaking Accelerator
Our 1-Day Speaking Accelerator Workshop is coming up on October 30th in Downtown Orlando, Florida. You’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature Talk Canvas® framework – and then practice delivering it with real-time feedback from us. And here’s the thing = you’ll create…
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