Posts by Carol Cox
Carol Cox Speaker at Orlando Innovation League
I had a great time speaking to the Orlando Innovation League on what I’ve learned as an entrepreneur, from my early days as a tech founder to starting Speaking Your Brand (a very human-to-human business!) to how I’m using AI to innovate. Big thanks to Rajiv Menon for inviting me, to Scott Gingold for sharing…
Read MoreRoundtable: Telling Stories That Actually Connect
Join me for a free roundtable on February 25th about something I think about a lot — how to use real client stories in your marketing (including your signature talks!) in a way that actually connects (and doesn’t feel manufactured or salesy). I’ll be joined by Afton Brazzoni of Scribe National and Steph Sedgwick of Clarity Web Design…
Read MoreCarol Cox Speaking at Innovation Stories in Orlando
If you’re in the Orlando area, join me at Orlando Innovation League’s Innovation Stories on Tuesday, February 24. Innovation Stories is an evening focused on the real journeys behind innovation – the decisions, pivots, lessons, and moments that shape leadership, growth, and change. I’ll be sharing my real-world experiences and practical insights that people…
Read MoreHow to Land a TEDx Talk: The Complete Guide to Crafting, Positioning, and Delivering an Idea Worth Spreading
What You’ll Learn In this guide, you’ll discover: What TEDx organizers are really looking for in speakers How to craft your “idea worth spreading” using our I.D.E.A. Framework How to structure your TEDx talk with our Signature Talk Canvas® Where to find the right TEDx events—and how to stand out What to include in your…
Read MoreSame Message, Different Medium: Why Your Talk Isn’t Landing (and How to Fix It)
Why Your Message Must Fit the Medium (and How to Get It Right) Have you ever watched a keynote and felt like you were sitting through a 90-minute training crammed into 45 minutes? Or attended a talk that felt more like a checklist than an experience? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it.…
Read MoreImposter Syndrome: Why You Struggle to Claim Your Voice and What to Do About It
Why You Need to Claim the Identity of Speaker and Thought Leader Have you ever hesitated to call yourself a speaker or a thought leader — even though you know you have something important to say? If that hesitation feels familiar, you’re not alone. I see this pattern constantly in the women I work with:…
Read MorePersonal Brand vs. Thought Leadership: What’s the Difference and Why You Need Both
Your personal brand isn’t optional anymore, even if you wish it were. In this post and episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast, I dig into why your personal brand matters more than ever, especially in a world overflowing with content (and now AI-generated content, too), and how it connects to your thought leadership and…
Read MoreA reflection on women’s voices, democracy, and leadership
Today in the U.S., we mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and my heart is heavy. I find myself returning to Dr. King’s unwavering belief in love, compassion, and nonviolent resistance: not as lofty ideals, but as deliberate, strategic choices. His work reminds us that justice doesn’t move forward through silence, neutrality, or patience for patience’s…
Read MoreCome to Our Orlando Speaking Workshop on February 19
Hey there, it’s Carol, popping in for a minute! I want to make sure you know about our 1-Day Master Your Message & the Stage Workshop coming up on February 19, 2026, in Downtown Orlando, Florida. You’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature…
Read MoreOur Different Approach to Public Speaking, Thought Leadership, and Visibility
If you’re exploring programs to improve your public speaking or become a more visible thought leader, you may have come across well-known options like Speaker Lab or Heroic Public Speaking. These organizations have helped many speakers refine their craft. At Speaking Your Brand, we take a different—and very intentional—approach. We don’t just help you speak…
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