Posts by Carol Cox
How to Get ChatGPT to Recommend You as a Speaker
You’ve probably Googled yourself before. (I have a very funny story about what happens when people Google my name. 😳) But have you ever asked ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity about you? Do you know if you show up if someone is looking for a speaker like you? Just last month, a client got a $30,000 speaking…
Read MoreStory to Spotlight Retreat in Spain for Women Non-Fiction Writers – Fall 2026
if you’ve found Speaking Your Brand, I know you’re eager to put yourself out there and speak to audiences because you have a message worth sharing. As a speaker, writing a book gives you additional authority and credibility. Event organizers love speakers who have books because it shows that the speaker understands their material. But,…
Read MoreBecome Bookable: NEW Online Workshop for Speakers
if you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to speak more… but how do people actually get invited to speak at conferences and events?”, our new workshop is for you. A lot of speakers assume they just need to pitch themselves more. But the real reason speakers get invited isn’t because they pitch harder; it’s because they’re positioned as bookable.…
Read MoreSpeaking Your Brand Profiled in Orange Appeal Magazine
It was so fun to visit the Orlando Ballet Center for the Businesswomen & Ballet event to celebrate Women’s History Month! Diane Diaz and I are profiled in the March/April issue of Orange Appeal magazine for the work we do to amplify women’s voices and elevate women leaders.
Read MoreCarol 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:…
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