Posts by Carol Cox
Finding Your Big Idea By Noticing What’s Missing with Jackie Roby [Big Idea Series]: Podcast Ep. 210
What does it mean to have a Big Idea? Your Big Idea doesn’t need to be something that’s never been talked about before or something that new research you’ve done has uncovered for the first time (if yours does, that’s great!). I like to think of Big Ideas as ones that aren’t getting talked about…
Read MoreThe Differences in Doing Interviews for Podcasts, TV, & Publications with Carol Cox and Marie Fiebach: Podcast Ep. 209
Many of us guest on podcasts and it’s an excellent way to increase your visibility and expand to new audiences. Have you considered pitching yourself for traditional media, like TV, radio, and publications? You should! Joining me in this episode is Marie Fiebach, who is one of our speaking coaches for our Thought Leader Academy…
Read More3 things from Biden’s inaugural address you can use as a speaker
I don’t know about you, but I spent January 20th glued to C-SPAN watching 3 hours straight of the Inauguration. 👀 I felt joy and relief, along with a renewed vigor in the work we do. Naturally, I took notes during President Joe Biden’s inaugural address (speeches are my thing 🤓). Here are 3 things…
Read MoreBeing an Introvert and a Speaker with Katherine N. Johnson: Podcast Ep. 208
If you’re an introvert, the thought of visibility, and maybe even the thought of public speaking, is one that you may be a little bit more hesitant to pursue. However, did you know that there are so many speakers from professional speakers all the way down to entrepreneurs, who do public speaking and consider themselves…
Read MoreRegistration Now Open for Our Free LIVE Virtual Summit
Our LIVE free virtual summit takes place on October 15, 2020. This is a one-of-a-kind event: a mix of TED-style 10-minute talks plus panel discussions so you can learn how to craft a stellar speech and build your thought leadership platform. I’ve coached a number of TEDx speakers over the years and love the format…
Read MoreWebinar on You Say You Want to be a Thought Leader: What That Really Means & How to Find Your Voice
Have you struggled to figure out what to say, whether it’s on a social media post or in a presentation? Have you stopped yourself from sharing something because you weren’t sure what the reaction would be? Do you feel like there’s something deeper, more meaningful, more impactful you want to say, but you haven’t quite been able to tease it out? Do you…
Read MoreOur unconscious “ism”s
A podcast listener, Susan Moe, wrote an insightful blog post about her reaction to some of the podcast episodes we did in the first half of 2020. Here’s an excerpt: Light is being shed on the dark underbelly of pervasive racism in our country and the immense pain and suffering it causes to millions of…
Read MoreWhy We’re #ChoosingWomensVoices – and You Should Too with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 162
I was listening to a well-known, very popular male podcaster a few months ago and he put me over the edge when he said something like this (I’m paraphrasing): “Some people tell me I should have more diverse guests – women and people of color – but I don’t think that should be a criteria…
Read MoreMindset and Negotiation Strategies for Speakers with Latesha Byrd [Mindset Series]: Podcast Ep. 161
Join me for an insightful conversation with my guest Latesha Byrd, a speaker, podcaster, and the founder of Byrd Career Consulting, a consulting agency that provides professional and executive career coaching. Latesha and I talk about: Figuring out what you want to be known for The identity shift that Latesha went through when she left…
Read MoreYear in Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Coming in 2020
This is a secret bonus episode – my podcast editor doesn’t know about (shhh!). I had originally planned to do a “year in review” episode, but as early December became mid-December and the holidays were upon us, I got busy and decided to skip it. But, I’ve found myself enjoying listening to other podcasters talk…
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