Posts by Lacey Updegraff
Using ChatGPT and Image Generators to Enhance Your Content: Podcast Ep. 314
Get ready for a fun episode where I share how I’ve been using A.I. tools like ChatGPT and image generators like Midjourney and DALL-E. You don’t have to be a techie or tech-savvy to start trying them out. The key to thriving in the age of A.I. is to be proactive and adaptable. By embracing…
Read MoreMy Top Tips to Make Your Talks Memorable: Podcast Ep. 312
In the trends for 2023 episode I did 2 weeks ago, trend #3 was about the return and resurgence of in-person activities and events, which means more in-person speaking opportunities. (Btw, if you haven’t listened to the trends episode 310 yet, definitely do so. I’ve received great feedback from listeners and I’m going to be…
Read MoreHow to 10x Your In-Person Speaking Skills: Podcast Ep. 311
If you’re a speaker who has in-person events coming up OR if you’re planning an in-person event, you won’t want to miss this conversation. We held our first in-person client retreat speaking intensive in Orlando, Florida, in April 2022 and it was incredible! We brought 12 women together to practice their speaking delivery skills…
Read MoreTrends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2023 with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 310
Happy New Year! This is the 5th year in a row I’ve done a trends episode for the start of the year. This may be the most important podcast episode I’ve done to date, as the trends I’m talking about will impact every business and every industry in profound ways, including the rise of A.I.…
Read MoreYear in Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 309
I’m taking you behind the scenes to share what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for us in the areas of speaking, visibility, this podcast, and the business in general. 🎉 What we’re celebrating that went well this year ❌ Things we tried that did not go as well as we had wanted 💡 Larger…
Read MoreThriving as a Woman in Business with Angela Guice: Podcast Ep. 308
This is a tour de force conversation about being a woman business owner and how to navigate changes in the economy that we’re all seeing and experiencing right now. My guest is Angela Guice, the founder of an Emmy-award-winning Los Angeles-based production company that has worked with clients like The Walt Disney Company, Netflix, Hulu,…
Read MoreFrom University Lecturer to Thought Leader with Heather Hausenblas, PhD: Podcast Ep. 307
I’m joined in this episode by one of our Thought Leader Academy grads, Heather Hausenblas, PhD. Heather has an impressive background as a health psychology expert, an international award-winning scientist, and a professor of health sciences. We met at an event I spoke at earlier this year and it was perfect timing because Heather had…
Read MoreAll Things Speaking: What to Charge, TEDx Talks, & More with Dorie Clark: Podcast Ep. 306
This is a fun and lively conversation about all things speaking, from what to charge to what makes a great TEDx talk to setting long-term goals. My guest is Dorie Clark, who is a keynote speaker, a top business thinker, and a bestselling author. Dorie has given 4 TEDx talks since 2015. Her most recent…
Read MoreSpellbinding Storyteller Speaker Archetype with Shannon Bumgarner: Podcast Ep. 305
This is the fourth and final episode in our series exploring the four speaker archetypes. (You can discover your archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz.) Knowing your archetype will help you to: Create more impactful and memorable presentations Market yourself as a speaker using your strengths Try our recommendations to take your talks…
Read MoreProvocative Performer Speaker Archetype with Cara Houser: Podcast Ep. 304
This is the third episode in our series exploring the four speaker archetypes. (You can discover your archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz.) Knowing your archetype will help you to: Create more impactful and memorable presentations Market yourself as a speaker using your strengths Try our recommendations to take your talks to the…
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