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Lessons, Mistakes, & Wins from Creating 200 Podcast Episodes with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 200
200th episode celebration! After creating 200 podcast episodes over nearly 4 years, I’ve learned a lot. In this episode, I share: The impact podcasting has had on my business How my guest selection process has evolved Things I wished I had done earlier The most popular episodes and why I think they are My favorite…
Read MoreMake Your Data-Driven Presentations More Interesting and Story-Driven with Monique Ositelu, PhD [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 199
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We’ve heard so much about the importance of storytelling over the past few years that using data, statistics, and research in our presentations seems to have been sidelined. However, data can play a very important role in helping people understand what’s going on and what’s possible. Data can be used to tell stories and to…
Read MoreFind Your Hook for Your Book and Talk with Kelly Notaras [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 198
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Writing a nonfiction book and having a signature talk go hand in hand: both are a reflection of who you are, what you do, and why you do it. Both your book and your signature talk should have a “hook,” which is your particular angle that answers “why me” and “why now” for your topic.…
Read MoreWhat We Can Learn as Speakers from ‘Hamilton’ with Carol Cox [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 197
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I admit, I’m a bit obsessed with the musical “Hamilton.” I watched it on Disney+ the July 4th weekend it came out and was instantly transfixed. I knew I would like it, but didn’t realize I was going to love it. Today I’m going to talk about “Hamilton” the play and the production and what…
Read MoreCarol Cox on The Karey Northington Podcast
I had the pleasure of being on The Karey Northington podcast with Karey Northington. We go behind the scenes of our businesses and talk about: How everyone experiences “savannah brain” when they step on stage How speaking has been a lead generator for clients A time I was vulnerable with my audience How I handle…
Read MoreWhy Our Summit Was the Best Virtual Event Experience People Have Had with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 196
The live virtual summit that we hosted a couple of weeks ago was a smashing success. Attendees told us that it was the best virtual event they’ve ever been to; some even said it was the best event, in person or virtual. And the stats prove it: the average watch time was nearly 3…
Read MoreOur Opening and Closing Speeches from Our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 195
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What an incredible day we had last week for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. live virtual summit! Our speakers truly embodied being brave and bold. There were tears and laughter, mic drops and raised hands. In this episode, you get to hear the audio from my opening keynote and Diane Diaz’s closing speech. (In next week’s…
Read MoreHow to Structure a Movement-Making Speech Using Your Story with Joy Spencer [Storytelling Series] : Podcast Ep. 194
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Why would you want to start a movement when you’re busy with your business? Isn’t a movement for activists and non-profits? Not necessarily. A movement is a group of people coming together to act towards a common cause who share similar values. As a business owner, you can ask: How can I serve people who…
Read MoreFive Kinds of Stories to Share in Your Thought Leadership Content with Carol Cox [Storytelling Series]: Podcast Ep. 193.
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You’ve heard by now the power of storytelling in your presentations and thought leadership content. But, do you sometimes feel stuck and uncertain about what *kinds* of stories to share? As we work with our clients on their signature talks, we ask them questions about their past, present, and future, so we can extract the…
Read MoreThe Cure for Vulnerability Hangovers with Carol Cox [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 192
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Have you ever had a vulnerability hangover? I know I have, including just last month, along with other times this year after recording particular podcast episodes or writing emails to our list. A vulnerability hangover is that feeling of regret or uncertainty after you share something that’s personal or something that could be considered controversial.…
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