Podcast
How to Exceed Expectations as a Speaker at an Event with Jill Janecke: Podcast Ep. 283
If you’re going to be speaking at an in-person conference, this episode has some excellent tips on how you can exceed expectations as a speaker to make it a win-win-win for you, the audience, and the event organizer. Our guest is Jill Janecke, who is a mental health counselor and has opened and operates 15…
Read MoreGoing Bold with Your Thought Leadership Message with Jodi Flynn: Podcast Ep. 282
Do you sometimes wonder how BOLD you want to be with your thought leadership message? You know you have something important and impactful to say, but you’re a bit uncertain on how it will be received and if there will be any backlash. I have definitely experienced this – and the benefits have far outweighed…
Read More6 Winning Ways to Open and Close Your Talks with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 281
How should you open and close your talk? When we work with our clients on their signature talks using our framework, we always make sure to have a strong opening and closing. In the beginning, you want to make a good impression and set the right tone. You may also be nervous, so feeling…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Expert Presenter to Storyteller in Your Keynotes with Katie Anderson: Podcast Ep. 280
Last year on this podcast, I did several episodes about the distinction between being an expert and a thought leader. As speakers, we often get stuck in what I call “the expert trap.” We get comfortable training and teaching in our area of expertise and we think that’s the only way to provide value to…
Read MoreBuilding Trust and Connection Through Vulnerability with Dr. Katrina Skinner: Podcast Ep. 279
Do you have an experience that happened to you that you’re reluctant to share with your audience? What would happen if you did? So often we feel like our stories are too uncommon or unrelatable or not interesting enough to include in our talks. What I see happen is that speakers generalize their stories…
Read MoreCo-Creating with Your Audiences with Shannon Hughes: Podcast Ep. 278
I took an improv class a couple of years ago and it has been incredibly helpful to me as a speaker, so much so that I had the attendees at our recent in-person client retreat do some improv games (they appreciated it, I swear!). Improv is not only useful for getting into your body as…
Read MoreThe Authority Gap Women Face and What to Do About It with Mary Ann Sieghart: Podcast Ep. 277
I’m going to start this podcast with a bit of a controversial question: Why do we (and, yes, I said we) often feel much more uncomfortable having a woman in a position of authority than we do men? Think about some of the decisions you’ve made, from the books you read to the television broadcasters…
Read MoreMoney Has a Story Too: Understanding Your Business Finances with Melissa Houston: Podcast Ep. 276
I talk a lot about storytelling and the importance of integrating stories into your presentations and talks. Well, money has a story too. Your money story may be driving behaviors in your business. My guest is Melissa Houston, a CPA and Financial Strategist for CEOs. I’ve gotten to know Melissa over the past few months…
Read MorePublic Speaking Has Changed: The 3 Skills You Need Now to Get Selected, Stand Out, and Make Money as a Speaker: Podcast Ep. 275
If you plan on speaking in-person this year, you’ll want to listen to this entire episode. I’m sharing with you the 3 key skills you need now to: Get selected as a speaker Stand out by delivering the exact content your audience wants Make money, whether it’s from paid engagements or by generating leads…
Read MoreThe Key to Booking More Speaking Engagements with Sarah Lynn Wallace: Podcast Ep. 274
Speaking opportunities are increasing as more events and conferences are returning to in-person and organizations are looking to bring in trainers. Now is the time to get prepared and take action. This is exactly what our guest, Sarah Lynn Wallace, has been doing as she’s been going through our Thought Leader Academy this year. Sarah…
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