Presentations
Stop Overloading Your Presentations: Why Less Info = More Impact
Have you ever found yourself packing your presentation with as much content as possible, thinking that the more you share, the more value you’re giving? I’ve been there too. But what I’ve learned—and what I want to share with you—is that the most powerful presentations are not those filled with tips and strategies. They’re the…
Read MoreEvery Talk Needs Humor: Here are 5 Ways to Make Your Audience Laugh: Podcast Ep. 426
Have you ever wondered if you really need to add humor to your business presentations, keynotes, or conference talks? Maybe you think, I’m just here to share valuable information – why should I try to be funny? Well, in this episode, I’m joined by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to show you exactly why…
Read More3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking
I know you want to grow your business and brand and have a bigger impact as a thought leader. But, as high-achieving women, there are beliefs we have that get us stuck in the expert trap. We believe that we need to teach/train to provide value; that training content is what our audience wants; and…
Read MoreUsing ‘Stages’ and ‘Lessons’: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 414
In your presentations and keynotes, you want to take your audience on a journey of discovery, sharing with them your personal insights and stories along the way. One of the best ways to do this is to frame your content as stages, lessons, or a framework, such as an alliteration or acronym. Want to see…
Read MoreDesign and Deliver Workshops that Get You Leads and Clients with Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 413
When you facilitate workshops and presentations for visibility and lead generation, we want to make sure you get the results you’re looking for. It’s perfectly fine to do free or low-cost workshops, as long as the audience aligns with the types of clients you work with, you have an offer that would be of interest…
Read MoreBreak the Fourth Wall: Lessons from the Olympics, Kamala, and Shakespeare with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep 404
This is going to be a fun episode and hopefully get you thinking differently about the presentations and talks you give, whether you’re speaking to audiences of 20, 50, 100, 500, or more. What does it mean to “break the fourth wall” and should you do that as a speaker? The fourth wall is the…
Read MoreLinkedIn Live: Frameworks Focus Your Throughline: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads
If you feel like you have lots of ideas and pieces of content for your talk and aren’t sure what to include and where to put them, creating your own framework (such as an acronym, alliteration, or visual shape) can help you focus your message and develop a clear throughline. This is exactly what we…
Read MoreLinkedIn Live: Building Trust in Yourself and Others: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads
Trust: It seems to be a quality in short supply, yet it’s essential to having good relationships, whether that relationship is with your audience, colleagues, neighbors, or even yourself. Interestingly, the topics of the three women who will share a 10-minute version of the signature talk they created with us all have to do with…
Read MoreStorytelling for Leaders: Crafting Narratives that Inspire and Persuade [Executive Speaking Series]: Podcast Ep. 398
We’re continuing our new podcast series around Executive Speaking! Today we’re diving into storytelling for leaders, especially in a business, corporate, or academic environment. We’ve been led to believe that stories aren’t appropriate in “professional” business or academic environments. But, that’s when stories can be the most impactful! This episode is truly value-packed with actionable…
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads with Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 395
Sharing personal stories are essential for memorable and impactful presentations. How specific should your stories be? How do you connect your story to your overall message and framework? This is exactly what we work on with our Thought Leader Academy clients in their VIP Day to create their signature talk. You’ll hear two of our…
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