Public Speaking
[Part 2] Booked Without Burnout: A Smarter Way to Land Speaking Gigs with Inbound Strategies with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 442
Wouldn’t it be amazing if speaking invitations just landed in your inbox – and with a speaker fee attached? The truth is, they can. In fact, many of my own paid speaking gigs (and our clients’ too) have come through inbound strategies – because we’ve intentionally set ourselves up so event organizers find us. This…
Read MoreMaster Your Message & the Stage: Attend Our 1-Day In-Person Speaking Accelerator
Our 1-Day Speaking Accelerator Workshop is coming up on October 30th in Downtown Orlando, Florida. You’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature Talk Canvas® framework – and then practice delivering it with real-time feedback from us. And here’s the thing = you’ll create…
Read More[Part 1] Booked Without Burnout: A Smarter Way to Land Speaking Gigs with Outbound Strategies with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 441
You know speaking is one of the best ways to grow your business and your visibility. But between running your business, serving your clients, and managing everything else on your plate, finding time to pitch yourself for speaking engagements feels impossible. If you’ve ever thought: “I know I should be speaking, but I’m too busy…
Read MoreWhat Is a Signature Talk? A Guide to Our Signature Talk Canvas® Framework
What You’ll Learn The Signature Talk Framework® is a proprietary methodology created by Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand®, to help entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders design and deliver impactful presentations. A Signature Talk is a foundational talk or keynote that communicates your expertise, personal story, and big idea in a way that resonates…
Read MoreNo Need to Start from Scratch: Repurpose Your Signature Talk for Different Topics and Audiences with Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez: Podcast Ep. 440
One of the biggest benefits of creating your signature talk and framework is that you don’t just use it once; you can repurpose it over and over again. In this episode, I talk with Thought Leader Academy graduate Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez, who shares how she’s taken the signature talk and framework she developed with us…
Read More1-Day Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando
If you’ve got a powerful message and a busy brain full of “where do I even start?”, this is your sign. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, we’re hosting our high-energy, hands-on Speaking Accelerator at the Citrus Club in Downtown Orlando – and it’s designed to take you from ideas to impact in a single day.…
Read MoreFrom Technical Talks to Inspiring Keynotes: Finding Your Authentic Speaking Style with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Podcast Ep. 439
How do you go from giving short, tip-focused talks to inspiring audiences with a full keynote? That’s exactly the journey our guest has taken and it’s one so many of us can learn from. Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz talks with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur, a senior project engineer who has spent over 20 years in…
Read MoreCarol Cox Guest Speaker at ATHENA NextGen on Leading Authentically
Carol Cox recently spoke to the current class of ATHENA NextGen’s women leadership program in Orlando for their session on Living and Leading Authentically. (Carol is a 2016 alumna.) They talked about being true to ourselves, building trust through sharing stories, and aligning our actions with our values. Here’s what women said afterwards: Powerful. Empowering.…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s Speaking Secrets: How to Connect with Any Audience: Podcast Ep. 438
When you think of Taylor Swift, you probably picture sold-out stadium tours, catchy lyrics, and record-breaking albums — not commencement speeches. But in 2022, Taylor stepped onto the stage at Yankee Stadium to deliver the NYU commencement address, and it was a masterclass in public speaking. In this episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast,…
Read MoreGrow Your Speaking Career by Escaping the Expert Trap [Client Case Study]
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the Expert Trap, relying on data, facts, and polished presentations, but sensing a disconnect between you and your audience? You’re not alone. I see it all the time, especially with high-achieving women who have degrees, credentials, and deep expertise. It’s safe to stay in that zone.…
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