Public Speaking
What Event Organizers Look for in Speakers with Kelly Youngs [Speaking Prep Series]: Podcast Ep. 231
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How can you get selected to speak at an event? What do event organizers look for in speakers? My guest is Kelly Youngs, the founder of global women’s network She Is Fierce!, which puts on in-person and virtual events. Kelly and I talk about: Her background in traditional media as a producer for CNN International…
Read MoreUse Your Story for an Inspirational Talk with Tanea Smith [Speaking Prep Series]: Podcast Ep. 230
Have you ended up somewhere in life that you did not expect (or was not expected of you)? Do you have a life story that people have told you is inspirational? For my guest and client Tanea Smith, the answer to both of these questions is YES. In this episode, Tanea and I talk about…
Read More3 Speaking Styles You Can Use: Podcast Ep. 229
Are you ready to challenge yourself with your presentation content and delivery to make a memorable experience for your audience? In this episode, I share with you 3 main speaking styles, the overall goals of each, what each of them looks like including examples. You can take parts of each to create a style that’s…
Read MoreMistakes Speakers Make That Turn Off Audiences: Podcast Ep. 228
Have you attended presentations, whether in person or online, where you get frustrated or bored? Perhaps even the thought has crossed your mind to walk out of the session or to close the Zoom window? I know I’ve had those experiences as someone in the audience – and that’s definitely not something you want your…
Read MoreHow to Leverage LinkedIn for Speaking Opportunities: LinkedIn Live Show
How can you use LinkedIn to attract speaking opportunities? Joining our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz on the Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand LinkedIn Live show is LinkedIn expert Louise Brogan. Louise shares specific strategies you can use. Watch the video on LinkedIn or YouTube. The Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand LinkedIn Live…
Read MoreHow We Pitch & Prep for Speaking Gigs with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 227
When I’m at a live event, whether it’s a conference with speakers or a play with actors, I’m just as curious to know what goes on backstage as what’s going on on stage. As such, we’ve started a NEW LinkedIn Live show called “Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand”! This is your opportunity to…
Read MoreSpeaking Fees, Rebranding, and Niching with Dr. Zoe Shaw: Podcast Ep. 225
“The more you speak, the more you understand yourself and your audience.” I love this quote from my guest Dr. Zoe Shaw. Zoe is a psychotherapist, coach, podcaster, and speaker, whom I have known for the past few years as I’ve seen her speaking career grow. You’ll get a lot out of our conversation! Zoe…
Read MoreIdentifying and Pitching Places to Speak with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 219
This is a mini-training based on the one we do for our clients in our Thought Leader Academy on creating your visibility plan and identifying and pitching places to speak (in TLA, we also go into creating your speaking fees and packages, writing your speaking proposals, and more). Our next Thought Leader Academy is enrolling…
Read MoreBeing a Force for Change vs. a Force for Good with Natalie Legrand: Podcast Ep. 218
My guest Natalie Legrand recently graduated from our Thought Leader Academy and is one of our panelists at our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit. I invited Natalie on to talk about: Her thought leadership project What it looks like to implement DEI as a small business owner Why you want to be a…
Read MoreSteps to Build Your Thought Leadership Platform with LuAnn Nigara, Tammy Lally, and Dr. Karen Wilson: Podcast Ep. 217
What steps can you take to start building your thought leadership platform? What are strategies you can use to build an audience and grow your business, speaking, and visibility? This episode is a panel discussion from our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit that we held last October 2020. (Our next event is coming up…
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