Public Speaking
Handling Hard Conversations at Live Events with Sarah & Beth of Pantsuit Politics: Podcast Ep. 125
You may not be talking about politics at your speaking engagements, but you may be discussing issues that are controversial or where people have a distinct point of view. Or, you may get a question from an audience member that throws you off. How can you handle hard conversations, whether it’s at events, panels, media…
Read MoreOpportunities Come When You’re Prepared with Karen Briscoe [Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 124
Have you ever been asked to give an important talk or presentation with a very short time frame? You knew that saying “yes” would be beneficial, but then you had to scramble to put it together, which meant pushing aside your other work, stressing about it, and creating a presentation that wasn’t as good as…
Read MoreThe Key Elements You Need to Get Paid Speaking Engagements with Li Hayes: Podcast Ep. 123
You’re going to love this episode, so much so that you may want to listen to it more than once. It’s packed with what you need in order to get paid speaking engagements. There are 5 key elements that event planners look for in speakers they hire. In this episode, you’ll learn what these key…
Read MoreDeconstructing a Keynote: Writing, Preparation, and Delivery: Podcast Ep. 119
In the last episode, I talked about pushing past your speaking plateau – what happens when we get to a certain point in our skillset, it’s a comfortable place, but we’re no longer progressing or challenging ourselves, and I shared some ways you can get past your plateau. That’s where my guest today, Diane Diaz,…
Read More50% 🚺
What does 50% represent? Women are 50% of the population (actually 51%, but close enough). Women should be 50% of speakers, including for keynotes and panels. Women should hold 50% of elected offices (equal representation, FTW). Women should hold 50% of C-level positions and board seats (studies show company performance is better with more women…
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