Public Speaking
Escaping the Ivory Tower: Stepping into Thought Leadership for Greater Impact with Laura McGuire, EdD: Podcast Ep. 387
I talk quite a bit on this podcast about “the expert trap” and how so many of us get stuck teaching and training and don’t step into thought leadership. This applies not only to those of us who are entrepreneurs, but of course to all the academics out there as well (hand raised!). This…
Read MoreThe Power of the Performing Arts to Find and Use Your Voice with Theresa Smith-Levin: Podcast Ep. 386
A couple of months ago, I attended an event called the Victory Cup Initiative to honor non-profits. What was really cool was that each non-profit had 2-½ minutes to share their story. When my guest Theresa Smith-Levin, founder of Central Florida Vocal Arts, shared her story, I was instantly inspired and I knew I had…
Read MoreLeading with Story in Your Talks [Roundtable]: Podcast Ep. 385
You know how powerful storytelling is in your presentations and talks. How can you go about integrating your stories in a way that truly connects you to your audiences? There is no *one way* to integrate stories into your talks. Your story can be central to your talk or it can be a supporting element.…
Read MoreHow to Tackle a Big Global Issue in Your Thought Leadership and Talks with Neha Pathak, MD: Podcast Ep. 384
If you’ve ever felt like your topic or message may be overwhelming to your audience or the issue you want to address is a really big one and you’re not sure how your audience is going to relate to it or know how to take action, you’re going to appreciate this conversation. My guest is…
Read MoreUsing Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads [Part 2]: Podcast Ep. 383
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You heard half of our latest Thought Leader Academy grads deliver a 10-minute section of their signature talk last week on episode 381, now you get to hear the other three. In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz hosts Maria Flynn, Karen Williams, and Brigette Serfaty, PharmD. You’ll hear how they’ve incorporated their…
Read More3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 382
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 Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads [Part 1]: Podcast Ep. 381
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Want to know what it’s like to create a signature talk with us? There’s no better way than to hear our Thought Leader Academy grads deliver a 10-minute section of their talks! You’ll hear how they’ve incorporated storytelling and their frameworks into their talks. We’ll also have a roundtable discussion about what they’ve learned from…
Read MoreBuilding Your Speaker Brand Separate From Your Corporate Identity with Sandy Robinson: Podcast Ep. 380
The power of women’s voices doesn’t just relate to women who own and run their own businesses; it’s also for women who work in corporate spaces. Building your personal brand and speaker brand separate from your corporate identity can give you a voice and mission that has a greater impact beyond the day-to-day work you…
Read MoreHow to Develop Stage Presence and Build Confidence as a Speaker [Roundtable]: Podcast Ep. 379
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We held our in-person speaking intensive last week in Orlando and it was so much fun! Over three days, the women who attended worked on their speaking segments, practiced them on our stage with our coaching and feedback, and then had their segments professionally filmed on the final day. Oh, and there were dance parties…
Read MoreUse the Secrets of Comedy for Better Storytelling and Delivery in Your Talks with Carol Cox & Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 376
Integrating humor into your talks can seem daunting or even unimportant, but it’s an essential element to use to connect with your audience. Recently, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, delivered a 5-minute stand-up comedy set live on stage (!). You don’t have to add jokes or stand-up routines to your presentations. But, you can…
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