Public Speaking
Why YOU are the Messenger for Your Idea and Audience with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 343
I often hear from clients that they feel like their topic isn’t unique, that what they would present on others have already been said. And they’re right: That will always be the case – there are always going to be lots of people out there who do or say something in the same umbrella…
Read MoreI Almost Got Stuck in the Expert Trap: How I Escaped and Delivered My Recent Successful Conference Presentation by Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 342
I *almost* got stuck in the expert trap when I was creating my recent presentation for MAICON called Maintain Your Brand Voice Through AI Personalization and Storytelling. I had lots of slides filled with examples and case studies. Useful, sure, but not impactful or memorable. I knew it was missing heart and soul. Fortunately, I…
Read MoreUnearthing Your Unique Message: Discovering What Makes You Stand Out with Judy Carlson: Podcast Ep. 341
Raise your hand if you’re used to giving presentations chock full of information, facts, and figures? You are not alone! Many of us get comfortable doing this, probably because that’s how we got started as speakers and presenters. But, your audience doesn’t need to hear tons of facts and figures; they need to understand the…
Read MoreCreating Compelling TED-Style Talks Based on Academic Research with Tanya Golash-Boza, PhD: Podcast Ep. 339
I talk a lot about the power of public speaking for building brand awareness, generating leads, and becoming known in your industry. The other power of public speaking is to influence social change. Throughout history, public speakers have inspired us about what’s possible, from JFK’s moon speech to MLK’s I have a dream. TED…
Read MoreEscaping the Expert Trap: From Academic Presenter to Sought-After Speaker with Teri DeLucca, PhD: Podcast Ep. 338
What does the journey look like to evolve from an expert presenter to a sought-after speaker and thought leader? How can you escape what I call “the expert trap” and make the shift into thought leadership? My guest and Thought Leader Academy graduate, Teri DeLucca, PhD, has done exactly this. I know you’ll be inspired…
Read MoreSharing Your Story as a Catalyst for Transformation with Karen Keene: Podcast Ep. 337
I strongly believe that sharing your story transforms not only your audience, but also yourself. You and your audience discover that you’re not alone and that change is possible. From the consciousness-raising circles of the women’s movement in the 1970s to present-day campaigns for policy and legislative changes, our stories can make a profound…
Read MoreGo from a Good Speaker to a Great Speaker with These 5 Lessons from ‘Hamilton’ with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 336
This episode airs the week of our 4th of July holiday in the United States, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to re-air one of my favorite episodes. If you want to go from being a good speaker to a great one, there are key elements to infuse into your content and delivery.…
Read MoreThe Power of Personal Storytelling for Thought Leadership: Carol Cox on Ravel Radio
On this episode of Ravel Radio hosted by Cara Steinmann, Carol Cox shares a personal story about resilience and overcoming adversity. She discusses her difficult experience in local politics and how it inspired their career path and passion for supporting women in thought leadership. Carol touches on various insights about women’s roles in society, biases…
Read MoreAmplifying Your Personal Brand: Public Speaking as the Ultimate Authority Booster with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 335
We’re wrapping up our podcast series on personal branding. Today we’re diving into how to amplify your personal brand. You’ve started to define it, you’re building it, and now, how can you leverage public speaking to really become a sought-after authority? We’re going to explore strategies that work – like how to find speaking…
Read MoreCoaching Faculty Members to Create TED-Style Talks to Showcase Their Research
For the past two months, we’ve had the honor of working with 7 faculty members from the University of California system to create their 10-minute TED-style talks to showcase their research. On June 21, they took the stage at the University of California Washington Program (UCDC)‘s Change the World Through Research event, hosted by Tanya Golash-Boza…
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