Thought Leadership
Finding and Developing Your Big I.D.E.A.: Podcast Ep. 420 [Best Of]
Today’s episode it’s all about finding and developing your Big Idea for your thought leadership and public speaking. Ideas are incredibly powerful; they can live on for years, centuries, even millennia. Ideas spark movements for political and social change. Ideas help us as humans understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us Your…
Read MoreUsing ‘Stages’ and ‘Lessons’: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 414
In your presentations and keynotes, you want to take your audience on a journey of discovery, sharing with them your personal insights and stories along the way. One of the best ways to do this is to frame your content as stages, lessons, or a framework, such as an alliteration or acronym. Want to see…
Read More7 Essential Questions for Your Brand Story with Elayne Fluker: Podcast Ep. 410
You’re going to get so much out of this episode with 7 essential questions to ask yourself as you refresh your brand story. Whether you’re leaving a corporate job to become an entrepreneur, looking to expand your existing brand, aspiring to be a speaker or thought leader, or a corporate professional ready to transition to…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the She Believed She Could Podcast with Allison Walsh
Carol Cox was recently on the She Believed She Could podcast with host Allison Walsh. Listen in your favorite podcast app or at https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/podcast/episode/36c3aef0/evolving-from-expert-to-thought-leader-with-carol-cox. Memorable Moments: “Evolving from expert to thought leader empowers women to expand their influence, share their ideas, and lead with their stories for impactful change.” “Information cannot replace the value of…
Read MoreConnecting Your Personal Brand and Your Thought Leadership with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 408 [Best Of]
We recently (August 2024) hosted a 90-minute in-person workshop on personal branding for ATHENA NextGen alumni in Orlando, Florida. It was a lot of fun and the women who attended loved seeing how all their threads connect in their personal brand. We also had them define their brand voice using our Brand Voice Canvas framework…
Read MoreFrom CEO to Author to Keynote Speaker: Make Opportunities Happen with Maria Flynn: Podcast Ep. 403
I’m thrilled to be joined by Maria Flynn, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and now the founder and CEO of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helps entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria’s journey from the CEO of Orbis Biosciences, which had a successful acquisition, to…
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads with Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 395
Sharing personal stories are essential for memorable and impactful presentations. How specific should your stories be? How do you connect your story to your overall message and framework? This is exactly what we work on with our Thought Leader Academy clients in their VIP Day to create their signature talk. You’ll hear two of our…
Read MoreGetting Buy-In from Your Audience on Your Message: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 394
The essence of persuasive communication is about getting your audience on board with your ideas. But, it’s not about throwing out facts or making logical points; it requires connecting with your audience on an emotional level, understanding their needs and concerns, and addressing them effectively. By sharing personal stories, using relatable examples, and demonstrating genuine…
Read MoreWhy I No Longer “Teach from the Stage” with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 392
My goal with this current podcast series called “Speak with Confidence” is to boost your confidence by getting you to think differently about speaking, whether it’s getting comfortable with impromptu speaking (episode 390) or claiming your identity as a speaker (episode 391). I know you want to be an impactful speaker, to share your important…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Women Changing Leadership Podcast
Carol Cox was recently on the “Women Changing Leadership” podcast in episode 223, hosted by Stacy Mayer. Listen to the episode. In the world of leadership, your voice is your signature—it’s how you leave your mark. But let’s face it: Whether it’s commanding a room, striking up a conversation with your CEO, or stepping into…
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