Thought Leadership
How to Exceed Expectations as a Speaker at an Event with Jill Janecke: Podcast Ep. 283
If you’re going to be speaking at an in-person conference, this episode has some excellent tips on how you can exceed expectations as a speaker to make it a win-win-win for you, the audience, and the event organizer. Our guest is Jill Janecke, who is a mental health counselor and has opened and operates 15…
Read MoreGoing Bold with Your Thought Leadership Message with Jodi Flynn: Podcast Ep. 282
Do you sometimes wonder how BOLD you want to be with your thought leadership message? You know you have something important and impactful to say, but you’re a bit uncertain on how it will be received and if there will be any backlash. I have definitely experienced this – and the benefits have far outweighed…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Expert Presenter to Storyteller in Your Keynotes with Katie Anderson: Podcast Ep. 280
Last year on this podcast, I did several episodes about the distinction between being an expert and a thought leader. As speakers, we often get stuck in what I call “the expert trap.” We get comfortable training and teaching in our area of expertise and we think that’s the only way to provide value to…
Read MoreThe Authority Gap Women Face and What to Do About It with Mary Ann Sieghart: Podcast Ep. 277
I’m going to start this podcast with a bit of a controversial question: Why do we (and, yes, I said we) often feel much more uncomfortable having a woman in a position of authority than we do men? Think about some of the decisions you’ve made, from the books you read to the television broadcasters…
Read MoreMoney Has a Story Too: Understanding Your Business Finances with Melissa Houston: Podcast Ep. 276
I talk a lot about storytelling and the importance of integrating stories into your presentations and talks. Well, money has a story too. Your money story may be driving behaviors in your business. My guest is Melissa Houston, a CPA and Financial Strategist for CEOs. I’ve gotten to know Melissa over the past few months…
Read MoreHow Thought Leadership Powers You and Your Business with Carol Cox
Carol Cox was a guest on the Hourly to Exit podcast, hosted by Erin Austin. Carol and Erin talk about: Why women silence themselves Rethinking public speaking as more engaging and participatory The difference between thought leadership and public speaking The many ways you can be a public speaker without being on stage Public speaking…
Read MoreThe Key to Booking More Speaking Engagements with Sarah Lynn Wallace: Podcast Ep. 274
Speaking opportunities are increasing as more events and conferences are returning to in-person and organizations are looking to bring in trainers. Now is the time to get prepared and take action. This is exactly what our guest, Sarah Lynn Wallace, has been doing as she’s been going through our Thought Leader Academy this year. Sarah…
Read MoreHow to 10x Your Speaking Skills: Podcast Ep. 273
If you’re a speaker who has in-person events coming up OR if you’re planning an in-person event, you won’t want to miss this conversation. We held our in-person client retreat speaking intensive a couple of weeks ago in Orlando, Florida, and it was incredible! We brought 12 women together to practice their speaking delivery skills…
Read MoreThe Business Case for Speaking and Thought Leadership with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 272
As entrepreneurs, we have a lot on our plate and fitting in the time to build our thought leadership platforms, create presentations, and pitch ourselves can too often get relegated to the back burner. However, if you’re a service-based entrepreneur who is not a volume business (you’re not looking for thousands of clients at a…
Read MoreThe Hub and Spokes of Your Thought Leadership Message with Christie Rocha: Podcast Ep. 270
When you start putting your thought leadership out into the world, think of your overall message as the hub. You then have various spokes you can use to share the message and get others involved. These spokes can include your own podcast; a LinkedIn Live or Instagram Live show; a challenge; speaking (of course!); podcast…
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