Women & Gender
Build a Career Brand That Opens Doors with Kate Wade of Get Her Hired: Podcast Ep. 452
Building a career brand that truly opens doors isn’t about having the perfect résumé or the fanciest job title. It’s about knowing who you are, what you bring, and how to communicate that with confidence. Whether you’re in corporate aiming for your next big role or an entrepreneur looking to attract higher-value opportunities, this episode…
Read MoreHow to Be a Clutch Communicator Under Pressure with Jen Mueller: Podcast Ep. 450
Have you ever had one of those moments when all eyes are on you… and your brain suddenly decides to take a vacation? Whether it’s during a big presentation, a media interview, or an unexpected question in a meeting, how we communicate under pressure shapes how we’re seen as leaders. That’s why I’m so excited…
Read MoreCarol Cox Guest Speaker at ATHENA NextGen on Leading Authentically
Carol Cox recently spoke to the current class of ATHENA NextGen’s women leadership program in Orlando for their session on Living and Leading Authentically. (Carol is a 2016 alumna.) They talked about being true to ourselves, building trust through sharing stories, and aligning our actions with our values. Here’s what women said afterwards: Powerful. Empowering.…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s Speaking Secrets: How to Connect with Any Audience: Podcast Ep. 438
When you think of Taylor Swift, you probably picture sold-out stadium tours, catchy lyrics, and record-breaking albums — not commencement speeches. But in 2022, Taylor stepped onto the stage at Yankee Stadium to deliver the NYU commencement address, and it was a masterclass in public speaking. In this episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast,…
Read MoreHow to Turn Your Business Talk into a Lead-Gen Machine [Client Case Study]
What if your presentation could do more than educate – it could convert? Too often, I see entrepreneurs give talks packed with tips and information, hoping their audience will be impressed enough to buy from them. But here’s the truth: information doesn’t convert. Transformation does. That’s exactly what my client, Danielle Hayden, discovered when we…
Read MoreHow We Prepared for Our Recent TED-Style Talks (and What We Learned About Ourselves as Speakers): Podcast Ep. 430
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to create, practice for, and deliver a powerful TED-style talk – especially one that’s only 8 minutes long? In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach at Speaking Your Brand, as we take you behind the scenes of our recent TED-style speaking experience.…
Read MoreCarol Cox Announced as WIN Speaker for International Association of Assessing Officers’ Annual Conference
This year’s International Association of Assessing Officers’ WIN luncheon speaker is CAROL COX, founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand®, a coaching and training company that works with mission-driven organizations, executives, and entrepreneurs to elevate their communication, public speaking, and thought leadership. Honored as one of Orlando’s Women of the Year, her work is driven…
Read MoreUsing Your Voice as a Woman in Leadership with Mary Beth Plank-Mezo: Podcast Ep. 427
What does it really look like to lead with courage, advocate for yourself (and others), and embrace vulnerability as a strength? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Mary Beth Plank-Mezo, who is the Vice President of Staff and Cultural Development at Full Sail University and has been with the university…
Read MoreOur Thoughts on the 2024 Election Results: Here We Are Once Again: Podcast Ep. 418
The election clearly did not go the way many of us wanted. I was on the TV news once again on Election Night and the morning after. The outcome wasn’t the shock it was in 2016, but it’s profoundly disappointing. Join me and Diane Diaz for this conversation on our thoughts and how we’re moving…
Read MoreYour Brand Voice: The Secret to Authentic Connection with Your Audiences with Ashleigh Harvey: Podcast Ep. 416
As an entrepreneur or professional, you know the power of having a clear and compelling brand voice that resonates with your audience. You want your message to attract the right clients, opportunities, and partners – but knowing how to express your authentic self can feel like a challenge. Many women struggle with feeling like they…
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