Women & Gender
Gender Pay Gap: Talking About Uncomfortable Topics with Your Audience with Michelle Gyimah [Money Series]: Podcast Ep. 134
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For many companies, the gender pay gap is one of those issues that they want to be seen as making progress on, yet having real conversations around it, that lead to action, can be challenging. How can you approach an uncomfortable or difficult topic with your audience, so that they open up and you can…
Read MoreDeveloping Confidence in Speaking, Visibility, and Pitching: Podcast Series
As women, we need to show up, step up, speak up, and be visible so we can grow our businesses and make the impact we want to see. The not-so-secret ingredient? Confidence. From handling nerves on stage to being willing to be visible with a bold message to pitching ourselves for bigger, paid…
Read MoreThe 4 Visibility Mindset Shifts You Must Make with Eleanor Beaton [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 128
This conversation is one I’ll be listening to again, especially the end (!). Is there something that has held you back from being more visible, whether it’s sharing a powerful message or standing on a stage in front of an audience? You’re far from alone. As women, we’ve grown up with societal and cultural messages…
Read MoreGain Skills and Visibility By Serving on a Board with Shireen Motara: Podcast Ep. 126
Serving on a corporate or non-profit board is an excellent opportunity for you to gain skills and visibility and broaden your network. Plus, representation matters: not only to the performance of the companies and organizations who have more women on their boards, but to women who see other women on boards and can then imagine…
Read MoreHandling Hard Conversations at Live Events with Sarah & Beth of Pantsuit Politics: Podcast Ep. 125
You may not be talking about politics at your speaking engagements, but you may be discussing issues that are controversial or where people have a distinct point of view. Or, you may get a question from an audience member that throws you off. How can you handle hard conversations, whether it’s at events, panels, media…
Read More50% 🚺
What does 50% represent? Women are 50% of the population (actually 51%, but close enough). Women should be 50% of speakers, including for keynotes and panels. Women should hold 50% of elected offices (equal representation, FTW). Women should hold 50% of C-level positions and board seats (studies show company performance is better with more women…
Read MoreThinking Bigger – I Get Coached On-Air by Geraldine Carter: Podcast Ep. 097
Whew, this episode was much harder than I had anticipated. You’ve heard me coach my clients and members of the Speaking Your Brand community on this podcast. On-air coaching calls are some of the most popular episodes because we go deep and you get to hear what it’s like to be in a coaching…
Read MoreFinding Your Idea Worth Sharing with Lori DiGuardi: Podcast Ep. 095
If you have doing a TEDx talk on your list, you’ll need a TED-worthy idea, an “idea worth spreading.” How do you know if you have a *really good* idea for a speech, one that’s going to make an impact, whether it’s for TEDx or a keynote? In this episode, my guest Lori DiGuardi, a…
Read MoreSpeaking and Showing Up Powerfully as Women with Molly Baker McPherson: Podcast Ep. 094
When my guest Molly McPherson introduced herself in the Speaking Your Brand Facebook group and said one of her topics is helping women speak powerfully, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Molly McPherson is a PR professional and speaker, with a focus on communicating in the digital age and crisis communication,…
Read MoreDeconstructing My TEDx Talk: Why We’re Uncomfortable with Women in Power – Podcast Ep. 092
Two years ago, right before the November 2016 U.S. presidential election, I gave a talk at a small, local TEDxWomen chapter. Until now, I’ve never shared it publicly (beyond the audience that was there). Why? There are several reasons, which you’ll hear about in this episode. It was the most challenging speaking experience I’ve ever…
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