Posts by Christine Cox
From Personal Story to Thought Leadership: A Framework for Speakers with Erin Mark: Podcast Ep. 475
What if the stories you’ve dismissed as “not important enough” are actually the ones your audience needs most? Erin Mark and I explore why storytelling is the bridge between expertise and transformation and why audiences connect far more deeply with emotion, struggle, and humanity than with information alone. Erin shares how she took her…
Read MoreThe Business of Speaking: Negotiating Fees, Building Relationships, and Getting Referrals with Teri DeLucca, PhD: Podcast Ep. 474
In this episode, I sit down with Teri DeLucca for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the scenes in the speaking industry, from getting your first speaking engagements to negotiating fees, navigating “pay-to-play” conferences, and building the confidence to take bigger stages. Teri shares how she went from feeling intimidated and unsure if…
Read MoreHow Kim Foster Got 1.5M Views on Her YouTube Video (And What It Means for Your Visibility) with Dr. Kim Foster: Podcast Ep. 473
I love when I stumble across someone I know doing something big—and that’s exactly what happened with today’s guest. I spotted one of our Thought Leader Academy grads Kim Foster on YouTube…with a video that had over 1.5 million views. Naturally, I wanted to know how she did it! In this episode, Kim and I…
Read MoreMotivational Speaking with Substance: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 472
What makes a motivational talk actually stick, long after the applause? In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll experience powerful, real-time signature talks from three of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Kimberly Brock, Susana Alvarez, and Teresa Phillips. Each blends personal story, practical frameworks, and a clear…
Read MoreTurning Real-Life Challenges into Thought Leadership: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 471
What separates a good talk from a true thought leadership talk? It’s not just the story; it’s what you do with it. In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll hear powerful 10-minute signature talks from two of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Heather Beebe and Lauren Yankoff,…
Read MoreSpeaker Scams, Shortcuts, and What Actually Works to Build Your Speaking with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 470
We’re pulling back the curtain on the speaker industry. If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen the promises: guaranteed TEDx talks, booked-out speaking calendars, five-figure fees overnight. It’s tempting. It’s also where a lot of people get burned. We share the biggest red flags we’re seeing—from “guaranteed” results to high-pressure sales tactics—and why…
Read MoreHow One TEDx Talk Reached Millions and Transformed a Business: Lessons on Storytelling, Vulnerability, and Speaking Impact with Tammy Lally: Podcast Ep. 469
I’m thrilled to have back on the podcast my client Tammy Lally, TEDx speaker, author, and money coach, whose talk has reached millions of people around the world. But what makes her story so powerful isn’t just the visibility; it’s the vulnerability behind it. Tammy shares what really went into creating her TEDx talk, the…
Read MoreWhat TEDx Organizers Look for When Selecting Speakers with Nick Rogers and Liam Rogers: Podcast Ep. 468
TEDx is one of those stages that so many people aspire to. After being part of the speaker curation and coaching team for TEDxOrlando, I can tell you that there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes that most people never see. In this episode, I’m joined by experienced TEDx organizers Nick Rogers and Liam…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Performer to Keynote Speaker with Andy Nunn: Podcast Ep. 467
I’ve worked with a lot of speakers over the years, but Andy Nunn brings something truly unique to the stage. He’s a mentalist turned keynote speaker who knows how to captivate an audience. In this episode, Andy and I talk about what it really takes to evolve from entertaining an audience to transforming them. Because…
Read MoreThe Story Only You Can Tell (And Why You Should) with Wendy Romeu: Podcast Ep. 466
Resilience isn’t something you build in the moment—it’s something you build long before you need it. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my clients, Wendy Romeu, founder and CEO of Alluvionic, to talk about what happened when her business was suddenly put to the ultimate test. But this isn’t just a conversation about…
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