Posts by Christine Cox
How 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 MoreSmall Shifts That Make a Huge Difference in Your Presentation Impact & Results with Karen Cochran: Podcast Ep. 449
Do you feel like your presentations are good, but maybe not yet great? The kind that gets people talking, taking action, and reaching out long after the event? That’s exactly what happened for my guest, Karen Cochran, founder of Philanthropy Innovators. Karen has led teams that have raised over $1 billion (yes, billion with a…
Read MoreTurn Clients and Event Organizers into Your Best Promoters with Stacey Brown Randall: Podcast Ep. 448
Most of us have been told that if we want referrals, we should just ask for them. But, that approach can feel awkward. What if, instead of asking, you could design an experience that makes you naturally referable? That’s exactly what my guest, Stacey Brown Randall, teaches. Stacey is the author of her new…
Read MoreThe Smart Way to Use AI for Podcast Guesting (and When Not To) with Julie Fry: Podcast Ep. 446
Have you noticed how much harder it feels to stand out online lately? Between podcasts, YouTube, newsletters, and the never-ending scroll of social content, it’s easy to feel like your voice is getting lost in the noise. That’s why I invited my friend and fellow connector, Julie Fry, founder of Your Expert Guest, to…
Read More3 Must-Haves for an Unforgettable Keynote with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 445
Here’s what you don’t want the audience to say after you deliver your keynote: “I learned a lot.” That’s you being stuck in the expert trap. As a keynote speaker, you’re there to provide an experience for the audience; to help them see something differently about themselves or their industry or their world; and to…
Read More[Part 4] Booked Without Burnout: Should You Pay to Speak? with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 444
We’re wrapping up our Booked Without Burnout series, and this one might surprise you: should you ever pay to speak? I know – it sounds backward. After all, you want to get paid for your expertise, not the other way around. But there are times when paying for a speaking slot makes strategic sense, especially…
Read More[Part 3] Booked Without Burnout: Getting Paid to Speak with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 443
Visibility is valuable. But visibility plus revenue? That’s power. Speaking isn’t only about sharing your expertise. It’s about owning your value, modeling equity, and showing what women leaders are worth on stage. So how do you go from free talks at local events… to $2,500, $5,000, even $10,000 keynotes and workshops? This is Part 3…
Read More[Part 2] Booked Without Burnout: A Smarter Way to Land Speaking Gigs with Inbound Strategies with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 442
Wouldn’t it be amazing if speaking invitations just landed in your inbox – and with a speaker fee attached? The truth is, they can. In fact, many of my own paid speaking gigs (and our clients’ too) have come through inbound strategies – because we’ve intentionally set ourselves up so event organizers find us. This…
Read More[Part 1] Booked Without Burnout: A Smarter Way to Land Speaking Gigs with Outbound Strategies with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 441
You know speaking is one of the best ways to grow your business and your visibility. But between running your business, serving your clients, and managing everything else on your plate, finding time to pitch yourself for speaking engagements feels impossible. If you’ve ever thought: “I know I should be speaking, but I’m too busy…
Read MoreNo Need to Start from Scratch: Repurpose Your Signature Talk for Different Topics and Audiences with Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez: Podcast Ep. 440
One of the biggest benefits of creating your signature talk and framework is that you don’t just use it once; you can repurpose it over and over again. In this episode, I talk with Thought Leader Academy graduate Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez, who shares how she’s taken the signature talk and framework she developed with us…
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