“The more important a call or action is to our soul’s evolution, the more Resistance we will feel toward pursuing it.” – Steven Pressfield, The War of Art Ah, Resistance, my close friend. We go way back and have frequent visits together. You probably get visits from Resistance too. She likes to have a lot of friends and often shows …
A dream provides a path forward, illuminated by shared goals and values. “I have a dream” – one of the most well-known refrains in contemporary history. In his famous 1963 speech in Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King, Jr. prodded us out of our complacency, reminded us of our shared values, imagined a better world for all of us, and challenged …
Last week, I talked about needing to be proactive to find the time and space to do deep work, to be creative, to just “be”. You know what happens when you stop planning and pushing and instead let moments unfold and pull you toward them? Magic happens. Not the magic of illusion and sleight-of-hand, but the magic of awe, wonder, …
I have a guest post today on the Main Street Vegan blog on using the hero’s journey to make your presentations more compelling and impactful for your audience. Check it out at http://mainstreetvegan.net/make-your-audience-the-hero-tips-for-creating-compelling-presentations-by-carol-morgan-cox-vlce/. How I became connected with Main Street Vegan: Back in August 2014, I had the pleasure of attending the Main Street Vegan Academy to become certified as a Vegan Lifestyle …
With my calendar getting filled up week by week, I find myself trying to slot in 30 or 60 minutes here and there for the focused activities I wanted to do, like writing, researching, and thinking through ideas to grow Speaking Your Brand into a training and development company. But, this strategy of piecemeal work wasn’t cutting it. I would start …
There was silence on the other end of the phone. Uh, oh, I thought. Did I say something wrong? “I’m sitting here with my mouth wide open. I’m blown away.” So said my client at the 55 minute mark of our hour-long coaching session about her signature talk. It wasn’t because we had fine-tuned her slides (which we had done). …
Are you interested in doing more speaking for your business, but not sure how to get started finding speaking engagements or knowing what to talk about? Are you currently speaking at groups and events, but not getting the business results you want? Do you need help structuring your presentation to make it more engaging for your audience? Join me in this …
How are your goals going for 2016? Learn how to set and achieve audacious goals at this workshop and panel discussion I’ll be participating in on February 23, 2016, from 11:30 am – 1 pm in Orlando. Details and registration at https://bit.ly/1SQDzKA
If you missed the live interview (or want to watch again), you can catch the replay at http://www.mimikacooney.com/how-to-discover-your-signature-talk-with-carol-cox-on-mimika-tv/. I will be live on Blab on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 12 noon EST talking with Mimika Cooney about finding and creating your signature talk for 2016. You can subscribe at https://blab.im/mimika-cooney-speaking-your-brand-with-carol-cox-on-mimika-tv to watch it live or catch the replay. Hope to …
Miss the live webinar? Check out the recording available at http://www.speakingyourbrand.com/webinar-recording/. Join me on this free action-packed webinar on Monday, December 21, 2015, at 1 pm EST to learn how to get started creating your signature talk. Save your seat at https://speakingyourbrand.webinarninja.co/my/webinarlist/index?webinar_id=1241 What You’ll Learn on the Webinar: ✔ Why public speaking is one of the best ways to market and …
I’ll be presenting at the Working Women of Central Florida Power Lunch in Orlando on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, on “Speaking Your Brand: Gain Confidence & Grow Your Business with Public Speaking.” Details and registration at http://www.workingwomenofflorida.com/event-2070863.
I’m looking forward to being on Front Porch Radio this Wednesday with three amazing women: host and social entrepreneur Julie Wilder, Shea Glenny, Director of weVenture Orlando, and Cari Coats, Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship at Rollins College. We will be discussing the growth of women entrepreneurs and the need for women to support and invest in …
Join me on a live video interview on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at 3:12 pm EDT on Blab.im. It’s a fun new video platform! I’ll be with Natalie Eckdahl of the Biz Chix Podcast, Jaree Freeman of Connect Epic, and Natalie Cutler-Welsh of Go-To Girl Social Media. We’ll be chatting about the importance of networking and building relationships in business. Subscribe at …
I’ll be participating in a fireside chat with New Leaders Council Orlando on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, on maximizing the impact of your personal and professional brand. Details and registration at http://orlando.newleaderscouncil.org/branding.
If you’re in the Orlando area, I’m holding an interactive workshop on October 7, 2015, with weVenture as part of their “Stacking Your Deck” series so you can learn how to present, pitch, and persuade on stage. Details and registration at http://weventure.org/events/2015/10/stacking-your-deck-pitch-series/ . 5 Key Points that participants will learn: Why public speaking should be a part of your marketing …
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, especially if you’re just starting out, it can be hard to be heard in the online noise of social media updates, blog posts, and Facebook ads that are constantly competing for your audience’s attention. However, there is a marketing strategy that is underutilized by most entrepreneurs and can make a significant impact on …
It’s August 2015, six months away from the presidential primaries and over a year away from the general election, yet the media airwaves and water cooler talk are filled with speculation about Donald Trump. (This early on, it’s generally only the political diehards like me who are paying attention!) As I was preparing to appear on Fox35 Orlando yesterday and …
