Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Questions Experts Stop Asking and Why Their Talks Need Them
The more expertise you have, the easier it is to stop being curious about your own topic. You know the common questions, the expected answers, and the examples people in your industry usually give. You may be able to explain the subject clearly and still miss the part that would make an audience lean in.…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Talk Worth Hearing? Hint: Are You Curious? with Carol Cox & Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 482
AI can give you an answer. But it can’t be genuinely curious about you. In this episode, I’m joined by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to explore why curiosity is essential for developing a compelling thought leadership message and signature talk, especially in an age when AI can quickly produce polished but often predictable…
Read More3 Ways AI Can Hurt Your Public Speaking, and 3 Ways It Can Help with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 479
I love using AI, and I use it almost every day. But when it comes to thought leadership, talks, and presentations, I’ve also seen how easy it is for AI to pull us into a new version of the Expert Trap. In this episode, I’m sharing three things to be careful about when using…
Read MoreWhat AI Couldn’t Do: Finding the Perfect Name for My Book with Brand Strategist Rebeca Arbona: Podcast Ep. 477
How do you name a book, a framework, or even a business in a way that captures the essence of what you do? After struggling with the title of my book for years, I turned to brand strategist and naming expert Rebeca Arbona for help. What happened next surprised me: in less than an hour,…
Read MoreWant More Speaking Gigs? Stop Relying on Applications Alone: Podcast Ep. 476
You may be closer to your next speaking opportunity than you think. With so many people submitting speaker applications and using AI to generate proposals, standing out has become harder than ever. But there’s one thing AI can’t replicate: genuine relationships. In this episode, Diane Diaz and I talk about why some of the best…
Read MoreAI Can Generate Content. It Cannot Generate Perspective.
What You’ll Learn Why so much AI-generated content feels forgettable The difference between content and perspective Why human voice matters more in the age of AI How thought leadership is changing as expertise becomes commoditized Why storytelling, lived experience, and point of view are becoming competitive advantages How leaders and organizations can use AI without…
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 to Become a Thought Leader in the Age of AI
Your voice matters more—not less—when everyone has access to the same tools. AI can write your LinkedIn posts. AI can draft your newsletter. AI can summarize books, generate slide decks, and create endless “content.” And yet… We’re entering a moment where original thinking, clear communication, and human perspective are becoming more valuable—not less. Because when…
Read MoreThe Become Bookable Framework™: The 3 Rs That Help Speakers Get More Speaking Invitations
You can be an excellent speaker and still struggle to get invited to speak. I see this all the time. Someone has deep expertise. They’ve spent years building their career. They have a meaningful message. They may have even spoken at a few events already. But then they hit a wall: They aren’t getting consistent…
Read MoreHow to Get ChatGPT to Recommend You as a Speaker
You’ve probably Googled yourself before. (I have a very funny story about what happens when people Google my name. 😳) But have you ever asked ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity about you? Do you know if you show up if someone is looking for a speaker like you? Just last month, a client got a $30,000 speaking…
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