Business
Speaking and Embodying Your Values In Your Work with Patti Perez: Podcast Ep. 168
How do your values show up in your work, whether it’s interacting with clients or employees, presenting to an audience, appearing on a podcast, or creating marketing materials? My guest today is Patti Perez, the founder of a consulting firm that’s dedicated to teaching leaders and teams how to create and sustain healthy, inclusive and…
Read MoreCreating a Sense of Belonging with Your Audience with Traci Baxley, Ed.D.: Podcast Ep. 167
Whether you’re presenting online or in person, to any size audience, creating a sense of belonging with your audience builds trust and contributes to their learning experience. My guest Traci Baxley, Ed.D. calls herself a “belonging advocate” and she walks her talk. In this episode, Traci and I talk about: Specific belonging practices you can…
Read MoreReimagining Our Businesses, Industries, and Public Speaking with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 166
We’ve been hosting virtual office hours on Zoom for our clients and it’s been so good to chat, commiserate about the situation we’re all in, and talk about strategies for our businesses. One of the women remarked that she appreciated coming on because none of us was in a state of fear. Instead, we’re…
Read MoreMindful Leadership in Uncertain Times with Puja Madan: Podcast Ep. 164
I don’t know about you, but for the past week, I’ve been checking the NYT website and my Twitter feed WAY too many times a day, as we all struggle to understand what the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) will have on us, our families, our businesses, and our communities. My friend Puja Madan, who is…
Read MoreMindset and Negotiation Strategies for Speakers with Latesha Byrd [Mindset Series]: Podcast Ep. 161
Join me for an insightful conversation with my guest Latesha Byrd, a speaker, podcaster, and the founder of Byrd Career Consulting, a consulting agency that provides professional and executive career coaching. Latesha and I talk about: Figuring out what you want to be known for The identity shift that Latesha went through when she left…
Read MoreShifting Your Sales Mindset and Strategies for Greater Success with Reena Philpot [Mindset Series]: Podcast Ep. 160
How would you like a bucket of leads at your business doorstep every day? Sounds great, right? Well, maybe not. This conversation with sales expert Reena Philpot is going to revolutionize the way you look at sales. I’ve gotten to know Reena over the past 2 years, and we worked together a few months ago…
Read MoreWhat Holds Us Back and What Can Propel Us Forward with Stephanie Harter [Mindset Series]: Podcast Ep. 159
How do you know when you’re ready for the next big thing, to make a change? Do you feel that you need to learn more, become more of an expert? Or are you the type of person who’s willing to learn while leaping? I’m joined by my friend and incredible coach Stephanie Harter, who’s made…
Read MoreTraits of a Successful Speaker: Podcast Ep. 157
I’m sharing 7 books and 4 podcast series that have impacted me personally and professionally because they’ve made me think about being a speaker (and an entrepreneur) in a different way. You won’t find these books or podcasts in the business or marketing section. They’re also not about public speaking tips. Instead, they can add…
Read MoreHow Public Speaking Built My Businesses: Lessons and Mistakes: Podcast Ep. 155
Public speaking has undoubtedly been one of the key factors in building 3 different businesses over the last 18 years. You’ll hear the lessons and mistakes I learned, so you can use speaking effectively and strategically as part of your overall marketing strategy, whether you’re newer in your business or years in. Why does public…
Read MoreYear in Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Coming in 2020
This is a secret bonus episode – my podcast editor doesn’t know about (shhh!). I had originally planned to do a “year in review” episode, but as early December became mid-December and the holidays were upon us, I got busy and decided to skip it. But, I’ve found myself enjoying listening to other podcasters talk…
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