Confidence
How One Idea Became a Signature Talk, Speaking Platform, and Published Book with Melania Murphy: Podcast Ep. 459
What does it look like to turn an idea into a message, a message into a signature talk, and a signature talk into a published book? In this episode, I sit down with Thought Leader Academy graduate Melania Murphy to talk about her powerful journey from spark to spotlight. Over the past couple of years,…
Read MoreImposter Syndrome: Why You Struggle to Claim Your Voice and What to Do About It
Why You Need to Claim the Identity of Speaker and Thought Leader Have you ever hesitated to call yourself a speaker or a thought leader — even though you know you have something important to say? If that hesitation feels familiar, you’re not alone. I see this pattern constantly in the women I work with:…
Read MoreCome to Our Orlando Speaking Workshop on February 19
Hey there, it’s Carol, popping in for a minute! I want to make sure you know about our 1-Day Master Your Message & the Stage Workshop coming up on February 19, 2026, in Downtown Orlando, Florida. You’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreVideo Highlights from Our Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando
We had so much fun at our recent Speaking Accelerator workshop! Check out the highlights: In the morning, the women created their talks using our framework, prompts, guidance – and lots of post-it notes! In the afternoon, we had fun activities to build their stage presence and confidence. Each woman delivered a story or part…
Read MoreWhy “Perfect” Speakers Don’t Connect: Stop Memorizing & Build Confidence Speaking Off the Cuff
Are you the kind of speaker who loves to have everything prepared in advance? Perhaps you even have your entire presentation scripted out nearly word for word and you have detailed notes for every slide that you rely on? Well, I have a challenge for you: getting more comfortable with impromptu speaking. As a speaker…
Read MoreMaster Your Message & the Stage: Attend Our 1-Day In-Person Speaking Accelerator
Our 1-Day Speaking Accelerator Workshop is coming up on October 30th in Downtown Orlando, Florida. You’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature Talk Canvas® framework – and then practice delivering it with real-time feedback from us. And here’s the thing = you’ll create…
Read More1-Day Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando
If you’ve got a powerful message and a busy brain full of “where do I even start?”, this is your sign. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, we’re hosting our high-energy, hands-on Speaking Accelerator at the Citrus Club in Downtown Orlando – and it’s designed to take you from ideas to impact in a single day.…
Read MoreFrom Technical Talks to Inspiring Keynotes: Finding Your Authentic Speaking Style with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Podcast Ep. 439
How do you go from giving short, tip-focused talks to inspiring audiences with a full keynote? That’s exactly the journey our guest has taken and it’s one so many of us can learn from. Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz talks with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur, a senior project engineer who has spent over 20 years in…
Read MoreWant to Feel More Confident on Stage? Start Here.
Let me take you behind the scenes for a moment. I’ve spoken on hundreds of stages, appeared live on TV as a political analyst, and taught workshops to entrepreneurs and leaders for years. And still… I get nervous. Sometimes really nervous. In fact, I had one of my worst-ever speaking experiences at a TEDxWomen…
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