Confidence
The Power of the Performing Arts to Find and Use Your Voice with Theresa Smith-Levin: Podcast Ep. 386
A couple of months ago, I attended an event called the Victory Cup Initiative to honor non-profits. What was really cool was that each non-profit had 2-½ minutes to share their story. When my guest Theresa Smith-Levin, founder of Central Florida Vocal Arts, shared her story, I was instantly inspired and I knew I had…
Read MoreThe Power of Women’s Voices and Stories to Change the World #IWD2024 with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 378
What’s an early memory of using your voice? That’s the question we kicked off our recent 3-day in-person client retreat with – and the women’s answers were incredibly powerful. March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day (#IWD2024), so this episode is about the power of women’s voices and stories to…
Read MoreHandle Tech Glitches, Q&A Conference Sessions, and Panels with Confidence: Podcast Ep. 372
Today we’re talking about how to handle when things go wrong or unexpected or when you can’t plan every last thing. The more you speak, something will go wrong or something will happen that you didn’t plan for. The A/V doesn’t work, so you have no slides to show. You get asked a question by…
Read MoreOvercome Speaking Nerves & Anxiety: How to Develop Confidence on Stage with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 370
I’ve been there: Standing in front of an audience or being on live TV with my heart pounding, butterflies in my stomach, and my body a bundle of nerves. I’ve also had speaking engagements and TV appearances where I’ve felt in the flow and completely comfortable and confident. What made the difference? That’s what I’m…
Read MoreWhat to Do Now to Position Yourself as a Thought Leader [Thought Leadership Series] with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 356
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We’re continuing our new podcast series on thought leadership. We’ve talked about finding and developing your big idea and what your signature talk should be doing for you. Today we’re diving into what you can start doing now to position yourself as a thought leader. Yes, you can absolutely be a thought leader – and…
Read MoreConfidence Unleashed: Owning the Stage with Authentic Presence with Dr. Christina Madison [In-Person Speaking Series] Podcast Ep: 348
When you step on stage, I know you want to feel comfortable and confident, to project authenticity and energy. Developing your confidence and stage presence happens both externally and internally. When your content and your delivery are aligned, you can have a bigger impact on your audience with your message. This is what I…
Read MoreThe Power of REAL Practice to Transform Yourself as a Speaker: LinkedIn Live
Imagine you’re standing on stage, looking out at the audience, and feeling 100% confident in your content and delivery. You’re moving fluidly, getting into your stories, engaging with your audience, and feeling connected to them. You can absolutely do this – but it takes the *right* kind of practice. Most speakers practice the wrong way.…
Read MoreElevate Your Audience Engagement Skills with These Proven Strategies with Katie Anderson [In-Person Speaking Series]: Podcast Ep: 345
How do you keep your audience engaged throughout your talk or presentation? There are basic strategies like asking questions of the audience, but there are more ways to keep your audience interested and engaged. This is what I talk about with my guest and client, Katie Anderson. Katie has been around the world, from…
Read MoreFeeling Worthy Enough to Have a Voice with Kelly Schermerhorn: Podcast Ep. 328
Have you ever felt imposter syndrome, that you weren’t sure if you had enough expertise or experience or knowledge or credentials [or fill in the blank] to speak up, share your perspective, and use your voice? If so, you’re not alone – and there are ways to move past this. My guest is Kelly Schermerhorn,…
Read MoreWhat It Means to be Visible to Yourself and Others with Bibigi Haile: Podcast Ep. 321
Fear of failure, fear of rejection, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, vulnerability hangovers, nerves. All of these can cause us to be reluctant to be visible, to put ourselves out there. I’ve certainly experienced all of these throughout my career. Yet, I’ve also experienced the power and transformation that comes from being visible not only to others…
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