Finding Your Voice
Personal Brand vs. Thought Leadership: What’s the Difference and Why You Need Both
Your personal brand isn’t optional anymore, even if you wish it were. In this post and episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast, I dig into why your personal brand matters more than ever, especially in a world overflowing with content (and now AI-generated content, too), and how it connects to your thought leadership and…
Read MoreOur Different Approach to Public Speaking, Thought Leadership, and Visibility
If you’re exploring programs to improve your public speaking or become a more visible thought leader, you may have come across well-known options like Speaker Lab or Heroic Public Speaking. These organizations have helped many speakers refine their craft. At Speaking Your Brand, we take a different—and very intentional—approach. We don’t just help you speak…
Read MoreThe #1 Mistake Speakers Make with Personal Stories (and What to Do Instead)
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you have as a speaker, leader, or thought leader. A well-told story can create instant connection, build trust, and help your audience see themselves—and their possibilities—more clearly. But let’s be honest: not all storytelling works. We’ve all heard stories that made us lean in…And stories that made…
Read MoreWant More Speaking Invitations? You Need an I.D.E.A. that Sparks Curiosity
If you want to be known as a thought leader—and not just another expert sharing information—you need a big idea. And before you panic: no, your big idea does not need to be something no one has ever said before. In fact, that’s a myth that keeps many smart, capable women stuck. In this podcast…
Read MoreThe Signature Talk Canvas®: How to Turn Information Into Transformation
Most talks don’t fall flat because the speaker lacks expertise. They fall flat because the speaker is stuck in the expert trap—sharing information without creating change. The Signature Talk Canvas® Framework by Speaking Your Brand® was designed to solve that problem. This framework helps speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs structure their talks as a 3-Act journey…
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 MoreWhy Your Story Is More Powerful Than You Think
What if the most challenging moment of your life could become the catalyst for someone else’s transformation? That’s the question at the heart of my conversation with Karen Keene, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy, who has turned her personal tragedy into a powerful keynote talk that inspires audiences and drives meaningful change. Watch…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Reframe to Create Podcast
What exactly is “thought leadership”? My answer may surprise you. I’m so glad Joy Spencer asked me that question (and other insightful ones). In episode 107 of her Reframe to Create podcast, Joy and I talk about: What thought leadership really means and why you might already be doing it The different “packages” your thought leadership can take How…
Read MoreYou Are the Messenger: How to Activate the Idea That’s Been Calling You
Have you ever had an idea whisper to you – gently at first, then louder and louder – until it practically shouted, “Pick me!”? Maybe you brushed it off. Maybe you assumed someone else could say it better. Or maybe you got caught in the loop of “it’s already been done.” Let me stop you…
Read MoreEvolving Your Brand is a Must: How to Align Who You Are, Even the Messy Parts: Podcast Ep. 424
We hear all the time that we should “reinvent” ourselves to stay relevant. Or that we should ignore or dismiss aspects of our careers that no longer seem to “fit” with what we’re doing now. I’m not sure we can truly “reinvent” ourselves, nor should we. Instead, we should embrace how we evolve over…
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