Frameworks
How an I.D.E.A., Not a Topic, Makes You Easier to Refer, Pitch, and Book with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 483
When someone asks what you speak about, do you give them one clear answer – or a list that includes a bunch of keywords like leadership, communication, resilience, confidence, and change? I understand the temptation to include everything. When you’ve had a long career, narrowing your message can feel like leaving out valuable parts of…
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 MoreMotivational Speaking with Substance: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 472
What makes a motivational talk actually stick, long after the applause? In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll experience powerful, real-time signature talks from three of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Kimberly Brock, Susana Alvarez, and Teresa Phillips. Each blends personal story, practical frameworks, and a clear…
Read MoreHow to Create a Signature Talk That Builds Your Thought Leadership and Visibility
In a world where AI can generate endless content in seconds, your signature talk matters more than ever. Because audiences are not looking for more information. They are looking for perspective. They are looking for meaning. They are looking for someone who can help them see the world differently. And that’s what a signature talk…
Read MoreTurning Real-Life Challenges into Thought Leadership: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 471
What separates a good talk from a true thought leadership talk? It’s not just the story; it’s what you do with it. In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll hear powerful 10-minute signature talks from two of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Heather Beebe and Lauren Yankoff,…
Read MoreDeliver Keynotes that Set You Apart: How These Women Are Stepping Onto Bigger Stages [Growth Series]: Podcast Ep. 455
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What does it really take to create a keynote that inspires, connects, and builds your speaking career? In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand, I’m joined by three incredible women who attended our recent Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando: Kait Richardson, Alfarena (Alfie) McGinty, and Niki Ramirez. You’ll hear: Why they decided to…
Read MoreYour Voice Can Shape Policy: Frameworks for Clear, Influential Messaging with Deborah Stine, PhD: Podcast Ep. 454
When most people hear the word policy, they immediately picture Washington, D.C., marble hallways, and people in suits arguing on TV. But as my guest today so brilliantly reminds us, policy is simply how decisions get made – and you don’t need to be a political insider to influence it. In this episode, I talk…
Read MoreWhy Your Best Talk is the One You Give Again (and Again) with Kelly Mallery: Podcast Ep. 453
Worried that giving the same talk more than once would box you in – or worse, bore you to tears? I’ve been there. And if you’re a builder-of-slides-at-heart like me, the idea of sticking to one signature talk can feel a little… constraining. But here’s the truth: the talk you give again (and again and…
Read MoreNo Need to Start from Scratch: Repurpose Your Signature Talk for Different Topics and Audiences with Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez: Podcast Ep. 440
One of the biggest benefits of creating your signature talk and framework is that you don’t just use it once; you can repurpose it over and over again. In this episode, I talk with Thought Leader Academy graduate Eloisa Marquez-Gonzalez, who shares how she’s taken the signature talk and framework she developed with us…
Read MoreUsing Your Voice and Story for Business Impact with Michelle Massman: Podcast Ep. 419
In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz speaks with Michelle Massman, a longtime entrepreneur and graduate of our Thought Leader Academy, who shares her journey from “stuck” to “unstoppable” through storytelling and public speaking. You’ll hear Michelle’s candid stories—from launching unexpected ventures like The Culinary Studio to her partnership with a music…
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