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![How to Generate Leads From Your Podcast with Stacey Ogden [Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 086](https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/086-SYB-StaceyOgden-BlogPost.jpg)
Do you have a podcast – or video series or blog – but aren’t getting leads from it as you had expected? You know your content is good – you’re getting listeners and viewers and readers – but, when it comes to making money as a result of that content, it’s crickets (and an empty inbox). What can you do? …
When’s the last time you asked yourself: “What do I *really* want? What’s right for me *right now*?” And then what happens if the business you’ve been building is not quite the right answer. You can either ignore the answer and try to go down the same road, bumping into obstacles along the way. Or, you can pivot your …
There are many, many ways you can get visibility for yourself and your business: Speaking to local groups Presenting at conferences Being a member or officer of a local organization Guesting on podcasts or hosting your own podcast Doing Facebook Live and YouTube videos Hosting webinars Being active in Facebook groups and other online communities But, you can’t do all …
How can you expand your network and reach new people? Collaborating with others who share a similar mission, vibe, and audience can be one of the best ways to do that. But, how do you actually collaborate in a pre-planned way? What does that look like (webinars, FB Live, workshops, podcasts, etc.)? What does each person gain and, just …
How can you create an emotional connection with your audience? Even if you *think* you have a topic that doesn’t lend itself to creating an emotional connection, there are ways you can pull your audience in. Creating an emotional connection: Engages the audience and keeps them interested Builds trust with you and with each other by being vulnerable and relatable …
What separates a great speaker from a so-so one and how can you be a great one? I recently attended a 3-day conference (Podcast Movement) and took notes during the keynotes and breakout sessions on what the speakers did well and what could have been better, so you can take these tips and apply them to your own presentations. Although …
![Connecting Your Why with What Makes Your Approach Unique with Anne Torrez [Coaching] - Podcast Ep. 080](https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/080-SYB-AnneTorrez-BlogPost.jpg)
Do you know what makes your approach and process unique? As a speaker and entrepreneur – whether you’re a coach, consultant, strategist, trainer, therapist, or other type of business owner – your methodology and philosophy are important components of what you do. In this on-air coaching call, I help my guest Anne Torrez find what makes her coaching approach unique, …
![How to Develop the Shape of Your Framework for Your Presentations with Coryne Forest [Coaching] - Podcast Ep. 079](https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/079-SYB-CoryneForest-BlogPost.jpg)
In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear how my guest Coryne Forest and I create the visual shape of her framework to use in her presentations. In episode 61, you learned how developing your own framework can be a game changer for not only your presentations but also your business. Many listeners have told me how impactful that episode was …
What is it like to travel around the world, from Europe to China, to speak – and get paid for it? My guest is Annie Mori, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist and founder of playSense, based in California. Annie is paid to travel internationally several times a year to conduct trainings and workshops and to be a keynote speaker …
![Balancing the What, Why, and How in Your Presentations with Libby Rothschild [Coaching] - Podcast Ep. 077](https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/077-SYB-LibbyRothschild-BlogPost.jpg)
In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear how to distinguish and balance the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW of what you teach related to your business and your offer. My guest is Libby Rothschild, a registered dietitian who helps other registered dietitians build their businesses and use social media, especially Instagram, effectively. With her partner, Libby offers an online …
Thanks to Joshua Wilson for a fun and lively conversation on the Orlando Entrepreneurs podcast out today about personal branding and public speaking. You can listen in your favorite podcast app or at https://www.orlandoentrepreneurs.org/speaking-your-brand/.
I’ve talked before about how sharing stories in your talks helps the audience to better understand and remember what you’re teaching. In this episode, we’re going deeper into why stories matter – not just for our presentations, but for understanding ourselves, our place in the world, and our identity – who gets included and who is excluded in the stories …
This is a juicy episode filled with ways that you can use a story in your everyday work life, from the boardroom to the stage. Lara Currie, host of the Difficult Happens podcast, and I talk about everything from our personal struggles and successes to why it’s sometimes hard for women to speak out to what to do if someone …
In this on-air coaching call, you’ll learn how you can shift the content and flow of your presentations to increase conversions (leads, clients, and referrals) at your speaking engagements. My guest is April Caldwell, who helps professional women manage their money and achieve their financial goals. April hosts a monthly in-person event for women and also speaks at other groups, …
Have you thought about offering VIP Days in your business? I had the pleasure of being on the BizChix podcast with Natalie Eckdahl – episode 323. We go behind the scenes of our businesses and talk about: how we structure our VIP Days what led us to offer them the value clients get from them how different types of businesses could offer VIP Days …
Being a guest on podcasts is great for brand awareness, credibility building, networking, and lead generation. How can you pitch podcasters the right way so they want to have you on their show? In this episode, I talk with Nicole Holland of Interviews That Convert on: what to do and, just as importantly, what *not* to do in your podcast …
Have you been getting the results you want from the speaking engagements you’ve been doing? Speaking in front of the right audiences with the right message can position you as an expert in your field, showcase your business, build relationships, and lead to clients and referrals. What you need is a clear and intentional speaking strategy and a powerful signature …
You’ll notice that the title of this episode is in the definitive: using humor in your talks *will* get you more speaking engagements. I don’t mean you have to add a stand-up comedy routine to your presentations (leave that for the professional comedians!). Rather, as my guest Kathy Klotz-Guest and I talk about in this episode, using humor and improv …
How can your wardrobe align with and reflect your brand and make you feel confident, so that you attract your ideal clients, whether you’re speaking, on video, or at a networking event? My guest is wardrobe stylist Jennifer Mackey-Mary, founder of Apple + Pear Wardrobe. We talk about what you should wear on stage and how you can use …
Do you have your eye on a conference or event that you really want to speak at? How can you get selected? My guest today is Erin Smith, who runs the annual Entrepreneur Summit in Dallas, Texas. We go behind-the-scenes into how event organizers select speakers, who they choose to pay and why, and what *not* to do as …
