In-Person Speaking Tips
Break the Fourth Wall: Lessons from the Olympics, Kamala, and Shakespeare with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep 404
This is going to be a fun episode and hopefully get you thinking differently about the presentations and talks you give, whether you’re speaking to audiences of 20, 50, 100, 500, or more. What does it mean to “break the fourth wall” and should you do that as a speaker? The fourth wall is the…
Read MoreFrom CEO to Author to Keynote Speaker: Make Opportunities Happen with Maria Flynn: Podcast Ep. 403
I’m thrilled to be joined by Maria Flynn, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and now the founder and CEO of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helps entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria’s journey from the CEO of Orbis Biosciences, which had a successful acquisition, to…
Read MoreSpeak to Lead: Elevating Your Influence as an Executive [Executive Speaking Series] with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 397
Have you ever been captivated by a speaker who seems to effortlessly command the room, inspiring everyone with their words and presence? That’s the magic of executive presence combined with powerful public speaking. Whether you’re leading a team or an organization or a workshop, whether you’re presenting to 20, 200, or 2000 people, your ability…
Read MoreCreating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCullough: Podcast Ep. 396
Are you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements? Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads…
Read MoreImpromptu Speaking: How to Prepare and Feel Confident in Any Situation with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 390
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 MoreLeading with Story in Your Talks [Roundtable]: Podcast Ep. 385
You know how powerful storytelling is in your presentations and talks. How can you go about integrating your stories in a way that truly connects you to your audiences? There is no *one way* to integrate stories into your talks. Your story can be central to your talk or it can be a supporting element.…
Read More3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 382
I know you want to grow your business and brand and have a bigger impact as a thought leader. But, as high-achieving women, there are beliefs we have that get us stuck in the expert trap. We believe that we need to teach/train to provide value; that training content is what our audience wants; and…
Read MoreFrom Free to Fee: How to Get an ROI from Speaking with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 373
You love speaking, so you’re happy to say “yes!” when someone invites you to speak. It feels great connecting with the audience and hearing how much they enjoyed your presentation. Yet, are you getting an ROI from it? Are you generating leads and/or getting paid directly to speak? I’ve been speaking throughout my career, in…
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 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…
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