Leadership
From Expert to Thought Leader: The Communication Shift Women Leaders Must Make
What You’ll Learn What the “expert trap” is and why so many smart women get stuck in it Why expertise alone is becoming less valuable in the age of AI The difference between expertise and thought leadership Why storytelling, perspective, and voice create influence How women leaders can move from invisible expertise to visible thought…
Read MoreThe Story Only You Can Tell (And Why You Should) with Wendy Romeu: Podcast Ep. 466
Resilience isn’t something you build in the moment—it’s something you build long before you need it. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my clients, Wendy Romeu, founder and CEO of Alluvionic, to talk about what happened when her business was suddenly put to the ultimate test. But this isn’t just a conversation about…
Read MoreAuthenticity Over Perfectionism: Lessons from Public Media Leadership with Judith Smelser: Podcast Ep. 465
What if the thing that makes you most effective as a leader and speaker… isn’t perfection, but authenticity? That it’s not about having all the answers, but being willing to tell others that you don’t have all the answers? My guest is Judith Smelser, President and GM of Central Florida Public Media, and she shares…
Read MoreKnowledge Mindfulness for Complex Times with Dr. Laila Marouf: Podcast Ep. 460
This episode is a rich and timely conversation about how we relate to what we know in an age of constant change and AI. My guest is Dr. Laila Marouf, a former academic who spent more than two decades researching and teaching knowledge management before having a powerful realization during the early months of the…
Read MoreA reflection on women’s voices, democracy, and leadership
Today in the U.S., we mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and my heart is heavy. I find myself returning to Dr. King’s unwavering belief in love, compassion, and nonviolent resistance: not as lofty ideals, but as deliberate, strategic choices. His work reminds us that justice doesn’t move forward through silence, neutrality, or patience for patience’s…
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 MoreSmall Shifts That Make a Huge Difference in Your Presentation Impact & Results with Karen Cochran: Podcast Ep. 449
Do you feel like your presentations are good, but maybe not yet great? The kind that gets people talking, taking action, and reaching out long after the event? That’s exactly what happened for my guest, Karen Cochran, founder of Philanthropy Innovators. Karen has led teams that have raised over $1 billion (yes, billion with a…
Read MoreCarol Cox Guest Speaker at ATHENA NextGen on Leading Authentically
Carol Cox recently spoke to the current class of ATHENA NextGen’s women leadership program in Orlando for their session on Living and Leading Authentically. (Carol is a 2016 alumna.) They talked about being true to ourselves, building trust through sharing stories, and aligning our actions with our values. Here’s what women said afterwards: Powerful. Empowering.…
Read MoreAI Needs Women: Why Your Voice Matters to Shape the Present and the Future with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 434
I vividly remember the day after Christmas 2022. Not because I was relaxing, but because I was at my laptop, updating my university courses and diving headfirst into AI tools for my business and podcast. ChatGPT had just launched, and I knew instantly: this was different. This wasn’t just another tech trend; this was a…
Read MoreUsing Your Voice as a Woman in Leadership with Mary Beth Plank-Mezo: Podcast Ep. 427
What does it really look like to lead with courage, advocate for yourself (and others), and embrace vulnerability as a strength? In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Mary Beth Plank-Mezo, who is the Vice President of Staff and Cultural Development at Full Sail University and has been with the university…
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