Mindset
The Confidence Advice Women Get Backward About Public Speaking with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 487
Twenty years ago, I walked into a local TV studio for the first time as a political analyst. Around the table were the anchorwoman, a sitting member of Congress, two political reporters – and me. This a photo from that day. I look pretty calm and self-assured, but… My heart was beating so fast I thought…
Read MoreExecutive Presence Starts with Clarity, Not Confidence with Mary E. Maloney: Podcast Ep. 484
When you hear “executive presence,” do you picture someone walking into a boardroom looking polished, confident, and completely certain of what to say? My guest, Mary E. Maloney, sees it differently. Executive presence matters most when you’re in the middle of a high-stakes identity shift, such as after a promotion, a career change, the sale…
Read MoreExpertise Alone Doesn’t Get You Booked as a Speaker – Here’s What Does: Podcast Ep. 481
You finish your presentation and people come up to tell you how valuable it was. They say, “You really know your stuff.” The event organizer thanks you. You may even get great feedback on the evaluation forms. But then nothing happens. No one contacts you about another speaking opportunity. You don’t get the referrals you…
Read MoreImposter Syndrome: Why You Struggle to Claim Your Voice and What to Do About It
Why You Need to Claim the Identity of Speaker and Thought Leader Have you ever hesitated to call yourself a speaker or a thought leader — even though you know you have something important to say? If that hesitation feels familiar, you’re not alone. I see this pattern constantly in the women I work with:…
Read MoreWant to Feel More Confident on Stage? Start Here.
Let me take you behind the scenes for a moment. I’ve spoken on hundreds of stages, appeared live on TV as a political analyst, and taught workshops to entrepreneurs and leaders for years. And still… I get nervous. Sometimes really nervous. In fact, I had one of my worst-ever speaking experiences at a TEDxWomen…
Read MoreYou don’t need a script – you need improv – to improve your speaking skills
The first time I took an improv class, I hated it. I wanted to know what I was going to say. I wanted to feel in control. I wanted an agenda or a script or slides (or at least notes!). But improv doesn’t work that way. I had to learn to let go, to stop…
Read MoreRegister for NEW Training: The Hidden Cost of Underspending: Bridging The Spending Gap for Women Entrepreneurs with Danielle Hayden
Contrary to popular belief, the real challenge for women entrepreneurs isn’t overspending—it’s underspending. This eye-opening presentation with guest presenter Danielle Hayden, founder & CEO of Kickstart Accounting, challenges the societal myth that women are frivolous spenders and reveals how this misconception can hinder business growth. We’ll explore “The Spending Gap,” a concept that highlights how…
Read MoreFrom Struggle to Success: Leveraging Your Voice in the Workplace with Laura Camacho, PhD: Podcast Ep. 405
If you’re a high-performing woman who works in corporate and you’ve struggled to use your voice in an impactful way, this conversation is for you! Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz sits down with Laura Camacho, PhD, an executive communications strategist and host of the Speak Up podcast. Diane and Laura dive into the realities…
Read MoreStruggling to Get Clarity on Your Ideas? Here’s What to Do with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 402
If your ideas feel a bit – or a lot – messy and muddy, you’re far from alone. This is the #1 challenge I hear from women we work with. We’re too close to our own ideas so we’re not sure what our audiences will be interested in. We feel self-doubt or resistance that causes…
Read MoreWhy Introverts Make Great Speakers and Leaders [Executive Speaking Series]: Podcast Ep. 400
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Are you an introvert? If so, do you wonder if you are at a disadvantage as a speaker? There’s a common misperception that most speakers are extroverts. But, from my admittedly very unscientific survey, many speakers I know are introverts. We think that as introverts we won’t be as engaging or charismatic or energetic. Perhaps…
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