Presentations
What Most Speakers Miss: 3 Secrets to Insightful and Inspirational Presentations: Podcast Ep. 429
Last month, I gave a live presentation at a packed AI meetup in Orlando. The topic? “Behind the Scenes of an AI-Powered Business: Workflows that Save Time and Scale Impact.” There were about 60 people in the room – some tech-savvy, some just beginning to explore AI, some were friends and clients, and many were…
Read MoreWhat a Signature Talk Really Is – and What It Should Be Doing for You
If you’ve ever wondered what exactly a “signature talk” is — and whether you really need one — you’re not alone. I’ve worked with hundreds of women over the years who had incredible expertise and stories to share, but weren’t quite sure how to turn all of that into a compelling, cohesive presentation. The…
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 MoreThe Business of Speaking: From Lead Gen to Speaker Fees
Are you getting an ROI from your speaking engagements? Whether that ROI comes in the form of new leads and clients or actual speaker fees, your speaking should be working for you, not just leaving you with warm fuzzies and a thank-you email. In this post, I’m walking you through two powerful ways to…
Read MoreCome to Our 1-Day Speaking & Messaging Workshop in Orlando on June 5
Whether you’re preparing for your next speaking engagement or launching your visibility strategy, this is the hands-on and fun experience you’ve been waiting for. In just one day, you’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature Talk Canvas® framework – and then practice delivering…
Read MoreStop Overloading Your Presentations: Why Less Info = More Impact
Have you ever found yourself packing your presentation with as much content as possible, thinking that the more you share, the more value you’re giving? I’ve been there too. But what I’ve learned—and what I want to share with you—is that the most powerful presentations are not those filled with tips and strategies. They’re the…
Read MoreEvery Talk Needs Humor: Here are 5 Ways to Make Your Audience Laugh: Podcast Ep. 426
Have you ever wondered if you really need to add humor to your business presentations, keynotes, or conference talks? Maybe you think, I’m just here to share valuable information – why should I try to be funny? Well, in this episode, I’m joined by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to show you exactly why…
Read More3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking
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 MoreUsing ‘Stages’ and ‘Lessons’: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 414
In your presentations and keynotes, you want to take your audience on a journey of discovery, sharing with them your personal insights and stories along the way. One of the best ways to do this is to frame your content as stages, lessons, or a framework, such as an alliteration or acronym. Want to see…
Read MoreDesign and Deliver Workshops that Get You Leads and Clients with Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 413
When you facilitate workshops and presentations for visibility and lead generation, we want to make sure you get the results you’re looking for. It’s perfectly fine to do free or low-cost workshops, as long as the audience aligns with the types of clients you work with, you have an offer that would be of interest…
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