Presentations
Expertise 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 MoreIs Your Talk an Oak Tree or a Palm Tree?
Here’s something I see a lot with smart women who have a deep body of expertise: They know a lot. They’ve had a lot of experiences. They’ve worked with different kinds of clients, studied different approaches, developed different frameworks, and collected all kinds of stories and examples over the years. So when it’s time to…
Read MoreHow to Create a Signature Talk That Builds Your Thought Leadership and Visibility
In a world where AI can generate endless content in seconds, your signature talk matters more than ever. Because audiences are not looking for more information. They are looking for perspective. They are looking for meaning. They are looking for someone who can help them see the world differently. And that’s what a signature talk…
Read MoreThe Connection Formula: Expertise + Story – Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 463
Many accomplished women already have the expertise, experience, and authority their audiences need. The missing piece is rarely more knowledge — it’s connection. Story is what bridges the space between expert and audience. It humanizes ideas, creates emotional resonance, and allows insight to truly land. When expertise is combined with purposeful storytelling, a talk doesn’t…
Read MoreSpeaking Strategies That Create Lasting Impact: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 462
What’s the difference between a presentation people forget in five minutes… and a talk that quietly reshapes how someone thinks, decides, and acts for months afterward? It’s not more information and it’s not prettier slides (although pretty slides are nice!). This episode is the audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show,…
Read MoreCarol Cox Speaker at Orlando Innovation League
I had a great time speaking to the Orlando Innovation League on what I’ve learned as an entrepreneur, from my early days as a tech founder to starting Speaking Your Brand (a very human-to-human business!) to how I’m using AI to innovate. Big thanks to Rajiv Menon for inviting me, to Scott Gingold for sharing…
Read MoreThe Signature Talk Canvas®: How to Turn Information Into Transformation
Most talks don’t fall flat because the speaker lacks expertise. They fall flat because the speaker is stuck in the expert trap—sharing information without creating change. The Signature Talk Canvas® Framework by Speaking Your Brand® was designed to solve that problem. This framework helps speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs structure their talks as a 3-Act journey…
Read MoreWhy Your Best Talk is the One You Give Again (and Again) with Kelly Mallery: Podcast Ep. 453
Worried that giving the same talk more than once would box you in – or worse, bore you to tears? I’ve been there. And if you’re a builder-of-slides-at-heart like me, the idea of sticking to one signature talk can feel a little… constraining. But here’s the truth: the talk you give again (and again and…
Read MoreWhy Leaders and Executives Need Strong Business Presentation & Storytelling Skills
What You’ll Learn In today’s workplace, leaders aren’t just expected to make decisions—they’re expected to communicate those decisions clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Whether you’re briefing your executive team, presenting a strategy to the board, or inspiring your employees, your ability to tell a compelling story directly impacts your effectiveness as a leader. In this guide,…
Read MoreUsing Stories and Humor to Engage (& Convert!) Your Audience: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Clients: Podcast Ep. 451
We all know that facts tell, but stories sell. And when you add a touch of humor, your audience doesn’t just listen… they lean in. In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand LinkedIn Live, we’re joined by two recent clients of our Thought Leader Academy, Angela Gillis and Crystal Daye. They each present a…
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