Presentations
Overcome Speaking Nerves & Anxiety: How to Develop Confidence on Stage with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 370
I’ve been there: Standing in front of an audience or being on live TV with my heart pounding, butterflies in my stomach, and my body a bundle of nerves. I’ve also had speaking engagements and TV appearances where I’ve felt in the flow and completely comfortable and confident. What made the difference? That’s what I’m…
Read MoreWorried Your Presentations are Boring? Try These 3 Things with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 369
Do you sometimes wonder if your presentations are boring? Perhaps you have dense material you need to get through (hello, academics and scientists!). Or perhaps you’re afraid everything’s already been said on your topic, so you don’t have anything new or interesting for your audience. I promise that you can make *any* topic interesting to…
Read MoreOur Thought Leadership Comes from Who We Are and What We’ve Learned with Erica Hall: Podcast Ep. 368
You’re going to love this episode with my guest and Thought Leader Academy grad Erica Hall! If you’ve ever felt like you shouldn’t show your real personality to your audiences or that people expect you to be a certain type of person, this conversation is going to be validating and revealing. Before we get to…
Read MoreTrends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2024 with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 366
Happy New Year! This is the 6th year in a row I’ve done a trends episode for the start of the year. Trends are like currents or waves of energy that move through our society and affect everything from business and politics and the economy to popular culture and media. As speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought…
Read MoreYour Stories and Experiences Shape Your Thought Leadership and Signature Talk with Samantha Irwin: Podcast Ep. 364
If you think your stories and experiences from long ago aren’t relevant to what you do now, what you speak about, and your overall thought leadership message, this conversation will show how much our past experiences shape who we are and reflect what matters to us. In this episode, our lead speaking coach, Diane…
Read MoreIntegrating Thought Leadership and Lead Generation in Your Signature Talk with Danielle Hayden [Case Study] Podcast Ep. 362
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Many speakers use public speaking as a way to build awareness for their business and attract leads and clients. Speaking is an excellent way to do this because you automatically have credibility and authority by standing in front of a group of people. However, an opportunity I see speakers miss is that they forgo…
Read More7 Things the Best Speakers Do: My Takeaways from TEDWomen with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 352
I recently had the honor of attending the TEDWomen conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 3 days, I heard 35 speakers deliver their TED talks, on topics ranging from democracy to abortion rights, menopause to artificial intelligence. Of course, as I was sitting in the audience, I was taking lots of notes on each speaker, how…
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…
Read MoreThe Power of REAL Practice to Transform Yourself as a Speaker: LinkedIn Live
Imagine you’re standing on stage, looking out at the audience, and feeling 100% confident in your content and delivery. You’re moving fluidly, getting into your stories, engaging with your audience, and feeling connected to them. You can absolutely do this – but it takes the *right* kind of practice. Most speakers practice the wrong way.…
Read MoreHow to Monetize Your Public Speaking with Lead Gen Talks and Paid Gigs with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 344
I know you enjoy speaking – AND you want to make sure you’re getting an ROI from it. Your ROI can come from getting paid to speak and/or from getting leads and clients from your presentations. If you don’t consistently get leads from your presentations, there are a few things you can do to…
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