Presentations
6 Winning Ways to Open and Close Your Talks with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 281
How should you open and close your talk? When we work with our clients on their signature talks using our framework, we always make sure to have a strong opening and closing. In the beginning, you want to make a good impression and set the right tone. You may also be nervous, so feeling…
Read MoreProviding Transformation vs. Information with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 271
Are you providing transformation or information in your presentations and talks? Whenever I work on a presentation or a keynote or even the agenda for the in-person client retreat we’re holding in April, my default is to think of all the information I want to convey to the audience. You may be the same…
Read MoreBoost Learning and Engagement in Your Presentations and Programs with Manja Horner: Podcast Ep. 248
Whether you’re presenting at a conference or running a program or course, you want to make sure that your audiences and clients are learning and, more importantly, applying what they learn. My guest is Manja Horner, who has a deep background as a learning experience designer. She now helps entrepreneurs create effective and impactful programs…
Read MoreUsing One Story with Different Angles for Different Audiences with Chanta Wilkinson: Podcast Ep. 236
You know that including stories, especially personal stories, in your presentations is important to connect with and engage the audience. This is true whether you’re giving a keynote, a business presentation, or a training. Along with integrating various stories and examples throughout your presentations, you can also have one core story that illustrates your topic…
Read MoreWhat Event Organizers Look for in Speakers with Kelly Youngs [Speaking Prep Series]: Podcast Ep. 231
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How can you get selected to speak at an event? What do event organizers look for in speakers? My guest is Kelly Youngs, the founder of global women’s network She Is Fierce!, which puts on in-person and virtual events. Kelly and I talk about: Her background in traditional media as a producer for CNN International…
Read More3 Speaking Styles You Can Use: Podcast Ep. 229
Are you ready to challenge yourself with your presentation content and delivery to make a memorable experience for your audience? In this episode, I share with you 3 main speaking styles, the overall goals of each, what each of them looks like including examples. You can take parts of each to create a style that’s…
Read MoreUse Public Accountability to Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Sisson: Podcast Ep. 224
When you have a big goal or project you want to achieve, what do you do to keep yourself on track? For me, having external deadlines and public accountability is what gives me the motivation to complete the goal. This is what happened with our first Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit. I set the…
Read MoreMoving Past the Surface to Find Your Deeper Story and Message with Zaribel Clay: Podcast Ep. 215
Have you ever felt like you have a deeper story and message to share with your audience? Perhaps you’re uncertain what it is because it’s hidden under surface content. Or perhaps you know what the deeper story is but you have some fears and doubts about being vulnerable and sharing it. We all have a…
Read MoreTop Takeaways from Our Speaking Coaches: Podcast Ep. 214
Get ready for a value-packed and heartfelt episode with key takeaways you can use as you think about your thought leadership message and signature talk and putting yourself out there. This is a round table discussion with our speaking coaches who work with our clients in our Thought Leader Academy and with the speakers…
Read More5 Rules for Being an Excellent Emcee with Carol Cox and Amber Hawley: Podcast Ep. 212
Have you been asked to be an emcee for an event or thought about being one? An emcee (or MC, Master of Ceremonies) is the person who is the bridge and what I call the cohesive glue of the event. Being an emcee is harder than it looks! You’re a host, an entertainer, and a…
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