Public Speaking
Unearthing Your Unique Message: Discovering What Makes You Stand Out with Judy Carlson: Podcast Ep. 341
Raise your hand if you’re used to giving presentations chock full of information, facts, and figures? You are not alone! Many of us get comfortable doing this, probably because that’s how we got started as speakers and presenters. But, your audience doesn’t need to hear tons of facts and figures; they need to understand the…
Read MoreCreating Compelling TED-Style Talks Based on Academic Research with Tanya Golash-Boza, PhD: Podcast Ep. 339
I talk a lot about the power of public speaking for building brand awareness, generating leads, and becoming known in your industry. The other power of public speaking is to influence social change. Throughout history, public speakers have inspired us about what’s possible, from JFK’s moon speech to MLK’s I have a dream. TED…
Read MoreEscaping the Expert Trap: From Academic Presenter to Sought-After Speaker with Teri DeLucca, PhD: Podcast Ep. 338
What does the journey look like to evolve from an expert presenter to a sought-after speaker and thought leader? How can you escape what I call “the expert trap” and make the shift into thought leadership? My guest and Thought Leader Academy graduate, Teri DeLucca, PhD, has done exactly this. I know you’ll be inspired…
Read MoreSharing Your Story as a Catalyst for Transformation with Karen Keene: Podcast Ep. 337
I strongly believe that sharing your story transforms not only your audience, but also yourself. You and your audience discover that you’re not alone and that change is possible. From the consciousness-raising circles of the women’s movement in the 1970s to present-day campaigns for policy and legislative changes, our stories can make a profound…
Read MoreGo from a Good Speaker to a Great Speaker with These 5 Lessons from ‘Hamilton’ with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 336
This episode airs the week of our 4th of July holiday in the United States, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to re-air one of my favorite episodes. If you want to go from being a good speaker to a great one, there are key elements to infuse into your content and delivery.…
Read MoreThe Power of Personal Storytelling for Thought Leadership: Carol Cox on Ravel Radio
On this episode of Ravel Radio hosted by Cara Steinmann, Carol Cox shares a personal story about resilience and overcoming adversity. She discusses her difficult experience in local politics and how it inspired their career path and passion for supporting women in thought leadership. Carol touches on various insights about women’s roles in society, biases…
Read MoreAmplifying Your Personal Brand: Public Speaking as the Ultimate Authority Booster with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 335
We’re wrapping up our podcast series on personal branding. Today we’re diving into how to amplify your personal brand. You’ve started to define it, you’re building it, and now, how can you leverage public speaking to really become a sought-after authority? We’re going to explore strategies that work – like how to find speaking…
Read MoreCoaching Faculty Members to Create TED-Style Talks to Showcase Their Research
For the past two months, we’ve had the honor of working with 7 faculty members from the University of California system to create their 10-minute TED-style talks to showcase their research. On June 21, they took the stage at the University of California Washington Program (UCDC)‘s Change the World Through Research event, hosted by Tanya Golash-Boza…
Read MoreThe Journey from Settling to Speaking Up with Kelly Lopez: Podcast Ep. 330
Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you experienced and the lessons you learned from it that you thought to yourself “others need to hear about this?” If you’ve ever thought something like this, then you’ll want to hear this conversation with our guest Kelly Lopez. Kelly is a graduate of our…
Read MoreFrom Expert to Thought Leader: 3 Key Strategies You Need Now to Set Yourself Apart in Our New AI-Driven World: Podcast Ep. 327
If I take a look at your slide deck or presentation outline and I can’t tell that the content is yours (vs. another speaker on your topic), you’re in danger of being a commodity speaker. Commodity speakers are undifferentiated and interchangeable. It will be harder for you to attract higher-profile speaking engagements, raise your speaking…
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