Public Speaking
*Not* Your Typical Corporate Presentations: Live Signature Talks from Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 437
We believe that every presentation, whether internal or external, at a conference or at a board meeting, has the power to shift how your audience views a topic and the positive changes that can come as a result. It’s not just about delivering information – it’s about shifting perspectives, sparking new ideas, and inspiring action.…
Read MoreTurn Your Stories Into Impactful Messages: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 436
The key to a powerful presentation isn’t just telling stories – it’s uncovering the lessons within them. When you share a personal experience or an impactful moment, you’re not just recounting events; you’re inviting your audience to see the world through your eyes, to feel what you felt, and to learn from what you lived. …
Read MoreFrom Blank Page to On Stage: What It’s Like to Create and Practice a Talk in One Day: Podcast Ep. 435
What if you could go from a completely blank page – or in this case, a blank poster board – to mapping out and practicing your signature talk… all in just one day? That’s exactly what happened at our recent in-person Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando, and in this episode, you’ll hear directly from three…
Read MoreConfident Speaker: Our New 100% AI-Generated Podcast
I’ve just launched a brand new podcast (not an episode, an entirely new show). It’s called Confident Speaker and I created it to answer the most common and pressing questions I hear about public speaking. But here’s the twist: this entire podcast is 100% AI-generated. Why? Because with over 400 episodes of the Speaking Your Brand podcast, I know it…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Reframe to Create Podcast
What exactly is “thought leadership”? My answer may surprise you. I’m so glad Joy Spencer asked me that question (and other insightful ones). In episode 107 of her Reframe to Create podcast, Joy and I talk about: What thought leadership really means and why you might already be doing it The different “packages” your thought leadership can take How…
Read MoreHow We Prepared for Our Recent TED-Style Talks (and What We Learned About Ourselves as Speakers): Podcast Ep. 430
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to create, practice for, and deliver a powerful TED-style talk – especially one that’s only 8 minutes long? In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach at Speaking Your Brand, as we take you behind the scenes of our recent TED-style speaking experience.…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreHow to Escape the Expert Trap and Become a Thought Leader in the AI Age
As technology advances at lightning speed, the role of thought leaders has never been more critical. The AI age is upon us, and it’s changing the landscape for experts across every industry. If you want to stay relevant, resonate with your audience, and make a lasting impact, you have to move beyond simply sharing…
Read MoreCarol Cox Speaking at Teaching and Learning with AI Conference
I’ll be speaking again at the Teaching and Learning with AI conference this summer! Ever since ChatGPT launched 2-1/2 years ago, I’ve integrated generative AI into the business and marketing classes I teach at Full Sail University. Students need to understand not only how AI will impact their work, but the strengths and weaknesses of…
Read MoreThe Heart of Your Message: Why Emotion is Your Secret Speaking Superpower
When it comes to delivering a powerful presentation or keynote, it’s not just about the facts and figures. The real impact comes from connecting with your audience on an emotional level – and that means finding the emotional heart of your message. In this blog post, I’m going to share why this matters, how…
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