Public Speaking
From Technical Talks to Inspiring Keynotes: Finding Your Authentic Speaking Style with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Podcast Ep. 439
How do you go from giving short, tip-focused talks to inspiring audiences with a full keynote? That’s exactly the journey our guest has taken and it’s one so many of us can learn from. Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz talks with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur, a senior project engineer who has spent over 20 years in…
Read MoreCarol Cox Guest Speaker at ATHENA NextGen on Leading Authentically
Carol Cox recently spoke to the current class of ATHENA NextGen’s women leadership program in Orlando for their session on Living and Leading Authentically. (Carol is a 2016 alumna.) They talked about being true to ourselves, building trust through sharing stories, and aligning our actions with our values. Here’s what women said afterwards: Powerful. Empowering.…
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s Speaking Secrets: How to Connect with Any Audience: Podcast Ep. 438
When you think of Taylor Swift, you probably picture sold-out stadium tours, catchy lyrics, and record-breaking albums — not commencement speeches. But in 2022, Taylor stepped onto the stage at Yankee Stadium to deliver the NYU commencement address, and it was a masterclass in public speaking. In this episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast,…
Read MoreGrow Your Speaking Career by Escaping the Expert Trap [Client Case Study]
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the Expert Trap, relying on data, facts, and polished presentations, but sensing a disconnect between you and your audience? You’re not alone. I see it all the time, especially with high-achieving women who have degrees, credentials, and deep expertise. It’s safe to stay in that zone.…
Read MoreHow to Turn Your Business Talk into a Lead-Gen Machine [Client Case Study]
What if your presentation could do more than educate – it could convert? Too often, I see entrepreneurs give talks packed with tips and information, hoping their audience will be impressed enough to buy from them. But here’s the truth: information doesn’t convert. Transformation does. That’s exactly what my client, Danielle Hayden, discovered when we…
Read More*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…
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