Public Speaking
Pitching and Negotiating for Bigger Speaking Opportunities with Maureen Taylor [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 131
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Have you held back from pitching yourself for bigger speaking engagements? Or have you not raised your speaking fees even after you’ve been speaking for a while? Or have you not asked to be paid at all? Just like in our businesses, we need to develop confidence in the value, expertise, and experience we…
Read MoreYour Movements Say As Much As Your Words with Ritu Chander [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 130
We all know that non-verbal communication can be as important as our words, whether we’re talking with a person one-on-one or speaking in front of an audience. Did you know that our body movement – our kinetic energy – is something different from what we traditionally think of regarding body language and it has an…
Read MoreFrom Fear of Speaking to Keynote Speaker in 2 Years with Dr. Charmaine Gregory [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 129
If you have a fear of public speaking, this episode is for you. If you’re confident when speaking but have a fear in a different area of your life, this episode is for you. My guest’s story of how she went from a self-described fear of public speaking to being an in-demand paid keynote speaker…
Read MoreThe 4 Visibility Mindset Shifts You Must Make with Eleanor Beaton [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 128
This conversation is one I’ll be listening to again, especially the end (!). Is there something that has held you back from being more visible, whether it’s sharing a powerful message or standing on a stage in front of an audience? You’re far from alone. As women, we’ve grown up with societal and cultural messages…
Read MoreDeveloping Confidence in Public Speaking [Confidence Series]: Podcast Ep. 127
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Starting with this episode, the next 5 episodes will be related to confidence: from putting yourself out there to pitch for speaking gigs, to conquering a fear of public speaking, to standing on stage and delivering your talks with presence and poise. This episode kicks off this series by talking about what confidence is, my…
Read MoreHandling Hard Conversations at Live Events with Sarah & Beth of Pantsuit Politics: Podcast Ep. 125
You may not be talking about politics at your speaking engagements, but you may be discussing issues that are controversial or where people have a distinct point of view. Or, you may get a question from an audience member that throws you off. How can you handle hard conversations, whether it’s at events, panels, media…
Read MoreOpportunities Come When You’re Prepared with Karen Briscoe [Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 124
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Have you ever been asked to give an important talk or presentation with a very short time frame? You knew that saying “yes” would be beneficial, but then you had to scramble to put it together, which meant pushing aside your other work, stressing about it, and creating a presentation that wasn’t as good as…
Read MoreThe Key Elements You Need to Get Paid Speaking Engagements with Li Hayes: Podcast Ep. 123
You’re going to love this episode, so much so that you may want to listen to it more than once. It’s packed with what you need in order to get paid speaking engagements. There are 5 key elements that event planners look for in speakers they hire. In this episode, you’ll learn what these key…
Read MoreDeconstructing a Keynote: Writing, Preparation, and Delivery: Podcast Ep. 119
In the last episode, I talked about pushing past your speaking plateau – what happens when we get to a certain point in our skillset, it’s a comfortable place, but we’re no longer progressing or challenging ourselves, and I shared some ways you can get past your plateau. That’s where my guest today, Diane Diaz,…
Read More50% 🚺
What does 50% represent? Women are 50% of the population (actually 51%, but close enough). Women should be 50% of speakers, including for keynotes and panels. Women should hold 50% of elected offices (equal representation, FTW). Women should hold 50% of C-level positions and board seats (studies show company performance is better with more women…
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