Public Speaking
Why I No Longer “Teach from the Stage” with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 392
My goal with this current podcast series called “Speak with Confidence” is to boost your confidence by getting you to think differently about speaking, whether it’s getting comfortable with impromptu speaking (episode 390) or claiming your identity as a speaker (episode 391). I know you want to be an impactful speaker, to share your important…
Read MoreDiscover Your Speaker Archetype
We have a brand new 4 Speaker Archetypes quiz you can take to discover where you shine as a speaker along with recommendations on what you can add to your speeches and presentations to make them even better. TAKE THE QUIZ NOW If you’re like me, you love to take personality tests to better understand yourself.…
Read MoreClaiming Your Identity as a Speaker and Thought Leader with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 391
There have been so many times I’ve heard clients tell me, “I’m not a speaker.” Yet they’ve delivered keynotes and been paid thousands of dollars to do so. They’re invited to speak at conferences. They’ve taught classes and workshops for years. They give presentations at work. What’s going on? Why do they resist calling themselves…
Read MoreImpromptu Speaking: How to Prepare and Feel Confident in Any Situation with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 390
Are you the kind of speaker who loves to have everything prepared in advance? Perhaps you even have your entire presentation scripted out nearly word for word and you have detailed notes for every slide that you rely on? Well, I have a challenge for you: getting more comfortable with impromptu speaking. As a speaker…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Stand-Out Conference Speaking Proposal and Presentation with Cathy McPhillips: Podcast Ep. 388
Many conferences get hundreds of speaker submissions. How can you make yours stand out so it gets selected? Then, once you do get selected, how do you make sure you deliver an engaging presentation at the conference? That’s what I talk about with my guest Cathy McPhillips, who is Chief Growth Officer at the Marketing…
Read MoreEscaping the Ivory Tower: Stepping into Thought Leadership for Greater Impact with Laura McGuire, EdD: Podcast Ep. 387
I talk quite a bit on this podcast about “the expert trap” and how so many of us get stuck teaching and training and don’t step into thought leadership. This applies not only to those of us who are entrepreneurs, but of course to all the academics out there as well (hand raised!). This…
Read MoreThe Power of the Performing Arts to Find and Use Your Voice with Theresa Smith-Levin: Podcast Ep. 386
A couple of months ago, I attended an event called the Victory Cup Initiative to honor non-profits. What was really cool was that each non-profit had 2-½ minutes to share their story. When my guest Theresa Smith-Levin, founder of Central Florida Vocal Arts, shared her story, I was instantly inspired and I knew I had…
Read MoreLeading with Story in Your Talks [Roundtable]: Podcast Ep. 385
You know how powerful storytelling is in your presentations and talks. How can you go about integrating your stories in a way that truly connects you to your audiences? There is no *one way* to integrate stories into your talks. Your story can be central to your talk or it can be a supporting element.…
Read MoreHow to Tackle a Big Global Issue in Your Thought Leadership and Talks with Neha Pathak, MD: Podcast Ep. 384
If you’ve ever felt like your topic or message may be overwhelming to your audience or the issue you want to address is a really big one and you’re not sure how your audience is going to relate to it or know how to take action, you’re going to appreciate this conversation. My guest is…
Read MoreUsing Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads [Part 2]: Podcast Ep. 383
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You heard half of our latest Thought Leader Academy grads deliver a 10-minute section of their signature talk last week on episode 381, now you get to hear the other three. In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz hosts Maria Flynn, Karen Williams, and Brigette Serfaty, PharmD. You’ll hear how they’ve incorporated their…
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