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Escaping 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 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…
Read MoreCreate Compelling Presentations with our Signature Talk Canvas® Framework
Imagine you’ve just received an email from an event organizer and it is your *dream* speaking engagement. You want to create something amazing for this event and this audience. But, the thing is, this talk is in less than a month. How do you feel? Nervous? Maybe a little overwhelmed? Not sure where to start…
Read MoreHow Your Personal Experiences Shape Your Thought Leadership: LinkedIn Live
Thought leadership is more than your expertise. It’s your unique angle and perspective on your area of expertise. Where does this unique angle come from? From your personal experiences that have shaped what you’ve learned and what matters to you. It’s these personal stories that make your thought leadership message and presentations more interesting and…
Read MoreCreating Your Signature Framework for Your Thought Leadership: LinkedIn Live
Having your own framework differentiates you from others – you’re building your thought leadership and intellectual property. Plus, a framework helps your audience to remember you and your content – it also helps you to remember your own content! This applies to lead generation presentations, thought leadership talks, and keynotes – and how you use…
Read MoreProvocative Performer Speaker Archetype with Cara Houser: Podcast Ep. 304
This is the third episode in our series exploring the four speaker archetypes. (You can discover your archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz.) Knowing your archetype will help you to: Create more impactful and memorable presentations Market yourself as a speaker using your strengths Try our recommendations to take your talks to the…
Read MoreFabulous Facilitator Speaker Archetype with Susan Moe: Podcast Ep. 303
This is the second episode in our series exploring the four speaker archetypes. (You can discover your archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz.) Knowing your archetype will help you to: Create more impactful and memorable presentations Market yourself as a speaker using your strengths Try our recommendations to take your talks to the…
Read MoreStellar Scholar Speaker Archetype with Kristen Albert, Ed.D.: Podcast Ep. 302
This is the first episode in our new series exploring the four speaker archetypes. (You can discover your archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz.) Knowing your archetype will help you to: Create more impactful and memorable presentations Market yourself as a speaker using your strengths Try our recommendations to take your talks…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Own Framework to Set You Apart as a Speaker & Thought Leader with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 300
Having a framework is a tremendous asset for your business – you can use it for sales conversations, on your website and marketing materials, and of course for your presentations. Having your own framework differentiates you from others – you’re building your thought leadership and intellectual property. A framework helps your audience to remember you…
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