Signature Talk
Going Bold with Your Thought Leadership Message with Jodi Flynn: Podcast Ep. 282
Do you sometimes wonder how BOLD you want to be with your thought leadership message? You know you have something important and impactful to say, but you’re a bit uncertain on how it will be received and if there will be any backlash. I have definitely experienced this – and the benefits have far outweighed…
Read More6 Winning Ways to Open and Close Your Talks with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 281
How should you open and close your talk? When we work with our clients on their signature talks using our framework, we always make sure to have a strong opening and closing. In the beginning, you want to make a good impression and set the right tone. You may also be nervous, so feeling…
Read MoreProviding Transformation vs. Information with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 271
Are you providing transformation or information in your presentations and talks? Whenever I work on a presentation or a keynote or even the agenda for the in-person client retreat we’re holding in April, my default is to think of all the information I want to convey to the audience. You may be the same…
Read MoreThe Hub and Spokes of Your Thought Leadership Message with Christie Rocha: Podcast Ep. 270
When you start putting your thought leadership out into the world, think of your overall message as the hub. You then have various spokes you can use to share the message and get others involved. These spokes can include your own podcast; a LinkedIn Live or Instagram Live show; a challenge; speaking (of course!); podcast…
Read MoreCreating a Memorable “Bit” for Your Keynote Speech with Nicole Edwards: Podcast Ep. 269
As you’re working on your keynote speech (or aspiring to one), there are key elements to include that make it different from a regular business presentation or training. Along with stories and audience engagement (always!), you can also create what’s known as a “bit.” This is a section of your keynote, usually just a few…
Read MoreThe Four Layers of Thought Leadership with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 262
I remember last year I was doing some research and I googled “famous thought leaders.” Guess what the results were? All men. Now, we know there are women thought leaders: Brene Brown, Mel Robbins, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Minda Harts all come to mind. But, Google hasn’t caught on yet. Why not? Because we need MORE women…
Read MoreClosing the Gender Speaking Gap with Kristin Oakley: Podcast Ep. 261
You won’t want to miss the story I share in this episode that made me so mad at the time. About 5 years ago, I was attending an event run by a very prominent women’s organization and I couldn’t believe who they had on stage. Here’s a hint: It has to do with our topic…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of My Recent Keynote with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 244
I’m taking you behind the scenes to talk about the recent keynote I delivered, including how the event organizer found me, how I created and prepared for the speech, and how it went the day of. It was my first in-person speaking engagement since before the pandemic and it felt so good to be back…
Read MoreHow We Create a Signature Talk in a VIP Day: Podcast Ep. 243
What is it like to create your signature talk in a day? Can it really be done? What are the results? This episode is the audio from a LinkedIn Live we did recently with two women, Erin Austin and Casey Gromer, who’ve worked with us in VIP Days to create their signature talk. We take…
Read MoreThe Power of Being Vulnerable with Your Personal Story with Cyndi Shifrel: Podcast Ep. 237
I know from first-hand experience how hard and scary it can be to be vulnerable sharing a deeply personal story that reveals something that shows you’re not perfect. And I also know how incredibly powerful doing so can be. Not only for those who hear it, but for yourself. This is the journey that our…
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