Storytelling
The Connection Formula: Expertise + Story – Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 463
Many accomplished women already have the expertise, experience, and authority their audiences need. The missing piece is rarely more knowledge — it’s connection. Story is what bridges the space between expert and audience. It humanizes ideas, creates emotional resonance, and allows insight to truly land. When expertise is combined with purposeful storytelling, a talk doesn’t…
Read MoreSpeaking Strategies That Create Lasting Impact: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 462
What’s the difference between a presentation people forget in five minutes… and a talk that quietly reshapes how someone thinks, decides, and acts for months afterward? It’s not more information and it’s not prettier slides (although pretty slides are nice!). This episode is the audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show,…
Read MoreStorytelling as Resistance: Finding and Using Your Voice with Janice Gassam Asare, PhD: Podcast Ep. 461
Your story is not just your story. It’s part of a larger narrative about whose voices are heard and whose are erased. I’m honored to have Janice Gassam Asare back on the podcast. She’s an organizational psychologist, equity consultant, and author of the new book Rise and Resist – and this conversation went places…
Read MoreRoundtable: Telling Stories That Actually Connect
Join me for a free roundtable on February 25th about something I think about a lot — how to use real client stories in your marketing (including your signature talks!) in a way that actually connects (and doesn’t feel manufactured or salesy). I’ll be joined by Afton Brazzoni of Scribe National and Steph Sedgwick of Clarity Web Design…
Read MoreHow One Idea Became a Signature Talk, Speaking Platform, and Published Book with Melania Murphy: Podcast Ep. 459
What does it look like to turn an idea into a message, a message into a signature talk, and a signature talk into a published book? In this episode, I sit down with Thought Leader Academy graduate Melania Murphy to talk about her powerful journey from spark to spotlight. Over the past couple of years,…
Read MoreSame Message, Different Medium: Why Your Talk Isn’t Landing (and How to Fix It)
Why Your Message Must Fit the Medium (and How to Get It Right) Have you ever watched a keynote and felt like you were sitting through a 90-minute training crammed into 45 minutes? Or attended a talk that felt more like a checklist than an experience? You’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it.…
Read MoreThe #1 Mistake Speakers Make with Personal Stories (and What to Do Instead)
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools you have as a speaker, leader, or thought leader. A well-told story can create instant connection, build trust, and help your audience see themselves—and their possibilities—more clearly. But let’s be honest: not all storytelling works. We’ve all heard stories that made us lean in…And stories that made…
Read MoreThe Signature Talk Canvas®: How to Turn Information Into Transformation
Most talks don’t fall flat because the speaker lacks expertise. They fall flat because the speaker is stuck in the expert trap—sharing information without creating change. The Signature Talk Canvas® Framework by Speaking Your Brand® was designed to solve that problem. This framework helps speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs structure their talks as a 3-Act journey…
Read MoreWhy Leaders and Executives Need Strong Business Presentation & Storytelling Skills
What You’ll Learn In today’s workplace, leaders aren’t just expected to make decisions—they’re expected to communicate those decisions clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Whether you’re briefing your executive team, presenting a strategy to the board, or inspiring your employees, your ability to tell a compelling story directly impacts your effectiveness as a leader. In this guide,…
Read MoreUsing Stories and Humor to Engage (& Convert!) Your Audience: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Clients: Podcast Ep. 451
We all know that facts tell, but stories sell. And when you add a touch of humor, your audience doesn’t just listen… they lean in. In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand LinkedIn Live, we’re joined by two recent clients of our Thought Leader Academy, Angela Gillis and Crystal Daye. They each present a…
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