Storytelling
Use the Secrets of Comedy for Better Storytelling and Delivery in Your Talks with Carol Cox & Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 376
Integrating humor into your talks can seem daunting or even unimportant, but it’s an essential element to use to connect with your audience. Recently, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, delivered a 5-minute stand-up comedy set live on stage (!). You don’t have to add jokes or stand-up routines to your presentations. But, you can…
Read MoreHow to Use AI to Amplify Your Superpowers and Prepare You to Show Up Anywhere with Stacey Hines: Podcast Ep. 375
Get ready for a fun and energizing conversation! Have you ever thought of using AI tools like ChatGPT to *amplify* what you’re already good at? How about having ChatGPT coach you on how to prepare to show up in *any* room? These case studies are just two of the ones that my guest Stacey Hines…
Read MoreWhat to Include in Your Speaker Video Reel and Speaker Page with Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 371
We’re continuing our podcast series to help you Level Up Your Speaking in 2024. As you work to build your speaker brand and begin applying and pitching to speak at more events and conferences, there are two things that will be helpful for you to have – one is a speaker video reel and the…
Read MoreFrom Burned Out to Lit Up: How Cara Houser Turned Her Signature Talk into a Best-Selling Book: Podcast Ep. 363
Speaking and books go hand in hand. Many authors are public speakers and many speakers have written books. What does it look like to take your thought leadership message and turn it into both a signature talk and a published book? That’s what we dig into with my guest and Thought Leader Academy grad Cara…
Read MoreIntegrating Thought Leadership and Lead Generation in Your Signature Talk with Danielle Hayden [Case Study] Podcast Ep. 362
Many speakers use public speaking as a way to build awareness for their business and attract leads and clients. Speaking is an excellent way to do this because you automatically have credibility and authority by standing in front of a group of people. However, an opportunity I see speakers miss is that they forgo…
Read MoreLeverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Your Strategic Partner and Coach with Alysia Silberg: Podcast Ep. 358
If you’ve listened to the recent episodes we’ve done on thought leadership, you know that I’ve been working this year on positioning myself as a thought leader in the AI space. I want to make sure there are lots of women talking about and being heard on this topic because this technology is going to…
Read MoreOwning Your Story: Carol Cox on the Forgive Yourself Podcast
Learn how powerful it can be to release your inner thought leader and redefine your personal brand. Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand, was recently on the Forgive Yourself podcast, hosted by Brenda Reiss (who is also a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy). Your story matters because your audience will find the lesson…
Read MoreThe Differences Between Authentic vs. Contrived Storytelling with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 350
Last week, I talked about connecting your personal brand and your thought leadership Your stories and experiences are integral to both. Your stories connect you with your audience. Have you ever heard a speaker share a story and have one of these reactions: #1: Wow, I really feel connected to what this person is…
Read MoreThe Kind of Speaker We’re Looking For: Public Speaking Workshop in Orlando, Florida
Are you wondering if you need to be a certain type of speaker in order to attend our in-person client retreat speaking intensive? Our public speaking workshop in Orlando, Florida, is for you if ANY of these apply: You want to speak at conferences and events and increase lead generation at your presentations You want to…
Read MoreCan I Tell It’s You? What a Brand Voice Is and Why You Need One Especially with AI and ChatGPT: Podcast Ep. 340
Today, we’re delving into a topic that lies at the heart of powerful communication and compelling thought leadership: brand voice. If you’ve ever wondered, ‘How can I stand out in a crowded market?’ or ‘How can I make my messages resonate more deeply with my audience?’, then this episode is for you. We’re going to…
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