TEDx
The 4 Types of Talks You Need as a Speaker and Thought Leader with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals & Planning Series]: Podcast Ep. 205
I talk quite a bit on this podcast about signature talks – why you should have one and what goes into one. Your signature talk is your foundation for your brand message and story. It showcases who you are, what you do, who you do it for, and why it matters. We’ve worked with our…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Planning Our Virtual Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 189
What’s it like to plan an event in only 8 weeks? We’re about to find out! Our live virtual summit takes place on October 15. Register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit (it’s free!). This is a one-of-a-kind event: a mix of TED-style 10-minute talks plus panel discussions so you can learn how to craft a stellar speech and…
Read MoreOpportunities Come When You’re Prepared with Karen Briscoe [Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 124
Have you ever been asked to give an important talk or presentation with a very short time frame? You knew that saying “yes” would be beneficial, but then you had to scramble to put it together, which meant pushing aside your other work, stressing about it, and creating a presentation that wasn’t as good as…
Read MoreThe Key Question to Ask Yourself to Find Your Core Message with Nettye Johnson [Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 104
You may have a twinkling of an idea for your topic for your signature talk, keynote, or TEDx talk, but perhaps you’re not sure where to go from there. How can you take your idea, expand upon it, and make it your own? In this on-air coaching call, you’ll hear the key questions I ask…
Read MoreHow to Become a Keynote Speaker with Laura Gallaher [Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 103
If one of your goals is to become a keynote speaker, this episode will help you identify the stepping stones to get you there. My guest in this episode, Laura Gallaher, was on the podcast about a year ago (episode 54), talking about how to build trust with your teams and audience, based on a…
Read MoreExpanding Your Personal Story into a Universal Message with Nicole Rochester, M.D.: Podcast Ep. 98 [Coaching]
You may have had an experience, a situation, a life event that caused you to change how you looked at the world or led to a new understanding of how something is wrong and needs to be changed. Your personal story can have a powerful impact on an audience. But, for it to spark a…
Read MoreFinding Your Idea Worth Sharing with Lori DiGuardi: Podcast Ep. 095
If you have doing a TEDx talk on your list, you’ll need a TED-worthy idea, an “idea worth spreading.” How do you know if you have a *really good* idea for a speech, one that’s going to make an impact, whether it’s for TEDx or a keynote? In this episode, my guest Lori DiGuardi, a…
Read MoreYour TEDx Idea is Whispering to You with Lori DiGuardi: Facebook LIVE Show #004
Do you have doing a TEDx talk on your bucket list? What makes a great TED talk? In this Facebook LIVE on Tuesday, November 20 at 4 pm Eastern / 1 pm Pacific, join me and guest expert Lori DiGuardi as we talk about how you can find your TED-worthy idea. We’ll be doing an…
Read MoreInterview with the Social Bee Podcast: How To Build Your Brand Through Speaking Events with Carol Cox, Episode 55
In this episode, we dive into why speaking gigs are so good at growing your business, how to organize your presentation, why you need to dump the bullet points, and how to integrate examples and client stories into your signature talk. We also discuss TED talks – how to find them, how to create your…
Read MoreDeconstructing My TEDx Talk: Why We’re Uncomfortable with Women in Power – Podcast Ep. 092
Two years ago, right before the November 2016 U.S. presidential election, I gave a talk at a small, local TEDxWomen chapter. Until now, I’ve never shared it publicly (beyond the audience that was there). Why? There are several reasons, which you’ll hear about in this episode. It was the most challenging speaking experience I’ve ever…
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