TEDx
Use Public Accountability to Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Sisson: Podcast Ep. 224
When you have a big goal or project you want to achieve, what do you do to keep yourself on track? For me, having external deadlines and public accountability is what gives me the motivation to complete the goal. This is what happened with our first Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit. I set the…
Read MoreTurning an Academic Topic into a Powerful TEDx Talk with Tanya Golash-Boza [Big Ideas Series]: Podcast Ep. 211
We all love TED talks, right? The best ones tell us something we haven’t thought of before and inspire us to take action. TED talks became so popular because they showcased Big Ideas that oftentimes came from or were influenced by the speaker’s own personal story or experience (plus they’re under 20 minutes!). In this…
Read MoreVisibility Strategies for 2021 with Mary Beth Simon [On-Air Coaching]: Podcast Ep. 207
It’s no question that 2020 definitely threw us for a loop. With many of our speaking engagements and events forced to convert to online presentations and webinars, I know that a lot of us are excited to get back to in-person speaking (hopefully sometime in the later half of 2021). My guest today is Mary…
Read MoreThe 4 Types of Talks You Need as a Speaker and Thought Leader with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals & Planning Series]: Podcast Ep. 205
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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