Thought Leadership
How 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 MoreImposter Syndrome: Why You Struggle to Claim Your Voice and What to Do About It
Why You Need to Claim the Identity of Speaker and Thought Leader Have you ever hesitated to call yourself a speaker or a thought leader — even though you know you have something important to say? If that hesitation feels familiar, you’re not alone. I see this pattern constantly in the women I work with:…
Read MorePersonal Brand vs. Thought Leadership: What’s the Difference and Why You Need Both
Your personal brand isn’t optional anymore, even if you wish it were. In this post and episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast, I dig into why your personal brand matters more than ever, especially in a world overflowing with content (and now AI-generated content, too), and how it connects to your thought leadership and…
Read MoreA reflection on women’s voices, democracy, and leadership
Today in the U.S., we mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and my heart is heavy. I find myself returning to Dr. King’s unwavering belief in love, compassion, and nonviolent resistance: not as lofty ideals, but as deliberate, strategic choices. His work reminds us that justice doesn’t move forward through silence, neutrality, or patience for patience’s…
Read MoreOur Different Approach to Public Speaking, Thought Leadership, and Visibility
If you’re exploring programs to improve your public speaking or become a more visible thought leader, you may have come across well-known options like Speaker Lab or Heroic Public Speaking. These organizations have helped many speakers refine their craft. At Speaking Your Brand, we take a different—and very intentional—approach. We don’t just help you speak…
Read MoreWant More Speaking Invitations? You Need an I.D.E.A. that Sparks Curiosity
If you want to be known as a thought leader—and not just another expert sharing information—you need a big idea. And before you panic: no, your big idea does not need to be something no one has ever said before. In fact, that’s a myth that keeps many smart, capable women stuck. In this podcast…
Read MoreDeliver Keynotes that Set You Apart: How These Women Are Stepping Onto Bigger Stages [Growth Series]: Podcast Ep. 455
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What does it really take to create a keynote that inspires, connects, and builds your speaking career? In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand, I’m joined by three incredible women who attended our recent Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando: Kait Richardson, Alfarena (Alfie) McGinty, and Niki Ramirez. You’ll hear: Why they decided to…
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 MoreYour Voice Can Shape Policy: Frameworks for Clear, Influential Messaging with Deborah Stine, PhD: Podcast Ep. 454
When most people hear the word policy, they immediately picture Washington, D.C., marble hallways, and people in suits arguing on TV. But as my guest today so brilliantly reminds us, policy is simply how decisions get made – and you don’t need to be a political insider to influence it. In this episode, I talk…
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