Thought Leadership
How to Escape the Expert Trap (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)
What You’ll Learn What it is: The Expert Trap happens when you share too much information and not enough transformation. Why it happens: School, work, and cultural conditioning reward us, especially women, for being “the most prepared,” but that often leads to overload instead of impact. Why it matters: AI can provide information. What only…
Read MoreTurning Real-Life Challenges into Thought Leadership: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 471
What separates a good talk from a true thought leadership talk? It’s not just the story; it’s what you do with it. In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll hear powerful 10-minute signature talks from two of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Heather Beebe and Lauren Yankoff,…
Read MoreHow to Become a Thought Leader in the Age of AI
Your voice matters more—not less—when everyone has access to the same tools. AI can write your LinkedIn posts. AI can draft your newsletter. AI can summarize books, generate slide decks, and create endless “content.” And yet… We’re entering a moment where original thinking, clear communication, and human perspective are becoming more valuable—not less. Because when…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Performer to Keynote Speaker with Andy Nunn: Podcast Ep. 467
I’ve worked with a lot of speakers over the years, but Andy Nunn brings something truly unique to the stage. He’s a mentalist turned keynote speaker who knows how to captivate an audience. In this episode, Andy and I talk about what it really takes to evolve from entertaining an audience to transforming them. Because…
Read MoreStory to Spotlight Retreat in Spain for Women Non-Fiction Writers – Fall 2026
if you’ve found Speaking Your Brand, I know you’re eager to put yourself out there and speak to audiences because you have a message worth sharing. As a speaker, writing a book gives you additional authority and credibility. Event organizers love speakers who have books because it shows that the speaker understands their material. But,…
Read MoreThe Story Only You Can Tell (And Why You Should) with Wendy Romeu: Podcast Ep. 466
Resilience isn’t something you build in the moment—it’s something you build long before you need it. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my clients, Wendy Romeu, founder and CEO of Alluvionic, to talk about what happened when her business was suddenly put to the ultimate test. But this isn’t just a conversation about…
Read MoreWhy Your Story Matters – Even When You Don’t Feel Ready with Tiffany Hawk: Podcast Ep.464
In this episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast, I’m joined by returning guest Tiffany Hawk, author, book coach, and longtime collaborator of mine. Tiffany and I have worked together for years helping women find and use their voices, whether through speaking, writing, or thought leadership. In this conversation, we talk about why storytelling matters…
Read MoreThe 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 Your Brand Profiled in Orange Appeal Magazine
It was so fun to visit the Orlando Ballet Center for the Businesswomen & Ballet event to celebrate Women’s History Month! Diane Diaz and I are profiled in the March/April issue of Orange Appeal magazine for the work we do to amplify women’s voices and elevate women leaders.
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,…
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