Thought Leadership
The Cure for Vulnerability Hangovers with Carol Cox [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 192
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Have you ever had a vulnerability hangover? I know I have, including just last month, along with other times this year after recording particular podcast episodes or writing emails to our list. A vulnerability hangover is that feeling of regret or uncertainty after you share something that’s personal or something that could be considered controversial.…
Read MoreWomen in Politics and the Public Sphere with Rep. Anna Eskamani [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 191
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I’m excited to have on the show today Anna Eskamani, who is my state representative in the Orlando, Florida, area where I live. Anna is young, outspoken, and tireless in the work she does for her constituents and for Floridians in general. I invited her on to have a conversation about what it’s like to…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Support Is Sexy Podcast: Speaking Your Brand Founder Carol Cox Tells How To Become A Thought Leader, Share Your Stories And Disrupt The Status Quo (Ep. 741)
I had the pleasure of being on the Support Is Sexy Podcast with host Elayne Fluker. Insight from this episode: Strategies for those who are just starting their entrepreneurial journey Secrets to creating an efficient framework for your business Differences between thought leaders and content creators, and how you can bring a new perspective to…
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Our LIVE free virtual summit takes place on October 15, 2020. 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 build your thought leadership platform. I’ve coached a number of TEDx speakers over the years and love the format…
Read MoreTrendsetting, Thought Leadership, and Trusted Circles with Gina Bianchini [Use Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 188
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This episode is the perfect bridge between the series we just wrapped up on Thought Leadership and the new series we’re starting called Use Your Voice. My guest is Gina Bianchini, the founder of Mighty Networks, which enables people like you (and me!) create and host online communities (and more). I’ve been a fan of…
Read More[Coaching] Identifying a Container for Your Message and Content with Diane Diaz and Brenda Reiss [Thought Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 187
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A few weeks ago in podcast episode 184, I talked about the five elements that thought leaders have. One of these elements is what I call a *container* for their message and content. What happens as content creators and speakers is that we create pieces of content here and there. What makes the content…
Read MoreFrom Hashtag to Podcast to Book: Developing Your Thought Leadership Platform with Elayne Fluker [Thought Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 186
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We’ve been talking about thought leadership for the past few episodes – what it means to be a thought leader, what thought leaders have in common, and the importance of having a container/project for your message. My guest Elayne Fluker has done exactly that – even though she didn’t start out with that plan in…
Read MoreMy Journey as a Thought Leader and How We’re Evolving at Speaking Your Brand with Carol Cox [Thought Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 185
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This episode didn’t go quite as planned. In last week’s episode, we looked at why some speakers become thought leaders – the elements they have in common. I’ve gotten great feedback on that episode, so go back and listen to it if you haven’t already. I decided to do this series on thought leadership because…
Read MoreWhy Some Speakers Become Thought Leaders with Carol Cox [Thought Leadership Series]: Podcast Ep. 184
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What do you think when you hear the term “thought leader?” Do you think you can be one? (Hint: you can!) I define a thought leader as someone who has an interesting idea that challenges the status quo, challenges our assumptions, maybe even breaks the rules, especially one that hasn’t been talked about a lot…
Read MoreFind Your Story, Find Your Voice with Dr. Jerrica Dodd [Finding Your Voice Series]: Podcast Ep. 181
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We’ve been talking for the past couple of podcast episodes about finding your voice and both the challenges and opportunities around that. My guest today is Dr. Jerrica Dodd, a pharmacist who now coaches other women pharmacists transitioning into starting their own businesses. Jerrica is an incredible entrepreneur, coach, and speaker. We’ve worked together twice…
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