Thought Leadership
How to Escape the Expert Trap and Become a Thought Leader in the AI Age
As technology advances at lightning speed, the role of thought leaders has never been more critical. The AI age is upon us, and it’s changing the landscape for experts across every industry. If you want to stay relevant, resonate with your audience, and make a lasting impact, you have to move beyond simply sharing…
Read MoreThe Heart of Your Message: Why Emotion is Your Secret Speaking Superpower
When it comes to delivering a powerful presentation or keynote, it’s not just about the facts and figures. The real impact comes from connecting with your audience on an emotional level – and that means finding the emotional heart of your message. In this blog post, I’m going to share why this matters, how…
Read MoreCome to Our 1-Day Speaking & Messaging Workshop in Orlando on June 5
Whether you’re preparing for your next speaking engagement or launching your visibility strategy, this is the hands-on and fun experience you’ve been waiting for. In just one day, you’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature Talk Canvas® framework – and then practice delivering…
Read MoreStop Overloading Your Presentations: Why Less Info = More Impact
Have you ever found yourself packing your presentation with as much content as possible, thinking that the more you share, the more value you’re giving? I’ve been there too. But what I’ve learned—and what I want to share with you—is that the most powerful presentations are not those filled with tips and strategies. They’re the…
Read MoreYou Are the Messenger: How to Activate the Idea That’s Been Calling You
Have you ever had an idea whisper to you – gently at first, then louder and louder – until it practically shouted, “Pick me!”? Maybe you brushed it off. Maybe you assumed someone else could say it better. Or maybe you got caught in the loop of “it’s already been done.” Let me stop you…
Read More3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking
I know you want to grow your business and brand and have a bigger impact as a thought leader. But, as high-achieving women, there are beliefs we have that get us stuck in the expert trap. We believe that we need to teach/train to provide value; that training content is what our audience wants; and…
Read MoreThe Story You’re Most Reluctant to Share is the One You Should: Podcast Ep. 425
Is there a story you’re reluctant to share? The one that still makes you cringe a little, that feels raw and vulnerable? That’s probably the exact story you should be telling – not just for your audience, but for yourself. In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, and we’re pulling back the curtain on…
Read MoreFinding and Developing Your Big I.D.E.A.: Podcast Ep. 420 [Best Of]
Today’s episode it’s all about finding and developing your Big Idea for your thought leadership and public speaking. Ideas are incredibly powerful; they can live on for years, centuries, even millennia. Ideas spark movements for political and social change. Ideas help us as humans understand ourselves, each other, and the world around us Your…
Read MoreUsing ‘Stages’ and ‘Lessons’: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 414
In your presentations and keynotes, you want to take your audience on a journey of discovery, sharing with them your personal insights and stories along the way. One of the best ways to do this is to frame your content as stages, lessons, or a framework, such as an alliteration or acronym. Want to see…
Read More7 Essential Questions for Your Brand Story with Elayne Fluker: Podcast Ep. 410
You’re going to get so much out of this episode with 7 essential questions to ask yourself as you refresh your brand story. Whether you’re leaving a corporate job to become an entrepreneur, looking to expand your existing brand, aspiring to be a speaker or thought leader, or a corporate professional ready to transition to…
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