Thought Leadership
Having Thought Partners in the Same Industry to Achieve Bigger Things with Tenice Wehmeyer and Cherie Mylordis: Podcast Ep. 360
There are always going to be other people who do what you do and talk on the same topic. Have you ever collaborated with someone who’s in your same industry, who does similar work? It may seem counter-productive to do this because they’re kind of competitors, after all. But what if you could change your…
Read MoreCreate Real Change by Shifting Your Identity to Who You Want to Be with Kim Foster, M.D.: Podcast Ep. 357
How can you accomplish what you want, from the small to the big? As we gear up for the new year, I’m sure there are things you have on your vision board and list of goals you want to achieve. There are practical, tangible steps you can take (the what and the how). There’s also…
Read MoreWhat to Do Now to Position Yourself as a Thought Leader [Thought Leadership Series] with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 356
We’re continuing our new podcast series on thought leadership. We’ve talked about finding and developing your big idea and what your signature talk should be doing for you. Today we’re diving into what you can start doing now to position yourself as a thought leader. Yes, you can absolutely be a thought leader – and…
Read MoreWhat a Signature Talk Is and What It Should be Doing for You with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 355
We’re continuing our new podcast series on thought leadership. Today we’re going to take a look at what exactly a signature talk is and what it should be doing for you. Any presentation you give *should* be a signature talk. Why? Because any presentation you deliver should be a combination of your expertise +…
Read MoreFinding and Developing Your Big I.D.E.A. with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 354
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 idea…
Read MoreOwning Your Story: Carol Cox on the Forgive Yourself Podcast
Learn how powerful it can be to release your inner thought leader and redefine your personal brand. Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand, was recently on the Forgive Yourself podcast, hosted by Brenda Reiss (who is also a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy). Your story matters because your audience will find the lesson…
Read MoreConnecting Your Personal Brand and Your Thought Leadership with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 349
In the age of more & more content (whether human- or AI-created), your personal brand matters more than ever. Potential clients and event organizers can easily find lots of experts in what you do. What you want them to realize is what sets you apart and why they should pick you. That’s where your personal…
Read MoreWhy YOU are the Messenger for Your Idea and Audience with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 343
I often hear from clients that they feel like their topic isn’t unique, that what they would present on others have already been said. And they’re right: That will always be the case – there are always going to be lots of people out there who do or say something in the same umbrella…
Read MoreI Almost Got Stuck in the Expert Trap: How I Escaped and Delivered My Recent Successful Conference Presentation by Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 342
I *almost* got stuck in the expert trap when I was creating my recent presentation for MAICON called Maintain Your Brand Voice Through AI Personalization and Storytelling. I had lots of slides filled with examples and case studies. Useful, sure, but not impactful or memorable. I knew it was missing heart and soul. Fortunately, I…
Read MoreUnearthing Your Unique Message: Discovering What Makes You Stand Out with Judy Carlson: Podcast Ep. 341
Raise your hand if you’re used to giving presentations chock full of information, facts, and figures? You are not alone! Many of us get comfortable doing this, probably because that’s how we got started as speakers and presenters. But, your audience doesn’t need to hear tons of facts and figures; they need to understand the…
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