Use Your Voice
AI Can Generate Content. It Cannot Generate Perspective.
What You’ll Learn Why so much AI-generated content feels forgettable The difference between content and perspective Why human voice matters more in the age of AI How thought leadership is changing as expertise becomes commoditized Why storytelling, lived experience, and point of view are becoming competitive advantages How leaders and organizations can use AI without…
Read MoreFrom Expert to Thought Leader: The Communication Shift Women Leaders Must Make
What You’ll Learn What the “expert trap” is and why so many smart women get stuck in it Why expertise alone is becoming less valuable in the age of AI The difference between expertise and thought leadership Why storytelling, perspective, and voice create influence How women leaders can move from invisible expertise to visible thought…
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 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 MoreStorytelling as Resistance: Finding and Using Your Voice with Janice Gassam Asare, PhD: Podcast Ep. 461
Your story is not just your story. It’s part of a larger narrative about whose voices are heard and whose are erased. I’m honored to have Janice Gassam Asare back on the podcast. She’s an organizational psychologist, equity consultant, and author of the new book Rise and Resist – and this conversation went places…
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 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 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…
Read MoreHow to Be a Clutch Communicator Under Pressure with Jen Mueller: Podcast Ep. 450
Have you ever had one of those moments when all eyes are on you… and your brain suddenly decides to take a vacation? Whether it’s during a big presentation, a media interview, or an unexpected question in a meeting, how we communicate under pressure shapes how we’re seen as leaders. That’s why I’m so excited…
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