Use Your Voice
Workshop on Building a Memorable and Impactful Personal Brand
We recently hosted a 90-minute in-person workshop on personal branding for ATHENA NextGen alumni in Orlando, Florida. Check out photos on my LinkedIn post. The women who attended said: “Today’s workshop was phenomenal!” “It was an outstanding program in every way.” “I feel like I leveled up so much.” “I loved all the frameworks.” It…
Read MoreAuthenticity and Owning Your Story as Women with a Public Voice with Jennifer Adams and Sarah Henry: Podcast Ep. 406
The Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago this week and many Americans will be re-introduced to V.P. Kamala Harris when she delivers her speech on Thursday night. I have a background in local Democratic politics and have always been a strong supporter of women running for office. Earlier this summer, we held in-person…
Read MoreBe a Voice of Change: How to Communicate Transformational Leadership with Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young: Podcast Ep. 399
We’re continuing our new podcast series on Executive Speaking! This episode is full of inspiration and practical insights if you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, embrace transformation, and make meaningful connections. Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and the importance of showing up. Whether you’re a seasoned…
Read MoreSpeak to Lead: Elevating Your Influence as an Executive [Executive Speaking Series] with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 397
Have you ever been captivated by a speaker who seems to effortlessly command the room, inspiring everyone with their words and presence? That’s the magic of executive presence combined with powerful public speaking. Whether you’re leading a team or an organization or a workshop, whether you’re presenting to 20, 200, or 2000 people, your ability…
Read MoreGetting Buy-In from Your Audience on Your Message: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads: Podcast Ep. 394
The essence of persuasive communication is about getting your audience on board with your ideas. But, it’s not about throwing out facts or making logical points; it requires connecting with your audience on an emotional level, understanding their needs and concerns, and addressing them effectively. By sharing personal stories, using relatable examples, and demonstrating genuine…
Read MoreClaiming Your Identity as a Speaker and Thought Leader with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 391
There have been so many times I’ve heard clients tell me, “I’m not a speaker.” Yet they’ve delivered keynotes and been paid thousands of dollars to do so. They’re invited to speak at conferences. They’ve taught classes and workshops for years. They give presentations at work. What’s going on? Why do they resist calling themselves…
Read MoreEmpowering Women in the Age of AI with Denise Musselwhite: Podcast Ep. 389
We’re continuing the series we’ve been doing this month all around inspiring you to use your voice, no matter what your topic or your industry. If you’ve been listening to the Speaking Your Brand podcast for a while, you know that I’ve been really excited about artificial intelligence and ChatGPT and all of the ways…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Stand-Out Conference Speaking Proposal and Presentation with Cathy McPhillips: Podcast Ep. 388
Many conferences get hundreds of speaker submissions. How can you make yours stand out so it gets selected? Then, once you do get selected, how do you make sure you deliver an engaging presentation at the conference? That’s what I talk about with my guest Cathy McPhillips, who is Chief Growth Officer at the Marketing…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Women Changing Leadership Podcast
Carol Cox was recently on the “Women Changing Leadership” podcast in episode 223, hosted by Stacy Mayer. Listen to the episode. In the world of leadership, your voice is your signature—it’s how you leave your mark. But let’s face it: Whether it’s commanding a room, striking up a conversation with your CEO, or stepping into…
Read MoreEscaping the Ivory Tower: Stepping into Thought Leadership for Greater Impact with Laura McGuire, EdD: Podcast Ep. 387
I talk quite a bit on this podcast about “the expert trap” and how so many of us get stuck teaching and training and don’t step into thought leadership. This applies not only to those of us who are entrepreneurs, but of course to all the academics out there as well (hand raised!). This…
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