Women & Gender
Finding Your Idea Worth Sharing with Lori DiGuardi: Podcast Ep. 095
If you have doing a TEDx talk on your list, you’ll need a TED-worthy idea, an “idea worth spreading.” How do you know if you have a *really good* idea for a speech, one that’s going to make an impact, whether it’s for TEDx or a keynote? In this episode, my guest Lori DiGuardi, a…
Read MoreSpeaking and Showing Up Powerfully as Women with Molly Baker McPherson: Podcast Ep. 094
When my guest Molly McPherson introduced herself in the Speaking Your Brand Facebook group and said one of her topics is helping women speak powerfully, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Molly McPherson is a PR professional and speaker, with a focus on communicating in the digital age and crisis communication,…
Read MoreDeconstructing My TEDx Talk: Why We’re Uncomfortable with Women in Power – Podcast Ep. 092
Two years ago, right before the November 2016 U.S. presidential election, I gave a talk at a small, local TEDxWomen chapter. Until now, I’ve never shared it publicly (beyond the audience that was there). Why? There are several reasons, which you’ll hear about in this episode. It was the most challenging speaking experience I’ve ever…
Read MoreCollaborating to Expand Your Reach with Baily Hancock: Podcast Ep. 083
How can you expand your network and reach new people? Collaborating with others who share a similar mission, vibe, and audience can be one of the best ways to do that. But, how do you actually collaborate in a pre-planned way? What does that look like (webinars, FB Live, workshops, podcasts, etc.)? What does…
Read MoreWhy the Stories We Tell Matter with Leena Nasser of The Chopra Institute: Podcast Ep. 076
I’ve talked before about how sharing stories in your talks helps the audience to better understand and remember what you’re teaching. In this episode, we’re going deeper into why stories matter – not just for our presentations, but for understanding ourselves, our place in the world, and our identity – who gets included and who…
Read MoreCarol Cox on the Difficult Happens Podcast: Stories & Public Speaking
This is a juicy episode filled with ways that you can use a story in your everyday work life, from the boardroom to the stage. Lara Currie, host of the Difficult Happens podcast, and I talk about everything from our personal struggles and successes to why it’s sometimes hard for women to speak out to…
Read MoreUsing Humor in Your Talks Will Get You More Speaking Gigs with Kathy Klotz-Guest: Podcast Ep. 071
You’ll notice that the title of this episode is in the definitive: using humor in your talks *will* get you more speaking engagements. I don’t mean you have to add a stand-up comedy routine to your presentations (leave that for the professional comedians!). Rather, as my guest Kathy Klotz-Guest and I talk about in this…
Read MoreThe 3 C’s of Visibility: What It Takes to Get Known – Podcast Ep. 050
What does it take to get known? How can you become the “go to” person for what you do? You know you need to be more visible in order to grow your business and network and to achieve your goals. But, there’s a lot of noise out there: not only competition, but things competing for…
Read MoreWe All Need a Wingwoman with Mia Scharphie: Podcast Ep. 046
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. As women, we walk a tightrope between needing to advocate for ourselves, yet not wanting to come across as braggarts or overly promotional (yes, it’s that pesky double bind). How can we make sure we’re getting the visibility and opportunities we deserve for the amazing work I know…
Read MoreWhy Women Need to Speak Up and Roar with Sophia Eng: Podcast Ep. 040
Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Have you ever felt scared to say or publish something, but you knew you had to do it? That’s what my guest Sophia Eng did a few months ago when she wrote and published “Hear Us Roar: A Manifesto for Women and Minorities in Startup, Tech, and Business…
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