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How 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…
The Become Bookable Framework™: The 3 Rs That Help Speakers Get More Speaking Invitations
You can be an excellent speaker and still struggle to get invited to speak. I see this all the time. Someone has deep expertise. They’ve spent years building their career. They have a meaningful message. They may have even spoken at a few events already. But then they hit a wall: They aren’t getting consistent…
How to Land a TEDx Talk: The Complete Guide to Crafting, Positioning, and Delivering an Idea Worth Spreading
What You’ll Learn In this guide, you’ll discover: What TEDx organizers are really looking for in speakers How to craft your “idea worth spreading” using our I.D.E.A. Framework How to structure your TEDx talk with our Signature Talk Canvas® Where to find the right TEDx events—and how to stand out What to include in your…
Want More Speaking Invitations? You Need an I.D.E.A. that Sparks Curiosity
If you want to be known as a thought leader—and not just another expert sharing information—you need a big idea. And before you panic: no, your big idea does not need to be something no one has ever said before. In fact, that’s a myth that keeps many smart, capable women stuck. In this podcast…
The Signature Talk Canvas®: How to Turn Information Into Transformation
Most talks don’t fall flat because the speaker lacks expertise. They fall flat because the speaker is stuck in the expert trap—sharing information without creating change. The Signature Talk Canvas® Framework by Speaking Your Brand® was designed to solve that problem. This framework helps speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs structure their talks as a 3-Act journey…
Why Leaders and Executives Need Strong Business Presentation & Storytelling Skills
What You’ll Learn In today’s workplace, leaders aren’t just expected to make decisions—they’re expected to communicate those decisions clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Whether you’re briefing your executive team, presenting a strategy to the board, or inspiring your employees, your ability to tell a compelling story directly impacts your effectiveness as a leader. In this guide,…
What Is Keynote Coaching? A Guide to Developing Transformational Keynotes with Speaking Your Brand®
What You’ll Learn Keynote coaching is more than improving a presentation—it’s a process for shaping your voice, message, and story into a transformational experience for your audience. At Speaking Your Brand®, we use our proven frameworks, including the Signature Talk Canvas®, to help leaders develop keynote talks that inspire action, build credibility, and elevate their…
Booked Without Burnout: A Speaker’s Guide to Landing More Engagements Without Losing Your Spark
Booked Without Burnout is a four-part framework developed by Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand®, to help entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders land more speaking engagements in a sustainable way. The framework covers outbound pitching, inbound positioning, transitioning into paid opportunities, and evaluating when (if ever) it makes sense to pay to speak. It…
What Is a Signature Talk? A Guide to Our Signature Talk Canvas® Framework
What You’ll Learn The Signature Talk Canvas Framework® is a proprietary methodology created by Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand®, to help entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders design and deliver impactful presentations. A Signature Talk is a foundational talk or keynote that communicates your expertise, personal story, and big idea in a way that…
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Latest Podcast Episodes
Speaker Scams, Shortcuts, and What Actually Works to Build Your Speaking with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz: Podcast Ep. 470
How One TEDx Talk Reached Millions and Transformed a Business: Lessons on Storytelling, Vulnerability, and Speaking Impact with Tammy Lally: Podcast Ep. 469
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Hi, I’m Carol Cox, founder of Speaking Your Brand®.
I believe that as high-performing women we change the paradigm, the perception of ambitious women, by more of us actively and visibly pursuing bigger, audacious goals, raising our voices and sharing our stories about what really matters – on stages, in boardrooms, in our businesses, in the media – so others can learn from our journeys, see themselves in ours, and become leaders in their own companies and communities.
I started Speaking Your Brand® to provide the coaching, strategy, support, and confidence you need to take your story and your craft and turn it into a signature talk that provides immense value to your audience and to your business.