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Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies

It"s time to escape the expert trap and become an in-demand speaker and thought leader through compelling and memorable business presentations, keynotes, workshops, and TEDx talks. If you want to level up your public speaking to get more and better, including paid, speaking engagements, you"ve come to the right place! Thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders have learned from Speaking Your Brand and now you can too through our episodes that will help you with storytelling, audience engagement,

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51:19

The Business of Speaking: Negotiating Fees, Building...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2026/05/25

In this episode, I sit down with Teri DeLucca for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the scenes in the speaking industry, from getting your first speaking engagements to negotiating fees, navigating “pay-to-play” conferences, and building the confidence to take bigger stages.Teri shares how she went from feeling intimidated and unsure if she belonged on stage to becoming an in-demand speaker traveling across the country. We talk openly about the realities many speakers

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46:48

How Kim Foster Got 1.5M Views on Her YouTube Video...

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2026/05/18

I love when I stumble across someone I know doing something big—and that’s exactly what happened with today’s guest.I spotted one of our Thought Leader Academy grads Kim Foster on YouTube…with a video that had over 1.5 million views. Naturally, I wanted to know how she did it!In this episode, Kim and I dig into what it really takes to grow a YouTube channel that drives visibility, trust, and clients.She shares how consistency, smart content strategy, and paying attention to your audience

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59:20

Motivational Speaking with Substance: Live Signature...

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2026/05/11

What makes a motivational talk actually stick, long after the applause?In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll experience powerful, real-time signature talks from three of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Kimberly Brock, Susana Alvarez, and Teresa Phillips.Each blends personal story, practical frameworks, and a clear message that moves beyond inspiration into action.Hear how each speaker:Uses personal turning points to create emotional

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49:42

Turning Real-Life Challenges into Thought Leadership:...

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2026/05/04

What separates a good talk from a true thought leadership talk?It’s not just the story; it’s what you do with it.In this audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, you’ll hear powerful 10-minute signature talks from two of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads Heather Beebe and Lauren Yankoff, each transforming personal experience into clear, actionable frameworks.Hear how they:Turn real-life challenges into compelling audience entry pointsReveal the deeper problem most

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47:42

Speaker Scams, Shortcuts, and What Actually Works to...

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2026/04/27

We’re pulling back the curtain on the speaker industry. If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen the promises: guaranteed TEDx talks, booked-out speaking calendars, five-figure fees overnight. It’s tempting. It’s also where a lot of people get burned.We share the biggest red flags we’re seeing—from “guaranteed” results to high-pressure sales tactics—and why those shortcuts rarely lead to the outcomes you actually want.We also break down the truth about paying to get a spot on a

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53:47

Lessons from a Viral TEDx Speaker: The Talk That...

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2026/04/20

I’m thrilled to have back on the podcast my client Tammy Lally, TEDx speaker, author, and money coach, whose talk has reached millions of people around the world. But what makes her story so powerful isn’t just the visibility; it’s the vulnerability behind it.Tammy shares what really went into creating her TEDx talk, the emotional aftermath of sharing such a personal story, and how that one talk didn’t just impact audiences. It transformed her life and business in ways she never expected.We

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61:04

What TEDx Organizers Look for in Selecting Speakers...

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2026/04/13

TEDx is one of those stages that so many people aspire to.After being part of the speaker curation and coaching team for TEDxOrlando, I can tell you that there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes that most people never see.In this episode, I’m joined by experienced TEDx organizers Nick Rogers and Liam Rogers, who have spent the past decade reviewing applications, selecting speakers, and shaping talks that make it onto that iconic red dot.We take you behind the scenes of what actually

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48:21

Making the Shift from Performer to Keynote Speaker...

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2026/04/06

I’ve worked with a lot of speakers over the years, but Andy Nunn brings something truly unique to the stage. He’s a mentalist turned keynote speaker who knows how to captivate an audience.In this episode, Andy and I talk about what it really takes to evolve from entertaining an audience to transforming them.Because getting laughs, applause, and “that was amazing!” is one thing… but creating a keynote that actually changes how people think and act is a completely different skill.Andy shares

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34:48

The Story Only You Can Tell (And Why You Should) with...

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2026/03/30

Resilience isn’t something you build in the moment—it’s something you build long before you need it.In this episode, I’m joined by one of my clients, Wendy Romeu, founder and CEO of Alluvionic, to talk about what happened when her business was suddenly put to the ultimate test.But this isn’t just a conversation about leadership; it’s about story.Wendy shares how she took a deeply personal and emotional experience and turned it into a powerful talk that resonates with audiences.We unpack how

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55:44

Authenticity Over Perfectionism: Lessons from Public...

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2026/03/23

What if the thing that makes you most effective as a leader and speaker… isn’t perfection, but authenticity? That it’s not about having all the answers, but being willing to tell others that you don’t have all the answers?My guest is Judith Smelser, President and GM of Central Florida Public Media, and she shares her journey from journalist to leading a major public media organization and what she’s learned about using her voice along the way.We explore why local journalism matters more

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47:52

Why Your Story Matters - Even When You Don’t Feel...

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2026/03/16

Today I’m joined by returning guest Tiffany Hawk - author, book coach, and longtime collaborator - to talk about why sharing your story matters, especially when you don’t feel ready.We explore how many accomplished professionals get stuck in what I call the “expert trap”, relying on expertise and credentials while holding back the personal stories that actually create connection.Tiffany shares insights from her work helping women write meaningful books, along with her own journey of

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57:22

The Connection Formula of Expertise + Story: Live...

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2026/03/09

Many accomplished women already have the expertise, experience, and authority their audiences need. The missing piece is rarely more knowledge — it’s connection.Story is what bridges the space between expert and audience. It humanizes ideas, creates emotional resonance, and allows insight to truly land. When expertise is combined with purposeful storytelling, a talk doesn’t just inform — it connects, influences, and stays with people long after it ends.This episode is the audio from our

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46:12

Speaking Strategies That Create Lasting Impact: Live...

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2026/03/02

What’s the difference between a presentation people forget in five minutes… and a talk that quietly reshapes how someone thinks, decides, and acts for months afterward?It’s not more information and it’s not prettier slides (although pretty slides are nice!).This episode is the audio from our Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand live show, where you’ll experience two powerful examples of what happens when purposeful storytelling meets clear, actionable frameworks - the core of every

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45:59

Storytelling as Resistance: Finding and Using Your...

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2026/02/23

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 thrilled 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 I didn't expect.What struck me most is how Janice reframes resistance. Not as something dramatic or career-ending, but as the small, daily choices we make: amplifying someone

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44:05

Knowledge Mindfulness for Complex Times with Dr....

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2026/02/16

This episode is a rich and timely conversation about how we relate to what we know in an age of constant change and AI.My guest is Dr. Laila Marouf, a former academic who spent more than two decades researching and teaching knowledge management before having a powerful realization during the early months of the pandemic: the systems and structures she’d been focused on were designed for stable times, not for the uncertainty and disruption we’re all living through now.Out of that insight,

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38:08

How One Idea Became a Signature Talk, Speaking...

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2026/02/09

What does it look like to turn an idea into a message, a message into a signature talk, and a signature talk into a published book?In this episode, I sit down with Thought Leader Academy graduate Melania Murphy to talk about her powerful journey from spark to spotlight. Over the past couple of years, I’ve watched Melania take a deeply personal idea and transform it into a compelling signature talk—and now, a published book. If you’ve ever dreamed of sharing your message on a bigger stage or

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14:47

Same Message, Different Medium: Why Your Talk Isn’t...

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2026/02/02

One of the most common mistakes I see speakers make is trying to deliver a six-week course or a full-length book in a 45-minute talk.And then they wonder why: • the audience looks overwhelmed • the energy drops • no one remembers their message • leads don’t convertHere’s the mindset shift that changes everything: Same message. Different medium. Different strategy.When your message doesn’t match the format, your talk can feel confusing, overwhelming, and forgettable — no matter how good your

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16:19

Imposter Syndrome: Why You Struggle to Claim Your...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2026/01/26

Have you ever hesitated to call yourself a speaker… or a thought leader… even though you know you have something important to say?I see it all the time: brilliant women who have delivered keynotes, led workshops, facilitated panels, taught classes, and spoken on stages — yet still say, “I’m not a speaker.” Sound familiar?So in this episode, I’m gently (okay, maybe a little lovingly persuasively) challenging you to rethink that hesitation.We dig into why so many women resist claiming the

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13:45

Personal Brand vs. Thought Leadership: What’s the...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2026/01/19

Your personal brand isn’t optional anymore, even if you wish it were. In this episode, I dig into why your personal brand matters more than ever, especially in a world overflowing with content (and now AI-generated content, too), and how it connects to your thought leadership and your business I talk about a common hesitation I see with many women: the feeling that cultivating a personal brand is self-indulgent, unnecessary, or something “other people” do. But here’s the truth: you already

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Orlando Speaking Workshop: Special Offer for Podcast...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2026/01/16

Hey there, it's Carol, popping in for a minute! I want to make sure you know about our 1-Day Master Your Message & the Stage workshop coming up on February 19th in Downtown Orlando, Florida.You’ll go from having a rough idea (or no idea at all!) to building your talk using our Signature Talk Canvas® framework - and then practice delivering it with real-time feedback from us.And here’s the thing = you’ll create a talk that goes beyond tips and facts. I know you know how to create a slide

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