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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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33:15

From Technical Talks to Inspiring Keynotes: Finding...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/08/25

How do you go from giving short, tip-focused talks to inspiring audiences with a full keynote? That’s exactly the journey our guest has taken and it’s one so many of us can learn from.Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz talks with Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur, a senior project engineer who has spent over 20 years in the theme park industry, including at Disney.Elaine thought of herself as “the tip girl” - packing her presentations with lots of helpful advice. But when she was invited to give her

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29:17

Why Your Story Matters – and How to Use It to Create...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/08/18

What if the most difficult experience of your life could become the very thing that changes someone else’s? When we share our stories, we don’t just recount the past - we give our audiences a way to see their own challenges differently, to believe in what’s possible for them, and to take action in their own lives. In this episode of the Speaking Your Brand podcast, I talk with Karen Keene, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy, whose life was forever altered after surviving a violent home

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37:36

Taylor Swift’s Speaking Secrets: How to Connect with...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/08/15

Ever wish you could walk on stage and instantly connect with your audience, whether it’s a room of five people or a stadium of 50,000? In this episode, Diane Diaz and I are trying something new: a reaction video to a famous speech. And who better to kick things off than Taylor Swift’s 2022 NYU Commencement Address? You might think being a global superstar makes Taylor impossible to relate to. But what she does in this speech is exactly what you can do in your own presentations to make your audience

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35:37

Grow Your Speaking Career by Escaping the Expert Trap...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/08/11

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the "expert trap" - sharing lots of great information, but not quite connecting with your audience the way you want to? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Teri DeLucca, founder of Impact Early Education and a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy, about how she made the bold leap from academic researcher and fact-based presenter to transformational speaker and sought-after thought leader. Teri has not one, but TWO PhDs (yes, you read that right!), and like many

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38:55

How to Turn Your Business Talk into a Lead-Gen...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/08/04

If you're using speaking for lead generation, you won’t want to miss this episode. I’m joined by Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., who came to me for a VIP Day to create a new signature talk. Like many entrepreneurs, Danielle had been speaking often, but she knew she was overloading her audience with too much information and not enough transformation. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on the process we used to refine her message, develop her thought leadership, and

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46:11

*Not* Your Typical Corporate Presentations: Live...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/07/28

We believe that every presentation, whether internal or external, at a conference or at a board meeting, has the power to shift how your audience views a topic and the positive changes that can come as a result. It’s not just about delivering information – it’s about shifting perspectives, sparking new ideas, and inspiring action. This episode is the audio from a live show we did with two of our recent Thought Leader Academy grads: Dr. Bonnie Boles and Denise Cárdenas López. Both Bonnie and Denise

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50:10

Turn Your Stories Into Impactful Messages: Live...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/07/21

The key to a powerful presentation isn’t just telling stories – it’s uncovering the lessons within them. When you share a personal experience or an impactful moment, you’re not just recounting events; you’re inviting your audience to see the world through your eyes, to feel what you felt, and to learn from what you lived. Your stories become more than just a narrative – they can spark change in the hearts and minds of your audience. This episode is the audio from a live show we did with three of

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40:35

From Blank Page to On Stage: What It’s Like to Create...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/07/14

What if you could go from a completely blank page - or in this case, a blank poster board - to mapping out and practicing your signature talk… all in just one day? That’s exactly what happened at our recent in-person Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando, and in this episode, you’ll hear directly from three of the incredible women who participated: Lesline Pittman, Monica Mitchell, and Dr. Emma Jones. You’ll get the behind-the-scenes scoop on what it’s like to go from idea to delivery in a single

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12:11

AI Needs Women: Why Your Voice Matters to Shape the...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/07/07

I vividly remember the day after Christmas 2022. Not because I was relaxing, but because I was at my laptop, updating my university courses and diving headfirst into AI tools for my business and podcast. ChatGPT had just launched, and I knew instantly: this was different. This wasn’t just another tech trend; this was a transformation. In this episode, I share the talk I recently delivered at the ElleX Summit, where I wove together history, technology, and the urgent need for women’s voices in AI

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29:41

Behind the Scenes of My AI-Powered Business:...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/06/30

Ever wish you had an extra set of hands - or better yet, an AI assistant - to take care of all those repetitive tasks in your business? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share the exact AI-powered workflows I’ve built and now rely on every week at Speaking Your Brand. From automating my podcast production (yes, even these show notes!) to cloning my voice for a brand-new companion podcast, you’ll get a sense at what’s possible - and what's already working. I walk you through

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22:18

AI Is Already Impacting Your Business – Here are 4...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/06/23

AI isn’t just on the horizon - it’s already here, reshaping how we work, connect, and show up in our businesses, no matter what industry you’re in. In this episode, I share how AI has fundamentally changed how I run Speaking Your Brand, well beyond using tools like ChatGPT (though I use that too!). I walk you through 4 powerful questions, originally posed by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick, that I’ve been reflecting on deeply and that can help you rethink your own services, content, and visibility

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24:31

Why Your Tech Presentations Aren’t Landing - and How...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/06/16

You’ve packed your presentation with data, insights, and value — but your audience isn’t responding the way you hoped. If you’ve ever looked out and seen glazed-over eyes… or walked off stage and didn’t get the results you wanted, this episode is for you. As a former software developer and technology strategist who has presented at countless conferences and meetups, I’ve learned what works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to making technical or detail-heavy presentations land with impact. If

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26:25

What Giving a TED-Style Talk Revealed About Us as...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/06/09

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to create, practice for, and deliver a powerful TED-style talk - especially one that’s only 8 minutes long? In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach at Speaking Your Brand, as we take you behind the scenes of our recent TED-style speaking experience. We were invited to be part of a live event called ElleX, hosted by a women’s entrepreneurship group at a local college. We had only one week to prepare our full talks for the

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15:32

What Most Speakers Miss: 3 Secrets to Insightful and...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/06/02

Have you ever walked away from a presentation thinking, “That was… fine,” but not truly moved, inspired, or motivated? Here’s the truth: Most presenters mean well - they want to share valuable information - but they miss what truly makes a talk stick with the audience. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a recent presentation I gave at a local AI meetup that got amazing feedback - not because I taught all the things, but because I did these 3 key things instead. You’ll learn: What

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50:27

From Expert to Thought Leader: 3 Key Strategies You...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/05/26

If I take a look at your slide deck or presentation outline and I can’t tell that the content is yours (vs. another speaker on your topic), you’re in danger of being a commodity speaker. Commodity speakers are undifferentiated and interchangeable. It will be harder for you to attract higher-profile speaking engagements, raise your speaking fees, and generate quality leads at your presentations. What you want instead is for your content to position you as a thought leader. You will have a much bigger

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16:32

The Heart of Your Message: Why Emotion is Your Secret...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/05/19

As speakers and entrepreneurs, we often focus on the facts, data, and tactics we want to share – but what about the emotional connection? In this episode, I talk about the power of finding the emotional heart of your message and why it’s essential for creating talks that resonate deeply with your audience and leave a lasting impact. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the emotional heart of your message is critical for building trust and connection How mirror neurons make our brains wired for

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18:28

How to Land a TEDx Talk: From Idea to Application

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/05/12

Have you ever imagined standing on a TEDx stage, spotlight on you, sharing a bold, transformative idea that resonates deeply with your audience? TEDx talks are powerful platforms, not just for delivering information, but for sparking new perspectives, challenging assumptions, and inspiring change. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it takes to land a TEDx talk, based on my experience selecting speakers for TEDx events and coaching clients to develop their big ideas. Whether you’re

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16:22

What a Signature Talk Really Is - and What It Should...

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/05/05

Have you ever wondered what truly makes a “signature talk”… well, signature? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down what a signature talk actually is (and what it isn’t), why most presentations fall flat, and how you can create a talk that not only connects with your audience — but also works for you as a speaker and thought leader. This episode is especially for you if you’ve ever felt stuck in what I call “the expert trap” - where you think you have to cram in as much information and training as

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18:42

Want to Feel More Confident on Stage? Start Here.

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/04/28

I’ve been there. Heart pounding, mouth dry, butterflies swirling - even after years of speaking on stages and on live TV. In this episode, I share some of my hardest speaking moments (including my worst ever speaking experience) and the surprising reasons we feel nervous before we speak, even when we know our stuff inside and out. You’ll learn: The 3 big reasons we get nervous (it’s not just about being unprepared!) How our physiology plays a bigger role than we realize — and how to work with

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28:48

The Business of Speaking: From Lead Gen to Speaker Fees

Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies ·

2025/04/21

Are you getting paid - or at least generating leads - from your speaking engagements? Whether you’re speaking on stages, at conferences, or to community groups, your talks can (and should!) work for you, either by bringing in leads and clients or by earning you a speaker fee. But here's what I often hear: “I don’t want to make a sales pitch in my presentation.” “I’m not sure how to tell the audience what I actually do.” “I tried once, and it didn’t work, so I gave up.” In this episode, I share

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