“Thought leadership is about challenging the status quo and helping the audience see things in a different way.”
- Carol Cox
Will this be the year you rock a keynote or stand on a TEDx stage? You might be closer to the spotlight than you think! My guest for this episode, Carol Cox, is here to share what it really means to position yourself as a thought leader and speaker that people NEED to hear from.
Carol is a go-to expert on creating signature talks. Through her company, Speaking Your Brand, she helps women entrepreneurs evolve from expert presenter to keynote speaker and thought leader, so that they can build credibility and OWN their niche. As a speaking coach and selection committee member for TEDx, she knows what it takes to get on the TED stage and get NOTICED.
From conferences to retreats to TED stages, Carol’s clients feel confident creating major impact! In this episode, she shares some of her juiciest tips, including how to authentically integrate your story into your talk, how to prepare for pitching yourself, and how your personal brand will help you get booked!
In this episode of The Juicy CEO podcast, you’ll discover:
About Guest: Carol Cox is the founder and CEO of Speaking Your Brand, a coaching and training company that helps high-performing, purpose-driven women, entrepreneurs, and professionals create their signature talk and thought leadership platforms. Carol is the host of the Speaking Your Brand podcast and serves as a democratic political analyst on TV news.
Highlights:
01:37 Intro
03:00 Meet Carol Cox
05:07 Speaking on the news
07:18 Just say yes
09:24 TEDx vulnerability story
11:30 Integrating your story into your talk
15:35 Let’s talk about TED!
18:53 What makes a good TED Talk?
20:36 What makes a great keynote talk?
22:49 Personal brand & speaking
24:42 Getting invitations
29:28 Mo’Mentum Personal Brand Experience
32:40 We need representation
37:33 Speaking on men’s stages
39:30 What to have ready when pitching
42:57 Where to find Carol!
Links To Visit:
Carol Cox
https://www.speakingyourbrand.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox
https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakingyourbrand
Twitter: @carolmorgancox
Instagram: @carolmorgancox
Gender Avenger
Mo’Mentum Personal Brand Experience
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