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Her Spoken Image61. 5 Strategies to Make Boring Topics Engaging for Your Audience with Rafael M LopesHave you ever felt like your signature topics or the topics of your content weren’t interesting to your audience? You know they are topics that are relevant to them, but they’re not the most engaging topics. In today’s episode, I chat with Rafael M. Lopes about making boring topics engaging for your audience. Rafael shares five key strategies to turn your uninspiring topic into an attention grabber. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Rafael’s background and experience in health equityAn introduction to tokophobia5 strategies to turn boring topics into engaging ones...2024-09-2629 minHer Spoken Image60. How to Increase Audience Engagement with Questions That Spark ConversationHey, friend! Today we are continuing our conversation about encouraging more engagement with your audience through asking questions. In this episode, I’m sharing how to ask questions that spark conversation and create more engagement. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Types of questions that spark conversation and increase audience engagementHow to craft engaging questionsWhen you should ask these types of questions when giving a talkResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Join the NewsletterConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com...2024-09-2318 minHer Spoken Image59. How to Use Rhetorical Questions as an Audience Engagement StrategyHey, friend! There are so many strategies for engaging your audience, but some of these strategies aren’t ideal when you are speaking to a large audience live or when you’re creating content in a way that doesn’t allow for your audience to respond back. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to use rhetorical questions as an audience engagement strategy.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Rhetorical questions as an audience engagement strategyWhen to use rhetorical questions to engage your audienceHow to do this effectivelyConnect with April:Instagram...2024-09-1616 minHer Spoken Image58. How to Use Seasonal Stories to Enhance Your Content MessagingHey, friend! We talk a lot about storytelling on this podcast. Storytelling is an effective way to make your content messaging memorable. One type of story we haven’t discussed on the podcast is seasonal stories. Seasonal stories draw your audience in because they are often connected to a certain feeling or create a specific reaction. If you want to enhance your content messaging and make your content even more relatable, it’s time to add seasonal stories to your story library. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to get started with seasonal stories.Main Topics...2024-09-0916 minHer Spoken Image57. Integrating Work and Life with Joy: From Commercial Real Estate Burnout to Building a Digital Marketing Agency with Bianca B. KingHey, friend! Whether you work in corporate or run your own business, integrating work and life is important. Without work life harmony, you will experience burnout. In today’s episode, I chat with Bianca B. King about her journey from experiencing corporate burnout to diving into entrepreneurship and building a digital marketing agency. Bianca shares so many nuggets of wisdom about work and life integration, overcoming challenges you face in corporate and running your own business, and so much more.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Bianca’s transition from commercial real estate to building a digi...2024-08-2631 minHer Spoken Image56. Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneur with Camille NisichHey, friend! If you’ve been thinking about transitioning from corporate to entrepreneur, then today’s episode is for you! In this episode, I chat with Camille Nisich about her journey from being a corporate employee to running her own business. Camille shares great insights into her journey as well as the importance of innovation, adaptability, trust in leadership, and so much more!Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Camille’s transition from corporate to entrepreneurWhat led Camille to start her businessCamille’s experience with career pivotsThe importance of adaptability and transparency both in business and leadersh...2024-08-1939 minHer Spoken Image55. How to Heal Your Relationship with Money and Feel Good About Finances with Aja EvansHey, friend! How is your relationship with money? If you have ever wondered how to heal your relationship with money or just desire to have an uncomplicated relationship with money, today’s episode is for you. I sit down to chat with Aja Evans about feeling good about your finances and developing a healthy relationship with money.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How Aja got started with financial therapyAja’s expert tips for how to heal your relationship with moneyBehind the scenes of Aja’s book, Feel Good FinanceConnect with A...2024-08-1229 minHer Spoken Image54. How to Spice Up Your Stories and Hook Your AudienceHey, friend! In the last few episodes, we have been discussing how to leverage clickbait in your storytelling positively. Today, I’m walking you through a live example of taking an ordinary story and spicing it up to hook your audience and keep them engaged. If you want to start creating engaging stories that keep your audience hooked from start to finish, today’s episode is for you.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Live example of how to take an ordinary story and spice it up to hook your audienceA breakdown of the process of turn...2024-08-0511 minHer Spoken Image53. How to Tell Attention Grabbing Stories in Your Long Form ContentHey, friend! Clickbait often gets a bad reputation, but it can be an effective way to tell engaging stories when done right. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can leverage clickbait to tell attention grabbing stories in your long form content. When you use clickbait storytelling effectively, you build suspense and maintain your audience’s interest while delivering on your promise in your content. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How to use clickbait to create suspense and intrigue when telling attention grabbing storiesHow to provide value when telling clickbait stories...2024-07-2916 minHer Spoken Image52. How to Infuse Storytelling into Your Brand Photography and Videography with Bernadette MarciniakHey, friend! You’re most likely familiar with brand photography and videography for your business and how it’s an important part of building your brand presence. The real question is, how do you convey your story through your brand photography and videography? In today’s episode, I chat with Bernadette Marciniak about infusing your story into your brand visuals.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How Bernadette involves her clients in the scripting and delivery of their video clips for their brandingThe significance of posture and body language in conveying your story through your brand photog...2024-07-2540 minHer Spoken Image51. How to Create Engaging Storytelling Hooks Using ClickbaitHey, friend! One thing you know about clickbait articles is that they move people to take action because the hook is so enticing. While these clickbait tactics generally have a bad reputation, there are some lessons you can learn and apply to your own storytelling hooks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the lessons we can learn from clickbait tactics, how to add clickbait to your stories in a positive way, and so much more.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Why people love clickbaitWhat you can learn from clickbait to improve your storytelling hook...2024-07-2216 minHer Spoken Image50. Are You Really Bad at Telling Stories? 3 Signs That You’re a Boring Storyteller and How to Fix ItHey, friend! We talk a lot about storytelling on this podcast. If you want to be a memorable communicator, you have to be an effective storyteller. How do you know if you are really bad at telling stories? That’s what we are talking about today. In this episode, I share three signs that you’re a boring storytelling and share some tips to help you change that. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:3 signs you’re really bad at telling storiesHow to fix those storytelling mistakes so you’re not boring your audience2024-07-1516 minHer Spoken Image49. Building Unapologetic Wealth Through Mastering Sales and Messaging with Natalie BullenToday, I sit down to chat with Natalie Bullen all about mastering sales and messaging as an entrepreneur. Natalie shares so many truths and great insights into what it actually takes to build wealth as an entrepreneur, tips for mastering sales, a behind the scenes look at her business pivot, and so much more. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Natalie’s background and how she is currently pivoting her businessHow Natalie consistently shows up to use her voice to make an impactHow to build wealth through mastering sales and messagingChanges in the online space and how...2024-06-2755 minHer Spoken Image48. Why Storytelling in Marketing is Effective in Getting Your Audience to Take Action on Your MessageHey, friend! We talk about storytelling a lot on this podcast, but one aspect of storytelling we haven’t covered is why storytelling in marketing is effective. A simple answer is that our brains crave stories. In today’s episode, we’re getting a little nerdy and diving into the brain science of why storytelling is such an effective strategy in getting your audience to take action on your message. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Why storytelling is important among us as humans and across culturesHow storytelling affects our brainsThe different aspects of storytelling in marketi...2024-06-2420 min
Marketing Without Socials for Moms - Marketing Without Social Media, Podcast Monetization, Podcast Strategy, Collaborations182. How to Increase the Visibility of Your Business Through Public Speaking with April LokarHey, Mama! Today on the podcast I chat with the queen of public speaking, speaking with confidence, and storytelling, April Lokar. April shares so many great insights into how to increase the visibility of your business through public speaking. She also shares some great tips for infusing storytelling into your public speaking and so much more.In this episode, you will learn:April's semi-conventional lifeHow to increase the visibility of your business through public speakingTips and strategies for being an effective communicatorMisconceptions about public speakingConnect with April Lokar:WebsiteHer Spoken Image PodcastInstagram...2024-06-2137 minHer Spoken Image47. How I Documented Over 30 Stories Using Story PromptsHey, friend! If you’ve been listening to this podcast for some time, then you know the power of storytelling in both personal and professional settings. One thing that often stops people from sharing their stories is not having a bank of stories to pull from. In today’s episode, I share my process for documenting stories using story prompts. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:My process for documenting storiesHow using story prompts helps with recalling older stories you may have forgottenHow the story prompts are a great way to create new conversations and connect with...2024-06-1720 minHer Spoken Image46. My 6 Step Process for Identifying and Sharing Relatable Stories with Your AudienceHey, friend! Today, we are continuing our discussion about storytelling. We are talking about my 6 step process for sharing relatable stories. In this episode, I share the best ways to identify everyday moments that you can incorporate into your personal and professional storytelling.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How to identify relatable storiesHow to develop a habit of identifying relatable stories in everyday lifeWhat to do once you’ve identified those momentsResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Authentic Anectodotes Story Prompt ExperienceConnect with April:Instagram: @se...2024-06-1021 minHer Spoken Image45. 5 FAQs About Sharing Personal Stories and StorytellingHey, friend! I am often asked questions about sharing personal stories and storytelling in general. Because I receive these questions from clients and others in my community, I decided to turn it into a podcast episode. Today, I’m breaking down five FAQs about sharing personal stories and storytelling. After listening to this episode, you will be able to confidently and comfortably share your personal stories in various settings and be an even more effective communicator.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:5 FAQs about sharing personal stories in professional settingsTips and strategies for helping you confidently sh...2024-06-0317 minHer Spoken Image44. The Realities of Wellness and Building a Business with Health and Wellness Advocate Adia CallahanHey, friend! In today’s episode, I chat with health and wellness advocate Adia Callahan. Adia shares such great insight into the realities of wellness and self-care as a mom business owner. Trust me, you will be encouraged and inspired after listening to Adia’s interview.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Adia’s journey as a health and wellness advocateHow there is not a one size fit all solution for wellness and self-careThe challenges Adia faces as a business owner and how she navigates themConnect with Adia Callahan:www.seemewellness.com Instagram...2024-05-3046 minHer Spoken Image43. Why Storytelling in Business isn’t Working for You and 3 Strategies to Help You Fix ItHey, friend! You know the power of storytelling in business and how it allows you to build an emotional connection with your audience. But what do you do when the stories you tell aren’t leading to you connecting with your audience? What do you do when you aren’t sure what story to tell and when to tell it? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, I’m sharing three strategies that will help you improve your storytelling in business. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Why storytelling in business is importantWh...2024-05-2716 minHer Spoken Image42. 3 Lessons from Scammers on Improving Communication SkillsHey, friend! Today, we are continuing with lessons we can learn from scammers. The reason why scammers are successful is because they are effective communicators. Despite how we all feel about scammers, we can learn some lessons from them on improving communication skills. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down three lessons we can learn from scammers on improving communication skills.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:3 lessons from scammers on improving communication skillsHow to leverage each of these strategies in an ethical wayResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Book...2024-05-2019 minHer Spoken Image41. 3 Lessons You Can Learn from Scammers About Clear MessagingHey, friend! Have you ever noticed how scammers don't stop scamming people? Regardless of how many times they are hung up on, they continue to call in the hopes of getting someone to believe their scams. Despite how we may feel about scammers, one thing they are good at is clear messaging. In today's episode, I'm sharing three lessons you can learn from scammers about clear messaging. These lessons apply whether you're an entrepreneur, speaker, or corporate executive. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:3 lessons from scammers about clear messagingHow to apply these lessons to your...2024-05-1320 minHer Spoken Image40. Communicating Assertively: How to Use Your Spoken Image to Gracefully Stand Your GroundHave you ever found yourself in a situation in which you are receiving pushback about something you said and weren't sure how to respond? Whether you're giving a presentation or sharing your thoughts on Instagram, you may be faced with someone outrightly disagreeing with your thoughts and opinions. How do you navigate it without it turning confrontational? In today's episode, we are diving into communicating assertively in these types of situations. I will be sharing three phrases you can use to gracefully stand your ground.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Why communicating assertively is important...2024-05-0624 minHer Spoken Image39. 3 Lessons from Beyonce & Taylor Swift on How to Reach Your Target AudienceHey, friend! Unless you've been living under a rock, then you know about all the hype over Beyonce and Taylor Swift's newest albums. While you may enjoy their music, there are some serious lessons you can learn from how they create so much excitement amongst their fans when they drop a new album. In today's episode, I'm breaking down three lessons you can learn from Beyonce and Taylor Swift on how to reach your target audience.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How to reach your target audience based on Beyonce and Taylor Swift's strategiesChanges you...2024-04-2922 minHer Spoken Image38. How to Simplify and Improve Communication for Effective Team Management with Lia GarvinWhether you are running a large team at the corporate level or looking to hire your first contractor as an entrepreneur, you need effective team management skills. In today’s episode, I chat with the "Team Whisperer," Lia Garvin, about her approach to effective team management through simplifying and improving communication. I highly recommend you grab your notebook and pen because Lia shares great insights into improving team dynamics and operations.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Lia’s background and expertise in simplifying communication for effective team managementTips and strategies for improving operations when you...2024-04-2540 minHer Spoken Image37. How to Improve Public Speaking: Strategies for Clarifying and Simplifying Your MessagingHey, friend! If you tune into this podcast regularly, that means that you want to know how to improve public speaking. Whether you are leading a presentation at a conference or guesting on a podcast, you don’t want the delivery of your message to be complex or confusing. In today’s episode, I share three ways you are overcomplicating your public speaking and strategies for simplifying your messaging. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Ways you may be overcomplicating your public speakingHow to improve public speaking by clarifying and simplifying your message2024-04-2220 minHer Spoken Image36. 6 Ways to Leverage Your Spoken Image Strategy to Build Authority as a ProfessionalHey, friend! Last week, we focused on crafting a spoken image strategy. Now that we have a strategy, how can we get a return on investment for our spoken image strategy? Well, that’s what we’re talking about today. In this episode, I break down six ways to leverage your spoken image strategy to build authority as a professional.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:6 ways to use your spoken image strategy to build authorityThe benefits of having a strong spoken image strategyResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Get individualized support with deve...2024-04-1520 minMarketing Without Socials for Moms - Marketing Without Social Media, Podcast Monetization, Podcast Strategy, Collaborations156. Email Marketing: How to Get Started with Emailing Your ListHey, Mama! If you are getting serious about email marketing and how to get started with email your list, today's episode is for you. I'm answering all of your burning questions about creating engaging email content. I also share strategies for overcoming the mindset blocks holding you back from sending your email subscribers an email.In this episode, you will learn:The difference between an email broadcast and a newsletterHow to create engaging email contentDo I need to sound professional in my emails?Deciding on how often to email your list...2024-04-0917 minHer Spoken Image35. How to Create a Strategy for Your Spoken Image Through Content ThemesIf you want to hit your business or career goals, your spoken image needs a strategy. While there are many topics you can discuss to enhance your spoken image, if those topics don’t align with your goals, you won’t see the results you desire. What you need are content themes to help you develop a clear strategy to leverage your spoken image to reach the next level in your business or career. In today’s episode, I walk you through my three step process for developing content themes for your spoken image strategy.Main Topics Covere...2024-04-0819 minHer Spoken Image34. The Connector Speaker Archetype: Connecting with Your Audience During Speeches and PresentationsHey, friend! We are wrapping up our series on the speaker archetypes with the Connector. If you’re a Connector, then that means you thrive on connecting with your audience through relatability and empathy. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the Connector Speaker Archetype looks like in action, potential risks to be aware of, and three ways you can leverage this archetype when it isn’t your preferred speaker archetype. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Characteristics of the Connector Speaker ArchetypeBenefits and risks of the connector speaker archetypeHow to leverage the connector speaker archety...2024-04-0120 minHer Spoken Image33. The Role of Empathy in Sales Conversations that Lead to Conversions with Celina GuerreroHey, friend! Does having sales conversations or selling in your content in general make you feel gross? If yes, know that you are not alone. There are many entrepreneurs who have a negative outlook on sales. Having sales conversations doesn't have to feel bad or wrong when you approach them from a place of empathy. In today's episode, I chat with sales and LinkedIn Coach Celina Guerrero about how to have empathetic sales conversations, how to be confident when selling, and so much more. Celina shares so many valuable tips, so make sure you grab a notebook and pen...2024-03-2838 minHer Spoken Image32. The Storyteller: How to Build a Strong Audience Connection through Your Spoken ImageHey, friend! In today’s episode, we are discussing the storyteller speaker archetype. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know how much I believe in incorporating storytelling into your spoken image. Today, I’m breaking down the qualities of the storyteller archetype, how you can use storytelling to build a strong audience connection, and how to strategically leverage the storyteller archetype in your spoken image, even if this isn’t your main speaker archetype.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:What is the storyteller archetypeHow to build a strong audience connecti...2024-03-2520 minHer Spoken Image31. What’s Your Speaker Archetype?: Characteristics and Benefits of the Teacher Speaking StyleHey, friend! We are continuing with our series on the speaker archetypes. Today, we are diving into the teacher speaking style. Even if the teacher speaker archetype is not your primary speaking style, you still want to learn how to effectively use this speaking style. You will learn the characteristics of the teacher speaking style, the benefits of this speaker archetype, and more.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Characteristics of the teacher speaking styleBenefits of the teacher speaker archetypeRisks to avoid when you use the teacher speaking styleHow to use the teacher archetype even if...2024-03-1820 minHer Spoken Image30. The Motivator Speaker Archetype: Characteristics of a Motivational SpeakerWhat’s your speaker archetype? This month, we are diving into the four speaker archetypes to help you identify yours and learn how to leverage them when crafting your spoken image. In this episode, we dive into the characteristics of a motivational speaker, including the benefits of this archetype and strategies for channeling it in your communication.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Characteristics of a motivational speaker archetypeBenefits of the motivator archetypeStrategies for channeling the motivator archetype in your communicationResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like by D...2024-03-1119 minHer Spoken Image29. Your First Million: The Power of Finding Your Voice and Sharing Your Message with Arlan HamiltonIn today’s episode, I sit down to chat with Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capitol, and author of It’s About Damn Time and Your First Million. Arlan takes us behind the scenes of what it really takes to reach your first million, the importance of finding your voice and sharing your message as an entrepreneur, and so much more. Trust me, you are going to want to grab your notebook and pen for this one because the gems she shares in this episode can take your business to new heights.Main Topics Covered in Today's Epis...2024-02-2926 minHer Spoken Image28. How to Effectively Incorporate Storytelling Marketing into Your Long-Form Content without Losing Your AudienceHave you ever been telling a story, and before you know it, it's been like 10 minutes, you've lost the plot, and nobody is paying attention anymore? Or if they are, they look completely confused? If you have, know that you’re not alone. This happens to many of us when we start weaving storytelling into long-form content. There is an effective way to incorporate storytelling in your long-form content without losing your audience, and that’s what we’re talking about today. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three key elements of effectively incorporating storytelling marketing into your lon...2024-02-2621 minHer Spoken Image27. Storytelling Techniques: How to Tell a Quick Story to Boost Audience EngagementHey friend! We all know the power of using storytelling techniques in our content. It’s such a powerful way to capture our audience’s attention, build connections, and increase engagement. Figuring out the best way to infuse storytelling into short-form content can be challenging at times. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three things you need so you can tell quick stories that boost your audience engagement.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Storytelling techniques for telling a quick story to boost audience engagementHow to master creating an engaging hookHow to be concise...2024-02-1918 minHer Spoken Image26. Using Storytelling in Public Speaking: 3 Ways to Use Stories to Connect with Your AudienceHave you ever attended a conference or event where the speaker shared a story that you couldn’t relate to or fully understand? If so, you most likely lost interest in the topic. This is what happens when we infuse storytelling or analogies in our spoken image that aren’t relatable to our audience. In today’s episode, we are diving into using storytelling in public speaking. I’m sharing 2 ways to use stories to connect with your audience. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How to use storytelling in public speakingHow to relate to your audience...2024-02-1219 minHer Spoken Image25. Let’s Get Personal! Best Practices for Sharing Personal Stories in a Professional SettingHey, friend! You've probably heard about the importance of sharing personal stories in your content to build deeper connections with your community. You may be wondering what this actually looks like in action. In today's episode, I'm discussing why sharing personal stories in a professional setting is needed, strategies for getting started, and so much more!Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Why sharing personal stories in professional settings is importantTips for sharing personal stories while maintaining transparency and privacyWhat to do if coming up with personal stories to share is challenging2024-01-2921 minHer Spoken Image24. Stepping into Your CEO Era as a Mompreneur with Andria SingletaryHey, friend! Today's episode is a special one because it is our first interview on the Her Spoken Image podcast. In this episode, I sit down to chat with Andria Singletary, who is a life and business coach for moms, and she is the one who handles all the behind-the-scenes production of this podcast. Andria and I chat about how to create a podcast that is an effective part of your marketing strategy, what it's truly like running a business with little ones at home, and how to fully step into your CEO role as a mompreneur. Andria shares...2024-01-2551 min
The Edge Effect: A Marketing PodcastHow You Can Amplify Your Expertise with April LokarWelcome to another insightful episode where we delve into the journey of April Lokar, the innovative founder of Semi Conventional, a platform dedicated to helping feminist entrepreneurs amplify their expertise with scalable offers.. In this episode, April shares her transformative career path, her motivations for starting her own business, and her unique approach to assisting feminist entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways:
What it means to be semi-conventional and how April’s brand was born during the pandemic
Overcoming challenges with confidence and visibility
Understanding the concept of “Spoken Image” and how it helps business...2024-01-2256 minHer Spoken Image23. Networking and Building Relationships: 3 Effective Strategies for Maintaining Your Network [Authentic Networking Series]When it comes to networking and building relationships, there is work required on your part to maintain your network. You don't want to be like those business owners who believe cold DMs and immediately pitching their services is an effective strategy. In today's episode, I'm sharing three strategies for maintaining your network and building deeper connections. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:The importance of both networking and building relationshipsHow to nurture authentic relationships over timeBalancing quality over quantityResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Virtual Networking Event: February 8 at 9:30 am PST. Sign up...2024-01-2219 minHer Spoken Image22. How to Network with Social Anxiety: Strategies for Navigating Uncomfortable Situations at Events [Authentic Networking Series]Hey, friend! Networking events are a great way to build new connections; however, they come with their fair share of challenges. If you are someone who deals with social anxiety and has wondered how to network with social anxiety, today's episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm sharing strategies for navigating uncomfortable situations at networking events.Main Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:How to network with social anxietyStrategies for navigating difficult or uncomfortable conversations at networking eventsHow to be resilient when faced with rejection after connecting with someone at a networking event Resources...2024-01-1522 minHer Spoken Image21. My Top 3 Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs [Authentic Networking Series]Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with the Authentic Networking Series. In this episode, I'm sharing my top three networking tips for entrepreneurs. Specifically, I discuss where to find networking opportunities, how to identify those you should connect with further, and so much more. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Networking tips for entrepreneursIdentifying those you should connect with and add to your networkHow to move beyond small talk with potential connectionsResources Mentioned:Sign up for the February networking event: semiconventional.comFor the...2024-01-0823 minHer Spoken Image20. My #1 Networking Strategy for Organic Business Growth [Authentic Networking Series]Hey, friend! Have you been thinking about attending networking events but are unsure of the best way to connect with your peers and colleagues at these events? Maybe you’ve attended some networking events but didn’t like how you felt after attending. Today’s episode starts our newest series, Authentic Networking. In this episode, I’m breaking down my #1 networking strategy for organic business growth. This networking strategy will ensure that you don’t cause your colleagues to feel gross when networking and will support you in growing a strong and trusted network. Main Topics Covered in Today's...2024-01-0127 minHer Spoken Image19. Want to Know How to Increase Visibility as a Business Owner? 3 Strategies You Need to Boost Your VisibilityOne thing every business owner needs to know and prioritize is how to increase visibility. Without visibility, you won't grow your audience or build an engaged community of ready to buy leads. In today's episode, I'm sharing the three strategies you need to boost your visibility effectively. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How to increase visibility as a business owner3 strategies you need to boost your visibility effectivelyA breakdown of each strategyResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Share the Her Spoken Image podcast with someone in your network or...2023-12-2820 minHer Spoken Image18. Two Mistakes You MUST Avoid if You Want to Build Your Credibility Through Speaking EngagementsHey, friend! Speaking engagements are a great way to build your credibility as a thought leader. Whether you're on an actual stage or a virtual stage, your spoken image can be used to expand your influence and earn your audience's trust. However, there are a couple of mistakes you want to avoid when connecting with your audience during speaking engagements. These mistakes will have a negative impact on your credibility. In today's episode, I'm sharing what those mistakes are and how to avoid them.Main Topics Covered in This Episode:Two mistakes you must avoid when...2023-12-2517 minHer Spoken Image17. Two Things You Need to Create Engaging ContentWe all know that building deeper connections with our audience and community requires us to create engaging content. The thing is that creating content that is engaging can be challenging if you don't know what is needed to create it. In today's episode, I'm sharing the two things you need to create engaging content and I take you through a short exercise that's going to help you truly discover your authentic self so you can create content that will earn your communities' trust. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:The two things you need to create...2023-12-2118 minHer Spoken Image16. The Power of Authenticity: Connecting with Your Community as a Thought Leader [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]Today’s episode is the final episode in the Pillars of Thought Leadership Series, and we are discussing authenticity. Authenticity is what brings each pillar of thought leadership together, and it is such a powerful way of connecting with your community. In this episode, I will be breaking down what authenticity is, how it differs from transparency, and why it’s such a powerful pillar of thought leadership.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:What is authenticity?Authenticity vs. transparencyThe power of authenticity for connecting with your communityResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Book...2023-12-1818 minHer Spoken Image15. Running Social Media Ads is NOT an Effective Visibility Strategy. 5 Ways to Increase Your Visibility as a Thought LeaderToday, we're continuing with the Pillars of Thought Leadership series, and we're talking all about visibility as a thought leader. Visibility is so much more than being seen and heard. It's about making an impact and making meaningful contributions to your industry. If you truly want to increase your visibility as a thought leader, your visibility strategy needs to be more than running social media ads. In today's episode, I share five effective strategies for increasing your visibility as a thought leader.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Misconceptions about visibilityWhy running social media ads is...2023-12-1422 minHer Spoken Image14. How to Establish Credibility as a Thought Leader [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]Today, we're continuing with the Pillars of Thought Leadership Series. We're talking about how to establish credibility as a thought leader. Becoming a thought leader is more than demonstrating your expertise. It includes building trust with your audience. When you've earned their trust, you will be seen as credible, which will allow you to influence change in your community. Listen to today's episode to learn how to establish credibility and start making an even greater impact on your community. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Why credibility is important as a thought leaderHow to establish your...2023-12-1118 minHer Spoken Image13. Infusing Originality into Your Thought Leadership Strategy to Connect with Your Audience [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]Thought leadership is so much more than becoming famous. A critical part of becoming a thought leader is making an impact by sharing your unique values and experiences. When you speak on various topics and concepts through the lens of your values and experiences, your message becomes so much more relatable to your audience. Today's episode starts the Pillars of Thought Leadership series. In this episode, I'm discussing why it's important to infuse originality into your thought leadership strategy and share strategies for cultivating originality.Main Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:What it means to infuse...2023-12-0417 minHer Spoken Image12. Why is Thought Leadership Important? 3 Reasons Why Your Thought Leadership is NeededIf you've listened to more than one episode of this podcast, then you know I talk about thought leadership a lot. With all this talk about thought leadership, you may be asking yourself, "Why is thought leadership important?" That's what we're discussing on the podcast today. I'll be sharing three reasons why your thought leadership is needed.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:The lack of representation of women as thought leadersWhy is thought leadership important3 reasons why you need to become a thought leaderResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Visit semiconventional.com...2023-11-3024 minHer Spoken Image11. Refining Your Messaging: How to Craft Messaging that You Know Your Target Audience will Actually HearAre you attracting the wrong people in your audience? If so, the issue may be your messaging. In today's episode, I'm breaking down my strategy for crafting messaging you know your target audience will resonate with. When we clarify our messaging, we are able to position ourselves as thought leaders in our industry, and we are able to build deeper connections with our audience. Main Topics Covered:Why you need to know your target audience and their problem statementWhy you need to have a unique perspective in order to build your thought leadershipThe key components of...2023-11-2328 minHer Spoken Image10. Staying True to Yourself and Your Spoken Image in a World of TrendsIt's so easy to get caught up in the latest trends. Trends aren't necessarily bad, but they can become a problem if they interfere with staying true to yourself. In today's episode, I'm discussing the importance of finding a balance between adaptability and staying true to yourself and how to remain authentic in your messaging and thoughts, even in a world full of trends.Main Topics Covered:What it means to balance adaptability and staying true to yourselfThe difference between evolution and transformationHow storytelling is an authenticity anchorResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:...2023-11-2026 minHer Spoken Image9. Answering Your Burning Questions: Ideal Listeners, Filler Words, and How to Build Thought LeadershipIn today's episode, I'm answering some recently asked questions that were so good and led to some amazing conversations I just had to share on the podcast. The recently asked questions were related to whether or not this podcast is only for women, removing filler words from your speaking, and how to build your thought leadership through your messaging. I break down each of these questions in depth and share some great tips and strategies, so be sure to grab your notebook and pen to take some notes.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Who this...2023-11-1628 minHer Spoken Image8. Building Your Community and Fostering Engagement in a Way That Feels Right for YouThere are many things to consider when building your community and deciding how to engage with your audience to foster deeper connections. There's no one way to connect with your audience, and what matters most is how you feel and what your audience wants. In today's episode, I'm breaking down this idea of creating an ecosystem for your thought leadership, which consists of your brand, building your community, and your offers. Main topics covered in this episode:Things to consider when building your communityCreating a vision for your brand and communityThe difference between passive and active...2023-11-1325 minHer Spoken Image7. What Do You Want to Be Known for? Building Thought Leadership Through Your Signature TalkWhat you want to be known for is such a loaded question, but it should be considered thoroughly when building thought leadership. In today’s episode, I discuss building your thought leadership through your signature talk. If you’ve been looking to build your thought leadership through speaking opportunities, then today’s episode is for you.Main Topics Covered:What is a signature talk, and what is the purpose of itWhat it means to develop a signature talkThe key components of a signature talkHow to design and develop your signature talkResources Mentioned:Get pe...2023-11-0925 minHer Spoken Image6. Beyond TED Talks: 6 Low Barriers to Entry Public Speaking Opportunities that are Impactful and Build CredibilityHave you been dreaming about pursuing public speaking opportunities? Maybe you thought TED talks were the only way you could be recognized as a thought leader in your industry. Whether you dream of one day delivering a TED talk or desire to get started with public speaking, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how public speaking opportunities lead to success and highlight six low barriers to entry public speaking opportunities that aren’t a TED talk.Main Topics Covered:Benefits of public speaking opportunitiesWhy TED talks aren’t the only option...2023-10-3026 minHer Spoken Image5. Silencing Your Inner Critic: The Key to Speaking with ConfidenceHave you ever stumbled over your words, wishing you had said something differently? If yes, you’re not alone. We have all been there at one time or another, and when it happens, our inner critic tends to show up. That inner critic interferes with us speaking confidently and sharing our knowledge and expertise to make an impact. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to silence your inner critic and start speaking with confidence. Main Topics Covered:What it means to speak with confidence (and why it matters)How to speak with confidenceHow to sil...2023-10-2627 minHer Spoken Image4. Beyond the Mid Career Crisis: Leveraging Your Knowledge and Experience for Impact and FulfillmentHave you hit the 15-year mark in your career, better known as the mid career crisis? If you’ve found yourself wondering what’s next or desiring more outside of your career, then you’re not alone. Many driven professionals reach a point where they want to leverage their experience and expertise in new and impactful ways. If that sounds like you, then you’re going to enjoy today’s episode. In this episode, I’m discussing this mid career crisis and sharing some ways you can share your expertise and find the fulfillment you desire outside of your career while...2023-10-2331 minHer Spoken Image3. Are You Boring Your Audience? Start Captivating Your Audience with These Audience Engagement StrategiesWhen you’re leading a presentation or recording an Instagram story, are you someone who scripts every line, or do you wing it? Most of us fall into one of these categories. Would you believe that there is a better (and easier) way? In today’s episode, I’m discussing why this and another public speaking strategy aren’t effective and actually bore your audience. But because I’m not one to leave you hanging, I will also be sharing audience engagement strategies that allow you to be your authentic self while making a lasting impact on your audience. Main T...2023-10-1628 minHer Spoken Image2. Why Your Storytelling Technique Matters: The Key to Captivating Audiences Through StorytellingIf you want an advantage over your competitors, whether in your career or business, you need to have an effective storytelling technique. There is so much power in storytelling, and it is a skill that can be learned. In today’s episode, I’m discussing the importance of storytelling and sharing my storytelling framework that will help you captivate your audience and make a lasting impression. You’re going to want to grab a notebook and pen for this one because the strategies I’m sharing are ones you are going to want to implement for your next presentation or keyno...2023-10-1617 minHer Spoken Image1. How I Learned to Speak with Confidence and Discover My Spoken ImageToday, we’re getting up close and personal. I’m sharing my journey to discovering my spoken image and a few things I learned along the way. Listening to this podcast, you may think I’ve always spoken confidently, which is definitely not the case. I had to learn how to speak with confidence. I’m also sharing some insights into why you cringe at the sound of your voice when you hear a recording and why, when you share your insights or ideas, they may seem to fall on deaf ears. So grab your chai latte and listen to today...2023-10-1619 minHer Spoken ImageThe podcast for female entrepreneurs ready to hone their public speaking skills and use their voice to make a greater impact!Are you tired of feeling like you can't share your ideas with your colleagues or audience?Are you ready to make a greater impact and share your knowledge with the world?Let me guess: the one thing that is holding you back is that your public speaking skills are not where you want them to be.Trust me, I get it because this used to be me.I know what it's like to be bursting with great ideas, only to overthink yourself into not sharing them or taking action. I also...2023-10-0502 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi1562: Changing Jobs to Earn More and a "Semi-Conventional" Approach to Career SuccessGuest April Lokar is the Founder of Semi-Conventional, where she helps entrepreneurs amplify their expertise with scalable offers. In her corporate career, she developed her semi-conventional style, finding her own unique way to live life and get things done. Her passion is seeing clients’ light bulb moments as they become clear and confident in the next step for their business. We discuss taking risks in your career & changing jobs to earn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-0636 min
Podcastið með Lindu Pé128. Viltu vera með okkur?Í þessum þætti spjalla þær Linda, Ásthildur og Dögg saman, sem vinna allar í LMLP prógramminu, og segja þér frá því af hverju þeim finnst svo gaman og gefandi að vinna við að hjálpa konum að bæta líf sitt. Þær tala um hvernig þær hafa sjálfar gert breytingar á eigin lífi og hvað þeim finnst skipta mestu máli - og margt fleira. Teymið er með breiða menntun og reynslu og eru sérfræðingar á sínum sviðum. ✅ Nú er OPIÐ í LMLP prógrammið, en aðeins í örfáa daga! Þú hefur til 16. apríl að skrá þig. Skráð...2023-04-1239 min
Oh Sh*t, What Now?!S3E6: April Lokar - Don't Be ConventionalApril Lokar is the founder of Semi-Conventional and is a speaking and presentation coach for ambitious women. We chatted with her about her journey from being a shy introvert to being on stage as a trainer and coach (and how she gets people to listen!).Find April at Semi Convential.LinkedInInstagram2022-10-2744 min
OnRoute to WealthDoubling Income, Knowing Your Worth, and Receiving Support with April LokarApril is a semi-conventional mom and female breadwinner who went from $48k/year to $100k/year through the support and awareness of her community. They’ve also encouraged her to use her skills and branch out into her own business.April is a great example of what it looks like to surround yourself with support - both with her household and kids and her career. No one can do it alone. We need a support squad to keep things running and grow our wealth.Listen in as we talk about April’s journey of understanding her...2021-10-081h 06
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