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Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesWhat Giving a TED-Style Talk Revealed About Us as SpeakersHave 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 audition! Dian...2025-06-0926 min
The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsUnlocking Your Voice: Diane Diaz Returns to The Life ShiftThe Life Shift RewindI’m excited to share bonus episodes from Patreon, where I revisited past guests to discuss what has changed and the value of sharing their stories. Since I currently only have the lower tiers available, I wanted to make these conversations accessible to the public feed. If you'd like to support the show directly, please consider joining the $3 or $5 tier on Patreon – www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast. Diane Diaz is back on The Life Shift for a bonus episode that digs into the heavy stuff—specifically, the impact of toxic relationships and the jou...2025-03-2931 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies426: Every Talk Needs Humor: Here are 5 Ways to Make Your Audience LaughHave you ever wondered if you really need to add humor to your business presentations, keynotes, or conference talks? Maybe you think, I’m just here to share valuable information - why should I try to be funny? Well, in this episode, I’m joined by our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to show you exactly why humor isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s a must-have. We’re diving into how to use humor effectively in your talks, without forcing corny jokes (unless that’s your thing!). From situational storytelling...2025-03-1913 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies425: The Story You're Most Reluctant to Share is the One You ShouldIs there a story you’re reluctant to share? The one that still makes you cringe a little, that feels raw and vulnerable? That’s probably the exact story you should be telling - not just for your audience, but for yourself. In this episode, I’m joined by Diane Diaz, and we’re pulling back the curtain on our own stories - the ones we’ve hesitated to share. We talk a lot about storytelling in public speaking, thought leadership, and keynotes, but let’s be honest: we often default to the safer storie...2025-02-2414 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies424: Evolving Your Brand is a Must: How to Align Who You Are, Even the Messy PartsWe hear all the time that we should “reinvent” ourselves to stay relevant. Or that we should ignore or dismiss aspects of our careers that no longer seem to “fit” with what we’re doing now. I’m not sure we can truly “reinvent” ourselves, nor should we. Instead, we should embrace how we evolve over time - and actually seek out ways to challenge ourselves to evolve! In this episode, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, joins me for a lively and insightful conversation about the difference between reinvention and evolution. 2025-02-0315 min
Bridge to Success: Navigating Dual EnrollmentEpisode 6: McFarland High SchoolDiane Crum visits McFarland High School and talks dual enrollment with Principal, Dario Diaz and Dual Enrollment Counselor, Jill Jimenez.2025-01-0632 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies419: Using Your Voice and Story for Business Impact with Michelle MassmanIn this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz speaks with Michelle Massman, a longtime entrepreneur and graduate of our Thought Leader Academy, who shares her journey from “stuck” to “unstoppable” through storytelling and public speaking. You’ll hear Michelle’s candid stories—from launching unexpected ventures like The Culinary Studio to her partnership with a music group—that reveal her resilience and passion for following her intuition. As Diane and Michelle discuss the power of sharing vulnerable stories, Michelle opens up about the anxiety she’s faced and how she’s turned her experiences into speaking topics...2024-11-1140 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies413: Design and Deliver Workshops that Get You Leads and ClientsWhen you facilitate workshops and presentations for visibility and lead generation, we want to make sure you get the results you’re looking for. It’s perfectly fine to do free or low-cost workshops, as long as the audience aligns with the types of clients you work with, you have an offer that would be of interest to them, AND you’re willing to make that offer. So often, we hear from women that they don’t want to sell at these types of workshops or presentations. But, that’s the reason to do them. Y...2024-10-0730 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies405: Advocating and Using Your Voice for Yourself with Laura Camacho, PhDIf you're a high-performing woman who works in corporate and you’ve struggled to use your voice in an impactful way, this conversation is for you! Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz sits down with Laura Camacho, PhD, an executive communications strategist and host of the Speak Up podcast. Diane and Laura dive into the realities of climbing the corporate ladder and the common pitfalls that hold many back, particularly women. Drawing from personal experiences and years of coaching, Laura shares actionable insights on overcoming self-sabotage, enhancing visibility, and effectively using your voice in...2024-08-1248 min
Poetry For AllEpisode 74: Diane Seuss, [The sonnet, like poverty]This remarkable sonnet dives into issues of poverty, poetry, and grief. We talk about the pedagogy of constraint, while exploring the achievements, including the hardbitten gratitude, embedded in this poem.
Thank you to Graywolf Press for permission to read and discuss the poem. Diane Seuss's "[The sonnet, like poverty, teaches you what you can do]" was published in her collection titled frank: sonnets (Graywolf, 2021).
See the work (and buy it!) here: https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/frank-sonnets
For more on Diane Seuss, see here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/diane-seuss
For...2024-07-2624 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenA Perfect Story by Elísabet BenaventPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/784800 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Perfect Story Author: Elísabet Benavent Narrator: Giordan Diaz, Stacy Gonzalez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 18 minutes Release date: July 23, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: This international bestseller is now an original series from Netflix! Two heartbroken people from totally different worlds go on a fake-dating vacation of a lifetime. What could possibly go wrong? Margot Ortega always struggled to be the princess in her own fairytale: a successful career, a huge salary, a gorgeous apartment, a...2024-07-2303 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies401: Strategies for Getting Momentum on the Speaking Circuit with Cindy RoweIf you want to get more speaking engagements, this episode is packed with specific strategies you can use, no matter where you’re at in your speaking journey. Our guest is Cindy Rowe, a professional speaker, owner of a marketing company, and a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy. Cindy has been on fire with her speaking for the past two years, so we invited her back on the podcast to share how she’s been getting momentum on the speaking circuit. Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz and Cindy talk about: How...2024-07-1543 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies400: Why Introverts Make Great Speakers and Leaders [Executive Speaking Series]Are you an introvert? If so, do you wonder if you are at a disadvantage as a speaker? There’s a common misperception that most speakers are extroverts. But, from my admittedly very unscientific survey, many speakers I know are introverts. We think that as introverts we won’t be as engaging or charismatic or energetic. Perhaps we’ve seen speakers we admire and we assume they’re extroverts. I’m an introvert and I grew up quite shy, yet I found that public speaking was a great way for me to connect with other...2024-07-0837 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies398: Storytelling for Leaders: Crafting Narratives that Inspire and Persuade [Executive Speaking Series]We’re continuing our new podcast series around Executive Speaking! Today we’re diving into storytelling for leaders, especially in a business, corporate, or academic environment. We’ve been led to believe that stories aren’t appropriate in “professional” business or academic environments. But, that’s when stories can be the most impactful! This episode is truly value-packed with actionable insights to elevate your leadership and executive presence through the art of storytelling, as I’m joined by Diane Diaz and Joy Spencer, two of our speaking coaches. Whether you're preparing...2024-06-2450 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style263: Why You're Ruining Your Executive Presence By Neglecting Emotional Connection, And How To Fix ItEver wonder why some professionals rise to the top effortlessly while others, who are often high performers, sometimes struggle to break through certain career ceilings?For high-performing leaders like you, understanding the shift from being a standout individual contributor to an influential leader is crucial. This transformation often pivots not just on what you do, but how you communicate, build relationships, and present your personal brand within complex corporate environments where executive presence is key.In this dynamic episode, you'll pick up insider information from a leading...2024-06-1229 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies396: Creating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCulloughAre you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements? Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads to paid speaking opportunities. Key Highlights: Cherlette’s Journey: Discover how Cherlette transitioned from community speaking to landing high-paying gigs by refining her presentations and focusing on impactful delivery. Signature Talk Breakdown: Learn the components of Cherlette’s successful signature talk...2024-06-1038 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies395: The Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy GradsSharing personal stories are essential for memorable and impactful presentations. How specific should your stories be? How do you connect your story to your overall message and framework? This is exactly what we work on with our Thought Leader Academy clients in their VIP Day to create their signature talk. You’ll hear two of our recent grads, Cindy Ojczyk and Amy Bear, deliver a 10-minute version of the signature talk they created with us, so you can see and hear them in action. We also have a roundtable discussion, led by...2024-06-0330 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary Women[Spanish] - El libro de las costumbres rojas by Elisa Díaz CasteloPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/784264 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El libro de las costumbres rojas Author: Elisa Díaz Castelo Narrator: Lina Molins Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 27 minutes Release date: May 9, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Estos cuentos poseen una familiaridad con lo inaudito. Se mueven en espacios intersticiales, en los pliegues de la realidad donde ocurre lo insólito. Sus personajes habitan justo allí, en las fisuras, en los lugares inquietantes que brotan bajo nuestra cotidianidad, en mundos luminosos y oscuros, nunca lineales. Solamente quien ya fue al inframundo y regresó, hablando otro idio...2024-05-0903 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies385: Leading with Story in Your Talks [Roundtable]You know how powerful storytelling is in your presentations and talks. How can you go about integrating your stories in a way that truly connects you to your audiences? There is no *one way* to integrate stories into your talks. Your story can be central to your talk or it can be a supporting element. You can play with the timeline of the story - start in the middle and then come back to the beginning later or start at the end. In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz...2024-03-2742 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies383: Using Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads [Part 2]You heard half of our latest Thought Leader Academy grads deliver a 10-minute section of their signature talk last week on episode 381, now you get to hear the other three. In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz hosts Maria Flynn, Karen Williams, and Brigette Serfaty, PharmD. You’ll hear how they’ve incorporated their thought leadership message, storytelling, humor, and their frameworks into their talks. We also have a roundtable discussion about what they’ve learned from being in the Thought Leader Academy and what’s next for them as speakers and thou...2024-03-2144 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies380: Building Your Speaker Brand Separate From Your Corporate Identity with Sandy RobinsonThe power of women’s voices doesn’t just relate to women who own and run their own businesses; it’s also for women who work in corporate spaces. Building your personal brand and speaker brand separate from your corporate identity can give you a voice and mission that has a greater impact beyond the day-to-day work you do in your job. In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz talks with one of our Thought Leader Academy clients, Sandy Robinson. Sandy works in revenue operations and she’s carved a niche for herself...2024-03-1137 min
The Empowering Women PodcastInspiring Inclusive Stories with Carol Cox and Diane DiazABOUT OUR GUESTS: Carol Morgan 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 talks and thought leadership platforms. Carol is host of the weekly 5-star rated Speaking Your Brand® podcast and during election seasons serves as a Democratic political analyst on TV news. Carol was named as one of Orlando's Women of the Year in 2021 and has been featured in Forbes. Through her company and content, her mission is to empower more women to find and...2024-03-0856 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies374: Using Your Voice to Create Change in Yourself and Your Industry with Karen WilliamsJoin us for a powerful conversation with Karen Williams, also known as the Black Visual Queen. Karen, a skilled photo director, sat down with our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to talk about her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, her advocacy for more diversity in the photography industry, and her experience in crafting her impactful keynote talk during a one-on-one VIP Day. Spoiler alert, her talk went great! In this episode, Karen and Diane talk about: Why and how Karen made the shift from corporate professional to entrepreneur The events that shaped Karen’s pe...2024-02-0540 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies364: Your Stories and Experiences Shape Your Thought Leadership and Signature Talk with Samantha IrwinIf you think your stories and experiences from long ago aren’t relevant to what you do now, what you speak about, and your overall thought leadership message, this conversation will show how much our past experiences shape who we are and reflect what matters to us. Our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, sat down with Samantha Irwin, a recent graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and a seasoned entrepreneur with a fascinating journey. In this episode, you'll hear: Samantha's journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, and how these experiences shaped her thought leadership Her ti...2023-12-2124 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe Power of Frameworks: How Sharon Ehrlich Found Her Voice and MessageMany accomplished professional women come to a point in their lives where they struggle to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. Whether it’s their high-pressure career, raising children, caring for aging parents, or all of the above, it can often feel like you lose control over your lives and yourself in the process. On this week’s podcast guest, Sharon Ehrlich, a former hospital administrator, English teacher, and professional at IBM and now an executive coach, and our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz chat about the challenges Sharon faced when she felt she was losing...2023-10-3039 min
Reframe to Create64. The Why and How of Building a Powerful Personal Brand | Diane Diaz Are you still on the fence about whether or not you need a personal brand? Well, you do! This episode is going to settle that fact for you once and for all by showing you why and how you can build a powerful personal brand. My guest Diane Diaz is a personal brand strategist and she shares that your personal brand is the only thing you own when you work for someone else. Since that’s the case you need to ha...2023-10-1842 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHot Takes: Country Club Feminism, The Barbie Movie, Taylor Swift, & MoreFrom Barbie and the Super Models to Beyonce and Taylor, women and the influence they have on culture and the economy are being seen and talked about everywhere. Since here at Speaking Your Brand we're all about amplifying and championing women's voices and advocating for gender equality, we figured it was time to give our own hot takes. Along with all the positive gains women have made, we know that there has also been a considerable backlash, both culturally and legally, most noticeably in the overturning of Roe v. Wade last year and in the...2023-10-1637 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies350: How to Tell Stories in Your Presentations that Connect to Your Message and AudienceIn the last episode, I talked about connecting your personal brand and your thought leadership Your stories and experiences are integral to both. Your stories connect you with your audience. Have you ever heard a speaker share a story and have one of these reactions: #1: Wow, I really feel connected to what this person is saying. I have a new perspective on my own situation. -OR- #2: Why is this person telling this story? I don't get how this relates to the rest of their content or why I should c...2023-10-0925 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies341: Unearthing Your Unique Message: Discovering What Makes You Stand Out with Judy CarlsonRaise your hand if you’re used to giving presentations chock full of information, facts, and figures? You are not alone! Many of us get comfortable doing this, probably because that’s how we got started as speakers and presenters. But, your audience doesn’t need to hear tons of facts and figures; they need to understand the big picture of your topic, how it relates to them, and what they should do next. This is precisely the evolution that our guest, Judy Carlson, did while she was in our Thought Leader...2023-08-0740 min
The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsPREVIEW: Diane Diaz - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episode #12I wanted to share this clip from Diane Diaz's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired.In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to create connections and understanding. The full bonus episode with Diane is available on the Patreon feed. Please consider supporting the show with the link below.Diane Diaz's Full Episode (#20) can be found here: https...2023-07-1705 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesAmplifying Your Personal Brand: Public Speaking as the Ultimate Authority Booster with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe’re wrapping up our podcast series on personal branding. Today we're diving into how to amplify your personal brand. You've started to define it, you're building it, and now, how can you leverage public speaking to really become a sought-after authority? We're going to explore strategies that work - like how to find speaking engagements that are right up your alley, ways to refine your public speaking skills, and tips on using speaking opportunities to enhance your personal brand. In this episode, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, and I talk...2023-06-2622 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesStyling Your Personal Brand: Be Comfortable and Confident in Any Room with Solita RobertsWe’re continuing our podcast series on personal branding. Imagine you have a speaking engagement coming up: What do you wear? How does what you wear reflect and reinforce your personal brand? Our guest in this episode is Solita Roberts, who is an image stylist, LinkedIn Top Voice, and in the first class of LinkedIn’s Creator Accelerator Program. Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, talks with Solita about: How our style and clothing (and shoes!) connect to our personal brand What to consider when selecting what to wear, whether it’s on sta...2023-06-1942 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesBuilding Your Personal Brand: Establishing Thought Leadership Online and Offline with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe’re continuing our new series on personal branding. If you caught our episode last week, we dug deep into defining what a personal brand is. We chatted about how to discover your unique brand, and why it's crucial as a thought leader to sync it up with your audience. Today, we're all about building that brand of yours and establishing your thought leadership, both in the digital world and in person. In this episode, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, and I talk about: How we built our personal bra...2023-06-1231 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesDefining Your Personal Brand: The First Step to Becoming a Thought Leader with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe’re kicking off a new series all about personal branding. Do you know you have a personal brand, whether you're aware of it or not? Now more than ever, your personal brand is essential. We're all swimming in a sea of online content, from social media posts to podcasts and videos, and even AI churning out more stuff. How do you stand out in that crowd? How can you connect with the people you most want to connect with so that they understand who you really are, what matters to you...2023-06-0524 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe Journey from Settling to Speaking Up with Kelly Lopez [Use Your Voice Series]Have you ever felt so passionate about something that you experienced and the lessons you learned from it that you thought to yourself “others need to hear about this?” If you’ve ever thought something like this, then you’ll want to hear this conversation with our guest Kelly Lopez. Kelly is a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and in this continuation of our Use Your Voice series, she talked with our Lead Speaking Coach Diane Diaz about: Her story of going from settling, personally and professionally, to being intentional about her life and work Wh...2023-05-2238 min
Consulting MattersThe Art of Storytelling In Brand Building with Diane Diaz (Ep 66)Diane Diaz talks about the art of storytelling in brand building!
Diane is a coach and consultant who has helped countless businesses and individuals connect with their audiences through the power of storytelling.
In this episode, we discuss how coaches and consultants can use their personal stories to attract and engage clients, the key elements of a successful brand story, and some common mistakes to avoid when telling your story. So, grab a notebook and get ready to learn some valuable insights from our expert guest, Diane Diaz.
Hear about the power of...2023-04-2756 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesGetting PR and Media with Cheryl Tan [Marketing Series]We’re wrapping up our series on how marketing is changing and new approaches you can take to more effectively connect with your audiences and prospective clients. This episode is all about getting PR and media, which can be an important element of your visibility. Have you ever seen someone you know featured in a television news story and wondered how they made it happen? It’s no secret that public relations efforts like being interviewed on television can ramp up your visibility and grow your reach. But it might feel like a m...2023-04-2445 min
RCVR PodcastEpisode 6: RCVR w/ Operations Director, Diane DiazIn this episode we interview Clear Home's Operations Director over Connect, Diane Diaz (a.k.a. "Momma-bear"!). Diane's experience in call centers, teaching, event planning, and communicating/problem solving with thousands of customers and sales reps from Utah to India has made her into the valuable asset she is to all of us today. Listen to her story and what makes her and the Connect team priceless to ERC Pros and Clear Home. 2023-03-1444 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHow My Thought Leadership Has Evolved with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe are celebrating 6 years of the Speaking Your Brand podcast! To mark this milestone, I invited Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, to interview me. I know you’re going to enjoy our conversation! Diane and I talk about: Why I decided to start a podcast The benefits I’ve experienced (both for the business and personally) How my thought leadership has evolved How podcasting has increased my confidence Vulnerability hangovers And more! About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox, joined in this episode by o...2023-02-2732 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies311: How to 10x Your Speaking SkillsIf you’re a speaker who has in-person events coming up OR if you’re planning an in-person event, you won’t want to miss this conversation. We held our first in-person client retreat speaking intensive in Orlando, Florida, in April 2022 and it was incredible! We brought 12 women together to practice their speaking delivery skills (on a real stage!) and get professional videography they can use in their speaking reels. I asked two of the women who attended, Betsy Jordyn and Joy Spencer, to join me and Diane Diaz to talk about the experi...2023-01-0930 min
Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity ConversationsThe Gift of Being Underestimated with Diane DiazText your thoughts and questions!Being underestimated happens to us all. It can feel insulting and mess with our confidence, but it can also be beneficial when we use it to our advantage. This week, episode 129 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the gift of being underestimated!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Diane Diaz shares what it means when others underestimate you and how you can reframe your perception of it and use the space it gives you to create and grow. Diane and I cover the f...2022-10-3136 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesIntegrating Your Story Into Your Talks with Carol Cox, Diane Diaz, and Joy SpencerHow do you integrate your story into your talk and message? Which story should you choose? This is one of the main areas we work on with our clients in our Thought Leader Academy. Your personal story is one of the essential ingredients for your thought leadership and for your talks, whether you’re delivering a lead generation presentation, a keynote, or a TEDx talk. Join me and our coaches Diane Diaz and Joy Spencer as we talk about: Frameworks you can use to integrate your story The 3 essential ingredients a great st...2022-10-0334 min
Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”Ep 35 An Inspiring Journey to Finding Midlife Fulfillment as a Public Speaking Coaching 🗣This week’s guest is Diane Diaz. This is the first episode published after hurricane Ian. Both Diane and I are Floridians and we are safe. I comment on this in the introduction of this episode. Diane's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story spans about 20 years in her career where after about 10 years in a corporate role earning a good income and having many perks, she wasn't fulfilled. When Diane was downsized out of her job in a branding role, she realized it was her opportunity to find something that REALLY fulfilled her. She la...2022-10-0336 min
Second Breaks185. Discovering a New and Different 'You' in Midlife with Diane DiazMost of the time, we try to plan for change rationally and meticulously. We think about what we want to do, where we want to go or end up, and how we want to go there. But there’s something to be said about serendipity. For opening ourselves to discovering a path we didn’t even know was a possibility. For holding plans loosely and setting a different intention than simply to arrive at our original destination. My guest, Diane Diaz, did a version of this when she was laid off from her job in 2008, along with thous...2022-07-2835 minSecond Breaks185. Discovering a New and Different 'You' in Midlife with Diane DiazMost of the time, we try to plan for change rationally and meticulously. We think about what we want to do, where we want to go or end up, and how we want to go there. But there’s something to be said about serendipity. For opening ourselves to discovering a path we didn’t even know was a possibility. For holding plans loosely and setting a different intention than simply to arrive at our original destination. My guest, Diane Diaz, did a version of this when she was laid off from her job in 2008, along with thous...2022-07-2835 min
The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsTriggered by Two Words | Leaving a Toxic Relationship | Diane DiazWelcome back to The Life Shift Podcast—candid conversations about the pivotal moments that change lives forever! In this episode, Matt is joined by Speaking Coach, Marketer, Instructor, and LinkedIn strategist Diane Diaz. Diane talks about the journey to finding her confidence and grit, fueled by an abusive and mostly absent father, and how she vied never to repeat the cycle. Listen as Diane tells compelling tales of how she found herself in an emotionally abusive relationship in college and how just two words changed the trajectory of th...2022-07-2659 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesWhat a Speaking Coach Is and When You Need One with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWhat exactly do we do as speaking coaches when we work with our clients? When is the right time for you to work with a speaking coach? In this episode, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, and I talk about: Different types of business and speciality coaches When and why we’ve hired coaches ourselves The purpose of hiring a coach What we do as speaking coaches Some trigger points for when you could benefit from working with a speaking coach About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is ho...2022-07-1830 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesConnecting Your Ideas into One Message with Cindy RoweHave you ever felt like you have a bunch of ideas and you’re not sure how they’re connected and how to get them into one message? You are not alone! Most of us struggle with this because we’re too close to our own ideas, expertise, and stories. Our guest, Cindy Rowe, owns a marketing agency that works with small businesses. Cindy also has a passion for speaking and for spreading her message around kindness. Cindy joined our Thought Leader Academy in March and worked with our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz i...2022-07-0539 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHow to Exceed Expectations as a Speaker at an Event with Jill JaneckeIf you’re going to be speaking at an in-person conference, this episode has some excellent tips on how you can exceed expectations as a speaker to make it a win-win-win for you, the audience, and the event organizer. Our guest is Jill Janecke, who is a mental health counselor and has opened and operates 15 offices in South Dakota. Last year, Jill decided to host a conference for women around mental and brain health and recently held it for a second time. As the organizer, Jill delivered a keynote address and joined our Th...2022-06-2838 min
Enneagram at Work64. How to Successfully Join Someone Else's Team with Speaking Your Brand CEO Carol Cox, Type 5 and Lead Coach Diane Diaz, Type 6Have you been running a business of your own and love your clients and the work you get to do with them, but aren't so in love with the backend tasks of creating funnels, new promotions, accounting, etc. etc. and wish you could just focus on helping people?Inside this interview with Speaking Your Brand CEO, Carol Cox (Type 5), and Lead Speaking Coach, Diane Diaz (Type 6), you'll get an inside look into what that could look like for you, including: what it's like to join someone else's t...2022-06-021h 01
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe Key to Booking More Speaking Engagements with Sarah Lynn WallaceSpeaking opportunities are increasing as more events and conferences are returning to in-person and organizations are looking to bring in trainers. Now is the time to get prepared and take action. This is exactly what our guest, Sarah Lynn Wallace, has been doing as she’s been going through our Thought Leader Academy this year. Sarah has booked several speaking and training engagements, including paid ones. I asked Sarah to come on the podcast and have a conversation with our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to talk about what has been eff...2022-04-2638 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHow to 10x Your Speaking SkillsIf you’re a speaker who has in-person events coming up OR if you’re planning an in-person event, you won’t want to miss this conversation. We held our in-person client retreat speaking intensive a couple of weeks ago in Orlando, Florida, and it was incredible! We brought 12 women together to practice their speaking delivery skills (on a real stage!) and get professional videography they can use in their speaking reels. I asked two of the women who attended, Betsy Jordyn and Joy Spencer, to join me and Diane Diaz to talk about...2022-04-1927 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesUsing a Signature Talk for Lead Generation with Kelley Carlstrom, PharmDWhat does it look like to create your signature talk and put it out there for the first time? Our guest, Kelley D. Carlstrom, PharmD, did just that a couple of months ago. Kelley recently graduated from our Thought Leader Academy and worked with our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz to create her signature talk for lead generation. Kelley took her new signature talk and presented it as a webinar to promote her program for oncology pharmacists, called the ELO Collaborative. Not only did Kelley get great feedback, she also got e...2022-03-1537 min
Midlife SchmidlifeLearning New Things with Diane DiazWhen was the last time you learned something new? Something for the very first time? Like taking a class learning a new skill or hobby. Something that takes you out of your comfort zone and puts you back in the beginner's mindset. I have a theory that our confidence plummets when we quit actively learning. And this week's guest, Diane Diaz, feels the same. Diane is a speaking coach and personal brand strategist. She loves working with women to help them find their unique voice and build their personal brand and thought leadership through speaking. No...2022-03-0950 min
Sexy is Timeless TalksSexy Is Timeless Talks Episode 16Episode 16 of Sexy Is Timeless Talks Season 2. This talk show is about inspiring, motivating and entertaining. This weeks special guest was, Karen Diane Johnson. Learn a few tips on investing in the stock market. We will be discussing "Knowledge," which is one of the 10 timeless sexy assets that lie within you. Knowledge is powerful and sexy. Always do your research. https://www.facebook.com/luisadiaztv/ Get your copy of my book, Sexy Is Timeless on Amazon or on my website www.luisadiaz.com.2022-02-2422 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies3 Ways to Love Your Audience with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe’re wrapping up the month of February talking about how we as speakers can love our audiences. Why is this important? Because the more connected the people in our audience feel to us and to each other, the more impactful and memorable our presentations and talks will be. And here’s the thing about loving our audiences: it’s about relationship, which is much different from the standard approach to public speaking which tends to put all of the spotlight on the speaker. In this episode, which is the audio from ou...2022-02-2217 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesYear In Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe’re taking you behind the scenes to share what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for us in the areas of speaking, visibility, and the business in general. Diane Diaz and I talk about: 🎉 10 things we’re celebrating that went well this year ❌ 3 things we tried that did not go as well as we had wanted 💡 5 larger lessons we’re taking from what worked and what didn’t 🎯 3 strategic priorities for next year I encourage you to use this template to reflect on and write down your own w...2021-12-1442 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesWhat Makes Public Speaking Unique as a Medium with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [The Medium is the Message Series]Did you know that public speaking is one of the fastest ways that you can establish your expertise, credibility, authority, and thought leadership? Why? Because of the intrinsic benefits being the speaker standing in the front of a room or on a stage conveys, before you’ve even said a word. This in and of itself is one of the best reasons to be a speaker. This is the second episode in a new series we’re doing called “The Medium is the Message.” Each medium/platform we use, whether public speaking...2021-11-1632 min
SANTANDER WOMENNOW: El PodcastDiane von Furstenberg (V.O): el poder de un vestido, el poder de una actitud.En los años 70, Diane von Furstenberg diseñó un vestido icónico que se convirtió en un símbolo de la emancipación femenina, pero también en el cimiento sobre el que después construyó un imperio de la moda que todavía sigue dirigiendo. En este nuevo capítulo de 'Santander WomenNOW: el podcast', la diseñadora habla con Laura Ruiz de Galarreta, directora general de revistas del grupo Vocento, sobre sus inicios en el mundo de la moda, pero también sobre la historia de su madre, superviviente del Holocausto, y sobre el liderazgo femenino que siempre ha ejer...2021-10-2717 min
SANTANDER WOMENNOW: El PodcastDiane von Furstenberg: el poder de un vestido, el poder de una actitudEn los años 70, Diane von Furstenberg diseñó un vestido icónico que se convirtió en un símbolo de la emancipación femenina, pero también en el cimiento sobre el que después construyó un imperio de la moda que todavía sigue dirigiendo. En este nuevo capítulo de 'Santander WomenNOW: el podcast', la diseñadora habla con Laura Ruiz de Galarreta, directora general de revistas del grupo Vocento, sobre sus inicios en el mundo de la moda, pero también sobre la historia de su madre, superviviente del Holocausto, y sobre el liderazgo femenino que siempre ha ejer...2021-10-2017 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe Power of Being Vulnerable with Your Personal Story with Cyndi ShifrelI know from first-hand experience how hard and scary it can be to be vulnerable sharing a deeply personal story that reveals something that shows you’re not perfect. And I also know how incredibly powerful doing so can be. Not only for those who hear it, but for yourself. This is the journey that our guest Cyndi Shifrel has gone through during the past year, as COVID dramatically impacted her events businesses. As the CEO of two businesses (with nearly 40 employees) and a leader in her community, it wasn’t easy for Cynd...2021-08-1040 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesPivoting Your Brand and Business into Thought Leadership with Marisol ErlacherHave you been getting the feeling that you’re ready to go bigger with your ideas and message? That you want to have a bigger impact and reach more people? This is what today’s guest, therapist Marisol Erlacher, started feeling last year, as she took part in conversations with other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women who were recognizing the role that trauma has played in their leadership development and how it has shown up in their professional lives. Marisol is currently in our Thought Leader Academy and has been working one-on-one with...2021-07-2748 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe Power of Stories Told by Women (Summit Speeches by Carol Cox & Diane Diaz)In this episode, we’re sharing the opening remarks from our recent Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit. Listen in for not only the content but also the structure of our speeches. What elements do you notice? Our emcee Amber Hawley kicked off the event and then our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz opened with her speech on how as women we’ve studied our absence and how that has affected our confidence. I then picked up on this thread and talked about the importance of stories told by women, why as women we s...2021-04-1340 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesIdentifying and Pitching Places to Speak with Carol Cox and Diane DiazAs we get closer to resuming in-person conferences and events later this year (yay!) plus with many groups still doing virtual events, this is a great time to research, identify, and reach out to organizers to get on their roster. What are ways you can do this? How do you know which types of speaking engagements are best for you? This episode is made specifically for you to address these questions and more! This is a mini-training based on the one we do for our clients in our Thought Leader Academy on creating...2021-04-0640 min
CHATS with GiGi#78 Let's talk MINDSET! Feat: Diane ForsterLet's talk mindset! You know this is my jam and the main focus of the coaching programs and services we offer at Seizing Happy. So today we're diving deep into the topic with special guest Diane Forster. Diane is an Award-Winning Inventor, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, TV Host, Podcaster, Intentional Living Expert and Re-Invention Specialist. She works with clients privately and helps you clear away mindset blocks and limiting beliefs that can block you from reaching your full potential in business, life and relationships.Be sure to follow Diane on Instagram @DianeForsterOfficialIf...2021-03-2521 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesWhy We're #ChoosingWomensVoices - and You Should Too with Carol Cox and Diane DiazLast March 2020, as part of Women’s History Month, I released this episode and our challenge called #ChoosingWomensVoices. This content and challenge is just as relevant today, so this is an excellent opportunity to listen again or to listen for the first time. I’m taking this opportunity myself to audit the podcasts I listen to, the books I read, and the people I follow to make sure there are a preponderance of women’s voices and of diverse women’s voices. This all started towards the end of 2019 when I was listening to a wel...2021-03-1636 min
The Well Done LifeWho Are You? Defining Your BrandThis week we're welcoming Diane Diaz to the pod. Diane is a Speaking Coach and Personal Brand Strategist with Speaking Your Brand®. Diane regularly speaks on personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and women's empowerment. Dianehas a Master's degree in Business Administration, with years of experience in branding, marketing, and public speaking. She is also an Ironman triathlete and enjoys fitness and listening to podcasts.Social & Contact Info:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianediazspeaker/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/Email: diane@speakingyourbrand.comWebsite: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/Speaking Your Brand " Brave. Bold. B...2021-03-0753 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesTop Takeaways from Our Speaking CoachesGet ready for a value-packed and heartfelt episode with key takeaways you can use as you think about your thought leadership message and signature talk and putting yourself out there. This is a round table discussion with our speaking coaches who work with our clients in our Thought Leader Academy and with the speakers for our upcoming Brave. Bold. Beyond. Live Virtual Summit. Joining me in this episode are Diane Diaz, Marie Fiebach, and Joy Spencer. We talk about: The shifts we’ve seen our clients go through over the past few mo...2021-03-0243 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe 4 Types of Talks You Need as a Speaker and Thought Leader with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals & Planning Series]I talk quite a bit on this podcast about signature talks - why you should have one and what goes into one. Your signature talk is your foundation for your brand message and story. It showcases who you are, what you do, who you do it for, and why it matters. We’ve worked with our clients for the past 5 years to help them create their signature talk, which they’ve used for presentations (in-person and virtually) for brand awareness, lead generation, keynotes, and TEDx talks. In this episode, Diane Diaz and I...2020-12-2935 minThe Well Done LifeCan't We All Just Get Along I'm pleased to welcome Lesley Batson, Diane Diaz, Tiffany Scott, and Tee-Ta Walker back to the podcast. We talk about everything from current feelings, constitutional amendments, all the way to healing what has been revealed. Please like, share, subscribe, & review this episode :-).Article about times Elections have been contested in American History: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/rigged-vote-four-us-presidential-elections-contested-results-180961033/Article about Justice Department Fast Tracking Federal Executions: https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/27/politics/federal-execution-new-rule-firing-squads/index.html Deets on my guests:Diane Diaz: Diane is...2020-12-131h 17Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesYear in Review: What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals & Planning Series]Although 2020 didn’t end up going quite as planned (understatement of the year), there are lessons I’ve taken from it that have made me and Speaking Your Brand as a business stronger and more resilient. In this episode, Diane Diaz and I talk about: The impact COVID had on the business and our plans for the year The value of constraints What worked and what didn’t work this year 5 big lessons from 2020 (these are not the obvious ones) My commitments and strategic priorities What’s coming in 2021 This episode is the first in...2020-12-0140 minThe Well Done LifeWhere Do We Go From Here?This week I'm honored to bring some perspective in the storm of this election. I'm honored to welcome Diane Diaz, Lesley Batson, Queen LaLa, Tiffany Scott, and Tee-Ta Walker to the pod. These ladies are accomplished and open to having open conversations around race, trauma, and what we need to do to move forward. Here's the deets on my guests:Diane Diaz: Diane is a Speaking Coach and Personal Brand Strategist with Speaking Your Brand®. Diane regularly speaks on personal branding, LinkedIn strategy, and women's empowerment. Diane has a Master's degree in...2020-11-081h 11Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesWhy Our Summit Was the Best Virtual Event Experience People Have Had with Carol Cox and Diane DiazThe live virtual summit that we hosted a couple of weeks ago was a smashing success. Attendees told us that it was the best virtual event they’ve even been to; some even said it was the best event, in person or virtual. And the stats prove it: the average watch time was nearly 3 hours. People told us they planned to pop in for an hour and ended up staying for the entire time! In this episode, we talk about why we think that was. As a speaker, you’ll learn takea...2020-10-2731 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesOur Opening and Closing Speeches from Our Brave. Bold. Beyond. Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Storytelling Series]What an incredible day we had last week for our Brave. Bold. Beyond. live virtual summit! Our speakers truly embodied being brave and bold. There were tears and laughter, mic drops and raised hands. In this episode, you get to hear the audio from my opening keynote and Diane Diaz’s closing speech. (In next week’s episode, Diane and I are going to talk about our takeaways from the summit, to help you as a speaker and as an event organizer, should you decide to host an event as your thoug...2020-10-2035 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesBehind the Scenes of Planning Our Virtual Summit with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Use Your Voice Series]What’s it like to plan an event in only 8 weeks? We’re about to find out! Our live virtual summit takes place on October 15. Register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/summit (it’s free!). This is a one-of-a-kind event: a mix of TED-style 10-minute talks plus panel discussions so you can learn how to craft a stellar speech and build your thought leadership platform. I’ve coached a number of TEDx speakers over the years and love the format of short, impactful talks that center around a big idea and a powerful personal...2020-09-0836 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies[Coaching] Identifying a Container for Your Message and Content with Diane Diaz and Brenda Reiss [Thought Leadership Series]A few weeks ago in episode 184, I talked about the five elements that thought leaders have. One of these elements is what I call a *container* for their message and content. What happens as content creators and speakers is that we create pieces of content here and there. What makes the content more impactful is when there’s a participatory project or initiative, a container, that your audience can get involved with and carry with them, which means it’s more memorable and shareable. In this on-air coaching call, listen in as S...2020-08-2550 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesYou Say You Want to be a Thought Leader: What That Really Means & How to Find Your Voice with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Finding Your Voice Series]Have you struggled to figure out what to say, whether it's on a social media post or in a presentation? Have you stopped yourself from sharing something because you weren't sure what the reaction would be? Do you feel like there's something deeper, more meaningful, more impactful you want to say, but you haven't quite been able to tease it out? Do you feel stuck in your business and marketing and haven't been able to break through the online noise? As business owners, we're used to being marketers: crafting a message...2020-07-071h 01Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesThe Work of Anti-Racism as White Women with Carol Cox and Diane DiazThis is a conversation for white women about our role and privilege in a racist and white supremacist society and the work *we* need to do. As Kamala Harris said in a recent tweet: “The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor are not isolated incidents. They are the result of systematic racism that has existed for generations.” I’ve seen on social media from white women that they’re uncertain and scared about what to say. Yes, it can feel risky to speak up, to say something, to not be silent.2020-06-0233 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies5 Types of Webinars You Can Do to Grow Your Business and Visibility with Carol Cox and Diane DiazDo you have a strategy for your webinars? Do you know whether you should make a direct sales pitch on your webinar - or use it to build brand awareness and visibility? What's the difference between presenting to your own audience vs. someone else's? Can you get paid to do webinars? Knowing why you're doing a webinar and what to expect from it can provide clarity around the content to present, give you confidence when delivering it, AND see how it fits into your overall marketing strategy. We covered...2020-05-051h 13Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesReimagining Our Businesses, Industries, and Public Speaking with Carol Cox and Diane DiazWe've been hosting virtual office hours on Zoom for our clients and it's been so good to chat, commiserate about the situation we're all in, and talk about strategies for our businesses. One of the women remarked that she appreciated coming on because none of us was in a state of fear. Instead, we're focused on how we can meet our clients and audiences where they're at and innovate around our businesses. This pandemic and the economic fallout is going to affect the speaking and events business (it already has), which means it’s a...2020-03-3145 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHow to Repurpose Your In-Person Presentation into an Engaging Webinar with Carol Cox and Diane DiazHave you attended a boring or poorly done webinar? Tune into this episode to hear webinar audience engagement in action! This episode is the audio from a live webinar we did last week. If you’d like to see the video recording with the slides, register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/webinar/. With many of us having speaking engagements and in-person workshops postponed or canceled because of Covid-19, offering webinars or virtual workshops can be an excellent way to provide value to your audience. You don’t have to start f...2020-03-2459 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesWhy We're #ChoosingWomensVoices - and You Should Too with Carol Cox and Diane DiazI was listening to a well-known, very popular male podcaster a few months ago and he put me over the edge when he said something like this (I'm paraphrasing): "Some people tell me I should have more diverse guests - women and people of color - but I don't think that should be a criteria for who I invite. I want the best person on a given topic no matter their gender or race." And at that moment, I hit stop, unsubscribed, and deleted his show from my podcast app. 🤯 (You'll hear who it was...2020-03-0333 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesDealing with Uncertainty and Fear When Public Speaking [Mindset Series]Public speaking can certainly bring about nerves and uncertainty, whether you’re a new speaker or you’ve been speaking a while and want to try something new on stage or with a larger audience. In this episode, Diane Diaz and I talk about: The improv class we’re taking and what we’ve learned so far that can help you Our own personal experiences of feeling uncertain about new experiences How Diane is approaching hiking part of the Appalachian Trail next year (bears, oh my!) How I’m approaching writing my book proposal and book this year...2020-02-0432 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesA Different Way of Setting and Achieving Your Speaking Goals with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Goals & Planning Series]Before you ask yourself *what* goals you want to achieve as a speaker, ask yourself *who* do you want to *be* as a speaker and then what do you need to do to become that? Taking on that identity is what will make the goals real to you. This has been so helpful to me because traditional goal setting has never worked that well. I’d make a goal, like guesting on 2 podcasts a month or doing 1 speaking engagement a month. But, I never felt truly motivated to keep pursuing them. I’...2019-12-0340 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesYou Need to Create a Framework with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Frameworks Series]When you hear “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs,” does a shape come to mind? How about “sales funnel?” These are both examples of frameworks. Having a framework is a tremendous asset for your business - you can use it for sales conversations, on your website and marketing materials, and of course for your presentations. Frameworks help us to organize information, visualize a process, and remember it. A framework can be represented by a visual shape (triangle, circle, roadmap), an acronym (e.g., I.D.E.A.L. story ingredients - see epis...2019-11-0540 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesComparing Political Speeches from Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Warren, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [Storytelling Series]What can we learn from political speeches to apply to our own presentations? Quite a bit! For this episode, we watched speeches given by former First Lady Michelle Obama, Senator and Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (known as AOC). I’m joined by one of our speaking coaches Diane Diaz as we talk about the similarities and differences in their speeches, including: Understanding who their real audience is Using certain stories and historical references to relate to their audience The impact of visual imagery when telling a story Repetition of...2019-10-0146 min
Scott Diaz PodcastScott Diaz Presents Otherside 007 - All Back To MineOtherside 007 journeys across various styles of house with nods to UK Garage, 2-Step, Electronica and Jungle / Drum & Bass and is a collection of some of my favourite records to share. 'All Back To Mine' is based on the kind of vibes you'd hear if you came back to my place after the club or maybe for the pre-party, and is a good representation of some of my influences, musical heroes and/or most nostalgic moments throughout the years.
TRACKLIST:
Doc Daneeka - I Promise (Feat. Seven Davis Jr)
Andy Hart, Francis Inferno Orchestra - D2ME
Scott Diaz - The...2019-08-242h 49Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies7 Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting Paid to Speak with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz [Money Series]As we gain more experience as speakers and build our platforms, many of us want to get paid to speak. But, we don't know where to start - or we're asking to be paid and hearing "it's not in our budget." In this episode, I’m joined by one of our speaking coaches Diane Diaz to talk about 7 reasons why you aren’t getting paid to speak - and what to do to change it. A few of the reasons may seem obvious (not knowing to ask to be paid in the first plac...2019-08-0645 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesDeconstructing a Keynote: Writing, Preparation, and Delivery with Carol Cox and Diane DiazIn the last episode, I talked about pushing past your speaking plateau - what happens when we get to a certain point in our skillset, it’s a comfortable place, but we’re no longer progressing or challenging ourselves, and I shared some ways you can get past your plateau. That’s where my guest today, Diane Diaz, was in her speaking journey. You may recognize Diane - she’s been on the podcast a couple times this year and she’s one of the speaking coaches here at Speaking Your Brand. Diane does quite...2019-05-0751 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesHow to Put On a Winning Workshop with Carol Cox and Diane DiazThis episode is jam-packed with what you need to know to put on your own paid workshop. I recently co-hosted a workshop on Personal Branding and Visibility with Diane Diaz, founder of The Brand Teacher and a Speaking Your Brand coach. From deciding on the topic and price to selling seats to determining the agenda, we lay it all out for you, so you can successfully put on your own paid workshop. We talk about: Deciding on the topic and content based on who your ideal clients are and your offer Determining...2019-02-2640 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesGet More Speaking Opportunities with a Powerful Personal Brand with Diane DiazWe hear the term “personal brand” a lot, but do we know exactly what it means and how to use our personal brand to get more speaking opportunities? Imagine getting requests from organizers to speak at their conferences and events without you having to pitch them and, even better, getting paid speaking engagements. That’s what having a powerful personal brand can do for you. My guest in this episode, Diane Diaz, has experienced exactly that that as she’s built her personal brand both online and offline. We talk about: What...2019-02-0544 min
Take The LeadThe Art Of Persuasion with Jay Heinrichs and Digital Innovation with Claire Díaz-OrtizBeing persuasive is a very important skill. Rhetoric, a form of persuasion, was one of the original liberal arts and was considered to be the most important thing for a future leader of an empire to learn. Jay Heinrichs, author of the New York Times bestseller, Thank You for Arguing: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion, says rhetoric is the fastest growing discipline in higher education today. What it comes down to is the ability to bring people together and allow them to make choices. Jay says it’s a great wa...2018-08-1359 min
The Lounge PodcastDiane Diaz on Personal Branding and Archetypes for L&D ProfessionalsPersonal brand...you've likely heard or seen the phrase, but may not realize the impact it can have on both your personal life and your professional career. Taking care of your personal brand, and nurturing it can make the difference in getting that next promotion or new job.
My friend Diane Diaz joins me to discuss the impact your personal brand can have on you and why we need to care about how we use social media.
In this episode
What is a personal brand
the 3-C's of personal branding
what your brand says about you
how to "show up"...2018-06-0549 minSpeaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and StrategiesGetting Paid to Speak and Negotiating Speaker FeesHow can you get your first paid speaking engagement? How do you figure out what to charge and how to negotiate? In this episode, you’ll hear from 7 women entrepreneurs and speakers who share how they got their first paid speaking engagement. I also share how I got my first paid gig for Speaking Your Brand and how I got paid to be a political analyst on TV news. There are lots of great reasons to speak for free and I speak for free several times a year for: Brand awareness Credibility bu...2018-05-1536 min
Biz Women RockWhat is Your Branding Archetype with Diane Diaz of The Brand TeacherWhat is a Branding Archetype and why is knowing yours such a phenomenal, practical tool to help you in your business?
Those are the questions we’re answering on today’s episode. I brought on the incredible Diane Diaz of The Brand Teacher. I’ve seen just how passionate and talented she is at helping women entrepreneurs clarifying their BRANDS so they can better communicate their message to the world and thus, attract more clients to them.2018-04-1639 min
Biz Women RockWhat is Your Branding Archetype with Diane Diaz of The Brand TeacherWhat is a Branding Archetype and why is knowing yours such a phenomenal, practical tool to help you in your business? Those are the questions we’re answering on today’s episode. I brought on the incredible Diane Diaz of The Brand Teacher. She’s been a member of the Biz Women Rock community for a while, came to the 2017 Retreat and has since been a member of the Biz Women Rock Academy. And through her involvement, I’ve seen just how passionate and talented she is at helping women entrepreneurs clarifying their BRANDS so they can bet...2018-04-1639 min
Your Next Chapter - step into the next version of you62 Developing a strong Personal Brand - Diane DiazHow do you see your personal brand? How do others perceive you? How can you align the two for Brand Clarity? Diane Diaz, the Brand Teacher shares how you can develop distinct brand personality, clarity and alignment in an episode that’s rich with insights and guidance for all Next Chapter Businesswomen. If you are enjoying this show, please take a moment to review the Next Chapter Podcast in iTunes - your feedback is hugely appreciated and very helpful. If you have not left an iTunes review before and are not quite sure how to, I've created a pa...2017-09-261h 11Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies[Coaching] Taking Your Speaking to the Next Level with Diane DiazDiane Diaz is the founder of The Brand Teacher and a self-described brand geek. She worked in the corporate world for 15 years doing marketing and branding and now teaches branding classes at the same university where I teach, which is how I met Diane 8 years ago. Diane has been doing speaking engagements during the past year at local networking groups and is now ready to take her speaking to the next level. In this episode, Diane and I strategize about how she - and you - can do that. We talk about: How branding...2017-02-2344 min