397: Speak to Lead: Elevating Your Executive Presence [Executive Speaking Series]

Have you ever been captivated by a speaker who seems to effortlessly command the room, inspiring everyone with their words and presence?

That’s the magic of executive presence combined with powerful public speaking.

Whether you're leading a team or an organization or a workshop, whether you're presenting to 20, 200, or 2000 people, your ability to communicate your ideas clearly, get buy-in from your audience, and deliver with energy and confidence can make all the difference.

But here's the thing: Executive presence doesn't simply materialize overnight. Nor is it the exclusive domain of the naturally charismatic. It's an art that can be cultivated, and one of the most powerful tools for doing so is honing your presentation and storytelling skills.

In this new podcast series on executive speaking, we'll explore how you can elevate your executive presence through impactful communication.

This series is perfect if you work at a company and are looking to enhance your leadership skills.

If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll also get a lot out of this series by learning how to effectively convey your vision and inspire your team and your audiences.

We know that we want to see more women in positions of influence on boards, on leadership teams, in politics, and in business. Executive presence matters.

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/397/

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Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/

Check out our trainings for companies and organizations: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/trainings/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 394: Getting Buy-In from Your Audience on Your Message: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads
• Episode 395: The Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads
• Episode 390: Impromptu Speaking: How to Prepare and Feel Confident in Any Situation

• Episode 382: 3 Signs You're Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking

Become Bookable Live Online Workshop - April 15, 2026
If you want to speak more but you’re not sure where to start or your efforts haven’t produced the results you want, I’m hosting a live online workshop called “Become Bookable: How to Get Speaking Invitations” on Wednesday, April 15th.

A lot of brilliant women assume they just need to pitch themselves more. But the real reason speakers get invited isn’t because they pitch harder — it’s because they’re positioned as bookable.

In this 3-hour interactive workshop live on Zoom, I’ll show you how speakers actually get invited — and help you clarify the positioning that makes event organizers say yes.

As a podcast listener, use the coupon code “Podcast100” to save $100 on your registration.

Learn more and register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/bookable