428: How to Keep Momentum in Your Business and Visibility When Everything Feels Uncertain

Do you feel like hitting pause when everything around you feels uncertain?

Whether it's the economy, politics, AI, or just the general state of flux we're all living in, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. You’re not alone - I’ve been feeling it too.

In this episode, Diane Diaz and I talk candidly about what we've been noticing in ourselves, our clients, and the conversations we're having behind the scenes here at Speaking Your Brand. Spoiler alert: pausing too long or isolating yourself isn't the answer.

Instead, we share:

• Why action creates clarity and how to act your way to right thinking

• A behind-the-scenes look at how we’re navigating uncertainty at Speaking Your Brand

• How in-person speaking engagements and networking are helping us build momentum

• Why now is the best time to connect and take action (even if you’re an introvert)

• How to experiment and refresh your offerings without overwhelm

• What to do when ChatGPT gives you too many ideas (yes, really!)

If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode is your invitation to move from “What now?” to “What’s next?”

Let this episode be the boost you need to keep showing up, sharing your message, and stepping into your next level.

Plus, we share about our upcoming in-person workshop in Orlando, Narrative that Sells, and how it’s designed to help you attract clients, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership visibility by creating and practicing your signature talk.

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Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/428/

Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/

Sign up for our Narrative That Sells in-person messaging and speaking workshop in Orlando on June 5th = https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/workshop/

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

Connect on LinkedIn:

• Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox

• Diane Diaz = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediaz/

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 421: 100x Your Speaking in a Day: Insights from Our Recent In-Person Workshop

• Episode 413: Design and Deliver Workshops that Get You Leads and Clients

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