From Blank Page to On Stage: What It’s Like to Create and Practice a Talk in One Day

What if you could go from a completely blank page - or in this case, a blank poster board - to mapping out and practicing your signature talk… all in just one day?

That’s exactly what happened at our recent in-person Speaking Accelerator Workshop in Orlando, and in this episode, you’ll hear directly from three of the incredible women who participated: Lesline Pittman, Monica Mitchell, and Dr. Emma Jones.

You’ll get the behind-the-scenes scoop on what it’s like to go from idea to delivery in a single day (yes, it’s totally possible!) - including the unexpected improv exercises, vulnerable storytelling moments, and the real magic that happens when smart, passionate women come together to use their voice.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why each of them said “yes” to attending the workshop (even flying in from out of state!)

• How they went from “Can I really do this in one day?” to confidently practicing their talk on stage

• What it felt like to get feedback in real-time and push past perfectionism

• The power of sharing personal stories

• What they’re doing next with their talks and visibility efforts

You’ll also hear some powerful lessons about embracing vulnerability, escaping the “expert trap,” and why your story absolutely matters, even if others are talking about similar topics.

Whether you’ve been thinking about joining one of our in-person workshops or you just want some encouragement to get your own talk out of your head and into the world, this episode will inspire you to take that next bold step.

Our next 1-day Speaking Workshop is on October 30, 2025, in Downtown Orlando, Florida! If you’re ready to accelerate your growth as a speaker, gain hands-on feedback, and have a lot of fun, this is your chance. Learn more and grab your spot at https://www.SpeakingYourBrand.com/orlando/.

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/435/

Video from the live show: https://youtube.com/live/ZH73ckePBdo

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

Attend our 1-day speaking workshop in Orlando: https://www.SpeakingYourBrand.com/orlando/

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

Connect on LinkedIn:

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

• Emma Jones, MD = https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-jones-mdcoach/

• Monica Mitchell = https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmjmitchell/

• Lesline Pittman = https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslinepittman/

Related Podcast Episodes:

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

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