Expertise Alone Doesn’t Get You Booked as a Speaker - Here's What Does
If people leave your talk thinking, “She really knows her stuff,” that feels good. But it doesn’t necessarily make you memorable, referable, or bookable.In this fourth and final episode of my Expert T...
20 Jul 29min
From Workshop Leader to National Conference Speaker: Corrin McCloskey’s Thought Leadership Journey
If you love facilitating workshops and trainings, but you know there’s something more you want to say, this episode is for you.My guest is Corrin McCloskey, a healthcare executive, speaker, writer, an...
13 Jul 27min
3 Ways AI Can Hurt Your Public Speaking, and 3 Ways It Can Help
I love using AI, and I use it almost every day. But when it comes to thought leadership, talks, and presentations, I’ve also seen how easy it is for AI to pull us into a new version of the Expert Trap...
6 Jul 23min
The Expert Trap: Why Great Speakers Don't Become Thought Leaders
Have you ever given a talk that people loved in the moment but nothing happened afterward?The audience took notes. They told you how valuable your presentation was. But you didn't get the next speakin...
29 Jun 11min
Why Your Audience Loves Your Talk But Doesn't Hire You
You can give a great presentation, get lots of compliments afterward, and still walk away with zero leads.Why? Because most speakers approach their talks like teachers instead of marketers.In this epi...
25 Jun 34min
Your Signature Talk Is More Than a Presentation - It's Your Marketing Engine
Your marketing may not be broken. It may just be missing a signature talk.In this episode, Diane Diaz and I share why speaking is one of the most effective marketing tools available today and why a we...
22 Jun 20min
How to Find the Perfect Name for Your Book, Framework, or Business with Brand Strategist Rebeca Arbona
How do you name a book, a framework, or even a business in a way that captures the essence of what you do?After struggling with the title of my book for years, I turned to brand strategist and naming ...
15 Jun 35min
Want More Speaking Gigs? Stop Relying on Applications Alone
You may be closer to your next speaking opportunity than you think.With so many people submitting speaker applications and using AI to generate proposals, standing out has become harder than ever. But...
8 Jun 31min
