How to Be Visible in 2023

Being more visible isn’t just a social media strategy – it’s how you start to build the foundation of trust, connection, and authority as a speaker. So – what are some strategies that are especially relevant in 2023? Learn about 3 different approaches that help me show up with more confidence on a consistent basis.

Why Leaders Need to be Storytellers

Speakers are Leaders and Leaders are speakers… 

But what about the need for STORYTELLING as a leader? 

We have something to say – but a story to tell? 

And, are we willing to tell it? 

I want to make an argument for you why storytelling is THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL IN YOUR SPEAKING TOOLKIT. 

3 Strategies To Be A Storytelling Pro

There are some pro strategies I’ve seen the pro storytellers use that ANY of us can use… and it will greatly affect the impact of your stories! Check them out:

The Magic is in the Every Day, Speakers

Here’s the truth: If you can’t see the magic in the every day, you won’t have a story to tell. But when we can see wonder and magic in the every day – and articulate its meaning – the stories will leap out at you, and those stories will move people.

Which Story Do I Share?

One of the biggest questions speakers ask themselves before starting a talk is… which story do I tell? We know stories are essential and powerful – but WHICH story can determine how well your audience connects with you and your idea. Check out this week’s episode to learn the 8 qualities that can help you assess your story.

Three Things To Cut From Your Stories

I’m a BIG BELIEVER in editing! Editing is one of those skills as a speaker we don’t often talk about – but I think of editing as a leadership tool. It forces you to decide not just what you’re going to say -= but what you aren’t. It forces you to amok some decisions about what’s most important, most needed. 

And as I was thinking about how editing interacts with storytelling – I kept thinking of a few “extra” things that seem to creep up in people’s stories, and that just don’t help you make your point well. They get in the way – they slow you down – they confuse the audience – they make it harder to deliver – they keep you from really excelling at this art form. 

So – let’s dive in…. 3 things you need to cut from your story: 

The Biggest Hangup Most Storytellers Face

On today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about the biggest hangup I see again and again with speakers as they begin to develop their story…
And I want to get it out there so that you avoid this hangup…

And that is: telling a GENERIC story, that’s not really a story.

3 Essential Tools for Your Speaking Business

The speaking business can feel a little logistically complicated. There is a lot for us to be doing between showing up on social media and getting contracts out and writing content and more. There’s a lot happening.

So, I want to share with you three essential tools that have helped me in my business that might help you as well!

The (real) ROI of a Powerful Story

I believe in the power and value of story. But what’s the real VALUE of a story?
I’ve helped people tell a story that landed a multi-million dollar deal.
I’ve helped people tell a story that went viral on YouTube and Facebook.
I’ve helped peoples stand in their own vulnerable story, and watched it move an audience – impact people – CREATE the emotion and feeling that ushers in change.

So – let’s talk about the REAL ROI on a powerful story. www.speakingstory.com

Retro Episode with Jeff Goins

Have you ever met a fellow entrepreneur and thought: Yup, this person gets it. This person is going to do big stuff. This person is a thinker. Jeff Goins is absolutely that person. 

We’re going retro today and bringing back an oldie, but a goodie from a few years ago. This is my interview with speaker and author, Jeff Goins.