Best Democratic Office of Communications Podcasts (2024)

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399: Be a Voice of Change: How to Communicate Transformational Leadership with Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young [Executive Speaking Series] 40:00

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We’re continuing our new podcast series on Executive Speaking! This episode is full of inspiration and practical insights if you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, embrace transformation, and make meaningful connections. Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and the importance of show…

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398: Storytelling for Leaders: Crafting Narratives that Inspire and Persuade [Executive Speaking Series] 50:06

4d ago50:06

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We’re continuing our new podcast series around Executive Speaking! Today we’re diving into storytelling for leaders, especially in a business, corporate, or academic environment. We’ve been led to believe that stories aren’t appropriate in “professional” business or academic environments. But, that’s when stories can be the most impactful! This epi…

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LGBTQ Caucus Raises Awareness During Pride Month 23:15

8d ago23:15

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2024 Legislative & Budget Priorities 2024 #1 Priority Legislation AB 1955 (Ward, LGBTQ Caucus) – SAFETY Act The Support Academic Futures & Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act), would strengthen existing California protections against forced outings of LGBTQ+ students in schools; provide critical resources for parents and families of LGBTQ+ …

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397: Speak to Lead: Elevating Your Executive Presence [Executive Speaking Series] 16:01

11d ago16:01

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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 …

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396: Creating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCullough 38:53

18d ago38:53

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Are you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements? Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads to paid s…

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395: The Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads 30:59

25d ago30:59

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Sharing personal stories are essential for memorable and impactful presentations. How specific should your stories be? How do you connect your story to your overall message and framework? This is exactly what we work on with our Thought Leader Academy clients in their VIP Day to create their signature talk. You’ll hear two of our recent grads, Cind…

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394: Getting Buy-In from Your Audience on Your Message: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads 38:35

1M ago38:35

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The essence of persuasive communication is about getting your audience on board with your ideas. But, it's not about throwing out facts or making logical points; it requires connecting with your audience on an emotional level, understanding their needs and concerns, and addressing them effectively. By sharing personal stories, using relatable examp…

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393: The Kind of Speakers that Get the Best Feedback and Referrals [Speak with Confidence Series] 18:41

1M ago18:41

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We’re finishing up our new podcast series called Speak with Confidence. When you speak at conferences and events, you want to do a great job, get great feedback from the audience, and get referrals and invitations to other speaking gigs. This is how I’ve gotten so many speaking invitations over the years - event organizers are oftentimes in the aud…

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The Golden Grays – Aging in California 26:23

2M ago26:23

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The month of May is Older Californians Month. This year California is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the trend setting California Department of Aging. With that in mind we’re featuring a conversation with Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee and California Department of Aging Director Susan DeM…

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392: Why I No Longer "Teach from the Stage" [Speak with Confidence Series] 19:52

2M ago19:52

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My goal with this current podcast series called “Speak with Confidence” is to boost your confidence by getting you to think differently about speaking, whether it’s getting comfortable with impromptu speaking (episode 390) or claiming your identity as a speaker (episode 391). I know you want to be an impactful speaker, to share your important messa…

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391: Claiming Your Identity as a Speaker and Thought Leader [Speak with Confidence Series] 16:44

2M ago16:44

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There have been so many times I’ve heard clients tell me, “I’m not a speaker.” Yet they’ve delivered keynotes and been paid thousands of dollars to do so. They’re invited to speak at conferences. They’ve taught classes and workshops for years. They give presentations at work. What’s going on? Why do they resist calling themselves a speaker? Why do …

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390: Impromptu Speaking: How to Prepare and Feel Confident in Any Situation [Speak with Confidence Series] 18:12

2M ago18:12

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Are you the kind of speaker who loves to have everything prepared in advance? Perhaps you even have your entire presentation scripted out nearly word for word and you have detailed notes for every slide that you rely on? Well, I have a challenge for you: getting more comfortable with impromptu speaking. As a speaker and as a leader, both impromptu …

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2M ago23:14

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389: Empowering Women in the Age of AI with Denise Musselwhite 36:51

2M ago36:51

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We're continuing the series we've been doing this month all around inspiring you to use your voice, no matter what your topic or your industry. If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that I've been really excited about artificial intelligence and ChatGPT and all of the ways AI can help us both personally and professionally. …

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Building Better Foster Care 18:14

2M ago18:14

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California’s foster care system is in desperate need of an upgrade. The list of problems is long…and the outcomes for foster youth have been poor in far too many cases. May is Foster Care Awareness Month so we sat down with Assemblymember Dr. Cory Jackson, a leading voice in the effort to improve the child welfare system, to talk about what needs t…

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Accepts_The_Dept_Of_Defense_Medal_For_Distinguished_Public_Service 32:28

2M ago32:28

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388: What Makes a Stand-Out Conference Speaking Proposal and Presentation with Cathy McPhillips 31:32

3M ago31:32

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Many conferences get hundreds of speaker submissions. How can you make yours stand out so it gets selected? Then, once you do get selected, how do you make sure you deliver an engaging presentation at the conference? That’s what I talk about with my guest Cathy McPhillips, who is Chief Growth Officer at the Marketing AI Institute. Along with the vi…

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Farewell_Speech_To_The_American_People_From_The_Oval_Office 20:52

3M ago20:52

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387: Escaping the Ivory Tower: Stepping into Thought Leadership for Greater Impact with Laura McGuire, EdD 43:56

3M ago43:56

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I talk quite a bit on this podcast about "the expert trap" and how so many of us get stuck teaching and training and don't step into thought leadership. This applies not only to those of us who are entrepreneurs, but of course to all the academics out there as well (hand raised!). This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate a…

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3M ago21:01

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386: The Power of the Performing Arts to Find and Use Your Voice with Theresa Smith-Levin 34:12

3M ago34:12

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A couple of months ago, I attended an event to honor non-profits. What was really cool was that each non-profit had 2-½ minutes to share their story. When my guest Theresa Smith-Levin, founder of Central Florida Vocal Arts, shared her story, I was instantly inspired and I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Our conversation is a testament to the…

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385: Leading with Story in Your Talks [Roundtable] 42:16

3M ago42:16

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You know how powerful storytelling is in your presentations and talks. How can you go about integrating your stories in a way that truly connects you to your audiences? There is no *one way* to integrate stories into your talks. Your story can be central to your talk or it can be a supporting element. You can play with the timeline of the story - s…

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384: How to Tackle a Big Global Issue in Your Thought Leadership and Talks with Neha Pathak, MD 32:13

3M ago32:13

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If you’ve ever felt like your topic or message may be overwhelming to your audience or the issue you want to address is a really big one and you’re not sure how your audience is going to relate to it or know how to take action, you’re going to appreciate this conversation. My guest is Dr. Neha Pathak, a physician and lead medical editor at WebMD, w…

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Growing Renters Caucus Amplifies Tenants’ Voices 23:59

3M ago23:59

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New Bill Stops Landlords from Denying Housing to Tenants with Pets The chair of the California Legislative Renters Caucus, Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) has introduced legislation that prohibits blanket pet bans in rental units in California. AB 2216 will require landlords to have reasonable reason(s) for not allowing a pet in a rental unit and only…

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383: Using Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads [Part 2] 44:57

3M ago44:57

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You heard half of our latest Thought Leader Academy grads deliver a 10-minute section of their signature talk last week on episode 381, now you get to hear the other three. In this episode, our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz hosts Maria Flynn, Karen Williams, and Brigette Serfaty, PharmD. You’ll hear how they’ve incorporated their thought leadershi…

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382: 3 Signs You're Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking 26:01

3M ago26:01

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I know you want to grow your business and brand and have a bigger impact as a thought leader. But, as high-achieving women, there are beliefs we have that get us stuck in the expert trap. We believe that we need to teach/train to provide value; that training content is what our audience wants; and our identity is tied to seeing ourselves as the exp…

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381: Using Their Voices: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads [Part 1] 45:24

4M ago45:24

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Want to know what it’s like to create a signature talk with us? There’s no better way than to hear our Thought Leader Academy grads deliver a 10-minute section of their talks! You’ll hear how they’ve incorporated storytelling and their frameworks into their talks. We’ll also have a roundtable discussion about what they’ve learned from being in the …

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Addresses_The_World_Affairs_Council_In_Springfield_Massachusetts 38:22

4M ago38:22

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380: Building Your Speaker Brand Separate From Your Corporate Identity with Sandy Robinson 37:12

4M ago37:12

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The power of women’s voices doesn’t just relate to women who own and run their own businesses; it’s also for women who work in corporate spaces. Building your personal brand and speaker brand separate from your corporate identity can give you a voice and mission that has a greater impact beyond the day-to-day work you do in your job. In this episod…

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379: How to Develop Stage Presence and Build Confidence as a Speaker [Roundtable] 33:49

4M ago33:49

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We held our in-person speaking intensive last week in Orlando and it was so much fun! Over three days, the women who attended worked on their speaking segments, practiced them on our stage with our coaching and feedback, and then had their segments professionally filmed on the final day. Oh, and there were dance parties and improv exercises through…

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4M ago3:35

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378: The Power of Women's Voices and Stories to Change the World 24:00

4M ago24:00

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What’s an early memory of using your voice? That's the question we kicked off our recent 3-day in-person client retreat with - and the women’s answers were incredibly powerful. March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day (#IWD2024), so this episode is about the power of women’s voices and stories to change the world. F…

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Addresses_The_Nation_On_The_Results_Of_The_Summit_With_Gorbachev 19:46

4M ago19:46

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377: What 7 Years of Podcasting Has Taught Me about Personal Branding and Thought Leadership 15:35

4M ago15:35

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This week is the 7-year anniversary of the Speaking Your Brand podcast! Thank you for being a listener, for sending me emails when an episode particularly resonates with you, and for sharing the podcast with others. Podcasting every week for the past seven years has taught me a lot. I'm incredibly grateful to all the women who’ve been guests for sh…

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Black History Month and Healing the Trauma 22:55

4M ago22:55

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Throughout the month of February extra focus is on the history of African-Americans, as the country marks Black History Month. For more than 50 years, the California Legislative Black Caucus has been at the forefront of efforts to make sure the real history of Black America is told and improve the lives of Blacks in California. Assemblymember Lori …

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4M ago11:28

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Promises_Continuing_Aid_To_The_Freedom_Fighters_In_Central_America 7:47

4M ago7:47

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376: Use the Secrets of Comedy for Better Storytelling and Delivery in Your Talks 35:45

4M ago35:45

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Integrating humor into your talks can seem daunting or even unimportant, but it's an essential element to use to connect with your audience. Recently, Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, delivered a 5-minute stand-up comedy set live on stage (!). You don’t have to add jokes or stand-up routines to your presentations. But, you can learn from the se…

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5M ago3:03

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375: How to Use AI to Amplify Your Superpowers and Prepare You to Show Up Anywhere with Stacey Hines 44:58

5M ago44:58

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Get ready for a fun and energizing conversation! Have you ever thought of using AI tools like ChatGPT to *amplify* what you’re already good at? How about having ChatGPT coach you on how to prepare to show up in *any* room? These case studies are just two of the ones that my guest Stacey Hines and I talk about. Like me, Stacey has a background in IT…

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Press_Conference_During_The_International_Economic_Summit_In_Venice 30:39

5M ago30:39

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374: Using Your Voice to Create Change in Yourself and Your Industry with Karen Williams 40:40

5M ago40:40

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Karen Williams, also known as the Black Visual Queen. Karen, a skilled photo director, sat down with our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, to talk about her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, her advocacy for more diversity in the photography industry, and her experience in crafting her impactfu…

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373: From Free to Fee: How to Get an ROI from Speaking [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 29:19

5M ago29:19

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You love speaking, so you’re happy to say “yes!” when someone invites you to speak. It feels great connecting with the audience and hearing how much they enjoyed your presentation. Yet, are you getting an ROI from it? Are you generating leads and/or getting paid directly to speak? I’ve been speaking throughout my career, in various industries, from…

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State_Of_The_Union_Address 34:45

5M ago34:45

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Democrats_Response_To_State_Of_The_Union_Address_By_Jim_Wright_And_Robert_Byrd 24:14

5M ago24:14

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372: Handle Tech Glitches, Q&A Conference Sessions, and Panels with Confidence [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 26:44

5M ago26:44

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Today we’re talking about how to handle when things go wrong or unexpected or when you can’t plan every last thing. The more you speak, something will go wrong or something will happen that you didn’t plan for. The A/V doesn’t work, so you have no slides to show. You get asked a question by an audience member during Q&A that stumps you. You’re on a…

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New Committee Investigating the Rise in Retail Theft 21:26

6M ago21:26

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California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has announced the formation of a new Select Committee on Retail Theft, and has named Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) as Committee Chair. The Select Committee is comprised of bipartisan members from across the state, including from areas most impacted by retail theft. The committee will pr…

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371: What to Include in Your Speaker Video Reel and Speaker Page [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 12:42

6M ago12:42

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We’re continuing our podcast series to help you Level Up Your Speaking in 2024. As you work to build your speaker brand and begin applying and pitching to speak at more events and conferences, there are two things that will be helpful for you to have - one is a speaker video reel and the other is a speaker page on your website. You want to make sur…