Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Got a dream project to make the world a better place and need buy in? Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts. You'll learn: 1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensuring your voice is heard and respected in meetings and sought after for key projects 2. How to expand your influence, to ...
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Podcast hosted by Chesterton Academy of St. Finbar in Charleston, SC, where we share the latest insights and inspiration taken from our experience in building this new school. Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. Our mission is to prepare our students to triumph over the materialism and despair that pervade our culture and to accept our Lord's offer to have life and have it abundantly. Our classical curriculum combines a broad liberal ...
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A Spanish and English hybrid podcast brought to you from Loras College by two LatinX students Andrew Martinez and Laura Brinez Camacho.
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More and more women are making an impact by starting businesses, running for office, and speaking up for what matters. Whether you want to craft a business presentation, a keynote, a workshop, or a TEDx talk, you’ll learn how to create compelling content, pitch conferences and organizations, and persuasively communicate your message to your audience. Listen in as Carol Cox, entrepreneur, and speaker, and TV Democratic political analyst, interviews and coaches purpose-driven women to shape th ...
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405: Advocating and Using Your Voice for Yourself with Laura Camacho, PhD
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If you're a high-performing woman who works in corporate and you’ve struggled to use your voice in an impactful way, this conversation is for you! Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz sits down with Laura Camacho, PhD, an executive communications strategist and host of the Speak Up podcast. Diane and Laura dive into the realities of climbing the corp…
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296: Stand Out As a Leader By Leveraging Your Natural Strengths as an Introvert to Increase Executive Presence
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You can actually command attention and inspire action by leaning into your natural strengths...If you know how. Are you a high-performing leader (including ICs) who struggles with speaking up in meetings, fearing that your introverted nature holds you back? This episode addresses your challenges head-on, offering practical techniques to enhance you…
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407: Building Your Speaking Platform as an Author (Even If You're an Introvert!) with Tiffany Hawk
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If you’re an author who wants to build your speaking platform for your book proposal or book or if you’re a speaker who wants to build your authority for your book proposal and book, you’re going to get so much out of this episode. My guest is my book coach Tiffany Hawk, who is a published author and who runs the Breakthrough Book Proposal Program.…
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295: 5 Insider Tips You Need to Speak Up in Meetings with Compelling Confidence & Executive Presence
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Ever walked out of a meeting wishing you had spoken up with more impact? You can turn every meeting into an opportunity to showcase your leadership and influence by adding more value. As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you understand the importance of making your voice heard. But in today's fast-paced corporate environment, the abil…
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294: Why Saying Less Actually Gives You More A-List Charisma & Executive Presence
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In today's competitive business environment, the ability to communicate with clarity and charisma isn't just an asset—it's a necessity for any leader aiming to influence and inspire. If you're a high-performing leader striving for excellence, you know that mastering communication is key to driving your team and projects forward. But are you tapping…
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02: What is classical Education and Why Do We Need It So Urgently?
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What is classical Education and Why Do We Need It So Urgently? Traditional education methods often fall short in equipping students with the critical thinking and moral grounding necessary to navigate complex challenges. Imagine a high school that not only addresses these gaps but also reinvigorates the core principles of classical education throug…
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293: How Neurodiversity and ADHD Traits Can Impact Your Executive Presence and/or Imposter Syndrome
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Neurodiversity and ADHD traits can significantly impact high-performing individuals in their leadership communication and confidence. Today we’re leaning into neurodiversity in leaders and learning strategies to manage these challenges effectively at work. By the end of this episode you’ll know: - How sometimes a diagnosis helps you understand why …
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406: Authenticity and Owning Your Story as Women with a Public Voice with Jennifer Adams and Sarah Henry
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The Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago this week and many Americans will be re-introduced to V.P. Kamala Harris when she delivers her speech on Thursday night. I have a background in local Democratic politics and have always been a strong supporter of women running for office. Earlier this summer, we held in-person workshops fo…
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292: 5 Silent Signals that Transmit Unstoppable Confident Executive Presence in Virtual Meetings
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People can tell how confident you are in a virtual meeting long before you say a word. Find out how to come out ahead with the right silent signals. As a highly conscientious high-performing business leader, projecting confidence in virtual meetings is crucial for leading effectively and maintaining a strong professional presence, especially in tod…
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291: Your A-List Charisma and Executive Presence Under Pressure Catapults Your Team's Performance And Morale
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Imagine staying so calm under pressure that it not only transforms your leadership but also catapults your team's performance and morale. As a high-performing leader, staying composed in the face of pushback and even attacks in a meeting is crucial. Today’s episode provides practical strategies to help you master this essential skill, ensuring your…
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290: Influence Like a CEO Using These 3 Communication Force Multiplier Skills
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To be in the Top 2% you need these 3 specific force multiplier skills. As a high-performing leader, you understand the frustration of seeing others advance while you stay stagnant. This episode addresses the critical disconnect between competence and confidence, providing actionable insights to enhance your self-promotion skills and achieve the rec…
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289: It's Not What You Talk About that Makes You Irresistibly Interesting
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Unlock the secret approach to making every conversation unforgettable and instantly captivating. If you're a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader (including ICs), you know that effective communication is crucial for your success. But did you know that there's a surprising approach that can make your conversations with anyone irresistible an…
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288: This One Thing You’re Doing Consistently Blocks Your A-List Charisma Ability to Inspire
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Too many people obsess about this and that’s literally blocking your influence. Are you focusing on the right aspects to truly inspire and engage your team? Today’s episode is inspired by the wisdom of A-Lister Angela Ahrendts, a business executive known for her transformative roles at Burberry (CEO) and Apple (SVP). (Note that the value of Burberr…
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01: The Surprising Behind the Scenes Story of the Chesterton Academy St. Finbar's
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Are you ready to discover a groundbreaking approach to high school education that blends classical wisdom with modern needs, and prepares students not just for college, but for a lifetime of leadership and purpose? Traditional education methods often fall short in equipping students with the critical thinking and moral grounding necessary to naviga…
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287: How Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Become the Introvert's Secret Weapon to Executive Presence
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Your perceived weakness might actually be your fast track to executive presence. As a highly-conscientious leader, you constantly strive for better performance and stronger influence. But what if the key to unlocking your next level of success lies in a simple shift in your communication style? This episode explores how effective listening, empathy…
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404: Break the Fourth Wall: Lessons from the Olympics, Kamala, and Shakespeare
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This is going to be a fun episode and hopefully get you thinking differently about the presentations and talks you give, whether you’re speaking to audiences of 20, 50, 100, 500, or more. What does it mean to "break the fourth wall" and should you do that as a speaker? The fourth wall is the imaginary wall at the front of the stage that separates t…
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286: 5 Powerful Situation-Specific Questions Insanely Successful Charismatic Leaders Ask
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Think telling people what to do makes you an effective leader? You’re wrong. As a highly-conscientious, high-performing professional, you’re constantly seeking ways to enhance your leadership skills and achieve better outcomes. This episode will show you how asking the right questions can transform your leadership, foster deeper relationships, and …
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285: How To Transform Setbacks into Confidence and Executive Presence using this A-List Charisma Mindset
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What can a former elementary school drug dealer and shooting victim teach you about executive presence and charisma? Uncover the unconventional strategies that transformed 50 Cent from a former drug dealer and shooting victim into a confident business mogul and master communicator. As a highly-conscientious business leader, you’re always seeking wa…
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284: The Surprising Advantages Your Introvert Personality Brings to Leadership
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Do you realize that more introverted high-performing leaders have a huge innate advantage in leading innovation amid uncertainty and change? Our crazy days are defined by constant change and disruption; leaders are facing unprecedented challenges like dealing with AI advancements, technological shifts, or post-pandemic transformations. Knowing how …
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403: From CEO to Author to Keynote Speaker: Make Opportunities Happen with Maria Flynn
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I’m thrilled to be joined by Maria Flynn, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and now the founder and CEO of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helps entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria’s journey from the CEO of Orbis Biosciences, which had a successful acquisition, to…
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283: Never Be Perceived as Dull at Work Again By Asking Yourself These 5 Questions
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Did you know that emotional ads are almost twice as likely to drive profit growth compared to purely data-driven ads? This research finding has profound implications for you. As a high-performer, you know the value of influence and recognition. Yet, in a world where everyone is vying for attention, being dull is THE SAME as being invisible. This ep…
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282: Skyrocket Your Influence and A-List Charisma Using Observational Wit like Jerry Seinfeld
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Ever wish you had that sharp observational wit and relatability like comedian Jerry Seinfeld? In today’s episode, we dive into some takeaways from famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s recent commencement speech at Duke University to help you be funnier and more charismatic. This episode is especially relevant for highly conscientious business leaders wh…
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281: Your Executive Presence & Confidence Largely Depends on How You Prepare
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Have you ever wondered how to transform your presentations into powerful tools of confident influence? In this episode of Speak Up, we dive into the strategies that turn a simple presentation into an opportunity to captivate and persuade. Today’s life-altering tips include: 🥂 Discover ways to connect better with your audience DURING the presentatio…
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402: Struggling to Get Clarity on Your Ideas? Here's What to Do
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If your ideas feel a bit - or a lot - messy and muddy, you’re far from alone. This is the #1 challenge I hear from women we work with. We're too close to our own ideas so we're not sure what our audiences will be interested in. We feel self-doubt or resistance that causes analysis paralysis. We try to put too much information into our talks (hello,…
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280: To Confidently Influence You MUST Know These 3 Executive Presence Essentials About People
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Have you ever wondered what exactly you need to know about your audience to win them over effortlessly and keep them engaged? As a high-performing leader, knowing how to connect with and influence key stakeholders can be the difference between success and stagnation. This episode shares the inside scoop on really knowing your audience without exten…
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279: Instantly Captivate Others Using these 3 Nonverbal A-List Charisma Tips
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The best professional photographers always score brilliant first impressions and connections with their subjects to capture that perfect photograph. As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the importance of making a powerful first impression. However, you probably underestimate the power of the way you introduce yourself in meet…
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278: Scientifically Proven Charisma Tips to Connect with Highly Impatient People
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Don't let your ideas be overlooked in meetings when everyone is a senior leader and highly impatient ever again! As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you understand the importance of winning communication. Yet, the ability to capture attention and make your voice heard can be challenging, especially in leadership meetings. In this epi…
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401: Strategies for Getting Momentum on the Speaking Circuit with Cindy Rowe
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If you want to get more speaking engagements, this episode is packed with specific strategies you can use, no matter where you’re at in your speaking journey. Our guest is Cindy Rowe, a professional speaker, owner of a marketing company, and a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy. Cindy has been on fire with her speaking for the past two years, s…
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277: Be Known as Irresistibly Interesting, Warm AND Highly Competent by using this 1-Sentence Introduction
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Do you realize that your executive presence and reputation begin—or not—by the way you introduce yourself in a meeting? As a highly conscientious, high-performing leader, you know the importance of making a powerful first impression. Yet, you often NEGLECT some of your prime opportunities to showcase your contribution! This podcast episode will hel…
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276: Being Elite Does NOT Increase your Executive Presence or A-List Charisma but This Will
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Have you ever thought if you had a more elite background or if you were more upper crust that you would have more executive presence and charisma? As a highly-conscientious, high-performing leader, you may often find yourself striving to be seen and heard. This episode reveals how charisma and executive presence aren't about elitism, but about bein…
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