Best Elayne Fluker Podcasts (2024)

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410: 7 Essential Questions for Your Brand Story with Elayne Fluker 45:09

1h ago45:09

45:09

You're going to get so much out of this episode with 7 essential questions to ask yourself as you refresh your brand story. Whether you’re leaving a corporate job to become an entrepreneur, looking to expand your existing brand, aspiring to be a speaker or thought leader, or a corporate professional ready to transition to the next level, this conve…

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409: Transforming Your Story into a Movement with Allison Walsh 32:05

8d ago32:05

32:05

What if your personal story could be more than just a story — what if it could spark a movement? In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Walsh, a speaker, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who has done just that. From her beginnings as Miss Florida to building a platform that empowers women and advocates for mental health, Allison has used he…

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408: Connecting Your Personal Brand and Your Thought Leadership [Best Of] 16:34

11d ago16:34

16:34

We recently (August 2024) hosted a 90-minute in-person workshop on personal branding for ATHENA NextGen alumni in Orlando, Florida. It was a lot of fun and the women who attended loved seeing how all their threads connect in their personal brand. We also had them define their brand voice using our Brand Voice Canvas framework and create their perso…

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407: Building Your Speaking Platform as an Author (Even If You're an Introvert!) with Tiffany Hawk 34:21

18d ago34:21

34:21

As a speaker, writing a book gives you additional authority and credibility. Event organizers love speakers who have books because it shows that the speaker understands their material. But, how do you know what's a good idea for an entire book? On the flip side, if you're an author and public speaking isn't something you're jumping up and down to d…

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406: Authenticity and Owning Your Story as Women with a Public Voice with Jennifer Adams and Sarah Henry 42:43

25d ago42:43

42:43

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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405: Advocating and Using Your Voice for Yourself with Laura Camacho, PhD 48:57

1M ago48:57

48:57

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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404: Break the Fourth Wall: Lessons from the Olympics, Kamala, and Shakespeare 20:54

1M ago20:54

20:54

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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403: From CEO to Author to Keynote Speaker: Make Opportunities Happen with Maria Flynn 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

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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402: Struggling to Get Clarity on Your Ideas? Here's What to Do 16:23

2M ago16:23

16:23

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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401: Strategies for Getting Momentum on the Speaking Circuit with Cindy Rowe 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

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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400: Why Introverts Make Great Speakers and Leaders [Executive Speaking Series] 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

Are you an introvert? If so, do you wonder if you are at a disadvantage as a speaker? There’s a common misperception that most speakers are extroverts. But, from my admittedly very unscientific survey, many speakers I know are introverts. We think that as introverts we won’t be as engaging or charismatic or energetic. Perhaps we’ve seen speakers we…

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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

3M ago40:00

40:00

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

3M ago50:06

50:06

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

3M ago16:01

16:01

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

3M ago38:53

38:53

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

4M ago30:59

30:59

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

4M ago38:35

38:35

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

4M ago18:41

18:41

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

4M ago19:52

19:52

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

5M ago16:44

16:44

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

5M ago18:12

18:12

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

5M ago36:51

36:51

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

5M ago31:32

31:32

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

5M ago43:56

43:56

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

6M ago34:12

34:12

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

6M ago42:16

42:16

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

6M ago32:13

32:13

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

6M 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

6M ago26:01

26:01

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

6M ago45:24

45:24

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

6M ago37:12

37:12

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

7M ago33:49

33:49

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

7M ago24:00

24:00

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

7M ago15:35

15:35

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

7M ago35:45

35:45

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

7M ago44:58

44:58

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

8M ago40:40

40:40

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

8M ago29:19

29:19

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

8M ago26:44

26:44

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

8M ago12:42

12:42

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…

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370: Overcome Speaking Nerves & Anxiety: How to Develop Confidence on Stage [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 20:28

8M ago20:28

20:28

I’ve been there: Standing in front of an audience or being on live TV with my heart pounding, butterflies in my stomach, and my body a bundle of nerves. I’ve also had speaking engagements and TV appearances where I’ve felt in the flow and completely comfortable and confident. What made the difference? That’s what I’m going to share with you in this…

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369: Liven Up Your Presentations with These 3 Techniques [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 14:57

8M ago14:57

14:57

Do you sometimes wonder if your presentations are boring? Perhaps you have dense material you need to get through (hello, academics and scientists!). Or perhaps you’re afraid everything’s already been said on your topic, so you don’t have anything new or interesting for your audience. I promise that you can make *any* topic interesting to your audi…

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368: Our Thought Leadership Comes from Who We Are and What We've Learned with Erica Hall [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 30:13

9M ago30:13

30:13

You’re going to love this episode with my guest and Thought Leader Academy grad Erica Hall! If you’ve ever felt like you shouldn’t show your real personality to your audiences or that people expect you to be a certain type of person, this conversation is going to be validating and revealing. Before we get to that part of the conversation, Erica sha…

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367: Steps for Creating Your Best Speaking and Visibility Plan for 2024 [Level Up Your Speaking Series] 38:58

9M ago38:58

38:58

As we embrace the excitement of a new year, it's the perfect time to strategize about your speaking journey. Are you wondering where to make your mark this year? Let's delve deeper because the art of creating a robust speaking and visibility plan transcends merely scouting for random events, conferences, and podcasts. Here’s what you’ll discover: I…

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366: Trends in Public Speaking and Thought Leadership for 2024 26:18

9M ago26:18

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Happy New Year! This is the 6th year in a row I’ve done a trends episode for the start of the year. Trends are like currents or waves of energy that move through our society and affect everything from business and politics and the economy to popular culture and media. As speakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, these trends will impact our tho…

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365: Year In Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next 21:52

9M ago21:52

21:52

I’m taking you behind the scenes to share what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for Speaking Your Brand in the areas of speaking, visibility, this podcast, and the business in general. I also reveal what I’ve learned from reading and watching Marie Kondo and how I’m applying that not only to my house (my holiday break project!) but also to Spea…

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364: Your Stories and Experiences Shape Your Thought Leadership and Signature Talk with Samantha Irwin 24:37

9M ago24:37

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If you think your stories and experiences from long ago aren’t relevant to what you do now, what you speak about, and your overall thought leadership message, this conversation will show how much our past experiences shape who we are and reflect what matters to us. Our lead speaking coach, Diane Diaz, sat down with Samantha Irwin, a recent graduate…

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363: Publishing a Best-Selling Book from Your Signature Talk and Thought Leadership with Cara Houser 32:38

9M ago32:38

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Speaking and books go hand in hand. Many authors are public speakers and many speakers have written books. What does it look like to take your thought leadership message and turn it into both a signature talk and a published book? That’s what we dig into with my guest and Thought Leader Academy grad Cara Houser. Cara recently published her best-sel…

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362: [Case Study] Attract More Clients with Your Lead Generation Signature Talk with Danielle Hayden 40:19

10M ago40:19

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Many speakers use public speaking as a way to build awareness for their business and attract leads and clients. Speaking is an excellent way to do this because you automatically have credibility and authority by standing in front of a group of people. However, an opportunity I see speakers miss is that they forgo thought leadership when they’re del…

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361: An Insider's Guide on How to Get Selected for a TEDx Talk 18:37

10M ago18:37

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Do you have giving a TEDx talk on your list of goals? Many speakers do - and for good reason! Those 10-minute talks are a powerful way to share a message and give the audience a way to think about a topic differently. Being a TEDx speaker is also a credibility marker and an opportunity to get seen by more people. How do you land a TEDx talk? What s…

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