I am so thrilled to be back and bringing you The Thought Leadership School Podcast. This new show is not only about being a public speaker but about being out there as a leader in your industry and reframing the work you’re doing in the world. If you want to make a...

This episode is a special one. I'm talking about a topic that lies at the core of my speaking, my mission, and my life.As human beings, we're meant to live in freedom. There is a place inside each of us where we are free, and this can never be taken away from us. And...

I've been to five talks recently that didn't use a single story in their delivery. Don't get me wrong, overall they were great talks - they were packed with statistics, government websites, and text-heavy slides that all proved the importance of the topic to the...

Many of my clients don't get into speaking because they love being onstage under a spotlight. Although they might enjoy the act of speaking, they're really drawn to it because they feel compelled to share a powerful, important message. This drive to serve is often...

Over the years, I've had a couple people challenge me on using the term "thought leader" in my blog posts, books, and speaking. Some people just really dislike the term; others have told me that real thought leaders wouldn't call themselves that, and that I might...

If you've followed my work for a while, you might already know that writing does not come easily to me. I've gotten a lot better, but I find the sight of a blank page so daunting, and the "get-it-perfect" part of my brain goes into overdrive. I learned a long time ago...

My guest on today's episode is someone who has put so much of what I talk about on this show into practice. Leisa Peterson is not only a fantastic guest; she's an accomplished podcast host, author, coach, and Certified Financial Planner, and she's built a wonderful...

Recently, a couple of my clients have experienced some seriously exciting developments in their speaking careers. Several of them will soon be speaking on TEDx stages in a variety of places, making one of their biggest speaking dreams come true. But these engagements...

Have you ever been humming along in your career - doing what you love & helping people every day - when you suddenly realize that there's a new, broader calling out there for you? This happened to me when coaching clients kept asking me how they could break onto...

Building on last week's episode, which was all about what you might not be saying in your public speaking, this episode is all about how to hone the deeper message within you. For many of us, our thoughts and feelings prevent us from sharing our most powerful message...

The other day I was sitting in my comfiest chair in the living room, preparing my to-do list for the week. I was listening to Susan Hyatt’s Facebook Live as I was working, and she asked a question that stopped me in my tracks: If you knew all your financial needs...

One of the best parts about being a coach is seeing my clients really thrive. Watching clients build robust and successful careers as speakers, oftentimes improving other aspects of their lives and work along the way, makes everything worth it. And today's guest, Dina...