by Michelle Barry Franco | Podcast
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...
by Michelle Barry Franco | Podcast
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...
by Michelle Barry Franco | Podcast
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...
by Michelle Barry Franco | Podcast
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...
by Michelle Barry Franco | Podcast
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...
