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Great News – It’s Not About You (Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!)

Great News – It’s Not About You (Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!)

by Michelle Barry Franco | Public Speaking Tips, Speaking Anxiety, Thought Leadership | 0 comments

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I loooove everything about it. The fall air, the cozy-up-and-watch-a-movie-feel – and the reminders everywhere to celebrate our blessings. This life path we’ve chosen as thought leaders is pretty amazing. From the ways...
Speaking to Serve Your Audience Above All Else

Speaking to Serve Your Audience Above All Else

by Michelle Barry Franco | Thought Leadership | 0 comments

My favorite thing about public speaking is the power it has to change people’s lives, During talks and trainings I deliver, as part of my intro I always say something like: “What I love most about speaking is that there is no more powerful way to serve a lot of people...
What if someone else is taking my stand?

What if someone else is taking my stand?

by Michelle Barry Franco | Thought Leadership | 0 comments

One of the things speaking clients worry about is how to be distinctive. They see and hear people sharing a similar message and expertise and think that the problem is already being solved – their message isn’t necessary. Ah no! This is so far from true. In...
Treat Your Thought Leadership Like a Mission

Treat Your Thought Leadership Like a Mission

by Michelle Barry Franco | Thought Leadership | 2 comments

Today we talk about your MISSION as a speaker and committed leader in your industry. The video is a bit longer than usual (just by two minutes or so) but I think it’s worth the extra couple of minutes. I’m hoping one of the nuggets I share in this video inspires you...
How Do You Care for Your State as A Thought Leadership Speaker

How Do You Care for Your State as A Thought Leadership Speaker

by Michelle Barry Franco | Thought Leadership | 0 comments

The other day I was hanging out on Facebook (probably avoiding writing, which I have a love/struggle relationship with) and saw a link my friend, Amy, shared of Tony Robbins. It was a super short part of a talk he was delivering for Oprah's Life Class. You know how...
Who Are You To Call Yourself A Thought Leader?

Who Are You To Call Yourself A Thought Leader?

by Michelle Barry Franco | Thought Leadership | 2 comments

As we continue to dive into what it means to be a “thought leader,” this time we explore the question “Would a thought leader actually call themselves a thought leader?” Hint: I think that's the wrong question. In this video, I talk about what...
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