What if taking a step back could actually launch your career higher than you ever imagined?

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t the one that pays the most or a step upward, but the one that opens up bigger opportunities down the road. If you’ve ever wondered why someone less capable gets promoted while your work goes unnoticed, you’re not alone. Discover why stepping outside your comfort zone, owning your story, and embracing delayed rewards can actually be your career’s secret weapon.

• How a strategic sideways or even backwards move can unlock future promotions and grow your networks, so you increase your value.
• Why simply being competent is not enough and how speaking up about your skills makes you memorable and more likely to be chosen for bigger opportunities.
• The power of delayed gratification is a true leadership asset, that can position your for long-term wins.

Don’t play small and wait to be seen, make every move count and turn your personal brand into something others want.

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• Click and read more into over on my website.

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Businesses thrived for thousands of years without social media; yours can, too.

If you’re not on social media, what should you do instead?

Well, you have options.

That’s why I’m excited to share with you, Make Marketing Suck Less hosted by my friend, Dr. Michelle Mazur.

It’s a virtual event where 10+ experts reveal their #1 marketing method to book more business beyond likes & shares.

The best part is that the goal of the event is not to “should” all over you.

But to help you DECIDE what’s the best way to market your business.

Because marketing that works for you, your business, and your sanity is as unique as your thumbprint.

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Confidence isn’t just a mindset issue, it’s your nervous system’s response.

The good news is you can train for more confidence and to show up as the best version of yourself. I’ve been doing this for years.

Discover how to step onto any stage, into any meeting, or onto any sales call feeling truly prepared and in total control. You’ll learn a simple, science-backed strategy, called Performance State Protocol (PSP). This stops your body from defaulting into fight, flight, or freeze. PSP works in real life, not just theory, and can turn unpredictable confidence into something you access at will.

Learn how music, movement, and mental rehearsal work together to prime your body and mind for peak performance. No more hoping you’ll feel confident. Make it automatic and unleash your best self every time, anywhere.

• Why nervous system training is the real key to instant confidence, so you finally break free from self-doubt and anxiety.
• The three elements of the Performance State Protocol, so you reliably prime your mind to perform on demand.
• How movement signal safety to your body, so nerves don’t ruin your big moment.
• Why mental rehearsal unlocks the "elite athlete" advantage, so you show up focused and in control.
• How to build and use your own PSP, so peak performance stops being about luck and starts being your new normal.

Train your body to be confident and step into it on cue.

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If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you’re in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.

Today’s question comes from Brenda: She was asked to speak at a conference that is being held local to her. They are not paying their speakers and she's asking for advice on how to approach the situation because she is a paid speaker.

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Your personal brand means being intentional about how you show up every day. You want to get noticed, not for what you know, but for how you make others feel, whether you’re in the office, on stage, or at your kid’s soccer game. Get ready to be seen as someone others want to work with.

Stop letting others decide what you’re known for. It’s time to take control. Choose three powerful words or phrases that describe you, and start living into them while you learn why consistency is key.

• How to define your personal brand, so you stand out and get remembered for what matters most.
• Why consistency on and off the stage or in and out of the office builds trust, so opportunities seek you out instead of the other way around.
• Practical ways to use your chosen words as your filter, to show up as your best self everywhere you go.
• The reason your reputation works for or against you, so you never leave your image to chance.

Be the person everyone remembers and the one they want to work with.

*** Ready for your brand to get a promotion? Book a call today at

https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence

If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you’re in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.

Today’s question comes from Jeremy Bergh: Is using self deprecating humor OK?

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Trust is becoming more valuable than reach, and it will become your greatest asset.

Worried AI is making it harder to stand out? Many clients and audiences wonder if what they see online is real or just another fake AI creation. The game is changing, and now your human touch and brand trust matter even more.

If you want to get ahead, you’ll need to rethink how you show up as a speaker. It’s time to get visible, ask better questions, and stop saying yes to every opportunity. Making smarter choices will help you build a brand people remember and truly trust.

• How to spot the new trend of deeper, more meaningful speaking engagements, so you can create more impact and be remembered
• Ways to connect with event planners and audiences face-to-face, so you can unlock higher-paying opportunities
• Powerful questions to ask before saying yes to a speaking gig, so you protect your reputation and maximize every appearance
• Why building your personal brand daily is non-negotiable in 2026, so you become the go-to expert for your audience
• The real reason trust will be more important than ever, so you stop worrying about competition and focus on the right people

Win the trust game now, so you’re in demand when everyone else is just trying to get noticed.

If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you’re in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.

Today’s question comes from Daniella: Do you have any tips for networking events?

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