Being positioned for that next big opportunity doesn’t happen by accident, it’s engineered through strategic networking.

If you’re tired of being overlooked for promotions and want people talking about you (for all the right reasons), this episode is for you. Discover how leaders build their reputation without endless coffee chats or corporate games. It’s time to network with purpose, boost your executive presence, and get visible—without working any harder.

Learn exactly how to use speaking opportunities to collapse the timeline to your next promotion. Find out why strategic networking is about meaning, not meetings—so that decision makers see you as a peer, not just another applicant.

• The seven major benefits of strategic networking—and how each one propels your career, so you stop getting passed over
• How visibility replaces random meetings—so you’re seen by decision makers who matter
• Position yourself as a peer through powerful speaking, so you’re referenced, remembered, and respected
• Attract job opportunities before they’re posted, because people refer YOU when you’re not even in the room
• Build a bulletproof personal brand that supports your career—even if your company restructures overnight

Stop chasing visibility. Start creating it every time you speak.

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During this live coaching session, our guest Sue Willoughby of Sue Willoughby Coaching, has experience speaking, and is concerned about the anxiety she has around memorization..

Ep 197 is mentioned in this episode: 7 Essentials Your Speaker Web Page Needs

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What if a conference could feel more like a retreat and less like a whirlwind of overwhelmed faces and missed connections?

Discover the Wave of Influence event, where content creators, podcasters, authors, and influencers come together in Florida for an exclusive, all-inclusive experience. Imagine learning at the beach, connecting deeply off-stage, and walking away with lasting friendships—not just business cards.

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You'll learn:

1. The power of blending podcasters, YouTubers, influencers, and media companies—and how making cross-industry connections will expand your opportunities
2. How intentional, small-group networking makes it easier for you to build genuine relationships rather than fleeting encounters
3. Ways to walk away with exclusive content, because generating new reels and shorts boosts your visibility after the event
4. Why “hallway conversations” matter more than crowded keynotes—and how you’ll access roundtables with top speakers
5. How an experience-first approach (all-inclusive resort + thoughtful extras) eliminates stress so you can learn, connect, and grow

If you want to build your brand and your network while getting refreshed, this is the event for you.

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Are you looking for tips to leverage public speaking in your business?

If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider wondering

***How to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities?

***How to sell from the stage?

***How to get booked to speak?

***How to use organic lead generation?

***How to make money speaking...

***How to overcome that block to getting visible by your ideal clients...

During this live coaching session, our guest Dr. Tully gets coaching on how to find and book more in person speaking events.

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Making a point in less words is a skill that can be learned.

Ever walk out of a meeting thinking, “I over explained.” It’s not about giving the backstory. It’s about making your message clear and powerful in under 30 seconds. Clear communication gives you authority, whether you’re gunning for that next promotion or you need your clients to take action.

Learn how leaders think and the questions they’re always asking so your voice stands out—not just as another talker, but as a decision-maker. Get bite-sized strategies you can implement before your next meeting, on every voicemail you leave, and in every pitch you make.

• How to answer the three questions every leader is secretly asking, so your ideas get taken seriously.
• The 30-second clarity test, so you stop rambling and start making an impact right away.
• Simple training hacks—like re-listening to your own voicemails—to sharpen your message, so you sound more confident and credible.
• Why clarity and confidence boost each other, so you’re remembered as the clear voice, not the one with the most details.
• How to reframe background stories, so every word you say drives action and results.

Cut the fluff, boost your leadership, and start making every word count.

***Start the Conversation at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/executive-presence

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• If you’re looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.
• Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify
• Newsletter: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter
• Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Adam Olenn gets coaching on how to connect with his network in a way that feels Goode and how to research conference center's future events. To learn more about Adam visit https://www.rustleandspark.com/story

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Comfort feels safe, until one day you realize it was the riskiest place to be.

Are you stuck in a routine, saying yes to what's familiar while your confidence and excitement slips away? You feel like your career or business is just going through the motions. You are falling into the hidden trap of comfort.

It happens slowly….like snow building up flake by flake, until suddenly, you see how much you’ve settled. The cost is high: lost opportunities, faded passion, and shrinking influence. But you can break free and reignite that spark by embracing discomfort and taking action.

1. How comfort can quietly drain your growth. Learn how to spot it before it takes over your life, career, or business
2. Ways to identify if your current environment is holding you back, so you can choose circles that fuel your biggest goals
3. How to push past your "identity lag," so you don't downsize your dreams to fit in
4. Signs that your voice is shrinking and how to reclaim it, so you ask better questions, contribute, and get noticed
5. Simple ways to step outside your comfort zone regularly, so new opportunities start coming your way

Stop mistaking comfort for security! Shake things up and discover what you’re really capable of.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• If you’re looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.
• Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify
• Newsletter: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter
• Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Sabrina Foote EveryBrainIsDifferent.com, has experience speaking, but is speaking to two topics and I nudge her to pick one and how to get booked to speak on her expertise.

Ep 197 is mentioned in this episode, 7 Essentials Your Speaker Web Page Needs

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