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From FBI hostage negotiators, Silicon Valley legends to Nobel Prize winners - discover what it takes to build trust and authority in your space so that you can effectively lead a conversation, an industry or a global movement.
Last week I was asked to pitch to a major media outlet. Exciting, right? It should have been. I’ve spent years coaching experts to become thought leaders, helping countless professionals land ...
Last week I spoke with a client who confessed she hadn’t done anything to raise her profile in months. The reason? She couldn’t find any personal stories “authentic enough” to share ...
I want you to picture this… A father in Haiti receives a call from Washington DC after his son is kidnapped. The voice on the line doesn’t start by listing his ...
“What are you an expert in?” This was the first question I’d ask when managing and launching professional speakers. Those who couldn’t answer clearly weren’t ready for the next level – ...
There’s a lot of noise about how to be “influential” as an expert right now. Recently I’ve been asked to take part in a lot of discussions about “thought leadership” and ...
The conventional wisdom around personal branding has it all wrong. I’ve watched countless brilliant experts and thought leaders get stuck in an endless loop of “finding their purpose” – waiting for ...
The most painful moments as experts and leaders aren’t the ones where we fail – they’re the ones where we freeze. You know that feeling. You’re about to step up to ...
There’s a lot of noise about what makes a great leader. Have you noticed how much of it focuses on speaking, presenting, and “commanding the room”? But here’s what I’ve discovered ...
You’ve been working for weeks, maybe months, crafting your message, perfecting your pitch and building your brand as an expert. It’s late. The light from your laptop feels like the only ...
Have you ever noticed how some experts just seem to show up, again and again, right when you need them? They’re not everywhere, but they’re exactly where they need to be.You ...
You’ve built something incredible—a business, a vision, a distinguished career. But no matter how hard you try to get your message out there, it often feels like you’re not getting the ...
Ever have that feeling that you’ve been trying so hard to be recognised as an expert in your field, but end up feeling like just another voice in the crowd?It’s tough, ...
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