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 features in top-tier publications. I’ve worked alongside the world’s most sought-after speakers and authorities. Yet there I was—staring at ...

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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 FBI credentials or years of experience. Instead, he says: “Haitian kidnappers are not killing kidnap victims. Today is Thursday ...

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“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 – no matter how incredible they were. Why? Because if you can’t quickly explain your expertise in a way that ...

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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 keys to “personal branding”. The truth is, in 2025, being influential isn’t about having a huge platform. It’s ...

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