Her Spoken Image

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Public speaking skills | Thought leadership consulting for women | Creating scalable offers and keynotes You’re ready to share your expertise and unique perspective with a wider audience, but maybe your public speaking skills aren’t where you want them to be, or you've been sharing your message without a strategy. Trust me, I get it. I know what it feels like to be bursting with a big idea you know will make meaningful progress toward the world you wish to see. I also know what it’s like to do podcast guesting, presentations, and webinars without a strategy, limiting your visibility, reach, and overall impact. I’ve learned strategies, tips, and tools to help me along the way and here on the Her Spoken Image podcast, I'm bringing you those lessons and over 15 years of corporate experience in which I’ve taught others how to plan, prepare for, and deliver presentations with confidence. Think of me as your speaking coach supporting you in your Thought Leadership journey. Along the way, we’ll also break through some patriarchal barriers and gender norms to help you become the trailblazing feminist entrepreneur you desire to be. Connect with me: Website: www.semiconventional.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semi.conventional This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

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September 26, 202429 min

61. 5 Strategies to Make Boring Topics Engaging for Your Audience with Rafael M Lopes

Have you ever felt like your signature topics or the topics of your content weren’t interesting to your audience? You know they are topics that are relevant to them, but they’re not the most engaging topics. In today’s episode, I chat with Rafael M. Lopes about making boring topics engaging for your audience. Rafael shares five key strategies to turn your uninspiring topic into an attention grabber.  Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Rafael’s background and experience in health equityAn introduction to tokophobia5 strategies to turn boring topics into engaging onesConnect with Rafael M Lopes:LinkedInWebsiteConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode61/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

September 23, 202418 min

60. How to Increase Audience Engagement with Questions That Spark Conversation

Hey, friend! Today we are continuing our conversation about encouraging more engagement with your audience through asking questions. In this episode, I’m sharing how to ask questions that spark conversation and create more engagement. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Types of questions that spark conversation and increase audience engagementHow to craft engaging questionsWhen you should ask these types of questions when giving a talkResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Join the NewsletterConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode60/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

September 16, 202416 min

59. How to Use Rhetorical Questions as an Audience Engagement Strategy

Hey, friend! There are so many strategies for engaging your audience, but some of these strategies aren’t ideal when you are speaking to a large audience live or when you’re creating content in a way that doesn’t allow for your audience to respond back. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to use rhetorical questions as an audience engagement strategy.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Rhetorical questions as an audience engagement strategyWhen to use rhetorical questions to engage your audienceHow to do this effectivelyConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode59/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

September 9, 202416 min

58. How to Use Seasonal Stories to Enhance Your Content Messaging

Hey, friend! We talk a lot about storytelling on this podcast. Storytelling is an effective way to make your content messaging memorable. One type of story we haven’t discussed on the podcast is seasonal stories. Seasonal stories draw your audience in because they are often connected to a certain feeling or create a specific reaction. If you want to enhance your content messaging and make your content even more relatable, it’s time to add seasonal stories to your story library. Listen to today’s episode to learn how to get started with seasonal stories.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:What are seasonal storiesExamples of seasonal storiesHow seasonal stories enhance your content messaging and make your storytelling more relatable Tips and strategies for coming up with seasonal storiesResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Authentic AnecdotesConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode58/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

August 26, 202431 min

57. Integrating Work and Life with Joy: From Commercial Real Estate Burnout to Building a Digital Marketing Agency with Bianca B. King

Hey, friend! Whether you work in corporate or run your own business, integrating work and life is important. Without work life harmony, you will experience burnout. In today’s episode, I chat with Bianca B. King about her journey from experiencing corporate burnout to diving into entrepreneurship and building a digital marketing agency. Bianca shares so many nuggets of wisdom about work and life integration, overcoming challenges you face in corporate and running your own business, and so much more.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Bianca’s transition from commercial real estate to building a digital marketing agencyWhy you need to focus on integrating work and life instead of finding work life balanceStepping out of your comfort zoneOvercoming challenges as an entrepreneur Connect with Bianca B. King:Website: Pretty Damn AmbitiousWebsite: Seven5 Seven3 Marketing GroupWebsite: Bianca B. KingInstagram: @pdambitiousInstagram: @iambiancabkingLinkedInConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode57/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

August 19, 202439 min

56. Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneur with Camille Nisich

Hey, friend! If you’ve been thinking about transitioning from corporate to entrepreneur, then today’s episode is for you! In this episode, I chat with Camille Nisich about her journey from being a corporate employee to running her own business. Camille shares great insights into her journey as well as the importance of innovation, adaptability, trust in leadership, and so much more!Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Camille’s transition from corporate to entrepreneurWhat led Camille to start her businessCamille’s experience with career pivotsThe importance of adaptability and transparency both in business and leadershipConnect with Camille Nisich:LinkedInSubscribe to Camille's LinkedIn Newsletter: Transform Operations & LeadersThe next cohort of The Leadership Accelerator starts September 24, 2024. Learn more here.Connect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to www.semiconventional.com/episode56/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

August 12, 202429 min

55. How to Heal Your Relationship with Money and Feel Good About Finances with Aja Evans

Hey, friend! How is your relationship with money? If you have ever wondered how to heal your relationship with money or just desire to have an uncomplicated relationship with money, today’s episode is for you. I sit down to chat with Aja Evans about feeling good about your finances and developing a healthy relationship with money.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How Aja got started with financial therapyAja’s expert tips for how to heal your relationship with moneyBehind the scenes of Aja’s book, Feel Good FinanceConnect with Aja Evans:WebsiteInstagram: @ajaetherapyLinkedInConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode55/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

August 5, 202411 min

54. How to Spice Up Your Stories and Hook Your Audience

Hey, friend! In the last few episodes, we have been discussing how to leverage clickbait in your storytelling positively. Today, I’m walking you through a live example of taking an ordinary story and spicing it up to hook your audience and keep them engaged. If you want to start creating engaging stories that keep your audience hooked from start to finish, today’s episode is for you.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:Live example of how to take an ordinary story and spice it up to hook your audienceA breakdown of the process of turning a story into a clickbait storyResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Authentic AnecdotesConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode54/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

July 29, 202416 min

53. How to Tell Attention Grabbing Stories in Your Long Form Content

Hey, friend! Clickbait often gets a bad reputation, but it can be an effective way to tell engaging stories when done right. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can leverage clickbait to tell attention grabbing stories in your long form content. When you use clickbait storytelling effectively, you build suspense and maintain your audience’s interest while delivering on your promise in your content. Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How to use clickbait to create suspense and intrigue when telling attention grabbing storiesHow to provide value when telling clickbait storiesResources Mentioned in Today's Episode:Win a FREE 1:1 Session with me where we can work on your upcoming presentation, develop your spoken image strategy, or pick my brain on all things messaging and communication: Leave a review of the Her Spoken Image Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify by July 31st to be entered into the giveaway. The winner will be announced on the August 5th podcast episode.Connect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode53/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

July 25, 202440 min

52. How to Infuse Storytelling into Your Brand Photography and Videography with Bernadette Marciniak

Hey, friend! You’re most likely familiar with brand photography and videography for your business and how it’s an important part of building your brand presence. The real question is, how do you convey your story through your brand photography and videography? In today’s episode, I chat with Bernadette Marciniak about infusing your story into your brand visuals.Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:How Bernadette involves her clients in the scripting and delivery of their video clips for their brandingThe significance of posture and body language in conveying your story through your brand photography and videographyUsing professional videos to pitch yourself for speaking engagementsConnect with Bernadette Marciniak:Instagram: @bernadettemarciniakBusiness Instagram: @solhausmediaWebsite: www.solhausmedia.comConnect with April:Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.comFor the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode52/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy