Are you a woman working in a male dominated workplace who struggles to have a voice, be seen and given the same opportunities as your male counterparts?

Yes we’ve seen a big movement towards women empowerment along with equal rights and salaries, but we are not there yet.

In today’s podcast episode is VALUE packed with so many take aways.

I sit down with Dr. Kerstin Brehm, an esteemed cardiac surgeon from Germany. Kerstin shares her own personal battles with hierarchy and equal opportunity in a high powered, male-dominated field and her journey into consultancy and mentoring ambitious women in business, to speak up, find their voice and secure their future.

We talked about salary bands, (initially, I thought we were talking about salary bans, so was a bit confused. 🙄) Dr Kerstin, hadn’t negotiated her salary for 11 years because she didn’t realise it was possible. As a result, she is passionate about educating others to understand the system.

What is vertical and horizontal communication? I had no idea…Kerstin opened our minds to different ways men and women communicate and why this plays a role in opportunities.

Have you ever encountered a doctor who didn’t seem strong in their communication? Maybe you came out of your consult, still not fully understanding the diagnosis or the diagnosis was communicated without feeling or understanding from a patient's perspective.

We talk about the struggles some doctors face with empathy and effective communication along with miscommunications that can also occur between doctors and within teams and how this can lead to devastating results. We are all human, but communication training is lacking in this field.

This episode is packed with valuable insights into navigating professional environments, advocating for oneself, and the pivotal role of communication across all sectors.

Here’s what you will learn…

01:36 Kirsten's Journey: From Cardiac Surgery to Empowering Women

02:53 The Pivot: Why Kirsten Left Cardiac Surgery

07:34 Addressing Gender Communication Gaps in the Workplace

11:38 Empowering Women: Strategies for Self-Promotion and Negotiation

15:37 The SPARC Framework: A Blueprint for Career Advancement

22:24 Exploring Personal Branding and Audience Engagement

23:17 The Importance of Networking and Setting KPIs

24:02 Adapting Communication for Different Audiences

25:23 Overcoming Language Barriers and Embracing Multicultural Communication

28:20 Building Confidence and Communication Skills

32:10 The Role of Social Media in Professional Visibility

35:50 Evaluating Healthcare Communication and Learning from Aviation

43:25 Empowering Women in Business and Medicine

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Join our Speaking Success Accelerator Program, commencing June. start refining your speaking skills to make an impactful difference both professionally and personally.

Today I dive into into the importance of having a signature talk crafted and ready to deliver.

What is a signature talk? Tune in to find out what it is, why it’s so important, how you can use it, and some important tips for crafting your signature talk.

Authenticity is key and I strongly reject the 'fake it till you make it' philosophy for genuine connection with the audience. A signature talk can bolster professional presence, establish authority, and resonate deeply with listeners by sharing personal struggles and triumphs.

I even walk you through practical steps to create your own signature talk. Emphasizing, the importance of storytelling, how to avoid common speaking mistakes, and why injecting energy and variety into your delivery is so important.

A signature talk is an essential tool that can be adapted for diifferent platforms and audiences, from stages and networking events to client meetings and online content.

If you want to learn these skills and work with me in personalised coaching sessions to craft your own signature talk, our Speaking Success Accelerator Program is open for enrolment.

Come join me in June and start refining your speaking skills to make an impactful difference both professionally and personally.

Here’s what you will learn…

01:59 The Essence and Impact of a Signature Talk

04:04 Versatile Applications of Your Signature Talk

09:31 Crafting Your Signature Talk: A Step-by-Step Guide

14:58 Mastering the Delivery: Voice and Presence

22:03 Join the Speaking Success Accelerator Program

22:59 Leveraging Your Signature Talk in Various Settings

28:25 Closing Thoughts and Invitation

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I feel like 21 episodes is a milestone! When I started this journey of podcasting, I don’t think I realised the amount of work that would be involved in releasing a 20-40 min talks every week, but boy was I wrong. It is a HUGE amount of work.

But all the hard work is worth it when I see the 1000s of downloads, subscriptions, comments and reviews. If you are a listener, you’re enjoying the show and haven’t subscribed, please do…it does help to keep the momentum going.

In this episode I revisit key moments and insights from past guests who have shared valuable tips on developing speaking skills and using their voice to make an impact.

Highlights include discussions world renowned emcee Devon Brown, personal branding expert Kelly Lundberg, and reality TV star Taleen Marie and many more covering insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of webinars in digital marketing, and the significant role of personal stories in building our brand.

Each snippet reinforces our podcast's mission to help you confidently share your message, build your brand, and make a difference.

What we cover…

00:00 Celebrating 21 Episodes: A Journey of Impactful Conversations

01:19 The Art of Podcasting: Challenges and Triumphs

02:38 Mastering the Stage: Insights from Devon Brown

10:42 Kelly Lundberg on the Power of TED Talks

16:35 Unlocking Success in Webinars with Jon Penberthy

19:24 The Journey Begins: Learning from Failure with Dave Crane

20:34 Embracing Imperfection and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

23:22 Real Housewives of Dubai: Using Fame for Empowerment

25:13 Finding Your Voice: Overcoming Fear and Insecurity with

26:34 The Power of TED Talks: Sharing Stories to Inspire

33:27 The Importance of Visibility and Personal Branding

36:04 Conclusion: The Impact of Using Your Voice

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