Her Spoken Image

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 equity
An introduction to tokophobia
5 strategies to turn boring topics into engaging ones

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 engagement
How to craft engaging questions
When you should ask these types of questions when giving a talk

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Join the Newsletter

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 strategy
When to use rhetorical questions to engage your audience
How to do this effectively

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 stories
Examples of seasonal stories
How seasonal stories enhance your content messaging and make your storytelling more relatable
Tips and strategies for coming up with seasonal stories

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Authentic Anecdotes

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 agency
Why you need to focus on integrating work and life instead of finding work life balance
Stepping out of your comfort zone
Overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur

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56. Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneur with Camille Nisich

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 entrepreneur
What led Camille to start her business
Camille’s experience with career pivots
The importance of adaptability and transparency both in business and leadership

Connect with Camille Nisich:

LinkedIn
Subscribe to Camille's LinkedIn Newsletter: Transform Operations & Leaders
The next cohort of The Leadership Accelerator starts September 24, 2024. Learn more here.

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 therapy
Aja’s expert tips for how to heal your relationship with money
Behind the scenes of Aja’s book, Feel Good Finance

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 audience
A breakdown of the process of turning a story into a clickbait story

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Authentic Anecdotes

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 stories
How to provide value when telling clickbait stories

Resources 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.

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

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

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 branding
The significance of posture and body language in conveying your story through your brand photography and videography
Using professional videos to pitch yourself for speaking engagements

Connect with Bernadette Marciniak:

Instagram: @bernadettemarciniak
Business Instagram: @solhausmedia
Website: www.solhausmedia.com

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51. How to Create Engaging Storytelling Hooks Using Clickbait

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! One thing you know about clickbait articles is that they move people to take action because the hook is so enticing. While these clickbait tactics generally have a bad reputation, there are some lessons you can learn and apply to your own storytelling hooks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the lessons we can learn from clickbait tactics, how to add clickbait to your stories in a positive way, and so much more.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why people love clickbait
What you can learn from clickbait to improve your storytelling hooks
How to add clickbait to your stories in a positive way
Finding a balance between traditional storytelling and clickbait storytelling
ChatGPT prompts you can use to help you come up with engaging storytelling hooks

Resources 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.
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50. Are You Really Bad at Telling Stories? 3 Signs That You’re a Boring Storyteller and How to Fix It

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! We talk a lot about storytelling on this podcast. If you want to be a memorable communicator, you have to be an effective storyteller. How do you know if you are really bad at telling stories? That’s what we are talking about today. In this episode, I share three signs that you’re a boring storytelling and share some tips to help you change that.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

3 signs you’re really bad at telling stories
How to fix those storytelling mistakes so you’re not boring your audience

Resources 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 5 podcast episode.
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49. Building Unapologetic Wealth Through Mastering Sales and Messaging with Natalie Bullen

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Today, I sit down to chat with Natalie Bullen all about mastering sales and messaging as an entrepreneur. Natalie shares so many truths and great insights into what it actually takes to build wealth as an entrepreneur, tips for mastering sales, a behind the scenes look at her business pivot, and so much more.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Natalie’s background and how she is currently pivoting her business
How Natalie consistently shows up to use her voice to make an impact
How to build wealth through mastering sales and messaging
Changes in the online space and how to adapt as an entrepreneur

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48. Why Storytelling in Marketing is Effective in Getting Your Audience to Take Action on Your Message

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! We talk about storytelling a lot on this podcast, but one aspect of storytelling we haven’t covered is why storytelling in marketing is effective. A simple answer is that our brains crave stories. In today’s episode, we’re getting a little nerdy and diving into the brain science of why storytelling is such an effective strategy in getting your audience to take action on your message.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why storytelling is important among us as humans and across cultures
How storytelling affects our brains
The different aspects of storytelling in marketing
How to effectively leverage storytelling in marketing

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

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47. How I Documented Over 30 Stories Using Story Prompts

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! If you’ve been listening to this podcast for some time, then you know the power of storytelling in both personal and professional settings. One thing that often stops people from sharing their stories is not having a bank of stories to pull from. In today’s episode, I share my process for documenting stories using story prompts.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

My process for documenting stories
How using story prompts helps with recalling older stories you may have forgotten
How the story prompts are a great way to create new conversations and connect with others

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Authentic Anectodotes Story Prompt Experience

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46. My 6 Step Process for Identifying and Sharing Relatable Stories with Your Audience

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing our discussion about storytelling. We are talking about my 6 step process for sharing relatable stories. In this episode, I share the best ways to identify everyday moments that you can incorporate into your personal and professional storytelling.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

How to identify relatable stories
How to develop a habit of identifying relatable stories in everyday life
What to do once you’ve identified those moments

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Authentic Anectodotes Story Prompt Experience

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45. 5 FAQs About Sharing Personal Stories and Storytelling

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! I am often asked questions about sharing personal stories and storytelling in general. Because I receive these questions from clients and others in my community, I decided to turn it into a podcast episode. Today, I’m breaking down five FAQs about sharing personal stories and storytelling. After listening to this episode, you will be able to confidently and comfortably share your personal stories in various settings and be an even more effective communicator.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

5 FAQs about sharing personal stories in professional settings
Tips and strategies for helping you confidently share your personal stories
Things to consider before sharing personal stories

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Authentic Anecdotes: A Story Prompt Experience: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ01D7zSgKv3TOdQU

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44. The Realities of Wellness and Building a Business with Health and Wellness Advocate Adia Callahan

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 30 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! In today’s episode, I chat with health and wellness advocate Adia Callahan. Adia shares such great insight into the realities of wellness and self-care as a mom business owner. Trust me, you will be encouraged and inspired after listening to Adia’s interview.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Adia’s journey as a health and wellness advocate
How there is not a one size fit all solution for wellness and self-care
The challenges Adia faces as a business owner and how she navigates them

Connect with Adia Callahan:

www.seemewellness.com
Instagram: @seemewellness

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43. Why Storytelling in Business isn’t Working for You and 3 Strategies to Help You Fix It

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! You know the power of storytelling in business and how it allows you to build an emotional connection with your audience. But what do you do when the stories you tell aren’t leading to you connecting with your audience? What do you do when you aren’t sure what story to tell and when to tell it? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, I’m sharing three strategies that will help you improve your storytelling in business.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why storytelling in business is important
Why storytelling in business isn’t working for you
3 strategies to help you improve your storytelling

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Authentic Anecdotes: A Story Prompt Experience

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42. 3 Lessons from Scammers on Improving Communication Skills

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 20 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with lessons we can learn from scammers. The reason why scammers are successful is because they are effective communicators. Despite how we all feel about scammers, we can learn some lessons from them on improving communication skills. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down three lessons we can learn from scammers on improving communication skills.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

3 lessons from scammers on improving communication skills
How to leverage each of these strategies in an ethical way

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session

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41. 3 Lessons You Can Learn from Scammers About Clear Messaging

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 13 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Have you ever noticed how scammers don't stop scamming people? Regardless of how many times they are hung up on, they continue to call in the hopes of getting someone to believe their scams. Despite how we may feel about scammers, one thing they are good at is clear messaging. In today's episode, I'm sharing three lessons you can learn from scammers about clear messaging. These lessons apply whether you're an entrepreneur, speaker, or corporate executive.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

3 lessons from scammers about clear messaging
How to apply these lessons to your messaging

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session

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40. Communicating Assertively: How to Use Your Spoken Image to Gracefully Stand Your Ground

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 06 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you are receiving pushback about something you said and weren't sure how to respond? Whether you're giving a presentation or sharing your thoughts on Instagram, you may be faced with someone outrightly disagreeing with your thoughts and opinions. How do you navigate it without it turning confrontational? In today's episode, we are diving into communicating assertively in these types of situations. I will be sharing three phrases you can use to gracefully stand your ground.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why communicating assertively is important in both your personal and professional lives
3 phrases you can use to assert your opinions without being confrontational
Tips for navigating these types of situations

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session

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For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode40/

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39. 3 Lessons from Beyonce & Taylor Swift on How to Reach Your Target Audience

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Unless you've been living under a rock, then you know about all the hype over Beyonce and Taylor Swift's newest albums. While you may enjoy their music, there are some serious lessons you can learn from how they create so much excitement amongst their fans when they drop a new album. In today's episode, I'm breaking down three lessons you can learn from Beyonce and Taylor Swift on how to reach your target audience.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

How to reach your target audience based on Beyonce and Taylor Swift's strategies
Changes you can make now to better connect with your target audience
How to attract the right people through your content

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Need help with your strategy? Reach out to me on Instagram or by email: april@semiconventional.com

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38. How to Simplify and Improve Communication for Effective Team Management with Lia Garvin

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Whether you are running a large team at the corporate level or looking to hire your first contractor as an entrepreneur, you need effective team management skills. In today’s episode, I chat with the "Team Whisperer," Lia Garvin, about her approach to effective team management through simplifying and improving communication. I highly recommend you grab your notebook and pen because Lia shares great insights into improving team dynamics and operations.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Lia’s background and expertise in simplifying communication for effective team management
Tips and strategies for improving operations when you are managing a team
How Lia got started with public speaking and worked to overcome her fear of public speaking
How Lia uses her spoken image to make an impact

Connect with Lia Garvin:

Check out The Unstoppable Teams book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1962280128/
Follow up Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin

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37. How to Improve Public Speaking: Strategies for Clarifying and Simplifying Your Messaging

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! If you tune into this podcast regularly, that means that you want to know how to improve public speaking. Whether you are leading a presentation at a conference or guesting on a podcast, you don’t want the delivery of your message to be complex or confusing. In today’s episode, I share three ways you are overcomplicating your public speaking and strategies for simplifying your messaging.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Ways you may be overcomplicating your public speaking
How to improve public speaking by clarifying and simplifying your message

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a discovery call to see if a spoken image strategy session is right for you: semiconventional.com

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36. 6 Ways to Leverage Your Spoken Image Strategy to Build Authority as a Professional

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Last week, we focused on crafting a spoken image strategy. Now that we have a strategy, how can we get a return on investment for our spoken image strategy? Well, that’s what we’re talking about today. In this episode, I break down six ways to leverage your spoken image strategy to build authority as a professional.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

6 ways to use your spoken image strategy to build authority
The benefits of having a strong spoken image strategy

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Get individualized support with developing your spoken image strategy: semiconventional.com

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35. How to Create a Strategy for Your Spoken Image Through Content Themes

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

If you want to hit your business or career goals, your spoken image needs a strategy. While there are many topics you can discuss to enhance your spoken image, if those topics don’t align with your goals, you won’t see the results you desire. What you need are content themes to help you develop a clear strategy to leverage your spoken image to reach the next level in your business or career. In today’s episode, I walk you through my three step process for developing content themes for your spoken image strategy.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why it’s important to create a spoken image strategy
How to create a spoken image strategy using content themes

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Get support with developing your spoken image strategy: semiconventional.com

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34. The Connector Speaker Archetype: Connecting with Your Audience During Speeches and Presentations

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! We are wrapping up our series on the speaker archetypes with the Connector. If you’re a Connector, then that means you thrive on connecting with your audience through relatability and empathy. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the Connector Speaker Archetype looks like in action, potential risks to be aware of, and three ways you can leverage this archetype when it isn’t your preferred speaker archetype.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Characteristics of the Connector Speaker Archetype
Benefits and risks of the connector speaker archetype
How to leverage the connector speaker archetype when connecting with your audience during speeches and presentations

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Let’s hone your spoken image to become the thought leader you were meant to be. Book a discovery session at semiconventional.com
Send me a DM on Instagram or email at april@semiconventional.co, letting me know which speaker archetype you resonated with the most

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33. The Role of Empathy in Sales Conversations that Lead to Conversions with Celina Guerrero

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Does having sales conversations or selling in your content in general make you feel gross? If yes, know that you are not alone. There are many entrepreneurs who have a negative outlook on sales. Having sales conversations doesn't have to feel bad or wrong when you approach them from a place of empathy. In today's episode, I chat with sales and LinkedIn Coach Celina Guerrero about how to have empathetic sales conversations, how to be confident when selling, and so much more. Celina shares so many valuable tips, so make sure you grab a notebook and pen to take notes.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why empathy is needed when having sales conversations
How to build your confidence when having sales conversations
How to leverage LinkedIn for sales

Connect with Celina Guerrero:

Connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/celinaguerrero1.
Download her free Guide to Connecting with High-Quality Leads That Become High-Ticket Clients on LinkedIn at connectguide.co

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32. The Storyteller: How to Build a Strong Audience Connection through Your Spoken Image

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! In today’s episode, we are discussing the storyteller speaker archetype. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know how much I believe in incorporating storytelling into your spoken image. Today, I’m breaking down the qualities of the storyteller archetype, how you can use storytelling to build a strong audience connection, and how to strategically leverage the storyteller archetype in your spoken image, even if this isn’t your main speaker archetype.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

What is the storyteller archetype
How to build a strong audience connection as a storyteller
Potential pitfalls you can face as a storyteller
How to use the speaker archetype strategically

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

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31. What’s Your Speaker Archetype?: Characteristics and Benefits of the Teacher Speaking Style

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! We are continuing with our series on the speaker archetypes. Today, we are diving into the teacher speaking style. Even if the teacher speaker archetype is not your primary speaking style, you still want to learn how to effectively use this speaking style. You will learn the characteristics of the teacher speaking style, the benefits of this speaker archetype, and more.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Characteristics of the teacher speaking style
Benefits of the teacher speaker archetype
Risks to avoid when you use the teacher speaking style
How to use the teacher archetype even if it isn’t your primary speaking style

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode31/

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30. The Motivator Speaker Archetype: Characteristics of a Motivational Speaker

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700

What’s your speaker archetype? This month, we are diving into the four speaker archetypes to help you identify yours and learn how to leverage them when crafting your spoken image. In this episode, we dive into the characteristics of a motivational speaker, including the benefits of this archetype and strategies for channeling it in your communication.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Characteristics of a motivational speaker archetype
Benefits of the motivator archetype
Strategies for channeling the motivator archetype in your communication

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like by Dr. Mardy Grothe
Planning to implement one of the strategies from today’s episode? Send me a DM on Instagram or an email at april@semiconventional.com to share how it’s going

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode30/

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29. Your First Million: The Power of Finding Your Voice and Sharing Your Message with Arlan Hamilton

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, I sit down to chat with Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capitol, and author of It’s About Damn Time and Your First Million. Arlan takes us behind the scenes of what it really takes to reach your first million, the importance of finding your voice and sharing your message as an entrepreneur, and so much more. Trust me, you are going to want to grab your notebook and pen for this one because the gems she shares in this episode can take your business to new heights.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Behind the scenes of Arlan’s newest book, Your First Million
How Arlan went from homeless to making her first million
Arlan’s journey to overcoming stage fright and finding her voice
Why focus, consistency, and relatability matter as an entrepreneur

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Event: Your First Million Live in LA - Use code APRIL for a discount on any registration tier
Book: Your First Million by Arlan Hamilton
Book: It’s About Damn Time by Arlan Hamilton
Book: Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Connect with Arlan Hamilton:

Website
Instagram: @arlanwashere
YouTube Channel: Arlan's Your First Million
Podcast: Your First Million

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to www.semiconventional.com/episode29

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28. How to Effectively Incorporate Storytelling Marketing into Your Long-Form Content without Losing Your Audience

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Have you ever been telling a story, and before you know it, it's been like 10 minutes, you've lost the plot, and nobody is paying attention anymore? Or if they are, they look completely confused? If you have, know that you’re not alone. This happens to many of us when we start weaving storytelling into long-form content. There is an effective way to incorporate storytelling in your long-form content without losing your audience, and that’s what we’re talking about today. In this episode, I’m breaking down the three key elements of effectively incorporating storytelling marketing into your long-form content.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

The elements you need in your story when you are using storytelling marketing in your long-form content
Examples of each storytelling element
How to stay focused when telling your story and not get lost

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Virtual Networking Event - Register for the March event at semiconventional.com/networking
Send me an email and share how your stories are going: april@semiconventional.com

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode28

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27. Storytelling Techniques: How to Tell a Quick Story to Boost Audience Engagement

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey friend! We all know the power of using storytelling techniques in our content. It’s such a powerful way to capture our audience’s attention, build connections, and increase engagement. Figuring out the best way to infuse storytelling into short-form content can be challenging at times. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three things you need so you can tell quick stories that boost your audience engagement.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Storytelling techniques for telling a quick story to boost audience engagement
How to master creating an engaging hook
How to be concise in your storytelling
Determining the appropriate timing and delivery of your stories

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Free virtual networking event on March 5, 2024: Register at www.semiconventional.com/networking
Send me an email at april@semiconventional.com sharing your experience with applying the strategies from today’s episode!

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to www.semiconventional.com/episode27

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26. Using Storytelling in Public Speaking: 3 Ways to Use Stories to Connect with Your Audience

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Have you ever attended a conference or event where the speaker shared a story that you couldn’t relate to or fully understand? If so, you most likely lost interest in the topic. This is what happens when we infuse storytelling or analogies in our spoken image that aren’t relatable to our audience. In today’s episode, we are diving into using storytelling in public speaking. I’m sharing 2 ways to use stories to connect with your audience.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

How to use storytelling in public speaking
How to relate to your audience through storytelling
The problem with sharing stories that aren’t relatable
How to connect with your audience through familiar concepts

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode26

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25. Let’s Get Personal! Best Practices for Sharing Personal Stories in a Professional Setting

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! You've probably heard about the importance of sharing personal stories in your content to build deeper connections with your community. You may be wondering what this actually looks like in action. In today's episode, I'm discussing why sharing personal stories in a professional setting is needed, strategies for getting started, and so much more!

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why sharing personal stories in professional settings is important
Tips for sharing personal stories while maintaining transparency and privacy
What to do if coming up with personal stories to share is challenging

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Virtual Networking Event: February 8 at 9:30 am PST. Sign up at semiconventional.com/networking

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode25

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24. Stepping into Your CEO Era as a Mompreneur with Andria Singletary

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Today's episode is a special one because it is our first interview on the Her Spoken Image podcast. In this episode, I sit down to chat with Andria Singletary, who is a life and business coach for moms, and she is the one who handles all the behind-the-scenes production of this podcast. Andria and I chat about how to create a podcast that is an effective part of your marketing strategy, what it's truly like running a business with little ones at home, and how to fully step into your CEO role as a mompreneur. Andria shares so many great insights and strategies that are applicable regardless if you are a mompreneur or an entrepreneur.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Andria's mompreneur journey
Developing your spoken image as an introvert
Leveraging your podcast as a marketing tool for your business
Navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship
What it means to step into your CEO era as a mompreneur

Connect with Andria Singletary:

Connect with April:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode24

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23. Networking and Building Relationships: 3 Effective Strategies for Maintaining Your Network [Authentic Networking Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700

When it comes to networking and building relationships, there is work required on your part to maintain your network. You don't want to be like those business owners who believe cold DMs and immediately pitching their services is an effective strategy. In today's episode, I'm sharing three strategies for maintaining your network and building deeper connections.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

The importance of both networking and building relationships
How to nurture authentic relationships over time
Balancing quality over quantity

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Virtual Networking Event: February 8 at 9:30 am PST. Sign up at semiconventional.com/networking

For show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode23

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22. How to Network with Social Anxiety: Strategies for Navigating Uncomfortable Situations at Events [Authentic Networking Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Networking events are a great way to build new connections; however, they come with their fair share of challenges. If you are someone who deals with social anxiety and has wondered how to network with social anxiety, today's episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm sharing strategies for navigating uncomfortable situations at networking events.

Main Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:

How to network with social anxiety
Strategies for navigating difficult or uncomfortable conversations at networking events
How to be resilient when faced with rejection after connecting with someone at a networking event

Resources Mentioned:

Virtual Networking Event: February 8 at 9:30 am PST. Sign up at semiconventional.com/networking

For the full show notes, head to www.semiconventional.com/episode22

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21. My Top 3 Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs [Authentic Networking Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with the Authentic Networking Series. In this episode, I'm sharing my top three networking tips for entrepreneurs. Specifically, I discuss where to find networking opportunities, how to identify those you should connect with further, and so much more.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Networking tips for entrepreneurs
Identifying those you should connect with and add to your network
How to move beyond small talk with potential connections

Resources Mentioned:

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode21

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20. My #1 Networking Strategy for Organic Business Growth [Authentic Networking Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Have you been thinking about attending networking events but are unsure of the best way to connect with your peers and colleagues at these events? Maybe you’ve attended some networking events but didn’t like how you felt after attending. Today’s episode starts our newest series, Authentic Networking. In this episode, I’m breaking down my #1 networking strategy for organic business growth. This networking strategy will ensure that you don’t cause your colleagues to feel gross when networking and will support you in growing a strong and trusted network.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Traditional networking vs. authentic networking
Balancing professional goals and personal values when networking
Why authentic networking is important for your success and your business’ success

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode

Virtual Networking Event - 2nd week of February, learn more at semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode20

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19. Want to Know How to Increase Visibility as a Business Owner? 3 Strategies You Need to Boost Your Visibility

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

One thing every business owner needs to know and prioritize is how to increase visibility. Without visibility, you won't grow your audience or build an engaged community of ready to buy leads. In today's episode, I'm sharing the three strategies you need to boost your visibility effectively.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

How to increase visibility as a business owner
3 strategies you need to boost your visibility effectively
A breakdown of each strategy

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Share the Her Spoken Image podcast with someone in your network or community. Tag me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook

For today's episode show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode19

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18. Two Mistakes You MUST Avoid if You Want to Build Your Credibility Through Speaking Engagements

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Hey, friend! Speaking engagements are a great way to build your credibility as a thought leader. Whether you're on an actual stage or a virtual stage, your spoken image can be used to expand your influence and earn your audience's trust. However, there are a couple of mistakes you want to avoid when connecting with your audience during speaking engagements. These mistakes will have a negative impact on your credibility. In today's episode, I'm sharing what those mistakes are and how to avoid them.

Main Topics Covered in This Episode:

Two mistakes you must avoid when building credibility through speaking engagements
How to avoid these mistakes
Strategies for building credibility during speaking engagements

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Share the Her Spoken Image podcast with someone in your network or community. Tag me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook

For today's episode show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode18

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17. Two Things You Need to Create Engaging Content

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

We all know that building deeper connections with our audience and community requires us to create engaging content. The thing is that creating content that is engaging can be challenging if you don't know what is needed to create it. In today's episode, I'm sharing the two things you need to create engaging content and I take you through a short exercise that's going to help you truly discover your authentic self so you can create content that will earn your communities' trust.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

The two things you need to create engaging content
The importance of aligning your spoken image with authenticity and originality
How to connect your message with the needs of your audience

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Share this podcast with a friend or your community. Tag me on Instagram @semi.conventional or LinkedIn

For the episode show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode17

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16. The Power of Authenticity: Connecting with Your Community as a Thought Leader [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Today’s episode is the final episode in the Pillars of Thought Leadership Series, and we are discussing authenticity. Authenticity is what brings each pillar of thought leadership together, and it is such a powerful way of connecting with your community. In this episode, I will be breaking down what authenticity is, how it differs from transparency, and why it’s such a powerful pillar of thought leadership.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

What is authenticity?
Authenticity vs. transparency
The power of authenticity for connecting with your community

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a discovery call at semiconventional.com

For the full show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to semiconventional.com/episode16

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15. Running Social Media Ads is NOT an Effective Visibility Strategy. 5 Ways to Increase Your Visibility as a Thought Leader

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Today, we're continuing with the Pillars of Thought Leadership series, and we're talking all about visibility as a thought leader. Visibility is so much more than being seen and heard. It's about making an impact and making meaningful contributions to your industry. If you truly want to increase your visibility as a thought leader, your visibility strategy needs to be more than running social media ads. In today's episode, I share five effective strategies for increasing your visibility as a thought leader.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Misconceptions about visibility
Why running social media ads is not an effective visibility strategy
Effective strategies for enhancing your visibility

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a discovery call today: semiconventional.com
Impactful Introductions Session: semiconventional.com/service

For show notes and other resources, head to semiconventional.com/episode15

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14. How to Establish Credibility as a Thought Leader [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Today, we're continuing with the Pillars of Thought Leadership Series. We're talking about how to establish credibility as a thought leader. Becoming a thought leader is more than demonstrating your expertise. It includes building trust with your audience. When you've earned their trust, you will be seen as credible, which will allow you to influence change in your community. Listen to today's episode to learn how to establish credibility and start making an even greater impact on your community.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Why credibility is important as a thought leader
How to establish your credibility as a thought leader
What to avoid when building your credibility

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Book a discovery call to learn more about getting 1:1 support with building your thought leadership: semiconventional.com

For show notes and resources related to today's episode, head to semiconventional.com/episode14

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13. Infusing Originality into Your Thought Leadership Strategy to Connect with Your Audience [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Thought leadership is so much more than becoming famous. A critical part of becoming a thought leader is making an impact by sharing your unique values and experiences. When you speak on various topics and concepts through the lens of your values and experiences, your message becomes so much more relatable to your audience. Today's episode starts the Pillars of Thought Leadership series. In this episode, I'm discussing why it's important to infuse originality into your thought leadership strategy and share strategies for cultivating originality.

Main Topics Discussed in Today's Episode:

What it means to infuse originality into your thought leadership strategy
Why originality is important in becoming a thought leader
Strategies for cultivating originality in your thought leadership strategy
Outcomes and pitfalls that can occur

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Visit semiconventional.com to learn more about how we can work together and join the email community
Unstuck Box
ChatGPT
Jasper AI
Email me to share what makes your ideas original: april@semiconventional.com

For the full show notes for today's episode, visit semiconventional.com/episode13

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12. Why is Thought Leadership Important? 3 Reasons Why Your Thought Leadership is Needed

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

If you've listened to more than one episode of this podcast, then you know I talk about thought leadership a lot. With all this talk about thought leadership, you may be asking yourself, "Why is thought leadership important?" That's what we're discussing on the podcast today. I'll be sharing three reasons why your thought leadership is needed.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

The lack of representation of women as thought leaders
Why is thought leadership important
3 reasons why you need to become a thought leader

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Visit semiconventional.com to learn more about how we can work together

For full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode12

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11. Refining Your Messaging: How to Craft Messaging that You Know Your Target Audience will Actually Hear

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Are you attracting the wrong people in your audience? If so, the issue may be your messaging. In today's episode, I'm breaking down my strategy for crafting messaging you know your target audience will resonate with. When we clarify our messaging, we are able to position ourselves as thought leaders in our industry, and we are able to build deeper connections with our audience.

Main Topics Covered:

Why you need to know your target audience and their problem statement
Why you need to have a unique perspective in order to build your thought leadership
The key components of clear messaging that attracts the right people

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Check out the new Semi-Conventional offers: semiconventional.com

For show notes, head over to semiconventional.com/episode11

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10. Staying True to Yourself and Your Spoken Image in a World of Trends

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

It's so easy to get caught up in the latest trends. Trends aren't necessarily bad, but they can become a problem if they interfere with staying true to yourself. In today's episode, I'm discussing the importance of finding a balance between adaptability and staying true to yourself and how to remain authentic in your messaging and thoughts, even in a world full of trends.

Main Topics Covered:

What it means to balance adaptability and staying true to yourself
The difference between evolution and transformation
How storytelling is an authenticity anchor

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Check out the new website and new offers: semiconventional.com
Visit artisankind.com and save 20% on Artisan Kind Showit Website Templates when you use code: APRIL This code is an affiliate code, meaning I may earn a small commission on any purchases made.

For episode show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode10

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9. Answering Your Burning Questions: Ideal Listeners, Filler Words, and How to Build Thought Leadership

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

In today's episode, I'm answering some recently asked questions that were so good and led to some amazing conversations I just had to share on the podcast. The recently asked questions were related to whether or not this podcast is only for women, removing filler words from your speaking, and how to build your thought leadership through your messaging. I break down each of these questions in depth and share some great tips and strategies, so be sure to grab your notebook and pen to take some notes.

Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:

Who this podcast is for
Whether or not you should focus on removing filler words when giving presentations and during other speaking engagements
Filler words vs. repetitive words
How to build thought leadership through your messaging

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:

Join the Semiconventional newsletter: semiconventional.com
Help a Reporter Out (HARO): helpareporter.com

Connect with April:

Instagram: @semi.conventional
LinkedIn

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8. Building Your Community and Fostering Engagement in a Way That Feels Right for You

April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

There are many things to consider when building your community and deciding how to engage with your audience to foster deeper connections. There's no one way to connect with your audience, and what matters most is how you feel and what your audience wants. In today's episode, I'm breaking down this idea of creating an ecosystem for your thought leadership, which consists of your brand, building your community, and your offers.

Main topics covered in this episode:

Things to consider when building your community
Creating a vision for your brand and community
The difference between passive and active offers and how to decide which is best for you

Resources mentioned in today's episode:

Book a discovery call at semiconventional.com

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7. What Do You Want to Be Known for? Building Thought Leadership Through Your Signature Talk

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700

What you want to be known for is such a loaded question, but it should be considered thoroughly when building thought leadership. In today’s episode, I discuss building your thought leadership through your signature talk. If you’ve been looking to build your thought leadership through speaking opportunities, then today’s episode is for you.

Main Topics Covered:

What is a signature talk, and what is the purpose of it
What it means to develop a signature talk
The key components of a signature talk
How to design and develop your signature talk

Resources Mentioned:

Get personalized support with creating your signature talk. Book a discovery call at semiconventional.com

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6. Beyond TED Talks: 6 Low Barriers to Entry Public Speaking Opportunities that are Impactful and Build Credibility

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Have you been dreaming about pursuing public speaking opportunities? Maybe you thought TED talks were the only way you could be recognized as a thought leader in your industry. Whether you dream of one day delivering a TED talk or desire to get started with public speaking, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how public speaking opportunities lead to success and highlight six low barriers to entry public speaking opportunities that aren’t a TED talk.

Main Topics Covered:

Benefits of public speaking opportunities
Why TED talks aren’t the only option for public speaking opportunities
Other public speaking opportunities that you can easily get started with today

Resources Mentioned:

Join the interest list for the small group experience: semiconventional.com/speaking

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5. Silencing Your Inner Critic: The Key to Speaking with Confidence

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Have you ever stumbled over your words, wishing you had said something differently? If yes, you’re not alone. We have all been there at one time or another, and when it happens, our inner critic tends to show up. That inner critic interferes with us speaking confidently and sharing our knowledge and expertise to make an impact. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to silence your inner critic and start speaking with confidence.

Main Topics Covered:

What it means to speak with confidence (and why it matters)
How to speak with confidence
How to silence your inner critic

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Waitlist for group program: semiconventional.com/speaking
Work with April on your keynote and crafting your spoken image: semiconventional.com

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4. Beyond the Mid Career Crisis: Leveraging Your Knowledge and Experience for Impact and Fulfillment

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Have you hit the 15-year mark in your career, better known as the mid career crisis? If you’ve found yourself wondering what’s next or desiring more outside of your career, then you’re not alone. Many driven professionals reach a point where they want to leverage their experience and expertise in new and impactful ways. If that sounds like you, then you’re going to enjoy today’s episode. In this episode, I’m discussing this mid career crisis and sharing some ways you can share your expertise and find the fulfillment you desire outside of your career while making an impact.

Main Topics Covered in Today’s Episode:

What happens when you hit the mid-career mark or hit 15 years in your career
3 ways to share your knowledge and expertise outside of your career
Tips and strategies for effectively sharing your expertise

Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Group Cohort Experience: semiconventional.com visit the services page
Recommendations for sales coaches: Email April at april@semiconventional.com

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3. Are You Boring Your Audience? Start Captivating Your Audience with These Audience Engagement Strategies

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:02:00 -0700

When you’re leading a presentation or recording an Instagram story, are you someone who scripts every line, or do you wing it? Most of us fall into one of these categories. Would you believe that there is a better (and easier) way? In today’s episode, I’m discussing why this and another public speaking strategy aren’t effective and actually bore your audience. But because I’m not one to leave you hanging, I will also be sharing audience engagement strategies that allow you to be your authentic self while making a lasting impact on your audience.

Main Topics Covered in Today’s Episode:

Common mistakes people make that their audience finds boring
Why audience engagement is important
Three audience engagement strategies
How to effectively implement these audience engagement strategies

Resources Mentioned:

Book a discovery call today at semiconventional.com

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2. Why Your Storytelling Technique Matters: The Key to Captivating Audiences Through Storytelling

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:01:00 -0700

If you want an advantage over your competitors, whether in your career or business, you need to have an effective storytelling technique. There is so much power in storytelling, and it is a skill that can be learned. In today’s episode, I’m discussing the importance of storytelling and sharing my storytelling framework that will help you captivate your audience and make a lasting impression. You’re going to want to grab a notebook and pen for this one because the strategies I’m sharing are ones you are going to want to implement for your next presentation or keynote.

Main Topics Covered in Today’s Episode:

The importance of storytelling
How to develop an effective storytelling technique
A breakdown of my storytelling framework
Examples of boring and engaging storytelling

Resources Mentioned:

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1. How I Learned to Speak with Confidence and Discover My Spoken Image

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Today, we’re getting up close and personal. I’m sharing my journey to discovering my spoken image and a few things I learned along the way. Listening to this podcast, you may think I’ve always spoken confidently, which is definitely not the case. I had to learn how to speak with confidence. I’m also sharing some insights into why you cringe at the sound of your voice when you hear a recording and why, when you share your insights or ideas, they may seem to fall on deaf ears. So grab your chai latte and listen to today’s episode.

Main Topics Covered in Today’s Episode:

What is a spoken image
How I discovered my spoken image
Why your career or business depends on your spoken image
The 3 key components of a spoken image

Resources Mentioned:

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The podcast for female entrepreneurs ready to hone their public speaking skills and use their voice to make a greater impact!

April Lokar | Confidence Coach, Course Creator — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Are you tired of feeling like you can't share your ideas with your colleagues or audience?

Are you ready to make a greater impact and share your knowledge with the world?

Let me guess: the one thing that is holding you back is that your public speaking skills are not where you want them to be.

Trust me, I get it because this used to be me.

I know what it's like to be bursting with great ideas, only to overthink yourself into not sharing them or taking action. I also know what it’s like to give a presentation I thought was great but didn’t meet my audience’s needs…or not rehearsing enough and fumbling through my words in front of a room full of people.

These are all mistakes I've made and learned from. It's also why I created this podcast.

Each week, I will be bringing over 15 years of corporate experience in which I’ve taught others how to plan, prepare for, and deliver presentations with confidence.

Make sure to subscribe and follow me on Instagram @semi.conventional for a peek behind the scenes of Her Spoken Image!

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