3 Signs You're Stuck in the Expert Trap with Your Public Speaking [Best Of]

03 Mar 2025 • 26 min • EN
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I know you want to grow your business and brand and have a bigger impact as a thought leader. But, as high-achievers, there are beliefs we have that get us stuck in the expert trap. We believe that we need to teach/train to provide value; that training content is what our audience wants; and our identity is tied to seeing ourselves as the expert. These beliefs are what can hold you back from thought leadership and the impact and income you want to make. The problem is that your presentations and content are undifferentiated and lack emotional resonance. In this episode, I share 3 signs you’re stuck in the expert trap and how to get out.   Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/382/  Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/ Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/  Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 362: Integrating Thought Leadership and Lead Generation in Your Signature Talk with Danielle Hayden Episode 354: Finding and Developing Your Big I.D.E.A. Episode 338: Escaping the Expert Trap: From Academic Presenter to Sought-After Speaker with Teri DeLucca, PhD Episode 342: I Almost Got Stuck in the Expert Trap: How I Created My Recent Successful Conference Presentation  

From "Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies"

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