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Her Spoken Image
Her Spoken Image
April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant

Public speaking skills | Thought leadership consulting for women | Creating scalable offers and keynotes You’re ready to share your expertise and unique... more

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Episodes

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... more

26 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
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... more

23 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
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... more

16 Sep 2024 · 16 minutes
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... more

09 Sep 2024 · 16 minutes
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... more

26 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
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... more

19 Aug 2024 · 39 minutes
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... more

12 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
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,... more

05 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
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... more

29 Jul 2024 · 16 minutes
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... more

25 Jul 2024 · 40 minutes
51. How to Create Engaging Storytelling Hooks Using Clickbait

Hey, friend! One thing you know about clickbait articles is that they move people to take action because the hook... more

22 Jul 2024 · 16 minutes
50. Are You Really Bad at Telling Stories? 3 Signs That You’re a Boring Storyteller and How to Fix It

Hey, friend! We talk a lot about storytelling on this podcast. If you want to be a memorable communicator, you... more

15 Jul 2024 · 16 minutes
49. Building Unapologetic Wealth Through Mastering Sales and Messaging with Natalie Bullen

Today, I sit down to chat with Natalie Bullen all about mastering sales and messaging as an entrepreneur. Natalie shares... more

27 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
48. Why Storytelling in Marketing is Effective in Getting Your Audience to Take Action on Your Message

Hey, friend! We talk about storytelling a lot on this podcast, but one aspect of storytelling we haven’t covered is... more

24 Jun 2024 · 20 minutes
47. How I Documented Over 30 Stories Using Story Prompts

Hey, friend! If you’ve been listening to this podcast for some time, then you know the power of storytelling in... more

17 Jun 2024 · 20 minutes
46. My 6 Step Process for Identifying and Sharing Relatable Stories with Your Audience

Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing our discussion about storytelling. We are talking about my 6 step process for sharing... more

10 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
45. 5 FAQs About Sharing Personal Stories and Storytelling

Hey, friend! I am often asked questions about sharing personal stories and storytelling in general. Because I receive these questions... more

03 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
44. The Realities of Wellness and Building a Business with Health and Wellness Advocate Adia Callahan

Hey, friend! In today’s episode, I chat with health and wellness advocate Adia Callahan. Adia shares such great insight into... more

30 May 2024 · 46 minutes
43. Why Storytelling in Business isn’t Working for You and 3 Strategies to Help You Fix It

Hey, friend! You know the power of storytelling in business and how it allows you to build an emotional connection... more

27 May 2024 · 16 minutes
42. 3 Lessons from Scammers on Improving Communication Skills

Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with lessons we can learn from scammers. The reason why scammers are successful is... more

20 May 2024 · 19 minutes
41. 3 Lessons You Can Learn from Scammers About Clear Messaging

Hey, friend! Have you ever noticed how scammers don't stop scamming people? Regardless of how many times they are hung... more

13 May 2024 · 20 minutes
40. Communicating Assertively: How to Use Your Spoken Image to Gracefully Stand Your Ground

Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you are receiving pushback about something you said and weren't... more

06 May 2024 · 24 minutes
39. 3 Lessons from Beyonce & Taylor Swift on How to Reach Your Target Audience

Hey, friend! Unless you've been living under a rock, then you know about all the hype over Beyonce and Taylor... more

29 Apr 2024 · 22 minutes
38. How to Simplify and Improve Communication for Effective Team Management with Lia Garvin

Whether you are running a large team at the corporate level or looking to hire your first contractor as an... more

25 Apr 2024 · 40 minutes
37. How to Improve Public Speaking: Strategies for Clarifying and Simplifying Your Messaging

Hey, friend! If you tune into this podcast regularly, that means that you want to know how to improve public... more

22 Apr 2024 · 20 minutes
36. 6 Ways to Leverage Your Spoken Image Strategy to Build Authority as a Professional

Hey, friend! Last week, we focused on crafting a spoken image strategy. Now that we have a strategy, how can... more

15 Apr 2024 · 20 minutes
35. How to Create a Strategy for Your Spoken Image Through Content Themes

If you want to hit your business or career goals, your spoken image needs a strategy. While there are many... more

08 Apr 2024 · 19 minutes
34. The Connector Speaker Archetype: Connecting with Your Audience During Speeches and Presentations

Hey, friend! We are wrapping up our series on the speaker archetypes with the Connector. If you’re a Connector, then... more

01 Apr 2024 · 20 minutes
33. The Role of Empathy in Sales Conversations that Lead to Conversions with Celina Guerrero

Hey, friend! Does having sales conversations or selling in your content in general make you feel gross? If yes, know... more

28 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
32. The Storyteller: How to Build a Strong Audience Connection through Your Spoken Image

Hey, friend! In today’s episode, we are discussing the storyteller speaker archetype. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for... more

25 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
31. What’s Your Speaker Archetype?: Characteristics and Benefits of the Teacher Speaking Style

Hey, friend! We are continuing with our series on the speaker archetypes. Today, we are diving into the teacher speaking... more

18 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
30. The Motivator Speaker Archetype: Characteristics of a Motivational Speaker

What’s your speaker archetype? This month, we are diving into the four speaker archetypes to help you identify yours and... more

11 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
29. Your First Million: The Power of Finding Your Voice and Sharing Your Message with Arlan Hamilton

In today’s episode, I sit down to chat with Arlan Hamilton, founder of Backstage Capitol, and author of It’s About... more

29 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes
28. How to Effectively Incorporate Storytelling Marketing into Your Long-Form Content without Losing Your Audience

Have you ever been telling a story, and before you know it, it's been like 10 minutes, you've lost the... more

26 Feb 2024 · 21 minutes
27. Storytelling Techniques: How to Tell a Quick Story to Boost Audience Engagement

Hey friend! We all know the power of using storytelling techniques in our content. It’s such a powerful way to... more

19 Feb 2024 · 18 minutes
26. Using Storytelling in Public Speaking: 3 Ways to Use Stories to Connect with Your Audience

Have you ever attended a conference or event where the speaker shared a story that you couldn’t relate to or... more

12 Feb 2024 · 19 minutes
25. Let’s Get Personal! Best Practices for Sharing Personal Stories in a Professional Setting

Hey, friend! You've probably heard about the importance of sharing personal stories in your content to build deeper connections with... more

29 Jan 2024 · 21 minutes
24. Stepping into Your CEO Era as a Mompreneur with Andria Singletary

Hey, friend! Today's episode is a special one because it is our first interview on the Her Spoken Image podcast.... more

25 Jan 2024 · 51 minutes
23. Networking and Building Relationships: 3 Effective Strategies for Maintaining Your Network [Authentic Networking Series]

When it comes to networking and building relationships, there is work required on your part to maintain your network. You... more

22 Jan 2024 · 19 minutes
22. How to Network with Social Anxiety: Strategies for Navigating Uncomfortable Situations at Events [Authentic Networking Series]

Hey, friend! Networking events are a great way to build new connections; however, they come with their fair share of... more

15 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes
21. My Top 3 Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs [Authentic Networking Series]

Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with the Authentic Networking Series. In this episode, I'm sharing my top three networking... more

08 Jan 2024 · 23 minutes
20. My #1 Networking Strategy for Organic Business Growth [Authentic Networking Series]

Hey, friend! Have you been thinking about attending networking events but are unsure of the best way to connect with... more

01 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
19. Want to Know How to Increase Visibility as a Business Owner? 3 Strategies You Need to Boost Your Visibility

One thing every business owner needs to know and prioritize is how to increase visibility. Without visibility, you won't grow... more

28 Dec 2023 · 20 minutes
18. Two Mistakes You MUST Avoid if You Want to Build Your Credibility Through Speaking Engagements

Hey, friend! Speaking engagements are a great way to build your credibility as a thought leader. Whether you're on an... more

25 Dec 2023 · 17 minutes
17. Two Things You Need to Create Engaging Content

We all know that building deeper connections with our audience and community requires us to create engaging content. The thing... more

21 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
16. The Power of Authenticity: Connecting with Your Community as a Thought Leader [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]

Today’s episode is the final episode in the Pillars of Thought Leadership Series, and we are discussing authenticity. Authenticity is... more

18 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
15. Running Social Media Ads is NOT an Effective Visibility Strategy. 5 Ways to Increase Your Visibility as a Thought Leader

Today, we're continuing with the Pillars of Thought Leadership series, and we're talking all about visibility as a thought leader.... more

14 Dec 2023 · 22 minutes
14. How to Establish Credibility as a Thought Leader [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]

Today, we're continuing with the Pillars of Thought Leadership Series. We're talking about how to establish credibility as a thought... more

11 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
13. Infusing Originality into Your Thought Leadership Strategy to Connect with Your Audience [Pillars of Thought Leadership Series]

Thought leadership is so much more than becoming famous. A critical part of becoming a thought leader is making an... more

04 Dec 2023 · 17 minutes
12. Why is Thought Leadership Important? 3 Reasons Why Your Thought Leadership is Needed

If you've listened to more than one episode of this podcast, then you know I talk about thought leadership a... more

30 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
11. Refining Your Messaging: How to Craft Messaging that You Know Your Target Audience will Actually Hear

Are you attracting the wrong people in your audience? If so, the issue may be your messaging. In today's episode,... more

23 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
10. Staying True to Yourself and Your Spoken Image in a World of Trends

It's so easy to get caught up in the latest trends. Trends aren't necessarily bad, but they can become a... more

20 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
9. Answering Your Burning Questions: Ideal Listeners, Filler Words, and How to Build Thought Leadership

In today's episode, I'm answering some recently asked questions that were so good and led to some amazing conversations I... more

16 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
8. Building Your Community and Fostering Engagement in a Way That Feels Right for You

There are many things to consider when building your community and deciding how to engage with your audience to foster... more

13 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
7. What Do You Want to Be Known for? Building Thought Leadership Through Your Signature Talk

What you want to be known for is such a loaded question, but it should be considered thoroughly when building... more

09 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
6. Beyond TED Talks: 6 Low Barriers to Entry Public Speaking Opportunities that are Impactful and Build Credibility

Have you been dreaming about pursuing public speaking opportunities? Maybe you thought TED talks were the only way you could... more

30 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
5. Silencing Your Inner Critic: The Key to Speaking with Confidence

Have you ever stumbled over your words, wishing you had said something differently? If yes, you’re not alone. We have... more

26 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
4. Beyond the Mid Career Crisis: Leveraging Your Knowledge and Experience for Impact and Fulfillment

Have you hit the 15-year mark in your career, better known as the mid career crisis? If you’ve found yourself... more

23 Oct 2023 · 31 minutes
3. Are You Boring Your Audience? Start Captivating Your Audience with These Audience Engagement Strategies

When you’re leading a presentation or recording an Instagram story, are you someone who scripts every line, or do you... more

16 Oct 2023 · 28 minutes
2. Why Your Storytelling Technique Matters: The Key to Captivating Audiences Through Storytelling

If you want an advantage over your competitors, whether in your career or business, you need to have an effective... more

16 Oct 2023 · 17 minutes
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If you want an advantage over your competitors, whether in your career or business, you need to have an effective storytelling technique.... more