What does it really take to create a keynote that inspires, connects, and builds your speaking career?In this Back Stage with Speaking Your Brand, I’m joined by three incredible women who attended our recent Master Your Message & the Stage Workshop in Orlando: Kait Richardson, Alfarena (Alfie) McGinty, and Niki Ramirez.You’ll hear:Why they decided to work on a keynote talkHow they used our Signature Talk Canvas® framework to build a clear and compelling structure for their keynoteThe challenges they faced with getting out of the expert trap and into transformational messagingWhat they learned about shifting their approach from teaching tactics to instead identifying 3 key pillars, lessons, or stages to guide their audienceWhat it was like to practice on stage with real-time coaching and supportIf you’ve been dreaming of giving a powerful keynote that grows your brand and thought leadership, join us for this behind-the-scenes conversation.Our next 1-day Speaking Workshop is on February 19, 2026, in Downtown Orlando, Florida! If you’re ready to accelerate your growth as a speaker, gain hands-on feedback, and have a lot of fun, this is your chance. Learn more and grab your spot at https://www.SpeakingYourBrand.com/orlando/. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/455/ Video from the live show: https://youtube.com/live/jT5z9EqUjgM Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Attend our 1-day speaking workshop in Orlando: https://www.SpeakingYourBrand.com/orlando/ Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxKait Richardson = https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitrichardson497/ Alfarena McGinty = https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfarena-mcginty-324619180/ Niki Ramirez = https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-ramirez-mba-thrp-sphr-65b93710/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 435: From Blank Page to On Stage: What It's Like to Create and Practice a Talk in One DayEpisode 439: From Engineer to Inspiring Speaker: Finding Your Authentic Speaking Style