Unlocking Digital Accessibility and Public Speaking Mastery with Cam Beaudoin

MEDIASCAPE: Insights From Digital Changemakers

Curious about the key to unlocking the potential of digital accessibility and effective public speaking? Join us as we sit down with Cam Beaudoin, a digital accessibility guru who has transformed his career from a web developer to an influential thought leader. Cam shares his intriguing journey from IT to becoming a "Rainmaker," someone who naturally attracts attention and business by showcasing company strengths. Listen in to learn about Cam's experiences at IBM, where he discovered his passion for engaging audiences and the art of public speaking.
Dive into the lessons Cam learned on his entrepreneurial path, where public speaking became a pivotal tool for career advancement and personal branding. His transition from corporate roles to full-time entrepreneurship revealed the necessity of a steady lead flow for success, and how initial credibility often stemmed from associations with reputable firms. Cam's candid insights into the reality of building a brand through speaking engagements provide invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and public speakers.
With an emphasis on the power of personal branding, this episode offers practical strategies for those looking to raise their professional visibility. We explore the importance of maintaining an authentic digital presence and creating quality content to capture an audience's attention in the age of AI. Join our discussion on how to harness the unique human elements of communication to stand out in an increasingly automated world, and discover opportunities to connect with a community dedicated to elevating your speaking skills.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by USC Annenberg’s Master of Science in Digital Media Management (MSDMM) program. An online master’s designed to prepare practitioners to understand the evolving media landscape, make data-driven and ethical decisions, and build a more equitable future by leading diverse teams with the technical, artistic, analytical, and production skills needed to create engaging content and technologies for the global marketplace. Learn more or apply today at https://dmm.usc.edu.

Chapters

1. Unlocking Digital Accessibility and Public Speaking Mastery with Cam Beaudoin (00:00:00)

2. Digital Accessibility and Public Speaking (00:00:01)

3. Successful Entrepreneur's Lessons in Public Speaking (00:07:34)

4. Building Personal Brand Through Public Speaking (00:15:11)

5. The Power of Quality Content (00:23:23)

6. The Power of Thought Leadership (00:28:56)

7. Online Branding and Community Building (00:37:20)