Breaking Barriers in Public Speaking with Bobbie Carlton

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If you've ever hesitated to step onto a stage or doubted the power of your voice, this episode is for you. Today, we’re joined by Bobbie Carlton, founder of Innovation Women, a game-changer in the world of public speaking. Bobbie shares her personal journey from being a nervous speaker to becoming a sought-after expert on stages worldwide.

We’re tackling some big topics today, why visibility equals opportunity, how women can break into the public speaking space, and the systemic barriers that still keep too many voices unheard. Whether you’re an introvert, a seasoned speaker, or just starting to explore public speaking, Bobbie’s insights will help you take the stage with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The biggest public speaking challenges and how to overcome them
✅ Why practice and preparation are the key to confidence
✅ How to handle interruptions and take control of the stage
✅ The power of diverse voices in public speaking
✅ How women can gain visibility and recognition in leadership
✅ The impact of virtual events and how they’ve changed speaking opportunities
✅ Why saying “yes” to speaking opportunities can unlock career growth

Key Takeaways:
🎤 Public speaking is a skill anyone can develop with the right mindset and practice.
🎤 Visibility leads to opportunities—speaking on stage can open doors in your career.
🎤 Introverts can be incredible speakers with preparation and confidence-building strategies.
🎤 Women are still underrepresented in speaking roles—it's time to change that!
🎤 Diversity on panels matters—it leads to richer conversations and better solutions.
🎤 Men can be allies in promoting gender diversity in speaking events.
🎤 Virtual events have created more speaking opportunities than ever before.

Whether you're looking to level up your communication skills, gain credibility, or step into leadership, this conversation with Bobbie Carlton will inspire you to take action.

📣 Ready to become a more powerful communicator? Tune in now!

Resources & Links:

Website - https://innovationwomen.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiecarlton
X - https://twitter.com/WomenInno
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@womeninno

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Speaking with Confidence (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Bobbi Carlton and Her Journey (00:01:00)

3. Overcoming Early Stage Frights (00:05:54)

4. The Importance of Practice in Public Speaking (00:11:05)

5. Visibility Equals Opportunity for Women (00:20:40)

6. The Power of Being “The One” (00:29:30)

7. Strategies for Gaining Visibility (00:36:15)

8. Addressing Panel Diversity Issues (00:45:50)

9. Final Thoughts and Takeaways (00:53:00)