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Eps #47: How to Discern Which Speaking Gigs to Take and Which to Let Go- Part 2
Have you ever wondered how to decide which gigs are a "thumbs up" and which are a "thumbs down"? In the second part of this 2-part episode, hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt are joined by Cheri Gregory, author and speaker, as they approach the topic of discerning...
It’s Not My Story, but I’m Sticking to It
God’s given you a powerful story to tell, but there’s a catch: it’s not your story. Perhaps it is the saga of a spouse, parent, grandparent or someone else close to you. I am a professional teller of other people’s stories. In my marketing career I help clients...
Eps #46: How to Discern Which Speaking Gigs to Take and of Which to Let Go- Part 1
Are you bogged down with too many speaking engagements? Or weary from saying "yes" to the wrong ones? Are there wrong ones when one is doing Kingdom work? In this episode, hosts Kathi Lipp and Michele Cushatt are joined by Cheri Gregory, author and speaker, as they...
9 Things to Consider Before Leading a Retreat
Leading retreats has been a passion of mine since my junior year in high school. At 16, I became a member of our school’s campus ministry team. As a team, we were responsible for putting together retreats for each grade. I loved helping lead the retreats in high...
Podcast Eps #45 Evergreen Content
Serve your audience’s felt need best with evergreen content that is relevant and timely.
To the Strong Speaker Who Wishes to Be a Better Writer + Free Download
It wasn't Mary Lou's fault that I snapped. She'd told me, "You know, Cheri, I'm a speaker, not a writer!" many times before. As had other speaker friends and coaching clients. Most notably (and most vociferously) the founder of Communicator Academy: Kathi Lipp, author...
Podcast Eps.: #44 Pigeon-holed into a certain niche
You have to be strategic about how much of your story to tell, when to tell it, and how to tell it.
Podcast Eps. #43 Doing Busy Better, Part 2
Being able to take a Sabbath helps to be able to write better.
Keep Content Fresh: 4 Steps to Keep it Fresh
Big, fat and deep red – it was my first tomato of the season. I fried up a bunch of bacon and washed the lettuce. I pulled out the bread, slathered on the mayonnaise and added my bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. Adding just the right amount of salt and pepper, my BLT was...
Podcast Eps. #42 Doing Busy Better, Part 1
When God calls us, we can get sidetracked by our insecurities. Worse yet, we try to placate our insecurities with busyness. In this podcast, Kathi Lipp and Glynnis Whitwer guide us into recovery for the writer and speaker in the public eye. Getting down to the root of...
When is the Best Time to Tell Your Story? (+ A Free Download)
"Share your story!" is a popular buzz phrase for communicators these days. This push for authenticity can leave us, as writers and speakers, uncertain about how much is too much, too little, or just right to share with our audiences. During her "Sharing Your Story"...
Podcast Eps. #41: Kick Start Your Speaking Career
People don’t care that you speak unless you connect it to them.
Time for a Logo! How to Make It a Fun, Inspiring and Collaborative Experience
My experience with a graphic designer to create a logo for my brand was fun, inspiring and collaborative: the best case scenario. From my experience, here are some guidelines to make working with a graphic designer fulfilling and inspiring. Know what you want the logo...
Podcast Eps. #40: A Podcast on a Podcast, PART 2
If God has called you to podcasts, we want to make the barriers as low as possible.
Podcast Eps #39: A Podcast on a Podcast PART 1
Podcasts are a great way to satisfy a love of content and multi-task. In this episode, Kathi and Michele share the basics behind podcasting.