Think being a panelist is a downgrade from being the keynote? Think again. In this episode, I’m reframing panels as one of the most strategic ways to build authority, visibility, and connection — especially when done right.

Most people treat panel invites like an afterthought. I’ll show you how to treat it like a power play.

Inside this episode:

• Why panelists are the specialists audiences are actually listening for
  
  
  
• The biggest mistakes panelists make (and how to avoid them)
  
  
  
• How to prep for a panel like a pro and still sound natural
  
  
  

Plus, if you want to sharpen your speaker identity and own every mic moment:
→ Join Standing O to become the speaker who stands out
→ Get in the room at SpeakEazy — my speaker gym for bold women
→ Sign up for my free masterclass: Booked & Brilliant

This is your reminder: the panel is the stage. Speak accordingly.

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You are your best project...always be working on YOU!

Hosting a podcast does not make you stage-ready — and after attending Podfest, I’ve got some truth to drop. In this episode, I’m breaking down the key differences between speaking on a podcast and commanding a live audience. You’ll learn why your delivery might fall flat on stage and how to start building presence that actually translates.

This is for podcasters, coaches, and content creators who know they’re ready to own the room — not just the recording.

Inside this episode:

• Why podcasting and public speaking are different skill sets
  
  
  
• What stage-ready energy really sounds and looks like
  
  
  
• How to translate your mic skills into real stage presence
  
  
  

Plus, I’m sharing where I’m speaking next, and how you can work with me:
→ Join Standing O to build your signature talk
→ Practice live inside SpeakEazy
→ Register for my free training: Booked & Brilliant

If you’re ready to step out from behind the mic and into the spotlight — this one’s for you.

Support the show

Join the Community: https://thevoicearchitect.com/so-home-page

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You are your best project...always be working on YOU!

This isn’t just a relaunch. It’s your permission slip to be unforgettable.

In this premiere episode, Koco Gunn — The Voice Architect™ and the Olivia Pope of Public Speaking — reintroduces the Public Speaking Icon podcast and breaks down exactly what it means to step into your Icon Era. If you’ve been crushing it in business but still playing small with your voice, this is your call forward.

We’re talking:

• Why this podcast is back and bolder than ever
• Who this show is really for (spoiler: it’s you)
• The truth about what’s keeping high-achieving women from commanding the mic
• Why presence > perfection — and why memorizing your speech will never make you iconic
• The new rules of public speaking — and the rise of the Speaker Identity™

This isn’t your corporate communications class. This is the space for women ready to own the room, captivate with their story, and turn their voice into their superpower.

🎧 Press play and step into the version of you who’s already booked, already brilliant, and finally seen.

Support the show

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicspeakingiconpodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/thevoicearchitect/

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Join the Community: https://thevoicearchitect.com/so-home-page

Join Me Live at The Speaker Lab Live in Orlando, FL: https://app.gohighlevel.com/v2/preview/CXHDhDRZ1jHdda7wsEX9?notrack=true

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Thank you for listening!

You are your best project...always be working on YOU!