Podcasting and public speaking are not the same skill set — and assuming they are is why so many podcasters struggle on stage.

In this episode, I break down the real differences between speaking on a podcast and speaking in front of a live audience. After attending Podfest and watching talented podcasters deliver flat stage performances, I realized this conversation needed to happen.

You’ll learn:

• Why podcasting skills don’t automatically translate to stage presence
• The biggest mistakes podcasters make when they step onto a live stage
• How to shift from “information mode” to embodied, engaging delivery
• What it actually takes to command a room, not just a microphone

This episode is for podcasters, coaches, and content creators who know their message is solid — but want their delivery to land with confidence, energy, and authority on stage.

I also share how to start building stage-ready presence through Standing O, where we craft signature talks and speaker identity, and SpeakEazy, where speakers practice live delivery, pivots, and presence in real time.

Your podcast proves you have a voice.
This episode shows you how to turn it into stage presence.

Support the show

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

Being an MC isn’t just about holding a microphone. It’s about leading the entire experience.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my first-ever three-day conference as the MC, where I ran the full run of show and held the room from start to finish. This is a real look at what it actually takes to run a live event — from the preparation weeks before, to speaker coordination, to navigating on-stage pivots when things go off script.

You’ll hear:

• What an event MC really does before, during, and after an event
• Why the run of show is critical to audience experience
• How professional MCs handle technical issues and tight schedules live
• The role of presence, identity, and leadership on stage
• What event organizers should look for when choosing an MC

I’m also sharing real moments from the event, including live pivots when slide decks failed and how I kept the audience engaged under pressure. This episode is for speakers, leaders, and especially event organizers who want their events to feel intentional, high-value, and unforgettable.

If you’re ready to elevate how you show up on stage — or you’re planning an event and want to understand what separates a professional MC from someone who’s just behind the mic — this episode will change how you see live events.

To go deeper:

• Standing O is where we build speaker identity, presence, and leadership
• SpeakEazy is where speakers practice live delivery, pivots, and confidence

When the MC is prepared, the event flows.
And when the event flows, the audience feels it.

Support the show

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

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.

Support the show

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

After a two month break, Koco is back with a new episode. This time she is bringing a guest, fellow podcaster Dani V. They are tackling the all so controversial topic of Manifestation.

This one is a good, and make sure you make it to the end for a special announcement!

Enjoy

Support the show

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

To wear the bikini or to not wear the bikini....that is the question.

Ok so we all the know the pandemic has done a number on us and well sometimes you have to accept it and move forward.

In this episode, Koco gives a breakdown of what she did to feel confident with her new curves and rocking the bikini!

Enjoy!

Support the show

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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

"When a Lioness finds her King, all the house cats vanish"
-Nerrissa Irving

Woman today are struggling and Koco mean's STRUGGLING with staying strong in their feminist beliefs and finding a mate strong enough to handle it.

Wondering how to find your King of the Jungle.....hit that play button.....you will not regret it!

Enjoy!

Support the show

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

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

Support the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1827386/support

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

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

Email Me: koco@thevoicearchitect.gmail.com

Thank you for listening!

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