This is the first episode in our new series exploring the four speaker archetypes. (You can discover your archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz.) Knowing your archetype will help you to: Create more impactful and memorable presentations Market yourself as a speaker using your strengths Try our recommendations to take your talks to the next level In this episode, we’re talking about the Stellar Scholar speaker archetype with my guest and Thought Leader Academy grad Kristen Albert, Ed.D. As a Stellar Scholar: Your presentations are value-packed with insights and expertise. You enjoy digging into the details. You have drive and ambition and you're always looking to improve and master something new. Your powerfully logical mind helps you identify connections and find solutions to even the most difficult of problems and you make things happen. Your big challenge? Sometimes you might be a bit too technical and tactical in your presentations by sticking only to the facts. Kristen and I talk about how she’s leveraged her strengths as a Stellar Scholar plus what she’s learned about the power of incorporating personal stories into her talks and the results so far. Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz. About My Guest: Kristen (Kris) Albert, Ed.D. is the President and Lead coach of Turning Points LLC, the host of the online Turning Points Leadership Community, and the Turning Points in Leadership podcast. Kris holds a doctorate in leadership from the University of Delaware, a certificate in Ontological Coaching from the Newfield Network, and is a Certified Leadership Circle Profile practitioner. She is also a graduate of the Speaking Your Brand Thought Leader Academy. Kris believes that every one of us is not only capable of leading, but also responsible for leading positively within our spheres of influence. Throughout her entire career Kris has been dedicated to growing exceptional leaders – from the classroom to the board room, and everywhere in between. About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/302 Kris’s website: https://www.liveworksatisfied.com/ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz. Join our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect on social: Carol on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Kristen (guest) on LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristenalbert/ Kristen (guest) on Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/drkalbert/ Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 285: 4 Speaker Archetypes: Learn How to Market and Sell Your Speaking with Carol Cox Episode 241: The Expert Trap: What Holds Women Back from Thought Leadership with Carol Cox JOIN US: Our in-person Speaking Accelerator Workshop is coming up in Downtown Orlando on October 30, 2025. Create and practice your signature talk in one day using our proven framework, so you can confidently share your message and attract more opportunities. It's a fun, supportive environment where you get personalized feedback, professional photos, and more. Limited to 15 attendees. Get the details and secure your spot at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/orlando/.

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