The Speaking Up Podcast
Elizabeth Koraca
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Do you want to make a splash and truly be heard when making a presentation? Do you want to gain more confidence? Is Speaking Up for yourself something that makes you feel anxious? Do you need a strategy to get from where you are to where you ultimately want to be? Do you wish there was someone who could help you achieve the dreams you have for your career? If any of those resonated, you are in the right place! Following a high school presentation, her teacher told her, “don’t quit your day job” Elizabeth grew her confidence and went on to become a respected and recognized Reuters TV anchor, media consultant and coach who has worked with top level CEOs. Elizabeth used her magic formula, worked hard to reach her dreams and now she imparts that knowledge to her clients. Elizabeth has equipped hundreds with the tools they needed to overcome their fears and step into their power. Elizabeth’s passion is helping others sidestep the roadblocks she faced and be the mentor and coach she wished she’d had when she was starting out. Welcome to Speaking Up, the podcast where Elizabeth provides inspirational stories, tangible tips for dealing with rejection, overcoming stress, learning to say no, how to shine on Zoom, how to gain confidence in yourself and your abilities and much much more!
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Episode 74: Secrets for Using Your Superpowers at Work
The Speaking Up Podcast
05/03/22 • 6 min
5.0
Whether you’re an organizational wizard, spreadsheet supremo, or brainstorming maestro, we all have superpowers. Knowing what they are and owning them can be a huge confidence booster.
In this episode I am going to help you cultivate your superpower by showing how to unlock your genius zone, including:
- Make a list of all the things you do better than anyone else!
- Superpowers can be soft skills too.
- Put your superpowers into everyday life.
So it’s time to embrace your superpower, start operating in your zone of genius and level up your career!
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(00:46) We all have a superpower – what's yours?
(02:06) Cultivating your power is a confidence boost
(03:26) Find your zone of genius
Also Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 30: 5 Soft Skills that will Set You Apart
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 69: How to Learn Awesome New Skills Through Online Courses
The Speaking Up Podcast
03/31/22 • 9 min
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Learning new skills is a great way to leverage your professional worth, amp up your online presence and make yourself stand out as an industry leader. So in the episode I am going to show you how to take those important steps towards gaining new skills.
I am going to give you some top tips on how to find the right course for you, including:
- Find a suitable institution.
- Ask your employer for any funded learning opportunities.
- Ask yourself how much you really want to do it.
So if you’re sitting on the fence about whether to spend money on course fees or take time out of your busy schedule to study, remember that the best time to take the leap is right now!
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(01:08) Take the first steps to level up your skillset
(02:19) Top tips on finding the right course
(03:32) If you don’t ask, you won’t get!
(05:25) Do what is right for you
(07:08) Get a game plan
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 65: Make Your Own Luck
The Speaking Up Podcast
03/17/22 • 7 min
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When you think of Ireland what comes to mind? Guiness, horse racing, the color green? Or maybe Lucky Charms, four-leaf clovers, and that elusive pot of gold at the end of a rainbow?
Ireland is often associated with symbols of luck and fortune, so in this episode, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I explain how you can make your own luck to further your career and your business.
You might think some people are just born lucky, but have you ever considered why that might be? Mindset matters, so I am sharing with you a few ways to create your own luck, including:
- Change your state of mind.
- Be confident in yourself.
- Build your network and socialize.
Good luck can be made, so it’s time to stop going green over others’ ‘lucky breaks’ and start making some of your own!
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(01:13) Luck is a state of mind
(02:24) It wasn’t meant to be
(03:45) Don’t be fearful
(04:32) Look at luck as stepping stones
(05:37) Believe it’s possible to have what you want
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 70: How to Get Yourself in the Media with Trae Bodge
The Speaking Up Podcast
04/05/22 • 19 min
5.0
On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am joined by Trae Bodge, a lifestyle journalist and smart shopping expert with a passion for helping you save money and get the best value from your purchases.
Trae has appeared on many shows including NBC Nightly News (my personal favorite), The Today Show and Good Morning America. She is also a media coach and is the co-founder of One Take Media Coaching.
In this episode we chat about how to get yourself in the media, and Trae reveals some of her expert tips including some all-important dos and don’t when it comes to pitching. She also talks to us about her own experiences of speaking up, and why it may not always win you friends but that shouldn’t deter you.
Click here to visit Trae’s website
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(01:47) Organization tips
(05:01) Pitching do’s and don’ts
(10:07) Getting in the media with no contacts
(14:25) Do what you need to do
Connect with Trae:
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 77: The Secrets of Social Media Success with Amy E. Goodman
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05/24/22 • 29 min
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On today’s episode, in honor of AAPI Month (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders), I am joined by lifestyle correspondent and media maven Amy E. Goodman.
Amy regularly shares the latest in fashion, beauty, entertaining, DIY and parenting—to help make a stylish life accessible and ultimately viewers lives easier. She joins us to discuss how she built her own influential social media identity.
I am delighted to have her on the podcast to discuss how she built an influential social media presence from scratch by herself, receiving hundreds of thousands of views. Plus, she shares some of her best advice including:
- How to optimise your social media game.
- How to get on television as an expert in your field.
- How to succeed in business apart of the AAPI community.
Amy provides valuable insight to help you level up your personal brand and build a successful career, and if you like what you hear, make sure you connect with Amy here:
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(02:59) Morphing with the times
(06:26) Never aim to go viral
(10:25) Self-made social media
(14:02) Always try to innovate
(19:09) Social media numbers matter!
(23:40) Speaking up against prejudice
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 81: Secrets for Starting Your Day Happy: 5 Toxic Habits to Kick to the Curb
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06/21/22 • 6 min
5.0
Remember being told not to check your phone first thing in the morning?
Grabbing the phone, checking calendars, responding to emails – all of these have been blamed for causing a poor state of mind to start to day, but I don’t think it’s as clear cut as that.
This episode is all about helping you find a morning routine that works for you, as I highlight some of the other potentially toxic morning habits you need to kick to the curb, including:
- Constantly hitting snooze on your alarm clock.
- Don’t just move from the bed to the chair.
- Overwhelming yourself with tasks .
It’s time to start getting your day off to the best start, so figure out the most effective morning routine for you, and say goodbye to those toxic habits!
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(00:46) Do you check your phone first thing in the morning?
(01:45) Do what’s important for you
(02:56) Five toxic morning habits
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 001: Creating Your Personal Brand
The Speaking Up Podcast
08/31/21 • 11 min
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Welcome back to The Speaking Up Podcast. What if I told you that you already have exactly what it takes to create a strong, authoritative personal brand? You already know who you are. The key is to let everyone else know, too. And you can do this by creating a stand-out personal brand that shows you in your best light--all day, every day.
In today’s episode we’re going to talk about personal branding. It can feel like an intimidating topic, especially if you’re just starting out. But I can promise you that it’s not that complicated.
You’ll learn:
- What a personal brand is and why it matters
- How I developed my personal brand using 3 simple but powerful questions
- The 5 life-changing steps to develop your personal brand
When we hear the words “personal brand,” we often assume it refers only to entrepreneurs and influencers. This just isn’t true. Everyone has a personal brand. Everyone can benefit from learning about how to showcase themselves in a positive and empowering way, whether that’s on social media, in the boardroom, or on your LinkedIn profile.
Having a strongly defined personal brand instills a sense of credibility. It influences the way others see how you move through the world, both personally and professionally. It shows that you care how you show up in the world. It shows that you take pride in your image and believe in your own unique strengths and abilities.
It’s not a conscious thing. But people do respond differently to workers who show up ready to thrive, ready to bring something new to the table, rather than those who seem shy or standoffish. If you’re fading into the background, you’ll never climb the ladder.
I learned the hard way in broadcast journalism. There’s nothing scarier than reading off a teleprompter for the first time on live television. I had some missteps, and I probably missed out on some opportunities because I didn’t have the confidence in my twenties that I do now! But sometimes you don’t realize what you’re capable of until you’re forced to just... do it. Diamonds are forged under pressure, right?
Before I share my 5 life-changing tips to get started on developing your own personal brand, here are the 3 questions I asked myself to develop my own personal brand:
“What do I want to be known for?”
“What’s my story?”
“How will I show it?”
In the episode, I get into the detail of how the answers to these simple questions shaped my personal brand.
These are the five steps I recommend to my clients when they’re working on developing a personal brand. I walk them through these steps and help them design a strategic game plan.
In this episode I take you through these steps in more detail so that you can do the same.
Step 1: Define your purpose
Step 2: Decide on your desired outcome or vision
Step 3: Start creating your personal brand considering how you want to be perceived.
Step 4: Develop a strategy and craft your message.
Step 5: Execute your personal brand and tell your story.
No matter what space you occupy in the world, it all starts with a strong, solid sense of self. Whatever your desired outcome is, you’ll need a strong personal brand. It won’t happen overnight and you can of course start small by giving your digital presence a boost, asking thoughtful questions during meetings for example. Your confidence will shine through and give you an edge.
Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:54} What is a personal brand?
{4:50} Nothing we do in life is pointless
{5:57} What do you want to be known for?
{8:22} What is your purpose?
{9:35} Dress for the position you want
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 64: Simplify Your Life in 3 Easy Steps with Paige Killian, Professional Organizer
The Speaking Up Podcast
03/15/22 • 29 min
5.0
On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am joined by professional organizer, friend, and CEO of Everything with Style Paige Killian, where we discuss how a tidy home can positively impact your life and career.
Paige gives us an insight into her simple but powerful 3 E’s Philosophy:
- The Essentials.
- The Enhancements.
- The Extras.
I can tell you from personal experience that the 3 E’s Philosophy works! And if you use Paige’s advice to de-clutter your life, you will find your mindset and your performance will improve too.
Find out more from Paige at everythingwithstyle.com
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(01:45) The consequences of being disorganized
(06:29) The 3 E’s Philosophy
(11:03) Organizing our digital lives
(14:13) The 1% Rule
(19:05) The big A-HA moment
(24:08) I love serving others
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 055: 7 Compelling Reasons to Check Your Ego at the Door
The Speaking Up Podcast
02/10/22 • 8 min
5.0
Confidence can be a great thing, and it can take you far. However, when your ego gets in the way it can make you think you’re the only person good enough. This can create tension in the workplace, put a strain on your relationships and damage your career progression.
You may not even be aware you're coming across like this. But that is the problem with ego - it blinds you to the feelings of others. So next time you say something, ask yourself, are you bragging to the point of being obnoxious?
In this episode, I give you seven top tips to help you keep your ego under control without losing your confidence, including:
- Put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
- Ask for feedback.
- Try out new ideas.
If you can learn to channel your self-confidence without letting your ego get in the way, you are setting yourself up for success!
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(01:11) An ego is blinding
(03:13) Don’t let your ego stop you from helping others
(06:19) You do not know everything
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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Episode 056: Why You’re Bad At Managing Your Time and How To Fix It
The Speaking Up Podcast
02/15/22 • 10 min
5.0
Did you know February is National Time Manage Month?
When it comes to time management, every single one of us has a slightly different method that works for us, but only you can figure out what that is - maybe it’s an old school planner and pen, or something more scientific like the Pomodoro Technique.
In this episode I highlight some of the ways you might be struggling with your time management, and give you some tips to deal with it, including:
- Do a time audit.
- Block out your time.
- Know how you work best, and adapt!
We all have bad habits when it comes to time management, but now’s the time (pun intended) to do something about it!
Here are the highlights from this episode:
(01:37) Plan around what works for you
(03:37) We all have time wasters
(06:11) A task expands to fill the time you allocate for it!
Also Mentioned in this Episode:
Episode 21: 5 Tips to Avoid Tornado Brain
Connect with Elizabeth:
Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/
Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q
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