Let’s talk about something I know you have been thinking about, but maybe not saying out loud:

You want to be seen as an expert.

You want your voice to matter.

You want your work, your ideas, and your story to carry weight.

Not just with your clients or coworkers, but on stages, in boardrooms, at conferences, on podcasts, and in the rooms where people talk about who to hire, who to trust, and who to follow.

You don’t want to just sit at the table. You want to lead and impact the conversation.

But here is the part you might not realize yet: The fastest way to grow your credibility is through public speaking.

Why? Because speaking positions you as a person with passion, purpose, and impact.

When you speak on a stage, even a virtual one, you become the voice people associate with the solution or message you share. You become the face people remember when they are looking for someone who can reach their audience.

Think about it. Who do you trust more? The person who passively posts ...