Branding, Storytelling & Getting Booked on Stages w/ Leah Woodford (Ep. 7)

Want to grow your speaking career but feel overwhelmed by branding, visibility, and knowing where to start? In this episode of The Beyond Impact Podcast, Colin Egglesfield sits down with Leah Woodford, founder of Speaker Life Magazine and media strategist, to share how aspiring and experienced speakers can build a brand that books stages. Leah reveals how to craft impactful stories, create a compelling speaker deck, and market yourself with confidence—without blending in. Drawing from her journey in journalism, broadcasting, and professional speaking, Leah shares hard-earned insights on how to stand out, serve your audience, and build a message-driven business. Why your story needs a message—not just emotion How to build a speaker brand that event planners notice The biggest branding mistakes speakers make (and how to fix them) What should and shouldn’t go in your speaker deck How to leverage relationships and tools like media, magazines, and social content to grow your influence Why clarity, purpose, and knowing your audience are non-negotiables This episode is for speakers, coaches, and mission-driven entrepreneurs ready to become known, booked, and impactful. Speaker Life Magazine → speakerlifemagazine.com Instagram: @colinegglesfield | @beyondimpact.mastery Facebook: Colin Egglesfield Fanpage LinkedIn: Colin Egglesfield