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Ep 31- Discover Your Secret Sauce as a Speaker with Alexia Vernon

Darlene Hawley
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Join us for episode 31 as Lex and I chat about:

-Why your voice helps you make a change in the world

-How to learn to use and share your voice in a way that transforms people's lives.

- How to identify stores that you're ready to tell and narrate the key details and ask powerful questions.

-Why you don't have to wait till "you've arrived" to be visible in your business.

-Shey having a narrow focus is good for business.

-Three important skills to think about when getting speaking opportunities and why it'll help you grow your business.

-What is the Spotlight Speaker Accelerator and how it can change your business.


Sign up for Alexia's free interactive workshop Discover Your Secret Sauce Webinar: https://access.alexiavernon.com/access/~access/a1c7418f/


Learn all about The Spotlight Speaker Accelerator Here

https://access.alexiavernon.com/access/~access/a2c7418f/

Branded a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her unique and effective approach to women’s empowerment, Alexia Vernon is a sought-after speaking and leadership coach to female coaches, consultants, experts, and change makers who want to spread their ideas, positively impact people’s lives, grow their businesses, and advance their thought leadership.

Alexia has supported thousands of speakers through her online training, live events, The Spotlight Speaker Accelerator coaching program, and her elite masterminds. A renowned women’s empowerment speaker who has committed her life to showing women how to “step into their moxie”, since winning the Miss Junior America competition as a college freshman, Alexia has delivered transformational keynotes and corporate training for Fortune 500 companies, college campuses, professional associations, the United Nations, and she is a TEDxWomen speaker.


Alexia has gotten her gab on with media such as CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Forbes.com, Inc.com, European Business Review, and Women’s Health Magazine. She is also the author of the award-winning book, Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World.


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#secretsauceworkshop

 

Want to be an EPIC speaker (and have event organizers eager to book you for virtual and live speaking engagements)? In her LIVE virtual workshop, my friend @AlexiaVernon will share with you EXACTLY how to unearth your ‘secret sauce’ as a transformational speaker. If you’ve been wanting to add speaking to your biz plan, or if you want the speaking you’re doing to be more transformational AND profitable, you’ll get oodles of delicious content plus the chance to ask questions. Save your seat now.

 

https://access.alexiavernon.com/access/~access/a1c7418f/


Learn more about the Spotlight Speaker Accelerator Here!


Connect with Alexia~

 

https://www.instagram.com/alexiavernon/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/spotlightspeakerssalon/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiavernon/

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Hi I'm Darlene Hawley, a mother, wife, connector, storyteller and dream builder. I'm also a Brand & Online Business Coach, the founder of www.DarleneHawley.com and host of the Attract & Stand Ou Podcast.


I coach ambitious, heart-centered online entrepreneurs who are struggling with building a successful personal brand and business. They’re afraid to share their unique life story but know they need to stand out if they want to build an authentic and profitable online business. I help them build a solid brand foundation so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.

 


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Darlene Hawley, Personal Branding & Business Coach for service based entrepreneurs

Hey There!

I'm Darlene



As a mother, wife, connector, and dream builder, I’m Darlene Hawley, the founder of DarleneHawley.com and an Executive Leadership & Businesss Coach dedicated to empowering leaders like you.


My passion lies in helping ambitious professionals cultivate their unique leadership style while crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand. Through my coaching, we’ll work together to build a solid foundation that not only inspires your team but also drives results and growth within your organization.


Since 2007, I have been committed to guiding leaders and entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses with confidence and clarity.


Today, I focus on supporting women in reaching their leadership goals and living their dream lives—all while balancing the joys of raising my family and creating meaningful memories each day.


Together, we’ll transform your challenges into opportunities, allowing you to lead with authenticity and inspire those around you.

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