Ashley Stahl, career strategist, founder of Wise Whisper Agency, and speaker of one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time, joins the show to break down exactly how solopreneurs can build a powerful personal brand through speaking, without burning out or constantly performing online.

In this episode, Ashley shares why “do what you Love” is the wrong advice, how to identify your core values as a career filter, and why most people confuse credibility with authority (and which one actually gets you clients).

What you’ll learn:

• The difference between your skillset (the what) and your core values (the how), and why both matter for your business
• Why authority, not credibility, is what actually drives client Growth
• The “islands” framework for building a personal brand online
• How to write a signature talk with original thinking, even if you’ve never been on a stage
• Why a TEDx talk can generate opportunities for 15+ years after you give it
• The structural formula Ashley’s team uses to write talks (including word count, page count, and emotional arc)
• How focusing on one brand channel per year beats trying to be everywhere at once

Connect with Ashley:

• Website: wisewhisperagency.com
• Book a call: wisewhisperagency.com/calendar
• Instagram: @ashleystahl

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