The Speaker Success Toolkit: Writing the Talk That Gets Remembered

Financial Behavior Thought Leaders · Apr 8, 2026 · 30m

[embed]https://youtu.be/8s7toj0-rmU?si=O5v8HCAmPJyG1rBb[/embed] In this episode of The Speaker’s Success Toolkit, host Dr. Mary Bell Carlson is joined by speaker coach and storytelling expert Deirdre Van Nest to explore what truly makes a talk memorable and impactful. Kicking off the series, the conversation centers on a foundational truth: great speaking doesn’t start on stage; it starts with how a talk is written, structured, and designed to connect. Deirdre shares her personal journey into speaking, highlighting how coaching helped her overcome fear and ultimately shaped her approach to…