Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here! (give this till 8:15pm ET on Sunday night to land on your pod platform to listen there.)

Quick episode to get you moving for the week ahead:

Are there too many people in the market already with a newsletter?

Is there any space for yours?

We're going to wrestle with that idea for a few.

There are reasons to be nervous right now. The biggest ones are because of us and our guts. The biggest ones are because of us and the fact that we're not moving.

Don't worry about the market.

Worry about the actions you're taking today.

Do you need a newsletter? Do you want a newsletter? What does it do for you?

I'm going to talk about this kickoff for Inbox Influence, but as always, I am all about DIY. So if you need to conserve cash, You need to do it on your own. Don't let that stop you.

More than anything else you're going to hear me say, like always, you're not going to figure it out till you've started. You're not going to see the benefits till you're down the road, but don't delay don't put this off.

Learn how to navigate a saturated marketing environment by identifying your unique value proposition and effectively communicating with your target audience.

Gain insights on creating impactful content, selecting the right email marketing platform, and setting up your first newsletter.

Join our Inbox Influence masterclass if you need this figured out, stat.

Thanks so much for tuning in to How To: Thought Leadership!

(first episode published after moving to Substack from Buzzsprout! Let’s roll!)

Read more about why to start a newsletter.

00:00 Identifying Marketing Saturation

00:46 Unique Value Proposition

02:03 Building a Body of Work

04:42 Defining Your Target Audience

06:14 Addressing Client Problems

07:28 Choosing the Right Email Marketing Platform

About me:

Grab time on my calendar for an intro call or with questions. Happy to help.

Julie Michelle Morris helps leaders become thought leaders, and drags the genius out of organizations and their leaders across cybersecurity, philanthropy, social good, policy, for-profit including Center for Internet Security, World Economic Forum, Asset Funders Network, UC San Diego, along with founders, authors, speakers, and consultants from across the globe. Julie speaks on developing your visibility toward service at scale, monetizing your expertise, and the how-to of thought leadership. She hosts high-profile conversations on her podcast, 'How To: Thought Leadership'. Based in Dallas, Texas, Julie graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors in Economics and studied Accounting at the University of California, San Diego, and is mom to two amazing daughters and wife to a financial analyst turned YouTube woodworker.

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If you're looking for a podcast on thought leadership, often, you're facing a pivot. A layoff. A big change ahead.

And you know that thought leadership is a powerful tool to wield in that endeavor.

But there's still some challenges that make you feel stuck:
Fear. You don't know if you should bet on YOU.

Meet Yann Dang, a finance leader turned executive and life coach. She helps women in male dominated spaces build lasting confidence. With over 20 years of experience as a finance leader in corporate America, Yann has been the only woman in the room, the youngest, the one breaking barriers and defying the odds.

Julie's big takeaway:
I'm a brain nerd. I loved Yann's approach to fear, that while it is a challenge, it's important to give it a listen - it may just need some calming down. Then you can move on, rather than ignoring what you're hearing! Doing so with a trained guide will expedite the process.

GIFT TO HOW TO: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP LISTENERS!
Yann is generously gifting a 90-min session with our podcast listeners! While space is available, book your spot! https://calendly.com/yanndang/coaching-consultation

LIVE SESSION:
For members of the network Chief, join Yann on Friday Oct 28th from 1-2pm EST for Navigating Workplace Conflict Confidently: Transforming Tensions into Triumph: https://members.chief.com/meetups/S0Xl0hv9s3

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Follow Yann Dang:
Website: aspire-coaching.co
Email: connect@aspire-coaching.co
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang/
Instagram: instagram.com/aspirecoaching_yann/

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

"People don't just want to connect to you because of your expertise. They want to connect with you on a heart human level..." says Nidhi Tewari, LCSW.

Join Julie Morris as they dive deep into Nidhi's shift from therapist to influential speaker. Learn how she mastered LinkedIn, built a powerful personal brand, started with free workshops, and partnered with a top speaker agency. If you're eager to transform your expertise into wide-reaching influence, this episode offers the roadmap.

About Nidhi Tewari, LCSW
Website | LinkedIn

Nidhi brings a unique combination of personal and professional experience with mental health to her speaking. As a licensed therapist and consultant with over a decade of experience, and as a person who has overcome her own mental health challenges, Nidhi is highly sought after by corporations, conferences, and brands for her science-validated tools, storytelling, and engaging delivery. She was invited to speak about workplace wellbeing at the World Economic Forum, and her expertise is featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, TED Blog, Thrive Global, Oprah Daily, and HuffPost. Her clients have included Godiva, NPR, National Speakers Association, UC San Diego, The American Society for Quality, WellnessCoach, The Futur, Activate, and APN Lodge.

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

Special session in CHIEF with Julie Michelle Morris and Melissa Cohen!

Personal branding - what a convoluted topic! It's overly complex, when it should instead be pragmatic, clear, operational.

Let's show the power of personal branding and how you can leverage it:
- To differentiate you
- Toward finding clients
- To rise above other equally qualified candidates
- To make your thought leadership go from good to great

This will be a brief discussion with Melissa Cohen and Julie Michelle Morris, to give you tactics to put to work right away from our session.

We walk and live what we teach!
Want to work with us?
We kick off SOON - visit https://diyinfluence.com/bootcamp and use code Q4 - and let’s put you on a fulfilling path and trajectory in personal branding like ours!

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

In this 20-min episode with Melissa, we get brutally honest about our love for the black turtleneck, simple personal branding, and a powerful network!

Recorded in Spring 2023, Melissa and I didn’t know during this episode, and that we would go on to teach and partner together, and have a blast leading others through a self-discovery journey on LinkedIn! ❤️👏

🎧 Give it a listen to light your fire and get your feet moving!

We walk and live what we teach!
Want to work with us?
We kick off SOON - visit https://diyinfluence.com/bootcamp and use code Q4 - and let’s put you on a fulfilling path and trajectory in personal branding like ours!

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

Get ready for an exclusive interview on the How To: Thought Leadership podcast! 🎙️ Join me, Julie Morris as I sit down with the incredible Jennifer Uhll, founder of Lifetime Wishes. 🌟

We dive deep into Jennifer's extraordinary journey, from her fresh start in sunny California to launching her groundbreaking third startup. Prepare to be inspired as Jennifer reveals the story behind Lifetime Wishes: an AI-powered platform that empowers parents to leave an everlasting legacy for their children. 🌈

We shed light on the importance of branding clarity and the challenges faced by founders. Jennifer artfully emphasizes the significance of taking small, intentional steps, seeking unwavering support, and conquering self-doubt. 🚀

This dialogue showcases the true essence of thought leadership, offering a glimpse into the limitless potential we all possess to create a positive impact in our ever-changing world. ✨

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

Ready for a bold career change? Let's talk regaining power. Whether you're contemplating a major shift or simply seeking fulfillment in your current path, this episode will ignite your passion and empower you to make the leap.

Don't settle for ordinary—own your career path with confidence.

Join host Julie Morris, thought leadership trainer and founder of DIY Influence, with special guest Hayal Koc, investor & VP, Salesforce for practical career pivot strategies, inspiring stories, and a dose of fearless confidence.

Follow Hayal:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayalkoc/

Follow Julie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/

Your personal brand is what sets you apart from everyone else and is the foundation for all your future opportunities. — Sallie Krawcheck, Ellevest

Thought leadership and personal brand. You know these are what makes success possible.

AND YET. We aren't moving forward.

I know why. And how you can move out of stuck.

Mentioned in today's special episode:
Use code FRIEND200 for a significant discount to my amazing listeners. Join us at https://www.personalbrandbootcamp.com/waitlist - enrollment is OPEN till Friday, March 31 (and as of now, only 14 seats remain in our cohort)

Stop waiting for recognition - It's time to recognize yourself.

Learn how to build your audience at DIYInfluence.com
Follow Julie Michelle Morris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliemichellemorris/