Connected Leaders Academy Have you ever rehearsed a conversation in the shower or the car, absolutely nailed it, and then held back in real life? Maybe you cut the controversial part, avoided humor because you worried no one would laugh, held back your vulnerability because you didn’t want to get too emotional, softened your boldness to seem agreeable, toned down your uniqueness to stay professional, or muted your authority because you do not fully own it yet. Maybe you even did all of this subconsciously. But here’s the enormous cost: every time you edit yourself to be liked, you disconnect from your real power, authenticity, connection with your audience, and trust. Your audience is not just buying your information. They are buying your energy, conviction, presence, certainty, and your ability to make them feel something. Expressive IntelligenceTM is the awareness and ability to communicate with your full self in a way that creates trust, connection, action, and transformation. Authenticity is the starting point. Expressive Intelligence is what happens when authenticity gets trained, sharpened, embodied, and aimed. It is the human advantage that will attract your ideal clients fast. Marla will show you how this can improve and grow your business, relationships, and life. Marla Press is a Speaker Trainer and Strategist. She founded Expressive Intelligence™ (E IQ), a pioneering framework that helps communicators gain the awareness and ability to stop self-editing parts of their personality and their truth on stage and in every conversation so that they build immediate connection and trust. Marla also founded Speakers on Fire Academy, where she trains leaders, teams, coaches, and mission-driven entrepreneurs in E-IQ EvolutionTM and how to turn every type of stage into influence and income. With a background as a therapist, medical consultant, corporate trainer, marketing director, and even a federal prison guard, Marla brings an unmatched depth of experience, boldness, and intuition to every interaction. Marla is the author of several psychology books, and one of the select authors in "Cracking the Rich Code" which is endorsed by Tony Robbins. Marla Press loves getting speakers “hot off the Press.” m.press@marlapress.com https://marlapress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/marla.press.1/ https://www.instagram.com/marlaapress/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlaapress/ ~ More About The Connected Leaders Academy ~ Connected Leaders Academy is Elevating Entrepreneurs for Success Learn from Global Experts: The world of entrepreneurship is vast, but we bring you closer to the wisdom of global experts. From diverse fields and industries, these thought leaders provide valuable insights to drive your growth. Growing Archive of Video Content: Unlock a treasure trove of videos designed to guide you through the challenges of scaling your business. With new content added regularly, you're always one step ahead. One-on-One Coaching with Jose Escobar: Connect with Connected Leaders Academy's founder, Jose Escobar, for tailor-made strategies and solutions to your entrepreneurial challenges. jose@connectedleadersacademy.com https://www.connectedleadersacademy.com/ Sponsors Becoming the Person Universe https://brianearnold.com/ Leap To Your Success https://jaclynstrominger.com/ Speakers on Fire Academy https://marlapress.com/ To get more of Connected Leaders Academy, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/connected-leaders-academy/