Listen "93: From “The Missus” to the Microphone: How Kim Allen Found Her Voice and Changed the Game"
Episode Synopsis
New Series Launch: The Clients Behind the MicFor the first time ever, Jacqueline sits down with her own clients — real experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders — to uncover what it really takes to build a speaking-driven business.Weaving in with episodes with established guests and Jacqueline’s own teaching, these conversations are no scripts. No filters. Just raw conversations about courage, clarity, and the moments that changed everything.In this first episode, we meet Kim Allen — a multi-award-winning CEO, keynote speaker, and the first female Chair of AWCI QLD. From being dismissed as “the missus” to leading a multimillion-dollar construction company, Kim has redefined what leadership looks like in male-dominated industries.Together, Jacqueline and Kim unpack what it means to find your voice, separate your personal and business brand, and speak up in a way that changes how you’re seen, how you lead, and how you live.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Stop being dismissed and start commanding attention (05:00)Separate your personal brand from your business brand to unlock bigger stages (10:00)Harness your voice as a change agent that resonates with men as much as women (15:00)Transform pain into power (22:00)Lead with clarity, not chaos so you can make better decisions as a leader (31:22)Communicate beyond the stage and find the voice that changes the way you lead teams, parent, and partner (35:00)Stop waiting for “someday” (38:00)Get ready for a raw, inspiring look at how to build confidence, dismantle limiting beliefs, and step into a speaking business with clarity and conviction.WHERE TO FIND KIM ALLENWebsite: https://mrskimallen.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrskimallen_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569145136128 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-allen-a73681239/ If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you’d love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we’d love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It’s all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can’t wait to welcome you. Join here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/speakerdrivenbusinesscommunity To connect and learn more about creating a Speaker Driven Business connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn. You can also follow Jacqueline on Instagram and join our Facebook Group.Join the Speak More Collective.
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