Episode Details

What does it take to become a recognized thought leader before the world even knows it needs your message?

Kim Fischer built a national platform around sexual assault and trauma stories two years before #MeToo exploded. She followed her passion and got ahead of the curve instead of looking to follow the latest trend. Now a communications strategist and founder of Kim Fisher Collective, Kim helps executives and emerging thought leaders do the same through the power of spoken storytelling.

In this episode, Kim breaks down exactly how to find your thought leadership lane, amplify your message, and connect with audiences even if public speaking or media exposure feels completely out of reach.

You'll learn:

• Why you need to repeat your message 13 times before people actually hear it
• How to use plain language to connect with any audience (the TV news trick that changes everything)
• How to insert yourself into the right conversations before your competition does
• What to do when trolls, critics, and competitors come for your work
• How to turn everyday moments into thought leadership content that performs on social media

🎙️ Guest: Kim Fischer | Founder, Kim Fisher Collective🔗 Connect with Kim: [link]

Timestamps:00:01 – Meet Kim Fischer01:06 – How Kim broke a national story two years before #MeToo04:43 – How to position yourself as a thought leader before the moment arrives07:37 – Why people need to hear your message 13 times before taking action09:47 – What happens when your story goes viral (and draws adversaries)14:03 – How to handle criticism, trolls, and competition16:43 – Kim's tools for emerging thought leaders18:40 – Why plain speak is your most powerful communication tool21:32 – How to deliver your core message in 30 seconds24:14 – How to find thought leadership content in everyday life25:37 – "Clarity is kindness" — Kim's closing philosophy

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