The Art of Self-Promotion | Lizz Smoak | TEDxWestBrowardHigh

Lizz Smoak, personal brand strategist, talks about why having the courage to share your story is a key component to building a successful life.
Lizz Smoak is a Personal Brand Strategist, motivational speaker and award-winning lifestyle entrepreneur. She reaches budding entrepreneurs through her 1 on 1 coaching programs spanning 4 continents and leads dynamic training programs, like her flagship branding course, Be The Brand Academy. The 8-week online course teaches individuals to succeed in business by developing their own personal brand. “A lifestyle entrepreneur is a passionate individual who supports an untethered lifestyle with a profitable business run completely online.” Lizz teaches her students and clients how to scale their business globally by using their own skills, passion, knowledge and a laptop.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@christines173]

This talk really moved & inspired me. Thank you.

[@capturedquestsmusicstories7788]

Can people stop saying mean things about a woman who shares a good message? I found this video helpful because, in order to self-promote, you first need this confidence. This is the foundation for effective self-promotion.

[@angelsareamongus4422]

This was beautiful, thank you so much!! 💗

[@TheNickPenney]

Applying for a job you're not qualified for and having to call your daddy to help you on your first task.... Priceless 😂

[@ThomasTruthSeeker75]

She cries self promotion while she, herself, only called daddy. Having supportive parents isn't self promotion.

[@aarondiamond4157]

Thank you. I'm currently at a cross-roads and now I know exactly which way to go.

[@annettefrench4689]

YOU HAVE THE HEART OF A LION. YOU WILL LOVE YOURSELF NO MATTER WHAT THE WORLD SAYS. I love it!! Thank You!!!

[@jaleotech5918]

scam video 4 minutes into this 10 minute video and not a word about self-promotion.

[@TABBYMUSIC]

Original comment confirmed

[@bryanjones5423]

So what you are saying is, that you wanted to be taught what self promotion meant? The message is clearly motivational; don't really understand what the reason is to be negative on a TedTalks motivational video.

[@oscargonzalez4100]

The video was not a scam. The inspirational messages are about self-promotion. Self Promotion starts with believing in who you are. How can you market yourself if you have no confidence in yourself or what you do? I think you should look into other videos other than TedxTalks, because they are mostly all inspirational and not informative.

[@amiralamb]

Jaleo Tech Thanks!

[@J10prods]

The most wasteful 4 minutes of my life

[@makeupbymelisa11]

Loved it. I wish you could’ve gone more into the ‘why’ we should share our stories.

[@aarondiamond4157]

Only you are the one that knows your own "why".

[@apojunis]

"C - colon - backslash..." wow, what a memory you revived! When I learned AutoCAD, I went into DOS and had to use *.* "Star Dot Star" to delete things. Now, I don't even know how to get in to DOS! Thank you Lizz!

[@LizzSmoak]

DOS holds a special green flashing space in my heart!

[@oscargonzalez4100]

This video is truly inspiring. I will wake up every day and tell myself "I have the heart of a lion." Lizzy brought up fresh and innovative topics on how to market yourself. Even though I do consider this TedTalks to be more inspirational than informative.

[@alyssaclement813]

I appreciated this video and found it encouraging

[@PascalBachmann]

It's all about being authentic and genuine. Talk about your work and accomplishments in a way that is humble and informative. Share your passion and why you do what you do. And most importantly, be yourself. People can spot a fake from a mile away, so be honest and transparent in your self-promotion.

[@Ontariokelley]

"You have the heart of a 🦁. You will love yourself no matter what the world tells you."

[@Waqas4hmed]

And shameful to do harm who helped Lizz in designing a website. She completed the order and next day she cancelled the order on fiverr. Inhumane,.

[@Ontariokelley]

@@Waqas4hmed ???

[@myrugbypod]

What part of hiding under your desk and calling your dying dad to bail you out of a situation you were un-able to handle is self promotion?

[@katibothman5531]

jacob franchetti 😂

[@TunerThings]

You have the heart of a lion.

[@martinschmelzle4864]

The fact that that story convinced anyone.

[@jdbruiser]

It's about her so she's promoting her experiences.

[@LizzSmoak]

@veronica_dinah your man, the kind and gentle soul. @jacobfranchetti 3 subscribers…you’re the man! I wanted to give you an update, my dad did finally pass away without attending the Oregon opera but he did see your comment. He was thankful for the time you took to watch our story. You are sooo much cooler than your friends know!

[@fullpotentialrealized654]

She will need the art of self promotion throughout her life. I acknowledge you for preparing her to get comfortable with it from a young age.

[@heman2280]

Thank U very very mutch,i'll try to do so.It wasn't eazy untill now so i wonder what lies ahead.

[@LizzSmoak]

Your TRUE potential lies ahead...head up, chest out, go for it!!

[@hellodeliamichelle9444]

Thank you beautiful Liz!!!! Congratulations on being featured on Ted Talks!! What a wonderful goal and accomplishment! Thank you for leading the way! xoxo

[@LizzSmoak]

You're next gorgeous!! Get out, get visible and give 'em your message!

[@Sergio-nb4hj]

TedX talks arent the same thing as ted talks

[@TheConfusedJew]

This is an inspiring presentation and powerful ten minutes. Sometimes all you need is a positive and hopeful message...she delivers both here. Thanks for having the guts to get up in front of a crowd and share your story! No more excuses...

[@Mountaingypsytrading]

Thank you for this. It’s everything I needed to hear! 💜

[@tsunamix0147]

Thanks, lady. Now I have loads of wannabe rappers on SoundCloud DM'ing me all their shite songs.

[@NiharikaAcharya77]

6:58 💫 that was gem!!

[@kimploeg5374]

wauw this video... thank you!

[@cer_eal]

Idk if I want to take advice from this video. Two minutes in and I was rolling my eyes at the levels of indulgence.

[@79usndvr]

Very inspiring Lizz. I especially love the part where you tell S that she has the heart of a lion. I hope its ok but I am going to start saying the same thing to my 2. Thanks!

[@LizzSmoak]

❤

[@TheSugarRay]

Yay, personally made jargon for something that has a completely different meaning when they type it into search engines.

[@prettyfemme]

Ty

[@DPNavigator]

Lizz this was a POWERFUL message. Thank you for sharing!

[@SerapioSergiovich]

Excellent item and very good graphics Advertising evolves permanently.

[@olajideparis]

4 minutes into this 10 minute video and not a word about self-promotion.

[@katibothman5531]

lol

[@makeupbymelisa11]

She was alluding to how unqualified she was for the job but got it through self-promotion

[@sumiran0019]

You made me your fan ❤️ Love you

[@bunnybeat3000]

"Tell the story that is authentically you"

[@noreply-nimstest7961]

Self confidence , is what you meant.

[@anjnapratap2519]

Loved it as I have lived it. Will share it with my daughter. Thank you Lizz, hand on heart - one lioness to another 😊♥️

[@LizzSmoak]

Thank you so much for your sharing your kindness and light! May your daughter grow to be confident and fierce!

[@TheNickPc]

i love lamp

[@rebelqueen26]

jeez. she made me cry at the part when she told her daughter the part about the heart of the lion... that's so inspirational. especially to make time for your daughter every morning to remind her that. i can only hope that I can inspire my kid(s) to do the same!

[@LizzSmoak]

Who can our children depend on to prepare them for each day if not us? It is the most important thing you will ever commit to!

[@brennond6]

Bleep bloop

[@yoursubconscious]

The title should be: "Take Action by Telling Your Story of Life".

[@linhngo7398]

You are a human being. Do not shrink yourself for anyone

[@zzulm]

I get that it's a beautiful message but I was hoping for more steps to start taking action.

[@Ydiventuregroup]

I was seeking more info😢

[@crazyone8319]

I have the heart of a lion

[@LizzSmoak]

Yes YOU do!!!

[@TABBYMUSIC]

Weird transplant...

[@monicavasquez8404]

Whats up with the hand gestures

[@leonardobarrios5497]

Voided message, if I love myself in the wrong then that is a problem there are some things that you must accept but always try to improve, confort early in you life is an enemy, yo must achieve change and adapt, the world won't give a dam about your own approval, the world is not a part of you you are a part of the world so you decide if you are a broken part or not

[@RoadCin_Media]

@EpicX JJT

[@ltotheop7512]

her vibe is off. not in sync with her message.

[@andrewcanella]

Would have likely been A:\ for a floppy drive, not C:\ which is traditionally a hard drive.

[@jamesmazzara6051]

yea i loved the talk and everything but really you guys should use titles that are coherent with the content of the video. it’s irritating

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

I was born a sow and heres my story

[@cer_eal]

Totally not Liz Smoak getting alts to post fake positive comments on this video. Especially not the commenters that have no subscriptions, subscribers or content and that have only ever posted one comment in their entire channel history. Pathetic.

[@MrDeviozBeatz]

she didnt even teach me how to promote myself but to just do it. What!?!?!?

[@sgmoperations7564]

Usually I don't self promote but this video is on self-promotion sooo :), We started our channel a month ago because we wanted to show the world the real us and not let anyone put us down ever again. So check in every Monday and Thursday for new comedic videos that I hope will make you smile and brighten your day!

[@RogerOnTheRight]

Completely misleading title. Nothing about "art" and self-promotion at all.

[@noisytattoos5595]

Booooring

[@gabrielchis9450]

I literally lost 10 minutes and 10 seconds of my life.😑

[@mixedemotions8141]

Thank you for telling me before I watched the video 😭😭

[@goofyahhmans]

thank you liz i guess but don't tell that to people on youtube

[@kenneth6102]

I didn't know TED talks can be click-baiting. I just wasted 11 minutes of my life.

[@Simply_Jonathan]

What if in reality we are self promotion

[@wasabix9974]

I HAVE THE MOST ENTERTAINING VIDEOS ON PLANET EARTH YES I SAID IT YES I MEANT TO SO YOU SHOULD WATCH MY VIDEOS 🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@NezamMousa]

this video is waist of time 😑😑

[@linhngo7398]

You need to take up space

[@VlogbySakura]

I really don’t understand the concept of self promotion...

[@ikalennyy6986]

Love yourself, no matter what the world tells you. The story of calling her father for help with a very basic concept of turning the darn computer on. Look at yourself in the mirror and put your hand on your heart. Would somebody tell me why I wasted 10 minutes on something which was a stage “acting” but had no substance? Where is the inspiration here? And why does this deserve to be a TEDTalk?

[@Trd2020]

3 minutes in and havent learned 💩

[@juliewarkentin4670]

The title of this is ; The Art of Self-Promotion. We sell ourselves with what people see. Unfortunately due to Lizz ill fitting sweater and frumpy appearance, nothing she said mattered

[@annecaulder9495]

Julie Warkentin Instead of self-promotion, she should have been learning how to do things like turn on a computer and insert a floppy disc. Seriously, that was embarrassing. How did she get to college without knowing this? I was sheltered and in high school in the ‘80s, but I got a job for a lawyer at 19 years old and did it ALL myself. Common sense goes further than self-promotion. This was useless to me.

[@altdynkzi]

That's cool and all but read my name

[@teabags2day]

Ummm what??

[@Dayglodaydreams]

So much about...nothing...10 minutes of no practical advice.

[@pale_profile7237]

Annoying.