In Communication Is Your Competitive Edge: Embrace the Debate, communication expert and business strategist Shelby Jo Long reveals how to turn your expertise, intuition, and lived experience into a thriving business rooted in authenticity and impact. From surviving a traumatic brain injury to becoming a respected professor, debate coach, and entrepreneur, Shelby shares her personal journey of transformation-and the framework she now teaches to help others unlock their genius.
Through her signature five-phase process-Identity, Idea, Positioning, Brand, and Community-Shelby guides readers to clarify their message, package their expertise, and connect their knowledge to income. Blending personal storytelling with practical strategy, she demonstrates how communication, confidence, and clarity can help anyone step into leadership, build influence, and create a business that truly aligns with their values.
Whether you're transitioning from academia, scaling your brand, or rediscovering your professional voice, this book is your roadmap to success-where your story becomes your strategy, and your communication becomes your competitive edge.