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2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 9: The Authenticity Trap with Dominique Murray

Why Bringing Your Whole Self to Work Is a Trap: Authenticity and Executive Presence Authenticity is everywhere in leadership advice. Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Bring yo

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 8: Storytelling for Leaders with Mark Busse

How to Tell Stories That Win Buy-In: Storytelling for Executive Communication Most leaders know they need stories. Almost none feel ready to tell them. They worry they a

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 7: Managing Derailment

Stop Getting Derailed in Leadership Meetings: How to Handle Pushback and Earn Buy-In Are you constantly getting derailed in meetings? You're not alone. In this episode,

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 6: Future of Learning with Lisa Christensen

New here? Don't start here. Go back to Episode 1 and follow the sequence 1–50, designed as a private coaching journey. Today's guest is ahead of the curve and she has th

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 5: Mindset Shifts for Executive Communication with Madina Behori

How to Rebuild Confidence as a Leader: Mindset Shifts for Executive Communication Many professionals appear confident on the surface. But underneath? They are battling a

2026 - Studying Great Trainers Episode 4: Speak by Design's Golden Rules for Facilitation

10 Communication Training Facilitation Tips That Actually Change Leadership Behavior After decades of coaching leaders, Stephanie Bickel has learned something important:

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 3: Alex Hormozi

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 3: Alex Hormozi New here? Don’t start here. Go back to Episode 1 and follow the sequence 1–50, designed as a private coaching jour

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 2: Robin Roberts

Studying Great Speakers Episode 2: Robin Roberts New here? Don't start here! Go back to Episode 1 and follow the sequence 1–50, designed as a private coaching journey.

2026 - Studying Great Speakers Episode 1 - Bob Iger

New here? This is not the place to start! Begin with Episode 1 and follow the sequence 1–50, designed as a private coaching journey. At Speak by Design, we analyze speak

2026 - Episode 1 - Leadership Communication Trends

2026 Update | What's New at Speak by Design This episode is an update for our active clients, not a place to start. New here? Begin with Episode 1 and follow the sequenc

Season 2 - Increase Conflict Tolerance - Part 2

What happens after the conflict is often more damaging than the conflict itself. Most of us retreat, replay the moment endlessly, or vent to the wrong people—quietly erod

Season 2 - Increase Conflict Tolerance - Part 1

When the disagreement happens, how do you show up? Are you frowning? Raising your voice? Or cowering? The difference between leaders who crumble and those who command ca

50 | Build New Communication Habits

How do great leaders create lasting communication habits? If you have followed all 50 lessons you are now wondering, "How do I take what I've learned and turn it into las

49 | Coach Others

How do you define a great coach? Is it someone who simply listens, or someone who motivates, guides, and teaches with clarity? In this lesson, we unpack the art of coachi

48 | Coach Yourself

Did you know the best coach you'll ever have is already with you—every moment of every day? It’s you. We’ll show you how to master the art of self-coaching, turning that

47 | Be a Great Writer

Coaching Great Writing as a Leadership Skill Leaders, here’s a reality check: the presentation may impress in the moment, but it’s the written word that endures. Your em

46 | Share Communication Pet Peeves

Sharing communication pet peeves with co-workers strengthens relationships and elevates communication immediately. This does more than formal performance reviews! Do you

45 | Discuss Communication Preferences

Have you ever stopped to think about your own communication preferences? Do you expect email replies within hours? Do you prefer phone, video, email, or in person meeting

44 | Understand Power Dynamics

When you understand how power dynamics work, you can improve relationships around you immediately. This works at every level of the organization. Learn how to re-balance

43 | Language of Leadership

Leaders, make your words count. Great leaders don’t clutter their speech with unnecessary descriptors or softening phrases. Instead, they use simple, clear language that