PowerSpeaking Podcast

Carrie Beckstrom
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Aug 22, 2025 • 50min

How Improv Can Transform Your Speaking Skills

In this episode we’ll explore how improvisation skills can help you communicate in the workplace, from presentations and talks, to participating in meetings.Panelists Include:Vince Ricci: Owner, VincePrep.comJess Rogers: Facilitator & Coach, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 3min

Make Your Data Tell a Compelling Story

During this Live! event, we’ll explore how to transform complex data into a compelling narrative—and why mastering this skill is essential for speakers who want to make a lasting impact. Panelists Include:Emily Schmidt: Speaki2i Communications Consultant
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Jun 20, 2025 • 52min

Seriously Funny: Learn the Strategic Art of Humor When Presenting

Humor can be a tricky thing in a business context, especially if you have a very diverse audience or are presenting to senior executives or clients. Join PowerSpeaking, Inc. CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists as they share how to artfully use humor to engage, connect, and make your message stick.Panelists Include: Gerry Leonard: CEO, Transit TechnologiesBrian Moore: Learning and Development Manager, PowerSpeaking, Inc. Andrew Moore: Digital Content Manager, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
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May 16, 2025 • 56min

Your Burning Questions Answered!

In this episode, CEO Carrie Beckstrom and Facilitators and Coaches Isabel Walker, David Goad, and Payal Gandhi Hoon answer people’s most common questions about the art and science of presenting and public speaking.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 53min

Cracking the Code to Executive Presentations

In this episode, CEO Carrie Beckstrom and host Sarah Palmer, Facilitator and Coach, discuss the findings from Carrie’s 2024-25 interviews with senior leaders about how to communicate with executives successfully.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 53min

Amplify Your Voice: Women Communicating for Impact

Join Amanda Bailey, VP of Global Analytics at Activision, Patricia Coan, COO of Pura, and Amy Furber, Lead Facilitator at PowerSpeaking, as they dive into empowering women through communication. They discuss the importance of self-advocacy, overcoming communication challenges, and finding your voice in conversations. Strategies like the 'PrEP' framework help boost confidence, while personal anecdotes highlight the vital role of mentorship. Tune in for insights on creating equitable workplaces and enhancing assertiveness in professional settings.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 56min

How to Make Meetings Count

This episode explores the art, science, and best practices of running effective meetings.Panelists Include: Stephanie Moore: PowerSpeaking Facilitator and CoachChris Williams: COO, Interaction Associates
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Jan 17, 2025 • 57min

Your Best Self: How to Give and Receive Feedback

In this episode, we discuss how honest, constructive, and timely feedback fosters strong relationships, drives business success, and supports career growth.Panelists Include:Kay Malcolm : Vice President, Database Product Management at Oracle (@iamkaymalcolm)Matt Holcomb:  HR Executive & Consulting Practitioner
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Dec 20, 2024 • 58min

Smart Communication: Harnessing AI’s Power

In this episode, we explore how to leverage generative AI to enhance business and educational communications while ensuring the end product remains authentic and inclusive.Panelists Include: Avron Barr: Consultant, Aldo Ventures, inc.Aimee Escalante: Lecturer, CSU MontereyGeorge Station: Lecturer, CSU MontereyLucas Petty: Founder, AI DaddyPowerSpeaking's AI Best Practices Job Aid: Download Here
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Nov 22, 2024 • 56min

Communicate a Powerful Presence!

Join CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists to learn strategies and practices to help you develop a confident, engaging, authentic presence when you present, give a talk, and communicate in general. Whether you are an expert individual contributor or an aspiring leader, communicating a powerful presence will help you make a greater impact and advance your career.Panelists Include:Julia Kraft: Founder, Speak to InspireMonica Poindexter: Consultant and Advisory Board Member

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