PowerSpeaking Podcast

Do you create an environment for your team that sparks creativity and innovation? Do they feel free to experiment—and yes—fail? Do you know how to walk the fine line of giving needed direction yet letting them spread their wings?Join us for a lively, enlightening discussion about communication strategies that spark and support creativity among teams.Panelists Include:Dawn Bryan: Senior Vice President of Global Practice, The Kaleidoscope GroupSteve Kowalski, Ph.D.: Global Product Development, GenentechAuthor, “Creative Together: Sparking Innovation in the New World of Work”

What you say and do in the first minute (sometimes seconds!) of a presentation or talk will either engage or disengage your audience.Do you know how to craft an opening that resonates and makes people want to hear what comes next?In this Live! conversation we’ll talk about how to create and deliver memorable openings that help you make a greater impact.Panelists Include:Josh Marx: Senior Program Manager, Leadership Development at Sony Interactive EntertainmentSarah Palmer: Master Facilitator and Coach at PowerSpeaking

Join Chris Brannen, Ralf Wolter, and Nicole Wajer as they delve into the game-changing impact of one-on-one speaker coaching. Chris and Ralf share methods for enhancing communication skills, especially for technical professionals and executives. Nicole discusses her personal journey in mastering anxiety and refining her message. The trio also tackles effective strategies for virtual presentations, emphasizing the importance of technology and preparation to connect with audiences. Their insights make clear that tailored coaching can transform even the most anxious speakers into confident communicators.

Is it time to take your job interviewing skills to the next level? Whether you’re looking to move to another company or be promoted from within, this month’s Live! conversation is for you. PowerSpeaking CEO Carrie Beckstrom will be joined by expert panelists to share insights and tips to help you better prepare for and ace your next job interview.Panelists Include:Pamela Skillings: Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Big Interview/Skillfull CommunicationsRita Williams: Master Facilitator and Executive Coach, PowerSpeaking

The best technical presenters know that to have an impact, they need to be clear, compelling, and focused on the business case for their data—not just the data itself. Join us for an expert panel discussion on how to ensure you connect with and persuade people—whether you’re pitching a new product design, driving a complex project to completion, or lobbying for a bigger research budget.Panelists Include:Emilio Reyes Le Blanc: Technology Specialist, MicrosoftSarah Polan: Field CTO, HashicorpJohn Warren: Master Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking

In this episode, we’ll explore how the best leaders communicate across and outside the organization to build trust, inform, and inspire.Panelists include:Mary Olesky: Associate Director, Strategy and Curricular Support, Stanford Graduate School of BusinessDan Albaum: Marketing Leader, Market ImpactMano Cheema: former Head of Architecture, AstraZeneca

In this episode, we discuss insights and practical tips to deliver a winning presentation to time-pressed executives.Panelists include:Brent Kedzierski Chief Learning Officer, HumanWRKSAnshu Arora, PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and CoachDavid Binder, PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach Payal Gandhi Hoon, PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach 

In this episode, we’ll discuss how you can make the journey from fearfulto courageous public speaking and presenting.Panelists Include:Liane Davey: 3COze, Inc. Co-founder and PrincipalMitesh Kapadia: PowerSpeaking  Master Facilitator and CoachJanell Payne: PowerSpeaking  Master Facilitator and Coach

In this episode, we’ll discuss how to become a more confident, engaging, and memorable conference speaker.Panelists include:Rebecca Mackenzie: Global Director, Product Marketing for SalesforceBonny Shapira: Corporate Events Planner for Cisco

In this episode, we’ll discuss how becoming a more powerful communicator can help you make a difference at work, in your community, or for a cause.Panelists include:Geoffrey Kasangaki: Uganda Country Director, Asante Africa Foundationasanteafrica.orgChrista Gannon: Coach, Consultant, and Founder, Fresh Lifelines for Youthflyprogram.orgKevin Yates: Owner, L&D Detective, and Nonprofit Foundermealsinthemeantime.org