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Few leaders balance authority and approachability as naturally as Lara Hodgson. Her communication style blends energy, structure, and authenticity, skills every speaker can master. This week, we’re featuring Lara Hodgson in our Best Public Speakers series. See what makes her presence so memorable.

We included Dame Ellen MacArthur in our Best Public Speaker's Blog because of the direct way she speaks to her audience and the confidence she conveys in her delivery.

What makes a message about climate change go viral when others fall flat? Katharine Hayhoe’s TED Talk has over 5 million views, and it’s not just because of what she says. It’s how she says it.

A strategic approach to establishing yourself as an authority in your industry or field by sharing valuable insights and expertise.

We included John Mackey in our "Best Public Speakers" list because of how thoroughly and well-researched he lays out his argument, and how he doesn't shy away from the tough questions and dissent he knows he'll be up against.

We included him on our "Best Public Speakers" for his great storytelling. Save a Warrior has helped over 2000 veterans.

July 9, 2025 | Birmingham, MI with Stephanie Bickel At Speak by Design, we believe leadership communication is a skillset that’s always...

We've included Adrienne Arsht in our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her confident presence and eloquence and fluency of ideas.

He's one of our "Best Speakers List" because of his Clear & Concise language, Humor & Personal Anecdotes, Body Language & Strong Gestures.

We included José Andrés on our "Best Public Speakers" because of his presence, storytelling, clear and concise messaging, and body language.

We included Pollak on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her ability to be a persuasive and poised speaker.

We included Curtis Granderson on our “Best Public Speakers” list because of his enthusiasm, charisma, and speed at sharing information.

We included Hands and Ola Rosling on our best public speakers list for the energetic, humorous and creative ways they use rhetoric.

We included Menon on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of his blend of awe-inspiring scale of ambition and mild-mannered demeanor.

We included Eleanor Allen on our speakers list because of her powerful storytelling, variety in tone, and enthusiastic movement.

We included Ada Limon on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her ability to connect the arts and the everyday.

We included Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson on our Best Public Speakers because of her word choice, pace, poise, and conviction.

We included Sarah Renahan on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her collaboration and chemistry with co-founder Nydia Shipman.

We included Graves on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her justice advocacy and approachability while dealing with tough topics.

We included Hayhoe on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her passionate delivery, vocal variety, and connection to the audience.