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How to Build Trust with CEOs: 5 Proven Strategies for Earning Executive Confidence. Starts with listening, Research, Stand out, Be a good person and Communicate as a leader.

Great speakers aren’t born—they’re built. Stage presence comes from clarity, control, and consistent practice, not charisma.

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.

Concise communication is a skill worth mastering. It shows clarity of thought, respect for your audience’s time, and executive presence. But here's the truth: being concise isn’t always the right strategy.

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.

Communication is not just about words. Every time you speak, you send two messages: a content message and a relationship message.

5 Tips for Leading the Expert Who Won’t Listen, will be earn the Right to Challenge, Power of Perception, Coaching as an Investment, Promote Openness and Performance to Promotion.

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 evolving, because leadership itself is never static. That’s why we created Sharpen & Elevate : a one-day intensive experience designed to help leaders break through their current limits and rise to the next level of clarity, presence, and influence. This isn’t a lecture, nor a seminar. It’s an interactive workshop. On July 9th in Detroit , we

Practice together to ensure seamless transitions between CEO and CFO, Get feedback and Polish your delivery

How to Talk Compensation: It seems innocent enough. But answering it too early can limit your options, diminish your leverage, or anchor you too low.

Senior Leaders Leading Technical Teams: They need a leader who can see the big picture, connect roles, create clarity, and remove roadblocks.

Practicing Public Speaking: The goal is not to soften the truth, but to package it for impact—so it lands and leads to change.

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

When You’re the One Holding Yourself Back. Your mindset is the strongest lever you have—and the hardest one to manage at times.

When Your Old Boss Becomes Your Peer.Working alongside someone who once led you can blur roles and expectations. Clear communication and mutual respect are key to productive, peer-level collaboration on complex projects.

Many high performers hit this invisible ceiling. The problem is It’s perception. Elevating your leadership presence.

Saying no to senior leaders isn’t about rejecting their request outright—it’s about positioning yourself strategically

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