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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 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.

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.

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

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

Consultants are exhausted, navigating endless client demands, economic uncertainty, and the relentless pressure to perform at an elite level

Negotiation is an essential skill in career advancement, whether negotiating a new role, securing salary increase, or navigating a job offer

Coaching Others it’s about inspiring their growth, and giving clear guidance when it matters most.

Coach Yourself: Being your own coach is about stepping into your own shoes with clarity, humility, and the drive to keep improving.

Writing like a leader means mastering the art of clarity, impact, and influence while also coaching your team to do the same.

Pet peeves are not just personal quirks—they’re a leadership opportunity.