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Great executive speakers know the power of the pause - It’s not filler, it’s influence. Silence between words builds clarity, presence, and authority.

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.

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...

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

Ignoring communication preferences can lead to inefficiencies, frustration, and missed opportunities.

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

Senior leaders face pressures from high-stakes decision-making to maintaining work-life balance amid constant organizational changes.

We included Richard Branson on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of his strategic messaging, motivational style, and stage presence.

We included Barbara Walters on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of the way she connects and relates to the people she interviews.

We included her on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her top-down strategic messaging, direct vocal style, and strong body language

We included Alex Hormozi on our “Best Public Speakers” list because of his informal style, dynamic gestures, his use of top-down structure.

Arwa Damon in our Best Public Speakers List as an exemplary world citizen and model of courage in the face of war and tragedy.

Tiffani Bova is on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her direct messaging, use of gestures, and motivational vocal style.

We included Mike Corbat on our list because of his use of strategic messaging, use of pause, strong word choice, and powerful statements.

The importance of a personal brand lies in its ability to distinguish and promote an individual's unique identity, skills, and reputation.

We included Katie Couric on our "Best Public Speakers" list because of her sharp messaging and great connection with the audience.

We included Warren Buffet on our Great Speakers List because of his excellent sense of humor, casual style, and mild-mannered confidence.

Carla Harris is on our best public speakers list because of her vocal presence and the directness in which she shares keen insights.