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PowerSpeaking PodcastProven Frameworks That Make You a Better CommunicatorIn this episode, we explore how proven frameworks and tools can help you become a better presenter and communicator.Panelists Include:Deb Aliprandi: Facilitator and Executive Communication CoachJohn Warren: PowerSpeaking Facilitator and Coach
2025-10-1750 minPowerSpeaking PodcastLeading Through Change: Why Communication Makes or Breaks SuccessIn this episode, we explore how best-practice communication can engage, inform, build trust, and inspire buy-in from employees across the organization during times of change.Panelists Include:Donna Faria: Communications and Marketing ConsultantBeth Zampieri: Vice President, Project Management, WSFS Bank
2025-09-1950 minPowerSpeaking PodcastHow Improv Can Transform Your Speaking SkillsIn this episode we’ll explore how improvisation skills can help you communicate in the workplace, from presentations and talks, to participating in meetings.Panelists Include:Vince Ricci: Owner, VincePrep.comJess Rogers: Facilitator & Coach, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2025-08-2250 minPowerSpeaking PodcastMake Your Data Tell a Compelling StoryDuring this Live! event, we’ll explore how to transform complex data into a compelling narrative—and why mastering this skill is essential for speakers who want to make a lasting impact. Panelists Include:Emily Schmidt: Speaki2i Communications Consultant
2025-07-181h 02PowerSpeaking PodcastSeriously Funny: Learn the Strategic Art of Humor When PresentingHumor can be a tricky thing in a business context, especially if you have a very diverse audience or are presenting to senior executives or clients. Join PowerSpeaking, Inc. CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists as they share how to artfully use humor to engage, connect, and make your message stick.Panelists Include: Gerry Leonard: CEO, Transit TechnologiesBrian Moore: Learning and Development Manager, PowerSpeaking, Inc. Andrew Moore: Digital Content Manager, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2025-06-2051 minPowerSpeaking PodcastYour Burning Questions Answered!In this episode, CEO Carrie Beckstrom and Facilitators and Coaches Isabel Walker, David Goad, and Payal Gandhi Hoon answer people’s most common questions about the art and science of presenting and public speaking.
2025-05-1655 minPowerSpeaking PodcastCracking the Code to Executive PresentationsIn this episode, CEO Carrie Beckstrom and host Sarah Palmer, Facilitator and Coach, discuss the findings from Carrie’s 2024-25 interviews with senior leaders about how to communicate with executives successfully.
2025-04-1753 minPowerSpeaking PodcastAmplify Your Voice: Women Communicating for ImpactIn this episode, CEO Carrie Beckstrom and her panelists explore how to become more clear, confident, and courageous communicators.Panelists Include:Amanda Bailey: VP of Global Analytics at ActivisionPatricia Coan: Chief Operating Officer at PuraAmy Furber: Lead Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking
2025-03-2152 minPowerSpeaking PodcastHow to Make Meetings CountThis episode explores the art, science, and best practices of running effective meetings.Panelists Include: Stephanie Moore: PowerSpeaking Facilitator and CoachChris Williams: COO, Interaction Associates
2025-02-2155 minPowerSpeaking PodcastYour Best Self: How to Give and Receive FeedbackIn this episode, we discuss how honest, constructive, and timely feedback fosters strong relationships, drives business success, and supports career growth.Panelists Include:Kay Malcolm : Vice President, Database Product Management at Oracle (@iamkaymalcolm)Matt Holcomb: HR Executive & Consulting Practitioner
2025-01-1757 minPowerSpeaking PodcastSmart Communication: Harnessing AI’s PowerIn this episode, we explore how to leverage generative AI to enhance business and educational communications while ensuring the end product remains authentic and inclusive.Panelists Include: Avron Barr: Consultant, Aldo Ventures, inc.Aimee Escalante: Lecturer, CSU MontereyGeorge Station: Lecturer, CSU MontereyLucas Petty: Founder, AI DaddyPowerSpeaking's AI Best Practices Job Aid: Download Here
2024-12-2058 minPowerSpeaking PodcastCommunicate a Powerful Presence!Join CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists to learn strategies and practices to help you develop a confident, engaging, authentic presence when you present, give a talk, and communicate in general. Whether you are an expert individual contributor or an aspiring leader, communicating a powerful presence will help you make a greater impact and advance your career.Panelists Include:Julia Kraft: Founder, Speak to InspireMonica Poindexter: Consultant and Advisory Board Member
2024-11-2256 minPowerSpeaking PodcastLevel Up Your Facilitation Skills!In this episode, we share strategies to help you successfully facilitate a dialogue during a presentation or talk, in meetings, or in any situation where you need to foster an inclusive, efficient, productive discussion.Panelists Include:Tara Bergen: PowerSpeaking Facilitator and CoachMike Sweeney: Executive and Team Coach, Chief Strategy Officer, RallyBright
2024-10-1855 minPowerSpeaking PodcastElevate Your Talk With Powerful VisualsIn this episode, we share strategies and practices to help you create slides and visual aids that support your main message, illustrate key points, clarify complex concepts, and more!Watch the video recording HEREPanelists Include: Michael Baldwin: Founder and CEO, Michael Baldwin Inc.Hala Hachem: Product DesignerRebecca Morgan: International Speaker and Consultant
2024-09-2159 minPowerSpeaking PodcastMake Storytelling Your Power Skill!Join CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists to learn strategies and practices to help you learn the art and science of storytelling that engages, illuminates, and moves people to action.Panelists Include:Karin Hurt: CEO, Let’s Grow LeadersLaura Nespoli: Strategic Storyteller & Public Speaker
2024-08-1656 minPowerSpeaking PodcastEngage Your Audience With a Delivery Style That ConnectsJoin CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists to learn strategies and practices to help you cultivate an authentic, engaging, and effective delivery style.Panelists Include:Yolanda Tate: Technical Discovery Lead, Accenture Federal Services and Principal, Elevate 2 Wellness, LLCBill Treasurer: Chief Encouragement Officer, Giant Leap Consulting, Inc.
2024-07-251h 00PowerSpeaking PodcastLess is More: Learn How to Be More Concise!Join CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists to learn strategies and practices to help you be more succinct and clear in presentations, talks—and in general!Panelists Include:David Binder: Master Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Stephanie Moore: Master Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2024-06-2156 minPowerSpeaking PodcastMaster the Art of Q&AIn this episode we’ll explore how to manage question-and-answer sessions like a pro and deal effectively with challenging audience members.Panelists include:Sharon Black: President of Strategic Accounts, Robert HalfDan Molloy: Communications Manager, Concussion Legacy Foundationand Amy Furber: Master Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeakingRobert Half Insights: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insightsConcussion Legacy Foundation: https://concussionfoundation.org/CLF Helpline: https://concussionfoundation.org/helplineWatch the next episode LIVE!: https://www.powerspeaking.com...
2024-05-2556 minPowerSpeaking PodcastBest-Practice Crisis CommunicationIn this episode PowerSpeaking, inc. CEO Carrie Beckstrom and panelists explore how communication plays a vital role in responding to crises, adapting to disruptive change, and enabling employees to thrive through the challenges.Panelists Include: Curtis Kellogg: Strategic Communications ProfessionalStaci Slaughter: Business and Strategic Communications Advisor
2024-04-2049 minPowerSpeaking PodcastSpontaneous Communication!Join us for a fireside chat between Matt Abrahams (author, “Think Faster, Talk Smarter”) and CEO Carrie Beckstrom. You’ll learn proven strategies to communicate like a pro when you’re on the spot in meetings, in front of an audience, and more.Panelists Include:Matt Abrahams: Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of “Think Faster, Talk Smarter.”
2024-03-2258 minPowerSpeaking PodcastCommunication Strategies That Foster CreativityDo 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 Wo...
2024-02-1758 minPowerSpeaking PodcastFrom Boring to Brilliant: Powerful Openings!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...
2024-01-2655 minPowerSpeaking PodcastMake the Most of 1:1 Speaker CoachingIn this episode, we’ll explore the powerful benefits of one-on-one presentation and speaker coaching, and how you can make the most of them.Panelists Include:Chris Brannen: Master Facilitator and Coach at PowerSpeakingRalf Wolter: Master Facilitator and Coach at PowerSpeakingNicole Wajer: Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco
2023-11-1755 minPowerSpeaking PodcastUpscale Your Interviewing SkillsIs 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
2023-10-2059 minPowerSpeaking PodcastNext-Level Technical PresentingThe 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 Facili...
2023-09-2257 minPowerSpeaking PodcastLessons in Powerful Leadership CommunicationIn 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
2023-09-0549 minPowerSpeaking PodcastEffective Presenting to Decision MakersIn 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
2023-07-1449 minPowerSpeaking PodcastFrom Fearful to Courageous PresentingIn 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
2023-06-1752 minPowerSpeaking PodcastHigh-Impact Conference SpeakingIn 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
2023-05-191h 02PowerSpeaking PodcastUse Your Voice to Make a DifferenceIn 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
2023-04-2154 minPowerSpeaking PodcastPowerful Communication for Women in Tech & ScienceIn this episode, we’ll discuss powerful communication strategies for women in tech & science to help you make your voice heard, your message clear, and your impact strong.Panelists include:Neema Uthappa: Head of Engineering for Cloud Data Analytics & AI, McKinsey & CompanySarah Palmer: Director of Business Development EMEA with PowerSpeakingKaren McDonagh: Transformation Director & Board member, London Market Joint VenturesEleanor Deal: Tech Lead for Digital Publishing, Office for National Statistics UK
2023-03-1745 minPowerSpeaking PodcastStorytelling That Drives Business and CommunityIn this episode, we’ll discuss the power of good storytelling to help you make a greater impact at work—and in your community.Panelists include:Isabel Walker: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Mark Fleischer: Founder and Executive Director of Storyboard MemphisPaul van der Lingen: Director, Cloud Solutions Architects Office of the CTO at Netapp
2023-02-1744 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe 4 Secrets of Composed, Confident, Charismatic Leaders with Carrie BeckstromMy guest today is Carrie Beckstrom, the CEO of PowerSpeaking. Carrie is passionate about helping leaders and organizations develop powerful communication skills that inspire and get results.You’re going to be inspired and get results when you hear Carrie talk about how to enhance your executive presence.About the Guest:Carrie Beckstrom is the CEO of PowerSpeaking, Inc. She is passionate about leading this talented team in helping organizations—at corporations like Genentech, eBay, Autodesk, and Gilead Sciences—develop powerful communication skills that inspire people and get results.“Our purpose is to ma...
2023-02-1431 minPowerSpeaking PodcastBest-Practice Hybrid CommunicationsIn this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges of and best-practice solutions for this brave new world of hybrid communication in our workplaces and communities.Panelists include:Jenny DeVaughn: VP, Transformation Communications at ADPAmy Furber: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Amy Riley: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2023-01-2045 minPowerSpeaking PodcastLesson From The Stage: What Speakers Can Learn From ActorsIn this episode we talk about "Lessons From The Stage: What Speakers Can Learn From Actors" The episode includes insights and actionable tips to help you improve your speaking and presentation skills.Panelists include:Donnie Hill: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Brian Moore: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Lisa Rothman: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-12-1355 minPowerSpeaking PodcastBuilding Your Personal BrandIn this episode we talk about "Building Your Personal Brand." The episode includes insights and actionable tips to help you build your personal brand.Panelists include:Kristin Lincoln: CEO, LiveWireAmy Powell: VP Leader Development, The Marcus Buckingham CompanyMorgan A. Wider: Founder, Wider StyleCarrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-11-3052 minPowerSpeaking PodcastC-Suite Communication MattersIn this episode we talk about "C-Suite Communication Matters." The episode includes insights and actionable tips to help you become a stronger communicator.Panelists include:Andrew Blotky, Founder, Azure Leadership GroupBrad Whitworth, Senior Advisor, Strategic Services, HaiiloCarrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-11-0358 minPowerSpeaking PodcastCross-Cultural Communication - A Global Skillset that Drives BusinessIn this episode we talk about cross-cultural communication. The episode includes insights and actionable tips to help you become a more inclusive communicator.Panelists include:Rajani Shailender: VP of Sales, Tech MahindraElizabeth Bachman: Principal, Strategic Speaking for ResultsCarrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-09-3054 minPowerSpeaking PodcastMaking a major change? Communicate!In this episode we talk about the power of best-practice communication before, during, and after a major change.Panelists include:Sandia Ren: Chief Transformation Officer, Vitech Systems GroupMary Schafer: VP, Strategic Advisory Services, ADPCarrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-08-2555 minPowerSpeaking PodcastThe Power of StorytellingIn this episode, we discuss the power of storytelling. Good storytelling is good for business. But not everyone knows how to tell a tale that drives a project or a proposal forward.Panelists include:Jon Billett: Salesforce Storyteller SE: EMEABei Wang: Media & Communication ConsultantCarrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-08-1255 minPowerSpeaking PodcastIs TEDx in Your Future?In this episode, we discuss how to secure & nail a TEDx talk and enhance your day-to-day communication and presentation skills.Panelists include: Payal Gandhi Hoon: Master Facilitator, TEDx Speaker, and CoachReci Schmellick: Master Facilitator and TEDx CoachRachel Lindbergh: Space Policy Analyst, IDA Science and Technology Policy InstituteCarrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-07-1355 minPowerSpeaking PodcastRe-entering The World of Industry ConferencesIn this episode we discuss re-entering the world of industry conferences, whether you're a keynote speaker, a panelist, or an attendee. Panelist include: Cindy Solomon: CEO, Courageous Leadership InstituteSarah Palmer: Director of Business Development, EMEA, PowerSpeaking, Inc.Joao Vasconcelos: Senior Content Producer, Ascend Global MediaCarrie Beckstrom, CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
2022-06-1750 minPowerSpeaking PodcastThe Power of Sponsors in the WorkplaceIn this episode we cover how sponsors are different from mentors, how they can benefit you, how to earn them, and much more.Panelists include: Brent Bloom - Brent Bloom Consulting, LLC and PowerSpeaking, Inc. Board MemberGillian Fox - Program Lead and Managing Director, Gillian Fox Group
2022-06-1453 minPowerSpeaking PodcastThe Power of Mentors and SponsorsIn this episode we discuss the power of Mentors and Sponsors with our panelists and guests. Panelists include: Carla Borango - SVP Global Engineering & Facilities Pharma Technical Operations, GenetechDr. Bindu Garapaty - VP Talent & Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Impossible FoodsErna Grasz - CEO, Asante Africa Foundation
2022-06-1352 min
Book BistroFavorite Paranormal BooksIf you're someone who loves long-running series, this week's episode is especially for you. Shannon, Stacy, Meka, Natalia, and Sara are discussing some of their favorite paranormal series as well as some series they're hoping to fall in love with some time soon. Series mentioned are:
Sarah J. Maas, Crescent City
Anne Bishop, The Others
Meghan Ciana Doidge, Dowser
Richelle Mead, Georgina Kincaid
Patricia Briggs, Alpha and Omega
Ilona Andrews, Kate Daniels
Seanan McGuire, October Day
Devon Monk, Allie Beckstrom
Hailey...
2020-04-1759 min