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Speaker Dynamics is a podcast about public speaking, leadership communication, and executive presence in the moments that matter most. It’s for leaders, founders, and professionals who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence—whether they’re speaking in a boardroom, on a virtual stage, or on camera.
Hosted by Karin Reed, an Emmy award-winning communication expert, the show explores how strong public speaking skills are developed - it’s not something you are born with! Each episode examines the real mechanics behind effective communication, including how to structure a message, speak with confidence, project executive presence, and communicate authentically without losing authority.
Speaker Dynamics is designed for people who know their ideas are strong but want their communication to reflect that strength, so when they speak, their message lands, their presence is felt, and their influence grows.
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More about Karin:
Karin M. Reed is an Emmy award-winning journalist turned leadership communications expert. A four-time author, she has been quoted as a thought leader by a plethora of media outlets, including Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, CNN and Business Insider and was named an “Author Who Inspires Us” by McKinsey and Company.
Karin and her team have been the chosen training partner for some of the world’s most recognized companies – from Lenovo to Eli Lilly. She regularly teaches at Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford.
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EP66: Speaker Tip Spotlight: Is Your Virtual Presence Stuck in Lecture Hall Mode?
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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EP65: Vocal Health for Speakers: Why Speaking Confidence Begins with a Healthy Voice
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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EP64: Business Storytelling Revisited: What 63% of Listeners Remember
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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EP63: How to Dress Like A Leader to Enhance Your Executive Presence
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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EP62: Presenting to Senior Leaders: How to Cut Someone Off Without Being Rude
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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EP61: Executive Presence: Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough to Get You Promoted
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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EP60: What Good Communication Training Looks Like and What to Avoid
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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EP59: Crisis Communication and Executive Presence: A PR Strategist's Honest Guide for Leaders
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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EP58: Speaker Tip Spotlight: Three Teleprompter Tips That Make You Sound Natural on Camera
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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EP57: Generational Differences in Communication: How Each Generation Defines Good Communication
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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EP56: Speaker Tip Spotlight: The 3 Cs of Leadership Communication That Move Any Audience
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May 19, 2026 |
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EP55: The Meeting Doctor and the On-Camera Coach: AI Notetakers and Engagement in Virtual and Hybrid Meetings
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May 05, 2026 |
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EP54: Speaking with Confidence on Stage
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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EP53: Why Effective Team Communication Starts With Getting People in the Right Role with Mark Murphy
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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EP52: Speaker Tip Spotlight: Speaking with Confidence When Every Other Camera Is Off
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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EP51: Speaking With Confidence: Why Pep Talks Backfire and What to Say Instead
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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EP50: Busy PowerPoint Slides? Here’s How to Present Them Clearly
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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EP49: AI Tools For Speakers - How Leaders Use GenAI To Improve Communication
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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EP48: Eliminating Filler Words When... uh... Speaking | Speaker Tip Spotlight
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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EP47: Effective Communication for Women: The Likeability Trap That’s Holding You Back (with Dr. Kate Mason)
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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EP46: Be Remarkable in 2026 with Guy Kawasaki
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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EP45: Business Storytelling That Wins Funding - How to Pitch So People Lean In With Ben Wiener
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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EP44: Job Search 101: Personal Brand on LinkedIn & Controlling Your Online Narrative
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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EP43: Tips for Making Small Talk & Enjoying Confident Communication with Matt Abrahams
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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EP42: Talk to TikTok with Bill Harper
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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EP41: Using GenAI for Presentations: Sharper Idea Generation, Storytelling & Practice Tools
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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EP40: Strategically Real on Socials
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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EP39: Leading Virtual Teams: What Changes When Your Team Is Global
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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EP38: The Power of Silence
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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EP37: Inspiring through Storytelling
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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EP36: Pitch Perfect - Becoming a Media Expert with Paula Rizzo
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May 20, 2025 |
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EP35: Will You Let Me Finish?
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May 06, 2025 |
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EP34: Tales from the Trenches of the Speakers Circuit
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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EP33: An Executive Presence Toolkit
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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EP32: Leadership Communication: Flexible Leadership in Uncertain Times (with Kevin Eikenberry)
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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EP31: The Assignment I Didn’t Want That Led to a Career in Leadership Communicatio
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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EP30: Virtual Communication Skills: Why Presence Matters More Than Proximity
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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EP29: Influence When Speaking: The 3 Habits That Strengthen Executive Presence
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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EP28: Connect As A Person For Authentic Leadership Communication and Executive Presence
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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EP27: Executive Presence: Aligning Strategy and Emotion During Change
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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EP26: Best of 2024: Own the Room
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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EP25: Executive Presence: The Hidden Power of Owning Your Mistakes
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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EP24: Using GenAI for Powerful Presentations
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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EP23: Don't Give Away Your Power When Virtual
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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EP22: How to Build Executive Presence by Strengthening Your Personal Power
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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EP21: Leading Yourself with Elizabeth Lotardo
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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EP20: Mission Possible: Fight Imposter Syndrome with Julia Korn
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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EP19: Speaking Like a Leader: Stop Avoiding the Conversations That Matter Most
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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EP18: Pay Attention People!
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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EP17: Women in the Workplace: Communicating Your Worth
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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EP16: Five Ways to Build Authentic Leadership Communication
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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EP15: Hybrid Meetings: Designing for Real Participation and Better Results
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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EP14: It’s Not About the Ring Light
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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EP13: Playing the Long Game with Dorie Clark
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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EP12: Five Lessons Learned from My Time in TV News
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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EP11: Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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EP10: What Do I Do with My Hands?
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May 21, 2024 |
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EP09: Telling the Data Story
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May 07, 2024 |
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EP08: Structure Sets You Free
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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EP07: Leadership Communication: A View from the C-Suite
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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EP06: Be Present - Avoiding the Verbal Gaffe
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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EP05: Communicating with Noble Purpose with Lisa Earle McLeod
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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EP04: Eye Contact When Speaking: The Mistake Leaders Make in Virtual and Hybrid Meetings
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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EP01: Owning the Room When There IS No Room
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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EP02: Speaking Well When Put On The Spot with Matt Abrahams
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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EP03: Protecting your Face – Prepping for Big Presentations
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Own The Room - Trailer
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Jan 19, 2024 |