PowerSpeaking Podcast: Recent Episodes
Carrie Beckstrom
Join Carrie Beckstrom, CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc. every month to discuss topics that will help you become a more powerful presenter and communicator. We believe that everyone's voice deserves to be heard!
In 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 Consultant
Beth Zampieri: Vice President, Project Management, WSFS Bank
In 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.com
Jess Rogers: Facilitator & Coach, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
During 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
Humor 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 Technologies
Brian Moore: Learning and Development Manager, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
Andrew Moore: Digital Content Manager, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
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.
In 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.
In 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 Activision
Patricia Coan: Chief Operating Officer at Pura
Amy Furber: Lead Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking
This episode explores the art, science, and best practices of running effective meetings.
Panelists Include:
Stephanie Moore: PowerSpeaking Facilitator and Coach
Chris Williams: COO, Interaction Associates
In 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
In 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 Monterey George Station: Lecturer, CSU Monterey Lucas Petty: Founder, AI Daddy
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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 Inspire
Monica Poindexter: Consultant and Advisory Board Member
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 Coach
Mike Sweeney: Executive and Team Coach, Chief Strategy Officer, RallyBright
In 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 HERE **Panelists Include:
Michael Baldwin: Founder and CEO, Michael Baldwin Inc. Hala Hachem: Product Designer Rebecca Morgan:** International Speaker and Consultant
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 Leaders
Laura Nespoli: Strategic Storyteller & Public Speaker
Join 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, LLC
Bill Treasurer: Chief Encouragement Officer, Giant Leap Consulting, Inc.
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.
In 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 Half
Dan Molloy: Communications Manager, Concussion Legacy Foundation
and Amy Furber: Master Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking
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In 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 Professional
Staci Slaughter: Business and Strategic Communications Advisor
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.”
Do 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 Group
Steve Kowalski, Ph.D.: Global Product Development, Genentech
Author, “Creative Together: Sparking Innovation in the New World of Work”
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 Entertainment
Sarah Palmer: Master Facilitator and Coach at PowerSpeaking
In 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 PowerSpeaking
Ralf Wolter: Master Facilitator and Coach at PowerSpeaking Nicole Wajer: Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco
Is 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 Communications
Rita Williams: Master Facilitator and Executive Coach, PowerSpeaking
The 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, Microsoft Sarah Polan: Field CTO, Hashicorp John Warren:** Master Facilitator and Coach, PowerSpeaking
In 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 Business
Dan Albaum: Marketing Leader, Market Impact
Mano Cheema:** former Head of Architecture, AstraZeneca
In this episode, we discuss insights and practical tips to deliver a winning presentation to time-pressed executives.
Panelists include:
Brent Kedzierski Chief Learning Officer, HumanWRKS
Anshu Arora, PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach David Binder, PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach
Payal Gandhi Hoon,PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach
In this episode, we’ll discuss how you can make the journey from fearful
to courageous public speaking and presenting.Panelists Include:
Liane Davey: 3COze, Inc. Co-founder and Principal
Mitesh Kapadia: PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach
Janell Payne: PowerSpeaking Master Facilitators and Coach
In 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 Salesforce
Bonny Shapira: Corporate Events Planner for Cisco
In 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 Foundation
asanteafrica.org Christa Gannon: Coach, Consultant, and Founder, Fresh Lifelines for Youth
flyprogram.org Kevin Yates: Owner, L&D Detective, and Nonprofit Founder
mealsinthemeantime.org
In 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 & Company
Sarah Palmer: Director of Business Development EMEA with PowerSpeaking
Karen McDonagh: Transformation Director & Board member, London Market Joint Ventures
Eleanor Deal: Tech Lead for Digital Publishing, Office for National Statistics UK
In 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 Memphis
Paul van der Lingen: Director, Cloud Solutions Architects Office of the CTO at Netapp
In 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 ADP
- Amy Furber: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
- Amy Riley: Facilitator, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
- Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
In 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.
In 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, LiveWire
- Amy Powell: VP Leader Development, The Marcus Buckingham Company
- Morgan A. Wider: Founder, Wider Style
- Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
In 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 Group
- Brad Whitworth, Senior Advisor, Strategic Services, Haiilo
- Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
In 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 Mahindra
Elizabeth Bachman: Principal, Strategic Speaking for Results
Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
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 Group
Mary Schafer: VP, Strategic Advisory Services, ADP
Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
In 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: EMEA
Bei Wang: Media & Communication Consultant
Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
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 Coach
Reci Schmellick: Master Facilitator and TEDx Coach
Rachel Lindbergh: Space Policy Analyst, IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute
Carrie Beckstrom: CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
In 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 Institute
Sarah Palmer: Director of Business Development, EMEA, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
Joao Vasconcelos: Senior Content Producer, Ascend Global Media
Carrie Beckstrom, CEO, PowerSpeaking, Inc.
In 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 Member
- Gillian Fox - Program Lead and Managing Director, Gillian Fox Group
In 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, Genetech
- Dr. Bindu Garapaty - VP Talent & Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Impossible Foods
- Erna Grasz - CEO, Asante Africa Foundation