Podcast Episodes

Increase Conflict Tolerance Part 2

Season 2 Episode 2

What happens after the conflict is often more damaging than the conflict itself. Most of us retreat, replay the moment endlessly, or vent to the wrong people—quietly eroding trust and making repair f…

Published on 13 hours ago

Season 2 - Increase Conflict Tolerance - Part 1

Season 2 Episode 1

When the disagreement happens, how do you show up? Are you frowning? Raising your voice? Or cowering?

The difference between leaders who crumble and those who command calm isn’t temperament. It’s …

Published on 4 days, 10 hours ago

2025 Sharpen & Elevate | Bonus

Season 2

We just hosted Sharpen and Elevate 2025. Save the date for 2026: July 15th in Chicago

Stephanie is sharing how she kicked off the day with a focus on how to live into your future self.

You cannot be …

Published on 4 months ago

50 | Build New Communication Habits

Season 1 Episode 51

How do great leaders create lasting communication habits? If you have followed all 50 lessons you are now wondering, "How do I take what I've learned and turn it into lasting change?"

Start with beli…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

What's New in 2025?

Season 1

We’re excited to bring you our exclusive Anniversary Edition of Speak by Design University.

When does it start? January 1, 2025.

What’s included?

Weekly group lessons focused on monthly themes

Weekly gro…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

49 | Coach Others

Season 1 Episode 50

How do you define a great coach? Is it someone who simply listens, or someone who motivates, guides, and teaches with clarity? In this lesson, we unpack the art of coaching—an essential skill for eve…

Published on 11 months ago

48 | Coach Yourself

Season 1 Episode 49

Did you know the best coach you'll ever have is already with you—every moment of every day? It’s you. We’ll show you how to master the art of self-coaching, turning that critical inner voice into you…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

47 | Be a Great Writer

Season 1 Episode 48

Coaching Great Writing as a Leadership Skill

Leaders, here’s a reality check: the presentation may impress in the moment, but it’s the written word that endures. Your emails, memos, and documents are …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

46 | Share Communication Pet Peeves

Season 1 Episode 47

Sharing communication pet peeves with co-workers strengthens relationships and elevates communication immediately. This does more than formal performance reviews!

Do you know what gets under your sk…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

45 | Discuss Communication Preferences

Season 1 Episode 46

Have you ever stopped to think about your own communication preferences? Do you expect email replies within hours? Do you prefer phone, video, email, or in person meetings? Or maybe you dread the amb…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago