2026 - Episode 1 - Leadership Communication Trends

2026 Update | What's New at Speak by Design This episode is an update for our active clients, not a place to start. New here? Begin with Episode 1 and follow the sequence 1–50, designed as a private coaching journey. Stephanie Bickel is back with an exciting update on everything happening at Speak by Design in 2026 and there's a lot to share. What's covered in this episode: ➤ Sharpen and Elevate in Chicago on July 15th, 2026. Join us for a full day of live development: sharpen your executive presence, body language, voice, leadership brand, and on-your-feet thinking. (Companies: ask us about bringing this to your team!) ➤ Speak by Design Coaching Certification Do you want to coach leadership communication inside your organization? Certification kicks off in July. Perfect for HR leaders, internal comms, and executive coaches. ➤ Speak by Design University Now an annual, start-anytime program with 1:1 private coaching, a guided skill development path, and a portfolio of communication assets you'll actually use. Plus, Stephanie shares 5 trends she's hearing from clients right now:  • Being told you're "too rude" — and what feedback to actually take seriously  • Tech & AI storytelling challenges for coders and developers  • Reigniting energy in multi-year transformations  • Team building after reductions and reorgs  • How to think (and speak) like a CEO Next episode: A deep dive into studying Bob Iger. Bob is one of the most compelling speakers for investor audiences. Search him on YouTube and come ready. 🔗 Links: Start your coaching journey: https://speakbydesignuniversity.com/join Chicago Leadership Day (July 15): https://speakbydesignuniversity.com/se2026 Get Speak by Design Certified: https://speakbydesignuniversity.com/certification Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.