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What is human-centric communication and what happens when you switch it on? This extended episode of Leadership Speaking Radio answers these important questions and many more, through a thought-provoking and energizing conversation with Nick Looby , Founder of Feet on the Ground Training Services. Nick is an expert on impactful human communication and together, Nick and Dr. Penn share insights, sw...

This episode of Leadership Speaking Radio is an inspiring conversation with speaking business industry giant - Maria Franzoni.  We have a candid conversation about what takes to succeed in the business of professional speaking and drop countless golden nuggets of wisdom which can be applied straight away. If you're a professional speaker or an industry leader who is gearing up to start gettin...

If you're a professional speaker, industry leader or a change-maker who wants to heighten WHAT you say to your audiences and HOW you say it, this episode is for you. Dr. Laura Penn pulls back the curtain to reveal a powerful pathway for how to take your speaking skills to the next level and how to professionalize your craft. To watch this episode as a VIDEO, visit: https://youtu.be/WcVKpZaCVu...

Dr. Laura Penn sets the tone for this brand new season with an immersion into what it takes to activate a "revolution of the heart" when it comes to creating and delivering best-in-class talks.  If you're a professional speaker, industry leader or change-maker who is looking  for innovative ways to create and deliver your message to your audiences, this episode is for you. _________...

This podcast episode is borrowed from Maria Franzoni's Speaking Business Podcast which featured an in-depth interview with Dr. Laura Penn in October 2025. Filled with golden nuggets about how to lean-in to the performing art of speaking, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who is curious about what it means to be a speaker artist. A big shout-out of thanks to Maria Franzoni for allowing...

This third and final episode of the "Love Collection" is the cherry on top of the cake. For the first time ever, Dr. Penn shares the secret formula behind the world's best TED(x) talks.   From start to finish, this tell-all episode brings you behind the scenes where you learn how to create and deliver a talk that lives in the hearts and minds of your audiences. If you are preparing...

How does your mind, your heart and your body support you to show up as the best version of yourself as a communicator? In this episode of Leadership Speaking Radio, Dr. Laura Penn continues the exploration of LOVE in communication, diving deeply into how this powerful triad can heighten and amplify your impact, authenticity and human connection when you speak in front of your audiences. Roll up yo...

This episode of Leadership Speaking Radio pulls at the heartstrings of LOVE and asks the question: "Where can you pour more love into how you create and deliver your presentations and speaking opportunities?" Dr. Laura Penn shares all the ways that you can infuse your content creation and delivery rehearsal with love so that your audiences feel something.   Communication is supposed to f...

What does it mean to be of use in today's world?  As a leader?  As a leadership speaker? This episode of Leadership Speaking Radio explores what you can do "to be of use".  It shares how you can activate your communication machine to build trust, and to motivate and inspire your peers, teams and customers. __________________ Brought to you by The Leadership Speaking School  Because...

This deep-diving episode of Leadership Speaking Radio asks the question: "What does it mean to fail in leadership speaking and how can these failures be turned into wins?" Dr. Laura Penn shares personal stories which shine a light on the topic and invites listeners to take stock of their own failures and wins as communicators. It's a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to under...

It's time to switch on the metaphorical lights of your audiences.  The days of dull, grey, template-style talking must end - too many important messages and opportunities for meaningful connections are at stake. In this episode of LEADERSHIP SPEAKING RADIO, Dr. Laura Penn goes deep into how you can heighten and enhance your speaking opportunities, both live and online, so that your peers, tea...

In today's messy world, leaders are being called to communicate with their teams, peers and stakeholders in meaningful and authentic ways.  What does it take to do this?  How can those leaders build community through communication? In this episode of Leadership Speaking Radio, Dr. Laura Penn uses the "CARE" formula to shine a light on this important topic.  Full of practical suggest...

"Extroverts spray their energy into the audience, like a spray can with no focus, missing the mark". In this episode of Leadership Speaking Radio, Dr. Laura Penn shares golden nuggets of wisdom that supports extroverts to focus their energy so that their messages reach the hearts and minds of their audiences.  Find the full video version of this episode on Youtube here:  https://youtu.be...

Tension is the "enemy of connection" for introverts when it comes to speaking in front of others. In this episode of Leadership Speaking Radio, Dr. Laura Penn shares golden nuggets of wisdom to support introverts to thrive and not just survive when they speak in front of their peers, teams and customers. Discover the full video version of this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/Rv...

What are your habits related to speaking in front of others? How do you prepare your content? What do you do to get ready before you speak? This extended episode of Leadership Speaking Radio pulls back the curtain on the topic of leadership communication habits and asks you to reflect on what you do that may or may not be working related to speaking in front of your peers, teams and customers. Dis...

In today's busy world, leaders and teams are being called to communicate...all the time. As a leader or a team-member, how can you stay present, audible and articulate in this demanding communication landscape?  How can you stay resilient? This episode of Leadership Speaking Radio explores what it means to be resilient as a communicator in the digital age. Discover the full Youtube video vers...

The expression "I don't have time" is on everyone's lips these days.  There's too much to do and never enough time to do it.  This is especially true when it comes to communication.  Now, more than ever before, we are speaking to more audiences, more frequently and busy leaders and teams just don't have time to prepare well. This episode of Leadership Speaking Radio h...

If you liked Episode # 41 about P-R-E-S-E-N-C-E - you'll enjoy listening to this new and updated version of what this powerful concept entails in Leadership Communication. Dr. Laura Penn pulls back the curtain on what it takes to THRIVE more than just SURVIVE when embodying presence craft and shares a fun and interactive way to determine what your modus operandi of using presence is. Discover...

We are deep into learning the CRAFT of Leadership Communication. In this episode Dr. Laura Penn shines the light on what it takes to prepare for your upcoming high-stakes speaking performances like a professional. If you want to heighten how you prepare for your talks and "manage your nerves so that they don't manage you" before you speak, this episode is a must-listen. Find the ful...

Fresh out of the "Content Creation Bucket" from the most recent episodes, we are now jumping in to a brand new one, the "Delivery Performance Bucket".  In this episode of Leadership Speaking Radio, Dr. Laura Penn continues the journey into the Craft of Leadership Communication. This time, sharing powerful techniques and best practices for how to deliver the content that you hav...

There are many different types of speeches...a wedding toast, a business presentation, a eulogy, a TED-talk... In this episode of Leadership Speaking Radio, Dr. Laura Penn unveils the three most popular types of speeches used by leaders, teams and change-makers in their day-to-day business communication,  and gives you the "inspiration", "education" and "motivation" t...

This tell-all episode of Leadership Speaking Radio harvests more valuable golden nuggets about how to create content that "lives in the hearts and minds of your audiences". Dr. Laura Penn goes deeper into the "craft" elements of what it takes to "write for the ear". If you want to elevate the content of your presentations and captivate the attention of your listeners,...

What does it mean to be of "service to your audience" and how do you create meaningful content for your diverse audiences with this aim?   In this second episode of Leadership Speaking Radio's exciting Season 5, Dr. Laura Penn pulls back the curtain on what it takes to create content that "has a heartbeat".  Get your pen and paper ready to take notes, this episode is full...

You are the best version of yourself as a communicator when you use the full superpower of your communication machine...your body.  This first episode of Season 5 of Leadership Speaking Radio, is a Master Class in what this entails.  Join Dr. Laura Penn as she takes you behind the scenes and shares what you can do to switch-on your communication super power so that you can speak with impact, authe...

This episode of Leadership Speaking Radio unveils the two pillars of effective communication, which every leader of the Digital Age must know: Speechcraft and Storytelling. We go deep and harvest the essentials of these two giants of effective communication.  Get your pen and paper out to take notes! We transform leaders and teams into authentic communicators of the Digital Age www.theleadershipsp...