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Stephanie Bickel provides an update on leadership communication trends and upcoming events at Speak by Design in 2026.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Bickel

Topics covered

• leadership communication
• executive presence
• coaching certification
• team building
• AI storytelling
• communication skills

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Organizations: Speak by Design, Speak by Design Coaching Certification, Speak by Design University

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