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Karin Reed | Communication Expert for Leaders
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Speaker Dynamics is a podcast about public speaking, leadership communication, and executive presence in the moments that matter most. It’s for leaders, founders, and professionals who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence—whether they’re speaking in a boardroom, on a virtual stage, or on camera. Hosted by Karin Reed, an Emmy award-winning communication expert, the show explores how strong public speaking skills are developed - it’s not something you are born with! Each episode examines the real mechanics behind effective communication, including how to structure a message, speak with confidence, project executive presence, and communicate authentically without losing authority. Speaker Dynamics is designed for people who know their ideas are strong but want their communication to reflect that strength, so when they speak, their message lands, their presence is felt, and their influence grows. Listeners are invited into conversations about: Public speaking for leaders leadership communication,  powerful presentations, virtual communication, speaking on camera, pitching ideas to investors or senior leaders, memorable messaging, effective communication for women, and navigating authenticity versus authority in high-stakes environments. You’ll also hear conversations about modern communication challenges, from leading virtual teams to using tools like GenAI to support presentations while maintaining a human voice. Popular guests include: Matt Abrahams Dorie Clark Guy Kawasaki JD Schramm Lisa McLeod More about Karin: Karin M. Reed is an Emmy award-winning journalist turned leadership communications expert.  A four-time author, she has been quoted as a thought leader by a plethora of media outlets, including Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, CNN and Business Insider and was named an “Author Who Inspires Us” by McKinsey and Company. Karin and her team have been the chosen training partner for some of the world’s most recognized companies – from Lenovo to Eli Lilly. She regularly teaches at Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford.

  1. 1 dag geleden

    EP59: Crisis Communication and Executive Presence: A PR Strategist's Honest Guide for Leaders

    When a crisis hits, most leaders panic or pretend nothing is wrong. Both moves backfire.   Crisis communication is one of the most misunderstood skills in leadership. PR strategist Lee Caraher has spent more than twenty years watching companies make the same avoidable mistakes. On this episode of Speaker Dynamics, host Karin Reed sits down with Lee, CEO of Double Forte and a self-described professional straight talker, for an honest look at what leading through a crisis demands.   There is no spin that fixes a bad decision, and Lee says so without hesitation. Most crises are not PR problems. They are leadership and decision-making problems. The first job in any crisis is getting back to zero. Tell the truth. Stand firm on the company’s values. Lead with real humility.   For anyone focused on executive presence and authentic leadership communication, this conversation gives you a clearer picture of what leading under pressure actually demands. Lee breaks down the difference between moving fast and moving smart. She explains why transparency works as a protection strategy, not only a moral stance, and she shares the red flags to watch for when hiring a crisis communications firm.   Leadership communication starts with integrity before image. Executive presence gets built in moments like these, and this episode shows you exactly how.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why Crisis Communication Is Really a Leadership Problem 02:18 Meet Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte 05:00 How Double Forte Helps Leaders Communicate With Impact 07:18 The Different Types of Crisis and What Leaders Can Control 11:19 Why Transparency Is Your Best Crisis Strategy 13:27 Fast and Fuzzy: The Right Way to Respond Under Pressure 17:10 How to Move From Uncertainty to Clarity During a Crisis 18:31 The Four-Step Framework for Crisis Response 20:16 Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make When a Crisis Hits 23:12 A Real-World Crisis Case Study From SEGA 26:58 Red Flags to Watch for When Hiring a Crisis PR Firm 31:19 Knowing Your Expertise and When to Bring in Outside Help   Connect with Lee Caraher: Visit Lee's website Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Follow Lee on Instagram   Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    36 min.

  2. 16 jun

    EP58: Speaker Tip Spotlight: Three Teleprompter Tips That Make You Sound Natural on Camera

    Most people sound like a completely different person the moment a teleprompter turns on. It does not have to be that way.   As an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and communication expert, Karin Reed knows why even confident leaders can suddenly feel stiff, scripted, and disconnected on camera. In this episode of Speaker Dynamics: Own The Room - Speaker Tip Spotlight, Karin shares her top teleprompter tips for anyone who wants to show up on camera with the same ease they bring to a live conversation.   The core problem is not the technology. It is the gap between written language and spoken language. When leaders pour polished copy into a teleprompter script and expect it to sound natural, it rarely does. Closing that gap starts long before you hit record.   These teleprompter tips also go beyond the script itself. Karin gets into how your body language when presenting on camera either supports your message or undermines it. Holding yourself rigid does not just look stiff. It actually makes speaking harder. Video communication for leaders requires the same physical expressiveness you would bring to any room and the teleprompter should not take that away from you.   This episode gives anyone building on-camera confidence a clear place to start. Authentic leadership communication is not about flawless delivery. It is about staying recognizably yourself even when you are reading every word. Speaking on camera well is a learnable skill and this episode lays out exactly where to start.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why the Teleprompter Trips Up Even Confident Speakers 02:03 Three Teleprompter Tips for Speaking on Camera With Ease 04:19 Tip 1: Write the Way You Speak 06:39 Tip 2: Mark Up Your Script for Emphasis and Pausing 09:03 Tip 3: Use Your Body and Practice Your Skills on Camera   Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    11 min.

  3. 2 jun

    EP57: Generational Differences in Communication: How Each Generation Defines Good Communication

    What happens when communication coaches from different generations sit down and ask who actually gets to define what great communication looks like?   Host Karin Reed tackles generational differences in communication head-on in this episode of Speaker Dynamics Own The Room, joined by mother-daughter coaching duo Laurie Schloff, President of Partners in Communication, Inc., and Hava Horowitz, Senior Coaching Partner. Between them, they bring four decades of experience, two distinct methodologies, and perspectives that don't always agree.   Laurie built her practice on research-backed frameworks and structured best practices. Hava arrived at communication coaching through business storytelling, having learned as a startup founder that her ability to articulate her story was her most valuable asset. Together, they make a strong case that finding your communication style isn't about choosing between structure and personality, it's about using one to sharpen the other.   The authenticity vs authority debate runs through the entire conversation. Laurie pushes back on the idea that winging it counts as authentic communication and offers planned spontaneity as a smarter path forward. Hava works from the inside out, helping clients identify the qualities every professional in their role needs versus the ones that belong specifically to them.   AI and authentic communication also enter the conversation in a way that might surprise you. Hava, the youngest voice in the room, is also the most skeptical of AI’s role in the field. Her argument is that as polished AI-generated content becomes the norm, the rawness of real human thinking may become a competitive advantage rather than a liability.   The generational differences in communication don't just show up in theory here. They show up in how each coach works and what each one values. This is the kind of conversation that makes you rethink what you thought you already knew about showing up and speaking up.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Generational Differences in Communication with Laurie Schloff and Hava Horowitz 01:33 Meet Laurie Schloff and Hava Horowitz: A Mother-Daughter Coaching Duo 02:29 How Business Storytelling Led Hava to a Career in Communication Coaching 06:29 Two Coaching Philosophies: Structured Best Practices vs. the Inside-Out Approach 10:18 Navigating Generational Differences in Communication and Technology 12:22 AI and Authentic Communication: Why Imperfection May Be Your Greatest Asset 15:30 How the Definition of Great Communication Has Changed Over Time 16:29 Authenticity vs. Authority: What It Really Means to Communicate Authentically 23:02 The Zig and Zag Framework: Finding Your Unique Communication Style 24:50 Key Takeaways: How to Keep Growing as a Communicator and Leader Connect with Laurie and Hava: Visit the Partners In Communication website Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn Connect with Hava on LinkedIn   Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    29 min.

  4. 19 mei

    EP56: Speaker Tip Spotlight: The 3 Cs of Leadership Communication That Move Any Audience

    The most powerful leadership communication doesn't come from a script. It comes from a speaker who means every word.   On Speaker Dynamics Own The Room - Speaker Tip Spotlight, host Karin Reed shares something that doesn't happen often in her line of work. She cried backstage at a conference. Not because something went wrong, but because a speaker she had spent months coaching delivered a keynote so good it stopped her cold. She'd heard it dozens of times in rehearsal. She knew exactly what was coming. And it still got her.   That story is the heart of this episode, and what Karin pulls from it is worth paying attention to if you've got a high-stakes presentation on the horizon.   She walks through three things that made the difference: commitment to preparation, collaboration with others, and conviction in delivery. None of it is revolutionary on the surface. But the way she connects these elements to real outcomes makes the framework feel less like a checklist and more like a standard worth holding yourself to: a room full of people visibly moved, a speaker walking out with genuine confidence, and a message that actually lands.   Great public speaking for leaders is rarely a solo effort. The speaker Karin describes spent months refining his material alongside trusted communications partners, people pushing the business storytelling further than he could alone. That collaboration, combined with serious preparation and the kind of authentic leadership communication that only comes from genuine conviction, is what separates a forgettable talk from one that moves a room to tears.    If you've ever wondered what it takes to make an audience feel something, this one's worth your time.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why a Speaking Coach Cried Backstage 01:05 The Keynote That Changed Everything 02:10 Commitment to Preparation: The First C 03:18 Confidence Is Communicated Before Content Is Processed 04:20 Collaboration: The Second C 05:39 Conviction in Delivery: The Third C 07:00 The Three Cs Framework for High-Stakes Presentations 08:01 How to Find the Keynote That Made Karin Reed Cry   Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    9 min.

  5. 5 mei

    EP55: The Meeting Doctor and the On-Camera Coach: AI Notetakers and Engagement in Virtual and Hybrid Meetings

    AI can summarize your meeting, but it cannot replace the judgment, presence, or leadership communication that actually moves people.   On this episode of Speaker Dynamics – Own the Room, Karin Reed sits down with her longtime co-author and collaborator Dr. Joe Allen, known as "The Meeting Doctor" and Director of the Center for Meeting Effectiveness, for a conversation about where meetings, AI, and virtual communication skills are all colliding right now. The two have written three books together on virtual and hybrid meetings, and this episode feels like exactly what it is, two respected experts thinking honestly about a landscape that is changing faster than the research can follow.   Dr. Allen acknowledges that AI note-takers can produce summaries that rival or outperform human minute-takers on basic accuracy. But accuracy is not the whole job. Sarcasm, humor, nuance, the meaning that lives between the words rather than in them. AI simply misses it. Karin shares a story that illustrates this perfectly, and it will make you think twice before letting a bot loose on your next meeting.   What concerns both of them more is what AI tools may be quietly doing to engagement. Tools built to improve meeting facilitation skills are becoming an exit ramp for people who want to half-attend and catch up on the summary later. For leaders focused on leading virtual teams, that is a real problem. Presence is not optional when your influence depends on it.   The data Dr. Allen shares is worth paying attention to. Meetings today are roughly split between in-person, virtual, and hybrid. That meeting reality is not going away, and leaders who treat in-person and on-camera presence as the same skill set are leaving influence on the table. Eye contact on zoom, how you frame yourself, how you hold attention through a screen. These are learnable skills, and they matter more as AI tools for speakers become more common, not less.   The sharpest insight in this episode is something Karin is seeing with her own director-level clients. They are actively pushing back on AI-assisted coaching. They want human expertise, personalized feedback, and real leadership communication development. That tells you something important about where genuine competitive advantage lives right now.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 AI Tools in Virtual Meetings: What the Research Actually Shows 07:21 When AI Gets It Wrong: The Limits of Machine Interpretation 11:29 Meeting Participation in the Age of AI Bots 15:50 Building Real Connection Across Virtual and Hybrid Teams 24:51 Are We Finally Having Fewer Meetings? 26:40 Virtual vs In-Person vs Hybrid: Where Meetings Stand Today 29:50 Why Senior Leaders Are Pushing Back on AI Coaching 32:15 The Case for Human-First Leadership Communication Skills 35:02 One Big Takeaway: How to Make Your Meetings Matter   Connect with Dr. Joe Allen: Visit Joe's website  Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    39 min.

  6. 21 apr

    EP54: Speaking with Confidence on Stage

    Even experienced speakers can lose their footing when they stop trusting the way they communicate best.   In this Speaker Tip Spotlight episode of Speaker Dynamics – Own the Room, Karin Reed pulls back the curtain on a keynote that tested her own speaking with confidence and offers a useful reminder for anyone who wants to show up with more authority in high-stakes moments. She shares what happens when preparation is solid but a last-minute shift throws off your rhythm, and why the real risk is often abandoning the approach that already works for you. That insight gives this conversation real value for leaders, founders, and experts who need effective presentations that feel clear, steady, and real.   Karin’s honesty makes this conversation stand out. She does not position confidence as something fixed or automatic. She talks openly about imposter syndrome and communication, especially when the pressure to inspire feels bigger than the comfort of teaching. Her story makes the case that people connect with a speaker who sounds grounded and believable. They do not need polish for its own sake. They need a message that feels human and earned.   There is also a strong practical thread here for anyone working on presentation skills. Karin gets into the hidden choices that shape how a message lands, from whether to rely on notes to how body language when presenting is affected by clothing, movement, and comfort on stage. Those details matter because they shape presence long before a single big line is delivered.   This episode is a smart listen for professionals who want to trust their own voice, hold the room without forcing it, and build speaking with confidence from experience instead of performance. Your message gets stronger when your delivery sounds like you.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Stepping Into the Spotlight for a High-Stakes Keynote 01:35 Why Changing Your Presentation Game Plan Hurts Speaker Confidence 03:55 How Speaker Notes Can Disrupt Effective Presentations 05:20 Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Authentic Voice on Stage 07:35 Why Relatable Stories Make Public Speaking More Powerful 08:35 Stage Presence, Body Language, and Wardrobe Tips for Speakers 10:05 Final Lessons for Speaking With Confidence Under Pressure   Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    10 min.

  7. 7 apr

    EP53: Why Effective Team Communication Starts With Getting People in the Right Role with Mark Murphy

    Most teams do not fall apart because people lack talent. They fall apart because the wrong voices shape the conversation and nobody notices until the damage is done.   This episode on leadership communication shows why talented teams still make weak decisions and what leaders can do to change that. Drawing from the book Team Players: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team, Karin Reed talks with author Mark Murphy about the five roles every strong team needs. They also explore how strong leadership communication helps bring out the right voices, reduces groupthink, and leads to better decisions. For anyone focused on executive communication, meeting facilitation skills, or virtual communication skills, this conversation offers a practical framework with real workplace value.   You will hear why the loudest person is often not the most useful voice, how speaking order can shift outcomes, and what it takes to communicate with influence in higher-stakes conversations. The ideas are especially useful for leaders who are leading virtual teams, running hybrid meetings, or trying to strengthen leadership communication across different personalities and working styles.   If you want sharper leadership communication, better buy-in, and meetings that lead to stronger decisions, this episode will give you a clear way to think about team dynamics and lead with more intention.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why High-Performing Teams Still Fail 03:35 The Teamwork Mistake That Hurts Business Results 08:12 The Five Critical Roles of a Winning Team 14:01 Leadership Communication and the Wrong Voices in the Room 17:44 How Speaking Order Shapes Team Decisions 20:32 How Leaders Prevent Groupthink in Meetings 22:42 Meeting Facilitation Skills for Virtual and Hybrid Teams 26:19 How to Identify What Your Team Is Missing Connect with Mark Murphy: Visit the Leadership IQ website Get your copy of TEAM PLAYERS: The Five Critical Roles You Need to Build a Winning Team   Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    33 min.

  8. 24 mrt

    EP52: Speaker Tip Spotlight: Speaking with Confidence When Every Other Camera Is Off

    Speaking with confidence in virtual meetings often begins with a simple decision: do you turn your camera on when no one else does? In this Speaker Tip Spotlight, Karin Reed discusses how speaking with confidence shows up in virtual communication. If you want stronger on-camera communication and a more intentional virtual presence, this episode explains how being seen influences how others receive your ideas.   Many professionals focus only on what they say. Yet speaking on camera changes how a message lands. Karin explains that speaking with confidence also depends on visual signals. Facial expression, posture, and eye contact on Zoom help reinforce clarity and trust in ways audio alone cannot.   The episode also outlines three factors that guide camera decisions in virtual meetings. Meeting size, familiarity among participants, and the complexity of the topic all influence whether video strengthens communication. In smaller meetings and leadership discussions, executive presence on video often helps messages land with greater clarity.   If you want to improve speaking with confidence in virtual meetings, this Speaker Tip Spotlight shows how thoughtful camera choices strengthen credibility, engagement, and influence in professional conversations.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Should Your Camera Be On in Virtual Meetings 00:46 Why Being Seen Builds Virtual Presence and Credibility 02:05 Factor #1 Meeting Size and When Camera Off Makes Sense 03:14 Factor #2 Team Relationships and Virtual Communication Dynamics 04:36 Factor #3 Complex or Emotional Topics Require Video Communication 06:04 Speaking on Camera When You Lead or Present in Meetings 07:01 Research on Camera Use and Leadership Perception in Virtual Meetings Connect with Karin Reed: Visit Speaker Dynamics Explore Speaker Dynamics University Follow Speaker Dynamics on Instagram Connect with Karin Reed on LinkedIn Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    10 min.
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Speaker Dynamics is a podcast about public speaking, leadership communication, and executive presence in the moments that matter most. It’s for leaders, founders, and professionals who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence—whether they’re speaking in a boardroom, on a virtual stage, or on camera. Hosted by Karin Reed, an Emmy award-winning communication expert, the show explores how strong public speaking skills are developed - it’s not something you are born with! Each episode examines the real mechanics behind effective communication, including how to structure a message, speak with confidence, project executive presence, and communicate authentically without losing authority. Speaker Dynamics is designed for people who know their ideas are strong but want their communication to reflect that strength, so when they speak, their message lands, their presence is felt, and their influence grows. Listeners are invited into conversations about: Public speaking for leaders leadership communication,  powerful presentations, virtual communication, speaking on camera, pitching ideas to investors or senior leaders, memorable messaging, effective communication for women, and navigating authenticity versus authority in high-stakes environments. You’ll also hear conversations about modern communication challenges, from leading virtual teams to using tools like GenAI to support presentations while maintaining a human voice. Popular guests include: Matt Abrahams Dorie Clark Guy Kawasaki JD Schramm Lisa McLeod More about Karin: Karin M. Reed is an Emmy award-winning journalist turned leadership communications expert.  A four-time author, she has been quoted as a thought leader by a plethora of media outlets, including Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, CNN and Business Insider and was named an “Author Who Inspires Us” by McKinsey and Company. Karin and her team have been the chosen training partner for some of the world’s most recognized companies – from Lenovo to Eli Lilly. She regularly teaches at Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford.

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