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SpeakWell Studio Podcast
by Stephanie Medden
The SpeakWell Studio Podcast is a practical communication and public speaking podcast hosted by Dr. Stephanie Medden, a communication expert, teacher, and coach. Each episode delivers research-backed strategies to help professionals speak with confidence, lead with clarity, manage nerves, and communicate with authority at work and in life. Perfect for leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to master their message and strengthen their presence.
Episodes
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Episode 30: Stop Making People Guess: How to Communicate Process at Work
Ever give a work update that was accurate but still left people with questions? In this episode of SpeakWell Studio, Dr. Stephanie Medden explains how perception shapes the way people interpret workplace updates and shares a simple framework for communicating process clearly: Where things stand →...
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Episode 29: Communication Habits That Could Be Holding You Back at Work
Sometimes the communication habits that hold us back at work are not dramatic mistakes—they are small patterns that quietly shape how others experience us. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden examines four common habits: making assumptions, communicating inconsistently, avoiding messages when…
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Episode 28: How to Recover from a Communication Mistake
What should you do after a communication mistake? Whether you shared the wrong information, made an awkward joke, interrupted someone, or responded defensively, the way you recover often matters more than the mistake itself. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden introduces the PARC method—Pause,...
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Episode 27: How to Talk to Just About Anyone
In this episode of the Speakwell Studio Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores one of the most practical and powerful communication skills we can develop: how to talk to just about anyone. If you’ve ever felt unsure of what to say, worried about awkward silences, or pressured to be interesting in...
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Episode 26: Stop Trying to Win Arguments: What Great Communicators Do Instead
We often think effective communication is about making the strongest argument, but what if the real goal isn't winning at all? In this episode of SpeakWell Studio, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores how communication research can help us navigate disagreements more effectively. Learn the difference...
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Episode 25: The Art of Professional Disagreement: Stop Climbing the Ladder of Assumptions
Why do so many workplace disagreements become personal? In this episode of Speak Well Studio, communication expert Dr. Stephanie Medden explores the Ladder of Inference, a communication model developed by organizational psychologist Chris Argyris that explains how we move from facts to…
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Episode 24: After the Speaking Moment: Stop Replaying, Start Learning
The presentation is over. The interview is done. The difficult conversation has ended. So why are you still replaying every mistake? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores why we tend to focus on our perceived communication failures, how the spotlight effect distorts our self-evaluation,...
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Episode 23: During the Speaking Moment: Staying Present Under Pressure
In this second episode of a three-part series on effective speaking, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores what happens during a speaking moment—when preparation ends and communication begins. Drawing on communication theory, real-world speaking practice, and lessons observed during a recent family trip…
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Episode 22: Before the Speaking Moment: Managing Anxiety in a Performance Culture
In this first episode of a three-part series on effective speaking, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores how to prepare for the ways communication anxiety has intensified in an era of Zoom calls, AI-assisted communication, social media performance, and increasingly competitive professional environments....
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Episode 21: Six Simple Ways to Practice Confident Communication
In this episode, college professor and communication coach Dr. Stephanie Medden explains six simple habits to increase confidence in everyday communication. For more, visit: www.speakwellstudio.com
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Episode 20: Networking in the Age of AI
What does networking actually mean in a world shaped by AI, automation, and digital overload? In this episode, communication professor and researcher Dr. Stephanie Medden explores why human-centered communication and relationships matter more than ever, especially for students and early-career...
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Episode 19: How to Answer Interview Questions with Confidence
Interviews can feel awkward but preparation to clearly and confidently demonstrate your fit, can go a long way. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden explains how Uncertainty Reduction Theory can help us understand the interview process and how the STAR method — Situation, Task, Action, Result —...
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Episode 18: How to Connect in a Disconnected World
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden answers a listener question from Justin, a recent college graduate in Massachusetts, about how to meet people, start conversations, and build real connection in a disconnected world. Drawing on communication theory and practical advice, this episode explores...
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Episode 17: In the Age of AI, Emotional Intelligence Is a Human Advantage
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores why emotional intelligence is becoming even more valuable in the age of AI. As technology gets better at generating language, human skills like empathy, attunement, and real connection are what set us apart. To learn more about team and executive...
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Episode 16: Raising Confident Communicators in a Screen-Filled World
Many kids today are constantly connected, but not always confident in face-to-face communication. In this episode, communication professor, researcher and coach Dr. Stephanie Medden explores how parents and caregivers can help children, adolescents, and teens build stronger real-world…
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Episode 15: How to Speak Effectively Across Generations
On this episode of the SpeakWell Studio Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Medden unpacks communication across generations, starting with the theory behind how generational identity actually forms (hint: it’s not just age), and moving into what we tend to see in communication styles across groups. Listen for...
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Episode 14: How to Stop Rambling and Say What You Mean
when nerves kick in, a lot of us start over-explaining. In this episode, communication professor and public speaking coach Dr. Stephanie Medden breaks down why rambling happens and how to sound clearer without sounding stiff or overly-scripted. You’ll learn a simple three-step framework to…
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Episode 13: Rewriting the Inner Script: Self-Talk and Stronger Communication
What do you say to yourself before you speak? In this episode of SpeakWell Studio, Dr. Stephanie Medden breaks down how self-talk influences public speaking, confidence, and the way we show up in high-pressure moments. She explores intrapersonal communication, explains why our inner dialogue...
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Episode 12: Reps Over Raw Talent: What the Gym Taught Me About Being a Better Speaker
In this episode of SpeakWell Studio, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores a simple but powerful idea: great speaking is built through everyday repetition. Drawing on a personal realization at the gym, she connects physical strength, consistency, and public speaking to show why preparation and everyday...
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Episode 11: Conflict Repair: What to Say After a Tense Moment at Work
A tense moment at work can linger long after the meeting ends. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden shares a simple conflict repair framework you can use within 24 hours to reduce tension, protect trust, and move the work forward. You will learn a three-part script, real-world examples, and copy...
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Episode 10: How to Say No Without Damaging Relationships
Saying no should be simple, but it rarely feels that way. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden breaks down why refusals can feel so uncomfortable and why so many of us default to soft yeses like “I will try” or “let me see,” even when we do not have the capacity. Using communication research on...
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Episode 9: Speaking Up the Ladder: How to Persuade, Ask, and Advocate With People in Power
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden breaks down why power-different conversations feel so intense and how to make them smoother using communication research and a simple structure you can use in real time. You will learn how managing “face” works in high stakes interactions, how particular...
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Episode 8: Overcoming the Language of Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome often shows up less as a feeling and more as a habit. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden breaks down the subtle phrases that quietly undermine your confidence, like minimizing, discounting, and pre apologizing, and shows you how to replace them with language that is clear,...
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Episode 7: Practice Makes Progress: Tips for Nervous Communicators
On this episode of the SpeakWell Studio Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Medden, communication professor, researcher, and coach, shares a practical “ladder” approach for building confidence before an important speaking moment. You will learn how to use small, low-pressure reps to train both your message…
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Episode 6: Kairos: Why Timing Matters in Persuasion
You can have credibility, emotion, and logic—and still fail to persuade if the timing is wrong. In this episode of the SpeakWell Studio Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Medden introduces kairos, the often-overlooked element of persuasion that determines whether a message can actually land. Drawing on...
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Episode 5: Logos: Why Logic Lands
What makes an argument actually persuasive? It’s not sounding “smart,” it’s making your message easy to follow. In Episode 5 of the SpeakWell Studio Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Medden breaks down logos, the logic pillar of persuasion, in a practical, real-world way. You’ll learn why audiences resist...
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Episode 4: Pathos: Why Emotion Moves Us to Act
In Episode 4 of the SpeakWell Studio Podcast, we continue our three-part series on Aristotle’s pillars of persuasion with a closer look at pathos and why moving an audience has less to do with big emotions and more to do with reading the room. Pathos is often misunderstood as emotional display or...
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Episode 3: Why We Trust Certain Speakers: All About Ethos
Why do we trust some speakers instantly while others struggle to gain credibility with their audience? In this episode, communication scholar and educator Stephanie Medden, Ph.D. breaks down Aristotle’s forms of proof—ethos, logos, and pathos—with a focus on ethos, or speaker credibility. Learn...
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Episode 2: Speaking With Authority: Why Structure Matters
Authority isn’t about being louder—it’s about being clear. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Medden explores why structure, planning, and reduced cognitive load create credibility and presence, and how having a clear communication plan helps speakers sound more confident without performing.
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Episode 1: Public Speaking Anxiety: Why It’s Normal and What Actually Helps
Speech anxiety is one of the most common communication challenges—and it has a name. In this episode of SpeakWell, Communication coach, teacher, and researcher Stephanie Medden, Ph.D. explains speech apprehension: why nervousness shows up when we speak, what communication research tells us about...
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Welcome to SpeakWell Studio
Welcome to SpeakWell, a podcast about communicating with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Hosted by Dr. Stephanie Medden, SpeakWell blends communication research with practical tools to help you manage nerves, speak with authority, and make your message land—at work and in life. Subscribe…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The SpeakWell Studio Podcast is a practical communication and public speaking podcast hosted by Dr. Stephanie Medden, a communication expert, teacher, and coach. Each episode delivers research-backed strategies to help professionals speak with confidence, lead with clarity, manage nerves, and communicate with authority at work and in life. Perfect for leaders, professionals, and anyone who wants to master their message and strengthen their presence.
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The SpeakWell Studio Podcast is a practical communication and public speaking podcast hosted by Dr. Stephanie Medden, a communication expert, teacher, and coach. Each episode delivers research-backed strategies to help professionals speak with confidence, lead with clarity, manage nerves, and...
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