SpeakWell Studio Podcast

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...

<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Drawing on...

<p>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...

<p>In this episode, college professor and communication coach Dr. Stephanie Medden explains six simple habits to increase confidence in everyday communication.</p><p></p><p>For more, visit: www.speakwellstudio.com </p>

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...