Speak as a Leader

Welcome to the “Speak as a Leader” podcast where you learn how to speak fearlessly on stage, on camera and in person. I’m Nausheen, a leadership communications coach from the Fortune 500 world and on “Speak as a Leader”, I talk to leaders from corporate giants like Amazon and Google, to startup founders, visionaries, TEDx speakers and even leaders who have worked at the Pentagon. You will get to know how these leaders learned the art and science of speaking fearlessly on any stage. Let’s get started!

Speak as a Leader is a business podcast hosted by Nausheen I. Chen, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nausheen I. Chen hosts Speak as a Leader, a business show with 44 episodes published.

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  Episode #43

  43: Why Great Leaders Freeze on Stage (Even Obama Did) - with President Obama's Speechwriter, Terry Szuplat

  Jan 17, 20261h 7mS2

  <p>What if confidence isn’t the thing that makes great speakers great? In this episode, I sit down with former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat to unpack the hidden mechanics of powerful communication - including the moment Barack Obama froze mid-speech early in his career. </p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p>• Why public speaking is an experience, not information transfer</p><p>• How leaders build real connection instead of sounding polished but forgettable</p><p>• The biggest mistake executives make when they try to “just be authentic”</p><p>• Why most corporate presentations fail before they even begin</p>...

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  Episode #42

  42: How to go from nobody to a person with influence with Pat Flynn, YouTuber, Founder of Smart Passive Income

  Sep 27, 202426 minS2

  <p>Pat Flynn is the founder and host of Smart Passive Income podcast with 50 million downloads. He has created a massive community of online business owners and built SPI over the last 14 years. His YouTube channel has almost half a million followers.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we’ll talk about how to build your brand, gain visibility and influence to grow your business. You will learn directly from the OG himself on:</p> <p><br></p> <p>• How to gain trust from your audience online • How to build influence and become a thought leader • How to make you...

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  Episode #41

  41: Do CEOs need to be “influencers”? with Kim Rittberg, ex-creative producer at Netflix, People Magazine, Us Weekly

  Sep 6, 202446 minS2

  <p>When Kim Rittberg launched the video unit at Us Weekly, she had no idea it would sell for $100 million. This shows the richness of her 20 years of experience as a creative producer at Netflix, PEOPLE Magazine, and in TV News. She turns CEOs into thought leaders and her video content has been viewed 500 million times. In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <p><br></p> The best way to establish your credibility How to build your video strategy for success The power of storytelling Conquering the fear of judgement in public speaking How to build influence that drives sales <p>...

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  Episode #40

  40: How to stop being anxious speaking in public [Greatest Hits]

  Aug 16, 202429 minS2

  <p>In this re-released episode, I chatted with Katie Stoddart, host of the Focus Bee podcast, to share strategies and insights on how to get rid of your anxiety before speaking in public. I share actionable tips to boost your confidence and take control of your nerves!</p> <p><br></p> <p>I’m your host, Nausheen I. Chen. I’m a leadership communications coach. I’ve helped 500+ leaders speak confidently on stage, on camera and in person.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If you enjoy this episode, please take 5 seconds to give us 5 stars.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p...

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  Episode #39

  39: How to ace interviews at Amazon, Meta, Google with Alan Stein, Founder and CEO of Kadima Careers

  Aug 2, 202432 minS2

  <p>Alan Stein has interviewed more than 2000 people, hired hundreds and fired a handful. He's worked at director-level roles at Facebook, Salesforce and Google.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we talk about how to nail the toughest interviews in the world- and Alan tells us how he aced his Amazon interview and got a job offer that he didn't even want. You’ll get insights into what interviewers and hiring managers are actually looking for in candidates who get 6-and 7-figure job offers.</p> <p><br></p> <p>And of course - super actionable tips on how to...

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