# EP49: AI Tools For Speakers - How Leaders Use GenAI To Improve Communication

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Podcast: [Speaker Dynamics | Leadership, Communication & Public Speaking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speaker-dynamics-leadership-communication-public-speaking-6774867)
Published: 2026-02-10T05:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://speakerdynamics.podbean.com/e/ep49-ai-as-a-mirror-not-a-replacement/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9cq2r33jkmq7nbde/EP49_AI_as_a_Mirror_Not_a_Replacementafy4r.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2099

## Resource

What if ChatGPT could help you think more clearly before you speak instead of just helping you sound polished? Karin Reed sits down with Michael Shehane, founder of InStride Leadership, to explore how leaders are using ai tools for speakers like ChatGPT or Claude to sharpen clarity, strengthen judgment, and communicate with more intention under pressure. Drawing from his work with AI leaders in Silicon Valley, Michael explains why traditional preparation habits no longer match the pace of modern leadership and what actually helps now. This episode explains that when we use AI tools for speakers, we should consider them a thinking partner rather than a replacement for human judgment. It shows how AI tools for speakers like ChatGPT or Claude can support better decisions, more confident communication, and more honest self-reflection without stripping away presence or authenticity. For leaders who want to communicate authentically at work, this conversation offers a practical and timely perspective on modern communication skills for leaders. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Leadership Communication and GenAI Explained 04:20 Why Traditional Presentation Preparation Is Failing Leaders 06:40 Using ChatGPT to Prepare and Clarify Your Message 16:05 Using ChatGPT During Meetings to Improve Communication 20:00 How Leaders Use AI to Review and Improve Communication 26:45 What AI Cannot Replace in Leadership Communication 29:20 Key Takeaway for Leaders Using ChatGPT Connect with Michael Shehane: Connect with Michael on LinkedIn Visit the InStride Leadership website Follow InStride Leadership 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 not…

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