# EP60: What Good Communication Training Looks Like and What to Avoid

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Podcast: [Speaker Dynamics | Leadership, Communication & Public Speaking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speaker-dynamics-leadership-communication-public-speaking-6774867)
Published: 2026-07-14T04:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://speakerdynamics.podbean.com/e/ep60-what-good-communication-training-looks-like-and-what-to-avoid/
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## Resource

The wrong communication training can do more damage than no training at all. Some coaches yell. Some interrupt every stumble. One even fired a water gun at clients for using filler words. On this episode of Speaker Dynamics: Own The Room - Speaker Tip Spotlight, host Karin Reed makes the case for a different philosophy of communication training, one built on respect for the courage it takes to work on your own voice. Standing up to present already ranks among the most stressful moments in professional life. The person guiding your growth should never add to that fear. Real progress happens when people feel safe enough to be vulnerable, and any trainer who tears your people down is wasting your investment. Karin shares what to look for and what to run from before you sign with a training firm. A coach who quotes a price before asking about your goals is a red flag. Confident communication grows through practice, application, and honest feedback. The right level of support depends on your goals, from executive presence coaching for leaders hoping to inspire the organization as a whole… to workshops where teams strengthen their presentation skills together. Whether you are choosing communication training for leaders across your enterprise or seeking a coach for yourself, this episode helps you find a partner who builds people up. Your voice deserves training rooted in respect. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Story Behind This Week's Communication Training Topic 02:10 Why Speaker Dynamics Builds Confidence Instead of Fear 04:31 Hyper-Customized Executive Coaching for Presenting to Senior Leaders 06:50 Inside the MVPs of Performance Success in Group Workshops 09:12 Using Video Feedback to Sharpen Presentation Delivery 11:27 Scaling Training Enterprise-Wide Through Speaker Dyna…

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