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Transform your leadership presence with "Speak Like a CEO" - award-winning broadcaster Suzanne Bates reveals communication secrets that command attention. Even seasoned public speaker Loy Machedo found new insights. What surprising technique do top executives use that you're missing?
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When Your Words Don't Match Your Power
A brilliant executive stands before the board, armed with a game-changing strategy that could transform the company's future. The data is solid. The logic is airtight. Yet within minutes, eyes glaze over. Phones emerge from pockets. The energy drains from the room like air from a punctured tire. What happened? The gap between competence and communication just cost someone their credibility. After two decades interviewing thousands of leaders as a television journalist, Suzanne Bates discovered a pattern: the executives who changed industries weren't always the smartest in the room, but they were invariably the most compelling communicators. Warren Buffett wasn't exaggerating when he claimed that public speaking skills increase your value by 50 percent. The question isn't whether you need to master leadership communication-it's how much longer you can afford not to.
The Authenticity Gap That Kills Trust
Eight Strategies That Separate Great Communicators From Forgettable Ones
The Myth That's Holding You Back
Crafting Speeches That Move People to Action
Turning Media Interviews From Threats Into Opportunities
Your Voice, Your Leadership, Your Legacy
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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