"For CEOs, some of the most consequential communication moments happen without warning. They're called on for off-the-cuff insights during boardroom debates, investor Q&As, press exchanges, hallway conversations and meetings. In these unscripted exchanges, audiences can quickly form opinions about a leader's confidence, judgment and ability to think clearly under pressure. While formal coaching and media training can help, many executives want practical ways to improve on their own."
"Practice your speaking skills during everyday interactions. Stand up during your video calls and pay attention to your posture, speaking pace and gestures. Your stance conveys confidence, and your voice is a source of power when it is supported with diaphragmatic breathing, or breathing from your belly. These two key skills can take you from mediocre to polished. - Karolyn Raphael, Winger Marketing"
"Fortunately, raw, not-overly-produced video is the preferred format of video consumption across social platforms. CEOs can leverage LinkedIn videos recorded on their iPhones to capture impromptu reactions to industry news or share their perspectives on trending topics. It's an influential platform that drives credibility and rewards authenticity over polished speeches. - Lindsey Groepper, PANBlast Forbes Agency Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies."
Unscripted interactions such as boardroom debates, investor Q&As, press exchanges, hallway conversations and meetings reveal a leader's confidence, judgment and ability to think clearly under pressure. Executives can use self-directed techniques to sharpen impromptu speaking, focusing on clarity, presence and composure. Practice presence during everyday conversations and video calls by standing, managing posture, pace and gestures, and using diaphragmatic breathing. Use casual, raw video on platforms like LinkedIn to practice real-time reactions and reward authenticity. Actively invite tough questions from staff during meetings or informal encounters to train real-time thinking and strengthen on-the-spot clarity.
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