Speakership is Leadership
What happens when you're suddenly in a leadership position, but you didn't plan on being the one speaking up or being listened to?
In a world where communication holds immense power, “Speakership” goes beyond mere public speaking and embraces a holistic approach to guiding others with your words.
Drawing upon stories of family dynamics, work dilemmas, and TEDx speakers backstage, Speakership Is Leadership presents a thought-provoking exploration of the multifaceted nature of speaking. It offers practical guidance and reflection questions that encourage readers to discover their own communication experiences, envision a future aligned with their values, and identify the “stages” where their speakership can flourish—from conference rooms to family gatherings and even silent moments of presence.
Whether you're an aspiring public speaker, a team leader, or simply seeking to make a difference, this book is your go-to, practical guide. It will inspire you to step onto your chosen stages and amplify your voice through the art of speakership.
You’ll Discover…
Inspiring examples of everyday leadership
Frameworks for impactful communication
Questions to inspire your development
Tools to manage speaking nerves
How to dispel four speaking myths
Strategies for memorable presentations
Why preparation is greater than practice
Steps to regain your footing after a blunder
Stories of leaders stepping up and leading with presence
Advance praise
Leaders need people on their teams who can speak well but rarely is communication education available. Speakership is Leadership bridges the gap by being interesting, moving, and practical. By supporting the speaking skills of all voices, an organization can move towards understanding, inclusion, and even belonging.
—Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Author of National Bestseller INCLUSIFY, Tenured Professor at CU Boulder Leeds School of Business
In this readable, profound, and surprising book, Margaret Watts Romney breaks down the elements of successful speakership in a vivid style and winds up teaching the reader not only about dynamic leadership speaking but also about showing up in humanity.
—Michael M. Chemers, PhD, MFA, Chair of the Department of Performance, Play & Design at the University of California Santa Cruz
Speakership is Leadership is essential reading for leaders. Margaret skillfully blends her expertise in public speaking with insights from neuroscience and captivating storytelling to offer valuable wisdom for leaders of all levels. It is impeccably written, enthralling, inspiring, and a wellspring of inspiration.
— Lidiane Moreira Mocko, Founder CRM Growth Strategy, MBA
About the book
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Margaret Watts Romney is a presenter, teacher, and group synergy builder who has been teaching, speaking, stumbling, shaking on the stage, navigating communication blocks, and discovering better ways for her clients to lead for over 20 years.
“Everyone has opportunities and responsibilities to lead…
By understanding the principles of excellent communication,
you can see the skills you are already using
and the areas to next practice,
so you can freely give the gifts
of your ideas through your words.”
— Margaret Watts Romney
Her life’s work is helping others connect with their audience and present themselves with confidence, whether on a stage, in the boardroom, or in a one-to-one conversation. Through her coaching, she helps clients hone their message, understand the value they can give to their listeners, and achieve exceptional results.
After coaching over 100 TEDx speakers, she developed the motto “Speakership is Leadership.” See sees that if you speak, you are leading, and all leaders must speak. Incorporating leadership into all of her work with clients, she now transforms young workers into well-spoken professionals & established professionals into inspiring leaders through fresh knowledge, consistent habits, and community engagement. Her programs are fueled by Master’s studies of Strategic Communication and coaching training with the NeuroLeadership Institute.
Margaret’s coaching style is defined by her values of wisdom, generosity, and joy. Her clients value her safe spaces, stimulating questions, firm nudging, and quick laughter.
Her free time is filled with kitchen gardens, podcasts, tea, subjecting herself to swims the cold waters of Maine, and reveling in her three grown daughters’ marvelous lives.
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A curated community of growth-minded humans developing their speakership
Weekly articles and questions to stimulate your thinking about your speakership
Library of training courses and webinars on a wide range of speakership topics
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A curated community of growth-minded humans developing their speakership
Weekly articles and questions to stimulate your thinking about your speakership
Library of training courses and webinars on a wide range of speakership topics
