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Why Public Speaking Is Becoming a Career Multiplier for Project Leaders

The Digital Project Manager

Chapters
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Why Public Speaking Still Matters
2:33
Public Speaking As A PM Cheat Code
6:54
What Public Speaking Really Means
11:42
Kickoffs That Create Real Alignment
16:22
Delivering Bad News With Empathy
20:22
Thinking On Your Feet Under Pressure
27:02
Introverts Building The Speaking Muscle
31:42
Resilience And Emotional Intelligence Gains
36:12
AI, Human Connection, And Clear Brevity
40:02
The Moment Speaking Up Changed Everything
43:32
Where To Find Megan And Final CTA
The Digital Project Manager
Why Public Speaking Is Becoming a Career Multiplier for Project Leaders
Jun 09, 2026
Galen Low

Public speaking is often framed as a stage skill—but for project leaders, it’s really a leadership skill. In this episode, Galen Low sits down with fractional PM, consultant, and award-winning Toastmaster Megan Cotterman to explore how communication, audience awareness, active listening, and adaptability show up in the everyday realities of project work. From project kickoffs and stakeholder updates to difficult conversations and team alignment, they unpack why strong communication is becoming even more valuable in an AI-powered world.

They also dive into practical ways introverted and ambiverted project managers can build confidence, develop resilience, and strengthen their ability to think on their feet—without becoming the loudest person in the room.

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