Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand
Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand
Laurie-Ann Murabito, Corporate Speaking Coach & Visibility Strategist
BONUS: Mastering Communication, Powerful Speaking, Storytelling, and Audience Engagement with Dr. Michael Gerharz
37 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2026 at 9:00 am.
00:00 Introduction and guest introduction
Communication in computer science
Presentation pitfalls and common mistakes
Crafting a Simple Core Message
Encouraging Audience Engagement
Tips for Effective Storytelling
Focus on purpose over perfection
Persuasion vs. Resonance
Importance of collaborative understanding
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The best communicators aren't always the best speakers—they're the best listeners.

Discover why pauses in conversation matter as much as the words themselves. Learn what sets truly engaging speakers apart from average presenters. Transform your thinking about corporate presentations, storytelling, and even failures from the stage.

Dr. Michael Gerharz joins Laurie-Ann Murabito to discuss and challenge everything you thought you knew about communication. You'll uncover actionable ways to improve your talks so that your message sticks—every time.

You'll learn:

  • How focusing on the “pass along phrase” can make your talks unforgettable, so your audience will share your message long after you leave the room.
  • The real role of storytelling in powerful presentations, so you're adding substance that sparks change—not just drama for drama’s sake.
  • Why listening is your superpower on stage, so you can adapt in the moment and create true resonance with any audience.
  • Simple methods for practicing and sharpening your stories, so you show up with confidence instead of overwhelm.
  • The secret difference between persuading and inspiring, so your audience feels moved, not pushed.

Flip the spotlight. Make your audience the hero. That’s how talks get remembered.

Dr. Michael Gerharz

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