The Digital Project Manager
The Digital Project Manager
Galen Low
Why Public Speaking Is Becoming a Career Multiplier for Project Leaders
44 minutes Posted Jun 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Why Public Speaking Still Matters
Public Speaking As A PM Cheat Code
What Public Speaking Really Means
Kickoffs That Create Real Alignment
Delivering Bad News With Empathy
Thinking On Your Feet Under Pressure
Introverts Building The Speaking Muscle
Resilience And Emotional Intelligence Gains
AI, Human Connection, And Clear Brevity
The Moment Speaking Up Changed Everything
Where To Find Megan And Final CTA
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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 becomin...