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Speak Like a CEO is the podcast for ambitious leaders who want to become top 1% communicators - and scale themselves and their businesses by mastering the ultimate leadership skill: communication. Hosted by Oliver Aust - one of the world’s leading voices on leadership communication, bestselling author of Unignorable and Message Machine, and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, unicorn founders,... more

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Every platform eventually turns on the brands that built on it. The leaders winning now aren't begging algorithms for reach – they're owning their audience directly.

Tyler Denk is doing exactly that. As CEO of beehiiv, he's built a $500K newsletter ... more

Most leaders avoid AI entirely or let it do all their work. Both are destroying their credibility.

In this episode, Oliver sits down with Allison Shapira, Harvard lecturer and author of AI for the Authentic Leader, to discuss why AI is actually maki... more

Meetings, emails, conversations – the reason they all break down is the same: we get the first minute wrong.

Chris Fenning, author of The First Minute, literally wrote the book on how to get that first minute right. His frameworks are simple, but th... more

Boards are now asking one question about every CEO candidate: are they coachable?

Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane, leaders of 100 Coaches, pull back the curtain on how elite coaching actually works: what makes someone coachable, what questions to ask... more

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Recent Guests

Tyler Denk
Co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv
Beehiiv
Episode: $500,000 Newsletter Side Hustle by $30M CEO! The Storytelling Strategy Powering Beehiiv
Allison Shapira
Harvard lecturer and author of AI for the Authentic Leader
Harvard University
Episode: 320: AI Can Make You MORE Authentic… Or Instantly Destroy Trust
Chris Fenning
Global expert on the first minute of a conversation
Episode: 319: How to Nail the First Minute of Any Conversation
Marshall Goldsmith
Master executive coach referenced as a key founder/influencer in the coaching community
100 Coaches Agency
Episode: 318: How the World’s #1 Executive Coach Builds Elite Leaders
Jacquelyn Lane
Co-founder involved in building the 100 Coaches Agency
100 Coaches Agency
Episode: 318: How the World’s #1 Executive Coach Builds Elite Leaders
Scott Osman
Coaching professional and collaborator in 100 Coaches Agency
100 Coaches Agency
Episode: 318: How the World’s #1 Executive Coach Builds Elite Leaders
Thomas Erikson
Author and expert on DISC personality types
Author of Surrounded by Idiots
Episode: 316: Why Leaders Feel Surrounded by Idiots (The 4 Personality Types)
Nir Eyal
Bestselling author of Indistractable and Hooked
Author
Episode: 315: Why You Stop Short of the Top 1% (Even When You’re Motivated)
Andy J. Pizza
Speaker, author, and host of Creative Pep Talk
Creative Pep Talk
Episode: 314: How ADHD Leaders Develop a Communication Edge

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Oliver Aust
Host of Speak Like a CEO, recognized as a leading voice on leadership communication and author.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Such a great podcast! Really enjoy the topic of CEO communications and the awesome collection of guests Oliver and Lena highlight. Highly recommended!

    Podchaser
    5
    Gerrit
    5 years ago
  • Here's How To Speak Like a CEO

    Oliver Aust and Lena Carlson host the web's premier podcast for CEO's, Speak Like a CEO. Rich with topics unique to the challenges CEO's face today,it's a Must Subscribe for anyone wishing to amplify their effectiveness in the corporate environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Stetina
    United States5 years ago
  • Thoughtful, deep and helpful

    I had the honor of being a guest on the show and also enjoy it as a listener. Oliver and Lena do such a great job of asking the important questions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chedva
    Israel5 years ago
  • Excellent and insightful!

    A highlight of my week. Great to listen to Oliver and Lena’s insights on communications and hear from some of the best communicators of our day. I would recommend to anyone in the industry and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diane Vitry B
    Germany6 years ago
  • THE podcast for entrepreneurs and founders

    This podcast was a great surprise! With inspiring interviews, Oliver and Lena take the best of each guest. Speak Like a CEO is part of my routine and I highly recommend to everyone interested in business and communications.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    founder_berlin
    Germany6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful interviews with practical advice for executives.
High production quality and actionable takeaways for sponsors and guests.
Guests come from top-tier leadership and communication expertise.

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Apple Podcasts
#86
Russia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#124
India/Business
Apple Podcasts
#243
Mexico/Business

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$500,000 Newsletter Side Hustle by $30M CEO! The Storytelling Strategy Powering Beehiiv
Q: Where can people find you and your work?
You can find Tyler Denk on X and LinkedIn, and his newsletter provides deeper insights; the best entry point is to follow him on those platforms and subscribe to his newsletter at mail.bigdeskenergy.com.
$500,000 Newsletter Side Hustle by $30M CEO! The Storytelling Strategy Powering Beehiiv
Q: Few sentences on what Beehiiv actually is.
Beehiiv is positioned as the operating system for the content economy, a newsletter-first platform that bundles email, website building, paid subscriptions, an ad network, and more to help creators and publishers monetize and distribute content effectively.
320: AI Can Make You MORE Authentic… Or Instantly Destroy Trust
Q: Can AI make us more authentic?
Yes, if used to align messages with personal values and corporate values, and if the leader preserves the first draft as their own, while using AI in a structured loop to enhance clarity and delivery.
310: How to Speak So People Want to Follow You
Q: Do leaders come with inherent traits or can they be made, and what research supports this view?
Adam explains there is a universal, definable set of attributes that make up the inspiring leader toolkit, which can be learned, practiced, and developed rather than being fixed traits born with someone.
316: Why Leaders Feel Surrounded by Idiots (The 4 Personality Types)
Q: What is the best way to develop leadership communication for a team with mixed colors?
Use a two-step approach: first assess and understand each color's needs, then tailor communication and tasks so that each person feels understood and engaged, balancing speed, inspiration, reassurance, and evidence.

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What is SPEAK LIKE A CEO about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership- and communication-focused show that surfaces practical, research-backed approaches to how leaders speak, persuade, and build trust. Episodes frequently feature world-class communicators and researchers who unpack storytelling, body language, emotional intelligence, and high-stakes presentation skills, with a strong emphasis on actionable techniques for CEOs, founders, and senior executives. Noteworthy threads include the role of first impressions, authentic leadership, and the economics of trust in organizational performance, underscored by guests who are renowned authors, professors, and practitioners in business communication.

Listeners are likely drawn to deep-dive interviews that translate complex ideas into repeatable pl... more

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Recent guests on SPEAK LIKE A CEO include:

1. Tyler Denk
2. Allison Shapira
3. Chris Fenning
4. Marshall Goldsmith
5. Jacquelyn Lane
6. Scott Osman
7. Thomas Erikson
8. Nir Eyal

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