Welcome to The Leadership Speaking School

We are industry leaders in the field of leadership communication and the speaking arts.

And since 2010, we have taught thousands of professional speakers, industry leaders and change-makers from the world’s most well known companies, organizations and business schools how speak with impact, authenticity and human connection in the digital age.

We teach the CRAFT of LEADERSHIP SPEAKING.

This pioneering method, developed by Founder Dr. Laura Penn, is where leadership communication and public speaking meet.

At it’s core, it teaches the craft of how to create compelling content and how to deliver it with gravitas and impact that lasts.

Our students are professional speakers, industry leaders and change-makers who SPEAK TO LEAD.

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The next cohort is scheduled for November 26-28, 2026 in Switzerland

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Training Solutions

The Leadership Speaking Studio

The Leadership Speaking Studio is a one-of-a-kind Speaker Training Program designed for SPEAKERS and INDUSTRY LEADERS who are committed to professional growth.

It is the only European-based Program that teaches the craft elements of the speaking arts for professionals.

Leadership Speaking Master Class

Dynamic, immersive and ideal for TEAMS needing rapid improvement in leadership communication and public speaking skills in order to elevate team spirit, build trust, foster engagement and increase productivity.

Keynote Speaking

Ideal for COMPANY EVENTS and INDUSTRY CONFERENCES, Dr. Penn will surprise, delight and “edutain” audiences to feel, to think and to do differently, activating them to become authentic communicators of the digital age.

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Books

Youtube

Blog

TEDx-Talk

Testimonials

“Learning from Dr. Penn was a transformational experience. I now understand speaking as a means for authentic leadership”

Judith JungmannCHRO at the Beckers Group

“The most transformational leadership communication training course for leaders in Europe”

Fredrik Hedlund Senior Vice President of Finance, Nielsen

“This training is a transformational journey. Each day is full of surprises activating different aspects that you understand as building blocks towards speaking authentically.”

Shwetal RandiveGlobal Senior Director of Learning and Talent Development at the Radisson Group

“I am so happy that I decided to participate in this training. I have connected my mind with my body and I feel released and motivated to continue my journey to become a better communicator in front of my audiences”

Teresa MartinezRVP of Success Management at Salesforce

“This training obliges you to explore yourself inwards, confronting yourself with your shortcomings, while teaching you the craft of leadership speaking, the hard skills. It’s is this combination that is powerful.”

Enrique OchoaOperations Coordinator for Asia-Pacific at ICRC

“This training unlocked a part of me that had been hidden for my entire life that was stealing my authenticity and my ability to connect. Dr. Penn created this amazing process where she guided you through your bright side, but also through your darker one. It was a safe way to rebirth yourself as a new leader and a more confident communicator.”

Jose MelloDirector for Innovation for Latin America, Europe and Asia at Liberty Mutual Insurance

“The training unlocked my potential for communicating and experimenting with my presence. Now it’s in my hands what I will do with it!”

Verdinjia LazarovaP2P Project Lead at eBay

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