SPEAK TO LEAD
When You Speak with Power, You Lead with Purpose
August 19-21, 2025 | Chicago
Transform Your Voice Into a Powerful Leadership Tool
Speak to Lead is a transformative three-day experience designed to elevate your communication, amplify your presence, and equip you to boldly lead—and leave a lasting impact.
Speak with Power. Lead with Purpose.
Great leaders don’t just speak—they spark action.
They rally teams, influence decision-makers, and shift momentum with a single message.
But even the best leaders can feel the pressure when the stakes are high—when it’s time to step up, command the room, and every eye is locked on them.
That’s where Speak to Lead comes in.
It’s not just about learning what to say— it’s about learning how to lead when it matters most.
What You’ll Learn
Presentation Mastery
✔ Proven frameworks to craft powerful, high-impact presentations
✔ Slide design that supports your message—and stirs emotion
✔ Step-by-step guidance to structure a talk that flows and captivates
Delivery Under Pressure
✔ Strategies to overcome stage anxiety and speak with confidence
✔ Techniques to stay sharp and persuasive when the pressure’s on
✔ Real-time tactics to read the room and adapt on the fly
Presence & Influence
✔ Tools to connect authentically and build trust with any audience
✔ Storytelling strategies that influence, inspire, and move people
✔ Methods to energize a room and create lasting momentum
✔ Best practices for delivering to execs, teams, or large groups with authority
Whether you’re in the boardroom, breakroom, or ballroom—this experience will equip you to lead through your voice.
If your message doesn’t land, your leadership won’t either.
Because communication isn’t just part of leadership—it is leadership.
Speak to Lead gives you the tools to change that.
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Clarity in Communication
Miscommunication costs time, money, and trust. When leaders speak clearly, teams move faster and more efficiently.
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Leadership Presence
People follow leaders who speak with purpose and conviction. This training strengthens your executive presence, confidence, and influence.
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Actionable Frameworks
The ultimate communication toolkit. use these techniques in meetings, presentations, coaching conversations—and on stage.
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Real-Time Coaching
Most communication training is passive learning. This is immersive, hands-on, and packed with direct, in-the-moment feedback that fuels real growth.
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Message Alignment
Your voice should match your mission. This investment ensures your voice reflects your leadership goals.
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Personal + Professional Growth
Confidence and presence are leadership multipliers. They open doors, earn promotions, and position you to next-level influence.
The ROI?
✔ Stronger team performance
✔ More confident, efficient decision-making
✔ Presentations that drive action
✔ Greater visibility and executive-level impact
✔ A transformed leader—ready to speak and lead with power
Meet Your Coach: Ryan Taft
Ryan Taft doesn’t just teach communication—he lives it. With over two decades of experience as a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and sales trainer, Ryan has helped thousands of leaders sharpen their message and expand their influence.
He’s a Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®)—a designation earned by fewer than 20% of speakers worldwide. As the founder of Impact Eighty-Eight, Ryan leads one of the most respected training organizations focused on transforming how leaders influence, communicate, and perform.
From Fortune 100 execs to high-growth entrepreneurs, Ryan has coached leadership teams across North America, delivering workshops, training, and keynotes to audiences of over 30,000 people.
His style? Energizing, direct, and always grounded in real-world application—so leaders don’t just learn, they leave ready to perform at a higher level.
Testimonials
Jeremiah Gore | Crossroads Coaching, Speaking & Consulting
“Ryan Taft was instrumental in elevating my abilities as a speaker in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. From refining high-level topic selection to crafting impactful outlines and delivering compelling presentations, Ryan brought clarity and purpose to every aspect of my speaking. Before working with him, I was pacing like a target in a carnival game—scattered and unfocused. Ryan helped me bring real emphasis and presence to my talks by honing in on the power of intentional words, tone, and body language. His coaching made a profound difference, and I’m a far more effective speaker because of it.”
Stacey Borgmann | Director of Sales Training, Scott Felder Homes
“Hiring Ryan Taft with Impact Eighty-Eight as my coach and mentor was one of the most pivotal decisions in my professional development as a sales trainer. Through his strategic coaching and real-world insight, Ryan consistently challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone, expand my skill set, and think more critically about how I lead and inspire others. His mentorship pushed me to refine my techniques, embrace new approaches, and elevate my speaking skills, confidence, and impact. Because of Ryan’s guidance, I am not only a stronger and more effective speaker and trainer, but also a more authentic leader dedicated to the growth and success of those I coach.”
Meredith Oliver, CSP | The Homebuilder’s Chief Marketing Officer, Meredith Communications
“If you are going to learn to speak publicly, best to learn from a professional speaker and a CSP! It’s the highest-earned designation conferred by the National Speakers Association. You have the opportunity to learn from one of the best in Ryan!
Event Details
Dates: August 19-21, 2025
Location: Chicago
Format: Immersive, coaching-driven, in-person experience
Designed For: Leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising communicators ready to level up their voice and influence
Spots will be limited—and this program will sell out.
Join the waitlist and be the first to know when registration opens.
Want In?
FAQs
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This experience is designed for two key groups:
1. Leaders & Entrepreneurs who want to communicate with greater confidence and influence—whether in team meetings, boardrooms, or high-stakes conversations.
2. Aspiring Speakers looking for structure, coaching, and support to take the stage, deliver keynotes, or share their story with impact.
Still not sure? Click here to learn more.
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Ryan Taft, founder of Impact Eighty-Eight and a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and coach. With years of experience coaching high-performance teams, Ryan brings a rare mix of inspiration and tactical excellence to every room he leads.
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Not at all. Speak to Lead is built to meet you where you are—whether you're brand new to public speaking or you've done it dozens of times. You’ll walk away sharper, more confident, and ready to lead with your voice.
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Perfect. That means you care—and you're exactly who this is for. Nerves are normal. This experience helps you work through them, not avoid them. Speak to Lead is a safe, empowering space where you’ll be supported, not judged.
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Both. The program includes two tailored paths:
One for internal leaders focused on team and executive impact
One for external communicators preparing for keynotes, stages, and public platforms
No matter your setting, if your voice moves people—this will move you forward.
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A highly interactive, immersive, and coaching-focused training. This isn’t a seminar—it’s a leadership lab. You’ll get hands-on practice, real-time feedback, and deep connection with a like-minded group.
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August 19–21, 2025
Location: Chicago
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To learn more, please reach out directly. If you're interested in bringing multiple leaders or investing in a private team experience, we’d love to explore options with you.
Contact us at: lindsey@impacteightyeight.com
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Join the waitlist or reach out directly to: lindsey@impacteightyeight.com
