Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Readiness. Today we’re focusing on something every leader needs but few ever measure well: your impact as a communicator. One of the best career practices you can build is updating your manager or evaluator 2–4 times a year on how you’re growing – and to do that well, you need clear signs that your communication is actually working.

In this episode, I walk you through the subtle, but powerful, indicators that your communication is landing: why influence shows up first in behavioral shifts, not dashboards; how to tell whether people understand and act on your direction; what it means when others start using your phrases and language; the surprising signals that people are truly listening; why improving your on-camera presence dramatically expands your reach; and how we help you assess your progress inside the new 2026 tracks. Measuring impact is not about perfection. It’s about noticing the evidence that you are moving people, aligning them, and inspiring them consistently, and using that data to tell a clear growth story to your leaders.

Registration for Speak by Design University 2026 is now open at speakbydesign.com/join. If you’re ready to turn these daily insights into a full year of deliberate practice, this is your moment to step in. The program combines 4 pillars of learning: with private coaching, cohort support, and a portfolio of powerful communications. We built this with our coaches from what we have seen be the most transformative moments with clients.

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