Meryl Runion (born 1953) is a best-selling author, communications trainer and speaker whose Speak Strong methods have been used by the US Army, FBI, Fortune 500 companies, IBM, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell. Her books and methods have been used to train persons how to communicate effectively and assertively without creating unnecessary conflict or defensiveness.

Based in Colorado Springs, she is the founder of SpeakStrong, Inc., a communication company that advocates civil candor. Runion has earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest international accreditation available from the National Speaker’s Association.