Speaking and Communicating Podcast

How do you break free from your patterns?

Meet Doug Fleener!

Doug helps people overcome the gap between knowing better and doing better. His powerful story of recovery and being challenged to ask, "What If" led to him developing a transformational framework that he now uses to help his clients.

Doug's "What If" framework and the differences when using it in the past vs using it for future scenarios.

Key Points:
how interrupting automatic habits can lead to growth
why nothing is always an option when people feel trapped<...

In this podcast episode, Mohammed Isa, a former CFO turned leadership coach and mountaineer from Bahrain. shares insights on leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentoring, self-awareness, and work-life balance.

He recounts how KPMG's managing director mandated senior leaders to groom juniors for career advancement, tying bonuses and promotions to this practice.

Key highlights:
- why many leaders struggle with emotional intelligence
- advocating for your team
- how to build trust and loyalty
- how ego get  in the way of leadership
- why transparency is a must as a l...

Tyler Chisholm is a CEO, author, speaker, and podcast host who shows leaders that curiosity isn’t optional — it’s the edge that builds trust and drives growth.

Early in his career, Tyler Chisholm believed leaders had to know it all. The smartest in the room. The clearest voice. The one with the answers.

But when the weight of certainty started breaking both plans and people, he discovered a better way: curiosity.

As co-founder and CEO of clearmotive for over 15 years, host of two long-running podcasts, and author of Curious as Hell, Tyler has bu...

What skills are necessary for Founders in order to scale their startups?

Meet Andrew Poles!

Andrew returns to our show to share additional skills that Founders need in order to run thriving businesses.

As a Founder and CEO Performance Coach, his mission is not just about scaling your business, but scaling YOU!

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the communication skills every manager needs to effectively lead teams, build trust, resolve conflict, and inspire high performance.

Whether you’re a new manager, seasoned executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring le...

If you’ve ever:

…this conversation offers practical wisdom and emotional insight to help you reconnect with your own inner compass.

Stephanie Peirolo is an author, executive coach, speaker, and host of the Bad Boss Brief. Her work focuses on intentional living, leadership, spiritual practice, personal transformation, and navigating major life decisions with authenticity and courage.

Stephanie shares insights from her book, The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to...

Who decides what makes for a great speaker?

Meet Dominic Colenso!

Dominic is a Communication, Leadership and Sales Speaker. He is all about helping you not just speak, but make an impact!

Originally an actor in blockbuster movies and theatre by profession, he transitioned into public speaking and communications using the same toolbox that he had from acting.

By the time he was 26 Dominic Colenso had flown a spaceship, lost a million dollars and been fired by Simon Cowell. 

He now empowers businesses, sales teams and leaders around the w...

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Reenactments and Thematic Triggers

How to Identify and Heal Your Triggers

Breaking trauma-driven patterns through the lens of "Reenactments" with Dr. Tony Iezzi.

The subconscious repetition of past trauma themes (not just events) in everyday situations. Triggers are often thematic (e.g., feeling disrespected or unvalued) rather than incident-based.

Why is public speaking so important?

Meet Kelly Charles-Collins!

Kelly is a former attorney who practiced law for 29 years. She is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Author, Mentor and is on a mission to create inclusive cultures where every person & every voice matters.

Kelly believes that conversations change things and that open hearts, change minds; one convo at a time. However, too often, managers and employees lack the skills to effectively listen, communicate, and ultimately lead -  which is bad for business.

Kelly works with organizations looking to cultivate safe, inclusive, a...

How difficult is it to have difficult conversations?

Meet Maren Perry!

Our conversation with Maren Perry, founder of Arden Coaching, zooms in on the essential leadership skill of navigating difficult conversations. It explores why leaders shy away from discomfort and provides a strategic framework for delivering feedback that fosters growth rather than resentment.

The Courage to Lead Through Conflict

Difficult conversations are often the "gift" that organizations need most but receive least. Most people avoid these interactions because they fear discomfort or worry about damaging relationships. However, true leadership...

How do you shape company culture?

Meet Jim Tracy!

Jim Tracy is a high-energy Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Emcee and Entrepreneur. He is also a business founder and owner with 3 + decades of experience in building value. This has been done in both for profit and not for profit enterprises across contrasting industries.

Jim is a high demand  keynote speaker on culture and generational harmony. His focus is on bringing people together to build team  and enterprise value.

Connect with Jim:
Website: https://thejimtracy.com

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Website: https://www.ashmitaarora.com

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The Real Blueprint to Management Mastery that nobody talks about.

Meet Greg Kaiser, Sr.!

In this powerful episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we break down what it really takes to be successful at management with communication skills.

💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The truth about management most people ignore
- How to shift from individual contributor to effective manager
- The mindset that unlocks real growth and leadership unlocked
- Why traditional advice keeps people stuck
- Why so many managers just "wing it"
...

How can emotional intelligence transform your leadership style?

In this episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we dive into the essential leadership skills and soft skills required to lead people effectively in the modern workplace.
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Many professionals excel technically but struggle with the "people" side of management.

Developing high emotional intelligence (EQ) is the secret to building trust, resolving conflict, and increasing team productivity.

If you want to move from being a manager to a true leader, this conversation is for you.
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In this episode, you will learn:
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What skills do Founders and Startup CEOs need in order to succeed?

Meet Andrew Poles!

Andrew Poles, Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Growth Coaching.

He is a Transformative Coach for first time Founders.

With 20 years coaching over 10000 people, Andrew has guided leader transformations—revitalizing businesses, empowering teams, and boosting profitability.

Connect with Andrew:
Website: https://andrewpoles.com

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Why should leaders prioritize employee wellness?

Meet Tashia Martin!

Tashia is a Licensed Social Worker, Healing-Centered Executive Coach and Author. She has nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations through meaningful change.

Tashia works with youth, adults, and executives, offering therapeutic interventions tailored to her client's needs. You may carry significant responsibility at home, the community, or workplace—an executive, leader, or caregiver who supports others while quietly holding a great deal yourself.

Tashia is on a mission to advance human-centered change that prioritizes wellness, aligns systems, and drives sustainable tr...

Are you on the driver's seat of your career?

Meet Karen Ann Bulluck!

Karen is a transcendent leadership specialist, bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who inspires women leaders to transcend conventional expectations and live more meaningful, authentic lives. 

 She is the founder of Daring to Transcend™, a boutique executive coaching practice focused on helping leaders EXPLORE what matters, INTEGRATE the whole self, and FLOURISH in new dimensions.

Karen is a Bestselling Author of the novels “Embracing Trust”, “Discovering Power” and “Pursuing Truth”. She is also a Master Storyteller and...

Can a marriage survive infidelity or is it over?

Meet Kayla Crane!

Kayla is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who helps couples communicate, rebuild trust after infidelity, and feel connected again with research-backed approaches in Castle Rock, Colorado.

She is passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and create lasting change.Over the past several years, Kayla has supported couples through communication challenges, emotional distance, rebuilding after betrayal, and deepening connection.

She specializes in working with couples who are navigating infidelity or struggling to reconnect after trust has been broken.

How can you improve your presentation and writing skills to accelerate your career?

In this episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we master the art of effective communication for the modern workplace.

​Being technically skilled isn't enough—you must be able to present your ideas with clarity and write with impact.

Whether you are drafting a critical email or delivering a keynote, your communication skills are your greatest asset.

Join us as we break down the high-impact presentation tips and business writing strategies used by top global leaders.

​In thi...

How do you become your stakeholders' whisperer?

Your data is talking, but is anyone listening?

Meet Bill Shander!

Bill is an Author, Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Data Storytelling workshop leader and Stakeholder Whisperer.

With 30 years of experience in information design, data storytelling, and data visualization, he helps clients and learners communicate effectively with their audiences through engaging and insightful visual experiences.

Bill teaches teams and individuals how to transform data into compelling visuals, engaging narratives, and actionable insights — so they can cut through the noise, grab attention, and drive re...

Do you feel stuck in your career or leadership?

Meet Dr. Samuel Jones, CSP.

Dr. Jones guides growth-minded leaders and entrepreneurs in achieving aligned priorities and consistent execution to break through barriers, build momentum, and lead with purpose.

He is a Leadership Growth Innovator who helps you and your team to reclaim your power, renew your mind and rejuvenate your performance.

As a passionate thought leader and engaging speaker, Dr. Jones helps others learn to generate personal and professional accountability for immediate impact and lasting growth.

He knows that...

Are you struggling with Sales?

How do you get potential customers to say YES?

Meet Patrick Van Der Burght!

Patrick is a Cialdini Certified Trainer in Ethical Persuasion, Author of 'How to Hear YES More Often', a Podcast Host who teaches professionals to be ethically more persuasive using Behavioural Science. He has been teaching Ethical Persuasion since the year 2000, is a Founding Member of the Cialdini Institute, and a Cialdini Certified Trainer and Coach. 

One of his passions is to educate young adults about the life skills of ethical persuasion so t...

How do you liberate your leadership capacity for growth?

Meet Ian (Morpheus) Hatton!

Ian continues to serve leaders globally in over 107 countries. Through his organisation, Totally Morpheus, he provides bespoke and custom leadership development that transforms leaders, teams and organisations.

As the best-selling Author of "Totally Morpheus" and now on a mission to liberate your leadership by developing the ‘EGG Based Leadership’ Assessment. An International Keynote Speaker who has been in leadership since the 90s, Ian continues to explore new avenues in transforming leaders.

On this episode, Ian illustrates the results expe...

What happens when senior leaders do not improve their communication skills?

Meet Michael deLisser!

Michael has over 20 years of leadership development consulting, training, coaching and instructional design experience. He has trained over 3000 leaders / people managers, coached over 500 executives and people managers, and has facilitated strategic planning for more than 50 senior leadership teams in several industries. 

Michael was first exposed to the impact of communication skills on people's careers at age 15. On this episode, he describes what happens when leaders lack communication skills.

In his book, "Leadership Accelerators", Michael gives a practical, h...

How do you find your purpose?

How does that influence your career choices?

Meet Siena Dean!

Siena is a Public Speaker, Learning & Development Strategist and a Builder of Scalable, AI-Powered Content.

Due to her own experiences, she now helps others establish what their purpose is and how they can use that to craft a career path is fulfilling and purposeful. She is a career strategist who helps others professionals achieve their career goals through communication and soft skills.

Listen as Siena shares:
- how to align your career...

How does effectively communicating with your doctor affect your health status?

Meet Dr. James Kneller!

Dr. James Kneller is a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist in full-time clinical practice, and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kneller understands both the power and limitations of conventional medicine. Recognizing that pharmaceutical drugs typically replicate plant-based substances that occur naturally, he is passionate about natural therapies to treat heart disease and promote overall wellness. 

On this episode, Dr. Kneller not only shares more effective a...

Did you witness domestic violence growing up?
Do you have the vocabulary for your experiences?

Meet Brian F. Martin!

Brian brings clarity and compassion to one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health - the long-term impact of childhood adversity.

As the founder of the leading nonprofit focused on childhood domestic violence, and a national voice on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s), he distills years of research, lived experience, and field-tested tools into powerful insights for audiences seeking to understand themselves—and unlock the life they want.

He speaks to t...

Your Limit is a Lie!

Meet D. Logan!

Logan is a Researcher, Speaker, Author, Philosopher, Activist and Creative.

Logan is a high-impact transformational speaker who’s redefining personal development through the lens of combat-tested grit, radical self-leadership, and unapologetic truth.

Logan was raised in a religious cult and became suicidal by the age of eighteen. He ran from the pain, joined the Air Force, and served two combat tours in Iraq.

But when he came home, the mental war raged on, anxiety, depression, divorce, and a life stuck in th...

How do you elevate your love life?

Meet Anil Gupta - the Love Doctor!

Anil is a world expert on relationships. He is the CEO of Love and the Breakthroughs that make it possible.

He has helped singles and couples overcome the daily struggles and challenges to allow them to live very successful and fulfilled lives.

He has performed his relationship and mindset workshops in over 18 countries and translated in 8 languages, with audiences of over 10,000. 

Anil "The Love Doctor" Gupta is a favorite speaker at every e...

How do you help your child heal?

Meet Stacy Schaffer!

Stacy Schaffer is a children’s Therapist, an Author, and a woman who somehow managed to take a childhood full of silence, survival mode, and adults who absolutely should’ve known better...

and turn it into wisdom, connection, and a book that reads like a hug from someone who actually gets it.

On this episode, she illustrates how her work with children for over 2 decades is more relevant now than ever and how parents can support their children in their healing jour...

How can leaders attract great talent and maximize on the talent they already have?

Meet Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer!

Dr. Cynthia is a Human Capital Potentialist who works at the intersection of organizational strategy and soul purpose. She is a globally recognized human capital strategist, USA Today bestselling author, and board-certified executive coach with more than 30 years of experience transforming how organizations invest in their people.

As the founder and CEO of Bentzen Performance Partners, co-founder of The Zeal of the Heel, and creator of the 7 Minute Pivot, she partners with executives and leadership...

How does extended screen time impact our eye health in the long run?

Meet Dr. Roger Wu!

Dr. Wu is an Optometrist on a mission to protect and preserve our most precious sense: vision. 

As the world around us becomes increasingly digital—whether it’s scrolling through social media, powering through work on a computer, or binge-watching our favorite shows - Dr. Wu noticed that more and more patients are complaining of dry eyes, blurred vision, and headaches, all linked to prolonged screen exposure.

On this episode, Dr. Wu shares his scien...

Is it possible to overcome insurmountable challenges?

Meet Dante Wright, Esq.

Dante is an experienced Attorney, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer.

He is the co-founder of The Phoenix Trial Firm, where he is recognized as one of Hampton Roads’ most relentless trial attorneys. He has built his reputation by representing clients in high-stakes criminal, traffic, and personal injury matters, blending courtroom skill with a relentless drive to win.

Dante did not grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth - quite the contrary! On this episode, he shares his powerful st...

How do we raise the next generation of leaders?

Meet Olaolu Ogunyemi!

Olaolu is an Award-winning children's book Author and Leadership Mentor.

He aims to inspire the next generation of leaders through his work with children and communities.

On this episode, he highlights his approach to engaging children through storytelling, and the importance of community involvement in child-rearing.

Listen as Olaolu shares:
- cultural differences in family support systems
- impact of social media on children
- building strong familial and community connections
- why...

What has research proven regarding meditation?

Meet Brittany Hopkins Switlick!

Brittany is an Author, Speaker, seasoned Yoga educator and Personal Development Coach. She is the founder of Lotus School of Yoga (formerly Container Collective Yoga), where she has led hundreds of students and aspiring teachers in transformative classes, workshops, trainings and retreats that go far beyond the physical practice of yoga.

Through thousands of hours of teaching students to navigate the dance between ego and higher self, she empowers them to live with purpose and authenticity. Brittany helps people break free from default...

What are leaders getting wrong?

What misconceptions do we have about leadership?

Meet Julia Rock!

Julia is a Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Burnout & Leadership Strategist. Her mission is to uncomplicated leadership in the workplace.

Julia knows that leadership isn’t complicated, but it is hard. And when leaders get it wrong, companies pay the price—lost talent, low engagement, and millions wasted in turnover and productivity drain.

She knows this firsthand, with nearly 20 years not only coaching other professionals and executives, but also building her own leadership career between the...

What makes a job ethical? Who truly holds power in the workplace? And why does it matter now more than ever?

Meet Dr. Travis Schatchner!

Dr. Travis Schachtner's views on leadership and employment ethics are shaped by decades of hard work and personal experience. Growing up on a family farm in rural Wisconsin, he learned that all work has a basic value that should be respected.

In his book, Employment Ethics: Redefining the Employer-Employee Relationship, Dr. Schatchner forms the foundation for a fresh perspective on modern work. 

For too long, ethical r...

Why is there such an emphasis on empathy?

Does it truly benefit leaders, teams and organisations?

Meet Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller!

Dr. Melissa is an Author of international bestseller The Empathic Leader, TEDx Speaker and Trained Relationship Builder. She helps leaders maximize personal & business potential through the effective leverage of EQ and empathy.

By educating leaders about the power of empathy, Dr. Melissa hopes to create a ripple effect that results in a fairer, happier, healthier world for all.

Listen as Dr. Melissa shares:
- how empathy impacts organizational...

Are you focused on behaviour rather than communication and collaboration?

Meet Katherine Sellery!

Katherine is the CEO and Founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution who helps individuals minimize misunderstandings and melt-downs in order to communicate with more collaboration, cooperation, and consideration.

A creator of the Guidance Approach to Parenting, a program that applies conflict resolution skills to communicating more effectively with children, Katherine has positively influenced relationships for generations and brought about healing and reconciliation in families that were suffering from disconnection. 

For over 20 years, she has taught and coached thousands of p...