Speaking and Communicating Podcast

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How do you fix a toxic work environment?

Meet Dr. Sharalyn Payne!

Dr. Payne is a sought after trusted advisor who works closely with CEOs, CHROs, CFOs, and VPs on critical leadership decisions. Drawing on her extensive expertise supporting some of the world’s strongest and most reputable companies, she guides clients through sensitive organizational challenges. 

She is  highly effective at advising companies on how to build exemplary leaders for today and the future.

Key Takeaways:
- the qualities of effective leaders
- using positional power to c...

Are you paralyzed by stage fright when speaking, performing or competing?

Meet Dr. David Lee Fish!

David is a Performance Anxiety Expert who himself had his own challenges with stage fright since elementary school days.

He works with professionals who are excellent at their jobs but fall short of their potential when they speak in front of others, whether in formal presentations, team meetings, online sessions, or job interviews. 

His approach to performance anxiety has an unusual origin and has helped professionals reclaim the confidence that anxiety was suppressing. 

Da...

What happens when a high-achieving leader drops the mask of perfection? 

Meet Jasper Calcara!

Jasper Calcara is a CEO, entrepreneur, single father, author, and speaker whose work centers on helping people build success without sacrificing what matters most.

In this episode, structural engineer and entrepreneur Jasper Calcara spent decades in the high-pressure construction industry, 

He realized early on that clear communication is vital to project success. However, personal success didn't automatically heal internal struggles. 

Jasper opens up about shedding his "Superman complex," navigating divorce, overcoming the need for external val...

Will artificial intelligence bring us closer together or drive us further apart?

Meet Nathan Graham!

Nathan Graham — author, AI consultant, speaker, real estate broker, business builder, and founder of Synthetic Echo Inc.

In this episode, Nathan is here to discuss the evolving landscape of technology, communication, and human relationships. 

As AI becomes embedded in our daily interactions, preserving genuine empathy, active listening, and authentic connection is more important than ever.

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 Are you treating communication as just a technical skill, or as a mindset of service?

Meet David Firth!

Communication isn't just a set of skills to perform—it's a fundamental mindset to inhabit. In this episode, David Firth, an author, speaker, and organizational consultant with over 30 years of experience helps teams and executives transform their messaging.

David breaks down why the conventional focus on looking polished or sounding authoritative often falls short. Instead, he advocates for a servant-leadership approach to communication that asks, "so that what happens?" to align conversations with meaningful business and...

How do creatives protect their intellectual property?

Meet Gordon Firemark - Attorney At Law!

Gordon Firemark, widely known as "The Podcast Lawyer™." has decades of experience bridging entertainment, theater, media, and law,. He is a prominent entertainment lawyer based in Los Angeles, specializing in the theatre, film, and television industries.

On this episode, Gordon breaks down the essential legal foundations every podcaster, content creator, and entrepreneur needs to protect their brand and income. From avoiding trademark disputes over duplicate podcast titles to navigating the wild frontier of AI clones, holograms, and synthetic voice re...

Why is empathy necessary in running an organization?

Meet Michelle J. Howe!

Michelle is former CPA, strategic consultant, and founder of Empath Evolution™. They delve into why modern leadership requires a fundamental shift from rigid, transactional dynamics to empathetic, relationally aware leadership. 

Michelle shares her unique transition from numbers and financial precision to deep perceptual intelligence, highlighting how leaders can leverage empathy, active listening, and self-alignment to lead high-performing teams without burning out or losing themselves in the process.

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How do you truly negotiate?

Meet Arlene Cohen Miller!

Arlene is an AV Preeminent® Rated Colorado Attorney, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, and CEO of Jewel Consultancy, a firm based in Longmont, Colorado, specializing in work-life harmony, leadership coaching, and healing.

Drawing from over 3 decades of legal experience, Arlene breaks down what it truly takes to negotiate effectively and win—without resorting to aggression or high-stress conflict.

She shares practical strategies for navigating high-stakes conversations, regulating your nervous system during tense discussions, and shifting from a rigid, con...

What does it truly take to command a room, lead with authority, and project executive presence without putting on an artificial "mask"?

Meet Sandra Bargman!

Sandra is a seasoned voice and presence coach with over 35 years in performing arts, theater, and voiceover. She breaks down why traditional "authoritarian" leadership is dying, how soft skills like empathy and active breathing drive true authority, and why developing executive presence isn't about finding yourself—it’s about setting down what's blocking your authentic voice.

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What do we get so wrong about mental health?

Meet Bryan Gastelle, PsyD!

Dr. Bryan Gastelle is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Empower Psychotherapy. Licensed in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, he brings a direct and collaborative approach to mental health care. Dr. Gastelle specializes in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to support individuals and couples navigating trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is dedicated to providing high-quality, remote therapy to empower each client’s unique healing journey.

Bryan also delves deep into adult ADHD diagnostic te...

Are you staying in your comfort zone because it feels safe, or is it secretly holding you back from your true potential?

Meet Stan Lewis!

Stan is a Leadership Expert who explores how to shatter self-imposed limitations, master 360-degree leadership, and break free from mental captivity.

An empowerment advocate with over 25 years of experience, Stan unlocks the full potential of ambitious professionals and leaders. As the founder of Nward Journey and a Certified John Maxwell Guide, he combines deep expertise in organizational leadership, communication, and servant leadership to equip corporate executives, managers, and...

Are you feeling stuck in a career that looks successful on paper but no longer fulfills you?

Meet Kay Kayaian!

Kate is an Author, Speaker, Career Strategist, and Grammy Award-winning former Cellist. She shares her powerful journey of walking away from a high-profile classical music career to help others rethink their own definitions of success, identity, and "what's next."

If you are struggling with career transitions, imposter syndrome, or the heavy guilt of letting down your mentors and family, this episode is your ultimate guide to turning the page and writing...

How is the next generation supposed to learn soft skills?

Meet John Kwon!

John is a finance expert and investor currently based in South Korea. He has lived in 4 countries, mostly in the United States. During the course of his career, he managed a $23 billion equity fund, amongst other portfolios.

On this episode, John focuses on soft skills development, particularly examining why young people struggle with social skills and how cultural differences impact communication styles. He also narrated his experience managing funds and dealing with sales pitches from Wall Street fund managers, highlighting...

Are your presentations inspiring your team, or are they putting them to sleep?

Create Authority! Control the Room! Be a Rockstar!

Meet David Thomas!

In this episode, international keynote speaker and elite presentation coach David Thomas shares his expert strategies on how corporate leaders, politicians, and public speakers can break out of the "vanilla" presentation trap and become communication rockstars.

From preparing clients for the intense environment of the UK Houses of Parliament to analyzing Barack Obama’s dramatic public speaking transformation, David breaks down the exact science of high-stakes communication. Yo...

How can leaders create healthier workplace cultures for their teams?

Meet Dr. Melanie Gray!

Dr. Gray is a Registered Nurse of over 25 years and trauma-informed leadership expert from Wisconsin. She shares her transition from nursing to helping leaders create healthier workplace cultures.

Dr. Gray's experience during COVID-19, particularly seeing the impact on younger nurses, led her to formalize her work supporting employees struggling with workplace trauma and burnout.

Dr. Gray emphasized the need for creating a human-centered workplace culture during challenging times. Strategies for leaders including encouraging PTO use without punishment...

How do you get what you want?

Meet Joshua Bandoch!

Joshua is a persuasion expert and TEDx speaker, an internationally recognized persuasion expert and keynote speaker. He has spent two decades mastering the art and science of persuasion. 

On this episode, he discusses his book "How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art and Science of Persuasion."He shares insights on effective persuasion techniques, emphasizing the importance of adopting a "persuader's mindset".  

Joshua has spent over a decade uncovering the secrets of persuasion. He’s mined psychology, neuroscience, economics, public poli...

How do you make a career transition?

Meet Ana Denis!

Ana Dennis is a storytelling and communications expert from The Hague, Netherlands.

On this episode, she narrates her career transitions and cross-cultural communication experiences. Ana shared her journey from starting as a translator in cybersecurity to moving through marketing and business development roles, eventually becoming an entrepreneur selling pre-loved designer handbags.

Listen as Ana shares:
- the importance of curiosity, self-awareness, and direct communication
- navigating cultural differences in the workplace
- adjustment challenges when moving countries and...

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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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...