Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Kevin Wilde: The Leadership Superpower Dec 06, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Kevin Wilde. Kevin was the Chief Learning Officer for General Mills, currently serves as an Executive Leadership Fellow at the Carlson School of Management at University of Minnesota, and is the author of Coachability: The Leadership Superpower.

Check out the episode to learn how to avoid the 5 faulty assumptions that prevent leaders from remaining coachable, find out how to get into and stay in the learning zone, and hear about Kevin’s experience as a chauffeur for the legendary Jack Welch.

I hope you enjoy.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Kevin Wilde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwilde
► Find our more about coachability at www.thecoachableleader.com
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Stephan Wiedner: How to Put Empathy Into Practice Nov 22, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Stephan Wiedner. Stephan is co-founder and CEO of multiple companies focused on talent development, psychological safety-based coaching, and online skills practice.

Check out the episode learn how to put empathy into practice, understand what may be crushing our curiosity, and why psychological safety is so important in the workplace.

I hope you enjoy.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Stephan Wiedner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiedner
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Ginger Hardage: How to Build an Unstoppable Culture Nov 08, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Ginger Hardage. Ginger retired as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines after an illustrious 25 years where she served as a member of the CEO’s executive team. Currently, she leads Unstoppable Cultures, a brand designed to help organizations create and sustain cultures of enduring greatness.

Check out the episode to learn how to really understand what your employees and customers want, drive a culture of engagement, and prepare for an opposing viewpoint.

I hope you enjoy.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Ginger Hardage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gingerhardage
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Yewande Faloyin: Build Value Through Communication Oct 25, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Yewande Faloyin, founder and CEO of OTITO, which specializes in coaching entrepreneurial executives and serial high achievers.

Check out the episode to hear our discussion around mindset, how to ask questions without it feeling like an interrogation, and the importance of connecting with you strengths, values, and passion.

I hope you enjoy.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Yewande Faloyin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yewande-faloyin
► Access Yewande's masterclass on how to increase your visibility and fast track your next promotion for free here: https://www.otitoleadership.com/getvisible
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Anish Majumdar: Listen, Learn, and Help Oct 11, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Anish Majumdar, career coach and hidden job market expert.

Check out the episode to get Anish’s perspective on the listen/learn/help approach, the importance of qualifying questions, and what you can learn from Marlon Brando about effective communication.

I hope you enjoy.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Anish Majumdar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishmajumdar
► Connect with Anish at www.helloanish.com or https://www.tapthehiddenjob.market/asap
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Johnny Crowder: Why Investing in Communication Skills Pays Dividends Sep 27, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Johnny Crowder, Founder and CEO at Cope Notes, which provides daily mental health support.

Check out the episode to hear about Johnny’s journey from abuse and mental health struggles to becoming a TEDx speaker, CEO, and mental health advocate. We discuss the importance of being authentic, why investing in communication skills is so important, and why he never finalizes his talks until the last minute.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Johnny Crowder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnycrowder
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Donna Loughlin: Work Hard and Be Nicer to People Sep 13, 2022

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In this episode, I am talking with Donna Loughlin, President and Founder of LMG PR, a high impact strategic public relations firm for innovative emerging markets.

Check out the episode to hear Donna’s take on the power of networks, why agility is so important when it comes to communication, and how body language impacts your communication style.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Donna Loughlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnal2
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Matt Baxter: People Are More Than a Resume Aug 30, 2022

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Just graduating or going through a midlife crisis? Ask questions. Trying to take your career to the next level? Ask questions. Check out this episode with Matt Baxter, CEO of HR Tech company Wedge, to hear Matt's advice around asking questions, why he believes people are more than just a resume, and how knocking on doors while building his lawncare company as a teenager helped get him to where he is today.

I hope you enjoy!

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Alex Resnick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcbaxter
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Carissa Karban: Listen to What's Not Being Said Aug 16, 2022

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In this episode, I talk with Carissa Karban, a leadership coach and strategy execution consultant, who has spent the last decade researching leadership, practicing leadership, and helping leaders step away from scarcity & hustle into abundance & fulfillment.

Check out the episode for our discussion around how we need to listen for what is NOT being said and why self-awareness is a critical skill for effective communication.

I hope you enjoy!

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Alex Resnick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissakarban/
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Carrie Fox: Soft Skills Are Power Skills Aug 02, 2022

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Today I am talking with Carrie Foxx, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact.

Check out the episode for our discussion around how a single conversation changed her career aspirations, why soft skills are power skills, and the difference between broadcasting and narrow casting.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
►Learn more about Communispond at https://www.communispond.com
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Carrie Fox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe