Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Jason Lyons: Word Choice Matters Mar 01, 2022

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In this episode, hear Jason discuss why 90% of communication is 100% forgettable, how to ensure your communications are memorable, and why word choice matters.

About Jason Lyons:

Jason has spent 25 years in communications-centric roles, ranging from journalist to sales manager to senior vice president leading business units across multiple global regions. He is currently helping companies improve the way they train their frontline workers on the essential technologies required to keep America moving through his role at Skyllful.

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 Jason Lyons on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlyonsdfw/
► 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

Mike Yinger: Raise Your Hand Feb 15, 2022

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In this episode, Mike discusses his one man journey to end the misuse of the word "like" and the importance of confidence. He also shares valuable tips around active listening, asking for feedback, and how raising your hand leads to opportunities for growth.

About Mike Yinger:

Mike Yinger is the COO and co-founder of Resume Sieve. Resume Sieve is an advanced AI candidate application platform that minimizes the time to find the top candidates by ranking them base on the requirements you provide.

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 Mike Yinger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyinger/
► 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

Susan Davis: Leadership Is Influence Feb 01, 2022

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In this episode, Susan Davis, who is the Director of Global Sales Training for the Pharma Services Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific and the leader of SH Davis Empowerment Group, discusses the importance of understanding yourself and others to be an effective communicator and how critical it is to be intentional with your connections and relationships.

About Susan Davis:

Susan Davis has spent over 24 years leading, coaching as well as mentoring individuals and teams in the areas of Sales and Leadership Development. Susan is also skilled at designing, from the ground up, Sales Training Curriculum and Programs, Competency/Capability Assessments as well as New Hire Training and Onboarding. Susan works cross-functionally with sales leadership teams to build long-term infrastructure for sales teams and sales leadership. She has over 20 years of experience in sales and is passionate about helping sales professionals develop new skills that will add value to their customers. She does this through methodology training, competency and capability development, self discovery and personality insights, leadership training/development and coaching to performance.

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 Susan Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanhdavis/
► 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
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Could you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact us: https://communispond.com/contact/

Marvin Espy: Bloom Where You Are Planted Jan 18, 2022

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In this episode, Marvin discusses his learnings from a 27 year "career detour" on his way to becoming an award-winning portrait and cityscape artist. From not making assumptions to the idea of "Bloom where you are planted", this episode is full of great takeaways for anyone looking to hone their communication skills.

About Marvin Espy:

An award-winning portrait and cityscape artist who took a 27 year "career detour" into the corporate world doing sales and marketing and found his way back to a full time art career. He specializes in brilliant cityscapes and intimate portraits that are often noted by his dynamic sense of color and contrasts. Instagram @ArtByEspy

Additional resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://bit.ly/3jRRZwH
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWS
► Connect with Marvin Espy on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3fNR0vr
► Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/3w3nzwD
► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Could you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact Communispond: https://communispond.com/

Pat DiLaura: Contracting for Outcomes Jan 04, 2022

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Pat DiLaura shares his experiences from an extensive career in HR and Talent Management as well as his time in the Army. Pat discusses the importance of investing in yourself, contracting for outcomes, and how to take advantage of "tuition free" lessons.

About Pat DiLaura:

Pat DiLaura has served in various executive level HR leadership positions for over 25 years. He started his career in HR with Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, MO. He then moved to Rochester, NY to join Paychex, Inc. in the #2 HR job. Following Paychex, he joined Logical Operations/Ziff-Davis Education in the top HR job. He have also served as President & Managing Partner of a large regional HR Consulting Practice and as Vice President of Global Talent Management & Diversity for an industry leading, publicly traded company.

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 Pat DiLaura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-dilaura/
► 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
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Could you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact us: https://communispond.com/contact/

Colleen Jenkins: Communication is a Superpower Dec 14, 2021

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Colleen shares her expertise from her career at one of the world's largest privately held software companies and her consulting practice. She hits on the importance of listening to understand and discusses how communication is a superpower.

About Colleen Jenkins:

Colleen has over 30 years of experience working across both the public and private sector. She has honed the skills of collaboration and facilitation to lead visionary projects that help connect people with the ‘power to know’ and do. Currently, she seeks to share what she has learned while continuing to learn in partnership with others, bring passionate and creative minds together, and address the challenges of today and the future.

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 Colleen Jenkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenjenkinsbelieve/
► 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
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Could you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact us: https://communispond.com/contact/

Ryan Dunn: Act as if You Are on the Same Team Nov 30, 2021

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Ryan has consulted with the HR leaders of some of the largest and most well known companies in the world. He shares his thoughts on being a "learn it all" rather than a "know it all", discusses the importance of keeping your ego in check, and details his "act as if you are on the same team" style of communication.

Key Takeaways:

0:00 - Intro/ Ryan's background
2:15 - What does the term "communication skills" mean to you?
3:55 - What does it mean to you to be a "great communicator"?
9:35 - What communication skills are companies looking for now, as opposed to 18 months ago, in employees to be effective in this new blended work environment?
15:30 - What communication skills have you developed over the years that have led to your success?
18:39 - How do you accomplish the goal of team cohesion?
22:05 - Who is someone that you idealize as a good communicator?
25:20 - Advice for someone early in their career

About Ryan Dunn:

Ryan Dunn has an extensive background and experience in leadership development and business to business sales, including multiple startups. He's a consultative partner and trusted advisor to C-Suite decision makers across the Fortune 500 and is known as a thought leader in the corporate learning, leadership, coaching, and talent management space.

Additional resources:

Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://bit.ly/3jRRZwH
Learn more about Communispond at https://www.communispond.com
Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWS
Connect with Ryan Dunn on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3p9Ye0R
Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Marcus Schaller: Mindfulness for Effective Listening Nov 16, 2021

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Marcus shares his thoughts on the importance of being fully present and how meditation has helped improve his communication skills. A key takeaway is that it is ok to be a "work in progress" when it comes to being an effective communicator.

Key Takeaways:

0:00 - Intro/Marcus's Background
1:50 - What does 'strong communication skills' mean to you?
3:57 - The effects of meditation on communication skills
10:39 - What communication skills are necessary today?
15:06 - How to communicate data
19:37 - The importance of networking
28:56 - Trust is foundational to effective communication

About Marcus Schaller:

Marcus has almost 20 years of experience helping B2B brands create obsessively customer-focused marketing strategies and content. He is currently the Senior Content Director at Team 201 where his primary focus is scaling client content projects across different areas of the marketing function, including creating performance and paid programs for CRO, driving thought leadership, and developing customer-focused strategic narratives.

Additional resources:

Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://bit.ly/3jRRZwH
Learn more about Communispond at https://www.communispond.com
Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWS
Connect with Marcus Schaller on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3F4v9u5
Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Raj Ramachandran: Always Be Curious Nov 02, 2021

Show notes

Raj shares experiences and takeaways from his career as a leadership transformation consultant spanning some of the most well-known and prestigious organizations and universities in the country with a special emphasis on his ABCs. For Raj, ABC means Always Be Curious.

Key takeaways:

0:00 - Intro/Raj's background
2:00 - Traits of an effective communicator
3:15 - How to develop good listening skills
4:40 - How to prepare for a meeting
9:00 - The importance of effective questioning
12:13 - What communication skills are needed in today's workplace?
17:31 - What skills have contributed to your success?
21:00 - "Clarity is kindness"
22:00 - What makes an effective leader?

Additional resources:

Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://bit.ly/3jRRZwH
Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWS
Connect with Raj Ramachandran on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nOEL53
Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/3w3nzwD
Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.
- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe
- Android: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT

Could you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact Communispond: https://communispond.com/

Communicast: Introduction Oct 25, 2021

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Welcome to Communicast, a communication skills podcast. This brief intro will give you an overview of the format of this podcast and what to expect from each episode in terms of guests and content.