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Scott D'Amico
With Communicast, Scott works to distill down what it means to be a great communicator. Each episode features a conversation with a business professional about communication skills and how they have impacted their career and overall organization. Listeners will also glean tips around how to hone their own communication skills.
Dr. Tom Tonkin: The Benefits of Idle Chitchat
In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Tom Tonkin. Dr Tonkin is an award winning researcher and author as well as the co-founder and CEO of the Sales Conservatory. Check out the episode to hear our discussion around the importance of situational fluency, why context matters, and how idle chitchat can improve your communication skills. 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 Dr. Tonkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomtonkin► 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
34:0620/12/2022
Kevin Wilde: The Leadership Superpower
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
37:4306/12/2022
Stephan Wiedner: How to Put Empathy Into Practice
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
31:5622/11/2022
Ginger Hardage: How to Build an Unstoppable Culture
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
27:2608/11/2022
Yewande Faloyin: Build Value Through Communication
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
34:5325/10/2022
Anish Majumdar: Listen, Learn, and Help
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
42:4911/10/2022
Johnny Crowder: Why Investing in Communication Skills Pays Dividends
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
28:2827/09/2022
Donna Loughlin: Work Hard and Be Nicer to People
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
39:1413/09/2022
Matt Baxter: People Are More Than a Resume
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
27:5730/08/2022
Carissa Karban: Listen to What's Not Being Said
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
28:5116/08/2022
Carrie Fox: Soft Skills Are Power Skills
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► 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
28:0802/08/2022
Alex Resnick: Strong Communication Skills Will Change Your Life
In this episode, I spoke with Alex Resnick, Founder and President of Evolve Leadership. Alex and his team work with growing businesses who know the importance of developing their people, have sales teams looking to close more deals, and individuals seeking the essential skills for a successful career.Check out the episode for a discussion around self-awareness, why you need to release your ego, and what he learned from his dad around always leaving things and people better than how you found them.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/alresnick/► 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
34:4419/07/2022
Jody Fletcher: Listen Twice as Much as You Speak
In this episode, Scott D'Amico talks to Jody Fletcher. After spending nearly 30 years in the Navy, working in Reconnaissance and Special Operations fields, Jody leveraged his transferrable skills to create a successful career as a Professional Coach. Check out the episode to hear Jody's views on the importance of understanding and appreciation, why we should listen twice as much as we speak, and how modeling skills leads to change both at home and at work.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 Jody Fletcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyfletcherprofessionalcoach/► 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
34:3005/07/2022
Dan Bruder: Blending Work and Life with Communication Skills
In this episode, I talk to Dan Bruder, author, TEDx speaker, and CEO of Blendification which develops and implements software to harmonize work and life. Check out the episode to hear Dan discuss how communication skills can help blend work and life, the importance of patience, and how to nurture connections.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 Dan Bruder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbruder88/► 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
37:3821/06/2022
Doug Noll: Resolving Prison Conflicts with Listening Skills
In this episode, I talk to Doug Noll. Doug is an ex-lawyer turned mediator and peacemaker who teaches you how to listen people into existence. Check out the episode to hear Doug discuss the four elements of active listening, the power of story telling, and how he uses his strategies to turn inmates serving life sentence into peacemakers.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 Doug Noll on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/► 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
42:2707/06/2022
Dave Molenda: Be a Communication Chameleon
In this episode, I talk with Dave Molenda: business leader, podcast host, and best selling author of Growing on Purpose. Through his Positive Polarity company and podcast, Dave is focused on spreading authenticity in the business community and provides coaching, mentoring, and leadership training to those looking for solid growth.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 Dave Molenda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmolenda/► 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
30:5924/05/2022
Brandy Whalen: Everybody Has a Story to Tell
In this episode, I chat with Brandy Whalen who is the co-founder of Kitcaster, a growing and successful podcast booking agency. Brandy discusses why communication skills are the number one most important thing to have in your career and shares tips on listening, empathy, and storytelling.
37:2210/05/2022
Titus Bartolotta: Communication Is a Dish With Lots of Ingredients
In this episode, I chatted with Titus Bartolotta who is the founder, president, and lead consultant at Collaborative Solutions Group. Be sure to listen to hear Titus's advice around singlemindedness, being focused, and why the present truly is a gift.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 Collaborative Solutions Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collaborativesolutions/► 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
35:1526/04/2022
Jay Guilford: Be Bold in Your Communication
Jay Guilford literally used to work with a bunch of clowns. Jay developed the leadership training program for Cirque du Soleil before founding his own leadership consulting firm, CoWorks Leadership Strategist. Check out the episode to hear Jay discuss how to focus on your intent with communicating, the importance of keeping your ego in check, and how children's books can help you be a better communicator.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 Jay Guildford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesguilford/► 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
29:1512/04/2022
Dr. Betty Johnson: The #1 Killer of Productivity
In this episode, leadership and change expert, Dr. Betty Johnson, details the importance of listening and valuing the opinions of others, shares how to create engagement and improve productivity in teams, and discusses how to respect people's dignity at work through communication.About Dr. Betty Johnson:Dr. Betty Johnson is the founder of Bridging the Difference®, LLC, where she applies scientific research-based practices, real-work practical lessons, and an empathetic process to help leaders and their teams get more done. She has 30 years of leadership and change consulting and coaching experience with business, non-profit, and government leaders and teams.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 Dr. Betty Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgingthedifference/► 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
37:3429/03/2022
Kristin Zhivago: Communicate the Truth
In this episode, Kristin Zhivago, President and Founder of Zhivago Partners, discusses her "find it, face it, fix it" approach to life and business. Kristin also shares how to live in the truth and the importance of leading a no regret life.About Kristin Zhivago:Kristin started out in tech sales at the early age of 17. Later on, she started up an ad agency with her husband in Silicon Valley for 12 years. After that, she became a revenue coach helping CEOs and entrepreneurs make more money by understanding what their customers want to buy and how they want to buy it. She's been doing that ever since as President of Zhivago Partners, a digital marketing management 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 Kristin Zhivago on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinzhivago/► 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
36:3715/03/2022
Jason Lyons: Word Choice Matters
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► 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
37:2801/03/2022
Mike Yinger: Raise Your Hand
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► 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
33:1415/02/2022
Susan Davis: Leadership Is Influence
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/3buYqRTCould you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact us: https://communispond.com/contact/
35:2001/02/2022
Marvin Espy: Bloom Where You Are Planted
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/
39:0518/01/2022
Pat DiLaura: Contracting for Outcomes
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/3buYqRTCould you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact us: https://communispond.com/contact/
27:5204/01/2022
Colleen Jenkins: Communication is a Superpower
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/3buYqRTCould you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact us: https://communispond.com/contact/
32:3014/12/2021
Ryan Dunn: Act as if You Are on the Same Team
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 background2:15 - 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 careerAbout 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/3jRRZwHConnect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWSConnect with Ryan Dunn on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3p9Ye0RDownload the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqeAndroid: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT
29:2530/11/2021
Marcus Schaller: Mindfulness for Effective Listening
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 Background1:50 - What does 'strong communication skills' mean to you?3:57 - The effects of meditation on communication skills10:39 - What communication skills are necessary today?15:06 - How to communicate data19:37 - The importance of networking28:56 - Trust is foundational to effective communicationAbout 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/3jRRZwHConnect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWSConnect with Marcus Schaller on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3F4v9u5Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqeAndroid: https://bit.ly/3buYqRT
34:1616/11/2021
Raj Ramachandran: Always Be Curious
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 background2:00 - Traits of an effective communicator3:15 - How to develop good listening skills4:40 - How to prepare for a meeting9:00 - The importance of effective questioning12:13 - 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/3jRRZwHConnect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mwyRWSConnect with Raj Ramachandran on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nOEL53Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/3w3nzwDDownload the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqeAndroid: https://bit.ly/3buYqRTCould you or your organization benefit from virtual or in-person communication skills training? Contact Communispond: https://communispond.com/
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