The Uncommon Communicator

James Gable

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The Uncommon communicator is the individual that has the enlightenment, to recognize in any situation, whether or not communication has occurred. This uncommon communicator takes ownership of the conversation and possess the skills to navigate and facilitate the conversation to mutual understanding. Taking on the experts as well as the Sophist of old to help bring clarity to the lost art of true communications.

2d ago

Confidence Is A Skill with Helen von Dadelszen

Your body freaks out before you speak and you assume it means you’re not confident. We challenge that assumption and replace it with something you can actually use: skills, reps, and self-trust. I’m joined by Helen von Doddelsen, a communication coach, speaker, and vocal trainer based in Switzerland, to break down what confident speaking really is and how to build it on purpose, whether you’re leading meetings, presenting on stage, or navigating tense conversations. We get practical about nerves and the nervous system: racing heart, shaky hands, tight chest, fast talking. Helen explains why those signals are normal, how interpretation changes your performance, and how simple breathing techniques can bring you back into a clear, creative state. We also talk about preparation beyond memorizing. Knowing the room, the mic setup, and the real-world context removes avoidable friction and gives you back a sense of control. Then we go deep on voice. If you’ve ever heard “add more vocal variety” and wondered what to do with that, Helen’s four Ps make it actionable: pitch, pace, power, and pause. We dig into how pauses reduce filler words, help your audience process, and make you sound more thoughtful. We also cover how to project with breath support so you don’t strain your throat and lose your voice. If you want better public speaking, stronger leadership communication, and more presence under pressure, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s working on their voice, and leave a review with the one speaking habit you’re committing to change next. Connect with Helen on LinkedIn and also check out her website at : https://academy.presentpotential.ch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
Sep 21

Communicating from the inside out Dr. Mandolen Mull

Your sharpest words usually show up when your nervous system is doing its oldest job: keeping you alive. When stress is high, your brain can interpret normal friction as threat, and suddenly your tone shifts, your patience shrinks, and coworkers start to look like enemies instead of allies. That’s why I brought on Dr. Mandolen Mull, creator of Mullmentum.com, to talk about the science behind communication, regulation, and leadership under real-world pressure. We dig into cognitive biases that quietly fuel conflict, including fundamental attribution bias and positive negative asymmetry. Dr. Mull shares memorable examples and the practical question that changes everything: can we get curious about intention instead of defaulting to blame? From there, we connect the dots to leadership credibility, why it’s the real currency for accountability, and how stress and ego can erode it if we don’t protect it on purpose. Then we get tactical with science-informed tools that work in high stress jobs like construction and first response: the power of the pause, box breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and other micro-practices that help calm the amygdala, support the vagus nerve, and bring your best thinking brain back online. We also talk about the quiet weight of responsibility, the human stories leaders carry, and how finding personal “touchstones” can help you return to safety after a hard day. If you want better leadership communication, stronger teams, and practical nervous system regulation you can use today, hit play. Subscribe, share with a leader who carries a lot, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Find Dr. Mull here : https://mullmentum.com/ And on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandolen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
Sep 8

Strategic Communication That Actually Works With THE Bradley Harris

If your organization keeps “saying the right things” but trust still feels shaky, the problem might not be your effort, it might be your strategy. We sit down with Bradley Harris, a strategic advisor who’s worked in high-visibility government and corporate environments, to unpack what strong communication looks like when stakes are high and stakeholders are everywhere. We dig into why being “a sponge” is a career accelerator, how crisis communication is built on reps and preparation, and why tabletop exercises can save you when the 2:30 a.m. call hits. Bradley explains a simple but overlooked truth in public relations and leadership communication: one message cannot work for every audience. Employees, customers, regulators, investors, and community partners each need a message designed for them, not a one-size-fits-all post. From there, we get practical on internal communications and the low-lift moves that change culture fast: consistent updates, usable talking points, and repeatable rhythms like quarterly newsletters. We also walk through mission versus vision, positioning, and building a messaging framework that you can actually stick to, plus the value of focus groups when you need the honest truth about your reputation. Find Bradley on LinkedIn or at thebradlyharris.com, and if this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a leader who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. You can find more about Bradley from his website : https://thebradleyharris.com/ Or Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-harris-a4649360/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
Aug 15

Leading Change Without Losing People with Julie Gawle

Change doesn’t fail because people hate change. It fails because leaders skip the hard conversations, managers get left behind, and everyone else is expected to figure it out from a single email. I’m joined by Julie Gawle, a senior change advisor and change communication advisor at Meaningful Change Consulting, to unpack what actually drives adoption during organizational change and digital transformation. Julie shares how a theater background led her into project management and then into the “people side” of change management, where emotions, uncertainty, and trust determine whether a strategy survives contact with the real world. We talk about why transformational change requires leadership alignment, how competing initiatives can create instant confusion, and what it means to lead from the mindset of an agent of change. We also get practical about change communication: why “email is enough” is a myth, how to find the right cadence without overwhelming people, and why culture should shape your approach. Julie breaks down layered alignment (understanding without forced agreement), the bell curve of resistance, and how to leverage early adopters as change champions while focusing your energy on the influenceable middle. If you’ve ever struggled with stakeholder analysis, impact assessment, or getting managers ready to translate strategy into day-to-day reality, this conversation will sharpen your playbook. Listen, share this with a leader who’s navigating change right now, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If the show helps you, leave a review and tell me: what’s the biggest communication mistake you see during change? You can find Julie Gawle on LinkedIn And here as well: https://meaningfulchangeconsulting.com/julie-gawle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
Jul 22

The Three Rules of Workplace Communication with Gary Ross

Silence, vague direction, and “motivational” messages that don’t move anyone can quietly wreck a team’s performance. We sit down with leadership communication trainer and consultant Gary Ross to get brutally practical about what actually works when you need people to understand you and act. Gary argues that communication isn’t a soft skill at all, it’s a business skill, and organizations that treat it that way build more trust, execute faster, and outperform the ones that don’t. We dig into Gary’s three “number one” rules: know your audience, tell them a story, and remember that everything communicates. You’ll hear a memorable CFO story that shows what happens when you lead with your title instead of curiosity, plus an easy Think Feel Do checklist that helps you create clarity in hallway conversations, staff meetings, and executive presentations. We also unpack storytelling as a workplace tool using a simple four-question structure that turns dry updates into a narrative people can follow, especially during change, transformation, or uncertainty. Then we get tactical about modern communication problems: email tone, long messages nobody reads, and why the channel you choose matters as much as the words you type. Finally, Gary shares how these principles helped a plant manager eliminate a two-day production delay by informing, motivating, and directing the team more clearly, proof that better communication produces measurable results. If you want to connect with Gary, find him at insidecoms.com. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who “writes novels in email,” and leave a review so more leaders can build communication that gets work done. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
Jul 7

E123 - What's Your And With John Garrett

If people only know you by your job title, you’re leaving trust, connection, and opportunity on the table. We sit down with keynote speaker, author, and podcast host John Garrett to unpack the idea behind “What’s Your And?” and why the most memorable part of you at work is often what you do outside of work. John shares the moment that sparked the movement, when a former colleague remembered him for doing comedy at night not for his Big Four CPA credentials. From there, we get practical about workplace communication and workplace culture. We talk about how behavioral psychology shapes buying decisions and why trust lets you stand out in a crowded market. John breaks down what healthy vulnerability looks like (without oversharing), how leaders can create genuine human connection inside teams, and why employee retention improves when we treat people as whole humans. We also dig into culture-building mechanics like consistent onboarding, leading indicators for employee experience, and recognition that actually reflects what someone cares about. We challenge the popular excuse of “change fatigue” and call it what it often is: a leadership and clarity problem. If people believe in the future you’re painting, they’ll walk through hard change with you. We close with actionable ideas around career path conversations, development without ego, work-rest rhythms, and even how “unlimited PTO” fails when no one feels safe to use it. Subscribe for more conversations on communication skills, share this episode with a leader who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. You can find all you need about John at his website: https://www.thejohngarrett.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
Jun 25

Making work Fun Again with Amy Powell Episode 122

Confusion on a jobsite rarely starts with a bad intention. It starts with unclear communication, unspoken expectations, and leaders who don’t realize what they’re signaling. I sit down with Amy Powell, founder and CEO of Wellworks, to talk about the people skills that keep construction teams moving, especially when stress is high and timelines are tight. We dig into lean construction through a communication lens, from visual management boards to the deeper principle that surprised both of us: respect for people. Amy shares how her early “wordiest PowerPoints” failed, why she went back for a master’s in education and human resources, and what adult learning really looks like when you’re teaching crews and project teams who want tools they can use tomorrow. Her “salt the horse” idea is a simple way to build buy-in without forcing anyone to “care.” From there we get real about emotional intelligence in construction, burnout, negativity, and why “making construction fun again” is not cheesy, it’s strategic. Amy gives one immediate leadership move to improve jobsite communication: specific positive feedback, done sincerely, backed by strong nonverbal communication like tone, posture, and presence. We close with the biggest takeaway of all: invest in self-awareness, because it shapes how you listen, how you lead, and the culture your team feels every day. If this helped, subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation, share it with a teammate, and leave a review so more builders and leaders can find the show. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com
May 25

Building learning ecosystems that thrive with Dr Carrie Graham

The fastest way to kill a good team is to train adults like they are kids and then act surprised when they tune out. I sit down with Dr. Carrie Graham, a leader in adult learning and workplace development, to unpack what actually drives retention and behavior change in real organizations. We get into how adults learn through meaning, prior experience, and emotion, plus why communication training sticks only when it connects to the learner’s world instead of a generic slide deck. We also dig into “capacity” and why smart, capable people sometimes have nothing left for one more program. Carrie shares how seasons of life affect learning bandwidth, and we translate that into practical choices leaders can make: better formats, better timing, and clearer transfer from learning to the job. Then we go straight at a common failure pattern across industries, especially construction: promoting the best craft worker into a foreman or superintendent role without support. We talk about the real cost of poor communication, the risk of waiting for once-a-year external training, and why CEOs and executives need to be in the learning room too if they want true ROI. The conversation closes with two modern leadership challenges: capturing tribal knowledge as seasoned pros retire, and using AI tools without losing authenticity. Carrie shares a candid AI “confession” from LinkedIn and the lesson it taught her about voice, connection, and how tools shape your audience. If you lead people, build training, or want a stronger learning culture, this one will give you clear next steps. Subscribe, share the show with a leader on your team, and leave a review with the most broken training habit you want to fix next. Website www drcarriegraham.com Email carrie@drcarriegraham.com SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarriegraham YouTube https://youtube.com/@drcarriegraham FREE RESOURCES Subscribe to C.A.L.M. Email weekly email of Carrie s Adult Learning Methods (C.A L.M.) for immediate implementation https://www.drcarriegraham.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJqHEhS1CtX3A4nztIBzdA Instagram: The_Uncommon_Communicator TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theuncommoncommunicator Facebook: The Uncommon Communicator LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/80960291/ Website : theuncommoncommunicator.com

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The Uncommon communicator is the individual that has the enlightenment, to recognize in any situation, whether or not communication has occurred. This uncommon communicator takes ownership of the conversation and possess the skills to navigate and facilitate the conversation to mutual understanding. Taking on the experts as well as the Sophist of old to help bring clarity to the lost art of true communications.

Creator

James Gable
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

133
Rating

Clean
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The Uncommon Communicator

The Uncommon Communicator

Confidence Is A Skill with Helen von Dadelszen

Communicating from the inside out Dr. Mandolen Mull

Strategic Communication That Actually Works With THE Bradley Harris

Leading Change Without Losing People with Julie Gawle

The Three Rules of Workplace Communication with Gary Ross

E123 - What's Your And With John Garrett

Making work Fun Again with Amy Powell Episode 122

Building learning ecosystems that thrive with Dr Carrie Graham

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