Communication is an Art: Tips & strategies about leadership, networking, speaking up, and using your voice

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Communication is an Art - because like all arts it takes practice to improve and succeed. As part of Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC, this podcast takes a conversational approach to learning and implementing communication strategies in the workplace. Join Pam Lippitt for informative episodes and have a laugh or two along the journey.

  1. It's Easy To Be A Leader When Things Are Going Swimmingly

    5D AGO

    It's Easy To Be A Leader When Things Are Going Swimmingly

    Send a text In this episode, Pam Lippitt talks about how easy it is to be seen as a great leader when things are going well. But a great leader is defined by how one acts when things are not going smoothly, I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    15 min

  2. FEB 3

    Bring Your Own Chair

    Send us a text In this new episode, Pam Lippitt talks about how to find your place in new meetings. Don't miss these great ways to be seen and heard, without being annoying! I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess   Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    15 min

  3. JAN 20

    Are there Boy Bosses? - Gender and Leadership

    Send us a text Pam is noticing posts about girl bosses this week.  Hear her take on this. Hint: she is not happy. And in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, Pam shares a favorite quote from Shirley Chisolm, the first Black Woman elected to Congress. Want to learn more about this leader? Go to https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    16 min

  4. JAN 15

    Leadership - when to ask for help

    Send us a text In this week's episode, Pam talks about what it takes to be a strong leader. And how asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness. And you also get to hear about her trip to the dentist! I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And, download a free checklist to help you on your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    13 min

  5. JAN 7

    Spark Your Conversations- Welcome to the New Year

    Send us a text Welcome to 2026 and a year of SPARK. S — Start with intention P — Prepare in advance A — Align your message R — Respect your audience K — Keep it clear This winter I’m going to be using these principles to dive into leadership skills. What to do, what not to do. The whole good, bad and the ugly of it. This episode is look at what is to come... Have questions? Send me a message.  Learn about booking Pam for corporate training or coaching more by emailing: pam@hillstreetgroup.com or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions. Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    11 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Cheers to 2025

    Send us a text In this final episode of Communication is an Art for 2025, Pam brings you a few snippets from the past 6 months. 1. Elaine Belson, LCSW on the most important part of communication. Full episode #7 2. Rebecca Leder, on finding commonality when reaching out to someone new. Full episode #3. 3. Brenda Meller, on creating a welcoming LinkedIn profile to lead you to new connections and opportunities. Full episode #2 Want to learn how your organization can benefit from team training on Soft Skills, difficult conversations or effective networking? Reach out to learn more by emailing: pam@hillstreetgroup.com or follow on LinkedIn and DM with your questions. Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    12 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Before 2025 Ends - Tips for Year End Parties

    Send us a text A year end message from Pam Lippitt about owning our own conversations and what we want and DO NOT want to share with other people. Pam gives you permission to not respond to difficult conversations and suggestions about what to say instead.  I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 12 minute podcast episode. And, download a free checklist to help you on your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    14 min
  8. Debunking the Saying: But Words Can Never Hurt Me

    12/16/2025

    Debunking the Saying: But Words Can Never Hurt Me

    Send us a text Today, Pam Lippitt joins you to debunk the old saying: Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you. Words can bring up memories, emotions and hurtful feelings that last long after the words leave someone’s mouth. Follow along to hear about using kind, helpful and supportive words to lift someone up, not tear them down. And learn as the song goes: You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear. Please subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 12 minute podcast episode. Download a free checklist to help you on your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess Welcome and I hope you are enjoying the podcast. Want more information on bringing me in to help you and your team? Schedule a connect call and we can talk about it. Book a call Your company can benefit from a communication audit if: 1. There are new leadership, board members or senior hires. 2. You have new programs, services or clients. 3. People keep asking the same questions. 4. You are seeing internal frustration or external confusion. Interesting in learning more book a call Pamela Lippitt is CEO and Chief Communicator of Pamela Lippitt Communications (formerly Hill Street Group) is a public speaker, workshop trainer and helps people improve their communication skills. She helps you to maximize your voice, creating confident, savvy leaders. The Hill Street Group is Pam’s second entrepreneurial venture. She established Mail-Eze, a direct mailing services company, in 1986. Then in 2010, Pam was recruited to be the Executive Director of The Michigan Israel Business Bridge. Pam led a growing non-profit organization, giving it a prominent voice in Michigan and Israel. She served on Automation Alley’s International Advisory Committee, and the Michigan Economic Development’s Global Michigan Initiative. She traveled to Israel with Michigan’s governor to share transforming Michigan from auto capital to mobility capital. Pam is a proud volunteer mentor in the TechTown Detroit’s Professional Services Network “Ask an Expert" program. Pam is a strong advocate for working women and co-founded the Jewish Working Women’s Network. Pam is a life-long Michigander and has a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. To contact Pam about conducting a session for your company, email her at pam@hillstreetgroup.com or connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalippitt or visit ...

    16 min
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Communication is an Art - because like all arts it takes practice to improve and succeed. As part of Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC, this podcast takes a conversational approach to learning and implementing communication strategies in the workplace. Join Pam Lippitt for informative episodes and have a laugh or two along the journey.

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