Speaking and Communicating Podcast

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Speaking and Communicating Podcast

This podcast is a platform for sharing expertise on how to improve communication skills, both personally and professionally. Soft skills in the workplace are crucial for job promotions, C-suite and entrepreneurship. Developing and mastering them also improves the quality of your personal relationships. These human-centered skills are not usually the focus of tertiary institutions. Whether you are interviewed for your dream job or climbing the corporate ladder - these skills will be the determining factor between maximizing your success and getting left behind!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Emotional Intelligence In Leadership w/ Adam Birnbaum

    How do leaders strengthen their emotional intelligence, especially in this political climate? Meet Adam Birnbaum! Adam is an Executive Coach for CXOs and High Potential Leaders. He is the Former Founder/CEO/COO/GM at Bootstrapped, VC-backed, PE-backed, and public companies. Adam believes that Leadership, at its core, is a journey of growth - team growth and personal growth. As an executive coach and advisor, he guides Founders and C-suite leaders (and their teams) at high-growth companies through this journey, helping them cultivate their strengths, confront their challenges, and lead with authenticity and conviction. During his time as an executive and leader in VC-backed, PE-backed, and public companies, Adam navigated complex organizational challenges, led high-performing teams, and drove strategic initiatives that resulted in significant growth. Adam is deeply invested in the journey of transforming leaders—helping them overcome their blind spots and maximize their growth potential. One of his most fulfilling experiences as an executive coach was guiding the CEO of a fast-growing tech company through a significant transition. Not only did they implement practical operational frameworks to improve business management, but also delved into his behaviors and competencies to navigate through his leadership challenges. Connect with Adam:Website: https://www.clearpath.groupEmail: adam@clearpath.group Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership-w-adam-birnbaum/id1614151066?i=1000676529091Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35Bbyu3cDElFI3YYNEKIVEYouTube: https://youtu.be/Q5kza0grDM0

    28 min

  2. NOV 6

    Communication In Sports w/ Dr. Tywanna Smith

    How do professional athletes succeed outside the court? Meet Dr. Tywanna Smith! Dr. Tywanna is a Professional Development Strategist, International Sports Manager, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author and Speaker. She is the author of Surviving the Lights: A Professional Athlete's Playbook to Avoiding the Curse. Dr. Tywanna gives advice to sports players regarding finances, branding, and business. In 2016, she launched The Athlete's Nexus, a sports marketing and business management business for international professional athletes, including those in the NBA and NFL. Dr. Tywanna Smith has worked with more than 50 professional athletes across the NBA, NFL, WNBA, and internationally for over a decade. Because of her experience as a pro athlete and her business acumen, she understands how to help athletes experience success outside the lines while actively playing. After retiring from professional athletics, Dr. Smith entered the corporate world with Merrill Lynch, as a Registered Financial Advisor to several professional athletes. She found herself helping her clients protect their assets, build and monetize successful brands, coordinate community initiatives, secure marketing endorsements, and more. To better prepare athletes for their time in the 'lights,' Dr. Smith has created several programs and resources - including best-selling book [Surviving the Lights], her second published work [Plan TOO], her signature teen financial literacy curriculum [Teen Money Box], and her student-athlete professional development workshop series [PRO-Ready]. She not only shares the WHAT, she shares the HOW! Dr. Smith frequently shares industry secrets and business strategies to help her fellow athletes monetize a life outside of sports, particularly Black football and basketball athletes. Connect with Dr. Tywanna:Website:  https://www.tywannasmith.com/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtywannasmith/ Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-and-soft-skills-for-professional/id1614151066?i=1000675951895Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FWuU4GaK6POQRNhGsayBD?si=JpbnYvmMTCOfmIBmyFBZ8ghttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7FWuU4GaK6POQRNhGsayBDYouTube: https://youtu.be/iufRd2I46-w

    25 min

  3. OCT 28

    Are Leaders Born Or Made? w/ Lynell R. Green

    Who decided that you are not leader nor can manage people? It's time to bust that myth and step into your superpower! Meet Lynell R. Green! Lynell is a Global Transformational Speaker, Engaging Leadership Workshop Facilitator, Executive Coach for Authentic Leadership and is on a mission to help you unleash your leadership! Lynell's journey has revolved around her deep passion for leadership, public speaking, and training. She is a sought-after executive coach and corporate trainer focusing on adaptability, growth, and empowering others. Lynell is committed to helping leaders expand their capacities and cultivate the next generation of global leaders through a "CEO Mindset". Lynell has clients ranging from Meta, Netflix, Microsoft, Hilton, and various startups. Her upbringing in Hawaii has given her a unique perspective on the significance of cultural intelligence, fostering inclusive environments, and empowering diverse teams to achieve their goals. Listen as Lynell shares powerful stories of how some of her clients have transformed and realized they were leaders all along! Connect with Lynell:Website: https://www.lynellsplace.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-leaders-born-or-made-w-lynell-r-green/id1614151066?i=1000674725702Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wD2TMeOn8kSq9dnEMQcRuhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6wD2TMeOn8kSq9dnEMQcRu?si=3vXh8ufjQdeWIEDmDhe-bAYouTube: https://youtu.be/5lELaqHMq0s

    34 min

  4. OCT 21

    Leadership Begins At Home w/ Scott J. Allen

    How do you create future leaders? What role does modelling leadership at home play? Meet Scott J. Allen! Scott is a Leadership Development Consultant, Instructor, Speaker and Podcaster. He is an award-winning educator passionate about working with people at all levels and across industries. He serves as an instructor in SMU’s Cox School of Business Executive Education and spent more than 17 years as a professor of management. He also serves as a leadership consultant with Winding River Consulting. His areas of expertise include leader development, the future of work, and executive communication. Scott has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He is the co-author of The Little Book of Leadership Development: 50 Ways to Bring Out the Leader in Every Employee, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: A Guide for College Students, and the textbook Discovering Leadership: Designing Your Success (2023). Scott’s most recent publication is Captovation: Online Presentations by Design.  He is also hosts Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders, ranked among the world's top 2.5% of podcasts. Connect with Scott:Website: https://www.scottjallen.net/ Additional Resouces:Podcast:  Phronesis: Practical Wisdom for Leaders Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-begins-at-home-w-scott-j-allen/id1614151066?i=1000673839809Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qYAZ4po5n6GqNAfoEI9uS?si=wanrcL7pTM6OwyUYNLk8OgYouTube: https://youtu.be/RaOEaypVhGo

    32 min

  5. OCT 16

    How To Be Happy w/ Matt O'Neill

    Why are we all chasing happiness instead of living it? Meet Matt O'Neill. Matt O’Neill is a dynamic though leader who is on a mission to help people feel good. He is a celebrated Forbes Books author, the creator of multiple flourishing companies, and a devoted family man. His passion for helping people achieve true happiness shines through in his top-rated podcast, transformative coaching, and best-selling book. As CEO of Matt O’Neill Real Estate, he inspires a team of incredible people. The company is ranked as one of the top teams in the U.S. with over $3 Billion in homes sold and over 5,000 families successfully helped. The most significant award they have received is the #1 small business to work for in the state of South Carolina. This award speaks directly to my mission to make the world a happier place. It starts at home and spills into every area of Matt's life. Matt has found that every life experience, even the most challenging, has a gift to offer if we are open to finding it. ❤️ In his book, Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness, Matt teaches how you can master the skill of happiness. The only thing standing between you and the life you want are the eight primary bad moods we all experience as human beings. This book will help you expose and conquer these negative emotions, freeing you to create a life where you wake up every day feeling unstoppable. Listen as Matt shares:- how to identify and deal with bad moods- the role of the ego and how to check it- why happiness currently eludes you- is the world a happier place?- why learning this skill improves your relationships- breaking free from negativity- how to live an inspired, happy life- creating happiness from an authentic, internal place ...and so much more! Connect with Matt:Website: https://mattoneill.comPodcast: Good Mood Revolution Podcast by Matt O'Neill Additional Resources:"Good Mood Revolution" by Matt O'Neill on AmazonYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPkoHyB_z57WPEWZtPbg7g Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-happy-w-matt-oneill/id1614151066?i=1000673331671Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PYpTAE0m0cE5Pqhw3py0jhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1PYpTAE0m0cE5Pqhw3py0j?si=0fVYL8NkS_yVlslKmEow8wYouTube: https://youtu.be/xdHVzvI0iho

    34 min

  6. OCT 9

    Become The Most Trusted In Your Industry w/ Natalie Doyle Oldfield

    How do you build trust with customers, team members and other stakeholders? Meet Natalie Doyle Oldfield! Natalie is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Trainer and Thought Leader. She is the president of Success Through Trust and the leading expert on how companies grow revenue by creating trusted relationships with customers and employees.  Natalie is the author of two books on trust: The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage and Protect It and a NEW book, Trusted. The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Business Growth.  She has been named one of the World's Top Thought Leaders in Trust for 5 consecutive years by Trust Across America and received a lifetime achievement award from the same organization alongside other leaders like Starbucks founder and CEO Howard Schultz and author Stephen M.R. Covey.  Natalie has created The Client Trust Index™, an evidenced-based diagnostic that quantifies a company’s Trust Equity™. Utilizing these tools along with her data-backed, proprietary Trust Building framework, Natalie has consulted with and trained 100s of companies across the globe to sharpen their ability to build and maintain profitable relationships that lead to company growth by instilling her eight key principles of trust.  Natalie's insights have also been featured by The Economist as a Business Trust Expert, and she is a contributor to Forbes.  Connect with Natalie:Website: https://www.successthroughtrust.com Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/become-the-most-trusted-in-your-industry-w-natalie/id1614151066?i=1000672357534Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uPCxumdr0a7bGUFRe0eAp?si=_upv8q0HRAa5GNIDYwoJkA https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uPCxumdr0a7bGUFRe0eAp?si=y-q07dTzSzO_0cEE_t_QTQYouTube: https://youtu.be/LTGSICd-ajI

    29 min

  7. OCT 7

    How To Set Up Your Home Studio w/ Junaid Ahmed

    How do you transform your content with a Pro Home Studio? What if your home studio could catalyze your content’s success? Meet Super Junaid Ahmed! Junaid Ahmed is a Tech Geek who loves helping people set up their Home Studios. He is also the host of the Hacks And Hobbies podcast where he invites like-minded entrepreneurs, speakers, writers, authors, actors, and producers and learns about their journey. The inspiration he got from Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Crush It! & Crushing It!” books led him to have 3 seasons of his podcast. It's no mystery why Junaid is a Top 2% Podcast Host! In “7 Stages of Home Studio Evolution: From Beginner to Broadcast Master,” Junaid Ahmed guides you through a step-by-step journey, turning your vision into reality. This book is your ultimate guide to transforming your home studio from its humble beginnings into a professional, broadcast-quality powerhouse. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your content to the next level, this book offers the knowledge, inspiration, and practical steps to make it happen. Listen as Junaid shares:- why virtual backgrounds are out- how to have credibility in the online space- boosting audience engagement- how to be trustworthy and build your personal brand- eliminating tech frustrations- how to get started in evolving your home studio- maximizing your content's potential- why communities are so crucial- the magical 3Cs ...and so much more! Connect with Junaid:Website: https://homestudiomastery.com/Website: https://superjunaid.com/ Additional Resources:7 Stages of Home Studio Evolution by Junaid Ahmed on AmazonHacks & Hobbies Podcast by Junaid AhmedOfficehours.global on https://www.youtube.com/@OfficeHoursGlobal Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-set-up-your-home-studio-w-junaid-ahmed/id1614151066?i=1000672048973Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EPLNKAnlRSFQwTospHm3CYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRK9SjGYXJ4

    30 min

  8. SEP 30

    Why Public Speaking Is An Important Skill w/ Stacey L. Miller

    Why is public speaking such an important skill? Meet Stacey L. Miller! Stacey is a Best Selling Author, Founder CCA Media Academy, Student-Athlete Public Speaking and Media Trainer . Stacey is also a Professor of Communications and Engagement expert who teaches writing, coaches public speakers all around the world.  Stacey is dedicated to the uplifting and empowerment of women and girls and supports them through membership, and community-based organizations. Stacey is uniquely qualified for Senior Managment Positions with Organizations that need to ignite internal and external communications programs. Listen as Stacey shares:- how public speaking has helped her clients' careers- overcoming nerves- how to craft your story- why learn public speaking- opportunities to practice public speaking- how your expertise helps you- using your accomplishments for negotiations ...and so much more! Additional Resources:"Girl, Your Brand's A Big Deal" co-authored by Stacey L. Miller on Amazon Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-public-speaking-is-an-important-skill-w-stacey-l-miller/id1614151066?i=1000671289587Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2250Byng1k5XM37Y8HpmBm?si=813BhblvRBWaGKFmifEFyAYouTube: https://youtu.be/2W31NCgoClk?si=VOY7t44iI8JVDoQ6

    30 min
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This podcast is a platform for sharing expertise on how to improve communication skills, both personally and professionally. Soft skills in the workplace are crucial for job promotions, C-suite and entrepreneurship. Developing and mastering them also improves the quality of your personal relationships. These human-centered skills are not usually the focus of tertiary institutions. Whether you are interviewed for your dream job or climbing the corporate ladder - these skills will be the determining factor between maximizing your success and getting left behind!

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