Breaking Bad Communication

Cathy Reilly
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Tired of awkward silences and conversations that miss the mark? Welcome to Breaking Bad Communication, where we turn messy moments into meaningful connections. Hosted by Cathy Reilly, this show gives you the tools, confidence, and clarity to speak up, lead better, and handle tough conversations like a pro. From communication tricks that build trust to mindset shifts that spark influence, each episode delivers straight talk, practical strategies, and a little sass to help you show up stronger—personally and professionally. Because at Breaking Bad Communication, we don’t just talk—we transform how we connect.

  1. 4d ago

    Who Told You to Tone It Down?

    Ever hold back an idea, downplay an accomplishment, or bite your tongue because you didn't want to sound bossy, arrogant, or like a know-it-all? Here's a question: When did owning your worth become something to apologize for? In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, we're digging into why even the smartest, most capable people shrink their voices to make others comfortable, and how to stop letting fear do the talking. Because you don't have to make yourself smaller to make room for someone else to shine.

    Who Told You to Tone It Down?

  2. Oct 2

    Can I Give You Some Feedback?

    Be honest. Did your stomach just tighten a little? Those five innocent words can send even the most confident among us straight into defense mode. But what if feedback isn’t something to fear? What if it’s the information we need to stop guessing and finally hit the target? In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, we’re taking the fear, fluff, and foolishness out of feedback and getting clear on how to give it, receive it, and actually use it. Because without the right coordinates, we’re all just guessing where to aim.

    Can I Give You Some Feedback?

  3. Sep 25

    Your Next Best Move Might Be Hiding in the Feedback

    Your Next Best Move Might Be Hiding in the Feedback Feedback is everywhere, in what others tell us, what we notice about ourselves, and even in the emotions that show up along the way. But hearing it and knowing what to do with it are two very different things. In this episode, Avital Miller and I explore what happens when we get curious, ask better questions, and use feedback as information instead of a verdict.Because the insight that takes you to your next level might already be trying to get your attention. Free Gift: 🎁 Complimentary Gift: One Month of Sit and Succeed Membership  Receive one month of complimentary access to Sit and Succeed—a high-impact membership community designed to help you elevate your clarity, energy, and results.  🔹 Connect with a high-powered network of purpose-driven professionals. 🔹 Gain practical tools rooted in Positive Psychology, meditation, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to improve productivity, ease, and emotional adaptability. 🔹 Feel more energized and aligned to take bold, strategic action in your business and life. Enjoy weekly live sessions (online or in person) and explore a curated library of over 300 transformational recordings—including meditations, mindset practices, and leadership tools. Whether you're growing a team, scaling a business, or realigning your purpose, this gift will support you in moving forward with soul-aligned power.  Claim gift at: http://www.freegiftfromavital.com

    Your Next Best Move Might Be Hiding in the Feedback

  4. Sep 18

    Your Inner Voice Is Showing

    Your Inner Voice Is Showing The way you talk to yourself shapes how you show up, speak up, and step into what’s next. So what happens when doubt, overthinking, and uncertainty start running the conversation? Maybe it’s time to stop questioning whether everything around you will hold and start trusting the one thing you can control, you.

    Your Inner Voice Is Showing

  5. Sep 11

    Trust Me? Yeah, That’s Not Up to You.

    Trust Me? Yeah, That’s Not Up to You.You can have the title, the experience, the best intentions, and all the right words, and still leave people wondering if they can count on you. Because trust isn’t built by what you believe about yourself. It’s built by what other people experience from you. And sometimes, the smallest behaviors are sending a much bigger message than you realize. If you want people to follow your lead, speak honestly, stay engaged, and bring their best, there’s one question worth asking: What are you giving them to believe about you? This episode might make you laugh, squirm a little, and rethink what earning trust actually looks like.

    Trust Me? Yeah, That’s Not Up to You.

  6. Aug 28

    The Secret Sauce to Success Isn’t What You Think

    What if one of the most powerful strategies for growing your business has less to do with what you say and more to do with how well you listen? In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, Cathy sits down with business coach and entrepreneur Kami Guildner for a conversation about asking better questions, truly understanding the people you serve, and using what you learn to make smarter business decisions. They also dive into women using their voices, owning their worth, stepping into their power, and building businesses that reflect who they really are. Because sometimes the smartest thing you can do to move forward is stop talking long enough to hear what people are telling you. Big Breakthroughs Start Here | Kami Guildner Business Coaching

    The Secret Sauce to Success Isn’t What You Think

  7. Aug 21

    Think You Can Spot a Liar?

    Think You Can Spot a Liar? Think Again. We’ve been taught to look for the obvious signs, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, nervous behavior, or a story that just feels a little off. But research shows that many of the things we associate with lying aren’t reliable indicators at all. In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, we unpack what the science actually says about detecting deception and why curiosity may be far more powerful than accusation. You’ll learn what to notice, what to listen for, and how better questions, strategic pauses, and deeper listening can help you uncover what’s really being communicated. Because you don’t need to become a human lie detector. You need to become a better communicator.

    Think You Can Spot a Liar?

  8. Aug 14

    Think You Can Spot a Liar? Think Again.

    Think you can spot a liar? You may want to think again. We’ve been taught to look for the obvious signs, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, nervous behavior, or a story that just feels a little off. But research shows that many of the things we associate with lying aren’t reliable indicators at all. In this episode of Breaking Bad Communication, we unpack what the science actually says about detecting deception and why curiosity may be far more powerful than accusation. You’ll learn what to notice, what to listen for, and how better questions, strategic pauses, and deeper listening can help you uncover what’s really being communicated. Because you don’t need to become a human lie detector. You need to become a better communicator.

    Think You Can Spot a Liar? Think Again.
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Tired of awkward silences and conversations that miss the mark? Welcome to Breaking Bad Communication, where we turn messy moments into meaningful connections. Hosted by Cathy Reilly, this show gives you the tools, confidence, and clarity to speak up, lead better, and handle tough conversations like a pro. From communication tricks that build trust to mindset shifts that spark influence, each episode delivers straight talk, practical strategies, and a little sass to help you show up stronger—personally and professionally. Because at Breaking Bad Communication, we don’t just talk—we transform how we connect.

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  • Creator
    Cathy Reilly
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024-present Sharing the Shine, LLC
  • Show Website
    Breaking Bad Communication