The Communicate Great Podcast

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Whether for your personal or professional life, Communicate Great is here to help you level up your communication for deeper connection, stronger relationships, and greater impact with all of your important people. From communication with self, to clients and teammates, to friends and family, to anyone else that matters to you, level up your relationships through the skill of communication. Check out our podcast which gives communication tips and tricks.

  1. EP 87: Communicating Under Pressure with Guest Traci Ruiz

    NOV 3

    EP 87: Communicating Under Pressure with Guest Traci Ruiz

    In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with retired undercover officer and high-stakes leadership expert Traci Ruiz to uncover what it truly means to communicate under pressure — whether in crisis, challenge, or change. From navigating life-or-death moments during her 25-year law enforcement career to equipping today’s leaders with the tools to make confident decisions, Traci shares powerful insights on empathy, listening, and staying calm when stakes are high. Hear how her experiences working undercover — posing as a prostitute, buying drugs, and building trust in dangerous environments — shaped her understanding of communication, connection, and courage. Whether you’re leading a team through uncertainty or simply trying to handle tough conversations with more grace, this episode offers a masterclass in communicating great when it matters most. Connect with Traci Ruiz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciruiz-highstakesleadership/ One Sheet: https://6963744e8dd1df9ac87d-dcf5077395e4ca01a77d25650f333cb6.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/3189/6908ecfd56daa.LEADERS-TR Speaker One Sheet.pdf For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    47 min
  2. EP 86: When Words Get Lost in Translation with Guest Ronda Payne

    OCT 20

    EP 86: When Words Get Lost in Translation with Guest Ronda Payne

    In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with writer and editor Ronda Payne — also known as A Girl with a Pen — to explore the power of the written word and why choosing the right tool for your message matters more than ever. From texts that get lost in tone to emails that escalate too quickly, Rhonda shares practical, real-world tips for improving your communication — including when to pause, when to pick up the phone, and how to write with empathy and clarity. Whether you’re crafting a sales email, editing an article, or sending that tricky text, this conversation will help you use words that work — and connect more effectively in every setting. Connect with Ronda: http://www.girlwithapen.ca Email: ronda@eybenconnected.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlwithapen_writer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronda.payne For personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    27 min
  3. EP 85: Communicating Before Parenthood with Guest Chanie Twersky

    OCT 6

    EP 85: Communicating Before Parenthood with Guest Chanie Twersky

    What if the way you communicate with yourself could shape the kind of parent you become—before your child even arrives? In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with parenting coach Chanie Twersky to explore how self-awareness, healing, and emotional intelligence lay the foundation for strong family communication. Chanie shares her approach to “pre-parenthood transformation”—helping individuals and couples prepare internally before they ever hold a baby in their arms. From asking courageous questions to building harmony with your “inner family,” she reveals how understanding yourself first leads to healthier relationships and more confident parenting. You’ll discover why communication starts within, how to break old patterns before passing them on, and how listening—truly listening—can transform not just your partnerships, but your future family. Connect with Chanie: https://www.skool.com/peak-parenting-community-9619/about https://www.instagram.com/chanie_twersky/?hl=en Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    48 min
  4. EP 84: Attachment Styles Uncovered—Communicating Without the Drama with Bryan Power

    SEP 29

    EP 84: Attachment Styles Uncovered—Communicating Without the Drama with Bryan Power

    What if the way you attach to others is silently shaping every conversation you have—and every relationship you’re in? In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe welcomes Bryan Power, an Integrated Attachment Theory coach who turned his own season of struggle into a powerful framework for growth. Bryan shares his journey of “failing forward,” how attachment styles form, and why healing core wounds is the key to healthier communication. From anxious to avoidant to secure, he breaks down the four main attachment styles and offers practical tools for moving toward greater emotional regulation and connection. You’ll discover why timing matters when communicating, how to shift from listening to defend toward listening to truly understand, and why your subconscious beliefs may be sabotaging your conversations without you even realizing it. Whether you’re navigating conflict in marriage, parenting challenges, or workplace communication, this episode gives you actionable steps to create more secure and meaningful connections. Plus: How to recognize your triggers, reframe your partner’s reactions, and start building the skills that help relationships not just survive—but thrive. Connect with Bryan Power below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myrelationshipfail https://www.instagram.com/myrelationshipfail/ https://www.youtube.com/@myrelationshipfail https://www.myrelationshipfail.com/ Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    38 min
  5. EP 83: Cut the Fluff: How to Get to the Point in Your Writing with Guest Ronda Payne

    AUG 18

    EP 83: Cut the Fluff: How to Get to the Point in Your Writing with Guest Ronda Payne

    What do you do when you want to communicate clearly, but your words keep wandering—and every sentence feels like a winding river? In this insightful episode of the Communicate Great Podcast, host Tracy Poe sits down with Ronda Payne, writer and editor known as Girl with a Pen, to talk about how to get to the point in your writing and communication. Whether you’re crafting emails, blog posts, or business content, Ronda shares actionable strategies to help you convey your message clearly, concisely, and effectively. Learn why knowing your main point is critical, how to prioritize information using the reverse pyramid method, the value of “killing your darlings,” and how AI can be a helpful tool—when used wisely. If you’re ready to stop rambling, sharpen your writing, and communicate with clarity and confidence, this is the conversation you need. Connect with Ronda: http://www.girlwithapen.ca Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    30 min
  6. EP 82: Co-Parenting with Your Ex: How to Communicate Without Losing Your Mind with Guest Jenni Rock

    AUG 6

    EP 82: Co-Parenting with Your Ex: How to Communicate Without Losing Your Mind with Guest Jenni Rock

    What do you do when your ex is still a big part of your life—especially when kids are involved—and every conversation feels like a battle? In this powerful episode of the Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe welcomes back returning guest Jenni Rock, toxic co-parenting and relationship breakdown expert, to talk about how to communicate effectively with an ex. Whether you're newly separated or years into co-parenting, Jenni shares actionable tips from her new book to help you shift toxic dynamics and break free from the hamster wheel of constant conflict. Learn why just one person can start the change, how to protect your mental health while still showing up for your kids, and why communication is a learnable skill—not something you're just "born good at." If you're ready to stop dreading the next text from your ex and start communicating with more calm and clarity, this is the conversation you need. Connect with Jenni: Linkedin https://www.youtube.com/@coparentingwithoutconflict6078 http://www.coparentingwithoutconflict.com Check out Jenni’s new book, Healing Through Words: https://a.co/d/2udwIJl Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    52 min
  7. EP 81: What Your Audience Secretly Wants to Know with Guest Dominique Vacheresse and Host Traci Poe

    JUL 14

    EP 81: What Your Audience Secretly Wants to Know with Guest Dominique Vacheresse and Host Traci Poe

    What if the key to powerful communication lies not just in knowing your audience—but in deeply knowing yourself? In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with Dominique Vacheresse, an operational excellence consultant and self-care strategist, who shares how understanding both your internal wiring and your external audience can transform the way you communicate—professionally and personally. From burnout recovery in Hawaii to CliftonStrengths assessments and redefining luxury self-care, Dominique brings practical and soul-level insights on integrating your work and life with intention. Whether you’re a business owner or simply want better conversations at home, this episode offers tools to help you connect authentically, set boundaries, and communicate from your core. Plus: How to spot your genius zone, use your strengths as a self-care tool, and finally give yourself permission to do what truly replenishes you. Connect with Dominique below: Calendly YouTube Linkedin quickcandor.com Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    41 min
  8. EP 80: Talk Less, Say More: The Secret to Impactful Communication With Guest Sairan Aqrawi and Host Traci Poe

    JUL 7

    EP 80: Talk Less, Say More: The Secret to Impactful Communication With Guest Sairan Aqrawi and Host Traci Poe

    In this episode of The Communicate Great Podcast, host Traci Poe sits down with engineer and business strategist Sairan Aqrawi to explore why communication is the essential skill—no matter your industry. Sairan shares her journey from engineering to helping midlife women uncover and monetize their passions, and how mastering communication plays a pivotal role in personal and professional transitions. Learn how simplifying your message, being a better listener, and tailoring your communication to your audience can unlock opportunities and elevate your impact. If you’re navigating a career pivot or leveling up your public speaking game, this conversation is packed with strategies and insights you won’t want to miss. Connect with Sairan: Whether for your personal or professional life, we offer tips and tricks to help you Communicate Great, leveling up your communication to connect with and build deeper relationships with all of your important people. Want to work with us? Want to just check us out? Visit and Bookmark our WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.communicategreat.online⁠ Level up your communication skills in your personal and professional life: subscribe, like, and follow us on our social media links below. To support this podcast, visit us on Anchor: ⁠⁠Communicate Great⁠⁠ Follow us on IG: ⁠communicate_great⁠ Like and follow us on FB: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Connect with and follow us on LI: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Subscribe, hit notifications, like, share on YouTube: ⁠Communicate Great⁠ Follow up on Pinterest: @‌CommunicateGreat Connect with us on Alignable: Communicate Great Want to start your own podcast? Check out the online recording studio Riverside -  Riverside affiliate: ⁠⁠⁠Riverside.fm - Record Podcasts And Videos From Anywhere

    38 min
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Whether for your personal or professional life, Communicate Great is here to help you level up your communication for deeper connection, stronger relationships, and greater impact with all of your important people. From communication with self, to clients and teammates, to friends and family, to anyone else that matters to you, level up your relationships through the skill of communication. Check out our podcast which gives communication tips and tricks.

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