The Communicative Leader

Dr. Leah OH
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On The Communicative Leader, we're making your work life what you want it to be. Do you need years of training or special equipment? Not at all my friends. Simple, yet thoughtful changes in your communication can make great strides in displaying your leadership ability. And why the heck should you care about leadership communication? Well, communication is the yardstick others use to determine whether or not they see you as a leader. Ahhh don't be scared, I got you. We will walk through common organizational obstacles and chat about small, but meaningful communication-rooted changes you can integrate immediately. No more waiting for the workplace to become what you hope it will. Nope. You, my friends, will be empowered and equipped to make those changes. Let's have some fun! Can't get enough? Join our weekly email list to receive episode recaps, previews, and most importantly, communication-rooted solutions for your everyday workday questions and experiences. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/h91B0v We'd love to hear from you! Send us your questions and requests via email or a voice note to TheCommunicativeLeader@gmail.com. 

  1. 3D AGO

    The Moral Pivot: Breaking the Myth of Strength to Lead Change with Agency

    Send a text Strength isn’t a solo act—it’s a team sport. We dig into the hidden costs of hyperindependence and the quiet cultural cues that reward exhaustion while calling it excellence. With Dr. Khutso Madubanya —business scholar, speaker, and founder of Dance with Change—we unpack how high performers learn to pause, ask for help, and lead with agency without burning out. Khutso shares a gripping personal journey from apartheid-era self-reliance to a transatlantic move, a sudden layoff, single parenthood, and a career pivot—all while finishing her PhD. From that crucible she built the PIVOT method: Pause to reset your nervous system, Introspect to name needs and stories, Vector your limited energy toward a clear direction, Overcome perfectionism and the fear of “sucking,” and Travel forward with commitment. We translate each step into real workplace moves leaders can use during change, crisis, and the everyday churn of modern work. We also name the “free pass” culture that equates availability with value: late-night emails, applause for heroics, and praise that erases boundaries. Then we show how to replace it with norms that scale trust and learning. Expect practical tactics to raise psychological safety, delegate with respect, and communicate from self-acceptance. We frame the ROI in plain terms—reduced burnout risk, stronger retention, faster error detection, and smarter decisions—so even the most KPI-focused executive can see the upside. If you’re ready to trade the performance of strength for the practice of presence, this conversation is your blueprint. Subscribe, share with a leader who needs it, and leave a review with one PIVOT step you’ll try this week. Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    47 min

  2. FEB 6 · BONUS

    Silent Tax: Level 1 of Amplifying Your Leadership Voice

    Send us a text The ideas in your head aren’t the problem. The missing map is. We’re taking you inside Level 1 of Amplifying Your Leadership Voice to move from frustrating silence to a clear, confident presence others trust. Instead of tossing generic tips at complex challenges, we break down a practical way to see your communication as it actually is—so you can grow it on purpose. We start by naming the silent tax: the invisible cost of holding back the best idea in the room. Then we flip on the lights with LCAR—the Leader Communication Assessment and Reflection framework—so you can pinpoint strengths and gaps across verbal clarity, digital presence, nonverbal cues, and conflict navigation. With real-world examples and insights from leadership experts, we show why self-awareness is the base layer of influence and how knowing your default style lets you adapt when the stakes rise. From there, we build a resilient foundation on four pillars: clarity that makes complex work simple, authenticity that aligns message and values, conviction that communicates earned certainty, and emotional intelligence that sets the right temperature in the room. You’ll leave with a tactical move you can use today—the “so what” test—to sharpen your next meeting contribution, plus a weekly challenge to identify the rooms where you go quiet and why that happens. If you’re ready to stop paying the silent tax and start leading with a voice people hear and remember, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who needs a nudge to speak up, and leave a quick review to help more leaders find the show. Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    8 min

  3. JAN 26

    Communication That Scales: Andrew Oxley on The 5-Step Framework for Strategic Clarity and Trust

    Send us a text We explore how purpose turns into measurable results by designing communication that is simple, repeatable and trusted. Andrew Oxley shares a practical framework for clarity, passion, and habit change that scales across teams and ties directly to business metrics. Takeaways Communication is essential for effective leadership.Clarity in communication helps avoid confusion among team members.Growth often requires stepping out of comfort zones.Authenticity cannot be faked; it must be genuine.Self-awareness is crucial for personal and professional development.Trust is built through consistent and clear communication.Leaders should seek diverse perspectives to challenge their thinking.Simplicity in messaging is harder but more impactful.Focus on controllable aspects of challenges to drive progress.Investing in communication clarity yields tangible business results. Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    40 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Leading Beyond Burnout with Purpose-Driven Communication

    Send us a text We explore how burnout creates a communication gap and why regulating the nervous system turns scattered messaging into clear, trustworthy leadership. Laura Cardwell shares tools that blend applied neuroscience, human design, and somatics to move from reaction to resonance. • the cost of misalignment on trust and buy-in • dopamine loops versus purpose-led motivation • imposter narratives and self-worth at work • breath and co-regulation as fast resets • integrating human design for team synergy • reframing “soft leadership” with data and outcomes • building resonant teams for sustainable success • curiosity as a daily leadership practice “Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpose” Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    55 min

  5. 11/17/2025 · BONUS

    The Silent Toll – How Not Speaking Up Is Burning You Out

    Send us a text We pull back the curtain on the hidden driver of burnout: unexpressed ideas and unspoken boundaries. We map the four fears that keep professionals quiet and share a simple, repeatable path to make your voice a tool for self-care and career growth. • The danger of silence for influence and well-being • Four fears that mute contribution and fuel resentment • Practical mindset shifts to normalize nerves • Focus on the problem, not the people • Contribute with strategic questions to guide decisions • A four-level roadmap from discovering to sustaining your voice • Everyday leadership across teams and channels • Communication habits that improve life beyond work Pre-order your copy of Amplifying Your Leadership Voice From Silent To Speaking Up now. The book ships December 2. I’ll release special episodes that dig into key frameworks—pre-order today so you can follow along. Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    13 min

  6. 11/10/2025

    From Complex to Clear: Mastering Strategic Leadership Communication

    Send us a text Mobeen Tahir shares practical tools for simplifying language, structuring ideas, and delivering with precision and care. • bridging the gap between what you want to say and what the audience needs • the cost of poor delivery on credibility and timing • simplifying jargon into plain, repeatable language • using why what how to move from information to action • designing slides around a single, clear takeaway • small delivery shifts that change impact • earning trust by showing care and empowering teams • practical tips for leaders and employees to improve fast Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpose Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    47 min

  7. 10/27/2025

    Pen to Paper: Reconnecting Leadership in a Digital World

    Send us a text What if two handwritten sentences could do more for engagement than a dozen meetings? We sit down with author and keynote speaker Amy Daughters to unpack the surprising power of pen on paper—how a spontaneous act of compassion turned into 580 letters and a repeatable practice any leader can use to build trust, loyalty, and genuine kinship at work. Amy walks us through the moment that sparked her writing habit, the two-year exchange that reshaped her view of connection, and the decision to write to every Facebook friend. Along the way, we dig into why tactile notes matter: they signal time and intention, they feel personal without being private, and they create an unmistakable moment of being seen. You’ll hear research-backed insights on why customer loyalty and employee engagement rise when people feel valued, not just satisfied, plus real-world examples of notes displayed like badges of honor in cubicles and kept in bedside drawers for years. We get practical too. Expect simple, plug-and-play scripts for appreciation, support, and recognition that take under five minutes to write. Learn how to overcome the vulnerability speed bump, set up a low-cost “handwritten hub” with cards and stamps, and enlist your team’s eyes and ears to spot wins you might miss. We also explore how brief notes can bridge deep differences—acknowledging humanity without demanding agreement—and why this small habit can move culture faster than most big initiatives. If you’re a manager, executive, or team lead looking for a human, scalable way to strengthen relationships, this conversation is your playbook. Subscribe, share with a leader who needs it, and tell us: who’s the first person you’ll write to this week? Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    33 min

  8. 10/16/2025

    Best of the Rest, Season 7: The Human Side of Achievement

    Send us a text What if the real shortcut to high performance is subtracting the noise, not stacking more on your plate? We close Season 7 by distilling nine conversations with leaders, coaches, and researchers into four practical trends that transform how we work: redefine success, build resilience for nonlinear growth, lead through connection, and lock it in with light, powerful systems. We start by exposing busyness as an addiction and recentering on high‑value work. You’ll hear why “real power” is the capacity to produce intended constructive outcomes, how to replace heroic control with a clear “company way,” and why modeling imperfection boosts psychological safety and creativity. From there, we chart resilience as a skill, not a trait: dissect problems to root causes, strip out emotional fog, anchor in core values during chaos, and practice acclimatization—getting comfortable with discomfort while you learn. Connection becomes the decisive edge. Trust compounds when leaders show up truthfully, ask for help, and invest in emotional intelligence. We share coaching practices that reveal blind spots, exercises that break jargon to unlock creativity, and small human moments that drive big engagement gains. Finally, we turn insight into infrastructure: EOS for transparency and right seats, SMART power to rethink leadership, and strategic speed to align vision, systems, and people. Add a 90‑day cadence to step back, recalibrate, and keep purpose at the center. If you’re ready to trade hustle for purpose, control for connection, and perfection for play, this conversation gives you the tools and frameworks to start today. Listen, share with a colleague who needs it, and subscribe to get the first word on Season 8. Your leadership voice gets stronger from here—leave a review and tell us which trend you’ll apply first. Support the show I've poured all my best work into my newest book, Amplifying Your Leadership Voice: From Silent to Speaking Up. If today's episode resonated with you, I know the book will be a powerful tool. You can order it now! Thanks for listening and for being a part of The Communicative Leader community. To get even more exclusive tips—like the ones we talked about today—join us at TheCommunicativeLeader.com.

    25 min
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On The Communicative Leader, we're making your work life what you want it to be. Do you need years of training or special equipment? Not at all my friends. Simple, yet thoughtful changes in your communication can make great strides in displaying your leadership ability. And why the heck should you care about leadership communication? Well, communication is the yardstick others use to determine whether or not they see you as a leader. Ahhh don't be scared, I got you. We will walk through common organizational obstacles and chat about small, but meaningful communication-rooted changes you can integrate immediately. No more waiting for the workplace to become what you hope it will. Nope. You, my friends, will be empowered and equipped to make those changes. Let's have some fun! Can't get enough? Join our weekly email list to receive episode recaps, previews, and most importantly, communication-rooted solutions for your everyday workday questions and experiences. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/h91B0v We'd love to hear from you! Send us your questions and requests via email or a voice note to TheCommunicativeLeader@gmail.com. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Leah OH
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Communicative Leader
  • Show Website
    The Communicative Leader