Speaking to Influence

This week, Chris Hood of CH Digital and former Head of Digital Strategy at Google discusses the lessons he learned from the communication culture at Google, and how they can be implemented in any business. In this episode you will learn: How Google established a culture of ‘psychological safety’ and appreciation, and tips on how you can do the same for your company. Why internal communication (or...

Nathan Beckord of Founder Suite and Funding Stack: Cracking the Code to Successful Fundraising This week, Nathan Beckord shares with us how to put yourself in the best position to get to ‘yes’ with potential investors. In this episode you will learn: Common misconceptions and challenges in the world of startups and fundraising The difficulties and rejection involved in launching a startup and rais...

This week, Jacob Baadsgaard shares with us how he made the change to a values based business. In this episode you will learn: How marriage counseling made his business better. When to break up or let go of clients while finding the right solution for them. What a rock, paper, & scissors tournament does for team recognition. Showing businesses how to grow to the next level with digital marketin...

This week, Dr. Mark Wilkinson will share with us various ways that preparing our voice can help lead to a greater impact in front of any size audience. In this episode you will learn: The importance of warming up your body and vocal chords before speaking. How certain foods can cause acid reflux and to be mindful of them. Why you should find a balance between breathiness and harshness in vocal sou...

This week, Lisa DiPaolo shares with us the qualities that she looks for when hiring someone for a senior leadership role. In this episode you will learn: How her company is on a mission to defeat cancer. The importance of connecting with the audience and stepping back when you see that your message is not resonating. Understanding that not everyone wants to be in the spotlight. When to demonstrate...

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola spends time with Ellen Gallagher, Chief Operations Officer at Wilkes University. In this episode you will learn: how a free text-book initiative is increasing student’s likelihood for success that time spent earning a 4-year degree teaches you critical interpersonal and management skills how everyone, regardless of their role, has th...

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola spends time with Jennifer Krippner, Chief Experience Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence, which implements evidence-based systems that instill a state of thriving in physicians, nurses, and caregiver teams. In this episode you will learn: that cultural transformation takes time, commitment, and courage it is important...

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola talks with Aïcha Ly, Head of Consumer Insights at Opensignal, a global organization that provides operators with unrivaled visibility of their networks and customer activity/insights. In this episode you will learn: • That people really appreciate a good human moment in your interaction with them • No matter how well you craft a mess...

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola chats with Dr. Bill Auxier, President and CEO of the Center for Rural Health Leadership. Dr. Auxier is a renowned author, speaker, and teacher who has spent his career helping rural health leaders create a culture of health and well-being in their communities. Dr. Auxier shares his definition of leadership and challenges listeners to...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Chrissy McGarry, the COO of Second Front Systems, a national security software company. Chrissy has emerged as one of the few female leaders in the defense tech space. Her mission is to “Lead it better than she found it”. In this episode you will learn: How skills from sales, marketing, and performance can transfer over to the C-Suite. The...

In this episode of Speaking to Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Dave Noll, creator of over 60 television shows, including the popular series "Chopped," which has crossed over 1000 episodes. The author of the upcoming book THE VISIONARY IN CHARGE: 7 Simple Rules… Because Just One Extraordinary Idea Can Change Your Life , Dave shares his expertise on successful pitching. In this episode you wi...

This week, Kari Schneider shares with us how as a coach of an Olympic Gold Winning team she has used what she has learned with elite athletes to improve he performance of leaders. In this episode you will learn: How important it is to keep your morning routine by asking yourself “what will serve my body and mind best to kick off my day best?” Learning to be intentional about what the vision is for...

Dr. Jennie Byrne shares with us the neuroscience of virtual platforms and how we can find synchrony as well as success by following a few key steps. In this episode you will learn: To define synchrony What video conferencing fatigue is and ways to overcome it How virtual work can be equalizing To understand the roles of adrenaline and cortisol in our actions in the virtual world Ways to create mor...

In this episode Kevin shares his company’s “painting promise” which they have had in place for 25 years.  This promise drives the business in all aspects and allows Kevin to focus on succession planning for his upcoming transition of leadership. In this episode you will learn: One thing that you can do to become Kevin’s successor. How to teach others to have crucial conversations. Ways to overcome...

This week, Karen Mangia shares with us how sustaining success begins with defining what success means to us individually and collectively. In this episode you will learn: To put an email in draft before you send it. How to connect in every conversation. Remember that when you change your story, you change your results. Understand “Pause, Ponder & Prioritize.” 24 Hour Challenge: Karen challenge...

This week, Chris Krimitsos shares with us how he created a record breaking podcast event and the steps that led to his success.   In this episode you will learn: “Facts tell and stories sell.” Learning how to be an excellent podcast guest from your preparation to your sound and follow-up after the show. Remembering that if you are nervous you can start with a smaller podcast and work your way up t...

This week, Chris Hare shares with us how he and his team are working to solve a 180 year old problem with waste tires and make them into valuable commodities.  In this episode you will learn: How important it is to maintain a dialogue with your shareholders that is thoughtful and consistent. Learning how to delegate as you move from an individual contributor to someone in a leadership role and the...

This week, Matt Iseman shares how he made his journey from an Ivy League education and medical degree to being known as one of American Ninja Warrior’s beloved hosts. In this episode you will learn: How to connect with your audience by introducing your personality and showing them that they can be comfortable. Learning that you are not competing with others but competing with the best version of y...

This week, Dina Pokedoff shares how as the first SVP of Communications in North America for a company with over 13,000 North American employees she gets to build something from the ground up and make a difference.  Dina shares how grit and resilience prepared her for this role as well as for her passion for being a triathlete. In this episode you will learn: How being part of a global communicatio...

This week, Mike Massaro shares how important it is to set the narrative.  Mike’s quote was, “If you don’t set the narrative, the narrative is going to be set for you.” In this episode you will learn: How transitioning from a private company to a public company created an entirely new audience to communicate to and how to embrace the challenge. Making sure that you communicate in various ways so th...

This week, Damon D’Amore shares how he went from a successful Hollywood producer to helping C-Suite executives on areas of performance as well as how to tell their story to stakeholders in the most effective way .  In this episode you will learn: The three pillars of crisis leadership and how to improve on the them. Making sure that you know who your stakeholders are and knowing how to communicate...

This week Laura is celebrating the 150th episode of Speaking to Influence.  Dr Nasser Khan shares what he and his company are doing to help addicts rebuild and recover.  Dr. Khan discusses the importance of storytelling when it comes to overcoming the fears of the neighborhood when a new facility is going to be built in the community.  When others share their fears when a facility opened in their...

This week Kurt Luidhardt shares how critical it is that you know who the decision makers are when you are working with a client.  Kurt shared an example of when he and his team worked diligently on a pitch assuming that they knew who the decision makers were only to find out that one of the decision makers had not been originally included and the entire pitch had to be redone. Here are a few thing...

This week Dave Scopinich shares how radio reaches almost 90 percent of all Americans (he shared that the source was Nielsen) on a daily basis.  That gives his team and clients the opportunity to create and deliver premium audio to more than 200 million consumers every week. Here are a few things that you will learn in this episode: How by treating his sales team like clients.  This is achieved by...

This week, Christine Proffitt shares how it is her mission to provide people with the opportunity to become the best at what they do.  In this episode you will learn: How to understand what a CEO wants as well as what it takes to deliver it. Making sure that an employer learns how to attract the best talent available. Understanding the DASH method and how to use it in coaching. What a senior leade...