Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

Today, I’m joined by Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and PR leader with more than 40 years of experience helping organizations connect with the people who matter most. In this episode, Lee and I explore how communication has changed over the past several decades, why the role of professional communicators has become more important, and what it takes to communicate...

Today, I'm joined by Travis Hahler, founder of The Neurological Nomad, strategy and transformation leader at Salesforce, and author of Rethink Resistance. Travis brings together neuroscience, psychology, and business leadership to help organizations better understand how people respond to change and how leaders can communicate more effectively through transformation. In this episode, Travis and I...

Today, I’m joined by Bernadette Jones, CEO and co-founder of Visionova HR Consulting. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational culture, Bernadette helps leaders build stronger communication habits that improve trust, inclusion, and workplace relationships.   In this episode, Bernadette and I discuss what truly makes so...

Today, I’m joined by Robin Dreeke, United States Marine Corp veteran, global behavioral expert, master spy recruiter, and author focused on trust, relationship building, and communication. During his FBI career, Robin spent decades recruiting spies and confidential human sources in some of the highest-pressure situations imaginable. In this episode, Robin and I explore what truly builds trust in c...

Special thanks again to Shannon for joining us and sharing such valuable insights on communication, leadership, and the power of awareness. As we close, here’s a key takeaway from our conversation: great communicators don’t just focus on what they say. They pay close attention to how it’s being received. They read the room, adjust in real time, and create alignment through both their words and the...

Today, I’m joined by Sam Alvita, career strategist and founder of Work Rewritten. Sam helps individuals navigate career transitions and rethink how they approach growth in today’s rapidly evolving world of work. In this episode, Sam and I explore how the traditional career ladder is breaking down and what it means to build a more dynamic, flexible “career web.” We talk about why great communicator...

Today, I’m joined by Curtis McCollum—certified clinical hypnotherapist, master practitioner in neurolinguistic programming, and high-performance coach focused on helping individuals rewire their internal dialogue to unlock their full potential. In this episode, Curtis and I explore how communication goes far beyond words. We talk about the power of presence, why great communicators are highly awar...

Today, I’m joined by Brad Farris—leadership coach, consultant, and founder of Anchor Advisors. Brad works with business owners and executives to help them grow into new levels of leadership, especially in times of uncertainty and rapid change. In this episode, Brad and I explore what it really means to lead and communicate effectively when you don’t have all the answers. We talk about the power of...

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Catherine Hua Xiang , an applied linguist, educator, and award-winning author who specializes in intercultural communication and language learning. Catherine leads East Asian languages at the London School of Economics and Political Science, serves as Program Director for LSE’s BSc International Relations and Chinese program, and is the UK Director of the Confucius Institu...

Today, I’m joined by Karen Canham—founder of Karen Ann Wellness and a coach who works with founders, high performers, and teams operating in high-pressure environments. Karen’s work is all about expanding capacity—helping people understand how nervous system regulation shapes the way we communicate, lead, handle conflict, and show up authentically at work. In this episode, Karen and I explore what...

Today, I’m joined by Angela R. Lewis—former professional basketball player, coach, author, and communication strategist. At her core, Angela is a connector and a coach, someone who has spent her life helping people grow—on the court, in the workplace, and in life. In this episode, Angela and I explore the powerful parallels between sports, leadership, and communication. We talk about what truly ma...

Today, I’m joined by Camille Fetter—founder and CEO of Talentfoot Executive Search. With more than 20 years of experience evaluating top-tier talent, Camille has developed a deep understanding of what makes great leaders stand out—and communication is right at the center of it. In this episode, Camille shares the communication traits that define A-players, why listening is the foundation of leader...

Today, I’m joined by Jacob Morgan—a futurist, 5x bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and the future of work. Jacob is also the host of the Great Leadership podcast and a highly sought-after keynote speaker. In this episode, Jacob shares his candid thoughts on how leadership is evolving in 2026, why accountability is the most overlooked skill in today’s work...

Today, I’m joined by Fred Joyal—entrepreneur, former creative director, founder of 1‑800‑Dentist, author of Super Bold , and a speaker who teaches people how to build boldness as a life skill. Fred brings a fascinating perspective on the intersection of boldness and communication; especially how bold action can fuel confidence and elevate your ability to connect with others. In this episode, Fred...

Today, I’m joined by Sairan Aqrawi—a business strategist, certified coach, and engineer with extensive experience leading complex infrastructure projects. Sairan brings a unique perspective on the role of communication in both technical fields and personal transformation. In this episode, Sairan shares how she transitioned from a successful engineering career into coaching and business strategy, a...

Today, I’m joined by Brad Beeler, a former Secret Service agent, behavioral interviewer, and author with more than two decades of experience navigating some of the most intense and complex human interactions imaginable. In this episode, Brad shares powerful lessons from his time in the field—how calm, curiosity, and non-judgment can make or break communication. He unpacks why the best communicator...

Today, I’m joined by Jared Greer, a business coach, leadership expert, and operational leader with a unique path from sales to private equity. In this episode, Jared shares how communication became the throughline in his career—from waiting tables and knocking on doors to coaching executives and guiding companies through change. We delve into why empathy is underrated in business, how simplifying...

Today, I’m joined by Amy Armstrong, a conflict resolution coach and founder of the Center for Family Resolution. In this episode, Amy shares how she went from chronic people-pleaser to courageous truth-teller—and how you can too. We talk about the power of “Yes Energy,” how to set boundaries without being brutal, and the surprising difference between just using communication skills and truly embod...

Today, I’m joined by Susanne Biro , an executive coach with over 24 years of experience working closely with CEOs and senior leaders at some of the world’s largest organizations. In this episode, Susanne shares powerful insights about self-mastery , psychological safety , and how leadership often happens in the nanoseconds between stimulus and response . You’ll also hear about her Self Inquiry Too...

Today, I’m joined by Kayvon Kay , founder of The Sales Connection which scales and manages premier sales teams for online businesses. Over the past five years, his organization has delivered over $375 million in outcomes, booked 200,000+ sales calls, and trained more than 10,000 sales reps. What’s perhaps most striking is that Kayvon’s journey began with being “written off” in school due to learni...

Today, I’m joined by Bill Benjamin , partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential , a speaker, author, and expert in emotional intelligence and leadership under pressure. With a background in mathematics and computer science, Bill’s journey into the world of leadership and communication began when he realized that technical excellence doesn’t automatically translate into people leadersh...

Today, I’m joined by Saahil Metha, a global entrepreneur, peak-performance coach, and author of Break Free . Saahil has lived and led across continents—from engineering and investment banking to diamond trading, hospitality, and now coaching business leaders to scale their personal and professional summits. In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of clarity, courage, and communicatio...

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Camille Preston, a business psychologist, executive coach, and founder of AIM Leadership. Camille has spent the past two decades helping leaders and organizations navigate complexity with clarity, presence, and purpose. She’s the author of several books, including her latest, Living Real, which explores how to redefine success, presence, and happiness.   In this episode, w...

Today, I’m joined by Jennifer Dulski, Founder and CEO of Rising Team. With leadership experience at some of the world’s most influential tech companies—Yahoo!, Google, Facebook, and Change.org—and now teaching at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, Jen brings a unique blend of operational excellence, empathy, and communication mastery. In this episode, we explore how listening unlocks leadersh...

Today, I’m joined by Caron Martinez, Senior Director of the Center for Professionalism & Communications at American University’s Kogod School of Business. Caron brings rich experience—from her early diplomatic roles at U.S. embassies to her current work shaping power skills in future business leaders. In this episode, we explore how preparation and empathy fuel effective communication, how AI inte...