Riley O'Grady

COMMUNICATE LIKE A PRO

Education EN ↓ 44 episodes

This podcast is for anyone having trouble communicating with anyone and is based on the book Communicate Like A PRO written by psychologist-father (Dr. Dennis O'Grady) and educator-daughter (Riley O'Grady). Episodes are inspired by the communication questions submitted by our listeners, readers, corporate training participants, and clients. The TALK2ME© Laws of Effective Communication and PRO Rules transform any relationship impasse into an open avenue of two-way communication. Based on the characteristics of two distinct communicator styles—Empathizers and Instigators—this podcast helps you r...

Author

Riley O'Grady

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

May 8, 2026

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Episodes

Mindful Texting 08.05.2026

Mindful texting is the practice of sending messages with intention and awareness of how you feel about who you’re talking to. Mindful texting using TALK2ME Tools helps you slow down your mind before sending a touchy text. 

Are You Really Listening? 01.03.2026

In this dad-daughter podcast episode, we cover how moods are linked to listening. Instigators and Empathizers use different listening ears to hear the message you’re sending. What to do? Learn to listen intentionally and deeply using TALK2ME©  tools.

STRENGTHS EXCHANGE DAY 18.01.2026

Empathizers and Instigators operate like the left and right sides of your brain. This means you’re only using half of the strengths already inside of you to successfully navigate life. This dad-daughter podcast will show you how to unleash your potential by mindfully adopting and practicing the strengths of your opposite type.

Spunky Moods 01.01.2026

In this dad-daughter podcast episode, we discuss the impact of Instigator mad moods and how to communicate more calmly. 

Funky Moods 27.11.2025

If you're a sensitive Empathizer type, how can you manage your mood instead of your mood being in control of you? This dad-daughter podcast episode taps into your I/E mood power to mindfully change your mood. 

Why You Do What You Do 09.11.2025

Discover the hidden I/E language system already inside of your brain that builds the resilience you need to handle anything life throws at you. 

10 Skills For Making Life Awesome 25.10.2025

In this episode, we discuss handy tools to use when your gumption has got up and gone. 

Communication Power 19.01.2025

Boost your Communication Power and Mood with these powerful, proven father-daughter Communicate Like a PRO Tools. 

Professional Communication Basics 08.10.2023

Five tools to stop communicating like an amateur and start communicating like the professional you were born to be. This episode is based on a recent workshop series with a family-owned home renovation Cincinnati-based company.

Assertive Communication 07.05.2023

Being an assertive Empathizer or Instigator Communicator, someone who isn't too passive or aggressive, leads to contentment in work, family, and romantic life.

Empathy: Can I Walk a Mile in Your Shoes? 26.02.2023

Empathy is the path to better communication. This podcast focuses on producing better outcomes by increasing your understanding and reducing Instigator-Empathizer judgment.

Conflict Management Tools 24.11.2022

How to be an agile communicator during disagreements by balancing the conflictual Empathizer and Instigator realities.

Communication Literacy 16.10.2022

Communication literacy is a set of learned skills that everyone can confidently use. In this podcast episode, we cover the seven tools to become a master communicator.

Freedom From Anger 04.09.2022

How positive anger = healthy change.

Marriage Counseling Q&A 24.07.2022

When to get a relationship check-up with a marriage counselor and what to expect.

Team Communication 12.06.2022

How can you be an asset to a team? How do you inspire team unity, get along, and influence everyone?

Intro to the TALK2ME© Communication System 15.05.2022

What is TALK2ME©? This episode is an overview of the TALK2ME© Communication System.

Stifled Communication: Suspending Instigator-Empathizer Conflict 01.05.2022

This episode covers PRO tools to use when you feel stifled by your co-communicator and ready to shut down or argue.

Transformed Communicators 27.03.2022

The solution to your communication troubles lies inside of you. This episode discusses the impacts of transformational communication on your work and personal life.

The Nagging Cure 13.02.2022

This episode explores powerful tools to swap perspectives with a partner to overcome common communication complaints such as nagging.

The Healthy Relationship Acid Test: Is It Time to Breakup? 09.01.2022

How do I know I’m in a healthy relationship that’s worth continuing, or should we break up? This episode explores red and green flags to gauge the health of your relationship and talks about what happens when emotional volatility takes over control of your relationship dynamic.

Making Amends 28.11.2021

How can you use sincere apologies to make amends that fuel change in all your relationships? You and your partner will greatly reduce unnecessary arguing by understanding Instigator-Empathizer conflict styles and following “Clean Fight” rules.

Mood Implants 31.10.2021

Who can fix your mood? Who’s responsible for fixing your mood? Is your mood even fixable? In this podcast, you will learn ways to boost your mood when you feel bad.

Head Noise 31.10.2021

Listener question, "How do I communicate better with myself? How do I get out of listening to the noise inside my head?” This episode discusses "head noise" and how to talk effectively to yourself when you're in a bad mood and your mind is spinning like a top.

What Makes a Healthy Relationship? 25.09.2021

In this episode, we discuss key signs you are in a healthy relationship or not.

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