Communicate to Lead

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the August series! This month we’re focusing on improving your leadership communication. For the last 3 months, I’ve had the pleasure of coaching some strong women on their communication and leadership skills. Some of these women are leaders managing teams of various sizes, and others have the goal of becoming leaders within the next 6-12 months. We work on various skil...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Jordan is co-founder and head of leadership at interim execs based in Chicago. They specialize in placing leaders in the right positions at the right time. Bob is also co-author of the book Right Leader, Right Time.  In our conversation, Bob talks about the importance of having the right people in the right positions and his recently published book, Right Leader, Time which he...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Kele has an informative conversation with Naomi Tucker, founder of Planners on Purpose. The company provides event planners with productivity tools and strategies, empowering them to avoid burnout and lead a more balanced life. Naomi Tucker, CMP, is a Customer Success Director at Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. and a Past President of MPI Wisconsi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you an aspiring leader? This episode is for you. This episode is also for you if you're an experienced leader with a team with lots of potential. Today's episode focuses on those of you who want to move into a leadership position. Partly because I haven't touched on this topic yet, I recently received a question on this issue from one of my coaching clients. Her...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you call it your saboteur, sabotaging voice, or inner critic, we have all fallen prey to our critical internal voice. There’s so much literature about the effect of ignoring that internal voice, and today, we’re switching things up and giving you tips and strategies to confront that voice head-on and reclaim your power.  In my conversation this week, my guest, Sarah Benens...

Send us Fan Mail Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have been the buzz phrase in the last few years. Today, my guest addresses how this concept plays out in product development and management.  Dr. Dédé Tetsubayashi, Founder & CEO of incluu, is an Ethical Technologist and Social Scientist. She synergizes her lived experience as a Black queer woman with an invisible disability with her over...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a leader or aspiring leader wanting to write a book, whether it's a book about your personal life or your expertise, today’s episode is for you. In this week’s episode, Kele has a conversation with Hollis Citron, owner of I am Creative and Express Yourself Publishing. Hollis is on a mission to make creativity accessible to everyone by exposing them to new possibilit...

Send us Fan Mail “If people don’t have the willingness to lean into discomfort, to have a hard conversation, the uncertainty, the vulnerability of a hard conversation, it doesn’t matter how skilled they are; they’re not going to do it.” - Katie Fredricksen In this week’s episode, I’m conversing with Katie Fredricksen, a Leadership Development Professional, Executive Coach, and Certified Dare to Le...

Send us Fan Mail When leaders feel burned out, and teams crave connection, psychological safety, and support, being intentional with how we lead is essential to moving everyone forward in a much healthier way. In this week’s episode, Kele has a conversation with Tiffany Castagno, the CEO and founder of CEPHR, LLC, a Human Resources Consulting Firm that supports Small to Mid-sized Businesses to bui...

Send us Fan Mail Do you get a knot in your stomach when someone says, “May I give you some feedback?” Maybe you automatically assume the feedback will be negative, and you get ready to defend yourself.  Feedback is essential for continued growth, yet so many of us are bad at giving and accepting it.  In this week’s episode, Kele discusses the 5 principles that you must keep in mind when giving som...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Kele has a candid conversation with Athena Trede, deputy director of Administrative Services at the City of San José. As the only woman on the executive leadership team of the San José Fire Department, Athena understands the importance of navigating tough conversations with transparency and a significant level of respect. Athena shares the lessons she’s lea...

Send us Fan Mail With her thought-provoking statement, Ayana Blount sets the stage for her thought leadership. Ayana, also known as The Passion Strategist , believes that as a leader, there's something you are supposed to do, something you are supposed to give, and something you are supposed to leave behind.  When you think of your leadership, what are you doing to transform the lives of thos...

Send us Fan Mail How would you rate your level of self-awareness? Do you know how you come across to your team, or do you assume to know what they think of your communication style?  This last week or so, I’ve been intently following a story of what NOT to do when you need to lay off employees. At this point, it seems the CEO of Better.com agrees that he could have handled the entire situation muc...

Send us Fan Mail Self-awareness Can Help You Be A Better Leader Have you ever thought about why some leaders make leadership seem effortless, and it’s not entirely clear why others have a tough time leading?  In this episode, my guest, the amazing Sheetal Sujan, discusses why emotional intelligence is key to being a great leader and breaks down the five pillars of emotionally intelligent leaders....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to my conversation with Tracy Smith, founder of Kitchen Table CEOs. Tracy is a professional writer and brand strategist who works with women entrepreneurs to tell their brand story in a way that attracts their ideal client and create content that elevates their business to new levels. Her work has graced pages of more than 50 publications, been read by millions worldwide,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of Communicate to Lead .  I bet you know a few leaders who inspire you and who you look to for leadership guidance. I definitely do! When the pandemic hit us last year, there were some great examples of great leaders and those who weren’t ready to lead.  I’ve always been passionate about leadership and what makes a truly great leader. I’m talking...

Send us Fan Mail This is a new weekly podcast for leaders (and aspiring leaders) who want to clarify their message and communicate with impact. Communicate to Lead provides tips and strategies to help you communicate with confidence and clarity.  Join me as we take deep dives into mindset, executive presence, and impactful communication. We'll also have candid conversations with leaders about...