Communication is an Art: Tips & strategies about leadership, networking, speaking up, and using your voice

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Pam gives herself a break by talking about how she can and should use the advice she gives others. It’s harder to do than you think.   Listen along on your drive or walk today   Is your company saying the same things over and over but the message isn't getting through to your staff or clients? It seems like a great time to schedule a Communications Audit and m...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pam Lippitt and Kris Liebau as she shares the journey from engineering to leadership coaching.  It takes a lot to bring together the human side with the analytical side as we look at work and life. There is so much more than the facts and data and Kris shows us how to bring it all together.  Why is this so hard? – some people don’t understand that the is more than numbers and...

Send us Fan Mail While some people poo-poo small talk, Communication Specialist, Pam Lippitt does not! Learn why she thinks the right small talk can lead to big things. With a special nod to Brenda Meller and Bobbie Carlton who have both been featured in this podcast. Brenda in episode 2 and Bobbie in episode 39. Enjoy and pass it along to someone who you started out with in the small talk world a...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's podcast, Pam Lippitt talks about why the first meeting is no longer the first meeting. Take a listen and share. Take a deeper dive into how the first meeting is no longer the first one.  Also, learn how her family got the name Lippitt. It's a funny story.  Is your company saying the same things over and over but the message isn't getting through to yo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever read an email or connection request and it's just a sales pitch about what the person on the other end does? Stop the madness! Today Pam talks about learning the difference between talking about yourself versus wanting to have a conversation about how you can learn about the person on the other end of the connection. It's all about relationship building. As a...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Pam is joined by Bobbie Carlton of Innovation Women. Learn all about why Bobbie considers Innovation Women including Speaker Friend Fridays is indeed her Dream Job. Key takeaways this week – Getting more women on stages presenting at conferences and programs. Matches have been made between women and conference stages in the 1000’s but the needle still isn’t moving from...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Communication is an Art, Pam takes a look at communication not only being a soft skill, but something that is tangible and can be measured. How do you know if your communication is working? Do your words: Get repeated Garner respect Move you forward in conversation Take a listen and let me know if you like what you are hearing. Better yet, share it w...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks Communication is an Art podcast, your host, Pamela Lippitt, talks about getting new glasses and contacts which enabled her to see much more clearly. Find out how this relates to how we communicate more clearly too. Want more information on having Pam speak to your company? It's easy. Just book a discovery call at https://calendly.com/pamelalippittcommunications/...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is a little different than others. I usually start by sharing my take on good leadership. I put the episode that was meant to be for this week on pause until next week to share a horrible meeting with you. When leaders don't lead, when they don't set the tone and expectations what they get is an angry mess. Learn from others. Toward the end of th...

Send us Fan Mail Today is #EqualPayDay meaning it takes a woman 15 months to equal the pay a man makes for the same job in 12 months. Hard to imagine in 2026. Pam is wearing red today for Equal Pay Day. Are you?  Here are 5 facts to know:  • Equal Pay Day 2026 is March 26  • Women working full-time, year-round earn about 81¢ for every $1 earned by men  • When all workers are included, that drops t...

Send us Fan Mail Pam looks back on an earlier episode of Communication is an Art about the Power of the Pause and how it relates to leaving space for others to create great on-going relationships. If you want to hear the full episode again, it is Episode 6. I'm always interested in knowing what you think so let me know here or on LinkedIn. __________ Want to listen to more episodes as soon as...

Send us Fan Mail This episode really hit home. Are you a leader because you decide you are? Pam dives into a conversation about leadership really being a reaction to how others perceive your skills.  Leadership is a way you act, not a title. So, make sure you are leading others along to be defined as a true example of leadership. And along the way, learn about how Pam started living up to that tit...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to March and Women's History Month. During March, Pam will be sharing quotes from some of her favorite women leaders and how those quotes relate to leadership and communications. Here is the first one -  “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” - Madeline Albright Pam talks about how to not be silent in th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pam Lippitt shares some stories about how she chose her mentors and experiences that taught her the importance and impact of paying it forward. I hope you enjoy and learn from this. I am a firm believer that learning and growing never ends. It is the true way to be a good leader. I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pam Lippitt talks about how easy it is to be seen as a great leader when things are going well. But a great leader is defined by how one acts when things are not going smoothly, I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. http...

Send us Fan Mail In this new episode, Pam Lippitt talks about how to find your place in new meetings. Don't miss these great ways to be seen and heard, without being annoying! I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And download a free checklist to help you with your communications journey. https://bit.ly/FromHellotoSuccess  ...

Send us Fan Mail Pam is noticing posts about girl bosses this week.  Hear her take on this. Hint: she is not happy. And in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, Pam shares a favorite quote from Shirley Chisolm, the first Black Woman elected to Congress. Want to learn more about this leader? Go to https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm I hope you wil...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Pam talks about what it takes to be a strong leader. And how asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness. And you also get to hear about her trip to the dentist! I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 10ish minute podcast episode. And, download a free checklist to help you on your communications journey. ht...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 2026 and a year of SPARK. S — Start with intention P — Prepare in advance A — Align your message R — Respect your audience K — Keep it clear This winter I’m going to be using these principles to dive into leadership skills. What to do, what not to do. The whole good, bad and the ugly of it. This episode is look at what is to come... Have questions? Send me a message.  L...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of Communication is an Art for 2025, Pam brings you a few snippets from the past 6 months. 1. Elaine Belson, LCSW on the most important part of communication. Full episode #7 2. Rebecca Leder, on finding commonality when reaching out to someone new. Full episode #3. 3. Brenda Meller, on creating a welcoming LinkedIn profile to lead you to new connections and...

Send us Fan Mail A year end message from Pam Lippitt about owning our own conversations and what we want and DO NOT want to share with other people. Pam gives you permission to not respond to difficult conversations and suggestions about what to say instead.  I hope you will subscribe and tell others about what you have learned on this 12 minute podcast episode. And, download a free checklist to h...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Pam Lippitt joins you to debunk the old saying: Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you. Words can bring up memories, emotions and hurtful feelings that last long after the words leave someone’s mouth. Follow along to hear about using kind, helpful and supportive words to lift someone up, not tear them down. And learn as the song goes: You’ve go...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pam Lippitt of Pamela Lippitt Communications and Nancie Steinberg, a media relations consultant about creating a playbook of goalsetting and expectations that work hand in hand. Learn about why you should never minimize working with trade publications and what creating those relationship can lead to in the future and so much more. And of course, we talked about networking and...

Send us Fan Mail We made it! The first major holiday of the season is now behind us. Did you learn any lessons to take forward this year? Today, Pam Lippitt joins you to talk about those lessons and moves on to discuss becoming your own editor. Make sure you are sharing information in the correct order and without extra words. Finally, think about holiday letters and making sure you are telling a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Communication is an Art, join your host Pam Lippitt of Pamela Lippitt Communications, LLC as she gives you concrete tips for keeping your cool during fraught holiday conversations.  Ideas about what to do and not do Real examples of moving out of a conversation with ease Leaving space to not destroy a relationship by loosing your cool Like the episode - leave a...