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The Speaking of Harvey Podcast

Silence is killing us. And, yet, speaking up seems risky. What if we say the wrong thing? Who’s listening anyway? The Speaking of Harvey Podcast is your place to hone the skills that will bring your communication to the next level! Whether you are a professional speaker or you just want to lead the next meeting or water cooler conversation with authority instead of watching from the sidelines, this podcast will provide the tools you need to be heard. Scott Harvey is a professional speaker, author, and business communication coach who helps organizations all over the country improve their communication. As a retired FBI-trained hostage negotiator and public information officer for twenty years, Scott has successfully communicated his way through many a crises. And, contrary to what you may believe, effective communication is not a trait someone is born with. Rather, it is a skill that can be taught. If you became a better communicator, what would that do for your career? Your family? Your confidence? It’s time to learn the tactics today that will make you a better communicator tomorrow! Hit the subscribe button. It’s Training Day!

Episodes

Episode 069 - I'll Probably Get Cancelled

Scott believes that we are so worried about offending people today, that we allow ourselves to be silenced so as to not offend. However, he also believes that we can not fix anything that we can not openly discuss. In this episode, he explores this dichotomy. Suspend your judgement, set aside your offense, and push through to the end of the episode. Then, let Scott know your thoughts: [email protected] .

Jul 11, 202316 minEp. 69

Episode 068 - Vacation Reflections

When life gets hectic, Scott will sometimes hit pause on The Speaking of Harvey Podcast. In this episode, he catches everyone up on what he's been up to, and unpacks a key lesson he learned while on the beach doing ZERO work for a week.

Jun 27, 202315 minEp. 68

Episode 067 - Rapport

In this episode, Scott talks about the importance of building rapport in order to make sales. And, he uses his experiences attending a conference last week to give real world examples of how he intentionally builds rapport in order to serve people better.

May 09, 202316 minEp. 67

Episode 066 - Book Launch

In this episode, Scott celebrates the public release of his first book, Silence Kills . He unpacks ways you can help spread this message, and he reads a snippet from Chapter 4 to whet your appetite for Silence Kills .

Apr 25, 202314 minEp. 66

Episode 065 - Time to SoundOff

Scott unpacks what it's like to watch his youngest daughter turn her "difference" into her "differentiator" as she launches a new business. Check out what she's been up to at www.soundoff.life .

Apr 11, 202316 minEp. 65

Episode 064 - The Problems With Print

"Put it in writing." You've heard that your whole life. That leads us to believe that writing is the clearest way to communicate. But, is it? Scott unpacks some of the issues with print communication in today's world, and then he teaches some tactics to avoid the pitfalls of print.

Mar 28, 202316 min

Episode 063 - Setting the Stage

In this episode, Scott talks about the importance of setting the stage for the "magic" to happen. Quality Time happens spontaneously in the middle of Quantity Time. What are you doing to schedule Quantity Time?

Mar 14, 202315 minEp. 63

Episode 062 - Let's Review

In this episode, Scott unpacks the benefits of formal and informal reviews on our projects. We don't take the time to review because we have STUFF to do! But, could taking time to review your work or your team's work actually make you MORE productive? Scott believes it will.

Feb 28, 202316 minEp. 62

Episode 061, Balancing the Teeter-Totter

In this episode, Scott shares the most POWERFUL thing he ever learned as a hostage negotiator. When you understand this concept, it is something that you will use EVERY day to communicate more effectively.

Feb 14, 202316 minEp. 61

Episode 060 - Trigger Warning

In a world that is definitely triggering, Scott believes we have some agency here. We are not victims. And, the conversations we are avoiding because of the possibility that they may trigger someone, are exactly the conversations we need to be having. Let us know your thoughts on this: [email protected] .

Jan 31, 202316 minEp. 60

Episode 059 - Road Trippin

This past week, Scott rented a Tesla Model 3 for a trip to Indianapolis for some speaking gigs. This episode is his "hot take" of the whole Tesla experience. If you communicate as a part of your job, this episode will serve as a reminder to be a collector of stories. Because you just never know when those stories will become a part of your next presentation.

Jan 18, 202317 minEp. 59

Epsiode 058 - New Year, New Permission

In this episode, Scott talks about how openly everyone shared their COVID experiences. And, yet, when it comes to mental health issues, we are reluctant to share. We MUST do better about this. We have GOT to do better about having uncomfortable conversations. We can not help any issue that we can not openly discuss. So, in this new year, let this be your new permission to have healing conversations.

Jan 03, 202318 minEp. 58

Episode 057 -The Room Where it Happens

In this episode, Scott confesses his love of all things musical (think theater geek stuff), and he uses Aaron Burr's song from Hamilton to talk about the POWER that comes from being in The Room Where it Happens. In our increasingly virtual world, is getting in the room still worth it? What are your thoughts? What are ways you "get in the room"?

Dec 20, 202217 minEp. 57

Episode 056 - The Power of the Right Hire

In this episode, Scott talks about two key hires that he made in the last year that GREATLY changed how he does business. If you are looking for the BEST Book Editor, contact Tara Cooper here: [email protected] If you are looking for the BEST Podcast Editor, contact Bourbon Barrel Podcasting here: [email protected] . Email Scott to tell him about who YOU are going to partner with: [email protected] ....

Dec 06, 202219 minEp. 56

Episode 055 - Guess Who's Back?

After 19 months away from the podcast mic, Scott is BACK! In this episode, he unpacks the big reason for his podcasting hiatus.

Nov 22, 202216 minEp. 55

Episode 054 - Lessons From a Professional Juggler

In this solo episode, Scott reads a couple pages from Clint Pulver's new book, I Love it Here, and unpacks what he learned from Clint's juggler friend about delegation and priorities. If you are trying to do too much, this episode is for you!

May 11, 202114 minEp. 54

Episode 053 - You're Doing it Wrong

In this solo episode, Scott talks about the power of mining everyday stories, everyday happenings, for the gold contained therein. We learn by stories. Scott mines a story that happened just a few hours before recording to illustrate what this process can look like.

Apr 28, 202111 minEp. 53

Episode 051 - James Hilliard

In this episode, Scott talks with his friend, James Hilliard, about his transition from the corporate world into full-time entrepreneurship, and how he is helping people today. They also talk about James's upcoming Virtual Summit and Scott's role in that. Contact James: Facebook LinkedIn Scott's Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube...

Mar 30, 202138 minEp. 51

Episode 050 - I Love It Here, Clint Pulver

In this episode, Scott talks with his friend, Clint Pulver about his new book, I Love It Here. Clint unpacks a lot of what he learned as The Undercover Millennial interviewing thousands of employees to find out what makes people say, "I love it here". Order Clint's book here . Connect with clint: Website Instagram Facebook...

Mar 16, 202138 minEp. 50

Episode 049 - Controlling the Narrative

In this solo-episode, Scott gives an overview of one of the topics that he covers with organizations as a Communication Consultant. He encourages everyone he works with to "control the narrative" and communicate their way out of any situation they find themselves in. When we are silent, we lost control of the narrative, and we may never recover. Don't let the "story" get ahead of you! This episode discusses ways to control the narrative in our organizations.

Mar 04, 202118 minEp. 49

Episode 048 - I May Be Wrong

In this solo episode, Scott talks about the problems with discerning what is "true" today. In a world with more access to information than ever, we are struggling to figure out what "experts" to listen to. We are not alone in this. EVERY generation before us had "experts" make poor choices. But, that does not make them evil. It just makes them ignorant. What if we accepted the fact that they were doing the best they could with the information they had at the time. Would that help? Scott conclude...

Feb 18, 202119 minEp. 48

Episode 047 - Jon Fox

In this episode, Scott talks with Jon Fox about all things entrepreneur! Jon is an EOS Implementer and a coach who provides a LOT of great content for any entrepreneur to consider for their business. Contact Jon: Vitl Consulting Email Facebook

Feb 02, 202142 minEp. 47

Episode 046 - How To Destroy a Presentation Before You Give It

In this solo episode, Scott talks about the dangers of OVER preparing for a presentation. He talks about how he prepares and gives some presentation "hacks" to use the next time you are tasked with giving a presentation. He also discusses his skydiving trip! SCOTT RECOMMENDS: Lewis Capaldi

Jan 19, 202118 minEp. 46

Episode 045 - The Main Way You Are Sabotaging Your Communication

In this solo-episode, Scott talks about the ONE thing you are doing to sabotage your communication. If you work on this one "simple" but not "easy" strategy, it will make you more successful. Our brains are AMAZING, but we are short-circuiting them! It's time to fix this! It's time to FOCUS!

Jan 05, 202121 minEp. 45

Episode 044 - The Problem With Focusing on Today's Sale

In this solo-episode Scott shares a story of what happened to him and his car over the weekend. He uses that story to impart a CRUCIAL business principle about brand loyalty and doing the RIGHT thing even when that may cost you money in the short term.

Dec 08, 202013 minEp. 44

Episode 043 - A Life Update

In this solo episode, Scott talks about what has delayed this episode. He talks about the importance of volunteering for something that is "bigger" than your business, and he shares VERY openly about the effects of a health scare on his life and his business. Email him at [email protected]

Nov 24, 202023 minEp. 43

Episode 041 - Brett Moll

In this episode, Scott talks with Brett Moll, one of the co-founders of Circle Socks. They talk about teaching, starting a business, the entrepreneur mindset, and managing two careers. Brett shows what can happen when you take a dream and put WORK behind it to bring it into reality! You can connect with Circle Socks on their Website , Facebook , and Instagram . Use Coupon Code HARVEY at check out on their website to save 25% on your entire order!...

Oct 13, 202025 minEp. 41

Episode 040 - Sonya Jones

In this episode, Scott talks with Sonya Jones about her time on The Biggest Loser, running a business, being a professional speaker, and serving your audience. Scott Recommends: Apple Airpods Pro Sonya Jones Website: www.sonyajones44.com

Sep 29, 202038 minEp. 40
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