Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

With Communicast, Scott works to distill down what it means to be a great communicator. Each episode features a conversation with a business professional about communication skills and how they have impacted their career and overall organization. Listeners will also glean tips around how to hone their own communication skills.

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Pat DiLaura: Contracting for Outcomes

Pat DiLaura shares his experiences from an extensive career in HR and Talent Management as well as his time in the Army. Pat discusses the importance of investing in yourself, contracting for outcomes, and how to take advantage of "tuition free" lessons. About Pat DiLaura: Pat DiLaura has served in various executive level HR leadership positions for over 25 years. He started his career in HR with Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, MO. He then moved to Rochester, NY to join Paychex, Inc. in the...

Jan 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 5

Colleen Jenkins: Communication is a Superpower

Colleen shares her expertise from her career at one of the world's largest privately held software companies and her consulting practice. She hits on the importance of listening to understand and discusses how communication is a superpower. About Colleen Jenkins: Colleen has over 30 years of experience working across both the public and private sector. She has honed the skills of collaboration and facilitation to lead visionary projects that help connect people with the ‘power to know’ and do. C...

Dec 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 4

Ryan Dunn: Act as if You Are on the Same Team

Ryan has consulted with the HR leaders of some of the largest and most well known companies in the world. He shares his thoughts on being a "learn it all" rather than a "know it all", discusses the importance of keeping your ego in check, and details his "act as if you are on the same team" style of communication. Key Takeaways: 0:00 - Intro/ Ryan's background 2:15 - What does the term "communication skills" mean to you? 3:55 - What does it mean to you to be a "great communicator"? 9:35 - What c...

Nov 30, 2021•29 min•Ep. 3

Marcus Schaller: Mindfulness for Effective Listening

Marcus shares his thoughts on the importance of being fully present and how meditation has helped improve his communication skills. A key takeaway is that it is ok to be a "work in progress" when it comes to being an effective communicator. Key Takeaways: 0:00 - Intro/Marcus's Background 1:50 - What does 'strong communication skills' mean to you? 3:57 - The effects of meditation on communication skills 10:39 - What communication skills are necessary today? 15:06 - How to communicate data 19:37 -...

Nov 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 2

Raj Ramachandran: Always Be Curious

Raj shares experiences and takeaways from his career as a leadership transformation consultant spanning some of the most well-known and prestigious organizations and universities in the country with a special emphasis on his ABCs. For Raj, ABC means Always Be Curious. Key takeaways: 0:00 - Intro/Raj's background 2:00 - Traits of an effective communicator 3:15 - How to develop good listening skills 4:40 - How to prepare for a meeting 9:00 - The importance of effective questioning 12:13 - What com...

Nov 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 1

Communicast: Introduction

Welcome to Communicast, a communication skills podcast. This brief intro will give you an overview of the format of this podcast and what to expect from each episode in terms of guests and content.

Oct 25, 2021•51 sec

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