In this episode, I am talking with Ella Wright, who is the Founder of Start The Conversation, where she teaches leaders and teams how to solve problems better through strategic 1 to 1 coaching. Check out the episode to hear Ella discuss why it’s important for companies to have a common language, how to develop your personal “user’s manual”, and why you should always ask your question. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: ht...
Feb 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, I am talking with Ben Higgins. Ben has had such an amazing journey: Working in Fin-Tech. Star of hit reality TV show "The Bachelor". Podcast Host. Investor. And now co-founder of Generous Coffee Company which invests 100% of its profits from coffee and apparel into life-changing partner organizations that create jobs, feed children, improve education, and empower communities to eliminate poverty. Check out the episode to hear Ben’s take on what he looks for when hiring people, w...
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 34
In this episode, I am talking with Marlene Chism. Marlene helps C-suite leaders build drama free cultures that drive growth and reduce costly mistakes. Check out the episode to hear Marlene’s take on why almost every costly mistake in an organization can be traced back to a conversation that didn’t happen. We also talk about the inner and outer game of communication and why writing is so important in business today. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for mo...
Jan 31, 2023•36 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, I am talking with Liz Kislik. Liz is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Through her work as a management consultant and executive coach, she helps organizations and individuals reach the next level of growth and success. Check out the episode to learn strategies that will help you improve your self-awareness, hone your listening skills, and develop a common language at your organization. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond...
Jan 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, I am talking with Chris Hood. Chris is the Head of Business Platform Strategy for Google where his thought leadership and strategic insights on digital and business transformation have fueled countless digital success. Check out the episode to hear our discussion around the importance of mindset, the benefits of respectfully challenging your clients, and how communication bridges the gap between business and technology. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispo...
Jan 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Tom Tonkin. Dr Tonkin is an award winning researcher and author as well as the co-founder and CEO of the Sales Conservatory. Check out the episode to hear our discussion around the importance of situational fluency, why context matters, and how idle chitchat can improve your communication skills. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Conne...
Dec 20, 2022•34 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, I am talking with Kevin Wilde. Kevin was the Chief Learning Officer for General Mills, currently serves as an Executive Leadership Fellow at the Carlson School of Management at University of Minnesota, and is the author of Coachability: The Leadership Superpower. Check out the episode to learn how to avoid the 5 faulty assumptions that prevent leaders from remaining coachable, find out how to get into and stay in the learning zone, and hear about Kevin’s experience as a chauffeu...
Dec 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, I am talking with Stephan Wiedner. Stephan is co-founder and CEO of multiple companies focused on talent development, psychological safety-based coaching, and online skills practice. Check out the episode learn how to put empathy into practice, understand what may be crushing our curiosity, and why psychological safety is so important in the workplace. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linked...
Nov 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, I am talking with Ginger Hardage. Ginger retired as Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines after an illustrious 25 years where she served as a member of the CEO’s executive team. Currently, she leads Unstoppable Cultures, a brand designed to help organizations create and sustain cultures of enduring greatness. Check out the episode to learn how to really understand what your employees and customers want, drive a culture of engagement, and prepa...
Nov 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, I am talking with Yewande Faloyin, founder and CEO of OTITO, which specializes in coaching entrepreneurial executives and serial high achievers. Check out the episode to hear our discussion around mindset, how to ask questions without it feeling like an interrogation, and the importance of connecting with you strengths, values, and passion. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Oct 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, I am talking with Anish Majumdar, career coach and hidden job market expert. Check out the episode to get Anish’s perspective on the listen/learn/help approach, the importance of qualifying questions, and what you can learn from Marlon Brando about effective communication. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www...
Oct 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, I am talking with Johnny Crowder, Founder and CEO at Cope Notes, which provides daily mental health support. Check out the episode to hear about Johnny’s journey from abuse and mental health struggles to becoming a TEDx speaker, CEO, and mental health advocate. We discuss the importance of being authentic, why investing in communication skills is so important, and why he never finalizes his talks until the last minute. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for ...
Sep 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, I am talking with Donna Loughlin, President and Founder of LMG PR, a high impact strategic public relations firm for innovative emerging markets. Check out the episode to hear Donna’s take on the power of networks, why agility is so important when it comes to communication, and how body language impacts your communication style. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ► Connect with...
Sep 13, 2022•39 min•Ep. 23
Just graduating or going through a midlife crisis? Ask questions. Trying to take your career to the next level? Ask questions. Check out this episode with Matt Baxter, CEO of HR Tech company Wedge, to hear Matt's advice around asking questions, why he believes people are more than just a resume, and how knocking on doors while building his lawncare company as a teenager helped get him to where he is today. I hope you enjoy! Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communi...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, I talk with Carissa Karban, a leadership coach and strategy execution consultant, who has spent the last decade researching leadership, practicing leadership, and helping leaders step away from scarcity & hustle into abundance & fulfillment. Check out the episode for our discussion around how we need to listen for what is NOT being said and why self-awareness is a critical skill for effective communication. I hope you enjoy! Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on...
Aug 16, 2022•29 min•Ep. 21
Today I am talking with Carrie Foxx, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Check out the episode for our discussion around how a single conversation changed her career aspirations, why soft skills are power skills, and the difference between broadcasting and narrow casting. Additional Resources: ► Follow Co...
Aug 02, 2022•28 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, I spoke with Alex Resnick, Founder and President of Evolve Leadership. Alex and his team work with growing businesses who know the importance of developing their people, have sales teams looking to close more deals, and individuals seeking the essential skills for a successful career. Check out the episode for a discussion around self-awareness, why you need to release your ego, and what he learned from his dad around always leaving things and people better than how you found th...
Jul 19, 2022•35 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Scott D'Amico talks to Jody Fletcher. After spending nearly 30 years in the Navy, working in Reconnaissance and Special Operations fields, Jody leveraged his transferrable skills to create a successful career as a Professional Coach. Check out the episode to hear Jody's views on the importance of understanding and appreciation, why we should listen twice as much as we speak, and how modeling skills leads to change both at home and at work. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communis...
Jul 05, 2022•35 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, I talk to Dan Bruder, author, TEDx speaker, and CEO of Blendification which develops and implements software to harmonize work and life. Check out the episode to hear Dan discuss how communication skills can help blend work and life, the importance of patience, and how to nurture connections. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ►Learn more about Communispond at https://www.commu...
Jun 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, I talk to Doug Noll. Doug is an ex-lawyer turned mediator and peacemaker who teaches you how to listen people into existence. Check out the episode to hear Doug discuss the four elements of active listening, the power of story telling, and how he uses his strategies to turn inmates serving life sentence into peacemakers. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ►Learn more about Comm...
Jun 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, I talk with Dave Molenda: business leader, podcast host, and best selling author of Growing on Purpose. Through his Positive Polarity company and podcast, Dave is focused on spreading authenticity in the business community and provides coaching, mentoring, and leadership training to those looking for solid growth. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ►Learn more about Communispon...
May 24, 2022•31 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, I chat with Brandy Whalen who is the co-founder of Kitcaster, a growing and successful podcast booking agency. Brandy discusses why communication skills are the number one most important thing to have in your career and shares tips on listening, empathy, and storytelling. ►Learn more about Communispond at https://www.communispond.com
May 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, I chatted with Titus Bartolotta who is the founder, president, and lead consultant at Collaborative Solutions Group. Be sure to listen to hear Titus's advice around singlemindedness, being focused, and why the present truly is a gift. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond ►Learn more about Communispond at https://www.communispond.com ► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https...
Apr 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 13
Jay Guilford literally used to work with a bunch of clowns. Jay developed the leadership training program for Cirque du Soleil before founding his own leadership consulting firm, CoWorks Leadership Strategist. Check out the episode to hear Jay discuss how to focus on your intent with communicating, the importance of keeping your ego in check, and how children's books can help you be a better communicator. Additional Resources: ► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips:...
Apr 12, 2022•29 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, leadership and change expert, Dr. Betty Johnson, details the importance of listening and valuing the opinions of others, shares how to create engagement and improve productivity in teams, and discusses how to respect people's dignity at work through communication. About Dr. Betty Johnson: Dr. Betty Johnson is the founder of Bridging the Difference®, LLC, where she applies scientific research-based practices, real-work practical lessons, and an empathetic process to help leaders ...
Mar 29, 2022•38 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Kristin Zhivago, President and Founder of Zhivago Partners, discusses her "find it, face it, fix it" approach to life and business. Kristin also shares how to live in the truth and the importance of leading a no regret life. About Kristin Zhivago: Kristin started out in tech sales at the early age of 17. Later on, she started up an ad agency with her husband in Silicon Valley for 12 years. After that, she became a revenue coach helping CEOs and entrepreneurs make more money by u...
Mar 15, 2022•37 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, hear Jason discuss why 90% of communication is 100% forgettable, how to ensure your communications are memorable, and why word choice matters. About Jason Lyons: Jason has spent 25 years in communications-centric roles, ranging from journalist to sales manager to senior vice president leading business units across multiple global regions. He is currently helping companies improve the way they train their frontline workers on the essential technologies required to keep America mo...
Mar 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Mike discusses his one man journey to end the misuse of the word "like" and the importance of confidence. He also shares valuable tips around active listening, asking for feedback, and how raising your hand leads to opportunities for growth. About Mike Yinger: Mike Yinger is the COO and co-founder of Resume Sieve. Resume Sieve is an advanced AI candidate application platform that minimizes the time to find the top candidates by ranking them base on the requirements you provide. ...
Feb 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Susan Davis, who is the Director of Global Sales Training for the Pharma Services Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific and the leader of SH Davis Empowerment Group, discusses the importance of understanding yourself and others to be an effective communicator and how critical it is to be intentional with your connections and relationships. About Susan Davis: Susan Davis has spent over 24 years leading, coaching as well as mentoring individuals and teams in the areas of Sales and Lea...
Feb 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Marvin discusses his learnings from a 27 year "career detour" on his way to becoming an award-winning portrait and cityscape artist. From not making assumptions to the idea of "Bloom where you are planted", this episode is full of great takeaways for anyone looking to hone their communication skills. __ About Marvin Espy: An award-winning portrait and cityscape artist who took a 27 year "career detour" into the corporate world doing sales and marketing and found his way back to ...
Jan 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 6
