How to Talk so People Understand You

A highly effective leader finds herself in the middle of a terrible mess, not of her own making. When her coach marvels at her ability to stay calm amidst the chaos, she shares a lesson she learned from her dad.Tools and concepts in this episode:“People are doing their best” embo ...  Show more

A chief officer reflects on the burdens of senior leadership. While grateful for its privileges, he’s keenly aware his title can put up barriers between himself and others. Typical burdens of leadership:People put up barriers because of your power;You are a public figure and will ...  Show more

On this introductory episode of Speaking to Influence, leadership and influence coach Dr. Laura Sicola reveals the secret to making people want to hear what you have to say. Listen in as she shares the difference between a boss and a leader, how to identify where you need supp ...

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excelle ...  Show more

Nashater Deu Solheim argues that there are proven techniques to help you understand your colleagues’ thinking and win their respect—even in virtual work settings. Solheim is a forensic psychologist and a leadership coach who studies how people gain influence within organizations. ...  Show more

If you want to be respected, lead with impact, or simply be taken more seriously—how you communicate matters just as much as what you know. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact communication strategies that helped me go from reporting to executives to leading my own compa ...  Show more