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Speaking and Communicating PodcastTake Your Leadership To The Next Level w/ Ian Hatton | MorpheusHow do you liberate your leadership capacity for growth?Meet Ian (Morpheus) Hatton!Ian continues to serve leaders globally in over 107 countries. Through his organisation, Totally Morpheus, he provides bespoke and custom leadership development that transforms leaders, teams and organisations.As the best-selling Author of "Totally Morpheus" and now on a mission to liberate your leadership by developing the ‘EGG Based Leadership’ Assessment. An International Keynote Speaker who has been in leadership since the 90s, Ian continues to explore new avenues in transforming leaders.On this episode, Ian illustrates the results expe...
2026-01-2653 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Be A Public Speaker : Public Speaking 101 w/ Ivan Wanis RuizHow do you become an impact and powerful Public Speaker?Meet Ivan Wanis Ruiz!Ivan is the Author of "End Boring" and the Founder of the Public Speaking Lab. He believes that being impactful and charismatic is something you can learn.Have you ever practiced your speech in front of strangers, such as the park? On this episode, Ivan and Roberta discuss the need to adapt communication styles post-COVID and many other public speaking and communication strategies. Most importantly, Ivan brings a fresh perspective on many "boring" habits that are widespread...
2025-09-1535 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow the Stories You Tell Yourself Impact Mental Health w/ Dr. Bonnie WimsDr. Bonnie Wims explores how narrative therapy and mindset work can help shift limiting beliefs and improve emotional wellness.She is a Counseling Psychologist trained in London, England, where she established her private practice, Wims & Associates, specializing in aiding individuals and couples. Her professional journey solidified a mission: guiding those whose self-belief and perception of their potential hinder their pursuit of a fulfilling life. Beyond personalized client work, Dr. Wims crafts workshops and courses centered on identity and self-discovery within different cultural contexts. Upon returning to the United States, she transitioned seamlessly to...
2025-03-1736 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Communicate Effectively Across Cultures at Work w/ Latifa AarabOn this episode, Latifa Aarab shares cultural intelligence strategies for navigating global teams, diverse business environments and communication differences.Latifa is a Leadership Coach & Intercultural Expert who helps senior executives in global companies manage multicultural teams and lead across cultures. She is also an Award-winning Speaker.As the founder of Compatible, I offer a truly international perspective. Born in France to Moroccan parents, I am fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Arabic.With over 17 years as a financial professional, she has worked for the European markets, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
2025-03-1233 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Build And Inspire The Next Generation of Leaders w/ Dr. Josh McConkeyWhat does it really take to shape tomorrow's leaders today?How do you contribute to the community in building future leaders?Meet Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey!As an emergency physician, Dr. McConkey sees the growing mental health crisis. As a commander he sees the lack of leadership and resiliency in our younger generation. His leadership ethos, 'Be the Weight Behind the Spear' is a call to action for today's leaders to engage our communities. America's best resource is its people- teachers, mentors, coaches, volunteers, and families. What you do every day...
2025-03-0331 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastLeadership Lessons from 4-Star Generals for Civilian Success w/ Dr. Tom CollinsWhat do the world's top military leaders know about effective leadership?Meet Dr. Tom Collins!Dr. Tom Collins is a Professor of Pediatrics & Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs, University of Kentucky College of Medicine | He is the Author of The Four Stars of Leadership and hosts The Science of Leadership Podcast.Dr. Collins is a leadership educator and Consultant who trains leaders across industries using principles from top-tier military leadership.On this episode, Dr. Collins shares:- key principles from 4-Star Generals- military lessons in leadership, business...
2025-02-2437 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastWhat DEI Really Means and Why It Matters w/ Mathias Lemos CastilloWhat exactly is DEI?Meet Mathias Lemos Castillo!Mathias is passionate about fostering diversity and growth as an inclusive and compassionate advocate. He believes in people and communities connecting and creating a positive impact together!Mathias has held multiple leadership roles and worked to foster collaboration, partnership and community. He has also focused on advocating on the unique challenges faced by underrepresented students within higher education.Mathias has a strong passion for social justice, community service and being a prominent voice within the Madison community on issues around immigration and public...
2025-02-1938 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastFearless Living: How To Overcome Fear and Live Fully w/ Rhonda BrittenWhat if fear wasn't the enemy?Meet Rhonda Britten!Rhonda's oe of the first original life coaches when the industry was in its infancy.She starred in Emmy-winning TV show "Starting Over" to demonstrate good life coaching. Rhonda overcame personal trauma to become a coach, realizing "your mess becomes your message"Rhonda's "Wheel of Fear" model explains how fear manifests and impacts behavior. "Stretch Risk or Die" course teaches how to take risks safely and build confidenceListen as we discuss fearless living, overcoming fears, and effective communication with...
2025-02-1737 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastDigital Overwhelm and Workplace Communication Culture w/ Dr. Craig MattsonWhat do you do when work feels terriblre and you feel powerless?Dr. Craig Mattson is an Organizational Researcher and Communications Professor at Calvin University.He is the Author of a recent book Digital Overwhelm (2024) and Host of The Mode/Switch Substack Podcast.We’re tackling burnout, salary issues, workplace pettiness, working when the world is on fire, generational workplace divides & more. Dr. Mattson doesn’t offer decluttering tips or radical solutions. Instead, he shows how to navigate digital overwhelm by "mode-switching"—changing how you communicate where tech and stress collide...
2025-02-0537 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastTransparency In Leadership: How To Engage Your Team w/ Bill GruberWhat is the significance of fully engaging your team through being transparent?Meet Bill Gruber!Bill recently retired after working in sales and management for over 30 years. He had the opportunity to work with incredible people who have become lifelong friends and taught him a lot about sales, marketing, management, raising money for startup businesses, and selling companies. Bill was successful because he worked hard and shares his team building knowledge and insights gained from years of experience as a medical device executive. His goal is to make your...
2025-01-2742 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHuman-Centric Leadership: Why Take Care Of Your People w/ Jim BouchardKeep It HUMAN! The age of command and control is over.Meet Jim Bouchard! Jim is an Interactive Keynote Speaker, Leadership Activist, Corporate Consultant, Executive Coach, Author and Founder of TheHumanCentricLeader.orgToday, Jim helps leaders around the world connect on a deeply human level to attract, engage, and lead people to their highest levels of performance and productivity.Jim provokes thought. He instigates participation. He invites discussion. Your audience will confront today’s toughest leadership challenges – head on.Today's leader must INSPIRE: touch people's hearts, not just their...
2025-01-1340 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastEthics vs Morals: Decision-Making for Individuals and Government w/ Damien DuboseAre you frustrated with political division and disappointed by the absence of true leadership? Meet Damien Dubose!Damien is a Washington, DC-based financial professional with roots in Baltimore, Maryland. In his debut book, “America’s Ethical Archetype,” Damien leverages his extensive analytical expertise to explore ethics through an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from psychology and philosophy. Damien's work advocates for profound transformations in governance and education, aiming to ignite a national dialogue on ethical leadership and political integrity. He is positioned as a pivotal voice for sustainable change in Americ...
2025-01-0633 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow Is Your Relationship With Money? w/ Pericles RellasHow do you create a healthy relationship with money and yourself?Meet Pericles Rellas!Pericles is a Money Mindset expert who has worked with tens of thousands of people over the past two decades to live lives of power, purpose and prosperity.About 25 years ago, Pericles noticed that his coaching clients exhibited similar patterns around money. Regardless of how much more they made, their situation and experience around money stayed the same - stress, anxiety, overwhelm and treading water, being behind or just being stuck.On this episode, he...
2024-12-3042 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastWhy We Need Therapy w/ Phyllis Leavitt, M.A.Why do we need therapy?Meet Phyllis Leavitt, M.A.!When Phyllis became a psychotherapist, she never imagined she would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more she worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the more she realized that the greatest threat to our survival as a country and as a species is our declining mental health.Phyllis knew that what we have learned about healing family violence can and must be applied to healing America. She felt compelled to leave the...
2024-12-2341 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Raise Successful Kids w/ Nathaniel A. TurnerHow do you raise children who excel and care about bigger causes than themselves?Meet Nathaniel (Nate) A. Turner!Nate overcame many childhood challenges, developed a ‘Backward Design’ life template that secured his son over $10M in scholarships and admission to top universities. As an educational consultant, he now helps families achieve similar academic success for their children.Connect with Nathaniel: Website: https://www.nathanielaturner.comListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-raise-successful-kids-w-nathaniel-a-turner/id1614151066?i=100...
2024-12-1636 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Be More Empathetic w/ Tammy TrioloWhy does corporate America struggle so much with empathy?Meet Tammy Triolo!Tammy is the founder of PCQ Consulting and the creator of the Empathy Scorecard. She consults with companies both domestically and internationally to help them improve their culture and develop sustainable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives driven first by empathy. Tammy believes empathy is foundational for creating cultures that support diverse candidates. Tammy is passionate about developing managers into great leaders, as they are the primary drivers of culture.Through the Empathy Scorecard, she...
2024-12-0938 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow Epigenetics Affect Our Behavior w/ Ann Shivas, Ph.D.How does epigenetics affect your relationships with others?Meet Ann Shivas!Ann is the Founder of LifeLift who blends her personal healing journey with expertise in Epigenetics and the Quantum Wave Living method to guide individuals toward health and self-discovery. After overcoming soccer injuries during pro soccer career and burnout she transformed her life by reprogramming her beliefs, habits and understanding her primary needs based on her genetics. With a degree in Teaching, Osteopathy, and a Ph.D., Ann now helps others break free from stress, heal their bodies, and align with their t...
2024-12-0240 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Lead A Global Team w/ Dirk De SmaeleAre you struggling to navigate the challenges of leading a global team?Meet Dirk De Smaele!Dirk is a Leadership Coach, Trainer, Consultant and Keynote speaker. He is a Former J&J Innovative Medicine R&D Executive and Board MemberAfter a fulfilling 28-year career in a global healthcare company, he made the difficult decision to leave his corporate, executive role and fully dedicate himself to his true passion—coaching and consulting people, teams, and fostering transformational leadership at individual or organisational level.With 28 years of leadership experience in R&D at...
2024-11-2733 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastEmotional Intelligence In Leadership w/ Adam BirnbaumHow do leaders strengthen their emotional intelligence, especially in this political climate?Meet Adam Birnbaum!Adam is an Executive Coach for CXOs and High Potential Leaders. He is the Former Founder/CEO/COO/GM at Bootstrapped, VC-backed, PE-backed, and public companies.Adam believes that Leadership, at its core, is a journey of growth - team growth and personal growth. As an executive coach and advisor, he guides Founders and C-suite leaders (and their teams) at high-growth companies through this journey, helping them cultivate their strengths, confront their challenges, and lead with...
2024-11-1127 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastCommunication In Sports w/ Dr. Tywanna SmithHow do professional athletes succeed outside the court?Meet Dr. Tywanna Smith!Dr. Tywanna is a Professional Development Strategist, International Sports Manager, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author and Speaker.She is the author of Surviving the Lights: A Professional Athlete's Playbook to Avoiding the Curse.Dr. Tywanna gives advice to sports players regarding finances, branding, and business. In 2016, she launched The Athlete's Nexus, a sports marketing and business management business for international professional athletes, including those in the NBA and NFL.Dr. Tywanna Smith has worked with more than 50 professional...
2024-11-0624 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastAre Leaders Born Or Made? w/ Lynell R. GreenWho decided that you are not leader nor can manage people?It's time to bust that myth and step into your superpower!Meet Lynell R. Green!Lynell is a Global Transformational Speaker, Engaging Leadership Workshop Facilitator, Executive Coach for Authentic Leadership and is on a mission to help you unleash your leadership!Lynell's journey has revolved around her deep passion for leadership, public speaking, and training. She is a sought-after executive coach and corporate trainer focusing on adaptability, growth, and empowering others.Lynell is committed to helping leaders expand...
2024-10-2834 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastLeadership Begins At Home w/ Scott J. AllenHow do you create future leaders?What role does modelling leadership at home play?Meet Scott J. Allen!Scott is a Leadership Development Consultant, Instructor, Speaker and Podcaster.He is an award-winning educator passionate about working with people at all levels and across industries. He serves as an instructor in SMU’s Cox School of Business Executive Education and spent more than 17 years as a professor of management. He also serves as a leadership consultant with Winding River Consulting. His areas of expertise include leader development, the future of work, and ex...
2024-10-2132 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Be Happy w/ Matt O'NeillWhy are we all chasing happiness instead of living it?Meet Matt O'Neill.Matt O’Neill is a dynamic though leader who is on a mission to help people feel good.He is a celebrated Forbes Books author, the creator of multiple flourishing companies, and a devoted family man. His passion for helping people achieve true happiness shines through in his top-rated podcast, transformative coaching, and best-selling book.As CEO of Matt O’Neill Real Estate, he inspires a team of incredible people. The company is ranked as one of the top...
2024-10-1633 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastBecome The Most Trusted In Your Industry w/ Natalie Doyle OldfieldHow do you build trust with customers, team members and other stakeholders?Meet Natalie Doyle Oldfield!Natalie is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Trainer and Thought Leader.She is the president of Success Through Trust and the leading expert on how companies grow revenue by creating trusted relationships with customers and employees. Natalie is the author of two books on trust: The Power of Trust: How Top Companies Build, Manage and Protect It and a NEW book, Trusted. The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Business Growth. She has been na...
2024-10-0928 min
Management Development Unlocked - Management & Leadership TrainingThe Power of Soft Skills with Roberta NdlelaOn today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Roberta Ndlela to the show. Roberta is a member of the Zulu tribe in South Africa and grew up under the apartheid system. Apartheid ended when she was 18, and at 19, she began her corporate career in the transportation industry, where she honed her communication skills. Later, as she taught English in South Korea, Roberta recognized the value of adaptability. She credits her communication and adaptability skills for her success today.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Roberta Ndlela defines “soft skills” as human skills.Why you need...
2024-10-0825 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Set Up Your Home Studio w/ Junaid AhmedHow do you transform your content with a Pro Home Studio?What if your home studio could catalyze your content’s success?Meet Super Junaid Ahmed!Junaid Ahmed is a Tech Geek who loves helping people set up their Home Studios. He is also the host of the Hacks And Hobbies podcast where he invites like-minded entrepreneurs, speakers, writers, authors, actors, and producers and learns about their journey. The inspiration he got from Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Crush It! & Crushing It!” books led him to have 3 seasons of his podcast.It's no...
2024-10-0730 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastWhy Public Speaking Is An Important Skill w/ Stacey L. MillerWhy is public speaking such an important skill?Meet Stacey L. Miller!Stacey is a Best Selling Author, Founder CCA Media Academy, Student-Athlete Public Speaking and Media Trainer .Stacey is also a Professor of Communications and Engagement expert who teaches writing, coaches public speakers all around the world. Stacey is dedicated to the uplifting and empowerment of women and girls and supports them through membership, and community-based organizations.Stacey is uniquely qualified for Senior Managment Positions with Organizations that need to ignite internal and external communications programs.L...
2024-09-3029 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Raise Critical Thinkers w/ Katie TrowbridgeTeachers and parents - how can you raise critical thinkers?Meet Katie Trowbridge!Katie spent 25 years teaching high school English. She witnessed firsthand the decline in student engagement and the loss of passion for teaching among her own colleagues. Katie developed The CREATE Method with the help of some amazing teachers. Her goal was to create professional development and coaching that teachers actually want. Katie now brings the CREATE Method to schools, conferences, and teachers nationwide.Listen as Katie shares the following:- ways to increase student and...
2024-09-2530 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Take Advantage of AI w/ West StringfellowHow do you use AI to accelerate your business growth?Meet West Stringfellow!West led Amazon, PayPal, Target, Visa, and several startups through product launches and transformations with new technology, including AI/ML, for 20+ years. He sold his patented multi tenant marketplace platform powered by AI/ML to TargetWest launched the world 1st antifraud ML, digital video, and web services at AmazonHe has been a Startup Accelerator Leader who built and led accelerators at Techstars and Target, in addition to mentoring 100+ startups.As your innovation...
2024-09-2337 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastCareer Guidance For Young Professionals w/ Curtis ButlerHow can young professionals be adequately prepared for the workplace?Meet Curtis Butler!Curtis spent 30 years in finance as an investor and client-facing executive at industry-leading firms including J.P. Morgan, Jennison Associates, and an affiliate of Legg Mason. He has a keen understanding of what moves a resume to the top of the pile and what soft skills are required to stand out in an interview. Throughout his career, Curtis always made time for mentoring and has provided individualized coaching to scores of college and graduate students at his Alma maters, Union C...
2024-09-1831 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Fix A Toxic Work Environment w/ Kyle McDowellHow do you fix a toxic work culture?Meet Kyle McDowell!Kyle McDowell is a former corporate executive of 3 Fortune 10 firms turned bestselling Author, Speaker, and Leadership expert.From a tiny cubicle to leading 10s of 1000s of employees at some of the biggest companies in the world, to embarking on his life’s mission: cultivating and inspiring a world of WE-oriented leaders. Kyle is committed to ridding the corporate world of its toxic ways. He asserts that “The only way to build a Culture of Excellence is to Begin With WE. There is n...
2024-04-1042 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastCommunication Skills for Leadership Success w/ Dr. Carlos DavidovichHow do top-performing leaders differentiate themselves from the rest?Meet Dr. Carlos Davidovich!Dr. Davidovich is an Executive Coach, Neuromanagement Expert, Speaker, Author and International TEDx Speaker. He has extensive experience supporting the development of leaders and management teams alike on an international scale. Raised and educated in Argentina, he has been living and working between Europe, USA and Canada for over 20 years, where he has become an Executive Coach giving workshops and lectures on Neuromanagement, applying neuroscience in organizations and businesses. Currently, he resides in Madrid working with clients from all sorts of cultures...
2024-04-0536 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastLeading with Vulnerability and Authenticity w/ Sabine GedeonHow do you show up authentically as a leader?Meet Sabine Gedeon!Sabine is an Author, Speaker, Certified Coach and Consultant who guides professionals and entrepreneurs in transforming in leadership and in life. She also hosts the "She Leads Now" Podcast. Sabine is on a mission to ignite, empower, and equip leaders to fully step into their leadership identity, power, and ability, with Tools, Programs, and Coaching so you can create fulfillment in your life, career, and business.If you are ready to embrace growth and transform into the powerful leader you are...
2024-04-0329 min
Epic Vision Zone with Jane ApplegathCRACK THE CODE TO SUCCESS - Roberta NdlelaJohn Adair wrote: “Communication is the sister of leadership.” Something today’s guest knows all about.
Roberta hails from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, whose foundation is ‘Ubuntu,’ which means HUMANITY - ‘I am because you are.’
Roberta spent 15 years in corporate South Africa, where she realized that technical skills can only take you so far. It was during this time that she noticed several colleagues were overlooked for promotions, despite their noticeable technical skills.
Having worked in project teams that included engineers, transportation planners, environmental consultants, and urban planners, she quickly realized no one person can effectively lead such vari...
2024-04-0159 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastEmpathy Over Authority: Listening and Respect in Leadership w/ Dr. David L. Schreiner, Ph.D.How can leaders be the best part of their team's day?Meet Dr. David L. Schreiner, Ph.D.Dr. David is President / CEO at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital since 2011, Author of the best selling “Be The Best Part Of Their Day." He is on a mission to maximize your communication effectiveness to those who matter most. As a renowned expert on the topic, David has helped numerous executives enhance their communication skills and leadership abilities. He has written a book titled “Be The Best Part Of Their Day: Using Values-Based Leadership to Supercharge Your...
2024-04-0129 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Heal Your Triggers w/ Dr. Laura GrayeAre you ready to untangle the knots of your unconscious and harness the power of your intuition?Meet Dr. Laura Graye!Dr. Laura Graye is a cutting-edge innovator and researcher in the burgeoning field of vibrational medicine. Her gentle heart and boundless energy guides clients from life-limiting beliefs and experiences to a healthier and more purposeful sense of being by utilizing her powerful intuitive capabilities, her knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and neuropsychology, and her comprehension of the quantum human experience.In a riveting conversation that intertwines metaphysics with the art of communication...
2024-03-2945 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastOvecome Adversity w/ Michael W. AllisonHow do you recover after losing everything?Meet Michael W. Allison!Michael is the CEO & Founder of The Adversity Academy and shares his powerful story of overcoming so much in his life, including being shot, having his friend killed right in front of him and 2 divorces under his belt.Discover the power of resilience and transformation with Michael W. Allison on the Speaking and Communicating Podcast!In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Michael W. Allison, military veteran, author, podcast host, and founder of The Adversity Academy. Michael's life story is...
2024-03-2527 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Apply for a Board of Directors Seat w/ Debra BoggsElevate Your Executive Presence and Secure That Coveted Board Seat...Meet Debra Boggs!Are you an accomplished executive eyeing a seat at the boardroom table? In this compelling episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Ndlela sits down with Debra Boggs, a luminary in executive career growth and member of the Forbes Business Council. Debra shares her expertise on the nuanced differences between C-suite leadership and board advisement, offering a masterclass on how to pivot your resume and personal brand from an action-oriented doer to a strategic influencer.Discover the secrets...
2024-03-2027 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastEmotional Regulation and Brain Health w/ Dr. Rebecca JacksonWhy do you feel tired and struggle to emotionally regulate?Meet Dr. Rebecca Jackson!Dive deep into the intricacies of the human brain with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a seasoned brain health expert with over 15 years as Chief Program Officer at Brain Balance. In this eye-opening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, Host Roberta Ndlela engages with Dr. Jackson in a conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of attention, cognition, and emotional well-being. Discover how today's technology-driven lifestyle impacts our brain's development and learn practical strategies for enhancing emotional regulation—not through behavior tactics, bu...
2024-03-1838 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastWhy You Fail To Attract Clients w/ Jonathan PritchardAre you communicating in your client's language?Meet Jonathan Pritchard!Unlock the secrets of effective communication and persuasion with Jonathan Pritchard, a master of leveraging psychology in business and public speaking. In this episode Jonathan delves into the art of understanding and articulating your audience's needs better than they can themselves. Discover how to diagnose the real issues plaguing your clients, craft compelling messages that resonate, and ensure your solutions stick. He also shares his unique perspective on negotiation, drawing from his experience as a mentalist, and offers invaluable advice for avoiding the p...
2024-03-1145 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastDifficult Conversations w/ Lakia ElamHow do you navigate difficult conversations?Meet Lakia Elam!Lakia is a Human Resources (HR) veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She specializes in DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), hiring, communication, and culture building. As the founder of her own HR firm, Magnificent Differences Consulting, she is particularly passionate about building workplace cultures that thrive off of diversity. Lakia emphasizes the importance of having conversations - particularly difficult and uncomfortable conversations - about diversity in the workplace. Lakia can draw on her experience leading clients through these conversations t...
2024-03-0438 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastThe Key To A Happy Marriage w/ Kathryn and Cass MorrowAre you happily married or co-existing as roommates?Meet Kathryn and Cass Morrow!In this heartfelt and transformative episode of Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we dive into the depths of marital struggles and the power of communication with marriage coaches Kathryn and Cass Morrow. Their story is one of raw vulnerability, as they recount the journey from a tumultuous relationship marred by emotional turmoil to a loving and blissful union. Through their candid conversation with Host Roberta Ndlela, the Morrows shed light on the dangers of unspoken covert contracts, the impact of cognitive distortions, and...
2024-02-2845 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastAre You Drowning In Student Loan Debt? w/ Shellee HowardIs College for everyone?Meet Shellee Howard!Shellee is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and wrote a bestselling book on what it takes to send your kids to college without losing your money or your mind.In this enlightening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Angela welcomes Shellee Howard, the insightful founder of College Ready, to unravel the complexities of the college journey. Shellee, a Southern California native and a mother to a diverse and vibrant family, brings her passion for empowering teenagers globally to the forefront, sharing...
2024-02-2645 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastMental Health Awareness w/ Noel KoonsAre you struggling with your mental health? Are you feeling misunderstood or disconnected in your life? Meet Noel Koons, Counselor, MS, CMHCNoel is an experienced and empathetic Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He has worked doing one-on-one therapy, couples counseling, as well as working with struggling adolescents and families in wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding school, and residential treatment settings.He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Noel loves working with adults, teens, and families. Inspiring effort and transformations are what continually draw me to...
2024-02-2146 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastLeverage Your Personal Brand w/ Chase NeelyHow do you unleash Your Brand's Potential?Meet Chase Neely!Chase is the President and Co-Founder of Leverage Brands. He works with book and music publishing companies, artist and author management companies, tech start-ups, recording artists, songwriters, athletes, actors, and authors, including two New York Times Bestselling authors, allowing each the capacity to express their creativity and vision across all media.In a world where your personal brand can make or break your professional journey, understanding how to leverage it is key. Join us on this enlightening episode of the Speaking and Communicating...
2024-02-1934 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastWhy Your Employees Are Not Engaged w/ Tony ChatmanAre you ready to illuminate your workplace culture and transform it into a beacon of engagement and inclusion?In this enlightening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Ndlela sits down with Tony Chatman, the dynamic CEO and founder of Tony Chatman Enterprises. With a motto of "Light Up Your Culture," Tony is on a mission to help organizations create environments where every employee feels seen, valued, and heard—because when they do, they shine their brightest.Key Points:- The true meaning of being "seen" in the workplace- The sh...
2024-02-1222 minSpeaking and Communicating Podcast'Know, Like and Trust' is Killing Your Business w/ Brian K. McNeillAre you struggling to close sales and feel like the age-old advice of "Know, Like, and Trust" is failing you?Prepare to have your perspective revolutionized!Meet Brian K. McNeill!Welcome to the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, where your host, Roberta Ndlela, ushers you into the world of effective communication skills crucial for career growth and leadership development. If you're eager to share your communication hurdles on our show, check out the show notes to book a spot with Roberta. Remember to leave a rating and review on Apple and Spotify after tuning...
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The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki NoethlingRoberta Ndlela on Why the Smartest Do Not Get PromotedSubscribe to Our PodcastIn this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling engages in a captivating conversation with Roberta Ndlela, a seasoned professional hailing from the Zulu tribe in South Africa. Rooted in the philosophy of ‘Ubuntu,’ meaning humanity – ‘I am because you are,’ Roberta draws on her 15-year corporate career to emphasize the limitations of technical skills in career progression. The episode explores the theme of “Why the Smartest Don’t Get Promoted,” shedding light on the indispensability of soft skills for career success.
Throughout the interview, Roberta shares her journey and high...
2024-01-2934 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastBuyology: Why We Buy What We Buy w/ Tonya WhiteUnlock the Secrets of Financial Fluency and Effective Communication!In this eye-opening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, join us as we delve into the intricate relationship between financial literacy and communication skills with our esteemed guest, Tonya White, straight from the vibrant city of San Francisco. Tanya is not just a financial educator and coach but also a pioneer in the field, with a unique approach to finance that she terms "biology" – the science of buying behavior.Tune in as Tanya enlightens us on the key aspects of our personal relationship with money, ho...
2024-01-2535 minManagement Development Unlocked - Management & Leadership TrainingThe Power of Soft Skills with Roberta NdlelaOn today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Roberta Ndlela to the show. Roberta is a member of the Zulu tribe in South Africa and grew up under the apartheid system. Apartheid ended when she was 18, and at 19, she began her corporate career in the transportation industry, where she honed her communication skills. Later, as she taught English in South Korea, Roberta recognized the value of adaptability. She credits her communication and adaptability skills for her success today.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Roberta Ndlela defines “soft skills” as human skills.Why you need...
2023-12-2625 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastTrust Building Through Communication w/ Regina HuberHow do you build trust through communication? How is a message received when there is no trust?Meet Regina Huber!Regina is a Transformational Leadership Coach who also specializes in Conversational Intelligence. She is the Founder of Transform Your Performance and helps leaders enhance their presence & skills, and get recognition & promotions, while living a freakin' amazing life. She coaches & trains in English, German, Portuguese, Spanish.Regina worked with the Boston Consulting Group and led global teams. She works with value-driven leaders who are ready to step into the next level of their leadership...
2023-11-2038 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastPersuasive Storytelling from a Former Prosecutor w/ Laurie GilbertsonHow do you become persuasive and creative in your presentations?Meet Laurie Gilbertson!Laurie is a former prosecutor, television legal analyst and legal educator who formed Tribeca Blue Consulting to bring her unique skills and passion for teaching to help professionals communicate better. She achieves this by combining her lawyer’s attention to detail, the insider’s tips and tricks she learned during a decade spent in New York City courtrooms and the expertise she gained while helping the nation’s top attorneys and judges develop and present compelling material. She helps her individual and group c...
2023-11-1542 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastThe COVID-19 Recovery Program w/ Mark V. SmithHow do we recover from the challenges we faced during the COVID-19 pandemic? Especially with regards to job losses?Meet Mark V. Smith!Mark is the Co-ordinator of Workforce Development Economic Recovery Program in Prince George's County in Maryland State. 'Employ Prince George' is the bridge between the job seeker and the potential employer. He is also a TEDx Speaker, a former Admissions Manager since the 90s, helping students chart their career course. He has been an award-winning STRIVE Trainer at the Center for Urban Families.Mark is also the Host of "The...
2023-11-1338 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Be a Servant Leader w/ Marten NinerWhy is it crucial to become a servant leader?Meet Marten Niner!Marten is an Accomplished Executive, Serial Entrepreneur and Executive Life & Leadership Coach. He is also a Team Builder, Board Member, Speaker, Improvisationalist, and Musician. His motto is #yesismorefun.Marten is gifted with a natural aptitude for servant leadership born out of his deep care for others. Now an ICF certified professional coach, Marten brings a background as diverse as his interests. On this episode, he takes us through his transformational journey of how a leader influenced him through his actions, which...
2023-11-0834 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Sell Without Selling w/ Valeria GrunbaumHow do you sell without selling? Why do so many dislike the sales process?Meet Valeria Grunbaum!Valeria is the Founder of the International Business Academy in Miami. She is a Speaker, Trainer and Coach who helps organizations with Sales, Leadership and Communication Skills. She has been in Sales for over 30 years.Valeria believes that without sales, there is no business. Yet, over the years she has met countless business owners who don’t consider themselves salespeople. Some might even say they dislike it, or weren’t born to do sales. However, the real...
2023-11-0639 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Work for NASA w/ Donald G. JamesDoes being the smartest astronaut make you successful at NASA?Meet Donald G. James!Donald developed an early interest in aviation and international affairs due to his frequent travels with his parents to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The experience of living in developing countries and a desire to solve problems of destitution inspired him to pursue International Relations and Economic Development academically, though he never lost his interest in aerospace. After graduate school, Donald applied to and was accepted into the Presidential Management Intern program at NASA, beginning at NASA’s Goddard Sp...
2023-11-0151 min
De Facto LeadersHow to read the room, speak with confidence, and sell your ideas (with Roberta Ndlela)If you want to learn how to present information to school boards, administration, or other leadership or land more speaking engagements, you won’t want to miss this episode! Reading the room is an essential life skill, whether we’re talking about a child navigating recess, or an adult trying to navigate the workplace.For kids, this skill will impact their ability to succeed academically and make friends.For an adult, it not only impacts their relationships, but their ability to get a job, keep the job, and be successful in that job.Tha...
2023-11-011h 03Speaking and Communicating PodcastLearn to Lead w/ Eric GirardHow do new managers transform from high-performing individual contributors to great people managers?Meet Eric Girard!Eric is Founder of Girard Training Solutions, an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, global top 10% ranked podcast host and a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. He was once a new, poorly prepared manager who did everything wrong. He vowed to work to overcome his deficiencies and help ensure those who came after me didn’t repeat those same mistakes. He is now on a mission to help new managers not just survive, but thrive in their new role. He has 30 years’ expe...
2023-10-3029 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Heal Anxiety w/ Benjy ShererWhat exactly causes anxiety? Why do you suffer from it after so many years?Meet Benjy Sherer!Benjy is an emotional wellness coach and author of 'Feelings First Shadow Work' and '10 Mind Hacks for Quicker Emotional Healing'. He teaches self-love and shadow work, to show people how to master their emotions as quickly, easily, and painlessly as possible.Benjy's unique methods help people bypass their logical brains and connect directly to their emotions to release past trauma, limiting beliefs, and self harming patterns without needing to focus on all of the past...
2023-10-251h 11
21st Century Expression with Marty Education027 How YOU Can Communicate Successfully | Roberta NdlelaIn today's exciting episode, we're joined by Roberta Ndlela, whose primary focus in life is helping professionals develop the necessary public speaking and soft skills to maximize their career success!
We dive into the fascinating topics of active listening, asking questions, and being empathetic as the key principles to communicate successfully, both in your career and personal life.
Roberta also shares her English teaching experience, reminding us that English isn't BETTER, and no-one, not even natives, are PERFECT!
Join us for today's episode and you'll come out knowing exactly how YOU can communicate s...
2023-10-2456 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Read People w/ Alan StevensHow do you use facial profiling to understand others?Meet Alan Stevens!Alan is a Sydney native who is a Profiling and Communications Specialist. He helps people build stronger relationships by understanding others and themselves better. Alan is the Founder of The Campfire Project and the WeTogether Initiative which brings everyone together to share their stories without fear of judgment and feeling part of a community.Listen as Alan shares what facial profiling tells us about people's personalities. Having been interviewed on numerous Australian TV networks, his expertise can be used to build...
2023-10-2347 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastSpeak Like a Leader w/ Bonnie GrossHow do you speak and present like a leader?Meet Bonnie Gross!Bonnie Gross is an executive speaking coach who uses the science of Speech Pathology, mindset work and powerful speaking techniques to help top-tier leaders become the most memorable people in the room.Bonnie founded The Speech Science Academy. Through SpeechScience, Bonnie delivers keynotes and training in EXECUTIVE speaking mastery, accent reduction, public speaking and more to individuals, teams, and leaders worldwide. Bonnie’s programs challenge leaders’ fears, worries, and long-held beliefs about public speaking to transform how they deliver their message to t...
2023-10-1842 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence w/ Robert DilenschneiderDo you use your power to feed your ego or to positively influence others?Meet Robert Dilenschneider!Robert is the Founder and Principal of the Dilenschneider Group, headquartered in New York and Chicago. Prior to forming his own firm, he served as President and CEO of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991, tripling that Firm's revenues to nearly $200 million and delivering more than $30 million in profit.Experienced in a number of communications disciplines, Robert is frequently called upon by the media to provide commentary and strategic public relations insights on major news stories...
2023-10-1629 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow to Engage and Motivate Your Employees w/ Antoni LacinaiHow do you effectively engage your employees to realize optimum results?Meet Antoni Lacinai!Antoni is an international speaker, author and thought leader on leadership communication, employee engagement and customer experience. He is a global keynote speaker on super-engagement at work and also a #1 Amazon bestselling author and co-author, with 14 books under his belt.Since leaving corporate, Antoni has been coaching leaders and teams worldwide, and found that so many leaders struggle to make an impact. After years of research, he developed a unique blueprint of communication insights for leaders and team members...
2023-10-1143 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastThe 5 Love Languages Explained w/ Paul ZolmanHow do we demonstrate Love, - All day, Every day!We all want to be loved, but have you ever considered the way you love others can actually transform YOUR life? The Role of Love is a resource you need to help you in your relationships and life.Meet Paul Zolman!Paul Zolman shares his honest journey of overcoming an abusive childhood and how he found love to be the light that illuminated the path. Love plays a vital role in the quality of life. Join Paul on this journey and discover
2023-10-0946 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastLessons from The Lion King w/ John WatkisHow do you train your voice for stage presence and audience connection?Meet Voice Over Artist John Watkis!John Watkis has a solid background in speechwriting and stage performance. John is a professional entertainer who was the first Canadian-born actor to play “Mufasa” in the Disney musical, “The Lion King.” He is an international speaker, speechwriter, and public speaking coach who helps leaders find their rhythm when they get up to speak. John’s been in the speaking and coaching business for over 20 years. In addition to delivering keynote speeches and workshops in six countri...
2023-10-0445 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastCommunicating Change in the Workplace w/ Jacqueline FarringtonHow best can leaders communicate change to their teams?Meet Jacqueline Farrington!Jacqueline Farrington engages with C-suite and emerging leaders to shape and build their presence and performance by transforming how they communicate and how they are perceived.Recognized for her expertise and passion around helping individuals and teams improve communication and performance, she helps organizations with building strategies and programs that increase inclusion and employee engagement. She consistently delivers measurable results in complex situations by using evidence-based strategies from neuroscience and communications science. On this episode, Jacqueline shares insights from...
2023-10-0240 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastThe Alter Ego Project w/ Meg NimanWhat is The Alter Ego Project? How can it help you?Meet Meg Niman!Meg spent 17 years in product design for big corporations like MicroSoft and Fitbit. She has a background in teaching and has always had a love for helping people become their best selves.While building her consulting business, she found that she needed to bring her alter ego to contract negotiations. She created this alter ego who would show up to these meetings being more assertive and embracing other necessary character traits to be successful.On this episode...
2023-09-2745 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastSecrets to Success from a Chief of Staff w/ Emily SanderHow can you take your career, leadership and business to the next level?Meet Emily Sander!Emily is a C-Suite Executive turned ICF-certified leadership coach. She has authored 2 books on leadership. Her illustrious career includes Microsoft, Amazon and several startups. She was one of the first to test the original Kindle device. These experiences gave her in-depth, practical insights into leadership and business.On this episode, Emily shares the practical and necessary tools she gives to her clients who need help with leading their teams, communicating complex and difficult situations and h...
2023-09-2541 min
Soft As SteelRoberta Ndlela: Don’t Hide YouIn this podcast episode, the host, Dennis Duran, introduces his guest, Roberta Ndlela, and they discuss the importance of soft skills and effective communication in the workplace. Roberta shares her career journey and emphasizes the need for engineers to develop their soft skills, as they are often promoted based on technical abilities but struggle with communication and management skills. They also discuss the challenges faced by engineers in South Africa during the transition from apartheid. The conversation then shifts to the topics of diversity and inclusion, self-awareness, and the significance of speaking up and being authentic in professional settings.
2023-08-2936 minSpeaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Give A Killer Presentation w/ David DoerrierAre you tired of monotonous and unengaging presentations?Meet David Doerrier!David is on a mission to empower brilliant minds to deliver captivating presentations that engage and don't overwhelm their audience. He is a Public Speaker and Facilitator. His motto is "Talking and telling ain't training or selling". David is also a retired Air Force Veteran.David shares techniques and strategies to wow, inspire, and connect like never before! He helps you make your voice heard and your message engaging and unforgettable. He grew up shy not wanting to speak. With a radio...
2023-08-1441 min
The Drop In CEORoberta Ndlela: The Most Essential Soft Skills for Career SuccessIn this episode Roberta Ndlela shares her experience as a transportation economist and management expert in South Africa. Listen in as Deborah and Roberta discuss the importance of soft skills in career success, adaptability in a changing world, and the need for authentic communication. They also explore the power of storytelling and overcoming the fear of making mistakes while speaking. Roberta shares how she helps tech professionals improve their communication skills. Roberta Ndlela hails from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, where the foundation of 'Ubuntu'—meaning humanity—shapes her worldview. Growing up in an envir...
2023-07-1035 min
Hiberno StoriesUbuntu with Roberta NdlelaSawubona! Christine introduces you to Roberta Ndlela, Public Speaking Coach, Soft Skills Trainer and the host of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast based in Chicago, Illinois. Originally from South Africa of the Zulu tribe, Roberta moved from a corporate career to teaching communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to managers from a technical base to empower them to connect to their teams using her unique experience and culture to inform and inspire.Roberta's Podcast: The Speaking and Communicating PodcastSupport the PodcastInstagramChristine Mullaney is a TEDx speaker, Podcast...
2023-07-0459 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastCreative Ways To Empower Your Team w/ Dave CollinsHow can teams collaborate seamlessly in the hybrid work environment?Dave is a nationally recognized trainer, facilitator and speaker. He is the Founder and CEO of Oak and Reeds, which offers practical communication training to clients including Lyft, Nike, CBRE, the Kellogg School of Management and more. He is also an Executive Coach and specializes in soft skills.The Oak and Reeds team trains individuals and teams in the art of communication, collaboration and facilitation. The team provides practical business training in effective, affordable and fun formats. This they do by combining roven learning strategies w...
2023-03-2231 min
Speak With Power213. Become an Eloquent Speaker with Roberta NdlelaCan you call yourself an ELOQUENT speaker? And what does it even mean? Should we use long beautiful words and myriads of synonyms? Tune into my conversation with Roberta Ndlela and you'll know the answer. You will learn: How to read the room How to engage the audience How to get better at being spontaneous Why soft skills are crucial for everyone How to be an eloquent speaker Mistakes people make when speaking Roberta Ndlela is a public speaking coach and keynote speaker. 15 years of corporate experience working with engineers opened her eyes to ho...
2022-12-0244 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Get Rid Of Stress And Anxiety w/ Maja MillerAre you suffering from stress, anxiety and burnout? Do you go through the anxiety, depression and burnout cycle? Are all these are caused by hard work or other external circumstances? How does your gut affect your mental health, energy levels and overall health?Maja Miller is the Founder of Maja Miller Wellness, a metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic practitioner who helps busy professionals understand the root cause of their health symptoms through the use of clinical labs and create tailored protocols to reverse them. Most of her clients are busy women who optimize their h...
2022-11-2833 min
Reiki Radio PodcastCommunication and Wellness, with Roberta NdlelaHappy Monday, Alchemist!There’s a lot of talk and focused healing on throat chakra energy. Many people find themselves exploring challenges around how and what they say or avoid expressing. The reason this is so important is because our communication impacts every aspect of life and reveals a lot about our relationships to ourselves.Today you will meet Roberta Ndlela. She will help you understand how interactions in your childhood point to how you communicate today. You will also learn ways to communicate more effectively, which is in direct correlation with your self-healing work.
2022-11-281h 05
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow Successful Leaders Communicate Effectively w/ Joel SilverstoneWhat is your intention when communicating?Joel Silverstone is a Senior Professional Skills Facilitator and Coach at The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company. He has been in the business for over 2 decades and helps leaders in big corporations and conferences communicate effectively with their teams in order to realize exponential success. Joel also hosts The Great Canadian Leadership Podcast where leaders share their 'failures' and lessons learned from that. Joel helps organizations master the pivotal, turnaround moment in conversations so that they can reach a point of collaboration and eventually trust. Now more than ever...
2022-10-1332 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Find Happiness Within Yourself w/ Collette GeeHow do you communicate with yourself? How healthy is your inner dialogue and is it serving you?Collette Gee is a Relationship Coach, Author and Speaker who has had to find her 'happily' by realizing that the damage she was doing to herself stemmed from the dialogue she had within. She has helped thousands by sharing her experiences, the previous abusive marriages she endured and how she found her happily. She offers dating and relationship help through seminars, workshops, coaching and relationship enhancement trainings to help women and men succeed in any relationship; be it...
2022-10-0935 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow Leaders Can Strengthen Their Teams w/ David Blake, Ph.D.How do you build and strengthen your team since the pandemic? Are the attitudes adopted during The Great Resignation still at play?David Blake, Ph.D. is the owner and founder of Building Forward Now, Inc. He started his company with the vision to inspire change and purpose in everyone so they can make a difference in the lives of others. With over 40 years of leadership experience, he has created a company dedicated to people and their individual growth and development.Throughout those 40 years, he worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well...
2022-10-0629 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Be Edu-taining In Keynotes And Presentations w/ Geoffrey KleinAre you an entrepreneur struggling to use the power of story to communicate your message?Meet Geoffrey Klein!Geoffrey Klein is the President and CEO of Nine Dots Media. He helps entrepreneurs communicate better through the power of story. He help brands connect with their audience through visual 👀 storytelling, creating awesome animation and vibrant videos. The inner child in us wants to have fun and it has been scientifically proven that we retain more information when we learn in a fun, engaging way.Geoffrey’s career over the last 25 years has been...
2022-10-0328 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Succeed At Companies Like Google w/ Roberta NdlelaGoogle embarked on Project Oxygen in 2013. They spent 12 months researching data collected from 10,000 managers in order to establish what the most important qualities of their top employees were. Surprisingly, STEM expertise came in dead last.The 7 top characteristics of success at Google are soft skills and they are:- being a good coach- communication skills- possessing insight- empathy- critical thinking- problem solver- making connectionsListen as I discuss these, why each one is critical to your success and how you can...
2022-09-2916 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Navigate A Global Workplace w/ Peter YawitzHow do you navigate a global workplace? How do you deal with working in different cultures, languages and traditions? How do you incorporate those differences in a multi-cultural workplace?Peter Yawitz, is a business consultant, author, and podcaster that specializes in workplace dynamics. He specializes in coaching graduates on workplace communication culture for global organizations. His popular YouTube channel, "Someone Else's Dad" addresses a myriad of questions that Peter receives from all walks of life regarding workplace etiquette. He gives audiences practical advice on how to communicate effectively in today’s multi-generational and multi-cultural business environment....
2022-09-2532 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Resolve Conflict In 90 Seconds w/ Doug NollEver heard of 'ethic labeling' during a conflict? How do you deescalate a conflict situation in 90 seconds?Douglas E. Noll, J.D., M.A. is a full-time peacemaker and mediator who specializes in difficult and complex conflicts. He speaks about and teaches people how to solve difficult, intractable, and highly emotional problems. He was a business and commercial trial lawyer for 22 years before turning to leadership development, problem-solving, and peacemaking. Doug is many things to many people. He is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, mediator, best-selling author, trainer, coach, and speaker. He has worked in places as diverse a...
2022-09-0829 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Become A Software Engineer w/ Bobby DorlusWhat qualities do you need to have in order to be a successful software engineer? Are technical skills enough to maximize your career success?J. Bobby Dorlus (Bobby D) is the Founder and Principal of The Tech Hustle. He is also a Global Speaker and ex-Twitter Staff Engineer. He is a seasoned Engineer and Motivational Speaker with 20+ years of experience in technology and engineering. Specializing in the practices of site reliability engineering (SRE) with an emphasis on hyper-scale distributed infrastructure. He has experienced the good, the great and has had a lot of eye-openers. He...
2022-09-0531 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Speak With Power w/ Natasha BazilevychHow do you speak with power?How can you use public speaking to reach your audacious goals?Natasha Bazilevych, a Public Speaking coach & trainer, speaker, marathoner, founder, and President at ChangeView Academy. She is also host of the "Speak With Power" podcast where shares tips on what it takes to be an exceptional public speaker. In 2016 with the help of several investors, she created a US-based corporation ChangeView, Inc. in order to offer her services globally.Now she educates and inspires entrepreneurs and executives to develop presentation skills and speak with power so...
2022-09-0129 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Become A Successful UI/UX Designer w/ Trevor AlexanderWhat if you didn't have to rely on a portfolio or resume to get work as a UI / UX designer? What if you didn't need to write out yet another case study to prove your capability and worth?Meet Trevor Alexander!Imagine having a network of advocates who are always excited to bring you on board to help craft designs for their next business adventure.Trevor Alexander's book, "An Ugly Design Career" draws on his 16 years of experience to provide intuitive but uncommon advice for how to create a UI / UX design career...
2022-08-2927 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastReal Estate Investing for Athletes, Entrepreneurs and Busy Professionals w/ Yannik Cudjoe-VirgilDo you know how to get started investing in real estate?Why do so many athletes struggle with maintaining financial freedom after retirement?Yannik Cudjoe-Virgil is a retired NFL linebacker for the Tennessee Titans and now Principal at Merlynn Acquisitions - a Baltimore-based real estate investment management firm, focused on value-add and opportunistic commercial real estate investments that yields strong risk-adjusted returns. Yannik began his commercial real estate journey in 2019 as an Asset Manager by trade for both institutional and retail private equity firms, with portfolio values of over $2B+. He is also...
2022-08-2528 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Bring Out Your Boldest, Natural, Most Authentic Voice w/ Susan MurphyHow do you bring out your bold, authentic, powerful voice?Susan Murphy helps broadcasters work better through voice and writing. She also helps news directors to work smarter by working with their broadcasters. After more than 40 years on-air, in production, and as a college professor, she created VOSOT to work with young broadcasters and help them bring their careers to the next level. She typically works one-on-one with clients over the course of 3 hours to strengthen their on-air voice and presence to make them more effective reporters and anchors. Working with young minds, hearts, and...
2022-08-2230 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastConnection Not Perfection When Communicating w/ Lindsay McMahonAre you feeling stuck with your English? Meet Lindsay McMahon and her team at All Ears English!Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. They created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English.Throw away your boring old textbook! You should feel inspired when you learn English. Lindsay and her team believe the purpose of learning English is to connect with people. Don’t get stuck in perfection by focusing on your mistakes. They are here to help you rela...
2022-08-1533 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Teach Kids Beyond The Pandemic w/ Tammy HaddadHow did parents cope with their children's education during the pandemic?What challenges were faced by children and how did it affect their learning and creativity?Tammy Haddad is a STEAM educator, curriculum writer and kids podcast host. She is an Elementary School teacher who entered her profession just as the covid-19 pandemic put a spanner in the works. Tammy is a third-generation Navajo educator. Her grandmother taught on the reservation, her mom teaches special education and then, she became a teacher too. She graduated with an honors B.A. in Elementary Education a...
2022-08-1127 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Manage Your Manager w/ Coach Jackie RossAre you a leader or entrepreneur who is struggling with uncertainty in your career or business? How do you manage up when faced with challenges involving your leaders?Jacqueline C. Ross, affectionately known by her clients as Coach Jackie, is a Career Development Coach, a former mental and behavioral therapist who worked with troubled youth and author of "Managing Up: How To Manage Your Manager". She had been in Human Resources for over 2 decades.Coach Jackie started her professional career, 25+ years ago, in the mental health field. She transitioned into human resources and now has h...
2022-08-0727 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Inspire Through Visual Storytelling w/ Jude CharlesYour story is waiting to be told!Jude Charles is a filmmaker, author and keynote speaker whose mission is to empower entrepreneurs to leverage the power of storytelling to scale their businesses. He helps entrepreneurs make money by using the power of storytelling.As a kid, Jude remembers his dad loved watching shows like NYPD Blue and Nash Bridges. Years later, Jude realized that these shows taught him about the craft of storytelling. He learned how to search for clues, how to be relentless in solving the puzzle, how to look beneath the surface. They...
2022-08-0435 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastThe Power To Speak Naked w/ Tyler FoleyDoes your stomach do somersaults every time you need to speak to more than one person? Are your incredible ideas the best-kept secret around because you dread sharing your thoughts at meetings? Meet Sean Tyler Foley!Tyler is a keynote speaker, speaker trainer and author of "The Power To Speak Naked" asserts that everyone has been a public speaker before, they just didn't know it at the time. His book is basically the manual or training course that he uses to coach his clients. Listen to his radical take on the psychology behind stage fright...
2022-07-3136 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Find Your Life Purpose And Live Your Mission w/ Dr Jackie LauHow do you establish what your life purpose is?What is your mission? Do you know the reasons why you are here? How can you start on a path to find out?Dr. Jackie Lau is a Strategic Interventionist, Neuroscientist, Spirituality / Relationship Coach, Author, Speaker, Breakthrough Specialist and an award-winning international life coach, who is fascinated with human behaviors and the mechanisms underlying our mental and emotional states. With a deep appreciation for the integrative approach of modern psychology, neuroscience and spirituality, Jackie is a top life coach in Australia and has co-created with people...
2022-07-2427 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow To Heal Yourself w/ Dr. Victor ManzoDo you have the power to heal your life and create your dream life?Dr. Vic Manzo is a Business Success Coach, Host of The Mindful Experiment Podcast, 3X Author and Chiropractor. He teaches business owners how to end burnout, work less, make more without the grind/hustle and sacrifice. Dr. Vic busts the myth that you need to grind and hustle while sacrificing your time with loved ones in order to be successful. Hard work = more success. If this was true, the majority of business owners would be massively successful, working less and enjoying...
2022-07-2123 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastBullying In The Workplace w/ Catherine Mattice"Workplace Bullying: what can you do?"What are the signs of workplace bullying? Catherine Mattice - CEO & Founder of Civility Partners, is a Workplace Bullying Expert and Toxic Environment Coach. She coaches leaders on how to deal with these situations in order to create a healthy work environment for all. If you've ever been bullied at work, listen to all the necessary procedures she recommends you follow to build a business case and work towards a solution. Civility Partners, an HR consulting firm focused specifically on helping organizations create respectful and positive workplace cultures.
2022-07-1725 min
The Solomon Tention PodcastEpisode 48: A Conversation w/ Roberta NdlelaRoberta Ndlela, Public Speaker, Coach, and Consultant joins the podcast to empower millennials in a discussion about public speaking, communication, codeswitching and so much more!
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2022-01-1423 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastHow Communication Skills Get You Promoted w/ Oliver SiegelWhy do colleagues who are not as smart get promoted over you?Oliver Siegel is the CEO & Founder of enolve - a company that develops problem-solving software and tech for collaborations and innovation. He helps company leaders accelerate growth & improve organizations through innovative problem-solving. On this episode, Oliver interviews Roberta Ndlela on how improving your communication skills help you accelerate your career and get your promoted. You may not be the smartest, but be visible by speaking up more and being willing to do presentations at work.Listen as Roberta shares:...
2021-11-0719 min
Speaking and Communicating PodcastTrailerWelcome to the Speaking and Communicating Podcast . I am your host Roberta Ndlela.This is a trailer that introduces the podcast and what to look forward to in the upcoming episodes. This podcast is a platform for sharing valuable tips and expertise on how to improve communication skills, both personally and professionally. Soft skills (or rather human-centered skills) in the workplace are becoming more crucial. They almost rank as high as technical skills. Developing and mastering soft skills has proven to also improve the quality of personal relationships. My corporate and technical experience...
2021-10-1400 min