Episodes
Jan. 8, 2019
10: A Golden Globes Recap: Who was on message and who missed the mark
In this non-traditional Golden Globes recap, I’m looking at how the stars’ publicists did on one of the most important nights in Hollywood. More than 18 million people tuned in to the 2019 Golden Globes on Sunday night and I…
Jan. 1, 2019
09: How to Write a Hollywood Ending with your Internal Communications
Every business needs a foundation to communicate with its employees, which is why I brought Victoria Dew of Dewpoint Communications to talk about this critical piece of the communication puzzle. Victoria’s unique perspective…
Dec. 25, 2018
08: Top Communication Fails that Made Headlines in 2018
Communication fails are a starting point in talking about the importance of having a sound communication skill set. And there were a lot of them in 2018. It helps to know what mistakes look like so you can avoid them, and ev…
Dec. 18, 2018
07: Top Communication Wins that Made the Headlines in 2018
With the year coming to an end, this week's episode delves into ten communication wins of the year by the people, politicians, brands, and beer drinkers who made headlines and then made hay from an earlier challenge they fac…
Dec. 11, 2018
06: The State Funeral of President George H.W. Bush
As the country mourned the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush, former presidents, congressional leaders and figures from across the political spectrum gathered for his funeral at Washington National Cathedral. W…
Dec. 4, 2018
05: Just Listen! The Secret to Getting Through to Just About Anyone
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” - Stephen R. Covey. Are you really listening? One of the most valuable tools for communication is the ability to listen and und…
Nov. 27, 2018
04: How to Be a Great Conversationalist
With our daily communications frequently moving to the online world, we have forgotten some of the nuances of face to face interaction. Improving our conversation skills, both as a speaker and a listener, allows us to sharpe…
Nov. 19, 2018
03: Interview Secrets from the Other Side of the Desk. Lessons from Harvard Business School H.R.
Interviews don’t have to be stressful. Chances are you’ve been in many job interviews over the course of your career, and maybe even interviewed some candidates for your organization. Ellen Mahoney, chief human resources off…
Nov. 13, 2018
02: Um...So, Let's Discuss Filler Words
If you want to project confidence and competence, you need to eliminate filler words from your vocabulary. Filler words. They’re a pesky tic that everyone uses. But if overused, filler words can undermine the potential for y…
Nov. 13, 2018
01: Your Guide to Communication "Tells"
No matter your age or professional level, you need a guide to communication so you can be seen, heard and relevant. Today’s episode gives you the “tells.” Do you know that you can tell how old someone is just by how they com…