

Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast
Scott D'Amico
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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Jan 3, 2023 • 31min
Chris Hood: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Technology
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 Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Chris Hood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishood► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Dec 20, 2022 • 34min
Dr. Tom Tonkin: The Benefits of Idle Chitchat
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► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Dr. Tonkin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomtonkin► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Dec 6, 2022 • 38min
Kevin Wilde: The Leadership Superpower
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 chauffeur for the legendary Jack Welch. 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.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Kevin Wilde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwilde► Find our more about coachability at www.thecoachableleader.com► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Nov 22, 2022 • 32min
Stephan Wiedner: How to Put Empathy Into Practice
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.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Stephan Wiedner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiedner► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Nov 8, 2022 • 27min
Ginger Hardage: How to Build an Unstoppable Culture
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 prepare for an opposing viewpoint. 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.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Ginger Hardage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gingerhardage► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Oct 25, 2022 • 35min
Yewande Faloyin: Build Value Through Communication
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/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Yewande Faloyin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yewande-faloyin► Access Yewande's masterclass on how to increase your visibility and fast track your next promotion for free here: https://www.otitoleadership.com/getvisible► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Oct 11, 2022 • 43min
Anish Majumdar: Listen, Learn, and Help
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.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Anish Majumdar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishmajumdar► Connect with Anish at www.helloanish.com or https://www.tapthehiddenjob.market/asap► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Sep 27, 2022 • 28min
Johnny Crowder: Why Investing in Communication Skills Pays Dividends
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 more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Johnny Crowder on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnycrowder► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Sep 13, 2022 • 39min
Donna Loughlin: Work Hard and Be Nicer to People
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 Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Donna Loughlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnal2► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe

Aug 30, 2022 • 28min
Matt Baxter: People Are More Than a Resume
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 communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Alex Resnick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcbaxter► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com ► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills.- Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe