

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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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

Aug 16, 2022 • 29min
Carissa Karban: Listen to What's Not Being Said
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 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/carissakarban/► 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 2, 2022 • 28min
Carrie Fox: Soft Skills Are Power Skills
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 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://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Carrie Fox on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/► 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

Jul 19, 2022 • 35min
Alex Resnick: Strong Communication Skills Will Change Your Life
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 them.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://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Alex Resnick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alresnick/► 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


