Category: public speaking

Influence Challenge 2022

On today’s episode we’re ending the year on a high note and bringing forward the best 24-Hour Influence Challenges of ...
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Melinda Emerson, Small Biz Lady: Meaningful Networking and Conveying Confidence

This week Melinda Emerson shares how to communicate effectively as a small business owner. Listen in as Laura and Melinda ...
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Rachael Jones – CEO, Syntax, a Redesign Health Company: Stakeholder Messaging and Radical Accountability

This week Rachael Jones shares how her organization is turning stakeholders into teammates and making value-based care work for everyone ...
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Dave Rowan – CEO, BLOCS: Curating Stories and Fostering Donor Relationships

Donors create transformations in the lives of individuals they may never meet, making the process of tracking and curating stories ...
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Samantha Sayward – Senior Walk Director, the Alzheimer’s Association: Networking & Communicating Hope

Allocating corporate funds to causes can be critical for many nonprofit organizations. This week Samantha Sayward explains how an organization’s ...
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Communication Case Study: What We Can Learn From Debates

When politicians take the stage, there’s more at stake than votes. This week Laura breaks down the influential aspects of ...
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Jennifer Ewbank, Deputy Director for Digital Innovation at the Central Intelligence Agency: Building Trust in Leadership & Technology

Clarity and candor are the cornerstones of any great conversation, but for the CIA they are the critical link between ...
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Dr. Shannon Hader – Dean of American University School of International Service: Recognition & Impacting Humanity

Creating a workforce of individuals devoted to local and international issues is critical for global companies that want to impact ...
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Infotainment & Executive Presence

What makes a lasting impression on an audience? This week Laura reveals the truth behind “infotainment” and how to engage ...
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Dr. Vincent Racaniello, Host – Microbe TV, Inc.: Levity and Edutainment

How do you captivate an audience without overwhelming them with data? This week Dr. Vincent Racaniello shares how his passion ...
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Maude Le Roux, Founder – A Total Approach & The Maude Le Roux Online Academy: Trauma and Communicating Consent

The traumatic events of our world and how they impact us also influence our ability to communicate. This week Maude ...
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Liz Dow, CEO – LEADERSHIP Philadelphia: Storytelling and Organizational Culture

Understanding your audience’s needs begins with making connections between their current experiences and your unique skills. This week Liz Dow ...
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Mark Nikolich, CEO Braskem America: Comfort Zones & Engaging Your Audience

Mark Nikolich joins Laura to discuss how his organization prioritizes communication with team members and why he continues to focus ...
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David Marquet – Intent-Based Leadership Institute: Control and Team Performance

On this episode of Speaking to Influence, David Marquet shares how words impact team performance and why leadership should not ...
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Bill Sasso – Chairman, Stradley Ronon: Culture and Timing

On this episode of Speaking to Influence, Bill Sasso shares how his company focuses on cultivating a culture that fosters ...
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Lu Ann Cahn, Award-Winning Journalist: Storytelling and Interview Preparation

In this episode of Speaking to Influence, Lu Ann Cahn shares how to use storytelling to connect with your audience ...
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Steve Kirton, President, Circa Healthcare: Intercultural Communication and Visual Connection

In this episode, Steve Kirton explains how his company has utilized virtual communication as an opportunity to create deeper connections ...
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