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Throughout her decades-long career as an executive communication expert, Dr. Laura Sicola has been asked to share her knowledge in articles, podcasts, television interviews, and more. Get Laura's insights below.
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Mastering the Art of Executive Presence with Dr. Laura Sicola: Transforming Technical Expertise into Compelling Communication
Dr. Laura Sicola, a cognitive linguist and communications expert, visits the podcast to talk about how to be a better presenter and communicator. Laura’s work focuses on how to have better presence, telling stories, and connecting with your audiences. We talk about communication challenges like the “expert’s curse” and how developing your “executive presence” can command attention and build rapport.
Videos
Gurus and Gamechangers: How to Speak to Influence | Ep 054
Communication expert gives analysis of Harris-Trump debate
The Surprising Secret of Effective Communication – Dr. Laura Sicola | Redefining Wisdom. Ep. 025
Dr. Laura Sicola shares her insights into why people struggle with communicating and what holds them back when influencing others and helping them see their point of view. She also shares techniques on how to command a room, connect with others, and close the deal, regardless of the environment or relationship.
How To Talk So People Want To Listen
Own Your Career Interview with Dr. Laura Sicola
Dr. Laura Sicola Breaks Down The Presidential Debate
October 23, 2020 – President Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden took the stage in Nashville to discuss a wide range of issues plaguing the country right now. Now it’s time to look at **how they said it.
Leadership Communication Coach Laura Sicola joins us to break down the town halls
Oct. 16, 2020 – Laura Sicola breaks down the two presidential candidates in the latest town halls on PHL 17.
Dr. Sicola breaks down the debate performance of both Biden, Trump
Sep. 30, 2020 – Author of ‘Speaking to Influence' Dr. Laura Sicola explains which candidate performed strongest on the debate stage in Cleveland.
Watch on Fox News.
Five Tips for Running a Successful Video Conference
March 17, 2020 – When you're working in remote teams, video conferencing becomes the “new normal.” In this video Laura shares five key strategies.
How should 2020 Democrats establish credibility and a strong leadership image?
February 25, 2020 – Leadership communication coach Dr. Laura Sicola shares her expertise on Fox News about the last debate before Super Tuesday.
Communication Coach Breaks Down Democratic Debate
January 15, 2020 – Laura shares insights into the candidates' performance from debate round 7 with hosts Nick Foley and Kelsey Fabian on PHI17. Read full article.
Business Connections hosted by Carol Gable
Fox & Friends First (December 20, 2019)
Fox & Friends First (November 6, 2019)
NBC10 @Issue Which Candidates Broke Through in the Last Debate?
Renowned Communication Coach Explains How to Command a Room
October 3, 2019 – Are you a follower or a leader? Dr. Laura Sicola explains how to be a leader and command a room with hosts Demetria Green and Nick Foley. Read full article.
Press Conference Hosted by Jim DeLorenzo
Host Jim DeLorenzo talks with Laura about her journey and Speaking to Influence.
All About the…Mindset with Dr. Laura Sicola
Entrepreneur State of Mind with Dr. Laura Sicola
Speaking to Influence: Mastering your Leadership Voice
Connect to Success with Ashley Owens
That Sales Show with Donna Valente
Breaking the Rules: Ray, KC and Laura
Rainmaker's Roundup with Mark Iorio
Behind The Numbers with David Bookbinder
Fox Business Channel Interview: Spotlight Television with Jason Feinberg
Never give up! Laura coached Peter Ouko
Jackie Kotei Summit
Change the news for good! Overcome your fears of pubic speaking and more. CLICK HERE for online access to the Summit.
How to give a killer TED talk with Laura Sicola hosted by Connie Pheiff
Avoid the Conflict Not the Issue
Learn how people experience conflict differently, and three key steps to ensure that conflict doesn't turn into combat, resulting in mutually acceptable outcomes and keeping the relationship intact.
Don't have time to watch the full program? Here's a sneak peek at the three key steps to resolving a conflict peacefully and productively. >>CLICK HERE<<
Finding Your Fans, or Fanning the Flames: What does Leadership Sound Like?
Vocal Executive PHONE Presence
The Sound of Leadership at TEDxPenn
Vocal Empowerment for Women In Leadership
Podcasts & Radio
Mastering the Art of Executive Presence with Dr. Laura Sicola: Transforming Technical Expertise into Compelling Communication
Dr. Laura Sicola, a cognitive linguist and communications expert, visits the podcast to talk about how to be a better presenter and communicator. Laura’s work focuses on how to have better presence, telling stories, and connecting with your audiences. We talk about communication challenges like the “expert’s curse” and how developing your “executive presence” can command attention and build rapport.
From Classroom to Boardroom; Dr. Laura Sicola on Communication and Influence Strategies
Dethroning Your Inner Critic
Do More By Doing Less – Productivity and Time Management for Entrepreneurs
Dr. Laura Sicola – Speaking to Influence in Our Church
We’re pleased to have Dr. Laura Sicola on the podcast this week because communication is a common thread in the work of Advancing Our Church. Laura talks with us about communicating through storytelling, using common and accessible language with our audiences, and she touches on crisis communications. Laura also speaks about the importance of aligning our verbal messaging with our nonverbal cues, how to motivate and mobilize a board through your meetings (telling the story of the numbers), what vocal fry is, tips on Lectoring, tonality, the importance of using the right microphone and much more.
Commanding The Stage – with Dr Laura Sicola
Own Your Career Interview with Dr. Laura Sicola
Unlocking the Art of Storytelling in Public Speaking
Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Vocal Impact Productions, Dr. Laura Sicola. Laura introduced the three C's of vocal executive presence: commanding the room, connecting with the audience, and closing the deal.
Harvard Business Review: Women at Work
Executive presence is a mix of gravitas, communication skills, and appearance. But how do you learn to command a room if you only have a few opportunities to be in front of your colleagues, except for the occasional video call? This is the situation that one of our listeners is in. She joins Amy B and two other women who’ve each cultivated a strong executive presence, Megan Bock and Laura Sicola, to get advice on what hers can look and sound like.
Monday Morning Radio
Wickedly Smart Women with Anjel B. Hartwell
How Effective Leaders Speak to Influence—with Dr. Laura Sicola
Leaders & Legacies with Craig Andrews
Want to leave a positive and lasting mark on the world long after you’re gone? Start by taking an audience-centric approach in public speaking and marketing.
Marketing Boost Solutions By Marco Torres
Dr. Laura Sicola, Linguist Expert, discussing how C-Suite Leaders Effectively Communicate
On The Monica Sanford Show, Monica talks to local, national and international influential leaders in business, politics and community life.
Gaining Influence: Closing the Gap Between What You Say and What Others Hear
March 7, 2020 – Leadership communication coach Dr. Laura Sicola recent interview on Women Really Mean Business Podcast.
Dr. Laura Sicola is on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
Conversation with Lou Diamond – Don't just survive: THRIVE, and thrive LOUD! Live your best life with these tips.
Paul Gisby's 4-Part Conversation with Dr. Laura Sicola
A 4-part conversation covering communication topics for leaders and executives.
Financially Well Off with Christopher Alarcon
Explore personal steps to take to be more confident and secure professionally AND financially.
Conscious Millionaire – High Performing Business Coach
Show 26: Learn how you can become someone who speaks to influence and not just someone who provides information!
The Gary Alan Express
Get on The Express train radio talk show with Laura and Gary Alan and learn to talk your way to success at work and at home.
The Importance of Making a Good Impression
Impressions are important only if you talk to other humans. Are you looking to make a good impression? Want people to listen to you when you speak? Do you need to keep repeating yourself before people understand what you’re saying?
Let Your Leadership Voice Shine Through
Oscar Santolalla hosts “Time to Shine” podcast, and talks with Laura about how to let your leadership shine through. The first thing you must think of is: Plan.
How To Communicate Like a Leader
Dr. Jesse Green hosts “The Savvy Dentist” podcast, and talks with Laura about how leadership communication translates into every profession, even dentistry!
Conscious Millionaire Podcast #924
Another great conversation with JV Crum III on how to develop your business while developing your leadership image.
Conscious Millionaire Podcast #186
How To Authentically Connect with your Audience – – Laura joins JV Crum III once again to share strategies for exploring your Prismatic Voice and reach any audience.
Confidently and authentically command the room
A great conversation with John Lee Dumas about challenges in building a small business and how to overcome them and succeed!
Coaching For Leaders: Finding The Right Voice
Laura's podcast interview with Dave Stachowiak on a Leader's need to moderate their speaking voice and how to do it.
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The Expressive Leader Podcast #52
A Voice Coach's Global Reach
Laura talks with Jonathan Li about how to make your talks go viral, and expand the reach of any message.
Conscious Millionaire Podcast #16
Claiming Your Authentic Voice – – Laura joins JV Crum III to discuss how to use your voice as a tool to become a more successful “Conscious Entrepreneur.”
Laura's interview on “Vocal Executive Presence”
The Scoop: Speaking To Lead
What is the relationship between voice, credibility and leadership image? Laura's interview on “The Scoop” radio show WWDB-AM with host Phyllis Smith. (10-minute segment starts at 15:00)
Publications
Forbes: Speak Like A Leader To Build Your Business
By Nathan Beckord: In this article, Laura shares her top tips for how entrepreneurs can command a room, whether you’re trying to close a round, rally your team, or nail your next speaking engagement.
How to Feel Comfortable on Camera
Laura opens up about being on camera and online meetings in an interview with Heather Nolan at AssociationSuccess.org. Now is the time to make sure you’ve got the tools to feel comfortable behind the computer lens.
5 Shortcuts to Effective Leadership
8 Public Speaking Tips to Seem More Confident
Pronunciation, Perception and Power
July 2014 Journal Article in Voice and Speech Review exploring pronunciation-based communication challenges faced by international employees.
8 Public Speaking Tips
Check out lifehack.org with a list of 8 Public Speaking Tips From The Best TEDx Speakers. (Don't miss #6!)
Fast Company article about Four Vocal Mistakes Leaders Make
Fast Company interviews Dr. Laura Sicola about typical bad communication habits many leaders have, why they matter, and how to overcome them.
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