Say It Skillfully®

By Molly Tschang

Molly Tschang's Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you benefit from Molly's guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. She helps everyone f... more

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September 22, 2026 234 Say It Skillfully® – Dr. Michael Bartoszek, Listen So Others Feel Heard
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Michael Bartozek and his background
03:46 The importance of supporting healthcare teams
04:07 Dr. Bartozek's journey in military medicine
06:00 Leadership and communication in healthcare settings
07:26 Balancing service, family, and personal growth
09:40 How to speak up with honesty and warmth
11:12 Using curiosity to navigate difficult conversations
12:40 The role of assumptions and questioning in conflict resolution
14:07 Building trust through warmth and authenticity
17:30 Practicing new skills in everyday interactions
19:21 Creating meaningful impact beyond monetary rewards
22:35 The power of small acts of connection
23:03 People first: what it truly means in healthcare
25:32 Handling conflict and finding the middle ground
29:57 Maintaining hope and resilience in challenging times
33:39 What it means to be a change maker
35:42 Embracing discomfort for growth
37:46 Practicing and building confidence in conversations
38:04 A practical tip: listen so others feel heard
38:58 Reflections on sharing and vulnerability
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42min
August 26, 2026 233 Say It Skillfully® – Jamie Ramsden, A Journey from Music to Leadership
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome and introduction to Jamie Ramsden
02:37 Growing up in a family of professional musicians
05:54 Music, education, and lessons from Jamie’s parents
07:31 What sports taught Jamie about teamwork and discipline
08:43 Falling in love with France
09:51 An unconventional path into international business
12:18 Taking his first job in a foreign country
14:52 Moving to America and pursuing an interesting life
16:05 Transforming a struggling automotive business
19:39 Becoming a CEO at 33
20:52 From chief executive to executive coach
23:40 Learning through mistakes and experimentation
26:21 When leaders overwhelm their teams
28:24 Creating a culture where people can speak honestly
30:34 “Feed your people or lose your throne”
34:53 The pressures and competing demands of leadership
37:19 Developing self-awareness and a strong sense of self
39:21 A time Jamie did not say it skillfully
42:41 Family, hobbies, and life outside of work
45:13 The one thing Jamie wishes he could change
46:43 Rapid-fire questions: astronaut, pirate, and “Rambo”
48:15 Jamie’s top takeaway
49:10 Reflecting on sharing his journey
50:03 Closing thoughts from Molly
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49min
July 28, 2026 232 Say It Skillfully® – Thando Lamula, Fealess Outward to Fearless Within
In episode 233 (Our Voices #44) of the Say It Skillfully® podcast, Molly sits down with Thando Lamula—Chartered Tax Advisor, board chair, and Mrs. Africa—for a raw conversation about what it really takes to find and use your voice, even after outward success.
Thando shares her extraordinary path: growing up on a sunflower farm in South Africa, navigating two faiths at once, and earning the nickname “General” in university for her fearlessness. She built a career in tax law—finishing her master’s degree with her newborn
daughter waiting in the car outside night class so she could slip out to breastfeed—and has since chaired boards, won awards, and been crowned Mrs. Africa.
But Thando opens up about the six years she spent staying silent, even as everyone around her called her fearless. She shares what changed after reading Say It Skillfully and attending INSEAD, and the courage—and consequences—that came with finally speaking up for herself.
Honest and hard-won, this episode is a reminder that being fearless for everyone else is not the same as being fearless for yourself—and that the second kind is the one that changes your life.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Molly and Thando Lamula
01:48 Thando's early life and childhood on a farm
05:04 Her journey through education and career in tax law
10:09 The importance of resilience and self-belief
15:07 Balancing family life with a professional career
20:01 The power of speaking up and authenticity
29:47 Lessons from setbacks and redirections
39:49 The significance of community and sisterhood
49:55 Reflections on future aspirations and growth
01:00:07 Final thoughts and encouragement
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1h 1min
June 15, 2026 231 Say It Skillfully® – Noel Moldvai - The Blessing & Curse of Naivete
In this episode of the Say It Skillfully® podcast, Molly sits down with Noel Moldvai—entrepreneur, CEO, and co-founder of Augment—for an inspiring conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead.
Noel shares his journey from leaving Yugoslavia as a young boy to navigating life as a first-generation immigrant in Canada and California, learning English as his third language, and finding his path from Berkeley to Google to Rubrik before taking the leap into founding his own company.
He opens up about the hard-won lessons that shaped him as a leader: why EQ matters more than IQ, how he learned to manage his own emotional reactions before trying to lead others, and the near-death moments at Augment that tested everything he had. He also shares the surprisingly personal origin story behind Augment (a platform now being called the Robinhood for private markets) born out of his own frustration trying to access locked-up startup equity just to buy an engagement ring and a home.
Honest, grounded, and deeply human, this episode is a reminder that naiveté can be both a blessing and a curse, and sometimes, it's exactly what it takes to build something the world has never seen.
Chapters:
0:00 EQ, IQ, and the importance of people
0:33 Molly introduces Noel Moldvai and Augment
2:34 Noel’s earliest memory and leaving Yugoslavia
3:52 Leaving family behind and starting over
6:28 Learning English in Canada
8:03 School, math, physics, and childhood mischief
11:05 Belonging, family traditions, and growing up between cultures
13:12 Returning to Hungary and Serbia
14:24 College, self-motivation, and finding his path
19:23 Becoming a self-starter and learning to build teams
21:41 Google, Rubrik, and realizing he wanted something different
28:00 Why EQ matters more than IQ
30:42 Managing emotional reactions and making better decisions
33:53 Meditation, exercise, and creating stillness
35:37 The backstory behind Augment
36:57 Unlocking private equity and the problem Noel wanted to solve
40:52 Building the Robinhood for private markets
41:29 Co-founding Augment and learning from differences
47:52 Respect, empathy, and high-performing teams
48:43 Ego, rejection, and the pain of startup life
50:48 Reducing risk one step at a time
52:49 Hobbies, family, ice baths, reading, and motorcycles
53:42 Introversion and heavy metal
54:53 Noel’s do-over: taking it easier in college
55:55 Rapid-fire: next life, nicknames, and favorite food
56:42 Noel’s top takeaway: the blessing and curse of naiveté
57:03 What it was like for Noel to share his journey
57:58 Molly’s closing reflections
58:29 Final thought: people and the connections among them
58:58 Say It Skillfully closing message
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1h
May 18, 2026 230 Say It Skillfully® – Sandy Ogg - A Curveball Journey to Leading with Impact
In episode 230 of Say It Skillfully®, Molly welcomes back Sandy Ogg, CEO of Curve Sports and founder of CEO.works, for an inspiring conversation about baseball, leadership, and creating opportunity for others.
Sandy shares how sports shaped his life from childhood through college, teaching lessons in teamwork, perspective, resilience, and character. He also reflects on how that lifelong connection to baseball evolved into a larger mission: helping underserved young athletes access pathways to education, growth, and opportunity.
From stories of youth teams and scholar athletes to reflections on leadership, privilege, AI, and the uniquely human skills that cannot be replaced, Sandy offers a powerful reminder that success is not just about winning games — it’s about helping others discover what is possible.
A heartfelt conversation on purpose, impact, and using the gifts we’ve been given to give back.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Sandy Ogg’s Leadership and Baseball Journey
02:41 Where Sandy’s Love of Baseball Began
04:22 Baseball, Family, and the Coast Guard Academy
06:42 Lessons from Youth Sports and His Father
08:08 Learning Context Beyond Winning
11:16 Coaches, Leadership, and Team Development
13:43 Recognizing an Uneven Playing Field
16:18 Building a Team with Access and Opportunity
17:49 Scholar Athletes, Grades, and College Jerseys
20:33 Life Lessons Beyond the Field
22:05 The Parent-Coach-Athlete Triangle
24:40 Defining What Winning Really Means
26:06 Gratitude, College Jerseys, and a Doorstep Moment
27:59 Realizing the Gift Was Also for Him
30:16 Giving Back to the Sport That Gave So Much
30:50 Curve Sports Foundation and Scaling Impact
33:29 How Others Can Help Young Scholar Athletes
34:35 Scholar Athletes as a National Treasure
36:24 AI, Human Skills, and What Cannot Be Replaced
38:14 Personal Side: Trumpet, Introversion, and Creative Tinkering
42:16 Favorite Food and Childhood Memories
42:59 Top Takeaway: Learn What AI Can’t Replace
45:04 Reflecting on the Conversation
46:24 Molly’s Closing Reflection
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49min
April 14, 2026 229 Say It Skillfully OUR VOICES - Lynden Archer, Closed Doors Provide Direction
In Episode 229 of the Say It Skillfully® podcast, Molly welcomes chemical engineer, researcher, and Cornell University professor Lynden Archer. A leader in the field of biomaterials and sustainable energy innovation, Lynden shares insights from his groundbreaking work developing environmentally responsible materials that could transform industries ranging from plastics to batteries.
In this inspiring conversation, Lynden reflects on the pivotal role of mentors in his life and how he found his way from growing up in Guyana to graduate school and a distinguished academic career. He shares the experiences and influences that helped shape his path and the lessons he learned along the way about perseverance, curiosity, and staying open to opportunity.
Filled with insights on innovation, leadership, and scientific discovery, this episode offers listeners a compelling look at finding your north star and how bold thinking and collaboration can drive meaningful change.
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1h 7min
March 10, 2026 228 Say It Skillfully® – Jason Reid: Purpose, Passion & Youth Mental Health
In Episode 228 of the Say It Skillfully® podcast, Molly welcomes back storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of Tell My Story, Jason Reid. After the tragic loss of his 14-year-old son Ryan to suicide in 2018, Jason transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to help families better understand youth mental health and create spaces where young people feel seen, valued, and supported.
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Jason shares the inspiration behind his new film Shift: Do What Moves You, which highlights how purpose, passion, and personal interests can help young people rise above depression and anxiety. The discussion explores the importance of creating safe conversations around mental health, the role of parents in supporting their children’s emotional wellbeing, and why having a hobby or passion outside of work or school can be life-changing.
Jason also reflects on personal growth, the power of curiosity, and why learning about emerging technologies like AI is essential in a rapidly changing world. From parenting insights to leadership lessons, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone seeking to live more intentionally and help others do the same.
Jason’s message is both hopeful and practical: finding what moves you—and encouraging others to do the same—can create profound change in both individual lives and communities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction – Molly welcomes Jason Reid
01:04 Jason on intentional living and personal growth
03:55 Why lifelong learning matters in a rapidly changing world
04:50 Jason’s focus on understanding AI and future technologies
06:09 Navigating political division and understanding different perspectives
08:44 Why everyone should start learning about AI now
09:01 Podcast recommendations for understanding AI
10:39 The origin of Tell My Story after the loss of Jason’s son Ryan
12:40 How parents can start conversations about mental health with kids
15:47 The importance of asking direct questions about suicide
18:52 Why medication alone doesn’t solve mental health struggles
20:20 The inspiration behind the film Shift: Do What Moves You
21:48 Why everyone needs a passion or purpose beyond work
24:32 Jason on hobbies, creativity, and trying new things
26:50 Expanding your life through curiosity and interests
30:05 Finding your aptitudes and creative outlets
32:35 Helping kids discover hobbies and passions
35:14 Self-care and support for adults struggling with mental health
37:06 Therapy, support networks, and unexpected help from AI
39:00 Jason’s advice for aspiring filmmakers and creators
40:57 The impact of Jason’s work and films
41:55 What Jason is most proud of as a leader
43:31 Jason’s final advice: Find what excites you in life
44:16 Closing thoughts and takeaway on AI and the future
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46min
February 17, 2026 227 Say It Skillfully® – Riel Erickson: Courage, Failure & Leading Where the Stakes Are High
What does it take to lead when the stakes are life-and-death, failure is inevitable, and doubt never fully disappears?
In this episode of Say It Skillfully®, Molly sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Riel Erickson — one of Canada’s first female fighter pilots, senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer, instructor, and leadership mentor.
Riel shares her extraordinary journey from farm life to the cockpit, revealing the internal battles behind elite performance: self-doubt, fear, identity, and resilience. She explains why embracing failure is essential to growth, how leaders create psychological safety, and what it really means to move from doing the work… to leading people… to shaping institutions.
This conversation is a masterclass in grounded leadership, courage under pressure, and using humanity — not perfection — as your greatest strength.
You’ll learn:
• Why failure can be freeing
• How to manage fear instead of eliminating it
• The hidden cost of masking to fit in
• What great mentors actually do
• How leaders scale impact through others
If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the room, this episode is for you.
00:00 — Introduction: Leadership Where Stakes Are High
00:01 — Riel’s Background & Breaking Barriers
02:09 — International Women’s Forum & Finding Belonging
05:57 — Early Life & Choosing the Military Path
09:17 — Culture Shock of Military Training
11:13 — Hating Pilot Training… at First
12:57 — The Freedom of Detaching Identity from Success
14:16 — “Embrace Failure” as a Life Mantra
15:18 — Discovering Love for Flying & Challenge
16:27 — Family Support & Sacrifice
19:17 — Overcoming Self-Doubt
22:29 — Managing Fear Under Pressure
26:15 — Career Path: From Pilot to Instructor to Leader
29:06 — Being the Only Woman in the Room
32:12 — Leadership & Psychological Safety
34:16 — Moving from Doing → Teaching → Leading Systems
35:32 — Work-Life Integration, Not Balance
40:07 — Mentorship That Changes Careers
44:55 — Why Mentoring Others Matters
47:10 — The Moment She Realized Her Visibility Matters
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1h 7min
January 21, 2026 226 Say It Skillfully® – Darcy Verhun: The Power of People-First Leadership
In this episode of the Say It Skillfully Podcast, Molly sits down with Darcy Verhun — a rare kind of leader who builds companies by putting people first, not as a strategy, but as a way of being.
From growing up between city life and the farm in Alberta, to becoming a management consultant for 25 years, to scaling a business to a $2B market cap, Darcy shares the values, habits, and leadership mindset that shaped his journey.
Darcy also opens up about leading through culture change inside Canada Diagnostic Centres, why “smiling” became a serious leadership priority, and how small daily behaviors can transform an organization from the inside out.
They close with a powerful “say it skillfully” moment: the one question Darcy asks at the end of meetings that can completely change outcomes — and create space for people to finally use their voice.
If you’re a leader, coach, or someone trying to build a culture where people feel safe, seen, and motivated to grow — this one’s worth your time.
Chapters
00:00 Intro: A leader who builds by putting people first
01:18 How Darcy and Molly met (Marshall Goldsmith connection)
02:39 Darcy’s upbringing: farm life, work ethic, and humility
06:12 The reading rule that became Darcy’s “superpower”
07:03 Sports, skiing, and coaching elite athletes
08:38 Why Darcy’s coaching style is built on stories
10:00 What Darcy learned early: honesty, caring for others, open home
12:13 Mentors and the professor who still challenges him today
14:17 MBA + the unexpected path into consulting
15:21 25 years in consulting: leadership, culture, and hard problems
16:13 The shift from advising to owning the mission
17:13 Purpose as a decision-making compass (“enhancing life”)
20:39 A defining leadership moment: doing the right thing, not the textbook thing
25:43 Entering healthcare: culture challenges + rebuilding trust
29:13 The “CDC” framework: Culture, Deliver Care, Operational Excellence
31:59 “Culture change doesn’t take years—it starts with me”
32:57 Why Darcy focused on smiling first (and why it matters)
35:03 The “High Five” habit: leaders connecting with their teams
37:14 Measuring what matters: Clinic Excellence Index
40:17 Daily Questions: Darcy’s personal growth habit
42:29 Investing in health to lead better (getting back on the bike)
43:37 The best meeting question: “Is there something you’re thinking or feeling you haven’t said?”
45:11 Reading, mountain biking, and being an introvert leader
46:09 The “candy cheat” for connecting with people
46:51 A surprising fun fact: loving winter driving
47:20 Regret: investing more in learning earlier
48:23 Proud moments: family + the people he’s worked with
49:06 Rapid fire: artist life, “Tarzan,” fries + ice cream
50:04 Final takeaway: be yourself and don’t be afraid
51:19 Closing quote + wrap
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53min
December 10, 2025 225 Say It Skillfully® – Ron Carucci: Nothing Is Irrevocable Except Death
In this episode of Say It Skillfully®, host Molly Tschang engages in a deeply human, candid, and inspiring conversation with Ron Carucci — bestselling author, executive coach, and co-founder of Navalent. Together, they trace Ron’s extraordinary journey from a chaotic Long Island childhood to becoming one of the most trusted voices in leadership, organizational transformation, and personal growth.
Ron opens up about the trauma and humor of growing up in a loud Italian household, discovering his love for the arts, navigating early career pivots, and finding purpose in helping leaders use their voices to serve the greater good. He shares vulnerable insights about therapy, impostor syndrome, mental health, parenting, marriage, failure, and what it means to truly “play big.”
This episode offers profound lessons in honesty, self-compassion, resilience, and leading with integrity. Ron’s wisdom — centered on the belief that “nothing in life is irrevocable except death” — invites listeners to rethink how they show up in their work, relationships, and inner lives.
A powerful celebration of growth, shared humanity, and the courage to become who you are meant to be.
00:00 Introduction to Ron Carucci
01:00 Growing Up in a Loud Italian Family
02:51 Childhood Dynamics, Bullying & Identity
04:36 Juilliard, Early Dreams & Family Expectations
05:44 Pivoting from the Arts to Purpose-Driven Work
06:29 A Transformational Moment with a Young Soldier
07:10 Discovering the Power of Story
07:47 Sibling Relationships & Processing Trauma
09:36 Therapy, Internal Parts & Self-Understanding
11:10 Entering the Corporate World & Early Lessons
12:24 Learning the Language of Leadership Development
13:03 Navigating Marriage, Partnership & Life on the Road
14:05 Long-Distance Love & Building a Family
15:36 Early Career Ambition & Realizations
20:12 The PepsiCo Chapter — Politics, Ego & Hard Lessons
23:09 Imposter Syndrome & Speaking Truth to Power
25:26 Struggles with Diplomacy & Authenticity
26:58 Parenting, Repair, and Generational Healing
29:15 Mentorship & the Legendary Toby
31:19 Writing as Validation, Craft, and Inner Work
34:16 Wrestling with the Mental Health of Book Writing
35:06 Tennis: Self-Care, Mental Health & Mastery
38:31 What Tennis Reveals About the Self
38:57 Symbolism in Collecting Keys, Doorknobs & Mugs
40:57 Identity, Introversion & Misconceptions
42:13 Career Do-Overs & Lessons Learned
43:44 His Proudest Accomplishment: Fatherhood
44:28 Rapid-Fire Questions
45:28 Top Takeaways & Ron’s Life Philosophy
46:36 Final Reflections & Closing
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49min

FAQs about Say It Skillfully®:

How many episodes does Say It Skillfully® have?

The podcast currently has 235 episodes available.