Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Explore how sports principles like teamwork and discipline enhance executive leadership and communication.

Meet Damon Lembi!

For nearly three decades, Damon has led Learnit, a global training company. In that time, they have upskilled over 1.8 million individuals in the workplace. Through this journey, Damon has gained insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time.

Coming to business from a career in baseball, he brings an athlete’s perspective on leadership and training to my informal mentoring of executives. Damon distilled those hard-won insights into his bestselling book, The Learn-It-All Leader—Mindset, Traits, and Tools and keynotes on leadership, entrepreneurship, and life-long learning.

Connect with Damon:
Website: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/

Additional Resources:
Podcast: https://www.thelearnitallleader.com/podcast
Book: The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits and Tools by Damon Lembi

Listen to the Podcast, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-athletes-perspective-on-leadership-great-leaders/id1614151066?i=1000703479344
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EBykkq6weFPJZSWbcAmei?si=0x-skbi_S5mEOLYF2xqbBw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EBykkq6weFPJZSWbcAmei
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvar2MhbyPA

How do emotional intelligence and connection drive results in executive abd team leadership?

Meet Morag Barrett?

If you’re a VP or C-suite leader navigating change, looking to level up (you and/or your team), or feeling like you’re herding cats while juggling flaming torches, you’re not alone—and you’ve come to the right place.

Morag Barrett helps leaders achieve outstanding results through the power of their professional relationships. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership expert, and bestselling author of three books: Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!).

Morag excels at helping leaders and organizations see the gaps in their development and discover new ways to move past them. A pragmatic ideator, she finds unique solutions to problems (usually through the power of connection). Her greatest joy lies in giving leaders the tools, encouragement, and resources they need to become the best authentic versions of themselves they can be.

Connect with Morag:
Website: https://skyeteam.com/about/morag-barrett/

Listen to the Podcast, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-is-personal-how-to-cultivate-winning-relationships/id1614151066?i=1000702897102
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lQKi39uHkfZ8CbJ6uywdz?si=aREL3L1BSTqTqOv5uWwAGw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lQKi39uHkfZ8CbJ6uywdz
YouTube: https://youtu.be/M_IDyyq2lGU

How can laughter, storytelling and lived experience support emotional resilience and mental health recovery?

Meet Dave Mowry!

Dave is an Author of 2 books about living with a mental illness. OMG That’s Me! and OMG That’s Me! 3. Teacher of stand-up comedy to folks with a mental illness, Co-executive director at NAMI, and popular podcast guest.

What started out as a couple of blog posts blossomed into a following of over 1,000,000 people—who have all read and been touched by Dave’s stories. The most extraordinary thing he found when writing about his experiences is that the most common comment about his work is “OMG that’s me. You are telling my story. I don’t feel so alone now.”

Living with mental illness is hard, but it’s especially difficult when dealing with more than one condition at the same time. Many books about coping with mental illness focus on one disorder, such as anxiety, panic attacks, or depression. Because Dave Mowry didn’t see any that dealt with his situation of living with multiple disorders simultaneously, he decided to write about it himself.

Additional Resources:

"OMG That's Me!: Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and More" by Dave Mowry

Listen to the Podcast, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/depression-and-anxiety-humor-therapy-for-your-mental/id1614151066?i=1000701685747
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/49yDpUGHKTpgVkMdTGOzTq?si=YTZR0mPfSiuszsP43FDMYQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/49yDpUGHKTpgVkMdTGOzTq
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AKWmRPjLWzY?si=fNHQJ_i-Nw5_rH3y

How to create a thriving workplace culture through leadership, empathy and performance communication.
 
Meet Laura Buckley!

Laura is on a mission to help you create a workplace where everyone (including you) is excited to show up every day

With 15+ years of leadership consulting, she guides leaders through their most complex challenges and facilitate meaningful meetings that turn great ideas into action.

As a former Army officer, Laura knows the power of camaraderie and trust, and her experience as a registered dietitian gives her deep insight into behavior change—both essential for building a culture where people feel valued, motivated, and ready to do their best work.

Connect with Laura:
Website:  https://www.laurabuckleycoaching.com/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-lead-so-people-thrive-w-laura-buckley/id1614151066?i=1000700627193
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/47hnurjHcgc6oh5OaYP3VN?si=g-muac-XRteuOOC3ZsrcVQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/47hnurjHcgc6oh5OaYP3VN
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPncfZW6Op0

Dr. Bonnie Wims explores how narrative therapy and mindset work can help shift limiting beliefs and improve emotional wellness.

She is a Counseling Psychologist trained in London, England, where she established her private practice, Wims & Associates, specializing in aiding individuals and couples.

Her professional journey solidified a mission: guiding those whose self-belief and perception of their potential hinder their pursuit of a fulfilling life.

Beyond personalized client work, Dr. Wims crafts workshops and courses centered on identity and self-discovery within different cultural contexts. Upon returning to the United States, she transitioned seamlessly to online counseling, extending her reach to clients worldwide.

Listen as Dr. Wims debunks myths about therapy, mental health and the stories we tell ourselves.

Connect with Dr. Wims:
Website: https://www.bonniewims.com/
Email: [email protected]

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deconstructing-therapy-the-story-you-tell-yourself-w/id1614151066?i=1000699527762
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bLUZMA6qe6FU2j9tHou2e?si=znR2q7WJTfmeorwSVg17BQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bLUZMA6qe6FU2j9tHou2e
YouTube: https://youtu.be/a61rahw-_Nk

On this episode, Latifa Aarab shares cultural intelligence strategies for navigating global teams, diverse business environments and communication differences.

Latifa is a Leadership Coach & Intercultural Expert who helps senior executives in global companies manage multicultural teams and lead across cultures. She is also an Award-winning Speaker.

As the founder of Compatible, I offer a truly international perspective. Born in France to Moroccan parents, I am fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Arabic.

With over 17 years as a financial professional, she has worked for the European markets, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

Latifa leverages advanced coaching techniques and customized solutions, making her a trusted advisor for businesses striving to excel in the global marketplace.

In today’s world where global connectivity is the norm, cultural intelligence isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity.
 
Multicultural expertise matters now more than ever and Latifa has experienced this first-hand.
 
Without proper training and knowledge in cultural intelligence, organisations risk:
- Reduced efficiencies
- missed business opportunities
- lack of team cohesion
- damaged relationships.
 
Latifa believes that Cultural Intelligence (#CQ) is the key to overcoming these obstacles and achieving success. Her mission is to help organisations and leaders build effective multicultural teams and create successful intercultural business relationships through:
 
Key Points:
- Cross-cultural communication in the workplace
- Enhancing understanding and collaboration
- Leading and building effective multicultural teams
- Building trust when working with different cultures
- Leadership in culturally diverse environments
- Cultivating skills for leading in a global context
- Succeeding in cross-cultural business
- Communication skills for working with different cultures
 
...and so much more!

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/global-cultural-intelligence-how-to-work-with/id1614151066?i=1000698930553
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DyWgy3X8jKI7xcB3bbsE8?si=cBRSvuWPRvyafJ97x9qXXg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DyWgy3X8jKI7xcB3bbsE8
YouTube: https://youtu.be/enr3XVqENnk

What does it really take to shape tomorrow's leaders today?

How do you contribute to the community in building future leaders?

Meet Dr. Colonel Josh McConkey!

As an emergency physician, Dr. McConkey sees the growing mental health crisis. As a commander he sees the lack of leadership and resiliency in our younger generation.

His leadership ethos, 'Be the Weight Behind the Spear' is a call to action for today's leaders to engage our communities. America's best resource is its people- teachers, mentors, coaches, volunteers, and families. What you do every day matters!

Dr. McConkey won the North Carolina Educational Lottery and is using that money to pay it forward with the book and his Non-profit Organization, Weight Behind the Spear Foundation.

America is as divided as ever- help Dr. McConkey bridge that gap and make America a better place!

Listen as Dr. McConkey shares:
- how service, mentorship and leadership can prepare the next generation
- mentoring and modeling being keys to leadership
- how military leadership principles apply to community impact
- values and purpose in building future leaders
- communication and empathy being foundational skills
- how serving your community develops future leaders

...and so much more!

Connect with Dr. McConkey:
Website:  https://www.weightbehindthespear.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshmcconkeymd/

Additional Resources:
"Be The Weight Behind The Spear" book by Dr. Josh McConkey

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-build-future-leaders-w-dr-josh-mcconkey/id1614151066?i=1000697434955
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xU8W7FBQPAxVRqAdaBi6d?si=8CyDeYixTyO37vqGPa-Gyg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xU8W7FBQPAxVRqAdaBi6d
YouTube: https://youtu.be/bTSskDNr-ns

What do the world's top military leaders know about effective leadership?

Meet Dr. Tom Collins!

Dr. Tom Collins is a Professor of Pediatrics & Vice Chair, Faculty Affairs, University of Kentucky College of Medicine |

He is the Author of The Four Stars of Leadership and hosts The Science of Leadership Podcast.

Dr. Collins is a leadership educator and Consultant who trains leaders across industries using principles from top-tier military leadership.

On this episode, Dr. Collins shares:
- key principles from 4-Star Generals
- military lessons in leadership, business, education and life
- core values for elite military leadership
- leading under pressure and uncertainty
- the importance of clarity, discipline and follow-through
- how humility is a mark of strong leaders

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-4-star-generals-w-dr-tom-collins/id1614151066?i=1000695572157
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1V2l3KeM4j4DTuKgbeTUP6?si=yHylWXCNT1qMS9LMV5PoUw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1V2l3KeM4j4DTuKgbeTUP6
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AWqFkHV-xcg

What exactly is DEI?

Meet Mathias Lemos Castillo!

Mathias is passionate about fostering diversity and growth as an inclusive and compassionate advocate. He believes in people and communities connecting and creating a positive impact together!

Mathias has held multiple leadership roles and worked to foster collaboration, partnership and community. He has also focused on advocating on the unique challenges faced by underrepresented students within higher education.

Mathias has a strong passion for social justice, community service and being a prominent voice within the Madison community on issues around immigration and public policy.

Listen as Mathias shares:
- problem solving strategies on the current DEI challenges
- why DEI is more than just a corporate buzzword
- Defining DEI in real-world terms
- how organizations can embed inclusion into their culture
- DEI in practical terms
- performative vs authentic inclusion
- communication and its role in DEI success
- the link between inclusive leadership and performance

...and so much more!

Many are misinformed or misinterpret this policy which has become a buzzword. However, he breaks it down and explains what exactly it means and busts the myths surrounding the topic.

Connect with Mathias:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlemoscastillo/

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-dei-really-w-mathias-lemos-castillo/id1614151066?i=1000694097634
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lgfL9xruCfJfoVyRDTn61?si=RSMG4drmR3afaqiP8CLiSA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lgfL9xruCfJfoVyRDTn61
YouTube: https://youtu.be/4NrdN0_VOYQ

What if fear wasn't the enemy?

Meet Rhonda Britten!

Rhonda's oe of the first original life coaches when the industry was in its infancy.

She starred in Emmy-winning TV show "Starting Over" to demonstrate good life coaching. Rhonda overcame personal trauma to become a coach, realizing "your mess becomes your message"

Rhonda's "Wheel of Fear" model explains how fear manifests and impacts behavior. "Stretch Risk or Die" course teaches how to take risks safely and build confidence

Listen as we discuss fearless living, overcoming fears, and effective communication with Rhonda Britten, founder of the Fearless Living Institute.

Key Takeaways:
- breaking free from self-doubt and hesitation
- how to start living fully and authentically
- the Fearless Living Method
- how fear disguises itself as logic
- small daily actions that create big transformation
- confidence vs courage
- communication for personal freedom and growth
- clear communication in authentic self-expression
- why toxic people lack communication skills
- what to do if respectful communication is not reciprocated

...and so much more!

Connect with Rhonda:
Website: https://fearlessliving.org/

FREE Gift: https://fearlessliving.org/risk

Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fearless-living-how-to-overcome-fear-w-rhonda-britten/id1614151066?i=1000693062009
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02DtYSS2M0p8vSnZksa9aN
https://open.spotify.com/episode/02DtYSS2M0p8vSnZksa9aN?si=UjjO6jbgQeuH3hFjXgZO2g
YouTube: https://youtu.be/hPGbn9zRgzg

Next Steps
Check out Rhonda's free "Stretch Risk or Die" course at fearlessliving.org/risk
Practice finding common ground with those who have different views
Work on developing communication skills to express yourself more authentically
Remember "there's nothing wrong with you, it's just fear" when facing challenges