Speaking to Influence

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In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Chrissy McGarry, the COO of Second Front Systems, a national security software company. Chrissy has emerged as one of the few female leaders in the defense tech space. Her mission is to “Lead it better than she found it”.

In this episode you will learn:

• How skills from sales, marketing, and performance can transfer over to the C-Suite.
• The value you bring to the table where there may not be someone like you present.
• The importance of open communication and mutual understanding in enhancing team productivity.
• There is power in having your peers speak to who you are, what you do, and why you are here.
• How practicing communication skills in your personal relationships will help improve your professional communication skills.
• True leaders “pay it forward” and seek to influence beyond their sphere.

Chrissy recommends:

Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words

by Phil M. Jones.

About Chrissy McGarry:

Chrissy is seeking to change the narrative around what successful leadership as a ‘working mom’ and tech startup COO looks like—for the better.



She is Chief Operating Officer at national security software company Second Front. She is also a wife, a mother of two and wildly passionate about careers, leadership, and startups.



As a force multiplier with 12+ years of experience in building and scaling brands like Red Bull and Salesforce, Chrissy never shies away from a challenge. This penchant for the unknown has reinforced her leadership skills and allowed her to break into the world of startups with no prior experience.

Chrissy is proof that you can come from any career background and build a successful trajectory in the industry of your choice—you just have to have the courage to challenge the status quo, continue to expand your network, and never stop being a student.

By asking the right questions to understand the “why,” practicing courageous authenticity, and always opting for candid conversation, she helps lead ambitious individuals—especially women and ‘working moms’—toward the path they were always meant for but were too afraid to attempt.

You can connect with Chrissy in the following ways:

• Website: https://www.secondfront.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckmcgarry/
• Instagram: @chrissyklauermcgarry

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

In this episode of Speaking to Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Dave Noll, creator of over 60 television shows, including the popular series "Chopped," which has crossed over 1000 episodes. The author of the upcoming book THE VISIONARY IN CHARGE: 7 Simple Rules… Because Just One Extraordinary Idea Can Change Your Life, Dave shares his expertise on successful pitching.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why capturing an audience’s attention from the outset is critical!
• The importance of knowing your audience and tailoring your pitch to them.
• What makes a clear, concise, easy-to-understand message.
• The three essential components in a pitch.
• As Dr. Laura always says, why you need to make your pitch “tweetable and repeatable”.

About Dave Noll:

 Dave Noll is a TV “Mastermind” (Emmy Magazine). He’s a “Television Formats Powerhouse” (C21 Magazine).

Dave is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, two-time Gracie Award Winner, and he won the coveted James Beard Award for Best Television Series: CHOPPED.

Dave’s just announced new book is THE VISIONARY IN CHARGE: 7 Simple Rules… Because Just One Extraordinary Idea Can Change Your Life. Filled with inspiration, insightful stories, and all the experience and “takeaway” from his enormous success in creating content.

Dave is also a fiery and enlightening keynote speaker whose unique look at the business world, light-up-the-room storytelling, and tangible, practical tips have thrilled (and inspired!) audiences from Los Angeles to Miami to New York.

Career Highlights: •

• Dave has created 60+ Television Series.
• Over 3500+ Episodes.
• In 2007, Dave co-created the legendary CHOPPED franchise.
• Over $500,000,000 (half billion) in television sales.
• 2 Emmy Awards. 2 Gracie Awards.
• CHOPPED was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame.
• The Platinum Album Award from the Recording Industry Association of America for his work on the soundtrack to TITANIC.

You can connect with Dave in the following ways:

• Website: https://davenolltv.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davenolltv
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davenolltv
• Twitter: @davenolltv
• Instagram: @davenolltv

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

This week, Kari Schneider shares with us how as a coach of an Olympic Gold Winning team she has used what she has learned with elite athletes to improve he performance of leaders.

In this episode you will learn:

• How important it is to keep your morning routine by asking yourself “what will serve my body and mind best to kick off my day best?”
• Learning to be intentional about what the vision is for the company.
• Remembering to honor the relationships in your life. 
• Knowing the importance of allowing contrast in intensity and focus.

Special Offer:

Visit https://www.theempowered.ca/offers/cmoTFkrr/checkout and use the discount code Sleep15 to receive 15% off Kari’s course “Sleep Tonight for Achievers.”

About Kari Schneider:

Kari Schneider is a highly experienced Executive Coach who specializes in leadership consulting and performance optimization. Over the past 25+ years, Kari has coached Olympian teams, professional athletes, and executives to achieve their full potential both mentally and physically.

She is the founder of Empower Conditioning (now The Empowered), a company that provides coaching to individuals and consulting to businesses looking to enhance their leadership, performance and reach new levels of success. Kari is a certified life coach and leads a mastermind called the Empowered Team, a group of passionate people that care about empowering others. She believes in endless possibilities and continual learning, which she applies to her own life and her company.

When Kari is not running her business, she enjoys spending time in nature with her husband, five kids and two dogs. She is passionate about living life to the fullest and encourages others to do the same. She believes that everyone has the potential to achieve their goals and are committed to helping them reach their desired results.

You can connect with Kari in the following ways:

• Website: https://www.theempowered.ca/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerConditioning
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC00uglo6DSkYmVQzsIieQUg
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mpwrd/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-schneider-msc-cat-c-cep-cscs-58540410/

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

Dr. Jennie Byrne shares with us the neuroscience of virtual platforms and how we can find synchrony as well as success by following a few key steps.

In this episode you will learn:

• To define synchrony
• What video conferencing fatigue is and ways to overcome it
• How virtual work can be equalizing
• To understand the roles of adrenaline and cortisol in our actions in the virtual world
• Ways to create more successful virtual meetings with changes to our various settings.

Author Offer:

Visit https://work-smart-book.com/ and then click on packages which brings you to: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6410e67efbfdbd10421d8232 

When you pick the package(s) that you want enter the discount code DRLAURA20 (all caps) for 20 percent off your purchase.

About Dr. Jennie:

Dr. Jennie Byrne lives to connect the dots between people and ideas in new and unexpected ways. She is a clinical translator between segments of our complex health system - clinicians, finance, operations, data, technology, research. She has strong people skills and enjoys bringing psychological savvy and EQ to complicated problems.

Clients have called Dr. Jennie a triple threat. Why?

1. Clinical Experience - nearly two decades of clinical experience as an MD/PhD
2. Entrepreneur - She founded and grew a clinical organization through the entire life cycle of inception to exit
3. C-level Leadership - led teams to create and innovate clinical programs as a C-level leader

She is the author of "Work Smart - Use Your Brain and Behavior to Master the Future of Work"

You can connect with Dr. Jennie in the following ways:

• Website: https://drjenniebyrne.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjenniebyrne
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

In this episode Kevin shares his company’s “painting promise” which they have had in place for 25 years.  This promise drives the business in all aspects and allows Kevin to focus on succession planning for his upcoming transition of leadership.

In this episode you will learn:

• One thing that you can do to become Kevin’s successor.
• How to teach others to have crucial conversations.
• Ways to overcome the challenges of finding talent.
• When speaking to different generations, how to focus on what appeals to them.

24 Hour Challenge:

WRITE YOUR PRIMARY AIM.  Write yourself a letter in a date certain in the future as if it is coming from a friend.  What do you want out of life?  Project yourself into the future, what do you want in your life, career, day to day, activities, health, etc. 

About Kevin Nolan:

Kevin Nolan started Nolan Painting in 1979 while attending Villanova University. Since its founding, Nolan Painting has steadily grown into the nation's largest and most successful family-owned residential painting company. It was recently recognized as one of the largest family-owned businesses by the Philadelphia Business Journal. It has also received the Inc. Magazine 2021 Best in Business Award and has been a Top Workplaces recipient for six consecutive years.

In 2003, Kevin started Nolan Consulting Group with his brother Brian. It uses Nolan Painting's successful business model to help painting contractors around the country grow their own businesses. In addition, Nolan Consulting Group provides real-life solutions to issues facing growing companies. Its mission is to help small businesses reach their summit by implementing business systems, sales training, and leadership development.

Kevin is an Ironman and an endurance athlete, running a marathon in all 50 states. Kevin lives in Glen Mills, PA, with his wife, Mary Fran. He has four adult children who all work in the business.

Kevin is author of a book that will be published this Sept. called "Organizational Muscle".

You can connect with Kevin in the following ways:

• Website:  https://www.nolanpainting.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolanpainting/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NolanPaintingContractor
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR2wwl7w8lS8zHDPz8Gr0CQ/videos

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

This week, Karen Mangia shares with us how sustaining success begins with defining what success means to us individually and collectively.

In this episode you will learn:

• To put an email in draft before you send it.
• How to connect in every conversation.
• Remember that when you change your story, you change your results.
• Understand “Pause, Ponder & Prioritize.”

24 Hour Challenge:

Karen challenges the listeners to pose three questions to their calendar & to-do lists both professionally and personally:

Does it have to be?

1. Does it have to be me?
2. Does it have to be me right now?

      Bonus Question: Does it have to be a meeting?

Free assets mentioned in the podcast:

https://www.readsuccessfromanywhere.com/

Scroll to the bottom of the website to download Career Companion & Dare to Dream FREE

About Karen Mangia:

As an internationally-recognized thought leader whose TEDx appearance, keynotes, blogs, and books reach hundreds of thousands of business leaders each year, Karen Mangia is a catalyst who uses curiosity and diversified creativity to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to sustain success.

With over 20 years of experience in communications, customer relationship management, and everything to do with “the business of people,” she is a champion of integration with a wealth of knowledge that empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to find freedom and create choices that move them from limited to limitless. Whether it’s personal or professional, individual or collective, Karen provides a framework for immense growth to people who are feeling stuck in their current chapter. Achieving the impossible begins by doing the doable.

You can connect with Karen in the following ways:

• Website:  https://www.readsuccessfromanywhere.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenmangia
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmangia
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmangia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenMangiaAuthor
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuk4mH8c0ddKfWD_en1SZ-Q

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

This week, Chris Krimitsos shares with us how he created a record breaking podcast event and the steps that led to his success.  

In this episode you will learn:

• “Facts tell and stories sell.”
• Learning how to be an excellent podcast guest from your preparation to your sound and follow-up after the show.
• Remembering that if you are nervous you can start with a smaller podcast and work your way up to larger shows once you are comfortable.
• Understanding that a podcast listener gravitates more toward a story than an “expert opinion.”

Chris mentions these websites in this episode:

•  www.podmatch.com
• https://www.listennotes.com/

About Chris Krimitsos:

Chris Krimitsos has cemented his place in emerging technologies, as evidenced by his success with a global podcasting event that set back-to-back world records and a first of its kind blockchain event.

Time and again, Chris has solidified his reputation as a thought leader, whether as a speaker, an event organizer, or in the media. Along the way, his name twice became etched in the book of Guinness World Records™ as he championed the largest attendance for a virtual podcasting conference in one week, first in 2020, and then breaking it with a new mark one year later.

Chris has successfully grown Podfest™ Multimedia Expo to an international conference with upwards of three thousand registrants from what started as a meetup at a local café in 2013. Content creators have benefited from his knack for community building as they build relationships AND their podcasts and YouTube channels through the platforms he has provided. These experiences, whether in-person or virtual, are built from the foundation of Chris having created more than 2,000 live events in his professional career.

You can connect with Chris in the following ways:

• Website: https://chriskrimitsos.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriskrimitsos
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskrimitsos/
• Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskrimitsos/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriskrimitsos

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

This week, Chris Hare shares with us how he and his team are working to solve a 180 year old problem with waste tires and make them into valuable commodities. 

In this episode you will learn:

• How important it is to maintain a dialogue with your shareholders that is thoughtful and consistent.
• Learning how to delegate as you move from an individual contributor to someone in a leadership role and the issues that you can create if you take the task back.
• Remembering that feedback is personal.  Be cognizant of how you are delivering it.
• Knowing that it can be challenging to slow down with a new audience especially when you are presenting it at the White House.

24 Hour Challenge:

Chris challenges you to think about your journey, resume and mission statement.  If you were on a bus and someone asked you what you do, take ten words that describe you.

About Chris Hare:

Chris Hare is Chief Executive Officer of PRTI, a leading Waste to Energy data center technology company based in North Carolina, USA. He has started and led a number of companies and spearheaded teams at Sony Ericsson, Lucas/TRW and others, both in the US and internationally. He has consulted for a wide range of innovation and strategy clients worldwide, including roles with UK Trade and Investment, HTC, AT&T, Hilti and others.

He earned the IBM Innovation and Design award, among other accolades. He holds graduate degrees from Cornwall Business School (UK) and is a Chartered Companion of the Chartered Management Institute, Member of the IEEE and has actively served on boards for a number of private and public associations.

You can connect with Chris in the following ways:  

• Website: https://www.prtitech.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbhare?lang=en
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hare-18b46

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

This week, Matt Iseman shares how he made his journey from an Ivy League education and medical degree to being known as one of American Ninja Warrior’s beloved hosts.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to connect with your audience by introducing your personality and showing them that they can be comfortable.
• Learning that you are not competing with others but competing with the best version of yourself.  Remember to have grace with yourself and stop comparing yourself to others.
• Say yes to every opportunity you get no matter how small.  You have to put the “reps” in to get better and learn what works for you.

About Matt Iseman:

Life is short, do what makes you happy.”

That’s the advice that Matt got from his Dad - a world renowned physician - when Matt quit medicine to pursue stand-up comedy. And those words still guide Matt today. He talks ninjas, tells jokes around the world and, in general, proves laughter is the best medicine.

Perhaps best known as the host of the FOUR TIME Emmy nominated “American Ninja Warrior” and being named the newest Celebrity Apprentice, the Boston Globe has said of Matt, “The best part about American Ninja Warrior, hands down, is when bro-host Matt Iseman roars the show’s title.” He also helms the latest spinoff, American Ninja Warrior Junior, on Universal Kids (it’s their highest rated show ever) and he headed up the spinoff, “ANW: Ninja vs Ninja” on the USA Network. Matt hosted Evel Live on History, the highest rated cable special of 2018 and makes regular visits to the Today Show. He also hosts Live Rescue on A&E following the life & death everyday heroics of First Responders.

His ongoing battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis transformed him into a strong supporter of the Arthritis Foundation, the charity he’s represented while winning Celebrity Apprentice. Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger considers him a celebrity. For his work over the past decade and a half, Matt was named the 2018 “Arthritis Warrior of the Year.” And his battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma has made him a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. He still serves as the Apprentice to the Boss, Arnold Schwarzenegger, hosting the Arnold Strongman Classic and helping him raise millions of dollars for the After School All Stars. Matt also supports the American Cancer Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and serves as an Ambassador for the Armed Services Arts Partnership.

You can connect with Matt in the following ways:

• Website: https://www.mattiseman.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattiseman
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattiseman
• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/mattisemanlive
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiseman/

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today

This week, Dina Pokedoff shares how as the first SVP of Communications in North America for a company with over 13,000 North American employees she gets to build something from the ground up and make a difference.  Dina shares how grit and resilience prepared her for this role as well as for her passion for being a triathlete.

In this episode you will learn:

• How being part of a global communications team requires you to tell the story both inside and outside the company to a large audience including: media, communities, partners, external stakeholders, prospective employees, and existing employees.
• Making sure that when you have the opportunity to take a leadership role and want it, to take it.
• Understanding that one of the best ways to get promoted is to be known and be seen.
• Diversity also includes diversity of perspective and that companies that embrace diversity have a competitive advantage from an organizational standpoint.
• 24 Hour Challenge: Go through your connections on LinkedIn and reconnect with a few people that you haven’t spoken to in awhile.

About Dina Pokedoff:

Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR is a driven and results-oriented senior brand and communications executive and an empowered female leader in the communications industry. Dina currently is Senior Vice President, Communications for Kuehne+Nagel North America , one of the world’s leading logistics companies. At Kuehne+Nagel, Dina is responsible for establishing, driving and executing the regional communications strategy.

Most recently, Dina was Director of Corporate Communications at Trinseo, a global, specialty material solutions provider, established as a spinoff of Dow. Prior to Trinseo, Dina was Director of Brand, Reputation and Influence at Saint-Gobain North America, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturers of innovative material solutions. At both, she spearheaded internal and external communications including employee communications, external philanthropic partnerships, brand strategy and external relations activities including media relations, social media, website and reputation/crisis management.

Dina lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania with her husband Mark, their two beautiful children Benjamin (14) and Ava (8) and their dog Silkey (a cavalier/cockapoo).  When not working, she loves keeping fit through her passion for Peloton (bike and tread) and competing in triathlons.  Dina has also been a performer for most of her life singing in musicals, a cappella groups and choirs.  An avid reader and pop culture fan, she enjoys streaming the latest shows and is thrilled to be introducing her children to the love of Broadway, taking them to see as many shows as possible.

You can connect with Dina in the following ways:

• Website: https://us.kuehne-nagel.com/
• Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuehneNagelGroup
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmassaro/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kuehne_Nagel
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYgSjWHZ5KIUIpWK-0R-d6A
• Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuehne-nagel
• Dina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-pokedoff/

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
• LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions
• Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
• Twitter: @LauraSicola
• Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
• Website: https://speakingtoinfluence.com/podcast/
• Laura’s Online Course: virtualinfluence.today