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The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky


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Episode Title: The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky

Host: Natalie Ivey
Guest: Cindy Skalicky, Author of Red Light, Green Light

Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, host Natalie Ivey sits down with messaging strategist and executive coach Cindy Skalicky to explore the power of persuasion in Human Resources. Whether you're presenting investigation findings to executives, coaching a challenging employee, or making a case for disciplinary action, how you deliver the message can make or break your influence.

Cindy shares insights from her bestselling book, Red Light, Green Light: How Top Leaders Present with Polish, Get Buy-in, and Become More Influential. Together, Natalie and Cindy unpack strategies HR professionals can use to build executive presence, craft compelling narratives, and communicate confidently—especially in high-stakes, high-pressure environments.

This episode is filled with real-world tips and practical tools that every HR professional should have in their communication toolkit.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why persuasion is essential in HR roles
  • The HOW-TO Model for structuring persuasive communication
  • Using storytelling techniques without compromising objectivity
  • Building executive presence in high-stakes meetings
  • Real-life scenarios: Persuading leadership to act on difficult decisions
  • Cindy’s top advice for becoming a more influential communicator
  • Resources Mentioned:

    • Book: Red Light, Green Light by Cindy Skalicky
      • Link:
      • https://www.amazon.com/Red-Light-Green-Buy-Influential-ebook/dp/B0FHGWNCPJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GB9RLOCY9LTS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i59XGqpF9NPzikhokdwGt0uFCd1t24XDscAW795j6Ac.XSN7YFwfAWyZXH_iUnGBZNG8AcYeet66MI4mil9ycfI&dib_tag=se&keywords=red+light+green+light+book+cindy+skalicky&qid=1754580145&sprefix=red+light+green+light+cindy%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1

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        Host: Natalie Ivey

        Website: https://www.rpchr.com
        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieivey/

        Cindy's Website: https://onpoint-communications.com

        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-skalicky

        Join Natalie Ivey for a live, 2-day virtual workshop:

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        Walk through a mock investigation, learn credibility assessment techniques, and gain practical tools to handle even the toughest cases.
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