Marian Baldini - Kencrest: Leading a 90-Day Miracle
In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Marian Baldini, the CEO and president of Kencrest, a human services and early learning provider. Marian shares her experiences and insights on leadership communication, including the importance of enrolling people to their giftedness and the power of sil…
Jason Scott - 120VC: Winning Teams and Effective Leadership
In this episode of Speaking To Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola engages in a captivating conversation with Jason Scott, CEO of 120VC, unraveling the core elements of winning teams and effective leadership. In this episode you will learn: Connecting employees to the company's mission is crucial for thei…
Eric Watkins - Abstrakt Marketing: Effective Communication
In this episode of Speaking To Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola engages in a captivating conversation with Eric Watkins, President at Abstract Marketing Group. They delve into various aspects of effective communication, personal growth, and professional development. Key Points Discussed: Audience-Centr…
Ian Wendt of Jaguar Health: Being Coachable
In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Ian Wendt, the Chief Commercial Officer at Jaguar Health. They discuss various topics related to leadership, communication, and personal development. Ian shares insights about his experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and the unique aspects of Jag…
What Podcasting Taught Me about Leadership, Communication and Influence
In this 200th episode of "Speaking to Influence", Dr. Laura Sicola reflects on the lessons she has learned from podcasting about leadership, communication, and influence. She also shares insights from a panel of experienced podcasters. The key takeaways include the importance of listening as a le…
Ashley Sardjoe: Presence, Risk, and Results: Communication Secrets for the Modern Leader
Ashley Sardjoe shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of being present, embracing mistakes, and clear communication during change. He highlights the power of accountability partners and self-discipline for achieving goals. In this episode you will learn: The power of being present and acti…
Ngozi Okeh - Driving Business Success through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Ngozi Okeh, the global head of DEI at NextRoll, a marketing tech company. They delve into the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and how it can significantly impact business success. In this episode you will learn: The…
Dan Bradbury: The Three Commandments for Success: Connect, Understand, and Know Your Numbers
Laura welcomes Dan Bradbury to the show where he shares his three commandments for success and enhancing confidence, presence, and influence in Mergers and Acquisitions. In this episode you will learn: Why connecting personally is so important in M&A, as it builds trust and rapport- show how much …
Katie Bussing of Springfield Clinic: Pulse Check - A Tool for Organizational Strategy, Communication to Stakeholders, and Receiving Feedback from Your Team
Katie Bussing, Chief Human Resources officer of Springfield Clinic, is Laura’s guest this week on Speaking to Influence. Katie shares some tips on how she pulse checks a room when speaking to different groups, especially key stakeholder groups. In this episode you will learn: How Katie is working …
Skip Howard of Spacee: Transparency, Triumph, and Taking Risks
Laura welcomes Skip Howard, Founder of Spacee, to this episode of Speaking to Influence. Skip talks about a time when he had a vision that no one, his investors, board of directors, or sales teams believed in, and what happened when he decided to execute it anyway. Tune in to find out what happened…