Dr. Richard Santiago from the U.S. Army: Being a Change Agent When the Odds are Against You

On this week’s episode we are honored to have Dr. Richard Santiago, CFO of the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) who shares how he had to become a change agent in order to implement massive digital transformation across more than one hundred locations around the world that absolu…

Smitha Murthy of Beagle Security: A Leader Who Lifts Up

Joining Laura this week is Smitha Murthy, CEO of Beagle Security. Smitha shares the steps she took to build rapport with key decision makers early in her career in order to be recognized as someone truly ready for a leadership role. In this episode you will learn: How Smitha helped build a collect…

Chris Hood of CH Digital: Lessons Learned from Google Culture

This week, Chris Hood of CH Digital and former Head of Digital Strategy at Google discusses the lessons he learned from the communication culture at Google, and how they can be implemented in any business. In this episode you will learn: How Google established a culture of ‘psychological safety’ a…

Sardor Akhmedov of Jafton.com: "Turning Mistakes into Strength: A Journey to Better Relationships and Work Environment"

This week, Sardor shares with us what he did to create a work culture that makes people want to come to work each day. In this episode you will learn: How addressing vulnerability openly with his team and clients created a culture of openness and reciprocity within the company, and translated to m…

Nathan Beckord of Founder Suite and Funding Stack: Cracking the Code to Successful Fundraising

Nathan Beckord of Founder Suite and Funding Stack: Cracking the Code to Successful Fundraising This week, Nathan Beckord shares with us how to put yourself in the best position to get to ‘yes’ with potential investors. In this episode you will learn: Common misconceptions and challenges in the wo…

Jacob Baadsgaard of Disruptive Advertising: What Do You Value The Most?

This week, Jacob Baadsgaard shares with us how he made the change to a values based business. In this episode you will learn: How marriage counseling made his business better. When to break up or let go of clients while finding the right solution for them. What a rock, paper, & scissors tournament…

Dr. Mark Wilkinson, Vocal Expert: Your Voice Matters

This week, Dr. Mark Wilkinson will share with us various ways that preparing our voice can help lead to a greater impact in front of any size audience. In this episode you will learn: The importance of warming up your body and vocal chords before speaking. How certain foods can cause acid reflux a…

Lisa DiPaolo of Karyopharm Therapeutics: Qualities of a Senior Leader

This week, Lisa DiPaolo shares with us the qualities that she looks for when hiring someone for a senior leadership role. In this episode you will learn: How her company is on a mission to defeat cancer. The importance of connecting with the audience and stepping back when you see that your messag…

Ellen Gallagher Chief Operating Officer, Wilkes University – Matching Your Message: Adapting Your Style for Maximum Influence

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola spends time with Ellen Gallagher, Chief Operations Officer at Wilkes University. In this episode you will learn: how a free text-book initiative is increasing student’s likelihood for success that time spent earning a 4-year degree t…

Jennifer Krippner from the Institute for Healthcare Excellence – Transforming Organizational Culture and Building Strong Relationships

In this episode of the “Speaking to Influence”, Dr. Laura Sicola spends time with Jennifer Krippner, Chief Experience Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Excellence, which implements evidence-based systems that instill a state of thriving in physicians, nurses, and caregiver teams. In this epi…