

Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast
Scott D'Amico
With Communicast, Scott works to distill down what it means to be a great communicator. Each episode features a conversation with a business professional about communication skills and how they have impacted their career and overall organization. Listeners will also glean tips around how to hone their own communication skills.
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May 7, 2024 • 43min
Eric Henry: How to Cut Through the Noise
With a constant barrage of information coming at people, how do you cut through the noise? That is exactly what my guest, Eric Henry, and I discussed in this episode. Eric is the President at Carousel Digital Signage, which is the industry leader in enterprise digital signage content management. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-henry-8579407/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Apr 23, 2024 • 30min
Sony Das: The 4 Cs of Effective Communication
Be clear, concise, charismatic, and curious. Fantastic advice from my guest, Sony Das. Sony is the Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at Lionsgate Entertainment. In this episode we talk about humility, empowering people, and getting your key message “above the fold”.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Sony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonymdas/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Apr 9, 2024 • 36min
Erik Algreen: Measure Twice. Cut Once.
Measure twice. Cut once. Fantastic advice for so many areas of life from my guest, Erik Algreen. Erik is the Founder and Executive Coach at Algreen & Company. In this episode we talk about resilience, managing ego, persuasion, and the power of kindness.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-algreen-petersen-1340945/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Mar 26, 2024 • 35min
Dr. David Schreiner: Be the Best Part of Their Day
When it comes to interactions with your team, focus on quality over quantity. Fantastic advice from my guest, Dr. David Schreiner. Dave is the President and CEO at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and author of the best-selling book “Be the Best Part of Their Day”. In this episode we talk about adopting an abundance mindset, making time in your schedule for priorities, and how to incorporate appreciative inquiry.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-l-schreiner-ph-d-fache-97858515/► Buy “Be the Best Part of Their Day” https://www.amazon.com/Best-Part-Their-Supercharging-Communication/dp/1642257605► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Mar 12, 2024 • 39min
Dianna Booher: Would You Put That in Writing?
When delivering a speech or presentation, find your fans and make eye contact with them at the beginning. It will help reduce your nerves and get things kicked off on the right foot. Great advice from my guest, Dianna Booher. Dianna is a hall of fame speaker, bestselling author, and executive presence expert. In this episode we talk about the importance of listening, the difference between a story and an anecdote, and why you shouldn’t memorize your presentations. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Dianna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannabooher/► Visit Dianna’s site: https://booherresearch.com/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Feb 27, 2024 • 37min
David Dye: Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes
In order to be a great communicator, you need to focus on connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitment. Fantastic advice from my guest, David Dye. David is the President of Let’s Grow Leaders, which provides practical leadership training and tools for human centered leaders. In this episode we discuss how to effectively share your ideas at work, the importance of having the conversation, and the 4 Cs of effective communication. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmdye/► Pre-order Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict https://letsgrowleaders.com/conflict-phrases-book/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Feb 13, 2024 • 50min
Rich Carr: Predictable, Consistent, and Kind
In order to establish psychological safety, you need to be predictable, consistent, and kind. Excellent advice from my guest, Rich Carr. Rich is a learning scientist and CEO of Brain-centric, which stands at the forefront of redefining cognitive brain training for the 21st century’s innovative communicators, coaches, and educators. In this episode we discuss the importance of affect before effect, strategies to create engagement with any audience, and how to avoid amygdala hijack. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrknowledge/► Visit Brain Centric Training: https://braincentricdesign.com/► Order Surprised: The Science and Art of Engagement: https://a.co/d/3n6J30r► Order Brain-centric Design: The Surprising Neuroscience Behind Learning with Deep Understanding: https://a.co/d/0GPDh5N► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Jan 30, 2024 • 32min
Chrissie Fay: It’s the Intangibles That Set You Apart
It’s the intangibles that set you apart. Excellent perspective from my guest this episode, Chrissie Fay. Chrissie is an executive search consultant and CEO of Sky Consulting Services. In this episode we talk about how to leverage communication skills for interviews, the importance of breathing, and how to know when to stop talking. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Chrissie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissie-fay-3013b3/► Visit Sky Consulting Services’ website: https://www.scs-search.com/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Jan 16, 2024 • 30min
Matt Krasnoff: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Take care of people and people will take care of you. Outstanding advice from my guest this episode, Matt Krasnoff. Matt is the Producing Branch Manager for the Krasnoff Mortgage Team at First Federal Bank. In this episode we delve into the core of authenticity, the significance of articulating your “why”, and the transformative power of genuine care. I hope you enjoy.Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-krasnoff-8a66b440/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com

Jan 2, 2024 • 27min
Jesse Cole: Swing Hard in Case You Hit It
Leaders are great repeaters. That is something that my guest this episode, Jesse Cole, truly embodies. Jesse is the owner of the Savannah Bananas, where along with his team, they are creating the greatest show in sports. In this episode, we talk about being “fans first”, the importance of backing up your words with action, and how mindset and stories can help you achieve your vision. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/► Learn more about Banana Ball athttps://thesavannahbananas.com/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Learn more about Communispond: https:www.communispond.com


