Speaking and Communicating Podcast

What happens when a high-achieving leader drops the mask of perfection? 

Meet Jasper Calcara!

Jasper Calcara is a CEO, entrepreneur, single father, author, and speaker whose work centers on helping people build success without sacrificing what matters most.

In this episode, structural engineer and entrepreneur Jasper Calcara spent decades in the high-pressure construction industry, 

He realized early on that clear communicati...

Will artificial intelligence bring us closer together or drive us further apart?

Meet Nathan Graham!

Nathan Graham — author, AI consultant, speaker, real estate broker, business builder, and founder of Synthetic Echo Inc.

In this episode, Nathan is here to discuss the evolving landscape of technology, communication, and human relationships. 

As AI becomes embedded in our daily interactions, preserving genuine empath...

 Are you treating communication as just a technical skill, or as a mindset of service?

Meet David Firth!

Communication isn't just a set of skills to perform—it's a fundamental mindset to inhabit. In this episode, David Firth, an author, speaker, and organizational consultant with over 30 years of experience helps teams and executives transform their messaging.

David breaks down why the conventional focus on looking polished...

How do creatives protect their intellectual property?

Meet Gordon Firemark - Attorney At Law!

Gordon Firemark, widely known as "The Podcast Lawyer™." has decades of experience bridging entertainment, theater, media, and law,. He is a prominent entertainment lawyer based in Los Angeles, specializing in the theatre, film, and television industries.

On this episode, Gordon breaks down the essential legal foundations every podcaster, cont...

Why is empathy necessary in running an organization?

Meet Michelle J. Howe!

Michelle is former CPA, strategic consultant, and founder of Empath Evolution™. They delve into why modern leadership requires a fundamental shift from rigid, transactional dynamics to empathetic, relationally aware leadership. 

Michelle shares her unique transition from numbers and financial precision to deep perceptual intelligence, highlighting how lea...

How do you truly negotiate?

Meet Arlene Cohen Miller!

Arlene is an AV Preeminent® Rated Colorado Attorney, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, and CEO of Jewel Consultancy, a firm based in Longmont, Colorado, specializing in work-life harmony, leadership coaching, and healing.

Drawing from over 3 decades of legal experience, Arlene breaks down what it truly takes to negotiate effectively and ...

What does it truly take to command a room, lead with authority, and project executive presence without putting on an artificial "mask"?

Meet Sandra Bargman!

Sandra is a seasoned voice and presence coach with over 35 years in performing arts, theater, and voiceover. She breaks down why traditional "authoritarian" leadership is dying, how soft skills like empathy and active breathing drive true authority, and why developing executive p...

What do we get so wrong about mental health?

Meet Bryan Gastelle, PsyD!

Dr. Bryan Gastelle is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Empower Psychotherapy. Licensed in Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas, he brings a direct and collaborative approach to mental health care. Dr. Gastelle specializes in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to support individuals and couples navigating trauma, ADHD...

Are you staying in your comfort zone because it feels safe, or is it secretly holding you back from your true potential?

Meet Stan Lewis!

Stan is a Leadership Expert who explores how to shatter self-imposed limitations, master 360-degree leadership, and break free from mental captivity.

An empowerment advocate with over 25 years of experience, Stan unlocks the full potential of ambitious professionals and leaders. As the founder of Nw...

Are you feeling stuck in a career that looks successful on paper but no longer fulfills you?

Meet Kay Kayaian!

Kate is an Author, Speaker, Career Strategist, and Grammy Award-winning former Cellist. She shares her powerful journey of walking away from a high-profile classical music career to help others rethink their own definitions of success, identity, and "what's next."

If you are struggling with career transitions, imposte...

How is the next generation supposed to learn soft skills?

Meet John Kwon!

John is a finance expert and investor currently based in South Korea. He has lived in 4 countries, mostly in the United States. During the course of his career, he managed a $23 billion equity fund, amongst other portfolios.

On this episode, John focuses on soft skills development, particularly examining why young people struggle with social skills and how cultu...

Are your presentations inspiring your team, or are they putting them to sleep?

Create Authority! Control the Room! Be a Rockstar!

Meet David Thomas!

In this episode, international keynote speaker and elite presentation coach David Thomas shares his expert strategies on how corporate leaders, politicians, and public speakers can break out of the "vanilla" presentation trap and become communication rockstars.

From preparing clients for t...

How can leaders create healthier workplace cultures for their teams?

Meet Dr. Melanie Gray!

Dr. Gray is a Registered Nurse of over 25 years and trauma-informed leadership expert from Wisconsin. She shares her transition from nursing to helping leaders create healthier workplace cultures.

Dr. Gray's experience during COVID-19, particularly seeing the impact on younger nurses, led her to formalize her work supporting employees strugglin...

How do you get what you want?

Meet Joshua Bandoch!

Joshua is a persuasion expert and TEDx speaker, an internationally recognized persuasion expert and keynote speaker. He has spent two decades mastering the art and science of persuasion. 

On this episode, he discusses his book "How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art and Science of Persuasion."He shares insights on effective persuasion techniques, emphasizing the importance o...

How do you make a career transition?

Meet Ana Denis!

Ana Dennis is a storytelling and communications expert from The Hague, Netherlands.

On this episode, she narrates her career transitions and cross-cultural communication experiences. Ana shared her journey from starting as a translator in cybersecurity to moving through marketing and business development roles, eventually becoming an entrepreneur selling pre-loved designer handbags....

How do you break free from your patterns?

Meet Doug Fleener!

Doug helps people overcome the gap between knowing better and doing better. His powerful story of recovery and being challenged to ask, "What If" led to him developing a transformational framework that he now uses to help his clients.

Doug's "What If" framework and the differences when using it in the past vs using it for future scenarios.

Key Points:
how interrupting auto...

In this podcast episode, Mohammed Isa, a former CFO turned leadership coach and mountaineer from Bahrain. shares insights on leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentoring, self-awareness, and work-life balance.

He recounts how KPMG's managing director mandated senior leaders to groom juniors for career advancement, tying bonuses and promotions to this practice.

Key highlights:
- why many leaders struggle with emotional int...

Tyler Chisholm is a CEO, author, speaker, and podcast host who shows leaders that curiosity isn’t optional — it’s the edge that builds trust and drives growth.

Early in his career, Tyler Chisholm believed leaders had to know it all. The smartest in the room. The clearest voice. The one with the answers.

But when the weight of certainty started breaking both plans and people, he discovered a better way: curiosity.

As ...

What skills are necessary for Founders in order to scale their startups?

Meet Andrew Poles!

Andrew returns to our show to share additional skills that Founders need in order to run thriving businesses.

As a Founder and CEO Performance Coach, his mission is not just about scaling your business, but scaling YOU!

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the communication skills every manager needs to effectively lead teams, build trust...