Your Intended Message

Your Intended Message

Better communication skills will advance your career and business. Are you ready to enhance your understanding and results from better communication? Listen to learn how to deliver Your Intended Message. Are you willing to cross-examine communication from various perspectives? Would you like to deliver your intended message more effectively? Listen to Your Intended Message to gain a powerful advantage in your ability to convey your message to your audience, team, clients or marketplace. Learn from the mistakes and success of communication experts from around the world from different scenarios. Imagine what that means to you when you improve the success of your next conversation, presentation or message.

Episodes

October 24, 2025 28 mins
The Power of Listening—Lessons from Elephants and Lions Elephant Wisdom: Be Still, Listen, and Lead

Episode 278: (Hugh is based in San Fransico)

In this conversation with Hugh Coppen we explore:

  • how animals communicate clearly without words

  • why listening is a survival skill in nature—and in business

  • what elephants and lions can teach us about leadership

  • how body language signals intent, trust, and respect

  • the importan...

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Managing Fear and Chaos The Ant, the Elephant, and the Earthquake

Episode 277 (Vince is based in Dallas, Texas)

In this conversation with Vince Poscente we explore:

  • how fear operates in both the conscious and subconscious mind

  • why alignment between intention and emotion determines progress

  • the meaning behind “there’s no linear way out of chaos”

  • how to face personal earthquakes like loss, failure, or crisis

  • why breathi...

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Why Logic Doesn’t Sell — and What to Do Instead Brain Glue: Why Emotion Beats Logic in Business Communication

Episode 276 (James is bases in LA, California)

In this Conversation we Explore:

  • Why the emotional brain makes 90% of our decisions

  • How rhyme, rhythm, and repetition make ideas memorable

  • The secret power of metaphors and analogies in persuasion

  • What “Brain Glue” is and how to apply it in marketing and leadership

  • ...
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Feedback First: The Starting Point for Better Sales Coaching Listen for What Isn’t Said: The Coaching Skill Most Managers Miss

Episode 275 (Keith is based in Philladephia)

In this conversation with Keith Willis, we explore:

  • why real coaching starts with clarity, not a barrage of questions

  • how an Army leadership mindset accelerates business coaching outcomes

  • the pharma sales reality and why managers must coach for influenc...

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Targeted messaging wins: why “market to everybody = market to nobody” Plateaued growth? Check your vision, strategy, and team empowerment

Episode 274 (Shay is based in Charlotte NC)

In this conversation with Shay Prosser, we explore:

  • why strategy must come before messaging

  • how interviewing customers sharpens language that resonates

  • the danger of “laundry list” offerings and what to say instead

  • how clear targeting helps ...

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Manage Difficult Conversations & Meetings

The 3-step script to calm angry people (ignore words, read feelings, label)

Episode 273 (Doug is based in California)

In this conversation we explore…

  • https://dougnoll.com/why decisions are emotional and what that means for leadership credibility

  • the 92-second reset protocol that calms intense situations fast

  • a three-step method: ignore words, read emotions, reflect with “you”...

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Build trust in business through authentic storytelling The brand blueprint: how to define values and tell your story

Episode 272  (Deevo is based in Charlotte, NC)

In this conversation we explore…
  • how to cut through industry noise with a no-fluff branding approach

  • why self-discovery is the foundation of personal branding

  • the role of trust and experience in building client relationships

  • how authentic storytelling creates...

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Build Innovation Teams That Thrive in Ambiguity Human Ingenuity: Clever, Inventive and Fearless Thinking

Episode 271 (Ken is based in the Greater Toronto Area)

In this conversation we explore…
  • why innovation often stalls in organizations

  • the difference between innovation, entrepreneurship, and ingenuity

  • how to measure and manage openness to ambiguity

  • why diversity of thought and background is essential for innovation

  • ...

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High-Stakes Communication: Lessons for Leaders From Crisis to Product Launch: Mastering High-Stakes Messaging

Episode 270 (Angela is based in Massachusetts)

In this conversation we explore…
  • why every business needs a crisis communication plan

  • how to identify vulnerabilities and prepare for unexpected risks

  • why proactive preparation is a positive mindset

  • how to communicate with honesty, transparency, and values

  • why “no...

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Cold Calling in 2025: Strategies That Still Work Combining Emotional Intelligence with Artificial Intelligence

Episode 269 (Ashely is based in Indianapolis, Indiana)

In this conversation we explore:
  • how AI can serve as a no-cost, personalized sales coach

  • why combining emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence strengthens selling skills

  • the importance of reviewing your own sales calls to identify scarcity languag...

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Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success Mind Shifting for Leaders: Building Teams That Solve Complex Problems

Episode 268 (Mitch is based in New York State)

In This Conversation We Explore…
  • how cultural values shape communication and decision-making

  • the hidden “lies” that societies accept and how they influence relationships

  • why the survival brain reacts faster than the resourceful brain

  • what “Part X”...

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Secret to Memorable Presentations Be Funny without Offending: Self-Deprecating Humor

Episode 267 (Danny is based in Denver, Colorado)

In this conversation with Danny Brassel we explore:

  • how to instantly connect with your audience using relatability, authority, and purpose

  • why storytelling beats bullet points for memorability and emotional connection

  • how to mine everyday experiences for meaningful stories that support your...

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Fix What's Broken with Traditional Networking Replace Referrals with Introductions to Build Your Business

Episode 266 (Donnie is based in Texas)

In this conversation with Donnie Boivin we explore:

  • why the traditional rules of networking fail in the B2B space

  • how to eliminate the pitch and still make meaningful connections

  • how to use LinkedIn QR codes instead of business cards

  • what it means to rank your network and why i...

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Stop Hiding Your Flaws—Use Them to Lead One-Eyed Wisdom: Using Your Flaws to Connect with Others

Episode 265 (Diana is based in Florida)

In this conversation with Diana Fritz we explore:

  • how Diana uses her literal blind spot to teach about communication blind spots

  • why vulnerability builds stronger connections in leadership and teams

  • how DISC profiles reveal communication styles and hidden friction

  • strategies to adjust ...

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How to Create Psychological Safety in Your Team From Ego to Empathy: Reframing Executive Presence

Episode 264 (Richard is based in South Africa)

In this conversation with Richard Reid we explore:

  • the true meaning of charisma and why it’s more about how others feel than how you appear

  • the role of psychological safety in building trust, influence, and innovation

  • why self-awareness is the foundation of authentic leadership

  • ...

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Help Your Audience Listen Better Why Curiosity Is the Key to Connection and Leadership

Episode 263 (Meaghan is based in Chicago)

In this conversation with Meaghan Benjamin we explore:

  • The difference between credibility and rapport — and why both matter in leadership.

  • How communication habits are formed and the importance of adapting them.

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  • What it means to practice agile communication in today’s digital world.

  • How curi...

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How to Ask Better Questions Without Saying "Why?" Stakeholder Whispering: Secret to Better Communication

Episode 262 (Bill is based in New Mexico)

In this conversation with Bill Shander we explore:

  • How to uncover what your stakeholders really need—beyond what they ask for

  • Why your first idea is often just an automated response

  • How to apply the Socratic method to guide people toward their own insight

  • Why asking “why” dir...

How Video Builds Trust and Your Bottom Line How CEOs can Build Authentic Person Brands that Attract Opportunity

Episode 261 (Alan is based in Oakville, Ontario)

In this conversation with Alan McClaren we explore:

  • the power of authentic personal branding for CEOs and business leaders

  • how a Brand DNA session transforms fear into clarity and confidence

  • why video is the most scalable and trustworthy communication tool today

  • ...

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June 5, 2025 35 mins
Instead of Call-to-Action Do this Inside-Out vs. Outside-In Marketing

Episode 260 (James is based in California)

In this conversation with James Hipkin we explore:

  • The difference between inside-out and outside-in marketing—and why it matters.

  • Why empathy is a marketer’s most powerful asset.

  • How to design a website that confirms, not converts.

  • The fatal flaw in “call to action” and what to say instead.

  • How to create “p...

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Networking for Introverts: Break the Ice Confidently Transform your Networking Mindset from Sales to Service

Episode 259 (Michael is based near Atlanta)

In this conversation we explore:

  1. Why networking should focus on giving rather than receiving.
  2. How to build trust through active listening.

  3. The FORM method to start conversations naturally.

  4. How to practice introductions and grow more confident.

  5. Why handwritten thank you ...

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