Speak Like a Leader: Communication Skills That Move the Needle With Dr. Laura Sicola

If you've ever felt tongue-tied in a big meeting, uncertain in a sales call, or frustrated that your message just isn't landing, this episode will flip the script. Dr. Laura Sicola joins the conversation to share how small shifts in how you speak can lead to big changes in how you're received. You'll discover how to step into a room with presence, communicate your value with clarity, and build real trust—whether you're leading a team or closing a deal.

Expect practical takeaways you can use right away - from better ways to introduce yourself, to questions that spark real understanding, to strategies for handling pricing conversations with calm authority. Whether you're growing a business or growing into your voice, this episode will help you move from second-guessing to leading with impact. Tune in and learn how to speak so people not only listen, but remember.

Timestamps:

• (00:01) – Meet Dr. Laura Sicola
• (02:45) – Why word choice shapes your confidence and credibility
• (11:30) – The 3 C’s of vocal executive presence: Command, Connect, Close
• (24:10) – How to communicate clearly with your team (without being harsh)
• (36:55) – Tips for pricing conversations and stating your value confidently

Resources:

• Set up a free Introductory Business Planning Session with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/plan
• Learn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcast

Laura Sicola, Inc:

• Learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola: https://laurasicola.com/
• Speaking To Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice: https://amzn.to/3SXtQpI (Affiliate Link)
• Read Chapters 1 and 2 for FREE here: https://chapters1and2.speakingtoinfluence.com/
• Watch Dr. Laura Sicola's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02EJ1IdC6tE
• Follow Dr. Laura Sicola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlaurasicola/
• Follow Dr. Laura Sicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurasicola/
• Listen to Dr. Laura Sicola's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkQFc_5bDzVcv0FEBv2iKALig1kUqcQB9
• Follow Dr. Laura Sicola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola/
• Follow Laura Sicola, Inc. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc/

About Dr. Laura Sicola:

Dr.Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice, and host of the Global Top 1% podcast, Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C Suite, and the podcast ALPHA WHISPERERS: Genesis. Her mission is to transform executives into confident, inspiring leaders. A cognitive linguist by background, she has trained and coached executives at Fortune 500 companies and non-profit leaders from around