Communicast: A Communication Skills Podcast

Great Communication Starts With Intention

Great communication starts before you say a word. In this episode of Communicast, Scott D’Amico sits down with career coach Michelle Shafer to explore why intentionality

Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer

Today, I’m joined by Grant Ballard, an engineer, business leader, climate finance expert, and author of The Zero-Sum Illusion. Grant brings a fascinating perspective to

Your Audience Is Your Scene Partner

Today, I’m joined by Carlo D’Amore, a professional actor, director, writer, producer, and founder of Live In Theater, an immersive theater company that has evolved from i

The Gap Between Knowing and Explaining

Today, I’m joined by Jesston Williams, Executive Director and co-founder of Tangelic. Jesston brings more than two decades of experience in leadership, operations, and or

Why Great Communication Connects People to Purpose

Today I'm joined by Scott McInnes, founder of Inspiring Change, a Dublin-based culture and internal communication consultancy. Scott helps senior leadership teams close t

Why Being Interested Beats Being Interesting

Today, I'm joined by Grant "Upbeat" Bosnick, leadership expert, executive coach, keynote speaker, former professional musician, and founder of YES! (Your Empowering Solut

Why Great Communicators Build Trust First

Today, I'm joined by Andrew Sykes, founder of Habits at Work, professor of executive education at the Kellogg School of Management, author, leadership expert, and global

How to Prioritize Communication When Everything Feels Urgent

Today, I’m joined by Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and PR leader with more than 40 years of experience helping organizations connect wi

How to Communicate Change Without Creating Resistance

Today, I'm joined by Travis Hahler, founder of The Neurological Nomad, strategy and transformation leader at Salesforce, and author of Rethink Resistance. Travis brings t

How Better Communication Builds Trust at Work

Today, I’m joined by Bernadette Jones, CEO and co-founder of Visionova HR Consulting. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources, leadership development, ex

How Great Communicators Make People Feel Safe

Today, I’m joined by Robin Dreeke, United States Marine Corp veteran, global behavioral expert, master spy recruiter, and author focused on trust, relationship building,

How to Read the Room and Adjust Your Communication Instantly

Special thanks again to Shannon for joining us and sharing such valuable insights on communication, leadership, and the power of awareness. As we close, here’s a key tak

From Career Ladder to Career Web: How to Stand Out Today

Today, I’m joined by Sam Alvita, career strategist and founder of Work Rewritten. Sam helps individuals navigate career transitions and rethink how they approach growth i

Communication Starts Before You Speak: The Power of Presence and State

Today, I’m joined by Curtis McCollum—certified clinical hypnotherapist, master practitioner in neurolinguistic programming, and high-performance coach focused on helping

Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry: Why Presence Is a Leadership Advantage

Today, I’m joined by Brad Farris—leadership coach, consultant, and founder of Anchor Advisors. Brad works with business owners and executives to help them grow into new l

Intercultural Communication Skills Every Leader Needs

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Catherine Hua Xiang, an applied linguist, educator, and award-winning author who specializes in intercultural communication and language learning

Your Nervous System Leads the Conversation: Communicate in a Regulated State

Today, I’m joined by Karen Canham—founder of Karen Ann Wellness and a coach who works with founders, high performers, and teams operating in high-pressure environments. K

What Sports Teach Us About Great Communication

Today, I’m joined by Angela R. Lewis—former professional basketball player, coach, author, and communication strategist. At her core, Angela is a connector and a coach, s

The Art and Science of Effective Communication

Today, I’m joined by Camille Fetter—founder and CEO of Talentfoot Executive Search. With more than 20 years of experience evaluating top-tier talent, Camille has develope

The What, Why, and How of Effective Leadership Communication

Today, I’m joined by Jacob Morgan—a futurist, 5x bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and the future of work. Jacob is also the ho