The Communicative Leader
On The Communicative Leader, we're making your work life what you want it to be. Do you need years of training or special equipment? Not at all my friends. Simple, yet thoughtful changes in your communication can make great strides in displaying your leadership ability. And why the heck should you care about leadership communication? Well, communication is the yardstick others use to determine whether or not they see you as a leader. Ahhh don't be scared, I got you. We will walk through common organizational obstacles and chat about small, but meaningful communication-rooted changes you can integrate immediately. No more waiting for the workplace to become what you hope it will. Nope. You, my friends, will be empowered and equipped to make those changes. Let's have some fun! Can't get enough? Join our weekly email list to receive episode recaps, previews, and most importantly, communication-rooted solutions for your everyday workday questions and experiences. Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/h91B0v We'd love to hear from you! Send us your questions and requests via email or a voice note to TheCommunicativeLeader@gmail.com.
Episodes
Strength isn’t a solo act—it’s a team sport. We dig into the hidden costs of hyperindependence and the quiet cultural cues that reward exhaustion while calling it excellence. With Dr. Khutso Madubanya —business scholar, speaker, and founder of Dance with Change—we unpack how high performers learn to pause, ask for help, and lead with agency without burning out.
Khutso shares a gripping personal journey from apar...
The ideas in your head aren’t the problem. The missing map is. We’re taking you inside Level 1 of Amplifying Your Leadership Voice to move from frustrating silence to a clear, confident presence others trust. Instead of tossing generic tips at complex challenges, we break down a practical way to see your communication as it actually is—so you can grow it on purpose.
We start by naming the silent tax: the invi...
We explore how purpose turns into measurable results by designing communication that is simple, repeatable and trusted. Andrew Oxley shares a practical framework for clarity, passion, and habit change that scales across teams and ties directly to business metrics.
Takeaways
- Communication is essential for effective leadership.
- Clarity in communication helps avoid confusion among team members.
- Growth often requires step...
We explore how burnout creates a communication gap and why regulating the nervous system turns scattered messaging into clear, trustworthy leadership. Laura Cardwell shares tools that blend applied neuroscience, human design, and somatics to move from reaction to resonance.
• the cost of misalignment on trust and buy-in
• dopamine loops versus purpose-led motivation
• imposter narratives and self-wort...
We pull back the curtain on the hidden driver of burnout: unexpressed ideas and unspoken boundaries. We map the four fears that keep professionals quiet and share a simple, repeatable path to make your voice a tool for self-care and career growth.
• The danger of silence for influence and well-being
• Four fears that mute contribution and fuel resentment
• Practical mindset shifts to normalize nerves<...
Mobeen Tahir shares practical tools for simplifying language, structuring ideas, and delivering with precision and care.
• bridging the gap between what you want to say and what the audience needs
• the cost of poor delivery on credibility and timing
• simplifying jargon into plain, repeatable language
• using why what how to move from information to action
• designing slides around a single, ...
What if two handwritten sentences could do more for engagement than a dozen meetings? We sit down with author and keynote speaker Amy Daughters to unpack the surprising power of pen on paper—how a spontaneous act of compassion turned into 580 letters and a repeatable practice any leader can use to build trust, loyalty, and genuine kinship at work.
Amy walks us through the moment that sparked her writing habit...
What if the real shortcut to high performance is subtracting the noise, not stacking more on your plate? We close Season 7 by distilling nine conversations with leaders, coaches, and researchers into four practical trends that transform how we work: redefine success, build resilience for nonlinear growth, lead through connection, and lock it in with light, powerful systems.
We start by exposing busyness as an...
Peggy Sullivan, renowned researcher and author of "Beyond Busyness," shares her journey from being a busyness addict to developing a framework that helps individuals and organizations escape the trap of constant hustle while achieving peak performance.
• Self-described "busyness addict in recovery" whose wake-up call included eating cat food for dinner, a failed marriage, and a stress-rela...
Creativity isn't a magical talent bestowed on a lucky few—it's a skill that can be cultivated through deliberate practice, psychological safety, and effective communication. In this illuminating conversation, creativity expert Melissa Dinwiddie reveals how her unexpected journey from Juilliard-trained dancer to corporate innovation consultant led to transformative insights about unlocking creative potential ...
Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau shares her Smart Power method for leadership transformation, challenging traditional power dynamics and empowering leaders to create meaningful impact in chaotic environments. Through her 30-year career studying power in organizations, she reveals how authentic leadership, purposeful collaboration, and systemic thinking can revolutionize organizational culture.
• The difference betwe...
Dr. Marjan Modara shares her journey from architectural engineering to becoming a distinguished personal knowledge management facilitator, keynote speaker, and storyteller with over 40 years of experience across government and private sectors.
• Personal knowledge management combines individual learning from various sources with strategic application of that knowledge in different contexts
• Creating safe...
When chaos erupts, the difference between catastrophe and manageable challenge often comes down to preparation. Crisis management expert Stephanie Craig brings a lifetime of experience navigating high-pressure situations to this illuminating conversation about organizational resilience.
Growing up as the daughter of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police hostage negotiator, Stephanie developed an unusual comfort wit...
Jimmy Cannon shares his transformative approach to voice work by merging vocal techniques with anxiety management strategies to help leaders communicate with confidence and authenticity. His Canon Method focuses on three key elements—voice, confidence, and presence—to help individuals overcome communication barriers and develop their authentic leadership voice.
• Exploring how the voice connects to our nervou...
What happens when you strip emotion from complex business challenges? For Chris Davenport, it became the foundation of a reputation so powerful that competitors nicknamed him "The Wolf" and "The Cleaner" before eventually becoming his friends and clients.
Chris takes us on his remarkable journey from college entrepreneur to the visionary leader who drove 3i International to a staggering 10...
John Gallagher, visionary leader behind Growing Champions coaching and consulting, shares his journey from mechanical engineer to renowned executive coach and discusses how his faith-based, structured approach transforms leaders from mediocrity to excellence.
Takeaways
- Mentorship can significantly shape one's leadership journey.
- Faith can provide a strong foundation for leadership principles.
- The greate...
Mountaineer Jenn Drummond shares her journey from finance executive to world record holder, revealing how a near-fatal car accident transformed her definition of success into one focused on experiences rather than achievements. Her powerful "people over peaks" philosophy guides her approach to leadership, family life, and setting world records.
• Discovered mountaineering after a life-changing car a...
In our season 6 finale, we explore the most pivotal themes of leadership communication discussed throughout our conversations with industry experts. Dr. Leah OH synthesizes key insights into six essential pillars that can transform your leadership approach and drive meaningful change in your organization.
• Empathy and active listening form the foundation of effective leadership communication, with Richard Re...
What if the secret to commanding a room isn't what you think? When Richard Reid found himself sharing a tent in Patagonia with a Welsh psychiatrist, he couldn't have imagined how that chance encounter would transform his understanding of human connection and leadership presence.
Richard, an organizational psychologist and body language expert with 20+ years of experience coaching high-profile indivi...
Jimi Gibson's journey from pulling rabbits out of hats to leading marketing teams reveals a profound connection between magic performance and leadership communication. In this captivating conversation, the VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Agency unpacks his "Magic Script" framework - a three-part system that transforms ordinary communication into extraordinary leadership moments.
At the hear...
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