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Sparks Squared Speakeasy
by Figary Learning
Welcome to Sparks Squared Speakeasy. This is where leadership conversations get real. Each week we open the door to the kind of discussions leaders usually have behind closed doors. No scripts. No corporate polish. Just honest conversations about leadership, workplace culture, service excellence, and what it really takes to lead people well. Hosted by Cassandra Sparks, Professional Speaker + Communication & Leadership Coach, and Ewan Riccio-Laing, founder of Figary Learning, this podcast brings bold perspectives, practical insights, and real stories from the front lines of leadership. If you’re tired of leadership clichés and want conversations that are thoughtful, candid, and occasionally a little cheeky, you’re in the right place. Pull up a chair, pour yourself something good, and step inside the speakeasy. New conversations drop regularly, and you can also join the discuss
Episodes
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18. No Answers, Just Vibes
Cassandra Sparks and Ewan Riccio-Laing share a lighthearted “leadership confessional” episode about what real leadership looks like when things get messy and you don’t have the answers. They recap the prior courage challenge—when frustrated, clarify expectations—and Euan shares how redefining...
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17. The Late Show (Nobody Asked For)
In this episode, Ewan Riccio-Laing and Cassandra Sparks tackle a workplace frustration we’ve all experienced: someone arrives late to a meeting… then feels compelled to explain every detail of why. Together, they explore why the real issue isn’t usually the lateness itself, but how leaders…
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16. Another One Bites the Trust
Why do so many leaders avoid difficult conversations… even when they know they need to happen? In this listener-requested episode, Ewan and Cassandra tackle one of leadership’s most common challenges: having the conversations you’d rather avoid. From fear of conflict and being disliked to…
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15. Shimmy the Self-Doubt Away
Ever feel like your brain is working against you? In this episode of Sparks Squared Speakeasy, Ewan and Cassandra pull up a stool and tackle one of leadership’s most common (and least talked about) challenges: self-doubt. From failed water-skiing attempts and stubborn entrepreneurs to Thomas...
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14. A Different Type of Trust Fund
In this episode of Sparks Squared Speakeasy, Ewan Riccio-Laing and Cassandra Sparks dive into the concept of the Emotional Bank Account and how trust, empathy, communication, and authenticity shape our relationships as leaders, colleagues, friends, and humans. Episode Highlights Why leadership is...
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13. Boldness Plus: Confidence, Chaos & Catchphrases
In this episode, Ewan Riccio-Laing and Cassandra Sparks kick off a fresh new format for Spark Squared Speakeasy while diving into a powerful concept: Boldness Plus. Together, they explore how boldness changes depending on what we pair it with. From confidence and empathy to creativity and even...
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12. It’s Not What You Say … It’s How It Lands 🎯
This week on Spark Squared Speakeasy, we’re talking managing up and why it’s not about saying more… it’s about making your message land. Because here’s the truth: 👉 People don’t hold back because they lack ideas. 👉 They hold back because of how they think they’ll be perceived. 🔥 In This…
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11. Confidence Is Cute. Presence Wins.
What if the problem isn’t what you’re saying… but how you’re showing up? In this episode of Spark Squared Speakeasy, Ewan Riccio-Laing and Cassandra Sparks pull back the curtain on one of the biggest leadership myths out there: that more explanation equals more clarity. Spoiler alert… it doesn’t....
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10. Keep Calm… Something Else Just Changed.
🎙️ Spark Squared Speakeasy | EP10 Navigating Change: From Survival Mode to Sustainable Leadership Welcome back to the Speakeasy. The doors are open, the conversation is real, and this week we’re diving into one of the most constant forces in leadership… change. From new leadership energy to...
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9. Ch-ch-changes
This week, we’re getting real about change, adaptability… and giving a fig. From rebranding a business (👀 hello, Figury Learning!) to navigating the messy middle of transformation, this episode is all about what it actually takes to lead through change without losing your mind—or your...
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8. Leading Creativity
💡 Ever wondered why some teams seem more innovative than others? The secret isn’t talent, but a culture where failure is just data, not a dead-end. In our experience, the most successful teams play full-out, letting ideas rain down without critique — even the bad ones. Why? Because the magic...
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Sparks Squared Speakeasy ep7
The conversation covers the topics of leadership, influence, and motivation, with a focus on the importance of clarity in leadership. It explores the impact of leading with influence, the relationship between clarity and motivation, and the spectrum of clarity in leadership. The conversation...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Sparks Squared Speakeasy.
This is where leadership conversations get real.
Each week we open the door to the kind of discussions leaders usually have behind closed doors. No scripts. No corporate polish. Just honest conversations about leadership, workplace culture, service excellence, and what it really takes to lead people well.
Hosted by Cassandra Sparks, Professional Speaker + Communication & Leadership Coach, and Ewan Riccio-Laing, founder of Figary Learning, this podcast brings bold perspectives, practical insights, and real stories from the front lines of leadership.
If you’re tired of leadership clichés and want conversations that are thoughtful, candid, and occasionally a little cheeky, you’re in the right place.
Pull up a chair, pour yourself something good, and step inside the speakeasy.
New conversations drop regularly, and you can also join the discuss
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Figary Learning
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Welcome to Sparks Squared Speakeasy. This is where leadership conversations get real. Each week we open the door to the kind of discussions leaders usually have behind closed doors. No scripts. No corporate polish. Just honest conversations about leadership, workplace culture, service excellence,...
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Sparks Squared Speakeasy is created and hosted by Figary Learning.
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