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The Workplace Communication Podcast
by Lindsay Lapaquette
A podcast dedicated to leaders who want to elevate team performance by refining leadership communication skills. Join Lindsay Lapaquette, Workplace Communication Expert, as she interviews leading experts on topics related to leadership development, effective workplace communication and personal development to help you unleash the full potential of both you and your team.
Episodes
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#147 - Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Skill No One Taught You with Eric Herdman
When you're exhausted, frustrated, or under pressure, how do you keep your reaction from making a difficult situation even harder? That question comes up every day at work. Whether you're receiving difficult feedback, navigating conflict, or managing a stressed team, emotional intelligence plays…
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#146 - How to Call the Right Play: Empowering Better Decision-Making on Your Team with Jen Mueller
What can a Super Bowl sideline reporter teach us about making better decisions at work? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Jen Mueller has spent more than 25 years on the sidelines covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more, where split-second decisions, clear communication, and trust can make all the...
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#145 - Leadership Is a Performance. Are You Prepared to Show Up? with Andy Freed
You've probably sat through a meeting where someone read directly off their slides, and you checked out within minutes. Now flip that perspective. As a leader, how often are you focused on what you're saying, but not how you're showing up? Andy Freed has spent years helping leaders rethink that...
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#144 - Embracing Your Role in the Rise of the Sacred Feminine with Andrea Menard
In today's workplaces, leadership is often defined by decisiveness, efficiency, and constant action. But what happens when those expectations disconnect us from ourselves? Andrea Menard has spent her life challenging that imbalance. As a Métis performer, speaker, and founder of the Sacred…
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#143 - The Power of Naming Emotions with Doug Noll
Imagine walking into a tense meeting where emotions are running high and instead of trying to find the perfect words, you say just two simple ones that instantly shift the entire dynamic. It sounds almost too simple to work, but for Doug Noll, it's a proven method grounded in neuroscience and...
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#142 - Emotional Empowerment: The Human Advantage in the Age of AI with Jamelle Lindo
You can have the strategy, the roadmap, and the results to prove it, and still feel completely disconnected from your own leadership. That's the quiet tension Jamelle Lindo has seen time and time again. After a decade in leadership roles, he realized something most organizations overlook: success...
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#141 - The Human Cost of Change and How Leaders Can Do Better with Myriane Ouellette
Change at work is often treated like a checklist: new strategy, new structure, new expectations. But what rarely gets named is what people are actually losing along the way: certainty, identity, trust, and sometimes even a sense of belonging. When leaders move too fast and skip the human side of...
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#140 - Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss with Dr Laura Hambley Lovett
Some bosses don't just manage - they control, manipulate, and undermine, leaving employees walking on eggshells every day. The stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion can build quietly, often making people question themselves more than the toxic dynamics around them. Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett has spent...
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#139 - Unlocking Leadership Excellence through Psychological Safety with Kelly Meerbott
From coaching a four-star general to navigating a toxic corporate culture where retaliation, exclusion, and silencing were part of daily life, Kelly Meerbott has seen leadership at its most extreme. Just like most leaders and employees, she has experienced what it feels like when ideas are...
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138 - Powerful Policy Writing to Maximize Engagement with Lewis Eisen
In today's collaborative workplaces, outdated "command and control" policy language feels completely out of step. Instead of encouraging cooperation, it often creates resentment and disengagement. That's why Lewis Eisen, author of Rules: Powerful Policy Writing to Maximize Engagement, has been...
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#137 - Inside-Out Leadership: Transforming How You Lead at Work and in Life with Monica Chang
The titles, promotions, and financial rewards keep stacking up, but then comes the quiet realization that the ladder you've been climbing has been leaning against the wrong wall. For many leaders, that truth shows up in the form of burnout, strained relationships, or a sense of emptiness that...
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#136 - Instilling Confidence Through Sports With Amy Buchan Siegfried
Ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation about the Super Bowl and thought, "Wait… when is that again?" Or maybe you've smiled and nodded through an office chat about last night's game, silently wishing you had something, just anything, to contribute. It's a scene Amy Buchan Siegfried,...
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#135 - Conquering Imposter Syndrome While Building Skills and Confidence with Sue Musson
Ever felt like you're the only one in the room who doesn't quite belong, even though you've earned your seat a hundred times over? As a young woman navigating leadership roles in male-dominated industries, on a whole new continent, no less, Sue Musson quickly realized that confidence doesn't…
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#134 - The Art of Effective Communication and How To Overcome Communication Gaps with John Whitehead
No matter where you are in the world, communication is at the heart of everything - how we lead, how we connect, and how we get things done. Yet even with the best intentions, misunderstandings still happen. Whether it's a clash of communication styles, unspoken expectations, or deeply rooted...
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#133 - Essential Communication Skills for Professionals in the Ever Evolving Healthcare Industry with Shweta Ramkumar
Whether it's a language barrier, a generational gap, cultural misunderstandings, or the invisible walls built by socioeconomic class, communication in today's world can be complex and challenging. More often than not, miscommunication isn't just about words; it's about tone, context power…
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#132 - What Does It Take To Build a Good Business with Anant Nyshadham
For years, many companies have viewed worker wellbeing as an expense, but what if this mindset is holding them back from true success? According to Anant Nyshadham, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Good Business Lab (GBL) and Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, building a...
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#131 - Unleashing Your Authentic Leadership: Breaking Free From Societal Expectations with Sarah Schneider
Imagine navigating the world of leadership while juggling the weight of societal expectations, constantly being the reliable go-to person, yet feeling a disconnect between how confident you appear on the outside and how unsure you feel on the inside. For Sarah Schneider, this wasn't just an...
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#130 - Fostering Wellness Through Career Change with Layne "The Auctionista"
Making a career change is no easy feat. But for Layne "The Auctionista," it's been nothing short of transformative. From a financial advisor to redefining the role of the charity auctioneer, Layne has built an incredible path that challenges industry norms and pushes boundaries. Their story is a...
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#129 - Finding Strength While Navigating Life and Business After Loss with Lindsay Lapaquette
2024 was a year that forced me to re-evaluate everything –personally and professionally. Last year wasn't just about running a business; it was about navigating grief, rebuilding purpose, and finding strength in moments when it felt impossible to move forward. On this episode of The Workplace...
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#128 - Are You "One of the Guys"? with Emily Nichols
Being "one of the guys" has always been seen as an achievement. A recognition of having made it. Oftentimes, 'guy' related phrases are thrown around, with the assumption that the noun covers the entire gender spectrum, just like most dictionaries define it. But just who are the guys? And why are…
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#127 - Unlocking the Power of Irrelevant Leadership: A New Approach to Leading with Phil Jewell
From navigating a farm restaurant job as a teenager to leading soldiers in combat during his mid-20s with the British and Canadian armies, and eventually diving into the public service and corporate world, Phil Jewell has explored a multitude of leadership styles. Each chapter of his career has...
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#126 - Strengthening a People and Results Culture with Pierre Battah
Leading a team where the focus on humanity and results seamlessly coexists may seem like an unattainable goal, doesn't it? For many leaders, striking that balance between driving performance and prioritizing their team's well-being is a daily struggle. So, how can you keep your team productive…
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#125 - Learn How Following The Roadmap to Building Inner Resilience Will Help You Grow with Mark Black
Marathons on their own are tough. But imagine running a marathon with someone else's heart and lungs. Mark Black is a living testament to the incredible power of resilience. Born with a congenital heart defect, Mark underwent life-saving open-heart surgery at just one day old. His journey of...
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#124 - We Can No Longer Ignore the Corporate Culture "Elephant in the Room" with Watchen Nyanue Hampton
On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we're talking with Watchen Nyanue Hampton, Founder & CEO at I Choose the Ladder, LLC about addressing the corporate culture "elephant in the room." Discover how to foster authentic dialogue, elevate accountability, and prioritize people over...
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#123 - Life, Resilience, & Doing the Hard Things with Ashley Farrar
Many times, we find ourselves on the wild roller coaster called life - navigating twists, turns, and unexpected loops along the way. We push through the chaos, driven by the need to prove our resilience and greatness, whatever the cost. After all, isn't that what resilience is all about? We…
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#122 - Authentic Leadership and Critical Communication Skills with Dan Owolabi
Whether or not we want to admit it, for many of us, leadership has been defined by authority and control. However, now is the time to step into the future of leadership – one where effective leadership is defined by embarking on a journey of self-discovery. One that enables you to connect deeply...
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#121 - Why Better Conversations Make for Better Futures with Jason Doiron
Ever tallied up the number of meetings you've been in since you stepped into the workforce? How many of those have dragged on endlessly, achieving next to nothing? Amidst tight deadlines, conflicting priorities and endless emails, meetings can either facilitate progress or be a total soul sucking...
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#120 - Create More Peace, Productivity, and Profit in Your Workplace with Penny Tremblay
Are you ever spending your profits on resolving conflicts that could have been solved with just a thoughtful 5-minute conversation early on? Mediating conflicts often results in the loss of team efficiency, alongside and a significant financial investment. The challenge of balancing peace,...
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#119 - Let's Put the "Human" Back in Human Resources with Mark Mears
In a world where work often feels like a routine, Mark Mears, Founder & Chief Growth Officer at LEAF Growth Ventures brings a refreshing perspective. One that focuses on the transformative power of LOVE in leadership – learning to listen, observe, value and empower. On this episode of The…
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#118 - Getting Real 2023: A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes with Lindsay Lapaquette
Reflecting on what's working, what is not, and adjusting path is second nature to me. I don't do New Years resolutions. I think they're a bunch of garbage. Yet here I am, with my very own version of annual reflections. Just call me a sheep In this solo episode, I bring you beyond the polished...
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#117 - LEAD TOGETHER: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build A Better Team with Tania Luna
Rethinking power dynamics in the workplace is a conversation rarely ventured into, yet it lies at the core of prevalent challenges such as disengagement, burnout, inequity, and organizational fragility. As a psychology researcher, author and Founder of Scarlet Spark, Tania Luna's extensive work…
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#116 - Regain Your Power through Self-Awareness and Healing with Catherine Kontos
Catherine Kontos showcased exceptional resilience as she confronted the harsh reality of stage 3 breast cancer amid a tumultuous divorce, all while running her own business. Catherine faced these profound challenges by harnessing the extraordinary power of the human mind, employing techniques…
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#115 - How to Build a Strong, High-Performance Culture as an Introvert with Rico Nasol
In the leadership world, the spotlight often shines brightest on the extroverts, those charismatic individuals who command attention with their bold presence and effortless engagement. Yet, lurking behind this outgoing exuberance lies a vast untapped potential – the power of introverted…
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#114 - Why Communication Is Key to Banishing Burnout Among High Achievers with Julian Reeve
Julian Reeve's professional journey through the music industry was an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, filled with soaring highs that rival Broadway's top notes. As musical director of the ground-breaking Broadway sensation Hamilton, Julian Reeve scaled career summits that seem insurmountable to...
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#113 - Using an Agile Mindset Framework to Solve Complex DEI Problems with Angel G. Henry
In an era where the pursuit of equity has yet to be achieved, it is glaringly evident that individuals who hold minoritized identities continue to be significantly underrepresented in the C-Suite. Drawing upon her own experience in Senior leadership in the tech industry, Angel G. Henry has made…
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#112 - The Risks and Perils of the Rise of Disordered Minds in Leadership with Ian Hughes
Leadership positions, even in democratic societies, often become breeding grounds for the abuse of power. This alarming reality is evident right before our very eyes. From the physics labs of Northern Ireland to the depths of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Ian Hughes has seen firsthand the potent...
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#111 - Why Culture is Key When Dealing with International Teams with Janet Livingstone
Imagine a workplace where the diverse backgrounds of your colleagues enrich every project and the understanding cultural nuances becomes a superpower for collaboration. Having travelled to 28 countries and lived/worked on five continents, Janet Livingstone recognized early on that being curious...
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#110 - Ignite Your Influence and Impact by Embracing Who You Are with Richard Newman
Richard Newman's path to communication prowess was far from conventional. At the tender age of four, he found himself grappling with the feeling of being misunderstood. As he continued to navigate the labyrinth of human interactions, he gradually recognized that he experienced unique…
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#109 - Finding Common Ground and Leading Across the Generations in The New Normal with Vivek Iyyani
The dynamics of multigenerational teams have become increasingly complex. From major advances in technology, to different values, and differing perspectives on boundaries and work-life balance, these gaps can become the perfect storm. With a passion for bridging the gap across generations, Vivek...
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#108 - Are Your Chronically Ill Employees Challenging You and Your Leadership? with Julie Hamilton
Imagine having to navigate the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Now imagine having to deal with the additional burden of a job that doesn't offer you the accommodations you need for the unseen challenges you face. For many who live with a chronic illness, the result is a life of...
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#107 - 4 Strategies to Help You Build and Sustain Trust-Based Relationships with Ingrid Christensen
Trust is the secret ingredient that holds relationships together, weaving an intricate tapestry of human connections. But what exactly does trust mean, and how does it impact our lives? Through her exploration of the science of trust as President and Founder of INGCO International, Ingrid...
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#106 - Profits, People, and Purpose: Smarter Collaboration for Engagement and Performance with Dr. Heidi K. Gardner
In the vast realm of workplace dynamics, it is all too easy to fall prey to the alluring pitfall of misinterpreting mere harmony as genuine collaboration. But did you know that there is a difference between simply "getting along" and embarking on a journey of intelligent collaboration? On this...
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#105 - Keeping it Fair for Everyone: Integrity & Neutrality in Investigation Processes with Dean Benard
In a world where speaking up can often feel futile, where justice and fairness seem elusive, and where workplace conflicts can leave us feeling unheard, it's easy for many conflicts to go unresolved. Finding a neutral party that will lend an ear and unearth the truth without being swayed by the...
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#104 - How to Spot and Address Conflict on Remote and Virtual Teams with Carol Bowser
Driven by her passion for conflict resolution, Carol Bowser's journey began in community mediation training. There, she discovered the profound significance of actively engaging individuals in the resolution process in order to unlock possibilities for those seeking resolution of conflict. Her...
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#103 - How to Lead with Kindness in your Communications with Katrina German
Katrina German, a visionary entrepreneur and passionate advocate for social change, is revolutionizing our relationship with technology through her company EthicalDigital.ca. Katrina 's ground-breaking research with the University of Saskatchewan has revealed what we've all suspected intuitively…
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#102 - How to Stop Hostility and Incivility from Becoming the New Normal with Shelby Scarbrough
Shelby Scarbrough has worked in the White House as a member of President Ronald Reagan's advance team and a protocol officer in the U.S. Department of State. Through these roles, her interactions with prominent world leaders led her to a journey of evaluating, exploring and deeply understanding…
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#101 - Building a World-Class Workplace Culture Full of Happy People with Darrin Jahnel
Darrin Jahnel has had the heart of an entrepreneur since the day he was born. From a software engineer with multiple side-hustles to $70,000 in credit card debt, he has experienced the rocky start of many entrepreneurs. Despite his initial challenges, Darrin has always kept his eye on his true...
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#100 - Celebrating the 100th Milestone at The Workplace Communication Podcast with Madeleine Farrar
Anyone who knows me knows I am a wee bit passionate about communication. A brief interaction can touch your soul and change your life when you truly connect with someone. I began The Workplace Communication Podcast with the hopes of having this impact on others' lives, and to bring these skills…
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#099 - How to Prepare for Change When You Don't Know What Change is Coming with Jim Frawley
Change is an inescapable aspect of our lives. It often happens faster than we are able to adapt. One of the challenges we face during change is the fear of being left behind. This can happen if we aren't able to fully adapt to the changes surrounding us. And let's face it. With the current…
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#098 - 7 Steps to Turn Your Biggest Weakness Into Your Strongest Defense with Christian Espinosa
Christian Espinosa was convinced from an early age that his intellect was his greatest asset. This belief served him well until he became a CEO and noticed that his team members also coveted the sought-out title of smartest person in the room. This jockeying for recognition of intelligence began...
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A podcast dedicated to leaders who want to elevate team performance by refining leadership communication skills. Join Lindsay Lapaquette, Workplace Communication Expert, as she interviews leading experts on topics related to leadership development, effective workplace communication and personal development to help you unleash the full potential of both you and your team.
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