"Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli: How to Improve Your Communication Skills"

I'm excited to share my latest The Rising Leader episode with Oscar Trimboli, an award-winning author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker. Oscar shares his insights on the transformational impact leaders can have when they listen beyond words. In this episode, we explore: • The five levels of listening and how to apply them • The most potent listening technique you can use (hint: it's simpler than you think) • How to ask questions that create deeper understanding • The difference between paying attention and giving attention • How to listen at scale in your organization Oscar's expertise comes from interviewing experts such as judges, journalists, and hostage negotiators, and from researching over 35,000 workplace listeners. If you want to become a better listener and communicator, this episode is a must-listen. New episode is live now! https://lnkd.in/gRDAkYv2

What looks effortless on stage is anything but. Behind every “natural” speaker are thousands of unseen reps. In this episode of The Learn-It-All™ Podcast, I sit down with Eva Rose Daniel Daniel, founder of The Speak Shop and former Senior Speechwriter for Dave Ramsey. Eva has spent nearly two decades helping some of the nation’s top authors, speakers, and executive leaders create and deliver content that inspires action. We dive into how storytelling transforms communication, why feedback accelerates growth, and what separates good speakers from the best in the world. Here are a few of the many great takeaways from our conversation: 🔹 Why “natural” speakers aren’t born—they’re built through practice and feedback. 🔹 The secret to making any data or update land with emotion and meaning. 🔹 Why your audience is always asking, “Why should I care?”—and how to answer it fast. 🔹 The one shift that turns presentations into connection. If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of leader people lean in to listen to—this episode will show you how. Because it’s not about saying more. It’s about saying what matters most. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gbNyPMnC

NEW EPISODE with Claude Silver, legendary Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, is LIVE NOW! 🥳 https://lnkd.in/e7XZU39A Claude talks about how she started to work for Gary Vaynerchuk and shares her profound wisdom on how to build a resilient, heart-led culture. She even tackles a few of your submitted questions! Don't miss her brilliant insights! Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/ejfVCrXg Spotify https://lnkd.in/efGaKxAc And a huge congrats to Claude on the launch of her new book, "Be Yourself at Work," which came out yesterday! 🎉 👇 Drop a comment! Let us know what you like about the episode!👇 #WorkplaceWeirdness #ClaudeSilver #ChiefHeartOfficer #NewEpisode #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #BeYourselfAtWork

In negotiation, the real breakthroughs rarely come from digging in on your position and theirs. Instead, seek the white space, the untapped ground where creative solutions emerge. Consider blue-sky thinking: set aside the 'I want this, you want that' deadlock. Approach it with a fresh sheet of paper. What would you do differently if starting from scratch? Watch for signals from the other side, what they emphasise reveals their core interests, while their sharp pushback highlights what they truly avoid. This isn't about promising radical change, but sparking the mindset to explore it. We dive deeper into how this creative lens can unlock deals that positional bargaining misses on the Conversations on Climate podcast. Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/42GFnOB Listen on Podbean: https://lnkd.in/ekxyJ63d #negotiation #business #leadership #podcast

Sometimes the best way to prepare… is to talk to yourself. Keir Paterson’s simple but powerful tip for introverts who want to lead with confidence. 💬 You don’t have to be loud to lead, just intentional. 🎙️The Find Your Influence Podcast is LIVE NOW! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e-f2GE8s 💡 In this inspiring conversation, Keir Paterson, CEO of Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, opens up about energy, authenticity, and how introverts can thrive in leadership. 👉Tune in for a powerful discussion on empathy, resilience, and leading with both strength and heart. 🎧 If you want to listen to this episode click links below 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://lnkd.in/esSsk9tk 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eenbfB2V 🎙️Watch other episodes here: https://lnkd.in/geFfBugG #LeadershipWithHeart #IntrovertLeaders #FindYourInfluence #LeadershipPodcast #EmpathyInLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #ResilientLeadership #AntonGuinea

Leadership isn’t always found in the boardroom. Sometimes it’s found at the writer’s desk. As we continue our Redefining Leadership series on The Connectors Podcast, this Friday we’re joined by Gail Grant-Park—author of the Gallagher Girls Mystery Series and retired librarian—who shares how writing became her path to leadership. We explore: 👉 Reinventing yourself through creativity and courage 👉 How heritage and genealogy shape authentic storytelling 👉 Why community and support fuel the writing (and leadership) process 👉 Lessons from publishing that apply to persistence, resilience, and vision Gail reminds us that leadership is about more than titles—it’s also about the stories we tell and the connections we create. Episode drops Friday! Listen to where ever you get your podcasts! #LeadershipDevelopment #Creativity #Storytelling #Publishing #Connection #theconnectors Quinten Sheriff M.Sc. - M.Ed.Tech - CRA Jolyn Showalter, CRP

Which is more important for leadership? Appearance or authenticity? Most women think they have to choose. But here’s the truth: it’s both. Because when you can show up polished and authentically… that’s when your executive presence shines. In this week’s episode of The 360 LeadHERship Podcast, I’m unpacking: → The truth revealed appearance or authenticity: what actually matters the most? → Why a polished appearance still matters in today’s leadership landscape (and how to define what this looks like for you) → How fitness, energy, and vitality impact your executive presence and the confidence others have in you Lovely lady, this is not about changing who you are. It’s about owning your brilliance with presence, polish, and power. Search The 360 LeadHERship Podcast or comment “PODCAST” below, and I’ll DM you the direct link. #womeninleadership #executivepresence #authenticleadership #360LeadHERshipPodcast

Public speaking? Looking for simple ways to improve your presence and delivery, take note of Helen Gottstein - Loud and Clear. Stage fright? Worry? Corporate presentations? Community leadership? Looking for ways to hit it out of the park? The b2b mob - Howard Schulman and I think we are pretty good on stage, but we got some great pointers to up our game in our short podcast! Catch the full episode on spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWFEucJf

Trust is built one consistent message at a time. In this clip from The Clear Voice, Communications Manager Lara Price, MPA explains how consistent communication builds credibility and strengthens the bond between an organization and its stakeholders. When people know what to expect from you, they can begin to trust you. The same principle applies inside your organization. When leaders communicate clearly and consistently, teams respond with confidence, accountability, and trust. Your employees are stakeholders too, and they should always know what to expect from you. 🎙️ Listen to Episode 22 – Building Community Trust Through Digital Transparency on your favorite podcast platform.

In my recent conversation on The Rising Leader podcast with Oscar Trimboli, award-winning author and host of the Deep Listening podcast, he shared a simple yet profound listening technique that can transform the way you communicate and lead. It all comes down to one word: silent. Oscar points out that the words "silent" and "listen" share the same letters, and therein lies the key. By intentionally creating moments of silence in your conversations, you open up space for deeper understanding and connection. It's a technique that goes against our instincts as leaders. We often feel the need to fill the silence, to have the answers, to keep the conversation moving. But as Oscar explains, allowing for silence can be a game-changer. When you resist the urge to jump in and instead let silence hang for a moment, you give the other person a chance to fully express themselves. You signal that you're not just waiting for your turn to speak, but that you're truly listening and want to understand their perspective. In a team meeting, creating space for silence can be especially powerful. It shows that you, as the leader, are willing to step back and create room for others to contribute. It encourages people to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas they might have otherwise held back. Now, Oscar is quick to point out that you can't use this technique in every single interaction. But if you think of it like salt on a meal - a little sprinkle here and there - it can completely change the flavor of your conversations. So here's my challenge to you: In your next conversation or meeting, pay attention to the moments where you might typically rush to fill the silence. Instead, take a breath and let it hang for a beat or two. Notice how it feels, and observe how it impacts the dynamic. As Oscar says, it may be a small thing, but it can have a profound ripple effect on your communication and your leadership. Give it a try and let me know how it goes! And for more insights from Oscar Trimboli, be sure to check out the latest episode of the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gRDAkYv2