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Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Speaking and Communicating Podcast

The Speaking and Communicating Podcast with Roberta Ndlela helps professionals, leaders and global communicators master public speaking, business storytelling and soft skills for career success.

Roberta Ndlela

375 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Speaking and Communicating Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 375 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 29 min and 38 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 105 episodes published. Published by Roberta Ndlela.

Episodes
375
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
33 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

The Speaking and Communicating Podcast with Roberta Ndlela helps professionals, leaders and global communicators master public speaking, business storytelling and soft skills for career success. Host Roberta Ndlela - Communications expert, Keynote Speaker and Executive Presence Coach, shares evidence-based strategies to build confidence, clarity and influence in the workplace and beyond. Each episode delivers practical insights on effective communication, cross-cultural leadership, overcoming public speaking anxiety and storytelling for impact. Whether you're pursuing your dream job, aiming for promotion or leading global teams - this podcast gives you actionable tools to stand out. New episodes every week featuring expert guests and real-world stories to help you communicate with clarity, authenticity and authority.

Latest Episodes

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How To Get What You Want: Persuasion 101 w. Joshua Bandoch

Jun 22, 202631 min

How to Change Careers w/ Ana Denis

Jun 21, 202623 min

How to Break Free from Autopilot: Decision-Making 101 w/ Doug Fleener

Jun 15, 202633 min

What Makes a Great Leader? Essential Qualities of Effective Leadership w/ Mohamed Isa

Jun 8, 202628 min

The Power of Curiosity: Why Leaders Must Be Curious w/ Tyler Chisholm

Jun 1, 202634 min

3 Key Leadership Skills for Founders w/ Andrew Poles

May 25, 202639 min

Decision-Making Strategies: The Wisdom of Your Body w/ Stephanie Peirolo

May 18, 202630 min

How To Be A Great Public Speaker: Make An Impact w/ Dominic Colenso

May 11, 202633 min

How To Break From Your Patterns: Reenactments w/ Tony Iezzi

May 4, 202632 min

How to Have Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Leaders w/ Maren Perry

Apr 20, 202630 min

How Do Leaders Influence Workplace Culture? w/ Jim Tracy

Apr 14, 202633 min

Why You Struggle To Manifest w/ Ashmita Arora

Apr 6, 202627 min

Ep 364Why Managers Need Good Communication Skills w/ Greg Kaiser Sr.

The Real Blueprint to Management Mastery that nobody talks about.Meet Greg Kaiser, Sr.!In this powerful episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we break down what it really takes to be successful at management with communication skills.💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:- The truth about management most people ignore- How to shift from individual contributor to effective manager- The mindset that unlocks real growth and leadership unlocked- Why traditional advice keeps people stuck- Why so many managers just "wing it"- What exactly is culture?...and so much more! 🎯 Who This Episode Is For:Entrepreneurs and aspiring business ownersProfessionals feeling stuck or unfulfilledAnyone seeking clarity, purpose, and growthIf you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Leave a 5-star review📤 Share it with a friendConnect with Greg:Website: https://www.managementmastery.solutionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-kaiser-sr-4512551?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_appListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-managers-need-good-communication-skills-w-greg/id1614151066?i=1000758175084Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OtHJpT1svTlF3y7bqFQKS?si=nu3UYjINTGGsYCQr1FRxMwYouTube: https://youtu.be/6jsppSO7mF4?si=O9-T8WT0jDIKSTR-

Mar 30, 202629 min

Ep 363How Emotional Intelligence Makes You A Better Leader w/ Sheyna James

How can emotional intelligence transform your leadership style? In this episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we dive into the essential leadership skills and soft skills required to lead people effectively in the modern workplace.​Many professionals excel technically but struggle with the "people" side of management. Developing high emotional intelligence (EQ) is the secret to building trust, resolving conflict, and increasing team productivity. If you want to move from being a manager to a true leader, this conversation is for you.​In this episode, you will learn:- ​What is Emotional Intelligence? A breakdown of EQ for leaders.​- Effective Leadership: How to use empathy to drive results.​- Communication for Teams: Improving your interpersonal skills at work.​- Conflict Resolution: Managing difficult conversations with confidence.​About Our Guest:Sheyna James joins us to share her expertise on leadership and how leaders can fix challenges that cost them.​Key Moments:– Introduction to Emotional Intelligence in Leadership – Why EQ matters more than IQ for career growth – Practical tips for improving your self-awareness – How to lead with empathy without losing authority – Final advice for aspiring global leaders​#LeadershipSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #PublicSpeaking #SoftSkills #CareerGrowth #CommunicationPodcastConnect with Sheyna:Website: https://www.sheynajamesconsulting.com/Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-intelligence-in-leadership-w-sheyna-james/id1614151066?i=1000756721851Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TizKL7X1pzkbgrENEuxiT?si=IrvtX8B8Tcy-_nUQS49piAhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3OtHJpT1svTlF3y7bqFQKSYouTube: https://youtu.be/9u2dMlQAuEw

Mar 23, 202635 min

Ep 3625 Key Leadership Skills Lead People Effectively w/ Andrew Poles

What skills do Founders and Startup CEOs need in order to succeed?Meet Andrew Poles!Andrew Poles, Founder and CEO of Andrew Poles Growth Coaching.He is a Transformative Coach for first time Founders.With 20 years coaching over 10000 people, Andrew has guided leader transformations—revitalizing businesses, empowering teams, and boosting profitability.Connect with Andrew:Website: https://andrewpoles.comAdditional Resources:"FREE Download"Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/key-leadership-skills-how-to-lead-people-and/id1614151066?i=1000755513469 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35M6BeL1wwnes3ApKCbVBZ?si=LVN5eMADSBa-cpcZvdhzcw https://open.spotify.com/episode/35M6BeL1wwnes3ApKCbVBZYouTube: https://youtu.be/cgOIkkQZjhQ

Mar 16, 202639 min

Ep 361Why Employee Wellbeing Is Key To Team Success w/ Tashia Martin

Why should leaders prioritize employee wellness?Meet Tashia Martin!Tashia is a Licensed Social Worker, Healing-Centered Executive Coach and Author. She has nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals and organizations through meaningful change.Tashia works with youth, adults, and executives, offering therapeutic interventions tailored to her client's needs. You may carry significant responsibility at home, the community, or workplace—an executive, leader, or caregiver who supports others while quietly holding a great deal yourself. Tashia is on a mission to advance human-centered change that prioritizes wellness, aligns systems, and drives sustainable transformation. She works with leaders who are ready to reimagine what's possible for their teams and organization.Tashia knows that wellness is not as an individual responsibility, but as a system-level design choice that sustains leaders, educators and strengthens organizations.In her debut book, "New Leaf: Reflecting on Life's Transitions", Tashia offers a 52-week guide that integrates evidence-based strategies with ancestral wisdom to help individuals and organizations engage wellness while navigating life's challenges, including grief.Listen as Tashia shares:- self-care practical tools for burnout- how to create supportive communities and systems- wellness strategies for trauma-response workers- how leaders can contribute to their team's wellbeing- self-care strategies when feeling burnt - mitigating stress from daily responsibilities- how leaders can unleash their team member's unique gifts...and so much more! Connect with Tashia:Website: https://linktr.ee/RestoringLegacyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashia-martin/Additional Resources:"New Leaf" by Tashia Martin on AmazonListen to the Podcast, suscrbibe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-importance-of-employee-wellbeing-why-leaders-need/id1614151066?i=1000753960904 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ipZSr63oL99D2r8wq7fqT?si=xagJpj57QzSe9j6zQ_g7FA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmqn63FxF4

Mar 9, 202631 min

Ep 360How to Take Control of Your Career Path w/ Karen Ann Bulluck

Are you on the driver's seat of your career?Meet Karen Ann Bulluck!Karen is a transcendent leadership specialist, bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who inspires women leaders to transcend conventional expectations and live more meaningful, authentic lives. She is the founder of Daring to Transcend™, a boutique executive coaching practice focused on helping leaders EXPLORE what matters, INTEGRATE the whole self, and FLOURISH in new dimensions.Karen is a Bestselling Author of the novels “Embracing Trust”, “Discovering Power” and “Pursuing Truth”. She is also a Master Storyteller and Speaker whose mission is to inspire change in business culture.Karen writes bestselling novels about women leaders and the workplace experience. She explores the many conflicts and issues that women (and men) face in the corporate world. Karen was the first woman promoted to Executive VP at AM Best Company. Her extensive corporate experience at an executive and board member informs her creation of situations that are relatable, realistic, AND inspirational. On this episode, she not only shares her own corporate experiences and lessons, she gives a synopsis into corporate life through her characters.Listen as Karen shares:- men vs women in driving our careers- why integrity is so key- when an organization does not share your values- identifying your skills as an individual contributor- how leaders can empower their team members- when you don't agree with the corporation's direction- when caught up in corporate titles- how to rebuild trust - at work and at home...and so much more!Connect with Karen:Website: https://daringtotranscend.comAdditional Resources:"Embracing Trust" by Karen Ann Bulluck (also on Amazon)Listen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-drive-your-own-career-w-karen-ann-bulluck/id1614151066?i=1000752410377Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aj93Hwp8XKdKl6Oj4sgGF?si=_NySY9tfR2W1GrJJnFjWwwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7aj93Hwp8XKdKl6Oj4sgGFYouTube: https://youtu.be/twH0-5rlE4U?si=evX5ThYn_7whLubr

Mar 2, 202629 min

Ep 359Can A Marriage Survive Infidelity? w/ Kayla Crane, LMFT

Can a marriage survive infidelity or is it over?Meet Kayla Crane!Kayla is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who helps couples communicate, rebuild trust after infidelity, and feel connected again with research-backed approaches in Castle Rock, Colorado.She is passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and create lasting change.Over the past several years, Kayla has supported couples through communication challenges, emotional distance, rebuilding after betrayal, and deepening connection. She specializes in working with couples who are navigating infidelity or struggling to reconnect after trust has been broken.Kayla draws from Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to help couples reach their goals. She is also trained in Systematic Affair Recovery Therapy (SART), an evidence-informed approach created specifically for affair recovery. Listen as Kayla shares:- what compatibility really means- your relational trauma and relationship history- how to rebuild after trust has been broken- why engaged couples need counseling- if there is any chance of staying married after infidelity- whether kids are a good enough reason to stay married- why your spouse feels unheard and unseen- whether nagging is actual communication- if reconnecting is possible after betrayal- bringing trauma into a relationship...and so much more!Connect with Kayla:Website: https://www.southdenvertherapy.comListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-a-marriage-survive-infidelity-w-kayla-crane-lmft/id1614151066?i=1000751887411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HvFEboIJjGFrNF88V9qiO?si=32Mj11aqQgyk1SoJmMV1cQ YouTube: https://youtu.be/fLhS5DjhMVQ

Feb 27, 202628 min

Ep 358Master Your Presentation and Writing Skills for Work and Business w/ Michael deLisser

How can you improve your presentation and writing skills to accelerate your career? In this episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, we master the art of effective communication for the modern workplace.​Being technically skilled isn't enough—you must be able to present your ideas with clarity and write with impact. Whether you are drafting a critical email or delivering a keynote, your communication skills are your greatest asset. Join us as we break down the high-impact presentation tips and business writing strategies used by top global leaders.​In this video, you will learn:​- Presentation Mastery: How to hook your audience in the first 60 seconds.​- Effective Writing: Why "less is more" in professional communication.- ​Public Speaking Tips: Overcoming the fear of speaking in meetings.- ​Impactful Emails: How to write so people actually read and respond.​About Our Guest:Michael deLisser shares his unique framework for mastering presentation and writing skills.​Key Moments: – The link between writing and speaking success – How to structure a high-stakes presentation – Common writing mistakes that hurt your credibility – Tips for nervous speakers: How to find your voice – Using communication to drive career advancementTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:15 – Why communication determines leadership success06:40 – The connection between writing and clarity of thinking12:10 – Structuring powerful presentations18:45 – Overcoming nervousness when speaking24:30 – Executive presence and influence31:20 – AI and communication: tool or threat?36:50 – Daily habits to sharpen speaking and writing skills41:00 – Final leadership insightsAdditional Resources:"Leadership Accelerators: High-Impact Communication Skills That Strengthen Relationships and Drive Results" by Michael deLisser on AmazonConnect with Michael:Website: https://www.delisserconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-delisser-62b4297/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deLisserLeadershipConsultingListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/presentation-and-writing-skills-w-michael-delisser/id1614151066?i=1000751216680Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MUk9hpYZgGRmUDJCr4vG2?si=kAFGzzXEQCKxKND6MWYLwwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5MUk9hpYZgGRmUDJCr4vG2YouTube: https://youtu.be/SF9iYPWyYvQ

Feb 24, 202643 min

Ep 357How to Communicate With Stakeholders: Stakeholder Whispering w/ Bill Shander

How do you become your stakeholders' whisperer?Your data is talking, but is anyone listening?Meet Bill Shander!Bill is an Author, Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Data Storytelling workshop leader and Stakeholder Whisperer.With 30 years of experience in information design, data storytelling, and data visualization, he helps clients and learners communicate effectively with their audiences through engaging and insightful visual experiences. Bill teaches teams and individuals how to transform data into compelling visuals, engaging narratives, and actionable insights — so they can cut through the noise, grab attention, and drive real impact.As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Bill has created ten courses and counting on data visualization, storytelling, and information design. These courses have been highly rated by participants and have been viewed well over 1 million times. Additionally, he teaches data visualization and communication at the University of Vermont.On this episode, Bill shares his mission on data storytelling and why soft skills have become the main differentiator.Listen as Bill shares:- different information needed by different stakeholders- why your presentations bore your audience- understanding your stakeholders' needs- why soft skills are not really soft- career progression vs communication skills- how to excel at data storytelling- how to truly engage your stakeholders- accessing the LinkedIn Learning Platform- why the younger generation does not prioritise soft skills...and so much more!Connect with BIll:Website: https://billshander.comAdditional Resources:"Stakeholder Whispering" by Bill Shander on AmazonListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-communicate-with-stakeholders-stakeholder/id1614151066?i=1000750102610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5s3gQfmCbtLfGJqF6rVn7g?si=JkXZ92VrQe6-Cd3Dd8VkmQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5s3gQfmCbtLfGJqF6rVn7gYouTube: https://youtu.be/yW4Veo3w3cY

Feb 17, 202631 min
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