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Communication Secrets
Hosted by Angela Podolsky · EN
Communication Secrets is a business, leadership and communication podcast.
Our mission is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up!
On this podcast we are revealing the secrets of what great communication is all about, breaking some myths, as well as providing techniques for you to become a successful and inspiring communicator.
Your host, Angela Podolsky - Behaviour Analyst and Nonverbal Communication Expert.
Support our mission by subscribing, sharing, commenting and asking questions - we always love hearing from you!
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Reading People Is Not As Straightforward As You Think - with Lena Sisco
May 29, 202300:51:58Tap to summarizeIn this captivating episode, we are thrilled to welcome Lena Sisco, former Naval Intelligence Officer with firsthand experience in the Global War on Terror. Join us as our host, Angela Podolsky, a behavior analyst and nonverbal communication expert, in an engaging conversation with Lena. Together, they dive into the art of mastering rapport, cultivating trust, and nurturing meaningful conversations, whether in the intense terror interrogations or in the dynamic world of business. Discover the critical role that self-awareness plays in deciphering human behavior and unraveling deception. Tune in for an episode packed with insights – OUR MISSION is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! Remember to support our mission, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, leave us a REVIEW, and ask us QUESTIONS as we always love to hear from you! Our guest: Lena Sisco is a former Naval Intelligence Officer and Marine Corps certified interrogator who served in the Global War on Terror. She is a published author, speaker and expert panelist for both SPYEX as well as the SPY Museum in Washington, D.C. Also, for three seasons she has worked on an Emmy-nominated court TV show. Lena is the CEO and Founder of The Congruency Group and SECTOR INTELLIGENCE. Training the Department of Defense, government agencies, law enforcement, special forces, and private sector industries in interviewing and interrogation, statement analysis, body language, detecting deception, elicitation, and change leadership. Connect with Lena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-sisco-8a31b451/ Website: www.thecongruencygroup.com / www.sectorintell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenasisco11 Twitter: https://twitter.com/lenasisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2900337606846378/buy_sell_discussion – Our host: Angela Podolsky - Kinesics Angela is a Behavior Analyst specializing in nonverbal communication. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, International keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Angela is passionate about building businesses, helping leaders develop themselves and acquire the communication skills they need to succeed. Inquiries about Keynotes, Corporate Training, or her upcoming Seminars - email: hello@kinesics.com Find Angela and additional content on: Instagram: @angela_podolsky /https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky YouTube: @angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com
Transcribe →The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Sales and M&A - with Dr. Cliff Lansley
Apr 25, 202300:53:32Tap to summarizeDive in with Angela and Cliff into the fascinating world of business, emotional intelligence, as well as communication. With our guest, a true expert in the field - Dr. Cliff Lansley, Cliff is a serial entrepreneur and emotional intelligence (EI) researcher based in the UK. You will learn how Cliff leveraged his emotional intelligence and behavior analyst expertise to navigate through mergers and acquisitions while also prioritizing the future well-being of his employees. Additionally, you will hear Angela and Cliff discuss the power of “self-trust” and how it helped them on their entrepreneurial journeys.Tune in! – OUR MISSION is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! Remember to support our mission, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, leave us a REVIEW, and ask us QUESTIONS as we always love to hear from you! Our guest: Dr. Cliff Lansley is an serial entrepreneur and a Researcher/Practitioner in the field of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Cliff’s first company founded in 1990 was focused on Leadership and HR/LD Development, which he led as a CEO until he retired and then sold the company some years later. Cliff then went to follow his passion for EI and founded the Emotional Intelligence Academy (EIA). Since then he has partnered with Paul Ekman PhD and brought Paul’s research across the globe. He developed a new EI model which was published in 2020 with Paul as a mentor and Don Saklofske PhD as his external examiner. Cliff is also a scientific advisor for Behavior Analysis on a real-crime series “Faking It: Tears of a Crime” produced by Warner Bros. Discovery. Connect with Cliff: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifflansley/ Website: https://www.eiagroup.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmotionalIntelligenceAcademy – Our host: Angela Podolsky - Kinesics Angela is a Behavior Analyst specializing in nonverbal communication. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, International keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Angela is passionate about building businesses, helping leaders develop themselves and acquire the communication skills they need to succeed. Inquiries about Keynotes, Corporate Training, or her upcoming Seminars - email: hello@kinesics.com Find Angela and additional content on: Instagram: @angela_podolsky /https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky YouTube: @angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com
Transcribe →How The Late Queen Elizebeth II Made Everyone Feel Heard - with Georgie Nightingall
Mar 23, 202300:47:46Tap to summarizeIn this unique episode Georgie Nightingall and Angela Podolsky discuss how the late queen Elizabeth II was master of communication! What was her secret sauce to effortlessly connect with everyone she met? As well Angela and Georgie will share their insights and tips about the art of mastering networking. How to become exceptional at it, how to jump past the small-talk, get beyond the surface-level discussions, and even how to use one's introverted nature to their advantage! Tune in for this and much more! OUR MISSION is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! Remember to support our mission, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, leave us a REVIEW, and ask us QUESTIONS as we always love to hear from you! Our guest: Georgie Nightingall is the Founder of Trigger Conversations, a London based organization on a mission to make the world more human through the lost art of conversation and human connection. Georgie founded Trigger to find a formula for engineering more meaningful conversations in our everyday lives. Trigger’s event spaces and global transformational conversations training programmes are designed to invite participants to strip their work labels, go beyond small talk and be real - reclaiming conversation as an opportunity for adventure, play and discovery. Connect with Georgie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgienightingall/ TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/georgie_nightingall_talking_to_strangers_how_to_have_a_meaningful_conversation News articles:https://www.triggerconversations.co.uk/in-the-news Blog: https://medium.com/@georgienightingall – Our host: Angela Podolsky - Kinesics Angela is a Behavior Analyst specializing in nonverbal communication. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, International keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Angela is passionate about building businesses, helping leaders develop themselves and acquire the communication skills they need to succeed. Inquiries about Keynotes, Corporate Training, or her upcoming Seminars - email: hello@kinesics.com Find Angela and additional content on: Instagram: @angela_podolsky /https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky YouTube: @angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com
Transcribe →Master Your On-Camera Communication & Presence (Like A Pro) - with Blanca Cobb
Feb 23, 202300:53:31Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Angela Podolsky is sitting down with Blanca Cobb, a regular guest on CNN, CBC, NBC's Today Show, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show and many others to discuss a very hot topic! How to be an impactful and confident communicator on a camera - whether it is on Zoom with your team, on TV promoting your business, on the News being the spokesperson for your company or even on social media doing videos to grow your business. Video has become one of the most integral parts of our lives, and in this episode Blanca and Angela provide us with tips on how to put our best foot forward on camera. - How to manage stress on camera - Video call background dos and don'ts - Body Language and non-verbal communication on camera - How to communicate and prepare for a TV interview - How to better connect with people through Zoom (or video call) … And much more. Enjoy this episode! Remember to support our mission, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, leave us a REVIEW, and ask us QUESTIONS as we always love to hear from you! OUR MISSION is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! – Our guest: Blanca Cobb is in the relationship business when it comes to corporate America. She focuses on the relationship dynamics between business professionals and their clients. It’s not what’s said but seen that can either drive or stall business. Additionally, Blanca helps entrepreneurs and business professionals get rid of their fears to be seen so that they captivate on camera and book more business and close more clients. Connect with Blanca Cobb: Website: https://blancacobb.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlancaCobbBodyLanguageExpert Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blancacobb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blancacobb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlancaCobb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blancacobb – Our host: Angela Podolsky - Kinesics Angela is a Behavior Analyst specializing in nonverbal communication. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, International keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Angela is passionate about building businesses, helping leaders develop themselves and acquire the communication skills they need to succeed. Inquiries about Keynotes, Corporate Training, or her upcoming Seminars - email: hello@kinesics.com Find Angela and additional content on: Instagram: @angela_podolsky / https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com
Transcribe →The Role Emotions Play in Our Nonverbal And Verbal Communication - with Phil Willcox
Jan 19, 202300:57:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Phil and Angela share the link between emotions, cognition and communication. They also shed a light on the difference between suppression vs expression of emotions, as well as its impact on our lives - and much more! - Why you should communicate both: what you think AND how you feel - How good or bad is it to suppress emotions? - The difference between men and women when it comes to emotions and expressing them Our Guest: Phil Willcox consults HR Directors and Learning Professionals on Talent and Leadership Development issues. His expertise covers Emotional Intelligence, Behaviour Analysis, Deception Detection, Credibility Assessment, and Culture Diagnostics. Phil is the creator of the Emotion at Work, a podcast about emotion in the workplace in which he interviews industry experts to provide insight into various topics relating to emotion. Phil is also building a community of like-minded people who share their passion for putting emotion at the center of their work and empowering people to successfully engage with all of their emotions in the workplace and beyond. Connect with Phil Willcox: Free online community (sign up to access the group): https://community.emotionatwork.co.uk/groups Website: https://emotionatwork.co.uk/ Emotion at Work podcast: https://emotionatwork.co.uk/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/phil-willcox-02013425 Twitter: https://twitter.com/philwillcox Research mentioned in the interview: https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/621018/ "Managers feel the pinch: Emotional wellbeing in the workplace" & "This is how I am feeling: Emotional wellbeing in the workplace" - Research report by Phil Willcox and Ashley Hilton, 2022 - if you wish to read a full paper, please request these materials and we will email them to you directly, via hello@kinesics.com – OUR MISSION is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! Support our mission, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, leave us a REVIEW, and ask your QUESTIONS as we always love to hear from you! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-secrets/id1653312892 - Stay in touch with Angela Podolsky - Kinesics: Angela is a Behavior Analyst specializing in nonverbal communication. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, International keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Angela is passionate about building businesses, helping leaders develop themselves and acquire the communication skills they need to succeed. Inquiries about Keynotes, Corporate Training, or her upcoming Seminars - email: hello@kinesics.com Instagram: @angela_podolsky / https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com Enjoy the episode! #Communication #Emotions #EmotionalIntelligence
Transcribe →Communication Tips From A Former Narcotics Detective: Build A Rapport, Detect Aggression And Influence - with Sean Grogan
Dec 20, 202200:51:10Tap to summarizeJoin us in this episode where Angela Podolsky and Sean Grogan, a former special investigations detective, discuss the importance of reading body language, detecting deception and the power of influence - both in business and the law enforcement. What are the myths around reliable indicators of a deception How to detect aggression and threats on the street What to do to build a report Our Guest: Sean Grogan is an awarded and recognized former special investigations detective who spent his career with the Woodbridge, N.J. Police Department. In addition to spending the majority of his career in the narcotics unit as a detective, he was also a K-9 handler and gang investigator. He has conducted countless narcotics investigations and assisted numerous agencies with various types of investigations. Sean’s book “Beware the Body”: https://www.amazon.com/Beware-Body-Language-Aggression-Detection/dp/B09SBYC5MB Connect with Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangroganbodylanguage/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D – Watch this episode’s video recording on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@angelapodolsky OUR MISSION is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! Support our mission,SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, leave us a REVIEW, and ask your QUESTIONS as we always love to hear from you! - Stay in touch with Angela Podolsky - Kinesics Angela is a Behavior Analyst specializing in nonverbal communication. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, International keynote speaker, and corporate trainer. Angela is passionate about building businesses, helping leaders develop themselves and acquire the communication skills they need to succeed. Inquiries about Keynotes, Corporate Training, or her upcoming Seminars - email: hello@kinesics.com Instagram: @angela_podolsky / https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com Enjoy the episode!
Transcribe →Why Do Most Leaders Sabotage Their Communication - with Dr. Irvine Nugent
Nov 24, 202200:47:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Irvine and Angela discuss why leaders sabotage themselves in the way they communicate and read others. They also share some fundamental tips on how to become a truly inspiring leader and a strong communicator. Exploring in this episode: How do you communicate as a leader? What is your style of communication? How do you make yourself heard in a meeting? The power of curiosity in reading other people, and much more… Our Mission is to close the gap of what we were not taught in schools but are expected to know as we grow up! Support our mission by subscribing to this Podcast, share it with others, leave a review, and ask your questions as we always love to hear from you! Mentioned in this episode: Atlas of The Hear - Brené Brown Leadership Lessons From The Pub - Irvine Nugent, https://irvinenugent.com/book/ Connect with Dr.Irvine Nugent: Dr. Irvine Nugent helps people harness the power of their emotions so they can have deeper connections, make better decisions, and increase their influence. He is an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. A gifted storyteller, his programs are infused with passion, dynamism, and of course his natural Irish humor. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvinenugent/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/irvinenugent YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvooOd2tJ2LR1xWkKyxwr4A?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvine.nugent/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvinespeaks Irvine’s podcast: https://irvinenugent.com/podcast Connect with Angela Podolsky: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinesicsc/ Instagram: @angela_podolsky / https://www.instagram.com/angela_podolsky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinesicsc Hire Angela for your upcoming event or inquire about Keynotes, Corporate Trainings and upcoming Seminars at hello@kinesics.com Quotes: “At the heart of really great communication, yes, it's listening to the words, but it's also looking to see how the words are impacting and what difference they make.” - Dr. Irvine Nugent “Leaders are not called just to be the CEOs. They're also called to be the CSOs - the Chief Storytelling Officers” - Dr. Irvine Nugent Enjoy the episode!
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What We Weren’t Taught in Schools But Are Expected to Know
Nov 2, 202200:06:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Communication Secrets Podcast with your host Angela Podolsky, Behavior Analyst and Nonverbal Communication Expert. In this episode, we will be discussing why communication is a crucial key for business success, and what is the mission of the Communication Secrets Podcast. After many years of working with executives, leaders and sales teams and helping them understand how they communicate - the verbal and nonverbal messages they give and teach them how to read others - Angela observed that business success has a lot to do with communication skills and being able to skillfully communicate with stakeholders, boards, prospective clients, as well as to manage up and lead teams. But that rarely happens! That is why the Communication Secrets Podcast was born - to close the gap and have this knowledge accessible to EVERYONE. Follow us to not miss the first episode dropping this month! - Stay in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angelapodolsky Website: http://www.kinesics.com Instagram: @angela_podolsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angela_podolsky Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kinesicsc/ Hire Angela for your upcoming event: hello@kinesics.com For more information about Keynotes, Corporate Trainings and upcoming Seminars - contact us at hello@kinesics.com
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