Podcast
Speak With People
Hosted by Jason Raitz · EN
The Speak with People Podcast is a go-to resource for leaders looking to enhance their communication skills—whether in one-on-one interactions, team settings, public speaking, or digital communication. By improving these skills, leaders can foster stronger connections and drive positive change within their organizations.
Each episode offers practical strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights on topics like body language, storytelling, tough conversations, and virtual communication. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, our podcast provides valuable tools to help you connect, inspire, and grow as a communicator.
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How to Scale Without Burning Out ft. Molly Rose Speed | Episode 288
Feb 1800:33:05Tap to summarizeDo you feel like you’re drowning in tasks that keep you from the work you love? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz sits down with Molly Rose Speed, founder of the Virtual Assistant Academy and Virtual Assistant Management, to show you how to delegate smarter and reclaim your time. With over 15 years of experience in online operations, Molly Rose has trained more than 150 virtual assistants and placed 120+ with entrepreneurs around the globe. You’ll learn how to effectively outsource, leverage automation, and scale your business without losing your sanity. Learn More About Our Guest: Linkedin https://www.juansilvera.com/ Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Build Wealth and Lead with Emotional Intelligence ft. Edgar Zavala | Episode 288
Feb 1600:39:40Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to build real success—not just hustle harder? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, we sit down with Edgar Zavala, a Marine Corps veteran, wealth strategist, and leadership coach who helps high performers break free from the 9–5 grind and build generational wealth. Edgar shares the mindset shifts that helped him go from survival mode to a thriving multiple six-figure entrepreneur. From his signature 5F Formula (Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness & Fun) to his leadership lessons on multiplying success, Edgar offers practical and inspiring wisdom for leaders who want both impact and freedom. Learn More About Our Guest: Linkedin Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Lead with Intention ft. Shannon Seastead | Episode 286
Jan 2800:42:05Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel like you’re leading on empty—constantly on the move but rarely in control of your own pace? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz sits down with Shannon Seastead, former C-suite executive, certified executive coach, and author of Micro-Moment Reset, to explore how to lead with presence and intention in a high-pressure world. You’ll discover how small, intentional shifts can change the way you work, live, and lead. If you’re tired of running on fumes and ready to show up differently, this episode is your roadmap to clarity, calm, and control. Learn More About Our Guest: Micromoment Reset Linkedin https://www.shannonseastead.com/ Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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Turning Noise into Resonance in Leadership ft. Markus Neukom | Episode 285
Jan 2600:39:01Tap to summarizeIn a world where leaders are constantly bombarded with noise, pressure, and the demand to perform, how do you find your true voice? In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, I sit down with Markus Z. Neukom, Steward of the Institute of CFLI, to explore the surprising power of stillness in leadership and communication. Markus shares how leaders can shift from “earning” their voice to reclaiming it by being rooted in who they truly are. We talk about the myths that keep leaders trapped in performance mode, the role of inner presence in building influence, and why clarity matters more than polished words. Learn More About Our Guest: Linkedin Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Communicate Through Hard Seasons ft. Leslie Lamb | Episode 284
Jan 2100:54:41Tap to summarizeWhen someone is walking through grief, loss, or suffering, most of us freeze. We don’t know what to say, so we either say the wrong thing or nothing at all. But silence and avoidance can leave wounds even deeper than the pain itself. In this powerful episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Leslie Lamb joins Jason Raitz to unpack how leaders, friends, and professionals can communicate with empathy during life’s hardest moments. Together, they explore the importance of presence, listening, and creating space for emotions to be expressed. If you’ve ever struggled to find the right words in hard seasons, this conversation will give you a roadmap to connect with compassion and authenticity. Learn More About Our Guest: Linkedin Sifted Wheat Podcast Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Build a Positive Team Culture That Lasts ft. Lisa Even | Episode 283
Jan 1400:43:21Tap to summarizeHow do you build a culture where people want to show up, engage, and make an impact? In this week’s Speak with People Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Even, nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author of Joy Is My Job, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast. Lisa is on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the “Good Ripple Effect”, a culture where connection, presence, and joy fuel performance. Drawing on her background in corporate leadership and more than a decade of experience across industries like healthcare, finance, and tech, Lisa brings practical tools and contagious energy to the conversation. Learn More About Our Guest: Joy is my Job Linkedin https://lisaeven.com/ Have Good Ripple Effect Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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The Truth About Authentic Leadership ft. Andrea Wanerstrand | Episode 282
Jan 1200:36:53Tap to summarizeWhat if your culture isn’t shaped by handbooks or policies, but by how you show up as a leader every single day? In this week’s Speak with People Podcast, Jason Raitz sits down with Andrea Wanerstrand, leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of A3 Culture Lab. With 25+ years of experience inside some of the world’s most complex organizations like Microsoft, Meta, and T-Mobile, Andrea brings a bold, refreshing, and deeply human perspective to leadership and workplace culture. She unpacks the “A3 Philosophy”—Authenticity, Autonomy, and Accountability—as the keys to building teams that thrive without micromanagement, spark innovation, and lead with clarity and trust. Learn More About Our Guest: Linkedin https://a3culturelab.com/ Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Lead with Empathy ft. Geoffrey M. Roche | Episode 281
Nov 500:45:05Tap to summarizeHow do you lead with empathy and drive results? In this episode, Geoffrey M. Roche, known as the Heart Leader, shows us how the best leaders are blending strategy with humanity. From workforce transformation to systemic innovation in healthcare and education, Geoffrey shares practical insights for becoming a purpose-driven, people-first leader. If you're ready to lead with both heart and vision, this conversation will show you the way. Discover how empathy can be the leadership differentiator that fuels sustainable success. Learn More About Our Guest: Linkedin https://marketscale.com/shows/holistic-leadership-the-future-of-work-education-in-healthcare/ Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Keep Growing When Old Strategies Stop Working ft. Dr. Camille Preston | Episode 280
Nov 300:53:05Tap to summarizeWhat happens when success doesn’t feel good anymore? You’ve hit the milestones, the title, the team, the revenue, but something still feels off. In this episode of the Speak with People Podcast, Dr. Camille Preston, Business Psychologist and Executive Coach, unpacks what it means to grow without losing yourself in the process. She shares powerful insights from over two decades of coaching leaders who’ve hit that quiet but heavy inflection point, when old strategies stop working, and the cost of keeping up the game face feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt exhausted despite “winning,” this conversation will help you realign with what matters most. Learn More About Our Guest: Living Real, Create More Flow, Rewired Linkedin https://aimleadership.com/ Beta AIM's Tech: AIMUp@AIMLeadership.com https://39718036.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/39718036/Resources%202025/The%20Art%20of%20Listening%20Inward.pdf Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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How to Reimagine Finance/Leadership for the Digital Era. ft. Tariq Munir | Episode 279
Oct 2900:40:37Tap to summarizeHow do leaders effectively communicate in a world where AI and digital tools are making more decisions than ever? In this week’s Speak with People Podcast, I sit down with Tariq Munir, finance transformation expert and author of Reimagine Finance: A CFO’s Playbook to Leading in the Age of Data and AI. Tariq unpacks the communication skills leaders need to orchestrate digital transformation, empower teams, and build cultures of trust in the digital age. From AI-driven decision-making to building human-centric strategies for change, he brings practical insights from years of research, interviews, and real-world case studies. Learn More About Our Guest: Reimagine Finance Linkedin https://www.tariqmunir.me/reimagine-finance-digital-transformation Learn More About 'The Client Playbook': https://www.speakwithpeople.com/clientplaybook Learn More About Speak with People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/ Access an Ever Growing Communication Skills Library: https://www.speakwithpeople.com/skillslibrary Like/Watch/Share Our Resources: https://linktr.ee/SpeakWithPeople Learn MORE About Our Host: https://jasonraitz.com/
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