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Are you ready to illuminate your workplace culture and transform it into a beacon of engagement and inclusion?

In this enlightening episode of the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, host Roberta Ndlela sits down with Tony Chatman, the dynamic CEO and founder of Tony Chatman Enterprises. With a motto of "Light Up Your Culture," Tony is on a mission to help organizations create environments where every employee feels seen, valued, and heard—because when they do, they shine their brightest.

Key Points:
- The true meaning of being "seen" in the workplace
- The shift in organizational focus since the pandemic
- The critical importance of executive buy-in for cultural change
- The transformation from changing minds to changing behaviors and habits
- The enlightening journey to understanding unconscious bias as decision-making algorithms
- The simple yet profound definition of employee engagement: caring equals effort
- The power of personal growth in enhancing your environment

Tony's journey from chemical engineer to a sought-after speaker and culture catalyst is as inspiring as his insights. He shares stories that resonate, from the pivotal moments that launched his speaking career to the practical strategies he uses to address unconscious bias and foster genuine engagement.

Tune in to discover:
- How Tony's mother's journey to quit smoking reveals the nature of habits and behavior change
- The role of narratives, data, and personal experiences in reshaping our biases
- Why work is transactional, but effort is deeply personal
- How to spark a genuine care in your team that goes beyond the paycheck

Connect with Tony and dive deeper into his transformative work:
Website: tonychatman.com
Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (@TonyChatman), Instagram, and TikTok (@TonyChatmanSpeaks)

📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) This podcast focuses on improving your communication skills both professionally and personally
(00:40) Tony Chapman is the CEO and founder of Tony Chapman Enterprises
(01:16) I help workplaces create a healthy workplace culture with lighting up your culture
(02:38) There's a difference between changing your mind and changing your behavior
(05:43) You need to get buy in from the people that you will coach in corporates
(07:20) Tony Butterfield's first speaking gig was opening for Les Brown
(11:50) So let's go back to unconscious bias. How do you walk into an organization and tackle those biases
(16:24) When we talk about improving engagement, we're really talking about improving culture
(19:31) Tony Chapman is the CEO and founder of Tony Chapman Enterprises
(21:44) Speaking and communicating podcast welcomes you to join us this month

Ready to elevate your communication skills? Subscribe, leave a rating, and review on Apple and Spotify, and tune in for more powerful insights:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-up-your-workplace-culture-w-tony-chatman/id1614151066?i=1000645061545
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qKNDvC5W7JR3slFAk6z5f
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JyvjP_cNg8

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So there's a new AI that can write content in seconds. This is a great thing. It now becomes easier to STAND OUT and MAKE IMPACT with our stories. Because it's not truly about how much content you can pump out in a day, it's whether you are being honest and whether you are trusting your voice and story to be the thing that moves your audience into action. The robots don't have the stories, you do.

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Mariangelica Forero (she/her) is a Certified Mindset & Business Coach, Educator, and International Speaker, available for keynotes, workshops, media interviews, and spokesperson opportunities. Her honesty and ability to tackle serious topics in an approachable way makes audiences feel seen, heard, and most of all, inspired. She can move a room of thousands to tears, and just as easily engage 10 people in a workshop to be vulnerable with one another. Schedule an interview or meeting, or book her on your stage today!

On this episode of the In the Club Podcast by Club Colors, we feature Joseph "Joe" Johnston, the CEO of M.I.I. Professional Speaking. He takes a deep dive into his why and gives tips to aspiring speakers in jumpstarting their careers.

It is not only about having a story but having the ability to convey it in an engaging and inspiring manner. Joe's goal is to provoke action in the audience in a creative way that is unique to them, ultimately helping create positive change in their lives.

Joe teaches about third-party persuasion and how speakers must tailor their story and message to fit a brand's needs, and then communicate the brand's goals and objectives to their audience. He also shines a light on mental health and how important it is to talk about it through his platform.

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

Get experience to become a successful professional speaker - Joe: "You want to be like, Hey, I got this down. I know how to do this. I am a professional. And so you're going to feel more comfortable the more reps you get, and you're going to be a more marketable asset. The more success you have, the better that you're on at your own craft, the better that your message is. It's going to be easier to sell yourself and to get yourself on stages as opposed to just kind of starting out from scratch and trying to start from there."

Practice a speech the way you practice a comedy skit - Joe: "The art of speaking, it's very similar to comedy. It's like you got to be fresh, man. You got to be doing that material all the time. John, my best speeches are when I've gone on the road for 2, 3 weeks, I've done the speech 2, 3, 4 times. Dude, by that fourth speech, knock it out of the park."

Connect with Joe for events and speaking opportunities: 

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Hello to you listening in Lake Chelan, Washington!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Some 30 years ago I was taught that story is a gift to the listener. This never-forgotten advice has shepherded me through decades of professional speaking, litigation consulting, communication coaching, and story strategizing.

Perhaps you’ve experienced someone telling a story and it feels forced, it does not ring true. What’s going on? A story is organic. It will manifest in a certain place or time when it is ready to be told and the teller is ready to serve as the conduit for the story.

If a story feels forced the teller isn’t ready to release it.  If this was my client we would continue to collaborate on the key questions: who is it for, how did it come to be, why does it want to be heard, where does it begin, what does it mean. This is how we get to the heart of your message and the message of your heart. By recognizing that a story is as alive as the person telling it.

Practical Tip: If you’re curious come as you are and change inside Quarter Moon Story Arts! 

You’re invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  

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Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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Cavett Robert was born in Starkville, Mississippi in 1907 on the Mississippi A&M campus where his father was a teacher. He graduated from Ole Miss in 1929 and obtained his law degree from Washington and Lee University.                                                        
After practicing law in New York, he moved to Arizona in 1937 and established himself as a successful lawyer and insurance and real estate salesman. He began his career as a platform speaker in his early sixties and in 1972 he won the coveted Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. In 1973 he founded the National Speakers Association. Currently, that organization awards the prestigious "Cavett Award" and statue, annually, as their highest award.

Do you want to know how to share your expertise with the world?

Listen as combat decorated veteran, David Rosenberg shares his savvy tips and techniques to help you be an amazing keynote speaker.

In this week's powerful episode "How to Share Your Expertise with the World" you will discover...

• The most important skills you need to be a really good keynote speaker 
• What essentials you need to know to prepare for your presentation
• How to stay confident, and authentic as a keynote speaker
• Deadly speaking mistakes to avoid 

And a whole lot more...

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Whether you’re in a crowd-filled stadium or out to lunch with a friend, opportunities for public speaking are everywhere. Today’s conversation with Certified Speaking Professional Dr. James Smith, Jr. centers around the ability to engage and command an audience that makes you (and your message) memorable. Laura and Dr. James dive into key strategies for leaders who are looking to grow their professional presence, ditch the powerpoints, and elevate the impact they have on a boardroom or 1:1 conversations with their teams.

Here are a few things you’ll learn during this conversation:

• How to focus on creating an experience for your listeners
• The advantages to being a physical speaker and engaging through movement
• Why the acronym FISH helps you leave a lasting impression on your audience
• What public speakers can learn from comedians
• Top tips for commanding a conversation and becoming “tweetable and repeatable”

During the 24 Hour Influence Challenge Dr. James encourages you use your next speaking opportunity to create a connection between the information you’re sharing and why you are the best person to share it. He challenges you to go beyond the data and communicate who you are and how it pertains to the information you’re sharing.

About Dr. James Smith, Jr.:

Dr. James Smith Jr. is a Certified Speaking Professional authenticity, and personal power expert. He's an author, trainer, coach, and the CEO and President of Dr. James Smith, Jr. CSP. He is also the incoming president of the National Speakers Association, Philadelphia.

You can connect with Dr. James in the following ways:

Website: www.drjamessmithjr.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDrJamesSmithJr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjamessmithjr/

Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjamessmithjr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.james.smith.jr/

Get a free copy of Dr. James’ book by emailing him at: info@drjamessmithjr.com 

To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola

LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA

Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions

Twitter: @Laura Sicola 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions

Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions

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If there is anyone who knows what it means to be a warrior, it is Air Force Veteran D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas. D.J. Vanas travels around the country speaking at conventions packed with audience members, giving motivational presentations that teach people how to find their unique warrior spirit.

You might be wondering, what exactly is the warrior spirit? Tribal nations, Fortune 500 companies, the military, and even the White House on two occasions have hired Vanas to answer that question. This episode of Borne the Battle offers the opportunity to hear him describe what exactly it means to embody the warrior spirit.

Modern American culture often over romanticizes the warrior role and makes it out to be something unrealistic. Vanas brings the term back down to earth and emphasizes the beauty of imperfection, especially the warrior’s ability to learn and grow from mistakes.

Leading by example, in this episode of Borne the Battle, Vanas talks about his life’s highs and lows:

• The life changing moment he learned of his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
• Struggling to learn how to take responsibility when starting out in the Academy
• Serving as the Academy’s youngest Chief of Minority Enrollment
• Grappling with managing his military duties while also building up his speaking business
• Developing a network and building the momentum he needed to reach the professional height he is at today

Vanas sympathizes with the challenges that many face when leaving the military. Part of embodying the warrior spirit entails being flexible and leveraging the many skills we honed while in the military to build our new tribe, and then using those skills to make our communities a better and brighter place.

To learn more about the warrior spirit, PBS hosted a program featuring Vanas teaching audiences how to tap into their slumbering warrior spirit.

Being a warrior does not mean facing life’s struggles alone. It is okay to feel overwhelmed and it is okay to not always know the answer. We might not be bulletproof, but as Vanas argues, being a warrior means rising over and over again and to keep moving forward one step at a time.

Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:

• Army Veteran Dennis Wolfe.

Additional Links:

• Check out our interview with fellow Lakota Warrior Billy Mills, a Marine Corps Veteran and 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist. His path to Olympic Gold was never certain but he certainly never quit.
• Lakota Warrior and Vietnam Veteran Dr. Robert Primeaux bounced back after suffering a terrible car accident while serving. He kept moving forward and achieved his dream of being an actor.
• VA expands offering of COVID-19 booster vaccines
• VA extends presumptive period for Persian Gulf War Veterans

Entrepreneur and Speaker Concierge Layna Ware shares about how to maximize passion, purpose and profits in your public speaking business. 

Are you a forward-thinking corporate leader looking to leverage the power of story to grow profits, boost awareness and maximize impact?

KDP Co. would love to serve you! We offer workshops and consulting services that teach brands how to define and communicate their brand story.

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