Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons
In this Podcast we interview experts on all things Enterprise Excellence, sharing their story and their insights. Experts who believe in achieving sustainable change that betters more than just an organisations' profit line. Experts who help organisations achieve a symbiotic relationship between environment and economics. Experts who believe in a culture of continuous improvement. We share world best practice and knowledge in achieving a win-win outcome for people, profit and the planet. Join us on this journey to excellence and help to create a better world for organisations, people and the planet.
Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons
Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice with author Dr Laura Sicola.
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Listen to the episode and take the next step—download the first two chapters of Speaking to Influence here: https://laurasicola.com/sti-chapters-1-2-free
Summary Keywords
#Leadership #Communication #Influence #EmotionalIntelligence #OperationalExcellence #TeamAlignment #Trust #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #EnterpriseExcellence
Episode Summary
In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola shares how leaders can strengthen their ability to influence through voice, vocal delivery, and body language. She unpacks the hidden gap between what we think we communicate and what others actually hear. This conversation provides practical tools to help leaders build trust, align teams, and communicate with greater impact.
Episode Links:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/ffUmf5oTOHg
Enterprise Excellence Podcast: https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/podcast
Three Quotes
1. “The gap between what you think you said and what they think they heard is where results are won or lost.”
2. “It’s not about which is more important—words, voice, or body language—it’s about the alignment between them.”
3. “Authenticity is not a synonym for comfort zone—you need to learn to flex.”
Contacts
Brad Jeavons:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradjeavons/
Phone: 0402 448 445
Email: bjeavons@iqi.com.au
Dr. Laura Sicola:
Website: https://laurasicola.com
Book + resources available via website and major platforms (Amazon, Audible, Kindle)
What's next?
1. Record a 1-minute video of yourself communicating a key message and review your words, vocal delivery, and body language.
2. Identify one area (words, vocal, or body language) to improve and focus on that first.
3. Practice flexing your communication style to better connect with different audiences across your organisation.
4. Listen to the episode and take the next step—download the first two chapters of Speaking to Influence here: https://laurasicola.com/sti-chapters-1-2-free
To learn more about what we do, visit https://enterpriseexcellencegroup.com.au/
Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.