In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior leader, dives into the high-stakes world of executive presentations. Whether you're briefing senior leaders, pitching a big idea, or sharing critical updates, how you deliver your message can make or ... Show More
Nov 19
Stop Putting It Off: How to Break Free from Procrastination Without Burning Out with Christina Eanes
<p>In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager, takes a deep dive into one of the most common productivity roadblocks: procrastination. Discover why procra ... Show More
10m 35s
Nov 12
What If Everything You Know About Confidence Is Wrong? with Matthew Hill
<p>In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, workforce development expert Christina Eanes interviews Matthew Hill, a seasoned presentation skills coach, trainer, speaker, and facilitator. Matthew breaks down the core foundation of true confidence and shares pr ... Show More
25m 30s
Nov 5
Nice Isn't Always Kind with Christina Eanes
<p>In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, a former FBI violent crime analyst and senior manager turned workforce development expert, unpacks the critical difference between being nice and being kind. While niceness may keep the peace i ... Show More
9m 44s
Jan 2025
Why Expertise Can Make You a Less Effective Leader
Being the most knowledgeable and experienced person on your team can seem advantageous. However, Sydney Finkelstein, an expert in leadership and talent development, warns that expertise can lead you astray in two significant ways: it may stifle your curiosity about new developmen ... Show More
23m 12s
Jul 2025
Driving Business Impact with Talent Development at Scale With Martha Soehren
Traditional L&D teams often struggle to prove their value—but at Comcast, Martha Soehren built a Talent Development function that drove measurable business impact at scale. In this episode, Martha shares how her team aligned with strategic priorities, built trusted stakeholder re ... Show More
44m 25s
Aug 2024
477: Why Everything You Know About Public Speaking Is Wrong—And What You Should Be Doing Instead
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 477, an interview with Hollywood insiders and the authors of <em>Briefly Speaking</em>, Deborah Shames and David Booth.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, we discuss effective communication and presentation strateg ... Show More
53m 14s
Jun 2023
Speaking with Impact: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Your Voice and Message | Sheryl Plouffe | Leadership Activators Global Edition #23
Are you a service provider looking to grow your business and attract more clients? Have you ever considered starting a podcast but aren't sure where to begin? Then, this episode is for you! I am thrilled to welcome my special guest this month, Sheryl Plouffe, who is a former broa ... Show More
41m 33s