Everything Speaks
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsJoin our #podcast for insight about the modern workplace, email etiquette, public speaking tips, work-life balance and of course #millennials. Remember, everything you say and do says something about your potential. Everything speaks.
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Etiquette in the Workplace, with Deborah Thomas-Nininger
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBDeborah Thomas-Nininger the founder of DTN Productions International, a company that provides training on all areas of international and domestic protocol specializing in “Reputation Management” and communication effectiveness. DTN organized the international etiquette training for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta for Coca-Cola and is a frequent subject of interviews, which often appear in publications both nationally and internationally. Deborah brings over thirty years of business eti...
Building Trust Through Stories, with Karen Eber
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBKaren Eber is an international consultant, keynote and TED speaker. Karen is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. She helps companies reimagine and evolve how they transform culture. This includes building empathic and curious leadership and teams, and helping leaders influence and inspire with storytelling. Karen works with Fortune 1000 companies such as General Electric, ADP, Heinz Kraft, Kate Spade, Facebook and guest lectures in Universities like Emory and Purdue. ...
Building Trust Through Stories, with Karen Eber
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBKaren Eber is an international consultant, keynote and TED speaker. Karen is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group. She helps companies reimagine and evolve how they transform culture. This includes building empathic and curious leadership and teams, and helping leaders influence and inspire with storytelling. Karen works with Fortune 1000 companies such as General Electric, ADP, Heinz Kraft, Kate Spade, Facebook and guest lectures in Universities like Emory and Purdue. ...
Addressing Your Critics, with Lee Caraher
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBLee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. What you will learn in this episode: How to deal with trolls How to use your critics to grow Why it’s important to respond to customer complaints What you should always assume about ...
Telling The Whole Story, with Lee Caraher
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBLee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. And she’s on a mission to help businesses of all sizes - from the small to the ginormous - communicate. Not just try to say something. Not dance around and try to avoid the conversation. Bu...
Listening To Be Understood, with Lee Caraher
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBLee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit...
Utilizing Repetition In Your Communication, with Lee Caraher
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBLee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit...
Understanding Everything Communication, with Lee Caraher
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.14 MBLee McEnany Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communications expert known for her business building acumen and insights. Lee is also an acclaimed author and speaker and a recognized expert on creating high performing, positive, intergenerational workplaces. Through her work, she shows companies and non-profit...
Change is Coming
October 20, 2017 16:50 - 2 minutes - 4.15 MBOur final episode of Everything Speaks... but don't worry! It's not over. We will continue to talk about the modern workplace on our new podcast, Millennial Minded: Career Advice No One Tells You. Links below. Thanks for all the support! http://millennialmindedpodcast.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-minded/id1292364929?mt=2
The DF Anniversary Podcast: 15 Years of Changing the Game
September 12, 2017 14:37 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBRunning a small to medium-sized business isn't easy. In fact, most businesses don't make it past the five-year mark. But Double Forte has been around since 2002, and to celebrate our fifteenth anniversary we created a special narrative episode of Everything Speaks. In this episode, we explore the challenges and rewards of running a medium-sized business. Over the last fifteen years, we've witnessed the dramatic change in the communication industry. But for us, one thing has remained consistent.
#61: Greatness Comes From How You Think (feat. Kim Ades)
September 05, 2017 15:18 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBBeliefs drive your life. If you’re consumed by worry, fear and self-doubt, it can wreak havoc on your career and ultimately your personal happiness. Fortunately, we can influence how we think and today Kim Ades, a frame of mind coach, joins us to show how greatness comes from how you think.
#60: How to Avoid a Scripted Career (feat. Tom Mulliez)
August 29, 2017 16:13 - 34 minutes - 61.8 MBTom Mulliez was checking the boxes on a scripted path to career success. After attending McGill University, majoring in International Business and Marketing, Tom got ready to join the family business. But after some unforeseen circumstances, Tom was forced to recalibrate, wondering what the hell he wanted to do. So, he sold everything and moved to Costa Rica.
#59: How to Balance Work, Family, and Multiple Career Paths (feat. Lyndsay Phillips)
August 22, 2017 15:40 - 38 minutes - 69.3 MBLyndsay Phillips is a serial entrepreneur, podcast host and CEO who has explored multiple careers. She’s naturally driven and a self confessed organizational freak who’s never had an issue chasing down #success. But what about balancing it all? And by “it all” we mean work, a family, an income, personal happiness and everything else that goes into living a fulfilled life.
#58: How to Chase Down Your Dream Job (feat. Mac Prichard)
August 15, 2017 17:11 - 41 minutes - 74.1 MBA dream job allows you to contribute in a meaningful way to something you care about. It’s also challenging, keeps you on your toes and makes you learn new skills. In 2001 Mac Prichard started an informal email listserv, called Mac’s List, highlighting job opportunities in Portland, Oregon. Mac’s List has grown immensely and today Mac joins us to shed light on how to chase down your dream job.
#57: How to Succeed with a Virtual Workforce (ft. Joe Kashurba)
August 08, 2017 15:47 - 33 minutes - 59.7 MBJoe Kashurba set out to create an easy to use web design platform. Unfortunately, the venture wasn’t a success and after college Joe moved back in with his mom. Slowly Joe began gaining clients. Suddenly he was working so many hours it wasn’t sustainable. Joe joins us to talk about the challenges and joys of starting your own business.
#56: Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader (feat. Hans Finzel)
August 01, 2017 16:44 - 39 minutes - 72 MBAs an eagle scout, leader of the neighborhood gang, and head of his rock and roll band, Hans Finzel has been a natural #leader since day one. But Hans is of the belief that leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Now a bestselling #author and #coach, Hans chats with Lee about why if you stop learning today, you’ll stop leading tomorrow.
#55: What To Do When the Success You’ve Been Chasing Isn't Delivering (feat. James Colburn)
July 24, 2017 17:49 - 43 minutes - 76 MBIn 2006 James Colburn was at a vacation home trying to relax on Christmas Eve. He had surpassed all of his financial goals and his career was thriving, but he couldn’t stop thinking about what else he could be doing to achieve success. Author, coach and speaker, James joins us to talk about his book Resucceed and gives us his advice on how people can slow down and gain fulfillment both in their career and their personal life.
#54: You Can’t Rush Experience (feat. Phil Wilkins) - Explicit
July 18, 2017 17:09 - 42 minutes - 74.9 MBA startup told Phil Wilkins that he wasn’t getting a position because he didn’t have a college degree. Not one to back down, Phil pointed out that some of the most successful entrepreneurs didn’t finish college. Years later Phil is a sales director and on his way to the top. What made the difference? He got a degree in baddasery and learned to condition himself to view mistakes as learning opportunities.
#53: How to Make a Smooth Transition Between Jobs (feat. Erin Routzahn)
July 11, 2017 15:57 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MBErin Routzahn was happy working at Acceleration Partners but she was open with her supervisors that she was eager for a new challenge. Today, Erin joins us to share valuable insight into how you can make a smooth transition between jobs.
#52: There’s No Straight Line to Success (feat. Heidi Krupp)
June 27, 2017 17:30 - 39 minutes - 71.1 MBWhile sitting at a wedding in Florida, Heidi Krupp vocalized to her friends that she was interested in starting her own communications firm. Unfortunately, Heidi was in debt and her parents were scraping together money to help support her. Let’s be real. Success is never easy. It requires perseverance and a willingness to ask for help. And there’s no better example than Heidi Krupp, who joins us today to show us that there’s no straight line to success.
#51: A Dad's Life Raising a Son On the Spectrum (feat. Derek Volk)
June 20, 2017 16:25 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MBDerek Volk is a Maine businessman, volunteer, philanthropist, softball coach and President of Volk packaging corporation. He chats with Lee about running the family business and shares the story behind the unexpected success of Chasing the Rabbit, his book about a dad’s life raising his son on the spectrum.
#50: Take it or Leave it Only Works for Mark Zuckerberg (feat. Linda Yates)
June 13, 2017 16:26 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MBAfter Linda Yates had a little run in with a manager at a restaurant in Detroit, she became hyper aware of her image. So aware that it haunted her for 18 years and resulted in a book, entitled, Beyond the Clothes. What Linda realized is that everything we do is broadcasted. How you dress, the language you use and how you carry yourself in a room are all contextual clues about who you are both as a person and a professional.
#49: From Collections Agent to Disney Vacationista (feat. Jessica O'Neil)
June 06, 2017 16:11 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBJessica O’Neil is a vacationista at Disney. Yeah, it’s a sweeeeet gig. But she didn’t get her dream job right away. During the recession Jessica worked at a collections agency, calling people to ask for money they didn’t have. But even during hard times, Jessica remained true to something she’d learned early in her career. Today she sits down with Lee to tell listeners how they can grow to find a career they love.
#48: If You Have to Ask to be Promoted Then You Probably Don't Deserve It (feat. Fred Bateman)
May 30, 2017 16:08 - 37 minutes - 62.6 MBFred Bateman and Lee Caraher are both CEO’s of PR agencies based in San Francisco. On paper they might be rivals, but fortunately for us, they’re good friends. Today they sit down to talk about running an agency and why they both subscribe to the philosophy that you should prioritize relationships over your bottom line.
#47: It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Career(feat. Claudia Shapiro)
May 23, 2017 17:33 - 35 minutes - 58.3 MBClaudia Shapiro worked at Double Forte securing media placements like it was her day job. Well, because it was. But when Claudia took a good, hard look at how her career was unfolding, she realized that her personality was a better fit for sales. So, Claudia found a job at a successful startup called, Nerdwallet. Today, she's back home with her DF family to talk about why it’s never too late to change your career. “Sometimes you get really comfortable in your career and it takes a bit longer ...
#46: Gratitude is at the Center of Career Growth (feat. Philip Wilkins) - Explicit
May 15, 2017 20:02 - 38 minutes - 67.6 MBCanadian, Phil Wilkins, dropped out of college because he didn't know what he wanted to do besides party. But then he met a girl and realized he needed to pull his act together. Phil married his college sweetheart and now sings a different tune, that gratitude is at the center of career growth. You can’t do it on your own.
#45: Breaking Through the Bias Holding You Back (feat. Andie Kramer)
May 08, 2017 16:49 - 37 minutes - 64.7 MBUnfortunately, most workplaces (even the most well intentioned), have unconscious bias. But fear not listeners! Today we have Andie Kramer, author of Breaking Through Bias, to give us her techniques to protect and support your fellow colleagues. “Women need to protect each other, support each other and validate each other's ideas.” - Andie Kramer
#44: You Define Your Own Success (feat. Michele Moyer)
May 01, 2017 16:41 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBMichele Moyer was excelling at her communications career. But after taking some time off to travel, and volunteer, Michele found out she was pregnant. She quickly realized that being a parent isn’t easy. She, like many others, missed her career and the professional network she’d been so close to. Then, a traumatic event changed Michele’s life forever and she realized that her family is all that matters.
#43: Why Millennials Can Offer a Unique Perspective (feat. Katie Larkin-Wong)
April 24, 2017 22:30 - 37 minutes - 65.9 MBAs a millennial, Katie Larkin-Wong brings something different to the workplace. She’s a litigation associate at Latham & Watkins, a law firm focused on white collar and antitrust matters. Katie joins Lee to talk about her progress in the industry and gives us some examples on how millennials shaking things up in the workplace. "One of the places millennials really have an advantage is diversity." - Katie Larkin-Wong
#42: How to Find Your Niche (feat. Robert Kueffer)
April 17, 2017 17:57 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBRobert Kueffer's background doesn’t necessarily match his current responsibilities. But when you hear Robert’s story, you start to understand how a lifetime of experiences came together to lead him to John Snow Research and Training Institute where he handles digital marketing and design.
#41: How Jamie King Created a Huge Community of Influencers, Businesses and Brands
April 10, 2017 18:10 - 36 minutes - 61.9 MBWhat can you do if you’re unhappy with where you are today? Make #change! Which is easier said than done. But we’ve got some #inspiration for you this week. Jamie King is a running fiend, writes for the Huffington Post Post and founded her own company, Fit Approach.
#40: The Etiquette of Tech at Work (feat. Scott Steinberg)
March 31, 2017 21:24 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBOk, let’s say your boss sends you a friend request on Facebook. Do you accept? Do you ignore? Do you block them? Lee sits down with Scott Steinberg, a futurist and one hell of a smart dude, to answer those questions.
#39: Shaping the Future of Work One Teen at a Time (feat. Lisa McDonough & Lisa Allanson)
March 27, 2017 17:32 - 35 minutes - 60.9 MBLisa McDonough and Lisa Allanson are both Australian. And they both have over twenty years of experience in Human Resources Management and #Leadership Coaching. They run Teen Hackz, a company that works to empower #teens to focus on the things that energize them, rather than the things that they think they 'should' be doing. Today, the Lisa’s join Lee to talk about young people can prepare themselves for the workplace.
#38: 8 Ways to Get Better at Networking
March 20, 2017 23:43 - 20 minutes - 40.6 MBEven if you’re an extrovert you may not like networking events. Small talk can be exhausting and meeting new people isn’t easy. BUT whether you like it or not, networking is essential to your career. The more people you know, the more job opportunities you will have. So, sit back and listen to Lee’s 8 ways to improve your networking skills.
#37: What to Expect as a New Manager
March 10, 2017 00:16 - 24 minutes - 46.7 MBBeing a good employee is straightforward. You get things done on time. But being a good manager, is more complex. Now, you’re responsible for helping other people work to the best of their ability. Luckily, Lee can help. In this episode, she breaks down what to expect if you’re new to management and gives tips on how to lead a more effective team.
#36: 4 Myths About Millennials that Get in the Way
March 06, 2017 21:22 - 24 minutes - 46.8 MBSometimes generations can have a different definition for the same word and that causes conflict. In this episode of Everything Speaks, Lee breaks down 4 pain points for millennials in the workplace. They include: dress code, deadlines, drafts, and she weighs in on the debate, are millennials always late?
#35: How to Get Control of Your Career(feat. Haven Carter)
February 27, 2017 22:13 - 39 minutes - 75.3 MBAfter working at SEGA, Sony, and Rocket Science, Haven Carter was at the forefront of entertainment technology. But despite her success, Haven was overworked and unhappy. Then, she discovered meditation and a new way of approaching her career. Today she joins Lee to talk about her current role as a peak performance coach and shares her insight for being more mindful.
#34: Taking a Professional Approach to a Creative Career(feat K.J. Dell'Antonia)
February 14, 2017 17:23 - 29 minutes - 56.3 MBK.J. Dell’Antonia is a columnist and contributing editor for The New York Times’ Well Family page, a contributor to the Sunday Review and co-host of the #AmWriting podcast. Currently on book leave, K.J. joins Lee to talk about how she ended up at The New York Times, why it’s important to take a professional approach to a creative career, and shares her insight into how to pitch a story in an effective way.
#33: The 3 Step Process for Finding a Job (feat. Audra Knight)
February 07, 2017 18:01 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBGetting hired is a numbers game. The more jobs you apply for, the more likely you are to find a match. But there are creative ways to make yourself stand out during the application process. Audra Knight, a recruitment marketing strategist at Tenable Network Security, returns to Everything Speaks to share her three step process for landing a job. She covers how to find the job, how to apply for the job, and what to do when you get called in for an interview.
#32: How to Be a Parent and Thrive at Your Career (feat. Lisen Stromberg)
January 31, 2017 17:42 - 31 minutes - 59.7 MBLisen Stromberg was excelling at her career. But after the birth of her second child she realized that there was no place for her to be a mother in such a competitive work environment. So, she pivoted, starting a consulting practice that works with companies to attract, retain and promote #women. She sits down with Lee to talk about how we can bring our true, authentic selves to work and contribute to a thriving #workplace.
#31: How to Leverage a Non-Traditional Degree (feat. Scott Cook)
January 23, 2017 18:15 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBDoes your college major determine your professional #career? Most of the time, yes. But there are exceptions, like Scott Cook, an account executive at Lessonly. Scott received a master’s in trumpet performance but realized that although music was his passion, he didn’t want to turn it into a professional career. Today Scott joins Lee to talk about how he leveraged his connections to find a job that fit his diverse skill set.
#30: We Need More Women in Tech (feat. Karen Catlin)
January 17, 2017 00:20 - 41 minutes - 78 MBKaren Catlin spent 25 years building #software products. She started her career writing code, but moved into executive leadership to become the vice president at Adobe Systems. But today Karen has a new role. She’s an advocate for #women in #tech. She coaches women to be stronger leaders and encourages men who want to be better allies. Today, she sits down with Lee to talk about #diversity in tech, networking and why it’s important to become a better public speaker.
#29: From Agency to In House (feat. Julia Waneka)
January 10, 2017 16:13 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBFrom a young age Julia Waneka was interested in rhetoric and #storytelling. After majoring in #communication at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she moved to San Francisco to immerse herself in the #tech scene. Now, Julia is the communications director at Whistle, a pet-tech company. Today she sits down with Lee to reflect on how crucial her first #internship was and how it set her on a path for future success.
#28: How to Use Social Media to Find Your Next Job (feat. Audra Knight)
January 03, 2017 20:36 - 30 minutes - 58.4 MBLee Caraher sits down with Audra Knight, a #recruitment marketing strategist at Tenable Network Security. Together they talk about talk about how to control your #online profile to reflect the job you want, not the job you have. Plus, Audra shares some tricks of the trade including how scan for keywords on #LinkedIn and how to searching through someone’s #Twitter account to find their strengths and interests.
#27: How to Go From Burnt Out to Bossed Up (feat. Emilie Aries)
December 27, 2016 18:07 - 48 minutes - 92.5 MBPrior to starting her own company, Emilie Aries experienced a personal and professional low. She was tired, exhausted and felt unfulfilled by her work. Spurred into action by the potential for something better, Emilie founded Bossed Up, a nationwide training company that helps woman navigate career transition with a special eye towards burnout and crafting a happy, healthy and sustainable career path. Today, Emilie sits down with Lee to talk about the easiest path to success.
#26: Be Creative With Your College Degree (feat. Caitlin Scott)
December 19, 2016 23:43 - 30 minutes - 57.8 MBLee sits down with Caitlin Scott, a senior communications counselor at Full Court Press Communications. Caitlin has a background in traditional #PR, but moved to her current position at Full Court to work with foundations, #non-profits, start ups and other mission based organizations to help them achieve #socialchange. She feels fortunate to have found a #career that blends her love of politics, communications and PR and encourages others to do the same.
#25: How to Move to a New City (featuring Tricia Denci)
December 12, 2016 23:12 - 28 minutes - 54.5 MBLee sits down with Tricia Denci. As a senior in College Tricia signed on to be a part time #intern at Double Forte. Skip ahead five years and now Tricia is an account manager, focusing on #PR related to #wine and artisan food. Tricia talks to Lee about how she has moved up the ranks at Double Forte and why she recently decided to move to New York City.
#24: Hiring is Random (with Amy Vernetti)
December 05, 2016 18:49 - 34 minutes - 64.9 MBAmy Vernetti is the director of #leadership #recruiting at Moonshots where she recruits and hires executives for Google’s the next generation of big ideas - projects like driverless vehicles, drones and balloon powered internet. Amy joins Lee to give insight about how young people can create an interesting #narrative about themselves and shares best practices for getting hired.
#23: Why is it Important to Have Work-Life Integration? (with Shawn Murphy)
November 28, 2016 18:38 - 42 minutes - 80.9 MBLee sits down with Shawn Murphy, the CEO and Founder of Switch and Shift, a consultancy firm dedicated to developing positive #business and #leadership practices. Shawn is also the author of The Optimistic Workplace, a book that teaches you how to cultivate a positive work environment. Shawn talks to Lee about #millennials, and why he believes they approach their careers with a different mindset.
#22: How to Be Stylish at Work (with Mara Kolesas)
November 22, 2016 18:58 - 33 minutes - 63.5 MBMara Kolesas has a very diverse work background having been a University professor, United Nations consultant and strategic planner for equity diversity at UC Berkeley. Today she’s a professional #stylist, #fashion consultant and founder of Good Fit Style and she joins Everything Speaks to talk about her belief that how you dress says something about who you are.