Cutting Through

E14 - Paul Ichilcik - How to match your method with your message

Why do brilliant strategies with perfect logic still die in boardrooms? In my eye-opening conversation with Paul Ichilcik, we cracked the code on combining structured thinking, design thinking, and storytelling to create communications that don't just get approved—they get championed throughout the entire organization. You'll find the one page framework we discuss in the show notes. Show notes: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e14-post   Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ichilcik-89b0301/  -------------------------------------------------------------   Subscribe to Clarity Compass: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podnewsletter Connect with Davina:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley/     Learn more about Clarity First: https://clarityfirstprogram.com

E13 - Dan Auerbach - Overcoming resistance to coaching

In my conversation with executive coach Dan Auerbach, we explored his innovative framework for coaching resistant leaders. Dan's fascinating background - 20 years as a clinical psychotherapist combined with decades of CEO experience - revealed some powerful insights that will transform the way you approach your own and your teams development.   Show notes: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e13-post [https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e13-post]   Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-auerbach-a1182117/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-auerbach-a1182117/]  -------------------------------------------------------------   Subscribe to Clarity Compass: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podnewsletter   [https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podnewsletter ] Connect with Davina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley ] Learn more about Clarity First: https://clarityfirstprogram.com [https://clarityfirstprogram.com/]

E12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damage

Discover how policy expert Russell King masterfully implements unpopular decisions with minimal resistance by strategically "preparing the ground" before announcements—a skill that transformed transportation systems across two continents and can revolutionize your approach to organizational change. Show notes: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e12-post [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa08zR0JYcFdrUXhFdlBvc09KbW5mYk16ZHRyd3xBQ3Jtc0trUTlPXzVuZHM4VlBIWWdTQ3hMZ3BFNXhoQXZtamtjaExTa2NNM29ieWZoV3A1MHJRZ3lBazNTOFllQjlSQ01ZRTlnM0p6R2JMS0FidjZiQTBlNDZDWU9qcnFmQk5DTmNvQ25lLWhJQWhyZWYyZEdfUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fclarityfirstprogram.com%2Fe12-post&v=FbHvD90ei0U] Connect with Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-king-transport-leader/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-king-transport-leader/] https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJaUWFhSmdLQm9uQnpWS3I0R2sxc1RLUFphd3xBQ3Jtc0trQldIY01zc3ZjUXRRVE5HdkNwelhkb3NIMWtiVnFMbVQ0bi1ZbG9CTXhEc2dLeGxycXM4bW44cXN3WEtVNzNUNEJGeHotZXN3bFdPWXpaUEs2WjJhc1VDaGhjUVh6UzdLWjFmdGg0RnVlOVhrZjdxOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Frussell-king-transport-leader%2F&v=FbHvD90ei0U Subscribe Russell's Newsletter: https://transportlc.org/subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lMUFFVM09NUVo0aHI5ckdXU0xHdEVGVkQ2QXxBQ3Jtc0tuaTRwZ0o0UFJRUHJpNElIWkloMmROWGdmeDJQTnJnRmVjM3plQXdHUFctUDlwN2FwaW56aHJyaFRfSmVnSUEtQTFILVhtVjV6S3BZRk9taE5WZ2JGZGpHQ25CUEV0V3ZmOGQyTlJMOUhIX2tyTmRLYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftransportlc.org%2Fsubscribe&v=FbHvD90ei0U] ------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Clarity Compass: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podnewsletter [https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podnewsletter] Connect with Davina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley] https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hxcmRpVzFNdXdUT2dLb3A4b25NNHI2YWloZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsQmN5dVVyV0RnLUpaX1lXbU41Ync3RDdkVnBVVVFJV0tWVW16ZGx3cU5ZdkFUVmllbFE0OWVYa2pwLVNnU2hZOXVHcHB1SXZPODN3ZXg5OVRmLWF5d2EyZXNZZFMtdjNRalpFOTRRajhnbGV3TGFDQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdavinastanley&v=FbHvD90ei0ULearn more about Clarity First: https://clarityfirstprogram.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTVJZlZjSGR2MF9jXzB3TjVVSEJJd0UxOEV3Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuQWlwZ1ZwTUlPenhPT3REbUpkT3NfcW5zWUZkRTdxTzc3QUpLbUtlVU9welZoajlJSHB0Q1VCN3ByR2I0dE5CODhOQ25OMHFBaDBGMm9QTmgtZ2ExM3RFd2ZHZnhJNlJlR2g4dE1vWHp0ZFY2eVVwSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fclarityfirstprogram.com%2F&v=FbHvD90ei0U]

E11 - Introducing my 2 new books: Elevate and Engage with Dan Musson

Dan and I talk about how my new books, Elevate and Engage, help teams collaborate to better engage senior leaders and Boards. Learn more:  https://clarityfirstprogram.com/books

E10 - Alexa Chilcutt - How to make your presentation butterflies fly in formation

Having conversations is a natural and often delightful part of work and life.  Yet making formal presentations can give even seasoned presenters butterflies.  What if you could merge the two?  Dr Alexa Chilcutt shares practical ideas for doing just that.  Visit https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast for more.