The Sage Sayers
A weekly podcast on ways to stay calm and compel others as you communicate. Along with executive communications tips and strategies, we interview intriguing individuals who've found the "Sage approach" by finding gifts, opportunities, and knowledge within trying situations. New Zealander show host, Debbi Gardiner McCullough, has written on social and business trends and struggles for the Economist, the Guardian, and Financial Times of London. She's a self-retired college professor of writing, an executive communications and narrative coach. Visit her at: www.hangingrockcoaching.com
Podcasting since 2020 • 149 episodes
The Sage Sayers
Latest Episodes
Harvard Student Athlete Nick McCullough: "Similarities and differences can connect you when networking. And you get rewarded for being yourself."
We're welcoming back to the show Harvard student athlete, Nick McCullough, now on his second semester at Harvard as an Econ student and defensive tackle player for the Harvard Crimson football team. [Listener note: Nick is also my oldest son.]&...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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14:22
Setting goals without forcing them: Interviewing Malvika Joshi
Happy New Year, dear Sage Sayers listeners. Welcome back. 2026, Year of the Fire Horse, will be awesome. If you're stuck on how to approach goals this year, or even to bother with them, British tech marketer and coach, Malv...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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26:14
What if Grammar Stopped Being Brussels Sprouts and Became Birthday Cake? Patty McGee on our Need for Great Grammar
Patty McGee never cared for how grammar was taught to her at school. “It was always so strict, rigid, and not interesting at all.” After years as a teacher, Patty pledged to make grammar interesting for the kids she taught at school...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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26:08
Female Mavericks Co-Founder Beth Mazza on AI Images, Women Founders, and Creative Potency
Co-Founder of Female Mavericks, Advisor, Coach and Cheerleader to Solopreneurs Beth Mazza joined the Sage Sayers the week before Thanksgiving, and I'm so glad she joined our show. Our paths crossed from
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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37:21
"Creativity is Everyone's Superpower." A Conversation with Wiley Author and CEO Advisor Leslie Grandy
Award-winning author, speaker, and CEO advisor Leslie Grandy guides teams, companies, and product leaders to leverage their creative thinking to elevate their organizations. She's worked across the entertainment, retail, and IT industries for t...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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43:18