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The Sage Sayers

Debbi Gardiner McCullough

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
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“Connect technology to peoples' daily life. They'll get it.” CTO Advisor Suhail Syed on demystifying jargon and daring to dream July 26, 2024
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A short story about my New Zealand grandmother rescued my otherwise abysmal presentationJuly 12, 2024
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“If I see others struggle, I build a bot to help them” Marketer, Builder, and Innovator Simone Morellato on the joys of AIJune 28, 2024
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“Football has built me into a leader.” Defensive Lineman Nicholas McCullough on getting into HarvardJune 13, 2024
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Kenza Fourati on challenging brands and finding joy and learning from her Tunisian shoe businessMay 31, 2024
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“You build your brand by getting in front of people.” Hyacinth Tucker, Owner of the Laundry BasketMay 16, 2024
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What fashion models can teach us about leadership and stage presenceMay 02, 2024
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“A great communicator really understands their audience.” Product leader Nupur Thakur on demystifying techApril 18, 2024
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“I’m married to my violin” John Chang on the gifts from music and managing audition jittersApril 05, 2024
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“My dad’s my first coach.” Abhijeet Patil on heritage, leadership, and writingMarch 21, 2024
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“I find joy in improving people’s health” Jill Staudacher on pharma, alternative medicine, and sisterhoodMarch 08, 2024
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How to make the important words fit. 10 cruel but powerful résumé editsFebruary 22, 2024
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“You know when it’s time for career change. Listen for it. You know.” Rebecca Perreault on changing our work, outlook, and lifeFebruary 08, 2024
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How (and why) to hook and compel your audience in a minute—or lessJanuary 25, 2024
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How Do We Share Our Successes When Data is Scant?January 11, 2024
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Want to Boost Clarity and Confidence? Travel. An Interview with Azra BandaliDecember 15, 2023
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Why Cold Calls Nor Outreach Bother Me (Some Reporter Tips)November 30, 2023
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“Diwali Connects Us with Our Culture and Celebrates Life” Madhu Chawla on the Gifts of DiwaliNovember 16, 2023
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The Gifts and Opportunities of Fertility Treatments. One Woman’s StoryNovember 02, 2023
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The Sage Sayers: How (and When) to Explain Blips in Our Work Story?October 19, 2023
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The Sage Sayers: Building Confidence With Your Voice. An Interview with Isaac Te ReinaOctober 06, 2023
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I Inherited (and Must Present From) Dire Slides. Now What? September 21, 2023
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The Sage Sayers: How Faith, Courage, and Art Boosts Our Public Speaking. An Interview with Kamari GreenSeptember 07, 2023
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The Sage Sayers: Why I Always Make Time for Art (and the Gifts It Brings To My Work)August 31, 2023
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The Sage Sayers: Communication and Leadership Gifts from Indian Leaders. An Interview with Sathya SethuramanAugust 10, 2023
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