Today, I’m joined by Sairan Aqrawi—a business strategist, certified coach, and engineer with extensive experience leading complex infrastructure projects. Sairan brings a unique perspective on the role of communication in both technical fields and personal transformation.

In this episode, Sairan shares how she transitioned from a successful engineering career into coaching and business strategy, and why active listening—not talking—is the true marker of great communicators. We explore the hidden strengths of introverts, the impact of empathy on team leadership, and how to build real human connection in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Sairan also breaks down the importance of clarity, the balance between IQ and EQ, and how leaders can better understand what actually motivates their team members.

Let’s dive in.

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► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Sairan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3/
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► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com

Today, I’m joined by Brad Beeler, a former Secret Service agent, behavioral interviewer, and author with more than two decades of experience navigating some of the most intense and complex human interactions imaginable.

In this episode, Brad shares powerful lessons from his time in the field—how calm, curiosity, and non-judgment can make or break communication. He unpacks why the best communicators aren't always the loudest, how to use body language to build trust, and why your tone, timing, and setting matter more than you think.

We also discuss his FEEL framework for connection, the art of listening without interrupting, and the importance of creating psychological safety—at work, at home, and in life.

Let’s dive in.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865/
► Learn more about Brad’s work and book: https://bradleybeeler.com/
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► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com

Today, I’m joined by Jared Greer, a business coach, leadership expert, and operational leader with a unique path from sales to private equity.

In this episode, Jared shares how communication became the throughline in his career—from waiting tables and knocking on doors to coaching executives and guiding companies through change.

We delve into why empathy is underrated in business, how simplifying your message increases impact, and the four-step framework he uses to persuade with clarity and confidence.

Let’s dive in.

Additional Resources:

► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond
► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/
► Connect with Jared: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredjgreer/
► Subscribe to Communicast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/
► Learn more about Communispond: https://www.communispond.com