Great communication is a skill. Shortcuts to Communication Success is a podcast by international keynote speaker Shola Kaye packed with practical tips on speaking up, giving feedback, leading with empathy, and connecting more authentically.
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
Have you ever sensed you've lost the room, but kept going anyway?
Most of us treat presenting as a one-way thing. Get the words right, hold your nerve, get to the end. But when we're in that mode, we miss what's happening right in front of us.
In this episode, Shola shares why asking questions during your presentation isn't a weakness, it's one of the most powerful things you can do. And why being flexible in the moment says a lot more about your confidence than a perfectly rehearsed delivery ever will.
Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
If you've ever asked for input in a meeting, only to be met with silence and then discovered afterwards that everyone had plenty to say, you're not alone.
In this episode, Shola explores why listening is one of the most courageous skills in leadership, and why the usual advice about it so often falls short.
Learn three practical ways to listen more bravely from Shola's Emotional Audacity framework, even when it feels uncomfortable or risky.
Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
In this episode, Shola explores why listening is one of the most courageous skills in leadership, and why the usual advice about it so often falls short.
Using the emotional audacity framework, learn three practical ways to listen more bravely, even when it feels uncomfortable or risky.
Whether you lead a team, contribute to one, or simply want to have more honest conversations at work, this episode will give you something concrete to take into your next interaction.
Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Have you ever explained your point brilliantly, had all the facts at your fingertips, and still felt the other person pulling further away? You're not alone.
In this episode, learn three practical and unexpected strategies to help you become more persuasive.
Whether you're trying to win over a colleague, influence a decision at work, or simply get your ideas heard, these strategies will help you connect more effectively and get a better result for everyone involved.
Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Welcome!
This podcast is returning with a new name and a broader focus. If you used to listen to Shortcuts to Public Speaking Success, you're in the right place. And if you're brand new here, this is a brilliant place to start.
In this episode, Shola shares the story behind the podcast's evolution from public speaking into the wider world of communication and what that means for you as a listener.
Whether you're a quieter, more thoughtful person who wants to make more of an impact, a leader who wants to communicate with greater confidence, or simply someone who knows they have something valuable to say, this podcast is for you.
Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Billie Shepard has been an actor and an acting coach for forty years. Twenty years ago she recognized business speakers have the same performance anxieties that actors deal with and so she founded the Billie Shepard and Associates Acting Academy.
She uses acting techniques to transform all types of business speakers into powerful presenters. Now Billie is what with some amazing and super well-known clients like Facebook... READ MORE
Find out more about Billie's work at billieshepard.com
Go to www.sholakaye.com for useful freebies, tips and more.
Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Baljit Kaur is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant. Listen to learn about how to foster inclusiveness in the workplace, applying transactional analysis principles for effective communication, the importance of understanding individuality and personal experiences in organisations to build a good culture... READ MORE
Go to www.sholakaye.com for useful freebies, tips and more.
Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Olivia James is a Harley Street Therapist who works with people suffering from fear of speaking and who have experienced trauma.
Watch this interview to learn a simple technique Olivia has used to help her clients overcome speaking anxiety.
Find out more about Olivia's work https://harleystreetcoach.com
Go to www.sholakaye.com for useful freebies, tips and more.
Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
I am so excited today because I have a wonderful guest here with me on today’s show, who has helped me no end to bring the message of How to be a D.I.V.A. at Public Speaking to the masses.
A little while ago, I decided that I would find a wonderful voiceover or voice recording artists to help me to get the book... READ MORE
Go to www.sholakaye.com for useful freebies, tips and more.
Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Are you ready to be connected under any circumstances? If you are going to make a presentation, do you have what it takes to connect up your presentation with the AV at the venue under any circumstances?
I’m sorry if you are listening to this on my podcast you cannot see this bunch of cables I have in my hand. I urge you to jump onto my website www.sholakaye.com/blog and check out this episode there because you will be able to watch it all in video format... READ MORE
Go to www.sholakaye.com for useful freebies, tips and more.
Create a speech stress-free and fast with my free guide 5 frameworks to ace a short speech.