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Joanne L. Smikle, PhD is a respected authority on leadership and organization development. She provides learning that helps you soar! Each episode prepares you to lead in our ever-evolving world. Subscribe today...content is updated all of the time! Get more relevant tools from The SmikleSpeaks YouTube Channel and the library at smiklespeaks.com. Contact Joanne for assistance with your individual ... more

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Why is it so many people think they don't have enough time? Why is it so many people want to learn time management skills? Julie Mobley introduces and explains the time management fallacy. Listen and learn...

Followership has as much impact on organizational effectiveness as leadership. Followers execute strategy, create ideas and options based on their lived experiences, and have the power to impact sustainable change. But it doesn't happen by accident. ... more

I keep having these conversations with people who are trying to figure out how best to have influence. They want to develop the capacity to be referent leaders. It's a topic I've addressed before. However, it keeps coming up in my leadership educatio... more

How do you bring all of who you are to work? This means your faith, your spirituality...all of who you are. How do you accept your calling to share that faith in environments that may or may not be welcoming? Dr. Dericka Canada Cunningham, founder of... more

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Recent Guests

Dericka Canada Cunningham
Founder of Grounded Black Women; Licensed Psychologist
Grounded Black Women / Wellesley College
Episode: Spirit at Work, Featuring Dericka Canada Cunningham, PhD, Pt.1
Julie Mobley
Healthcare operations and practice administrator turned speaker and leadership coach
Gemstone Consulting
Episode: Communication Competencies, Featuring Julie Mobley
Michelle Heritage
Executive Director, American Brain Foundation
American Brain Foundation
Episode: Brain Matters, Featuring Michelle Heritage, Pt. 1
Katie Smith Sloan
CEO of LeadingAge, nonprofit aging services organization
LeadingAge
Episode: Nuances of Aging Services, Featuring Katie Smith Sloan
Steven H. Cady
PhD, consultant, applied researcher, convener
Nexus for Change; Ohio University (Leadership Development); author of The Change Handbook
Episode: Professional Joy, Featuring Steven H. Cady, PhD, Pt. 2
Steven Harold Cady
Professor of Management and Founding Director of the Doctorate in Organization Development and Change at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Episode: Professional Joy, Featuring Steven H. Cady, PhD, Pt. 1
Portia Rawles
Clinical psychologist, author, former firefighter, artist
Independent
Episode: Next Chapters, Featuring Dr. Portia Rawles, Pt. 3
Jennifer Douglas
California-based clinical psychologist, educator, author, trainer, speaker
Independent / Private Practice
Episode: The Fear of Missing Out, Featuring Dr. Jennifer Douglas
Will Mantyh
Clinical neurologist, University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Brain Matters, Featuring Dr. Will Mantyh, Pt. 2

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Joanne Smikle
Host of SmikleSpeaks and leadership educator

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Exceptional content!

    The depth and quality of her content are exceptional. I appreciate the excellence she delivers. It's not trite. It's about always relevant topics. Best podcast I've found!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WesleyWhitneyAlways
    United States3 months ago
  • Superb content!

    I like her style! She’s interesting and so are her guests. I’d really like to be in one of her coaching sessions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CousinNickyLove
    United Statesa year ago
  • Phenomenal educator!!!

    She is a gifted leadership educator. This is her true calling. She makes concepts clear and relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GwenDavidsLady43
    United Statesa year ago
  • What have I been missing???

    I am so glad my friend told me about these podcasts! I have such a good time listening. And now I’m sharing this with other people. Good place to learn about business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MyUnionMemberEL
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting content

    This isn’t an ordinary leadership podcast. The topics are interesting. She has a diverse variety of guests. And she’s sharp and witty. I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChefErinGeorgiaMaeBflo
    United Statesa year ago

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Insightful and practical leadership guidance with varied guests
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Next Chapters, Featuring Dr. Portia Rawles, Pt. 3
Q: What role do fear and regret play in keeping people from moving forward?
Fear and regret are addressed by first identifying specific fears and regrets, then evaluating whether those fears are realistic by gathering evidence, and finally planning concrete steps to mitigate risks if they decide to continue on their path.
Brain Matters, Featuring Michelle Heritage, Pt. 1
Q: You fund this research—how do you check in to ensure that the investment is producing results? Are there examples of impact or near-cures?
Researchers and projects operate under contract with reporting requirements; site visits are conducted to learn about work in the lab. Progress is viewed as building blocks toward bigger discoveries, with incremental advances contributing to future breakthroughs, including notable early-career researchers who have advanced to prominent positions and contributed to potential cures, such as work related to ALS.
Brain Matters, Featuring Michelle Heritage, Pt. 1
Q: How do you vet these scientists? How do you pick a project and determine if it's worth funding?
A scientific committee of eminent neuroscientists reviews applications, bringing in experts in relevant categories. They vet projects for scientific soundness and potential for breakthroughs, and site visits are conducted to assess progress and implementation.
Brain Matters, Featuring Michelle Heritage, Pt. 1
Q: So tell me, tell us about the mission of the American Brain Foundation. Explain this Cure One, Cure Many mantra. And I'm really also interested in what kinds of research is ABF currently funding?
The Foundation funds research across all brain diseases with a philosophy that diseases are interconnected. They prioritize early career researchers through Next Generation Research Grants and fund larger initiatives in areas like neuroinflammation and brain health, selecting projects with broad applicability and the potential to move the field forward toward prevention, treatment, and cures.
Communication Competencies, Featuring Julie Mobley
Q: You got a really interesting backstory. Will you talk about how you morphed from a career in healthcare ops to speaking and coaching on communication and other leadership stuff, important leadership stuff?
My career evolved organically as I found myself being the spokesperson for the companies I worked for and embracing a systems-thinking mindset. Over time, opportunities to mentor and coach others emerged, particularly after a high-profile executive coach encouraged me to teach these skills, which led me to launch a coaching and speaking practice focused on communication and leadership.

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What is SmikleSpeaks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused show that coaches executives and professionals on practical paths to better management, communication, and organizational health. Episodes span mindful leadership, empathetic culture, conflict prevention, and strategic career development, often featuring guests with deep expertise in aging services, mental health leadership, brain health advocacy, or organizational change. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on actionable takeaways, real-world frameworks, and a consistent focus on meaning, joy, and ethical leadership across industries. The format blends solo leadership primers with expert interviews, plus deep dives into how to design resilient teams and purposeful careers. This combination makes it valuable for listeners... more

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