Communicate with Impact for Virtual Teams™- Conference Call Edition Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:42:47 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:42:47 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://tao-leadership.com/ en http://tao-leadership.com/ If you are an on-the-go exec who leads virtual teams and dreads conference calls, Communicate with Impact for Virtual Teams™ is tailor-made just for you. In each 5-minute episode, you will learn ONE BIG tip, tool or technique that will help you communicate with impact on conference calls, in ways that engage, inspire and motivate your virtual team—or any virtual audience. Join host, Rasheryl McCreary, a Georgetown University certified Leadership Coach, who has coached more than 1000 leaders in organizations like AMEX, P&G, PayPal and the CIA, helping them build their personal brands by upping their leadership presence. Get more CWI for Virtual Teams at: www.cwiforvirtualteamswebinar.com https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/3/b/f/a3bfd6756ac4345a/CWI_for_VT-1400x1400_podcast_cover_opt3_f-FINAL.jpg Communicate with Impact for Virtual Teams™- Conference Call Edition Rasheryl McCreary: Personal Branding Expert, Executive Coach and Leadership no Rasheryl McCreary podcast@tao-leadership.com episodic no If you are an on-the-go exec who leads virtual teams and dreads conference calls, Communicate with Impact for Virtual Teams™ is tailor-made just for you. In each 5-minute episode, you will learn ONE BIG tip, tool or technique that will help you communicat CWI 21: The #1 Way to Develop Vocal Variety CWI 21: The #1 Way to Develop Vocal Variety Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0000 BE ALL IN. When you're fully committed to your message, all-in, it's reflected in your voice. Think about it, any time you're fully emotionally engaged in delivering a message, whether in business or personal life, your voice automatically changes pitch, tone, tempo, volume, i.e. vocal variety. Authentic vocal variety is what it takes to hook and maintain your audience's attention and ultimately drive results.

Join me to learn more about the #1 way to develop vocal variety.

]]> BE ALL IN. When you're fully committed to your message, all-in, it's reflected in your voice. Think about it, any time you're fully emotionally engaged in delivering a message, whether in business or personal life, your voice automatically changes pitch, tone, tempo, volume, i.e. vocal variety. Authentic vocal variety is what it takes to hook and maintain your audience's attention and ultimately drive results.

Join me to learn more about the #1 way to develop vocal variety.

]]> 07:56 false full BE ALL IN. When you're fully committed to your message, all-in, it's reflected in your voice. Think about it, any time you're fully emotionally engaged in delivering a message, whether in business or personal life, your voice automatically changes pitch, tone, tempo, volume, i.e. vocal variety. Authentic vocal variety is what it takes to hook and maintain your audience's attention and ultimately drive results. Join me to learn more about the #1 way to develop vocal variety.BE ALL IN. When you're fully committed to your message, all-in, it's reflected in your voice. Think about it, any time you're fully emotionally engaged in delivering a message, whether in business or personal life, your voice automatically changes pitch, tone, tempo, volume, i.e. vocal variety. Authentic vocal variety is what it takes to hook and maintain your audience's attention and ultimately drive results. Join me to learn more about the #1 way to develop vocal variety. CWI 20: Know Your AUDIENCE, Influence Your AUDIENCE CWI 20: Know Your AUDIENCE, Influence Your AUDIENCE Tue, 30 Sep 2014 08:00:00 +0000 WHO IS IN THE AUDIENCE? It often happens that we are consumed with our message—Is it supported by enough credible data? Is it thorough? Is it organized clearly? These are all important questions to ask yourself, but these questions are not AS important as asking yourself, WHO is in the audience? You might have a phenomenal message but it could fall flat if you don't know who the influencers are in your audience.

Join me and learn why knowing your audience is critical to driving results with EVERY call!

]]> WHO IS IN THE AUDIENCE? It often happens that we are consumed with our message—Is it supported by enough credible data? Is it thorough? Is it organized clearly? These are all important questions to ask yourself, but these questions are not AS important as asking yourself, WHO is in the audience? You might have a phenomenal message but it could fall flat if you don't know who the influencers are in your audience.

Join me and learn why knowing your audience is critical to driving results with EVERY call!

]]> 07:54 false full WHO IS IN THE AUDIENCE? It often happens that we are consumed with our message—Is it supported by enough credible data? Is it thorough? Is it organized clearly? These are all important questions to ask yourself, but these questions are not AS important as asking yourself, WHO is in the audience? You might have a phenomenal message but it could fall flat if you don't know who the influencers are in your audience. Join me and learn why knowing your audience is critical to driving results with EVERY call!WHO IS IN THE AUDIENCE? It often happens that we are consumed with our message—Is it supported by enough credible data? Is it thorough? Is it organized clearly? These are all important questions to ask yourself, but these questions are not AS important as asking yourself, WHO is in the audience? You might have a phenomenal message but it could fall flat if you don't know who the influencers are in your audience. Join me and learn why knowing your audience is critical to driving results with EVERY call! CWI 19: 1 Way to Stop Your Audience from Multi-tasking CWI 19: 1 Way to Stop Your Audience from Multi-tasking Tue, 23 Sep 2014 08:00:00 +0000 YOUR AUDIENCE IS MULTITASKING. One team member is calling in from the airport and is preparing to board their flight, another forgot to hit mute and is ordering their nonfat, vanilla latte, you ask another's opinion on a key matter and they don't hear that you've called on them, and, once you have their attention, you repeat the question to get them up to speed—sound familiar?! Before you pull your hair out...

Join me as I discuss the #1 way to keep STOP your audience from multitasking!

]]> YOUR AUDIENCE IS MULTITASKING. One team member is calling in from the airport and is preparing to board their flight, another forgot to hit mute and is ordering their nonfat, vanilla latte, you ask another's opinion on a key matter and they don't hear that you've called on them, and, once you have their attention, you repeat the question to get them up to speed—sound familiar?! Before you pull your hair out...

Join me as I discuss the #1 way to keep STOP your audience from multitasking!

]]> 06:59 false full YOUR AUDIENCE IS MULTITASKING. One team member is calling in from the airport and is preparing to board their flight, another forgot to hit mute and is ordering their nonfat, vanilla latte, you ask another's opinion on a key matter and they don't hear that you've called on them, and, once you have their attention, you repeat the question to get them up to speed—sound familiar?! Before you pull your hair out... Join me as I discuss the #1 way to keep STOP your audience from multitasking!YOUR AUDIENCE IS MULTITASKING. One team member is calling in from the airport and is preparing to board their flight, another forgot to hit mute and is ordering their nonfat, vanilla latte, you ask another's opinion on a key matter and they don't hear that you've called on them, and, once you have their attention, you repeat the question to get them up to speed—sound familiar?! Before you pull your hair out... Join me as I discuss the #1 way to keep STOP your audience from multitasking! CWI 18: 3 Ways to Lead a High-Energy Conference Call CWI 18: 3 Ways to Lead a High-Energy Conference Call Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:00:00 +0000 THE ENERGY IS SLOWLY F A D I N G. We have all been on conference calls where the leader, and subsequently, the audience, has low energy. He/she is speaking softly, perhaps in a monotone, or straying off message, and it is a struggle to pay any attention at all. Pretty soon you find yourself creating your grocery list, preparing for a different meeting, day dreaming, et cetera...

Join me as I discuss 3 simple ways to lead high energy conference calls - so simple that you will be able to implement these techniques for your very next call!

]]> THE ENERGY IS SLOWLY F A D I N G. We have all been on conference calls where the leader, and subsequently, the audience, has low energy. He/she is speaking softly, perhaps in a monotone, or straying off message, and it is a struggle to pay any attention at all. Pretty soon you find yourself creating your grocery list, preparing for a different meeting, day dreaming, et cetera...

Join me as I discuss 3 simple ways to lead high energy conference calls - so simple that you will be able to implement these techniques for your very next call!

]]> 05:41 false full THE ENERGY IS SLOWLY F A D I N G. We have all been on conference calls where the leader, and subsequently, the audience, has low energy. He/she is speaking softly, perhaps in a monotone, or straying off message, and it is a struggle to pay any attention at all. Pretty soon you find yourself creating your grocery list, preparing for a different meeting, day dreaming, et cetera... Join me as I discuss 3 simple ways to lead high energy conference calls - so simple that you will be able to implement these techniques for your very next call!THE ENERGY IS SLOWLY F A D I N G. We have all been on conference calls where the leader, and subsequently, the audience, has low energy. He/she is speaking softly, perhaps in a monotone, or straying off message, and it is a struggle to pay any attention at all. Pretty soon you find yourself creating your grocery list, preparing for a different meeting, day dreaming, et cetera... Join me as I discuss 3 simple ways to lead high energy conference calls - so simple that you will be able to implement these techniques for your very next call! CWI 17: How to Create a Virtual Water-Cooler™ with Clare McNamara CWI 17: How to Create a Virtual Water-Cooler™ with Clare McNamara Tue, 09 Sep 2014 08:00:00 +0000 A preeminent concern that leaders of Global Teams express, is the difficulty of building relationships given the fluidity of global, virtual environments. In this episode, Rasheryl McCreary interviews Clare McNamara, a leading Executive Coach in the UK, and author of the Blogpost, "How to create a Virtual Water-Cooler™ and why it’s important for leading a global team."

Join me as I interview Clare McNamara and explore her insightful concept—the "Virtual Water-Cooler™!"

]]> A preeminent concern that leaders of Global Teams express, is the difficulty of building relationships given the fluidity of global, virtual environments. In this episode, Rasheryl McCreary interviews Clare McNamara, a leading Executive Coach in the UK, and author of the Blogpost, "How to create a Virtual Water-Cooler™ and why it’s important for leading a global team."

Join me as I interview Clare McNamara and explore her insightful concept—the "Virtual Water-Cooler™!"

]]> 28:03 false full A preeminent concern that leaders of Global Teams express, is the difficulty of building relationships given the fluidity of global, virtual environments. In this episode, Rasheryl McCreary interviews Clare McNamara, a leading Executive Coach in the UK, and author of the Blogpost, "How to create a Virtual Water-Cooler™ and why it’s important for leading a global team." Join me as I interview Clare McNamara and explore her insightful concept—the "Virtual Water-Cooler™!"A preeminent concern that leaders of Global Teams express, is the difficulty of building relationships given the fluidity of global, virtual environments. In this episode, Rasheryl McCreary interviews Clare McNamara, a leading Executive Coach in the UK, and author of the Blogpost, "How to create a Virtual Water-Cooler™ and why it’s important for leading a global team." Join me as I interview Clare McNamara and explore her insightful concept—the "Virtual Water-Cooler™!" CWI 16: The 3Cs of Messaging CWI 16: The 3Cs of Messaging Thu, 29 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Learn how to get your message across in a virtual environment by being clear, concise, and compelling.

]]> Learn how to get your message across in a virtual environment by being clear, concise, and compelling.

]]> 08:29 false full Learn how to get your message across in a virtual environment by being clear, concise, and compelling.Learn how to get your message across in a virtual environment by being clear, concise, and compelling. CWI 15: The Killer App for a Short Conference Call CWI 15: The Killer App for a Short Conference Call Tue, 27 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Learn 3 actions you can take to slash your conference call time in half right away.

]]> Learn 3 actions you can take to slash your conference call time in half right away.

]]> 06:41 false full Learn 3 actions you can take to slash your conference call time in half right away.Learn 3 actions you can take to slash your conference call time in half right away. CWI 14: How to Avoid Conference Call Bloat CWI 14: How to Avoid Conference Call Bloat Thu, 22 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Discover how to eliminate unnecessary baggage (topics and people) from your conference call.

]]> Discover how to eliminate unnecessary baggage (topics and people) from your conference call.

]]> 06:22 false full Discover how to eliminate unnecessary baggage (topics and people) from your conference call.Discover how to eliminate unnecessary baggage (topics and people) from your conference call. CWI 13: The Tower of Babel - How to Banish the Babblers CWI 13: The Tower of Babel - How to Banish the Babblers Tue, 20 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Learn 2+ techniques to tame the CC chaos of everyone talking over each other, trying to be heard.

]]> Learn 2+ techniques to tame the CC chaos of everyone talking over each other, trying to be heard.

]]> 06:31 false full Learn 2+ techniques to tame the CC chaos of everyone talking over each other, trying to be heard.Learn 2+ techniques to tame the CC chaos of everyone talking over each other, trying to be heard. CWI 12: You Have Only 8 Seconds, Or Less CWI 12: You Have Only 8 Seconds, Or Less Thu, 15 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shows you time tested ways to grab and keep your audience's attention on a conference call.

]]> Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shows you time tested ways to grab and keep your audience's attention on a conference call.

]]> 08:38 false full Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shows you time tested ways to grab and keep your audience's attention on a conference call.Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shows you time tested ways to grab and keep your audience's attention on a conference call. CWI 11: The Engagement Party CWI 11: The Engagement Party Tue, 13 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she makes sure you don’t miss out on the engagement party.  Your audience wants to be engaged on the conference call. The question is, will they engage with you or someone/something else?

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she makes sure you don’t miss out on the engagement party. Your audience wants to be engaged on the conference call. The question is, will they engage with you or someone/something else?

]]> 08:06 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she makes sure you don’t miss out on the engagement party.  Your audience wants to be engaged on the conference call. The question is, will they engage with you or someone/something else?Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she makes sure you don’t miss out on the engagement party.  Your audience wants to be engaged on the conference call. The question is, will they engage with you or someone/something else? CWI 10: How to Build your Brand When You Are Not Leading the Conference Call CWI 10: How to Build your Brand When You Are Not Leading the Conference Call Thu, 08 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join top personal brand and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides the essential practices (The Bes) for shining on a conference call, especially if you are not leading the call.

]]> Join top personal brand and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides the essential practices (The Bes) for shining on a conference call, especially if you are not leading the call.

]]> 08:27 false full Join top personal brand and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides the essential practices (The Bes) for shining on a conference call, especially if you are not leading the call.Join top personal brand and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides the essential practices (The Bes) for shining on a conference call, especially if you are not leading the call. CWI 09: Leverage Your Technology CWI 09: Leverage Your Technology Tue, 06 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares with you basic best practices for mastering the basics and fully leveraging your technology in order to lead more effective conference calls.

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares with you basic best practices for mastering the basics and fully leveraging your technology in order to lead more effective conference calls.

]]> 07:48 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares with you basic best practices for mastering the basics and fully leveraging your technology in order to lead more effective conference calls.Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares with you basic best practices for mastering the basics and fully leveraging your technology in order to lead more effective conference calls. CWI 08: How to Wrangle the Rambler CWI 08: How to Wrangle the Rambler Thu, 01 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides you with tips to handle individuals who try to dominate your conference call.

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides you with tips to handle individuals who try to dominate your conference call.

]]> 06:09 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides you with tips to handle individuals who try to dominate your conference call.Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides you with tips to handle individuals who try to dominate your conference call. CWI 07: Technology—Expect the Unexpected CWI 07: Technology—Expect the Unexpected Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she prepares you to survive (and thrive) when technology mishaps happen.

]]> Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she prepares you to survive (and thrive) when technology mishaps happen.

]]> 06:31 false full Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she prepares you to survive (and thrive) when technology mishaps happen.Join top virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she prepares you to survive (and thrive) when technology mishaps happen. CWI 06: The K.I.S.S. Method for Conference Calls CWI 06: The K.I.S.S. Method for Conference Calls Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls.

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls.

]]> 09:08 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls.Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls. CWI 05: Clarity Trumps Complexity CWI 05: Clarity Trumps Complexity Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls.

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls.

]]> 06:49 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls.Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she provides insight on how to Keep It Short and Sweet on conference calls. CWI 04: The Top 3 Challenges of a Conference Call & How To Overcome Them, Part 3 of 3 CWI 04: The Top 3 Challenges of a Conference Call & How To Overcome Them, Part 3 of 3 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join personal branding and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she reveals the best ways to deal with a distracted audience.

]]> Join personal branding and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she reveals the best ways to deal with a distracted audience.

]]> 07:19 false full Join personal branding and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she reveals the best ways to deal with a distracted audience.Join personal branding and virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she reveals the best ways to deal with a distracted audience. CWI 03: The Top 3 Challenges of a Conference Call & How To Overcome Them, Part 2 of 3 CWI 03: The Top 3 Challenges of a Conference Call & How To Overcome Them, Part 2 of 3 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she dives into the challenge of deadly boring conference calls and how to overcome them.   

 

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she dives into the challenge of deadly boring conference calls and how to overcome them.

]]> 06:48 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she dives into the challenge of deadly boring conference calls and how to overcome them.     Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she dives into the challenge of deadly boring conference calls and how to overcome them.      CWI 02: The Top 3 Challenges of a Conference Call & How To Overcome Them, Part 1 of 3 CWI 02: The Top 3 Challenges of a Conference Call & How To Overcome Them, Part 1 of 3 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she discusses how to develop a conference call game plan that can help you shorten your next call.

]]> Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she discusses how to develop a conference call game plan that can help you shorten your next call.

]]> 05:01 false full Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she discusses how to develop a conference call game plan that can help you shorten your next call.Join virtual communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she discusses how to develop a conference call game plan that can help you shorten your next call. CWI 01: The #1 Way to Build Your Brand On A Conference Call CWI 01: The #1 Way to Build Your Brand On A Conference Call Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000 Join personal branding and communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares the best way to make sure ineffective conference calls don’t sink your brand.

]]> Join personal branding and communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares the best way to make sure ineffective conference calls don’t sink your brand.

]]> 07:24 false full Join personal branding and communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares the best way to make sure ineffective conference calls don’t sink your brand.Join personal branding and communications expert, Rasheryl McCreary, as she shares the best way to make sure ineffective conference calls don’t sink your brand.