Natalie Ivey is an HR consultant, workplace investigator, and founder of RPCHR. With decades of experience navigating employee relations and compliance challenges, she brings clarity and confidence to HR professionals through practical training and real-world expertise.
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The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky
The HR Investigations Podcast
32 minutes 49 seconds
2 months ago
The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy Skalicky
Episode Title: The Power of Persuasion in HR: A Conversation with Cindy SkalickyHost: Natalie IveyGuest: Cindy Skalicky, Author of Red Light, Green Light
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, host Natalie Ivey sits down with messaging strategist and executive coach Cindy Skalicky to explore the power of persuasion in Human Resources. Whether you're presenting investigation findings to executives, coaching a challenging employee, or making a case for disciplinary action, how you deliver the message can make or break your influence.
Cindy shares insights from her bestselling book, Red Light, Green Light: How Top Leaders Present with Polish, Get Buy-in, and Become More Influential. Together, Natalie and Cindy unpack strategies HR professionals can use to build executive presence, craft compelling narratives, and communicate confidently—especially in high-stakes, high-pressure environments.
This episode is filled with real-world tips and practical tools that every HR professional should have in their communication toolkit.
Key Topics Covered:
Why persuasion is essential in HR roles
The HOW-TO Model for structuring persuasive communication
Using storytelling techniques without compromising objectivity
Building executive presence in high-stakes meetings
Real-life scenarios: Persuading leadership to act on difficult decisions
Cindy’s top advice for becoming a more influential communicator
Resources Mentioned:
Book: Red Light, Green Light by Cindy Skalicky
Link:https://www.amazon.com/Red-Light-Green-Buy-Influential-ebook/dp/B0FHGWNCPJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GB9RLOCY9LTS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i59XGqpF9NPzikhokdwGt0uFCd1t24XDscAW795j6Ac.XSN7YFwfAWyZXH_iUnGBZNG8AcYeet66MI4mil9ycfI&dib_tag=se&keywords=red+light+green+light+book+cindy+skalicky&qid=1754580145&sprefix=red+light+green+light+cindy%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
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Host: Natalie IveyWebsite: https://www.rpchr.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieivey/
Cindy's Website: https://onpoint-communications.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-skalicky
The HR Investigations Podcast
Natalie Ivey is an HR consultant, workplace investigator, and founder of RPCHR. With decades of experience navigating employee relations and compliance challenges, she brings clarity and confidence to HR professionals through practical training and real-world expertise.
