Say It Skillfully®

About Say It Skillfully®

Molly Tschang's Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you benefit from Molly's guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. She helps everyone from CEOs to interns to recognize that we are all both part of the problem as well as the solution, and that the path to solving any problem is to say what needs to be said. Molly is a rare breed: tough enough to advise CEOs and company boards, but empathetic enough to understand the human costs of not allowing talent to shine. She has helped dozens of management teams navigate the human after-effects of mergers and acquisitions, and her show brings her expert guidance to a wider audience.

Publisher

Molly Tschang

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Nov 2019

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

236 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   234 Say It Skillfully® – Dr. Michael Bartoszek, Listen So Others Feel Heard

   In episode 234—the launch of a brand-new series CHANGEMAKERS—Molly sits down with Dr. Michael Bartoszek, anesthesiologist and Deputy Commander for Surgical Services at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, for a candid conversation about what it takes to lead 500+ people through high-stakes, high-stress environments without losing trust along the way. Mike shares his path from Army scholarship student to trauma surgeon in Afghanistan to civilian hospital leader—and the moment his team earned him the nickname "Rudy," for getting knocked down and getting back up, over and over, as the new kid trying to make the football team. That resilience, he says, has carried him through every hard conversation since. He opens up about rebuilding his hospital's culture after COVID nearly emptied it of staff, the healthy conflict it took to find a schedule that finally worked for everyone, and the three things he relies on to build trust fast: curiosity, assuming the best, and warmth. He also credits mentors—and reading Say It Skillfully—for turning that same discipline toward the conversations that don't come as naturally as a medical one. Honest and hard-earned, this episode is a reminder that real leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about listening so people feel heard.

2. 

   26 Aug 2026

   233 Say It Skillfully® – Jamie Ramsden, A Journey from Music to Leadership

   Jamie Ramsden’s journey begins in Devon, England, surrounded by music, creativity, and a family of trailblazers. His parents were professional musicians connected to the British Invasion, but Jamie ultimately followed a different path—one that took him across Europe, into international business, and eventually to the CEO role at just 33 years old. In this episode of Say It Skillfully, Jamie joins Molly Tschang to share how he helped transform a struggling automotive supplier from the bottom five percent of the industry into an award-winning partner, why leaders must create environments where people feel empowered to challenge them, and how his experiences shaped his transition from chief executive to elite executive coach. Jamie also opens up about the mistakes that taught him the most, the importance of experimentation and self-awareness, and the unforgettable night when he spoke up—perhaps not skillfully, but courageously—to a powerful CEO. Throughout the conversation, he offers a people-first approach to leadership grounded in belonging, meaning, purpose, and his memorable reminder: “Feed your people or lose your throne.” Listen in for an honest and inspiring conversation about finding your voice, leading with humanity, and building a life and career on your own terms. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and introduction to Jamie Ramsden 02:37 Growing up in a family of professional musicians 05:54 Music, education, and lessons from Jamie’s parents 07:31 What sports taught Jamie about teamwork and discipline 08:43 Falling in love with France 09:51 An unconventional path into international business 12:18 Taking his first job in a foreign country 14:52 Moving to America and pursuing an interesting life 16:05 Transforming a struggling automotive business 19:39 Becoming a CEO at 33 20:52 From chief executive to executive coach 23:40 Learning through mistakes and experimentation 26:21 When leaders overwhelm their teams 28:24 Creating a culture where people can speak honestly 30:34 “Feed your people or lose your throne” 34:53 The pressures and competing demands of leadership 37:19 Developing self-awareness and a strong sense of self 39:21 A time Jamie did not say it skillfully 42:41 Family, hobbies, and life outside of work 45:13 The one thing Jamie wishes he could change 46:43 Rapid-fire questions: astronaut, pirate, and “Rambo” 48:15 Jamie’s top takeaway 49:10 Reflecting on sharing his journey 50:03 Closing thoughts from Molly

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   232 Say It Skillfully® – Thando Lamula, Fealess Outward to Fearless Within

   In episode 233 (Our Voices #44) of the Say It Skillfully® podcast, Molly sits down with Thando Lamula—Chartered Tax Advisor, board chair, and Mrs. Africa—for a raw conversation about what it really takes to find and use your voice, even after outward success. Thando shares her extraordinary path: growing up on a sunflower farm in South Africa, navigating two faiths at once, and earning the nickname “General” in university for her fearlessness. She built a career in tax law—finishing her master’s degree with her newborn daughter waiting in the car outside night class so she could slip out to breastfeed—and has since chaired boards, won awards, and been crowned Mrs. Africa. But Thando opens up about the six years she spent staying silent, even as everyone around her called her fearless. She shares what changed after reading Say It Skillfully and attending INSEAD, and the courage—and consequences—that came with finally speaking up for herself. Honest and hard-won, this episode is a reminder that being fearless for everyone else is not the same as being fearless for yourself—and that the second kind is the one that changes your life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Molly and Thando Lamula 01:48 Thando's early life and childhood on a farm 05:04 Her journey through education and career in tax law 10:09 The importance of resilience and self-belief 15:07 Balancing family life with a professional career 20:01 The power of speaking up and authenticity 29:47 Lessons from setbacks and redirections 39:49 The significance of community and sisterhood 49:55 Reflections on future aspirations and growth 01:00:07 Final thoughts and encouragement

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

11,743

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.1 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

88

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

50

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