Cassandra Sparks - Professional Speaking & Communication Coaching

17/09/2026

✨ Spark Your Communication with Cassandra Sparks 🔥

When someone we care about experiences a loss, we may want to help—and still find ourselves completely speechless. 🫢

The truth is: Your presence speaks louder than perfect words. 😌

Save these phrases for the moments when someone you care about is grieving. 💗

17/09/2026

Before an important conversation, ask yourself three questions. 💬

1️⃣ What do I want them to know?
2️⃣ What do I want them to feel?
3️⃣ What do I want them to do?

💡 Once you know the answers, you can intentionally adjust your words, tone, pace, emphasis, and energy to create the impact you actually want.

🎙️ Sparks Squared Speakeasy is your go-to podcast for smart, honest conversations about leadership, mindset, communication, and growth in the real world with Cassandra Sparks | Professional Speaker + Communication Coach and Ewan Riccio-Laing

🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe to Sparks Squared Speakeasy on your favorite podcast app.

14/09/2026

🎤 It is Music Motivation Monday (M3) in honor of the late great Dolly Parton 🎼

✨ You Better Get To Livin' ...enough said, right?! 💥

What song motivates you? Drop the title in the comments! 👇

http://www.DollyPartonEntertainment.com Video directed by Steven...

14/09/2026

Motivation does not always have to be BIG & LOUD. 📣

💡 The most authentic leaders adapt their energy to the moment.

Sometimes your team needs quiet encouragement. 🙌
Sometimes they need a little more firepower. 💥

🤔 The key is asking: What do my people need from me right now?

🎙️ Sparks Squared Speakeasy is your go-to podcast for smart, honest conversations about leadership, mindset, communication, and growth in the real world with Cassandra Sparks | Professional Speaker + Communication Coach and Ewan Riccio-Laing

🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe to Sparks Squared Speakeasy on your favorite podcast app.

11/09/2026

Your intention does not determine your impact. 🎯

As we dive into our listener’s question about a colleague who was not perceived as a leader for her team, we discuss communication intention vs. impact.

🙌 You may intend to make someone feel appreciated, supported, or motivated.
👍 It is your tone, body language, timing, and delivery that all influence how the message actually lands.

Strong communicators pay attention to both sides of the equation:
What did I mean—and how was I experienced?

🎙️ Sparks Squared Speakeasy is your go-to podcast for smart, honest conversations about leadership, mindset, communication, and growth in the real world with Sparks and Riccio-Laing.

🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe to Sparks Squared Speakeasy on your favorite podcast app.

27/08/2026

Choosing to press ⏸️ is bold. ✨
🙏 😌 It creates opportunities for self care and slowing down enough to celebrate gratitude — even if the season of life you are navigating feels 💩.

20/08/2026

✈️ Airport fashion: Are we dressing for the destination or dressing for survival? 😂

👍 Dress up
👎 Dress down
🤙 Somewhere in between (a new option suggested by y’all)

What’s your airport fit?
No judgement - purely curious. 👀

17/08/2026

🎤 It is Music Motivation Monday (M3)! 🎼

✨"Be Who You Are" by Michael Franti is a celebration of embracing your authentic self - with all of your wonderful quirks and all of the unique parts of you.

"Be who you are
Nothing more and nothing less
Be who you are
Don't try to second guess
You ain't gotta be the best
All you gotta do is
Be who you are
And you will find the very best, in you"

What song motivates you? Drop the title in the comments! 👇

Official music video for "Be Who You Are" from Michael Franti & Spe...

13/08/2026

The strongest leaders know when to ask for help. 🤝
 
💡 You don’t have to know everything. Seeking perspective is not a weakness. It is the confidence to find the best solution together. 🚀
 
🎙️ Sparks Squared Speakeasy is your go-to podcast for smart, honest conversations about leadership, mindset, communication, and growth in the real world with Cassandra Sparks - Motivational Speaking & Coaching and Ewan Riccio-Laing.
 
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