Episode 103-Stacy Idema on Communicating for Results-Building My Legacy with Lois Sonstegard

Welcome to Episode 103 of Building My Legacy.

In this podcast we talk with communication coach Stacy Idema about the key role communication plays in impacting culture and team dynamics. Stacy shares with us what she has learned from 26 years of working in the corporate world and now as a coach who helps leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners use their own strengths to connect with people and get the work done.

Our discussion takes on a new relevance as we look at how the COVID pandemic has affected what we’re doing now and how we’re using communication to respond to this crisis. Stacy believes that communication has always required empathy but now it’s more important than ever. She encourages leaders to empathize with their employees and, equally important, really listen to what their people have to say. Both of these are vital for your business to be able to move forward and accomplish your goals … and for you as you begin to think about how you want to be remembered, that is, your legacy.

So if you want to know:

– The importance of “creating space” to process what’s going on now with your business and your personal life

– Why it may not be best to ask employees if they need “help”

– When and how to be brutal and honest

– About the “SPEAK” method and how it can provide a framework for effective communication

– Tips for new leaders

– How thinking about the ideal experience may be the first step toward accomplishing your goals and building your legacy


About Stacy Idema

Stacy Idema is a communication coach who helps leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and business owners change the way they communicate so they can positively impact their business culture and team dynamics.

The daughter of a small business owner, Stacy saw firsthand the impact that running a business and leading teams can have on those at the top. After a 26-year corporate career — in which she worked for busin