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Cutting Through

Hosted by Davina Stanley · business · EN-US

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If you are an expert who needs to persuade others who do not share your technical background, this podcast is for you. One of my biggest frustrations is seeing people with great ideas not get the traction they should. I invite you to meet an incredible group of experts. They share how they have engaged others at the top, their peers, direct reports and outsiders in complex ideas. Scroll down to find actionable insights to help you cut through in your own world.

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What is Cutting Through about?

If you are an expert who needs to persuade others who do not share your technical background, this podcast is for you. One of my biggest frustrations is seeing people with great ideas not get the traction they should. I invite you to meet an incredible group of experts.

Who hosts Cutting Through?

Cutting Through is hosted by Davina Stanley. The show has published 15 episodes to date.

What has Cutting Through covered recently?

Recent episodes include "E14 - Paul Ichilcik - How to match your method with your message" (26 June 2025, 77 minutes), "E13 - Dan Auerbach - Overcoming resistance to coaching" (3 June 2025, 33 minutes), and "E12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damage" (22 May 2025, 46 minutes).

How often does Cutting Through publish?

Cutting Through publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 15 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Cutting Through?

Booking probability for Cutting Through is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cutting Through requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cutting Through's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Cutting Through?

The strongest fits for Cutting Through are Business & Management Consulting. Cutting Through has a business audience.

About the host

Davina Stanley hosts Cutting Through, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #14

    E14 - Paul Ichilcik - How to match your method with your message

    Jun 26, 20251h 17mS1

    <p>Why do brilliant strategies with perfect logic still die in boardrooms? In my eye-opening conversation with Paul Ichilcik, we cracked the code on combining structured thinking, design thinking, and storytelling to...

  • Episode #13

    E13 - Dan Auerbach - Overcoming resistance to coaching

    Jun 3, 202533 minS1

    <p> In my conversation with executive coach Dan Auerbach, we explored his innovative framework for coaching resistant leaders. Dan's fascinating background - 20 years as a clinical psychotherapist combined with decades...

  • Episode #12

    E12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damage

    May 22, 202546 minS1

    <p>Discover how policy expert Russell King masterfully implements unpopular decisions with minimal resistance by strategically "preparing the ground" before announcements—a skill that transformed transportation systems...

  • Episode #11

    E11 - Introducing my 2 new books: Elevate and Engage with Dan Musson

    Apr 25, 202439 minS1

    <p>Dan and I talk about how my new books, Elevate and Engage, help teams collaborate to better engage senior leaders and Boards.<br/><br/>Learn more: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/books</p>

  • Episode #10

    E10 - Alexa Chilcutt - How to make your presentation butterflies fly in formation

    Apr 5, 202439 minS1

    <p>Having conversations is a natural and often delightful part of work and life. </p><p>Yet making formal presentations can give even seasoned presenters butterflies. </p><p>What if you could merge the two? </p><p>Dr...

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  • Episode #9

    E9 - Lisa Carlin - Practical strategies and case studies to help you turbo charge your transformation

    Jul 27, 20231 hourS1

    <p>Seventy plus percent of transformations fail says McKinsey and Harvard Business School and yet Lisa Carlin has a 96 percent strike rate.<br/><br/>What’s her secret?<br/><br/>Lisa share her top 3 ingredients for...

  • Episode #8

    E8 - Adam Bennett - Communicating during great change

    May 17, 202353 minS1

    <p>Adam shares his experience in engaging a largely paper-based organisation as it digitised its operations.<br/><br/>Learn more at https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast</p>

  • Episode #7

    E7 - Cerise Uden - How to hit the ground running in a big new role

    Apr 26, 202359 minS1

    <p>Cerise explains how she prepares for a new role where she needs to engage senior decision makers from Day 1.<br/><br/>Learn more >> https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast</p>

  • Episode #6

    E6 - Carolyn Noumertzis - How to help a senior leader come back from a misstep

    Mar 29, 202335 minS1

    <p>Alongside plenty of other wisdom, Carolyn shares a case study where she needed to help a CFO back-track sending an important but potentially damaging email.<br/><br/>Learn more >>...

  • Episode #5

    E5 - Daniel Musson - A Case Study in Digital Transformation

    Mar 8, 20231h 2mS1

    <p>Dan explains the difference between transformation and change, sharing deep experience in helping top brands gain maximum value from their digital transformation efforts.<br/><br/>Learn more here>>...

  • Episode #4

    E4 - Kerry Butler - Helping leaders 'shift testing left' to derisk projects

    Feb 17, 202332 minS1

    <p>Kerry shares how he engages senior leaders in 'shifting their focus to the left' to prevent problems and smooth out project delivery. It turns out that software testing is a surprisingly creative and fun thing to...

  • Episode #3

    E3 - Damien Woods - Baking Learning & Growth into BAU

    Jan 13, 202344 minS1

    <p>Damien discusses his strategy for engaging 7 Eleven in a new Agile-aligned learning strategy.</p><p>He shares his experience in engaging the leadership as well as the organisation in this new approach to learning and...

  • Episode #2

    E2 - Richard Medcalf - Making time for strategy

    Nov 29, 202218 minS1

    <p>In this episode Richard and I talk about cutting through in new ways.</p><p>We look at ‘cutting through' with barriers in both our minds and our diaries so we have time for things that matter, including thinking...

  • Nov 11, 202243 minS1

    <p>Anthony Wilson shares 30+ years' experience in engaging others in risk management.</p><p>His biggest challenge is to encourage leaders and others involved in managing risk to move away from a 'once and done'...

  • Cutting Through

    E0 - Welcome to Cutting Through

    Nov 11, 20222 minS1

    <p>If you are an expert who needs to persuade others who do not share your technical background, this podcast is for you.</p><p>One of my biggest frustrations is seeing people with great ideas not get the traction they...

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