effective communication

Key to Influence People - Take on Board Podcast with Helga Svendsen

Key to Influence People - Take on Board Podcast with Helga Svendsen

I had the pleasure of joining Helga Svendsenโ€™s podcast to dive into one of my favorite topics: Influence with Impact.

In the boardroom (or anywhere, really), influence isnโ€™t just about making noiseโ€”itโ€™s about understanding whoโ€™s in the room, what matters to them, and why. As I like to say, influence is just good communication on steroids!

In our chat we covered the subtle yet powerful art of connecting with decision-makers and peers alikeโ€”because sometimes, influence has to happen without the power of a title. Itโ€™s all about those informal, meaningful connections that really move the needle.

Connect with Confidence Podcast - Building Stronger Communication Within Your Team

Connect with Confidence Podcast - Building Stronger Communication Within Your Team

Letโ€™s talk about team communication.

Itโ€™s not enough THAT we talk to each other, itโ€™s also HOW we talk to each other that counts. And to get better at that we need to reflect, review and refine the process of our discussions, not just the content of them.

Itโ€™s like trying to get better at piano by playing for 10,000 hours without review or adjustment. The 10,000 hours of playing bad piano wonโ€™t make you an expert, but 10,000 hours that is constantly reviewed, refine and adjusted, definitely will.

Cuppa TV - Silent Voices

Cuppa TV - Silent Voices

Hey everyone, I recently had a chat with Luke Cook on Cuppa TV that I think you'll find interestingโ€ฆ if communication is of interest to you!

We talked about ๐›๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž and ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐ค ๐ฎ๐ฉ. We explored the hidden costs of those unspoken barriers that often go unnoticed..and there are many.

"๐˜š๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด" is a conversation aimed at leaders who want to make a change. It's about breaking free from conformity and harnessing the power of genuine dialogue in the workplace.

If you're interested in making space for great ideas to flourish, check out our discussion in this video.

How to Communicate Effectively - Interview with Arash Arabi

How to Communicate Effectively - Interview with Arash Arabi

Effective communication is the cornerstone of career successโ€ฆ ESPECIALLY if you are a technical expert.

In the workplace, your ability to convey ideas, listen actively, and build relationships is paramount. Clear and compelling communication not only helps you articulate your vision but also fosters understanding, trust, and teamwork. It's the key to closing deals, inspiring colleagues, and advancing your professional journey.

How well do you speak?

How well do you speak?

The ability to persuade and inspire is essential in business, and you do that by the words and sentences you use. In this ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐„๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐œ๐š๐ฌ๐ญ, I share three tips on effective communication: think in headlines, employ short sentences, and use simple words. Have a listen here.

How people like to be convinced

How people like to be convinced

๐‘ฏ๐’๐’˜ ๐’…๐’ ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’‰๐’†๐’๐’‘ ๐’‘๐’†๐’๐’‘๐’๐’† ๐’‚๐’„๐’„๐’†๐’‘๐’• ๐’š๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’‚๐’” ๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’† ๐’†๐’‚๐’”๐’Š๐’๐’š? In my discussion with Helga Svendsen on her podcast '๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐š๐ซ๐', we chatted about all things influence and persuasion. One of the questions she asked was how we cater to different decision making styles.

How likeability affects credibility

How likeability affects credibility

Ever noticed now much easier it is to hear hard feedback from someone you like? Hmm, food for thought when it comes having difficult conversations. You don't always ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ to be liked, but it sure makes it easier to be heard. Read the full article on how likeability affects hard conversations.