Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style

Ed Evarts is founder and president of Boston-based Excellius Leadership Development, He works with successful leaders to increase their self-awareness so they can manage themselves more productively.Listen to Laura and Ed chat about how more strategic communication practices can propel your career forward. Specific takeaways include the following:- How to cultivate a more positive relationship with your boss- The essential questions you need to ask yourself first- A tip to deliver more effective presentations- When you should put on the brakes- How people without self-awareness actually succeed at workEd's latest book is "Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Own Success"For additional secret weapons on using communication to build your team and your culture, visit www.mixonian.com.

Teresa is ALL about getting things done through effective communication. Her specialty is helping people connect more effectively with their audience As a leading Business Strategist and founder of Connect to the Core, Teresa shares with Laura her best tools to communicate your point of view, gain influence, and authentically connect with others. In this episode learn insider secrets like these: - The 2 MOST important elements in communication - The best way to deal with communication anxiety - How to handle ramblers (!!!) - The mindset you need to succeed - What it means to be articulate Enjoy this episode! Please leave a 5-star review. For additional communication mastery, visit www.mixonian.com.

Speaking and communication skills were already tough to develop - adding social isolation to the mix made it even more challenging! Everyone is feeling rusty these days... and social awkwardness is on the uptick.Laura's guest in this episode, LA-based Fred Joyal, went from being a “former shy guy” to empowered - appearing in stand-up and improv comedy. He founded one of the most successful dental marketing companies in the nation, and even once beat Sir Richard Branson in chess!Listen and start becoming superbold yourself with gems like these:- Why you never need to feel embarrassed- How to approach a person you feel is out of your league- How your being bold helps others- The first step to becoming a more courageous person- The many payoffs from raising your superboldness quotientFred's latest book is "Superbold: from under-confident to charismatic in 90 days." Download his free boldness exercises at www.fredjoyal.comFor more culture-building communication visit www.mixonian.com

Learn to decode what people convey through body language. Gestures can reveal the thoughts and feelings behind someone’s words — including deception, connection, nervousness, and confidence. Martin's body language analysis has been aired on the BBC, LBC Radio, and the Discovery Channel The value in understanding messages transmitted by body language comes from being able to use that knowledge to make better decisions in our personal and professional lives. Body language provides real-time feedback about whether our message is resonating so that we can adjust our own communication techniques. Body gestures also reveal whether someone is making a power play, whether a person can be trusted, and whether someone has confidence or not In this conversation Martin drops so many wisdom bombs including these: - How to quickly spot narcissism in a conversation - 3 gestures that indicate confidence - What it means that "motion drives emotion" in your speaking - Ways you can use body language to reduce Zoom fatigue. - A quick way to raise your energy when feeling down For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.

Listen and learn all about building a culture that supports high performance from Laura's conversation with Parqa President, Jared Hummel. Parqa, an agency focused on transforming staffing and recruiting spaces with the latest digital marketing technologies, is just one of the fast-growth companies helmed by Jared.Specifically, we cover tidbits including:- Jared's unusual interview process that filters for culture fit- What to do when the company outgrows a leader and it's no longer a good fit- Whether Jared or Laura is the better swimmer :)- What leaders of high-performing teams look for in their new hires- Jared explains how great playing a sport is for leaders while Laura rolls her eyes in support of non-athletic leadersFor more communication savvy that builds healthy culture visit www.mixonian.com

Zach Giglio is not only a highly-sensitive person, he is president of Giglio Communication and Marketing, an agency of record for companies both local to Charleston and around the world. In this Focus on Human Connection edition of the Speak Up podcast, Zach shares the importance of being authentic as key to long-term success AND what keeps people from simply being themselves. Zach drops a number of wisdom bombs including these: - What is more important to your brand than what you do - How human connection is how you win people over - An exercise for getting clarity on how you are perceived by others - An exercise to distill the essence of the value you bring to the table - The advantages and disadvantages of being a highly sensitive person For more information on how Laura Camacho can help your company with her fun and highly-interactive workshops, visit www.mixonian.com

In this episode, Laura speaks with the Cintas legendary leader, Bob Kohlhepp. He recently penned Building a Better Organization, which outlines his playbook for operational effectiveness. Not surprisingly, company culture is at the heart of organizational success.Bob shares so many stories and actionable insights including these;- How to accurately describe your culture and different ways to reinforce those cultural values- How culture operationalizes high performance- Motivate top performers using the power of positive discontent- How to encourage others to give frequent, direct feedback- The best career-building tip - how to show top leadership what you're truly capable ofTo schedule career-boosting communication coaching or bring a culture-building workshop to your office, visit http://mixonian.com

Executive Communications professional Joel is a most welcome returning guest to the Speak Up podcast. Astute listeners may recall that Joel shared useful tips about how to make a point in Episode 115: What’s Your Point? Building upon his point-making expertise, in this episode Joel takes you on the journey to speaking up as a leader who inspires and engages. Learn specific ways you can communicate like an effective leader from the tools Joel and I share, including the following: - How “pointmaking” takes your message so much further than merely sharing information - What to ask yourself before speaking to any audience at work - Effective ways verbal processors can contribute greater value in meetings - Why you should never give a book report as a status update - How you communicate your readiness to be a leader in your everyday conversations Get your copy of Joel’s latest book, The Language of Leadership: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team https://www.amazon.com/Language-Leadership-Engage-Inspire-Your/dp/1523092408 To schedule career-boosting communication coaching or bring a culture-building workshop to your office, visit http://mixonian.com.

In this episode, Laura chats with Women's Leadership Coach, Kelli Thompson. Kelli is on fire and totally obsessed with helping women advance their careers with clarity & confidence. Kelli knows we need diverse voices to create a more equal and prosperous future - for ourselves, families, workplaces, and communities. In this packed interview, Kelli and Laura share plenty of leader communication nuggets like: - how to make impact in the rooms where decisions are made - why so many people struggle with imposter syndrome and what to do about it - what holds a lot of women back from starting their own businesses - what it means to "work with the willing" For more communication insider tips, visit https://mixonian.com

Are you using your little brain or your big brain when caught in that unexpected high-stakes conversation?Learn how to manage your brain to keep cool under high pressure. Serial entrepreneur and owner of multiple restaurants, Kevin McCarney, knows exactly how to communicate well when the heat is on(literally.)In this fun episode, the author of "Big Brain, Little Brain: how to control which one speaks for you" Kevin McCarney, shares his favorite tools for keeping good communication flows and making sure common sense does NOT leave the building!Through their stories and lived experiences, Kevin and Laura reveal all kinds of practical communication tools you can use right now! This avalanche of success takeaways include the following:- How the "little brain" and the "big brain" compete for control of your communication and what you can do to keep on top of any situation- Real repercussions of the fact that good communication is free but poor communication can cost you everything- What exactly to do when you begin to feel "triggered" or activated by a negative situation- Things you can do on a regular basis to fortify your big brain- How to create positive experiences for yourself and othersFor more communication savvy and information on culture-building workshops, visit https://mixonian.com

Welcome to the Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast. This is the place where you get encouragement and tools to say what needs to be said. Be the leader who moves things forward.Listen in as Laura asks daring questions to voice and communication coach, Judith Weinman, founder of Accent on Speech. We discuss so many aspects of accent and voice that relate to how you are perceived as a leader.Listen to learn actionable insights to sound more confident like:- What to do when you have an accent and are meeting someone for the first time.- A powerful voice exercise to meet the needs of any communication situation- How accent and voice affect perceptions of you as a leader- Speak and present more confidently onlineFor more voice savvy reach out to Judy Weinman at https://www.accentjweinman.com/For culture-building workshops and coaching check out https://mixonian.com

Learn how to navigate tricky relationship issues with Debra Roberts, conversation expert and creator of the Relationship Protocol. A former social worker, Debra brings a unique, hands-on practical approach to improving relationships through better communication. While our conversation focused on work relationships, a lot of what we shared applies to personal relationships also. Listen to learn juicy take-aways like these: - Manage the crucial role of feelings in a relationship - How remote work is shifting best communication practices - What commitment to your team looks like - Your first priority when leading a new team - Debra's #1 listening hack For more communication wit and wisdom, visit www.mixonian.com

In this episode, Laura interviews headhunter Rob Barnett, who is also an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He worked in radio and video for much of his career. He recently authored, Next Job, Best Job: A Headhunter's 11 Strategies to Get Hired Now.Tune in to learn the latest juicy job seeking tips:- The most important thing to do if you still have a job- How to deal with the elephant in the room (like being overqualified)- The Zoom minimum requirements you need- Email vs. snail mail thank-you notes- The #1 communication skill to polishFor more communication wit and wisdom, visit www.mixonian.com

In this episode Laura chats with Brett Putter, CEO & Founder of CultureGene, and author of several books, including Own Your Culture. Brett's fascinating initial dive into culture started with his earlier role as an executive recruiter. It was from that perspective that Brett saw the power of a strong company culture and how culture fit impacts profitability.In this sparkling episode listen as Brett and I discuss tidbits like these:- How the best leaders bring culture to the surface- The trouble with defining culture in the first place- Why most onboarding practices are all wrong (and how to fix that)- The best questions to ask when trying to get the truth about a company's culture- The value and purpose of a "We're on the moon" conversation- Best practices for hybrid work environmentsFor more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com. To learn more about Brett Putter and the culture gene visit www.culturegene.ai. His book "Own Your Culture" is available on Amazon.

Did you know that mindfulness leads to better communication?In this episode, learn how mindfulness brings awareness which helps you communicate more effectively and be a happier person.Guest expert Edward Turnbull, former intellectual property attorney, mediator, negotiator, and sales leader shares how the practice of mindfulness can transform your life. He spells out the interrelationship between mindfulness and communication in his recent book, "Mindful Communication for Happiness" link for the book:https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Communication-Happiness-Edward-Turnbull/dp/1525587935/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OR03WMJ5C6DM&keywords=mindful+communication+for+happiness&qid=1614894351&s=books&sprefix=mindful+%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C205&sr=1-1Edward and Laura discuss the following insights:- How technology has been degrading our communication since before the pandemic- The effect of thinking and overthinking on your energy level- A surprising approach to dealing with imposter syndrome- The truth about when people judge you- Why Edward is not a fan of "fake it until you make it"For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

This is a must-listen for anyone working in and around technology. Chris Fenning, who worked for 20+ years in international technical teams shares very specific ways engineers and other technical professionals can communicate highly complex messages to a variety of stakeholders. Not only is Chris entertaining, he trained as an engineer so he deeply understands the demands of professionals working in highly-complex and rapidly changing technology. Chris Fenning is also author of the award-winning, "The First Minute: How to Start Conversations that Get Results". Listen and take note of the following pearls: - Using visualization to crease a sense of including across remote teams - How the nature of technology creates an inherent barrier for professionals to even have time to learn power skills of communication - Get the first 15 seconds right and everything else falls into place - Why telling people to "just get to the point" doesn't work - The 3 things the audience must have from you in order to understand what you're saying - The structure that makes your message easy to understand (and this works even for verbal processors!) - How to figure out what your key message is For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

The ability to convince a person to take a chance on you is one of the most important skills to achieve success in both business and life. Yet so many high performers overlook and/or misunderstand the art of persuasion.In this deep conversation with Suneel Gupta, we discuss how to present your ideas in a way that makes others WANT to be a part of your project. This discussion is based on Gupta's book. Backable: The Surprising Truth about What Makes People Take a Chance on You.Specifically we cover:- how conviction is so much more valuable than charisma- ways you can mitigate perceived risk that others feel about your idea- what it takes to get your solution ready for prime time- the difference between pitching something "new" versus "inevitable"- how you can leverage the "Ikea Effect" in your conversationsIf you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

Today's guest is Darren Reinke, founder and managing director of Group Sixty, based in San Diego. Darren is a master leadership developer and author of the insightful The Savage Leader. Darren is all about authentic leadership. In this episode, we hashed out some key distinctions. (Warning: We get a bit off topic on trying to figure out Kafka's "Metamorphosis").Here are a few of the juicy take-aways from this warm conversation:- the thing that derails too many projects!- what it means to be authentic when you're going after the next promotion- role of vulnerability in executive presence- 3 things that hold people back from career success- being positive versus being realistic versus limiting beliefsFor more about Darren visit www.groupsixty.com.For more communication intel dive into www.mixonian.com.

Learn from guest expert, Robert "Bo" Brabo, former Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency. Bo shares the most important aspects of values-driven leadership and how culture reflects the organization's values. Specifically we go into actionable insights including: - What is really involved in leading the White House communications teams for U.S. presidents - The value of creating work tools as a source of truth for processes and results - Learn how the world's largest employer leverages its values for results - See how to assess if an organization is really living its values, before you start working for them - How values can help your team function better Robert "Bo" Brabo's book is "From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom: leading organization to values-based results". Learn more executive communication strategies at www.mixonian.com

WOW! You have got to listen to Bonnie Caver, IABC chair, share the goods on what's trending in business communication and culture, as we approach the end of 2020.Specifically Bonnie shares these nuggets:- What defines reputation architecture and why you should know that- Why everyone is being asked to do more at work right now- How the imperative to engage people through stories is more urgent than ever- The missing piece in most corporate cultures when work goes remote- How Bonnie keeps her mood positive to do her best work- Who is actually thriving right now and whyIABC is the International Association of Business Communicators. Laura Camacho is the head honcho at Mixonian Institute, www.mixonian.com

Renowned leadership trainer Luis Gonzales with Fierce Inc has literally worked with companies all over the planet to earn his expertise in transformative conversations. In this fascinating episode, Luis shares what's really important while so many people are working remotely.Specifically Luis and I talk about:- How to address those lurking internal assumptions inside ourselves before causing communication chaos- Keys to getting effective input from your introverted or internal processing team members- Why the emotional aspect of leadership is more important these days- What to do about people not wanting to share their video on remote meetings- New challenges to effective leader communication and how to address themLearn more about Luis Gonzales at https://fierceinc.comGet additional communication truth bombs from Laura Camacho at https://mixonian.com

Activist, architect and former IDEO senior director, Fred Dust, author of "Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication" unveils his best communication secrets in this high-energy, inspiring interview.His approach to conversation is totally unexpected, and yet it totally works. In his words, "That's why you're here: to have a conversation." Learn from Fred things like these...- How meaningful conversations can come from a point of pain- Conversation is a creative act- Different ways of listening (better than Active Listening)- How to tell a really good, really short story- How to empower someone you need to critique- The power of naming things- What to do when you can't talk- How the space sets the script- Reset the rules for different resultsPre-order "Making Conversation" by Fred Dust now. It comes out December 1.For more conversation savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Laura and another unconventional working mom, Dr. Carrie Gress, discuss ways to bring up certain tabu topics. Carrie Gress is author of multiple books, the latest is "Theology of Home 2". She is also an international speaker, business owner and mother of five. These are some of the talking points Carrie and I hash out: - when people think they already know what you're going to say - what to do when logic fails (this happens a lot btw) - how some conversations can lead to happiness - an alternative to women competing with men at work - why a person would pursue a doctorate in philosophy - what to do if you're an introvert and feeling unheard Discover more about Carrie Gress at www.theologyofhome.com Your go-to resource for conversations leading to happy career success at www.mixonian.com

In this conversation guest Robin Hills (complete with charming Brit accent) shares how to use emotional intelligence for better results at work. Specifically Robin covers:- Variations of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cognitive Intelligence (IQ) (which explains a lot about toxic leaders)- How to assess EQ during a job interview - How EQ helps you listen more effectively- What you can do if your boss is low EQ- The EQ component that lowers stress- Music that inspires RobinRobin Hills offers the most extensive EQ online training at www.ei4change.com.For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

In this high-energy conversation, brand experience expert, Kimberly Sundt, spills the tea on all the things customer experience. She dives into the branding side of client experience as well as the personal brand aspect for corporate leaders. Specific take-aways include: : How client experience became a thing : Different ways to begin a customer experience analysis : How customer experience relates to branding : Example of budget brand delivering top customer experience in healthcare : Who is actually responsible for client experience at the company : How to know the way others experience us : Things to consider about your onboarding process : Zoom communication tips galore! For more communication help, please visit www.mixonian.com

Learn in Laura Camacho's interview with Bruce Tulgan exactly what it takes to be THE go-to person at work, without working yourself to misery. Bruce shares tips from his recent Harvard-published book, "The Art of Being Indispensable at Work: win influence - beat overcommitment and get the right things done".Work has changed so that people are getting requests from across the organization. It's a fresh challenge to deal with so many people asking for so many things across various channels. In this intense interview, Bruce and Laura discuss:: Defining what it takes to be the go-to person: The specific challenges the go-to person faces: How to deal with the avalanche of internal customer requests: How to hold your peers accountable: The causes of overcommitment syndrome: What you need to know about making really good yes/no decisions: All about alignment and how that helps you: How your boss wants your help in managing you: The unique mathematics about real influenceFor more culture-fixing and communication savvy visit www.mixonan.com

In this episode learn from Charlie Nadler (CCO of Laugh Dealers) how to use comedy to make your work and your culture better. Charlie's job is to help professionals be more funny. Here he shares knowledge goodies like these... : How the Lunch Club helps people network during Covid : What makes comedy work for you : How humor can affect your culture : Why certain sarcasm misses the mark : The best tool for being funny at work : What to NEVER do with humor : How to test your material : The ins and outs of self-deprecation : Humor and our current cultural crisis : Succeeding in a tough conversation : Opportunities happening right now. Find more about Charlie Nadler and Laugh Dealers at www.laughdealers.com. Get more culture-building communication tips at www.mixonian.com

The number one complaint about communication at work is about people not getting to the point, or taking too long to make a point. ASPCA Senior Director of Strategic and Executive Communications, Presentation Coach, and Harvard Business Review contributor, Joel Schwartzberg, is also author of the award-winning book "Get to the Point! Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter." In this Speak Up podcast episode, Joel generously shares his communication tools for getting your point across to your audience. Listen to our delightful conversation to learn things like: - The most likely reason you're not getting to the point - How to know if you even have a point to share - The kinds of words that detract from your message - How having too many points confuses your audience - One simple thing you must do when speaking on a teleconference to be elevate perceptions of you as a leader See more culture-building communication tips at www.mixonian.com.

In this episode Laura Camacho interviews communication expert Mala Subramaniam, author of Beyond Wins. Mala takes the whole concept of negotiating and reframes from the most strategic, introvert-friendly point of view.Laura and Mala geek out on all things persuasion, success and relationship oriented, sharing the following:- The difference between a winning mindset and a success mindset and which one takes you farther- How get your mind clear before a scary meeting- A broader, more useful way of defining what it means to negotiate- The most dangerous emotion and what to do about it- How she teaches Asian Indians to work well with U.S. Americans (hint: sometimes they mistake our directness for rudeness)- What we need communication-wise to get past COVID-19Get your copy of Mala's book, Beyond Wins: Eastern Mindset for Success in Daily Business Negotiations.See more communication and culture savvy at www.mixonian.com.

The medium is the message. So said communication scholar, Marshall McLuhan. His pithy remark sums up the idea that messages change from one communication medium to another, like from newspaper to television. So too, your message adjusts when you are in online meeting. Your IRL executive presence does not automatically transfer to the virtual environment. Your team members and colleagues are looking to you to inspire trust and confidence. Listen to this episode to learn how to model executive presence and come across as confident, calm and collected online. This is THE success skill you need moving forward. See more culture and communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

In this episode Laura discusses the concepts of Pre-Trauma Stress and Post-Trauma Growth. She then shares 8 default thought patterns in time of crisis and what specifically you can think about to gain better use of your most precious asset, your brain. + You're in a bad situation, don't make it worse + How helping others helps you + Now is the time to build relationships with family, team members, clients, bosses, friends and anyone you know in need. + Why your thoughts go down that negative spiral so easily + The various upsides to this and any crisis See more at www.mixonian.com

It's time for a Corona Brain Reset. How can you benefit from this current crisis? Listen to learn... + It's critical to distinguish fact from feelings + How the news industry is structured + What you can focus on now to get stronger + If someone on your team is worried about dying from the virus + How to think about money right now + One experiment you can do to help everyone. For more culture fixing savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Today's episode deals with how to stay calm, be anti-fragile and build culture during a crisis. A healthy culture is one where everyone feels heard, understood and valued. Listen to learn + The cost of not being calm to your job and your health + The collective emotional contagion we are seeing + What your team needs from you right now + The hidden opportunity for you and your team + Ways to better structure your communication for remote work For more visit www.mixonian.com

Senior copywriter Elizabeth Beasley shares her creative career path from Cartoon Network in Atlanta to remote Projectline job in Shelburne Falls, MASS. Elizabeth, a charismatic extravert, has adapted to working from home by being proactive and using the right tools.In this episode she shares how she came to embrace this new opportunity of cultural immersion in a small town. She sees herself as a "digital settler".Listen to this episode to learn:- How an extravert manages to thrive in remote work- What to do to build relationships when you don't see people- The hidden opportunities in accepting remote jobs- The value of cultural immersion in a small town- Resources for finding remote jobs and communication toolsDiscover more fresh content from Laura Camacho at www.mixonian.com

A life-changing interview. Ash Ambirge teaches us the deepest levels of courage and resourcefulness. Listen and learn things like- The importance of access to new ideas through books- Meaningfulness vs. happiness- Radical Self Reliance, even if you have a job- Different ways to promote your personal brand- An exercise to write more interesting work emails- Professional communication that still reflects your authentic cool self- Bringing your personality and humanity to work- Ash's last visit to Charleston.Ash Ambirge has just released an excellent book: The Middle Finger Project. It's all about getting unstuck, slaying imposter syndrome, trusting yourself and radical self reliance.See more culture + communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode to learn the Best Rule Ever that will make sound more confident and solid. It will get other people on board faster, make decisions faster and think better about situations. A lot of rules are meant to be broken but this one is a fabulous one to follow. I share 7 applications of the Rule of 3 that will make your life easier and better. For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

Financial Services marketing veteran and native New Yorker, Tricia Gabberty, shares a big upward communication fail, all the details about her fun holiday party for her remote team, an unconventional look at gender issues in her industry and more. Tricia is a senior level marketer sharply focused on client experience and their customer's journey, driving best results for both.In 2018 a study released Tuesday by Zug, Switzerland-based serviced office provider IWG found that 70 percent of professionals work remotely at least one day a week. Not seeing people on a daily basis presents unique communication challenges.Listen to learn ...- An important block to clear upward communication - Best communication practices for high-performing distributed teams- Why trying to be someone you're not hurts your career- When your people know you care they are able to accept your direct feedback- Take your own character strengths assessment with the VIA Institute here: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/registerFor more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com

This episode reveals the 5 signs you lack Executive Presence based on research by Dianna Booher. Listen to learn: : The role of executive presence : What not having executive presence looks like : What people assume about you : How to think so you come across as having executive presence For more communication savvy you can use visit https://mixonian.com

Most of what you communicate (at least 70%) comes through your body! This is such an exciting episode with leading body language expert, Alison Henderson. Learn the most powerful nonverbal communication skill to elevate your game today. : The one thing you can do right now to come across as more confident : What causes people not to trust what you're saying : The real purpose of executive presence : What makes a leader visionary and confident Alison Henderson is based in Chicago and owns Moving Image Consulting at https://movingimageconsulting.com/ Get more communication savvy at https://mixonian.com

Listen to this episode if you're a Ralph Lauren fan and or you want to use emotional intelligence more effectively to build your own personal brand.: How Ralph Lauren is an emotional intelligence genius (let's copy him!): Manage perceptions through what you wear: The emotion that people translate as deserved confidenceYou may want to read Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion by Alan FlusserMore communication savvy at www.mixonian.com

Listen to this episode to learn what is really going on at your office holiday party and how to ACE it! I'm sharing the goods on:: How to manage your outlook if you don't like office parties: What to focus on while you're there: How to talk to spouses/SO's of your colleagues: What to wear: What people are looking for in you: Body language tips for a great first impression.Mixonian Institute's Speak Up podcast is recognized as one of the topic communication skills podcasts on the planet!https://blog.feedspot.com/communication_skills_podcasts/

In this episode learn how wellness coach, Lisa Burbage, uses communication skills to help her clients lose weight. She shares how people deeply need you to hear their story before they are ready to change behaviors to be healthier and lose weight. - the trick to listening (which is hard to do!) - the myth about who needs to do most of the talking - being on the receiving end of a terrible health diagnosis Contact wellness coach, Lisa Burbage at www.wellnessfive.com For more communication hot tips visit www.mixonian.com

The Speak Up with Laura Camacho podcast was recently recognized as one of the Top 15 Communication Skills Podcasts on the web.https://blog.feedspot.com/communication_skills_podcasts/Listen to this special episode, #100, to learn a completely fresh approach to building authentic confidence in all your interactions. This qualitative approach allows you to come across as more confident by breaking expectations in a positive way, which has nothing to do with puffing up oneself.See more communication savvy at https://mixonian.com

This is such an exciting episode showcasing the international expertise of digital marketing consultant, Bob Low, who is based in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. Bob drops so much wisdom in this 20-minute interview. His tips range from dealing with rejection at work to listening to the heart of the client to practicing active accountability. Bob recommends the book, "Non-violent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg. Speak Up with Laura Camacho is the podcast of communication skills training firm, Mixonian Institute. See more at www.mixonian.com. Recently recognized as #9 in the Top 15 Communication Skills Podcasts on the planet by Feedspot.

In this episode Laura answers the question so many people ask: What does a communication coach do...anyway? She shares the top 5 issues her clients ask her and you can learn what they are and how she answers them. She also spills the one thing that you can do to become a better communicator starting right now.For more see http://mixonian.com. Dr. Camacho is happy to come to your company to improve internal communications.

Listen to Sandy Quinque's journey from business development ace for other companies to creating her own company, A Golden Ride. She shares her strategy for rescuing a conversation when it's heading south, a tip for managing large teams and the power of being comfortable with silence. For more communication skills savvy visit http://mixonian.com.

Likability is NOT what you think it is. It's not about being a needy, sad and pathetic people pleaser! Not at all. The skill of likability requires a level of self-confidence that allows you to focus on the other person....this works similar to executive presence.Listen to this episode to get a totally new perspective on this career success skill and 3 simple tools to raise your own likability quotient!More communication savvy at https://mixonian.com

Laura Camacho spills the goods on what antifragility is, how it compares with growth mindset and why it's the ultimate success mindset. Antifragility was developed by investor mathematician, Nassim Nicholas Taleb; Laura shows you how to make it work for you and make your life better.Adding this concept to your vocabulary and self-identification is sure to make you more confident in pursuit of your extreme best self.

Whether it's your day or your week, the month, the quarter or the year, you want to finish strong. Laura Camacho shares 3 questions you can ask yourself to know where to put your time, money and energy to finish strong.Then Catch Talent CEO Christina Lock shares her best conversations tips as someone who talks for a living. How to ace that phone interview and why doing your homework pays off.To learn more about Catch Talent visit https://catchtalent.com.For more communication savvy or to bring Dr. Camacho to your company, visit https://mixonian.com

This episode is pure GOLD. Listen to it if you'd like to be a more optimistic person at work (and elsewhere) especially if you're analytical and or an overthinker. More optimistic leaders experience higher performance, lower stress, more empowered, creative teams and enjoy the avalanche of benefits that come with being more likable.I also explain why optimism is more challenging for analytical professionals.I cover 5 strong benefits and specific actions to take that will raise your optimism quotient, not only for yourself but for the team you manage.This material is extracted from my mini-workshop on the topic. Enjoy more communication savvy at www.mixonian.com