Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style
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Episode 92 Make Your Internal Comms & Communication Skills More Impactful Than Beige Wallpaper
Given the more diverse workforce reporting from multiple locations and time zones, today's effective leader must put on the hats of PR Pro, Communication Coach and Event Planner to make internal comms more impactful than beige wallpaper.Internal comms refers to information flows both upward and downward in the company. Most people focus on pushing information down, and not gathering the red flags and other intel from the frontline.See more communication savvy at https://www.mixonian.com
Episode 91 Megan Alldridge Chapman On Getting Too Emotional
Listen to Ameris Vice President Megan Alldridge Chapman shares how too much stress can lead to getting too emotional in a high-stakes conversation. Also get her tips on having a good relationship with your bank and meeting new people! For more communication skill savvy visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 90 Tom DiLiegro on How Introverts Sell & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Tom DiLiegro, owner of Benefit Advisors of Charleston, is a brave man. He works in a highly-regulated yet cutthroat competitive industry, he is the father of 4 AND he is the first man to be interviewed on the Speak Up podcast.Tom shares how he's learned to sell effectively, even as a shy and introverted science geek.For more communication skills success savvy please visit www.mixonian.com.
Episode 89 Ashleigh Metherell On Painful But Helpful Feedback
In this episode Allora Solutions Group co-founder, Ashleigh Metherell, shares how a painful conversation with a client actually helped her with growing her business. Her story points out the need for ongoing conversations about how we want others to communicate with us. There's always the question of too much or too little information in terms of status updates. Find out more about Mixonian Institute, Charleston's premier communication skills training firm, at www.mixonian.com.
Episode 88 Danielle Wecksler on Firing Someone and Dealing with a Toxic Engineer In Leadership
Danielle Wecksler shares conversations from her days as a project manager under Apple's Steve Jobs and transitioning from Silicon Valley to the food and beverage industry in Charleston, SC. It's not usually pleasant to fire someone but often it's the best solution for both parties.You can't fix toxic people and sometimes you just have to leave.For more communication skills savvy visit www.mixonian.com
EPISODE 87 Sarah Williams-Scalise Shares Networking Success and Disappointment
Learn from Super Connector, Sarah Williams-Scalise, ambassador for Blueprint Insurance, the ins and outs of building your network from zero. Sarah shares the good, the bad and the ugly of what can happen when you frequent local business events. She also tells her great story about the conversation she almost didn't have, but that totally changed her career path. For more creative communication insight visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 86 When You Don't Get What You Deserve In Leadership with Neatsmart COO, Carrie Peeples
Listen to this episode to learn what happened when Carrie Peeples asked for a well-deserved raise. Coming from a place of overwhelm, just barely keeping her head above water, she got a glowing performance review but her conversation did not go as expected.Also she covers facing feelings of not wanting to disappoint the people you work with. Get Carrie's organizing tips at www.neatsmart.comMore communication skills savvy and training programs at www.mixonian.com
Episode 85 Sometimes It's Not Your Fault With Nathalie Gregg
Listen to this episode to learn what Columbia, South Carolina's leading leadership coach has to say about conversations that fail and it's NOT your fault!!! Conversation skills don't always work. There is emotional risk involved. Enjoy her story and she got me to share my take on dealing with disappointment. For more communication skill savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
Episode 84 Four Things To Do Before A Difficult Conversation, Improving Communication Styles
Listen to this episode to learn how preparing for a challenging conversation is the most important aspect of that conversation. Preparing the right way makes the whole conversation less stressful for everyone involved. Here I summarize and give my take on an article from Harvard Business Review on this leadership essential.See "4 Things to Do Before a Tough Conversation" by Joseph Grenny published in Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2019/01/4-things-to-do-before-a-tough-conversation?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbrMore communication success savvy for you at www.mixonian.com
Episode 83 Learn From Jocelyn Ring's Train Wreck Conversation with a Client
Listen to this episode if you want to hear a real-life train wreck conversation between a branding strategist (Jocelyn Ring of The Ring Effect) and her CEO client. Jocelyn shares the horror of the situation, how she got through it and what she learned. She also shares how important it is to be able to tell people something they don't want to hear. In her case, it was telling her NYC circle of friends and family that she was moving to Florida. It's a great story of being true to yourself. For more about Jocelyn see www.theringeffect.com For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 82 What You Need to Know to Leave Mediocre Conversations Behind & Increase Executive Presence
Listen to this episode if you want to stand out in a crowded sea of talent, if you want to leave a legacy of creative solutions and encouragement. Take note if you find most conversations at work boring beyond belief.See more interpersonal communication savvy at www.mixonian.com.
Episode 81 These 3 Phrases Stunt Your Growth Into Leadership
Listen to this episode if you want to make sure you're not saying things that hold you back. I explain what agency is, and focusing on expanding your sense of agency is the back-door path to greater success.See more creative communication expertise at www.mixonian.com
Episode 80 Communication Style And Team Performance
Listen to this track if you would like to improve communication with the people you work with, within a team or across teams. In this episode I briefly describe the 4 styles of communication and what people of each communication style tend to listen for. Get your copy of 30 Days of Yes (practical persuasion tips)here: https://mailchi.mp/4655591c52d6/30daysofyes
Episode 79 Make That Conference Feel Like Your 6th Birthday Party & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Listen to this track is you have a conference coming up or you're thinking about attending one. Conferences are fantastic for you but can be exhausting.See more at www.mixonian.com
Episode 78 A Brighter Shinier World From More Imaginative Words & Communication Skills
Listen to this track if you're tired of hearing how "awesome" or "amazing" or "great" everything is. You can actually change your world by using different words to describe it. Using unexpected words also catches people's attention, something very challenging to do these days.See more creative communication savvy at www.mixonian.com
Episode 77 Five Strategies to Recession - Proof Your Career In Leadership
Listen to this episode if you want YOUR career to be recession-proof, objection-proof and disaster-proof. I share 5 strategies you implement NOW to take control of your career trajectory.For more helpful communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com.
Episode 76 For Different Outcomes Ask Different Questions
Listen to this track to learn how the way you ask for something or describe it actually changes your experience of the thing. I share 8 examples ranging from how to find meaning in your work, ask for a raise, get closer to people, avoid being offended and feeling happier right now. For more insight like this visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 75 Crush Your Next High - Stakes Conversation With Communication Skills
Listen to this if you have a high-stakes conversation coming up and/or you need to make a request. Your skill in steering high-stakes conversations can make you priceless, essential and irreplaceable.See more communication savvy at www.mixonian.com.
Episode 74 Fixing Difficult People In Leadership
Listen to this episode to learn what to do in a situation with a difficult person - what to do if you need to "fix" someone. Laura shares a proven process for dealing with difficult people.For more communication goodness www.mixonian.com
Episode 73 4 Things To Learn From The Well Connected (With Executive Presence)
Listen to this episode if you want to be well connected, with all the benefits that come with that. I share 4 essentials that all well connected people practice.For more useful tips to advance your career, please visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 72 We Are Looking For Your Point Of View
Listen to this episode if you want to know what a point of view is and why it's essential for any leader to have one. A presentation without a strong point of view is boring and useless. For more insightful communication tips please visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 71 3 Truths About Pitching You Need To Know
Listen to this track if you have a big presentation, interview or meeting coming up or if you want to be more relaxed when asking for funds, a promotion or a job. See more at www.mixonian.com.
Episode 70 Not A Good Time- Interruptions And Conversation Exits With Good Communication Skills
Hi! Listen to this episode if you have too many interruptions in a day OR if you want to know what to do to EXIT a conversation that's getting too long or tedious for you. If you don't protect your time, others will eat it up, fritter it away and you'll never get it back.See more articles on communication savvy at www.mixonian.com.
Episode 69 Avoid The #1 Mistake In Presentations In Leadership
Listen to this track to deliver a more concise and compelling talk the next time you have a presentation to give.Download this FREE No More Presentations 28-page PDF: https://mixonian.comSee more at www.mixonian.com
Episode 68 The Party You Must NEVER Attend
Listen to this episode to learn what to do when you're in a cranky mood. Emotions are contagious and here are some proven tips to turn around a negative state of mind. See more from Mixonian Institute at www.mixonian.com
Episode 67 A Specific Way To Grow True Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Listen to this episode to hear a great example of true confidence in action and learn what you can do to be more authentically confident on a daily basis.See more resources at www.mixonian.com
Episode 66 Get Inspired By My 5 Fave TEDx Talks Plus 2
In this episode I share my favorite 5 TEDx talks and 2 others. The ability to keep yourself inspired is the new literacy. Find all the links at www.mixonian.com. Here are titles and speakers of the talks mentioned: The Happy Secret to Better Work by Shawn Achor You Are Contagious by Vanessa Van Edwards Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink The Surprising Secret to Speaking with Confidence by Caroline Goyder The power of belief: mindset and success by Eduardo Briceño Theory of Enchantment by Chloe Valdary Income Inequality by Thomas Sowell
Episode 65 Trust Is Rocket Fuel For Your Career And Fan Base
Listen to this episode to learn 5 small behaviors that build trust and see your supporters as your actual fan base. Your fans will propel your career forward. For articles on better communication at work see www.mixonian.com
Episode 64 Confident Communicator Skillfully Embezzles $53+ MM: The Power of Communication Skills
Listen to this track if you want to see why confidence is perceived before competence and how to demonstrate confidence even when you're not feeing it.See more conversation savvy at www.mixonian.com
Episode 63 Become A Video Star
Listen to this track to learn how to master the all important communication channel of video. Use video, not only standard in job interviews now but also for meetings, and even in email. Video emails allow you to build personal connection with the people you work with, without having to meet personally with so many people. See more communication coaching tips at www.mixonian.com.
Episode 62 The Kind Of Gratitude That Motivates In Leadership
Listen to this episode if you want to learn how a certain kind of gratitude motivates people, including yourself. I share 5 ways the expression of gratitude helps your team - backed by scientific studies.For more insight on the power of excellent communication skills, visit www.mixonian.com.
Episode 61 It's Your Job To Manage Your Boss
Listen to this episode if you want to learn 5 ways to make your boss work for you. This relationship is key to your career success and it's important for YOU to take the lead, not wait to be recognized. See more at www.mixonian.com
Episode 60 Serendipity Is A Superpower You Can Cultivate
Listen to this track if you want to build your network and experience more serendipity in your life. Serendipity is any accidental discovery cultivating serendipity creates fresh opportunities. Speak Up is the Mixonian Institute podcast where communication coach Laura Camacho talks about the conversations we need to have to achieve our BIG goals. See more and get free downloads at www.mixonian.com
Episode 59 Add Value In A Way That Multiplies Visibility & Executive Presence
Listen to this episode if you want to add more value to your company or community without having to attend another meeting. In this episode I share how you can add so much value to the information that flows through your computer or what is said in meetings. Also you can use this process when attending a conference to prepare a summary that is an excellent and valuable touchpoint to send out.See more at www.mixonian.com
Episode 58 5 Signs Of Strong Leadership Potential
Listen to this track if you want to command respect or you want to know what are 5 strong signs of leadership potential. See more career communication savvy at www.mixonian.com. Private coaching and workshops available.
Episode 57 Catalyst Conversations Move You Forward
Listen to this track if you feel stuck on some goal that's important to you. Dr. Camacho shares how to move forward toward your goal by identifying those catalyst conversations that will advance your career. She made you a worksheet to help you. Visit www.mixonian.com/blog for this free download. More communication savvy at www.mixonian.com
Episode 56 Communication Skill Solves 3 Annoying People Problems
Listen to this episode if you suffer from one of these three "people" problems: lack of respect, not enough influence or people not keeping their side of the bargain. For more communication savvy visit www.mixonian.com
Episode 55 Don't Let Data Seduce You: Tell a Compelling Story With Executive Presence
Listen to this track if you want to use data effectively in a presentation to change the hearts and minds of the audience.See more at www.mixonian.com
Episode 54 Make The World Better With Introductions For Good Communication Styles
Listen to this episode if you feel like you're not adding value when you first meet people at events or if you want to help others succeed or you're wondering what's a good way to get your friends to meet each other.More conversation savvy at www.mixonian.com
53: Five Tips To Insanely Positive Energy (like DANCE) & Executive Presence
Listen to this episode if you want to live with MORE consistently positive energy, if you have interesting goals and want to be more optimistic.See more content like this (all about more successful conversations) at www.mixonian.comDr. Camacho coaches high performers in business to their next level of achievement.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
52: Unusual Success Tip- Communicate Like A Luxury Brand With These Communication Skills
Listen to this episode if you want to upgrade your professional communication skills and be perceived like a luxury brand in your industry: in a class of its own.For more communication tips visit www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
51: Artfully Change The Subject With Good Communication Skills
Listen to this episode is you hate getting caught up in boring conversations. Learn how to tactfully change the subject and have Conversation Exit Plan. Also covers what to do with nonstop talkers.Enjoy more at www.mixonian.com.Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
50: Get Comfortable With Uncomfortable Conversations In Leadership
Listen to this episode if you have been avoiding or putting off some conversations because you're nervous about them. Learn how to prepare so you feel less awkward and more empowered.For more communication savvy like this please visit www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
12: Three Minutes To Tell Your Story + A Template
Listen to this episode if you feel awkward explaining what you do or have trouble being concise. This episode spells out how to put together a short "brand-you story" that tells what you do, what problem you solve and what makes you different.For more details see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
49: Leadership Readers 5 Communication Book Recommendations
Listen to this episode to learn 5 books that help you communicate more effectively. I selected 5 books in these categories: persuasion, public speaking, keynote speaking, non-verbal communication and self-talk. For more articles on similar topics see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
48: Basic Anatomy Of A Conversation (for networking, parties, etc)
Listen to this episode is you want to feel more at ease at sparking interesting conversations with people you don't know. It's the beginning of the art of conversation.For more communication savvy see www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
47: Is Feedback Really The Breakfast Of Champions?
Listen to this if you want help on discerning what feedback you get is actually something you should listen to and how to give quality feedback. I also talk about the right attitude to have concerning feedback.See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
46: Relationship Catalyst- Notice More Listen Better Using Good Communication Styles
Listen to this episode if you want to build your network, connect more effectively with others and win over others to your idea or project. Learn specific tips to connect more deeply in a shorter period of time, even with people "out of your league".See more at www.mixonian.com/blogYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
45: Self - Talk To Conquer Micro Adversities
Listen to this if life has been challenging this week. It's about changing your self-talk to get different results. Did you know that according to scientific research, 95% of our thoughts are the same thoughts from the day before?Your self-talk offers a great opportunity to move yourself forward. Check out the website at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
44: 3 Quick Moves For Audience Engagement & Executive Presence
Listen to this episode if you want to know how to really involve your audience in your next presentation, so they connect to you more closely.Learn how people engage mentally, emotionally and physically in a group presentation. This is an indispensable skill for being a thought leader. See more at www.mixonian.comYour leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.