Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills

Andrea talks about how to communicate your skills and credentials without sounding arrogant or conceited. Learn three strategies for how to say nice things about yourself. “Your work does not speak for itself. You also must speak for your work.” RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Free 20min consult – Book Andrea Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – newsletter-signup LinkedIn – Andrea https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn – TalkAboutTalk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #115 Say Nice Things About Yourself appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Speaking up in meetings is important, but not always easy. Learn ten strategies to help you speak up. Consider what you do before the meeting, your mindset during the meeting, and your words! RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Free 20min consult – Book Andrea Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – newsletter-signup LinkedIn – Andrea https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn – TalkAboutTalk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-8621-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-8621 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-8621 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-8621-0.panel-no-style, #pg-8621-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-8621-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-8621-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-8621-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-8621 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-8621 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-8621 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #114 SPEAK UP! Communicating in Meetings appeared first on Talk About Talk.

How to optimize the speed, tempo or cadence of your communication. Learn about typical conversation rates, and how to customize your communication to maximize engagement and comprehension. Are you a fast-talker?   RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Free 20min consult – Book Andrea Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – newsletter-signup LinkedIn – Andrea https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn – TalkAboutTalk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-8626-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-8626 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-8626 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-8626-0.panel-no-style, #pg-8626-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-8626-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-8626-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-8626-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-8626 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-8626 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-8626 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #113 Are you a fast-talker? How to optimize your CADENCE appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you communicate with IMPACT? Sr. Partner at Deloitte Jennifer Lee defines impact as the ability to get someone to take action. Learn 3 specific communication tactics to elevate your impact, plus insights about how respect, being curious, and establishing the value of each person in the room can increase your impact.   RESOURCES Jennifer T. Lee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifertlee/ Relevant episodes: Ep.79 STORYTELLING – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/79-how-to-use-storytelling-to-elevate-your-communication/ Ep.93 THE POWER of 3 -– https://www.talkabouttalk.com/93-the-power-of-three/ Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk: Free 20min consult – Book Andrea Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – newsletter-signup LinkedIn – Andrea https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn – TalkAboutTalk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/ TRANSCRIPT What exactly does it mean to communicate with impact? “Impact is, in my mind, the ability to get someone else to action, and make a move. Impact is about not necessarily having the answer in the beginning, but discovering that impact with someone else who you’re having the conversation with to end up with an answer that goes, “Oh, I get it”. That was Jennifer Lee, senior partner at Deloitte Canada. I’m so excited to introduce you to Jennifer, so you can learn how to communicate with impact. Jennifer is a bold, inspiring leader who, you guessed it, creates impact for her Deloitte clients. In fact, creating impact is Jennifer’s superpower. That’s why I asked her to have this conversation. Get ready to be inspired. Greetings and welcome to Talk About Talk episode number 112, where we’re focusing on how to communicate with impact. Let me ask you something: do YOU communicate with impact? Do you have any strategies you use to increase the impact of your communication and your work? These are Qs worth asking. In this episode, you’re going to learn the mindsets that Jennifer employs so she and her teams can maximize impact for their clients. She also recommends 3 specific communication tactics that we can use to elevate our impact. Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m the founder of Talk About Talk, and I’m your executive communication coach. Are you an ambitious executive? Do you have a growth mindset? Looking to advance your career? Well, you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like confidence, demonstrating leadership, and personal branding. If you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find tons of resources to help you, including an online course on Personal Branding, as well as 1-on-1 and group coaching, corporate workshops, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the weekly communication coaching newsletter. Please go sign up for that newsletter if you haven’t already. One other thing for you: Coming up quickly, in NOVEMBER 2022, we’re running a Job-seekers bootcamp. If you’re ready for a change, this one-month boot camp will give you a huge advantage in the job market. Together with my friend executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin: We’ll teach you critical networking strategies, We’ll guide you on how to confidently how to articulate your unique personal brand, and, we’ll work with you to optimize your LinkedIn profile. If that sounds like something that might need, or if you know someone who could use this guidance in terms of their job search, just check out talkabouttalk.com and you’ll find all the information there! OK – on to communicating with impact. Let’s get into this! I’m going to introduce Jennifer Lee, we’ll get right into the interview. Then, at the end, as I always do, I’ll summarize the key learnings for you. So as always, you don’t need to take notes, because I do that for you. People tell me they love this! So you can just keep doing whatever you’re doing. What ARE you doing while you’re listening? I’m always curious. Whether you’re doing housework, or working in your kitchen, whether you’re going for a walk, or whether you’re in the car. You don’t need to stop to take notes ’cause I do that for you. At the end of this episode, I provide my summary of some of the most important points from our conversation. Alright, let me introduce Jennifer Lee. Jennifer is a bold Inspiring Leader Who truly Creates Global Impact in everything she does, whether she’s serving Deloitte clients, formally & informally mentoring her teams, creating new thought leadership, serving as a board member, teaching university students, or raising her family. Global impact is the theme. In her roles as Global Lead Client Service Partner and Cdn Managing Partner of Growth Businesses, Jen’s focus is in the areas of growth strategy & analytics, M&A, and value-creation. Her clients include global tier-o

We all have a superpower. What’s yours? Learn the two main benefits of identifying your superpower, and 5 questions to help you identify your superpower. This is a critical element of your personal brand. RESOURCES   Get the “How to Identify your Superpower” WORKSHEET: https://talkabouttalk.com/superpower Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Free 20min consult – Book Andrea Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – newsletter-signup LinkedIn – Andrea https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn – TalkAboutTalk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-7228-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-7228 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-7228 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-7228-0.panel-no-style, #pg-7228-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-7228-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-7228-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-7228-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-7228 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-7228 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-7228 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #111 What’s Your SUPERPOWER? appeared first on Talk About Talk.

QUICK! What are your pet peeves? What type of learner are you? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? What communication media do you prefer? Do you have any podcast recommendations? How would YOU answer the 5 rapid fire questions that Andrea asks her guests at the end of every podcast interview? Hear Andrea’s answers to these questions, why she asks them, plus key insights, and more.   Click HERE to Ask Andrea a Q. Or go to talkabouttalk.com & click “Record your question for Andrea” Your Q and Andrea’s answer might be featured in a future podcast episode!!!   RESOURCES Quiet by Susan Cain https://amzn.to/3wuj0wD PIVOT podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Q&A episodes 102 – Communication Skills Q&A – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/102-qanda-fishbowl/ 106 – Personal Branding Q&A – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/106-q-and-a-personal-branding/ Introvert/Extrovert episode https://www.talkabouttalk.com/82-am-i-an-introvert-or-an-extrovert/ Ask Andrea a Question! This is your opportunity to hear your question and Andrea’s answer on a Talk About Talk podcast episode. Ask the Q via: the website – https://talkabouttalk.com email – [email protected] Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-7226-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-7226 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-7226 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-7226-0.panel-no-style, #pg-7226-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-7226-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-7226-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-7226-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-7226 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-7226 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-7226 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #110 Five Rapid Fire Questions appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Here’s your checklist of 5 impactful but often overlooked ways that you can communicate and reinforce your personal brand. Of course there’s how we introduce ourselves, our social media profiles, our resume. But when was the last time you updated your voicemail greeting? Check out TalkAboutTalk.com   RESOURCES   Personal Brand Online course: https://talkabouttalk.com/personalbrand   Gravatars https://en.gravatar.com/ Alternatives: https://alternativeto.net/software/gravatar/ How to create a gravatar: https://ithemes.com/blog/what-is-gravatar-3-things-you-need-for-a-great-gravatar/ Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Free 20min Consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn Andrea – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn Talk About Talk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/  THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-7005-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-7005 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-7005 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-7005-0.panel-no-style, #pg-7005-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-7005-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-7005-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-7005-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-7005 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-7005 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-7005 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #109 Five Impactful Ways to Reinforce Your PERSONAL BRAND appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Communicating enthusiasm can improve outcomes in many contexts, including negotiations, sales, job-searching, and teaching and learning. Learn why enthusiasm is so impactful and how to communicate it through your body language, your tone and your words. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST RESOURCES   Enthusiasm Talk About Talk episode on “Emotional Expressions” with Dr. Tatiana Astray – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/50-emotions-podcast/ Dr. Tatiana Astray’s paper on emotions on negotiations – https://bit.ly/3Q7ZopL Talk About Talk episode on “How to Introduce Yourself” – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/86-introductions-introduce-yourself/ Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Free 20min Consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn Andrea – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn Talk About Talk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/ THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-6380-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-6380 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-6380 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-6380-0.panel-no-style, #pg-6380-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-6380-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-6380-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-6380-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-6380 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-6380 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-6380 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #108 ENTHUSIASM Please! Communicating with Enthusiasm appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin shares her advice for job seekers, including what to do first, what employers are looking for in job candidates, common mistakes, and (yes!) the significance of your personal brand when it comes to job searching.   RESOURCES   Sharon Mah-Gin LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmahgin/ Executive Search Alliance – http://www.execsearchalliance.com/ Recommendation: Jay Shetty podcast Relevant Talk About Talk Episodes for Job Seekers Online Networking with Sharon Mah-Gin Networking with Sharon Mah-Gin Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile with Andrew Jenkins Social media with Andrew Jenkins Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter – LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Linkedin bi-weekly communication skills newsletter: “Talking About Talk” – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcome-lets-talk-talkabouttalk/ TRANSCRIPT   Okay, question number three, introvert or extrovert? LOL!!!!!!!!!! a big extrovert with a big E and I get my energy and joy out of people and meeting new people and old friends, etc. Who was that? I’m excited to introduce you to a wonderful friend and colleague of mine – executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin. Not only is Sharon high energy and a lot of fun to hang out with, but she’s also a highly respected and successful executive recruiter. So I figured she is the perfect person to share with us her expertise on dos and donts for job seekers. Welcome to Talk About Talk episode #107, where we’re focusing on Communication Skills for Job-Seekers, with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin. Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m the founder of Talk About Talk, and I’m your executive communication coach. If youre an ambitious executive with a growth mindset who’s looking to advance your career? Well, you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like confidence, networking, and demonstrating leadership. If you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find many many resources to help you, including the new online course on Personal Branding, as well as 1-on-1 coaching, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly email newsletter. Please go sign up for that newsletter if you haven’t already. You can think of it as free communication-skills coaching. You can find all this at talkabouttalk.com. In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin, where we discuss and various do’s and donts to help you on your job searching journey. Keep listening for valuable insights from Sharon on things like how to kick off your job search, the most common mistakes people make, how and when to leverage recruiters in your job search, and importantly, what exactly companies are looking for in candidates. As always, you don’t need to take notes, because I do that for you. So just keep doing whatever you’re doing. Whether you’re doing housework, going for a walk, or whether you’re in the car. You don’t need to stop to take notes ’cause I do that for you. At the end of this episode, I provide a summary of some of the most important points from our conversation. OK, let me introduce Sharon Mah-Gin. This is Sharon’s THIRD time on the TalkAboutTalk episode. You can hear her in episodes 45 and 67, where she shares her advice on networking This is relevant for all of us, whether we are actively seeking a new job or not. If you go to the shownotes for this episode, you’ll find links to those episodes there. Sharon-Mah-Gin earned her Commerce degree from Queens and she is a CPA and CA. She worked in auditing as and as controller before switching to executive search in 1996, when she started at Korn/Ferry International. Sharon is now an independent executive recruiter having successfully completed engagements in all functional areas including sales, marketing, operations, HR, general management, and financial. Sharon has also served on several boards, and she’s now working with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program. To keep her out of trouble in her spare time, Sharon is an active skier, a hiker, and she‘s completed several half marathons. Yes, as you heard a minute ago, Sharon has a lot of energy, and it’s infectious! INTERVIEW (unedited) Thank you, Sharon, for joining us here today to talk about communication skills for job seekers. Thank you so much. I’m delighted to be here today, Andrea, although we’ve narrowed it down to the job seeking process, it’s actually pretty broad, right? There’s a lot of things that job seekers need to be thinking about. And so I thought, why don’t we just attack this chronologically? What is the first thing that job seekers should do when they start their job search? right way to approach it, Andrea? The number one thin

Do you have questions about Personal Branding? Andrea answers 13 personal branding questions from a live Q&A event hosted by the FishBowl app. Learn how to boost your confidence, 3 specific benefits of developing your Personal Brand, and more!   RESOURCES   FishBowl https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Andrea on Fishbowl – https://www.fishbowlapp.com/fb/andrea-wojnicki Maye Samoiel https://www.linkedin.com/in/maye-samoiel-cpa-cica-cfe-ambci/     Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter – LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Linkedin bi-weekly communication skills newsletter: “Talking About Talk” – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcome-lets-talk-talkabouttalk/ TRANSCRIPT   Welcome to talk about talk episode #106 – a Q&A on Personal Branding. My name is Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m the founder of Talk About Talk, and I’m your communication coach. Are you an ambitious executive? Do you have a growth mindset? Are you looking to advance your career? Well, you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like confidence, demonstrating leadership, and yes, personal branding. If you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find tons to resources to help you, including the new online course on Personal Branding, as well as 1-on-1 coaching, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly email newsletter. Please go sign up for that newsletter if you haven’t already . You can think of it as free communication-skills coaching. You can find all this at talkabouttalk.com OK – A few months ago we released the first Q&A episode focused on general communication skills – that was episode 102. Given the overwhelmingly positive feedback we received, we decided to do this again, this time with the Q&A focused on Personal Branding. These episodes are different from other TAT episodes. You’re going to hear a Q&A that was recorded from the FishBowl App with over 850 fishbowl members listening live and firing Qs at me. Have you heard of Fishbowl? Fishbowl is a platform for professionals where they can have honest career conversations. I encourage you to check it out. You’ll find links to Fishbowl and lots of other Personal Branding resources in the shownotes for this episode and also on the Talkabouttalk.com website. In THIS episode, you’re going to hear my unscripted answers to unscripted questions about everything from how to define a personal brand to why PB’g is important, to lots and lots of questions about improving your confidence, and even how to recover when you’ve made a mistake that might hurt your personal brand. I counted a total of 13 questions. So this is really like a masterclass on PBing. I hope you’re ready to learn lots. And if you like what you hear, I invite you to take the recently launched Personal Branding online course. It’s called “5 Steps to Nail Your PB.” In this self-paced intensive course, I will guide you step by step through the process of articulating your personal brand. I promise this course will help you introduce yourself with confidence. You can find out all about that course on the TAT website. OK – Before we get into the Q&A, I two quick things you need to know. The first is that because of the Q&A format, you wont hear a summary at the end of this episode, because the answers to each of the Qs are relatively succinct. Like I said, this Talk About Talk episode is different from most others. But like other episodes, you can always go to the shownotes for this episode on the TAT.com website and reference relevant links and the transcript there. I even highlighted the 13 Qs for you to make it easy. The second thing is I want to say a huge THANK YOU again to my friend Maye Samoiel, who invited me to participate in these Fishbowl live Q&As. Maye is a dedicated forensic accountant and consultant by day and in her spare time, she’s also a Community Leader on the Fishbowl app. So this was our 2nd Fishbowl Live Q&A together, and the audience was even bigger, with over 850 people in the audience, listening and firing Qs at us. At the beginning of this recording, you’ll hear Maye and me talking about despite her shyness, she also feels fired up after these live Q&As. Maye, you’re a star. Thank you. Alright let’s do this! Well, I see that people are joining in. So well fellow fishbowl members and especially you Andrea wish Nikki Welcome. Welcome to our Ask an executive coach event. My name is Mei and I have the pleasure to host today’s fishbowl live session. I’m a manager in a consulting firm, and a fishbowl leader. But most importantly, I’m very excited because today, we have Andrea with us. And she is here to talk about how to manage your personal brand, how to manage your personal brand. So, you might have heard of Andrea during our last sess

Do you ever worry people might think you’re bragging? Lisa Bragg encourages us to focus on what makes you remarkable, and shares why you probably don’t need to worry about bragging. Host Andrea Wojnicki also shares 2 ways to talk about your superpowers without bragging.   RESOURCES   Lisa Bragg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabragg Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatlisabragg Mediaface: https://mediaface.ca/     Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Linkedin bi-weekly communication skills newsletter: “Talking About Talk” – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcome-lets-talk-talkabouttalk/   TRANSCRIPT   I’ve got a Q for you. Do you ever wonder if you sound like you’re bragging? Here’s an even better question. Is bragging a bad thing? Is it always a bad thing? Over the course of this episode, you’re going to hear from an expert in bragging, Lisa Bragg. Yes, her last name is Bragg. Lisa encourages us to think about bragging just a little bit differently. In my conversation with Lisa, you’ll learn about bragging, self promotion, self aggrandizing. And yes, of course, your personal brand. Are you ready? Welcome to Talk About Talk episode #105, where we’re focusing on Bragging, self-promotion, and your Personal Brand. Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m the founder of Talk About Talk, and I’m your communication coach. Are you an ambitious executive? Do you have a growth mindset? Looking to advance your career? Well, you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like confidence, demonstrating leadership, and yes, personal branding. If you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find tons to resources to help you, including the new online course on Personal Branding, as well as 1-on-1 coaching, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly email newsletter. Please go sign up for that newsletter if you haven’t already . You can think of it as free communication-skills coaching. You can find all this at talkabouttalk.com. In this episode, you’ll hear my conversation with Lisa Bragg where we discuss what bragghing is, how it differs from say, self-aggrandizing, and how to tell if you’re going off the deep end there. As always, you don’t need to take notes, because I do that for you. So just keep doing whatever you’re doing. Whether you’re doing housework, or working in your kitchen, whether you’re going for a walk, or whether you’re in the car. You don’t need to stop to take notes ’cause I do that for you. At the end of this episode, I provide a summary of some of the most important points from our conversation. I’m ALSO going to add my own two cents, in terms of some tips for how you can share your achievements and things you’re really proud of, without sounding like you’re bragging or self-aggrandizing. OK, let me introduce Lisa Bragg. Living with the name Bragg, Lisa has had to master the art and science of self-promotion. She’s seen when being too humble has cost international deals and when bragging right has unlocked opportunities leading to untold fortunes. Lisa helps high-achievers of all sorts to be seen, heard and share their value with the world. She delivers keynotes and workshops to international audiences. Her book, Bragging Rights, will be released in 2023. Lisa is the award-winning entrepreneur behind MediaFace, one of Canada’s first content companies. She’s also a former broadcast journalist. Lisa’s involved with several charities and is a long-term member of many organizations supporting leadership, including Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), SheEO and WBE.   INTERVIEW (unedited) Thank you, Lisa, for joining us here today to talk about bragging self promotion and your personal brand. Thanks for having me. I’m excited. Let’s start with the obvious. I’m really curious to hear about your name and how your name relates to your fascination with bragging. Yeah, you know, it’s my childhood name. It’s my maiden name. So I grew up with it, and didn’t really realize it was a name that stood out until I was about 1314 years old. And people would say, Oh, what are you bragging about something and you’re bragging? And I’m like, What? What I’m saying what do they mean by that? And it wasn’t always said with the best intentions are Shinji brag about that. But there’s often a tone about it. So got me really curious young. So it’s a little bit polarizing. So it’s interesting to see. So then started studying it. And that’s where it&#

Are you communicating and enabling psychological safety? Psychological safety is a key contributor to team performance. A climate of psychological safety means increased learning, creativity, productivity, satisfaction and engagement. Andrea defines what psychological safety is and is not, then she shares several strategies for how we can communicate psychological safety. There are mindsets to adopt, behaviors to action, and words to say to communicate psychological safety.   RESOURCES   Psychological Safety Recommended resources from Professor Amy Edmondson: https://amycedmondson.com/recommended-resources/ NYTimes on Project Aristotle: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/magazine/what-google-learned-from-its-quest-to-build-the-perfect-team.html HBR on Psychological Safety: https://hbr.org/2017/08/high-performing-teams-need-psychological-safety-heres-how-to-create-it https://hbr.org/2021/04/what-psychological-safety-looks-like-in-a-hybrid-workplace PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-psychological-safety-in-the-workplace/id152022135?i=1000428229584   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-6340-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-6340 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-6340 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-6340-0.panel-no-style, #pg-6340-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-6340-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-6340-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-6340-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-6340 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-6340 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-6340 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #104 Communicating Psychological Safety appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Communicating with precision improves comprehension, recall, persuasion, and likeability! Whether it’s verbal or written, clear and concise communication is appreciated by others. Learn three strategies you can employ to communicate with precision.   RESOURCES   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea   THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-6338-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-6338 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-6338 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-6338-0.panel-no-style, #pg-6338-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-6338-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-6338-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-6338-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-6338 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-6338 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-6338 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #103 Communicating with PRECISION appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you have Communication Skills questions? Listen to Andrea answer 12 communication skills questions from a live Q&A event hosted by FishBowl. Learn how to handle a difficult boss, communication tips for introverts, ideas for how to network and secure a new job, and more!   RESOURCES   FishBowl https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Andrea on Fishbowl – https://www.fishbowlapp.com/fb/andrea-wojnicki Maye Samoiel https://www.linkedin.com/in/maye-samoiel-cpa-cica-cfe-ambci/   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter LinkedIn Linkedin bi-weekly communication skills newsletter: “Talking About Talk” TRANSCRIPT   Welcome to talk about talk episode #102. This episode is different from any other talk about talk episode you’ve ever heard. You’re going to hear a recording of a live Q&A that I did a few months ago. You’re going to hear my unscripted answers to unscripted questions about everything from how to deal with a difficult boss, to how to improve your communication if you’re a shy introvert, to lots of networking advice, including what to say when you’re re-entering the workforce after mat leave!, and how to ask for feedback This Q&A was recorded live from The Fishbowl app. Have you heard of Fishbowl? Fishbowl is a platform for professionals where they can have honest career conversations. You access Fishbowl from your phone and you can choose from thousands of Industry, Community or Company Bowls (or Groups) to have honest conversations with other verified professionals that are working in roles and industries similar to your own. The conversations on the Fishbowl app are in the form of questions and answers. You post a Q to a bowl and random fishbowl members will type their answers. It’s an incredibly supportive environment. They also have these live verbal “Ask an Executive Coach” Q&A sessions, which is where the content for this episode came from. My friend, an ambitious and impressive young leader named May Samoiel. Invited me to participate in one of these Fishbowl live Q&As.. Maye is a dedicated forensic accountant and consultant by day and in her spare time, she’s also a Community Leader on the Fishbowl app. When Maye asked me to do this, I jumped at the chance. And I’m glad I did. It was great fun and I had the opportunity to hear real communication skills Qs from a live audience of over 750 professionals. Yah. SO there were well over 750 FishBowl members in attendance, raising Qs, which Maye moderated and asked me. Live. It turned out so well that I asked the Fishbowl folks if I could get a copy of the audio file so I could turn it into a podcast episode. And VOILA, here we are! A few things you need to know: The audio is definitely comprehensible, but if you hear a few glitches it’s because we aren’t on fancy microphones, its all through our smartphones and via wifi. So there are glitches. But you’ll easily be able to understand everything, Also, you wont hear a summary at the end of this episode, because the answers to each of the Qs are relatively succinct. Like I said, this episode is different from any other. But like other TAT podcast episodes, you can always go to the shownotes for this episode on the TAT.com website and reference relevant links and the transcript there. One last thing: what you’ll hear first here, is my friend Maye giving me a pep talk, then Rachel from FishBowl telling us its time to go live. I thought you might enjoy this peek behind the scenes. Ok – here we go! Hello, Maye. Hi, how are you? I’m so excited. This is totally outside of the norm for me, right? You’re gonna do great. No doubt. I seen your work so I have total confidence gonna be amazing. Thank you for the pep talk Maye. Yes, that’s it. Absolutely. Give it another minute. Welcome, everybody. Welcome, welcome. Okay. So I’ll leave it up to me and I’ll drop down to the bottom. Thank you, Rachel. All right. I see people are joining in. Well, fellow fishbowl members, and especially you Andrea was sneaky. Welcome to our Ask an Executive Coach event. My name is Maye and I have the pleasure to host today’s fishbowl live session. I’m a manager in a consulting firm and a fishbowl leader. But most importantly, I’m very excited because today, we have Andrea Wojnicki with us. You might have heard of Andrea, if you don’t know her yet. She is a Communication Coach and podcaster I talk about talk a learning platform to help ambitious executives improve their communication skills. She earned her doctorate of Business Administration and marketing from Harvard Business School, where she focused on consumer psychology and word of mouth. over her career, Andrea served on the faculty at the University of Toronto where she taught MBA students, she authored several academic papers and HBs cases. And she worked as a brand manager at Kraft. So for the very first

Social media is an effective but under-leveraged tool for communicating our personal brand. Let’s get strategic and learn how. Consider 3 things: WHERE you’re engaging, HOW you’re engaging and WHAT you’re saying. Here’s your opportunity to get updated on social media from an industry expert, Andrew Jenkins, author of “Social Media Marketing for Business.”   RESOURCES   Andrew Jenkins Volterra Digital – https://volterradigital.com Twitter – https://twitter.com/ajenkins LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjjenkins/ Recommendations: TikTok – Corporate humour from Laura Whayley: https://www.tiktok.com/@loewhaley Pivot podcast: https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot BOOK: “Social Media Marketing for Business” – https://volterradigital.com/book/   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Andrea’s LinkedIn post directing people to the “Dove Toxic Influence” film: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andreawojnicki_toxic-influence-a-dove-film-dove-self-esteem-activity-6925788696591921153-zwmH? Andrea’s LinkedIn Post about the Japanese Olympic Official’s disparaging (and incorrect!) remarks about women: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andreawojnicki_tokyo-olympics-head-thinks-women-talk-too-activity-6763091578274889728-hFkO? Email Andrea Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter LinkedIn LinkedIn bi-weekly communication skills newsletter: “Talking About Talk”     TRANSCRIPT   Alright, here we go with episode #101. We’re into the 2nd 100 episodes now. And I thought a great way to kick off the next 100 episodes would be with another look at social media. Why? Well, its prevalent, social media cannot be ignored. Social media is a great way to network and it’s a great way to learn things. And social media is changing fast. There are new platforms, and new capabilities happening all the time within the platforms themselves. But in my opinion, the MAIN reason why social media is worth our attention it is a fantastic and under leveraged tool for communicating and reinforcing our personal brand. As you probably know, I’m a big fan of purposefully, strategically managing your personal brand. And social media is the perfect tool to help you do that. It’s free, for the most part, it’s accessible, it has massive reach. And yet, most of us don’t take the time to think about how to leverage social media as a tool to communicate our personal brand. It’s not our fault – these platforms were built to put us on autopilot. Do you catch yourself going into autopilot when you’re on social media? I CANT be the only one! Welcome to Talk About Talk episode #101, where we’re turning off autopilot and focusing on our personal social media strategy. Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m the founder of Talk About Talk, and I’m your communication coach. If you’re an ambitious executive with a growth mindset, looking to advance your career, then you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like personal branding, storytelling, confidence, and yes, social media. And if you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find tons of resources to help you, including the new online course on Personal Branding, as well as 1-on-1 coaching, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly communication-skills newsletter. Please go sign up for that newsletter if you haven’t already – you’ll find it all at talkabouttalk.com. In this episode, you’ll hear from an expert who’s dedicated his career to social media. My friend Andrew Jenkins, author of the recently published book. Social media marketing for business. I’ll leave a link to the book in the shownotes. Yes, it’s Social Media Marketing for Business. But I have to say, whether you manage social media for your business or whether you’re focused on social media for yourself, for your personal account, I promise you’ll learn lots here. Let’s get into it. I’m going to, briefly introduce Andrew. Then we’ll get straight into the interview and at the end, as always, I’m going to summarize with key learnings. Three key learnings, actually. Of course! So you can keep doing whatever you’re doing. As our guest Andrew says, one of the reasons podcasts are so popular is I can’t watch a YouTube channel while I’m walking the dog. But I can listen to a podcast! So whether you’re walking the dog, driving a car, or making dinner. There’s no need to take notes ’cause I do that for you. You’re welcome. OK, let me introduce Andrew. Andrew Jenkins runs Volterra, a professional services firm specializing in social media and social selling strategies. Based in Toronto, Canada, he was formerly the Head of Social Media Strategy for Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and has worked with firms in North America and Europe, including CIBC, Rogers, Bell Canada, InfoSpace an

Andrea’s top 3 communication insights after 100 episodes of the Talk About Talk podcast. These are the under-rated insights that Andrea encourages us to focus on, regardless of your profession or seniority. 1.) Keep it short. 2.) It’s not about you. 3.) Adopt a growth mindset. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST   RESOURCES   3 Big Thank Yous: Brian Campbell – audio & video producer at Content Consortium Andre Carneiro – digital marketer and Google Ads consultant at The Agency Sharon Mah-Gin – executive recruiter at Executive Search Alliance Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter LinkedIn Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #100 Andrea’s Top 3 Communication Insights appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Are you a Sage Leader? Sage leaders are inclusive, they are mentally fit, and they listen. Sage leaders are exceptional communicators. Learn how to communicate as a sage leader from executive coach Angie Alexander. RESOURCES   Angie Alexander LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-alexander-yyc/ Instagram @sagecoachangie Clubhouse @angieayyc – weekly Mental Fitness & Sage Leadership room in the Thought Leadership Branding Club – Thursday at 8amMST, 10amEST   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Email Andrea Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter LinkedIn   TRANSCRIPT   I have another Q for you. I know I’ve been asking you a lot of questions lately, but here’s a new one. Are you a sage leader? Do you even know what a sage leader is? When I first heard the term Sage leader, I thought. I know it’s a good thing, but I’m not quite sure what it is or what a sage leader does. Well, That’s exactly why we’re here right now. In the next 30 minutes. You’re going to learn not only what a sage leader is, but how you can communicate like a sage leader. Let’s do this. Welcome to Talk About Talk episode #99, (YES 99!) where we’re focusing on communicating as a sage leader. In this episode, you’re going to hear from Executive coach Angie Alexander, who coaches executives on Sage leadership. at the end of this episode. I’m going to summarize with three things that you can keep in mind that you can start doing right now to ensure ensure that you are communicating as a stage leader. Are you ready? p Before I go any further, let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m the founder of Talk About Talk, and I’m your communication coach. If you’re an ambitious executive with a growth mindset, looking to advance your career, then you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like storytelling, confidence, networking, and yes, communication skills for leaders. These are the skills that will take you from a strong B+ in your career to an A+. And if you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find online courses, corporate workshops, 1-on-1 coaching with me, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly communication-skills newsletter. I really hope you’ll go to the website and sign up for the free weekly communication skills training newsletter. So welcome to Talk About Talk episode number 99, focused on SAGE LEADERSHIP. I’m really excited to introduce you to my friend, executive coach Angie Alexander. Who focuses? Her coaching. On helping executives become sage leaders. Gosh, that sounds like something I’d like to become. I don’t know about you. Let’s get into it. I’m going to, briefly introduce Angie. Then we’ll get straight into the interview and at the end, as always, I’m going to summarize with key learnings. So you can keep doing whatever you’re doing. Whether you’re going for a walk. Whether you’re driving the car. Whether you’re doing housework or whether you’re just lying on the couch. There’s no need to take notes ’cause I do that for you. You’re welcome. OK, let me introduce Angie Alexander. Angie is a Certified Mental Fitness Coach with skills in organizational effectiveness, facilitation, decision analysis, process design & improvement, change management and project management. She has a passion for bringing teams together to work more effectively, make better decisions, be more innovative and think more strategically. Angie’s “people skills are her super power. But wheat makes Angie stand part is that she can also talk technical stuff too. She’s a Professional Engineer with over 20 years experience in the Western Canadian oil & gas industry. And she earned her Engineering degree from McGill. Lately she’s been coaching executives, many of whom are also engineers, and she also hosts a weekly Mental Fitness & Sage Leadership room in the Thought Leadership Branding Club on the ClubHouse app. If you want to check that out or connect with her, all her coordinates are in the shownotes for this episode. Today, we’re fortunate to have her here to share her thoughts on communication skills for sage leaders.   INTERVIEW (unedited) Thank you so much, Angie for joining us here today to talk about communication skills for leaders. Thanks for having me. I’m really excited to be here. Me too. Okay. My first question for you is, what communication skills do you think set apart the most effective leaders versus less effective leaders? You know, so many leaders think they’re good communicators. Because they tell people stuff, right? They tell them. And I think effective leaders think a little bit about their audience, and they engage their audience, they engage their team, and it’s not just about a tell, it’s abou

Personal Branding is important, yet it never seems urgent. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares 3 specific reasons why we should all take the time and effort to develop our personal brand, plus she shares a variety of resources to help you develop your personal brand: a new online course, podcast episodes, newsletter blogs, and more. RESOURCES   LEARN: Online Course 5 Steps to Nail Your Personal Brand – reveal your superpowers, articulate your strengths, and introduce yourself with confidence! Learn at your own pace and get 25% off with the code TALK25   LISTEN: Podcast Episodes #84 Strategic Principles of Personal BrandING Before you start promoting your Personal Brand, you need to articulate what it is! Learn the 3 strategic principles of Personal Branding, plus the most common mistake that people make when crafting their Personal Brand. #71 Personal BrandING, AUTHENTICITY & TMI How can we be authentic without sharing TMI? How can we be transparent, without appearing unprofessional? Copywriter and messaging strategist Tom Megginson encourages us to be authentic and focus on our audience. Code-switching and filtering are 2 ways to maintain authenticity without compromising professionalism. #77 Personal BrandING: Reinforcing your Personal Brand with Implicit Communication Personal branding is more than just the words we say about ourselves. Learn to reinforce your personal brand through consistent implicit communication, ranging from your personal style, possessions, affiliations, how you show up for meetings, and more. #68 Communicating Your Personal Brand ONLINE Actionable advice on how to communicate your personal brand online, including 3 KEY PRINCIPLES of personal branding, plus instructions for how to UPDATE, PARTICIPATE and MONITOR your personal brand online. #90 DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: Leadership & Your Personal Brand Have you been told it’s time to start “demonstrating leadership”? Learn 5 ways to communicate your leadership potential and make leadership an integral part of your personal brand. You can create thought leadership, demonstrate people leadership, you can talk leadership, and more.   READ: Newsletters Strategic Principles of Personal Branding Developing Your Personal Brand 5 Insights to Strengthen Your Personal Brand Personal Branding – Who Am I? Personal Branding – Navigating the Authenticity-TMI Tension Update your personal brand online – 10 steps Your Online Personal Brand Reinforcing your Personal Brand with Implicit Communication Personality Tests   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – TalkAboutTalk.com Free Newsletter LinkedIn ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5908-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5908 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5908 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5908-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5908-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5908-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5908-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5908-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5908 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5908 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5908 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #98 The Power Of PERSONAL BRANDING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Your Personal Style provides an opportunity to communicate your Personal Brand. People often see you before they hear a word you say! Learn a technique to help you define and cultivate your Personal Style, plus a simple tip to help you decide what clothing to buy and what to leave in the store. Thank you to Anne V. Muhlethaler for her valuable advice.   RESOURCES   Anne V. Muhlethaler AVM luxury brand consulting – https://avm.consulting/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-v-muhlethaler/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/ Out of the Clouds podcast: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/74-mindfulness-with-anne-muhlethaler/   Recommendations BOOKS: DELIVERING HAPPINESS by Tony Hsieh – https://amzn.to/3K0kjYH PEAK MIND by Amishi Jha – https://amzn.to/3vk3WlI DIFFERENCE by Bernadette Jiwa – https://amzn.to/3LYOLEp Jack Kornfield – https://jackkornfield.com/podcasts-heart-wisdom/ Esther Perel – https://www.estherperel.com/   Podcast Episodes OUT OF THE CLOUDS Anne’s Interview of Andrea – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/out-of-the-clouds/dr-andrea-wojnicki-on-hi_eog7VRbD/ Talk About Talk #74 MINDFULNESS Practicing our Communication Skills with Anne Muhlethaler – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/74-mindfulness-with-anne-muhlethaler/ Talk About Talk #16 Talking Fashion & Style with Toronto Fashion Week’s Carolyn Quinn – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/16-s2-talking-fashion-style-with-toronto-fashion-weeks-carolyn-quinn/ TRANSCRIPT   Here’s a Q for you: DO you have a “personal style”? That’s a hard one, isn’t it? Let’s try an easier Q. What’s your favourite color? What colour is your personal favourite? Anyone who knows me. Knows my personal favourite colour is turquoise. Without Question. But what if you asked a fashionista? Say renowned fashion designer and STYLE ICON Coco Chanel? What would she say? According to Coco Chanel: “The best color in the whole world… is the one that looks good on you.” I love that. Welcome to Talk About Talk episode #97, where we’re focusing on Personal Style & your Personal Brand. In this episode, you’re going to hear from someone who’s worked in the fashion business for decades about how to cultivate your personal style. You’re going to learn an exercise you can try to help you figure out your personal style. You’re going to learn a hack for how to decide whether you should buy something or not when you’re in a clothing store, and you also learn what elements to think about with regard to your Personal Style – beyond just your clothes! Why does this all matter? Because your personal style has a significant impact on your personal brand. Oftentimes, people SEE you before they HEAR a word that comes outta your mouth. Your personal style matters. Your personal style is a significant factor in how you communicate your personal brand. A quick primer on personal branding. Your PB is what people say and think about you when youre not in the room. It’s your identity or your reputation. And certainly, you can control, or at least influence your personal brand. You can strategically manage it. ONE way to do so is through your personal style. Before I go any further, let me introduce myself. I’m your communication coach, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). I’m obsessed with communication, and lately I spend a lot of time coaching executives and running workshops on personal branding, in particular. If you happen to be an ambitious executive with a growth mindset, looking to advance your career, then you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication skills topics like storytelling, confidence, networking, and yes, personal branding. These are the skills that will take you from a strong B+ in your career to an A+. And if you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find corporate workshops, 1-on-1 coaching with me, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly communication-skills newsletter. I really hope you’ll go to the website and sign up for the free weekly communication skills training newsletter. So welcome to Talk About Talk episode number 97, focused on personal style and your personal brand. Recently, when I’ve been coaching some impressive executives on their personal brand, a few of my clients have asked me – point blank – what they should wear. One marketing executive with a vivacious personality and a personal brand to match, asked me what she should wear. At the time, she was wearing a boring black suit jacket with a beige shirt underneath. No accessories that I could see. Lovely hair. I suggested she go with bold accessories or colours to reinforce her bold personal brand. I also made a note to myself: I NEED TO TALK TO ANNE! Who’s Anne? Well, you’re about to meet her. And you’ll love her, I promise. Amongst other things in Anne’s impressive bio, she worked at Christian Louboutin – arguabl

Body language is a significant element in our communication. Here’s a 3-point body language scan to help you optimize both how you are perceived and how you feel. Perhaps you’re not sure what to do with your hands? Or perhaps you catch yourself slouching and your mind is wandering. Think: “3-Point Body Language Scan!” Suddenly, you’re engaged, credible, and enthusiastic. THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5847-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5847 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5847 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5847-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5847-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5847-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5847-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5847-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5847 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5847 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5847 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #96 The 3 Point BODY LANGUAGE Scan appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Andrea interviews leadership communication expert Judith Humphrey (part 2). Learn about imposter syndrome, communication differences between men and women, effective self-promotion, the leaders’ script, when we should apologize, and what to do when your boss suggests it’s time to demonstrate leadership. This is part 2 of a two-part feature (ep. 94 & 95) on “Taking the Stage: Communication skills for Leaders.”   RESOURCES Judith Humphrey WEBSITE: – judithhumphrey.com LinkedIn & Twitter: @judith_humphrey Instagram: judithhumphrey_ Books Speaking as a Leader by Judith Humphrey Impromptu: Leading in the Moment by Judith Humphrey Taking the Stage by Judith Humphrey Chatter by Ethan Kross Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ TRANSCRIPT (unedited) INTRODUCTION Greetings and welcome to Talk About Talk episode #95, focused on TAKING THE STAGE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR LEADERS. I’m your communication coach, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). Are you an ambitious executive with a growth mindset, looking to advance your career? Well, you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication-skills-topics like personal branding, confidence, and networking. This is the critically important stuff they don’t teach you in school. And if you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find online corporate training, 1-on-1 coaching with me, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly communication-skills newsletter. I really hope you’ll go to the website and sign up for the free weekly communication skills training newsletter. But you can choose what works for you! Welcome to Talk About Talk episode number 95. This is the second of a two-part focus on TAKING THE STAGE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR LEADERS, where I interviewed communication guru Judith Humphrey, founder of The Humphrey Group. If you haven’t listened to episode 94 yet, I encourage you to listen to that first. But this episode really is to good stuff. You’re going to hear the second part of my conversation with Judith, and then you’re going to hear my summary. I’ll summarize for you new ways to think about things like self-promotion, imposter syndrome, apologizing, and communication differences between men and women., Yes, we’re gonna get into stereotypes! Are you ready? OK. We left off with Judith’s summary of her Leaders’ Script. Do you remember what it was? 4 dimensions. The grabber, proofpoint or main message, structure or supporting points, and last, the all-important call to action.   INTERVIEW …really when you think about it, that call to action, is translating your leadership message into activity is something that has consequences. So I found it to be very powerful. People really love it. I encourage my clients when they’re going into meetings to think about what the what the meeting objective is, and then also what their personal objective is. And it’s not that they’re necessarily at odds, but it’s about being mindful about, here’s, here’s kind of the objective that we all share. And then, personally, this is the part that’s really important to me. So I think, actually having that mindset in the back of your mind, and then applying this framework also might might be very effective. And you could, you could, at the very end, when you do a call to action, you could relate it to the meeting objective, for example, but then also make sure that your personal objective is, is accommodated. So it’s also going to be prominent in my next book, which is the job seeker script. Ah, when you think about the job seeking process, it’s a series of events. But another way of looking at it, it’s just a series of scripts, you need a script for your elevator pitch, if you should pass by somebody. Yeah. You need a script for your networking conversations. Yeah. For your resume, for your cover letter for your interview scripts for it for your answers to questions in the interview, and even for your post interview discussion about salary. So the book will cover all those scripts. So are they scripts? Or are they frameworks? Like, are you actually memorizing what you’re saying? Or? That’s a good question? I believe that the more you can write down what you’re going to say the better. Okay, so there are frameworks in the sense that the words come from the job seeker, I don’t provide the words, I provide the framework, the leader script provides a framework and it provides the template, but it forces people to structure what they’re saying. So that they make a point that they really tell their story in a way that’s powerful narrative. And do so at ever

Andrea interviews leadership communication expert Judith Humphrey. Learn about imposter syndrome, communication differences between men and women, effective self-promotion, the leaders’ script, when we should apologize, and what to do when your boss suggests you need to demonstrate leadership. This is part 1 of a two-part feature (ep. 94 & 95) on “Taking the Stage: Communication Skills for Leaders.” RESOURCES Judith Humphrey WEBSITE: – judithhumphrey.com LinkedIn & Twitter: @judith_humphrey Instagram: judithhumphrey_ Books Speaking as a Leader by Judith Humphrey Impromptu: Leading in the Moment by Judith Humphrey Taking the Stage by Judith Humphrey Chatter by Ethan Kross     Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   TRANSCRIPT   INTRODUCTION Greetings and welcome to Talk About Talk. I’m your communication coach, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). Today we’re focusing on “Taking the stage: communication skills for leaders.” Taking the stage is the name of one of the books written by our guest for this episode, communications skills guru Judith Humphrey. I met Judith over a year ago on LinkedIn. Yes, I practice what I preach. I was networking on social media. Imagine! Given our common focus on communication skills, our paths crossed many times on LinkedIn. We started chatting. Then we realized that we live less than a kilometre away from each other in Toronto, Canada. She took the time to hand deliver a few of her books to my house! I devoured them. Then – I emailed her and invited her out for lunch. Judith was so generous with her insights and advice, that I asked her if I could interview her for this TalkAboutTalk podcast. And – here we are! I have to warn you, this episode is dense. My conversation with Judith was so full of learning – that I decided to split it into two episodes. This is good news – You’re going to learn a lot – I promise! You’re going to learn Judith’s metaphor for the impostor Here’s a hint. It’s a little character that sits on your shoulder. You’re also going to learn a simple script for You’re going to learn about the positive and the negative side of self-promotion. You’re going to learn how we should think about When to apologize and when not to apologize. You’re gonna learn some of the differences, yes, the stereotypes, regarding how men communicate versus how women And a whole lot more. So much more, in fact. that I decided to split this conversation, this interview into two episodes, as I said. Here’s how it’s going to work. I’m going to introduce Judith to you now. And then you’ll hear the first half of the interview. Then the next episode, episode number 95, will include the second half of our conversation, followed by my summary. As always, you don’t need to take notes. Because I do that for you. If you go to talkabouttalk.com, click on podcasts and then shownotes, you’ll see everything right there. A beautiful, concise summary. Links to all the references – books, articles, social media handles, and so on. And then also the full transcript of our conversation. While you’re checking out talkabouttalk.com, I encourage you to subscribe to the free communication skills newsletter. It’s free, and it’s like getting free communication skills coaching from me in your inbox once a week. You can sign up quickly and easily on the TalkAboutTalk.com website, where you’ll also find the shownotes and the archive of past episodes. So as I always say, just keep doing whatever you’re doing. Making dinner. Walking the dog. Or just lying on the couch. You don’t have to lift a finger to take notes because I do that for you. Alright, let me introduce Judith Humphrey. Judith is a communications expert and Founder of The Humphrey Group, a pioneer in the field of leadership communications. She established The Humphrey Group in 1988 and today the firm works with clients globally, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Mexico City. The Humphrey Group has a broad range of programs for leaders, including Taking the Stage® the firm’s landmark program for women, which has been offered to over half a billion women around the world, in five languages and on all continents. Judith is the author of three books: Speaking as a Leader: How to Lead Every Time You Speak; Taking the Stage: How Women Can Speak Up, Stand Out, and Succeed; and Impromptu: Leading in the Moment. You can find these books in the shownotes for this episode. Judith is also a keynote speaker and a regular columnist for Fast Company, with over 100 published articles to her name. She’s now writing her fourth book.   INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT (u

THREE is a powerful number that we can use to improve our communication. 3 makes things easier to understand and easier to recall. 3 is balanced and substantive, but not overwhelming. Consider the power of 3 in your communication, whether you’re categorizing, listing, highlighting, influencing, ranking or creating a framework. Make 3 your default. RESOURCES   References THINK AGAIN by Adam Grant TALK LIKE TED by Carmine Gallo NYTimes “1, 2, 3” Schoolhouse Rock “3 is a magic number”: Threes in the Bible   Prime numbers Fermat prime: Fn = 2n + 1, where n=1, then F1 = 21 + 1 = 3 Mersenne prime: Mn = 2n – 1, where n=2, then 22 – 1 = 3   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5648-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5648 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5648 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5648-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5648-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5648-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5648-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5648-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5648 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5648 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5648 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #93 The Power of THREE appeared first on Talk About Talk.

NETWORKS: We all want a strong network, but most of us hate networking. Jamie Millar of SkyBridge shares tips for building a strong network, options for how to curate your LinkedIn connections, and why we should distinguish between networks and networking. RESOURCES   James Millar LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-millar-3033/ SkyBridge & Associates – https://skybridge.associates/ Newsletter Recommendations: Seth Godin – https://seths.blog/ Scott Galloway – https://www.profgalloway.com/ Ryan Craig – https://gapletter.com/ Networking Episodes with Sharon Mah-Gin #45: NETWORKING – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/45-networking/ #67: ONLINE NETWORKING – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/67-online-networking-with-sharon-mah-gin/ Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Transcribed by https://otter.ai Jamie, thank you so much for joining us here today to talk about the power of networks. Well, it’s great to be here and I appreciate the invitation. Let’s kick this off by starting with some vocabulary. I would love it if you’d start by sharing with the listeners, your take on the difference between networking, and networks. Sure what I think this is a common misunderstanding. And I think that a lot of people confuse the noun and the verb, right? So the noun, network is very different from the verb networking. And I think, you know, if you think about networking, it’s it’s in many ways what we all hate. Right? There’s an element of superficiality is sort of transactional. There’s a whiff of desperation, oftentimes associated with networking, and you sort of want something from somebody, right? It’s a very pleasant experience. Nobody likes to do it. No one likes to be networked. That’s entirely different from the noun, a network. And I think everybody, certainly anyone had any amount of professional success would agree that a strong network is in many ways critical to their success. And so we all want a need a strong network, nobody wants to network, right? No one wants the verb everyone wants to noun. And really, I focus primarily in the work I do on the noun. So you said, we don’t like to be networked. And it feels very transactional. But can you elaborate a little bit more on? Why do we hate networking? I guess it comes back to no one wants to be sold, right? You know, it’s like everyone wants to buy something no one wants to be sold. And I think there’s an element with a lot of networking of, I’m going to interact with you because I want something from you, I want you to buy something from me, whether it’s financial transaction or some other kind of transaction, which I just think for a lot of people kind of puts their guard up, I think people miss trust it really a strong network is based on a foundation of trust. And in many ways, networking is the opposite. You know, what it’s saying is, you know, frankly, we’re gonna get married on the first date. I don’t know you at all. And yet, I want something from you, whether it’s your business card, or your phone number, let’s get lunch. And there’s sort of this air, like I said, of, you know, authenticity and kind of a transactional spirit that I think just most people find doesn’t really resonate. And and so I think that’s really the problem with networking and and how many people really want to go to a networking event, what people want is the end result of that. I think everybody wants a good network. And people, for variety reasons think that networking is the only way to develop a strong network. I’m not persuaded that’s true. Right? At least not interested in networking. Yeah. Okay. So it’s not like networking is the antecedent to the output, or the result of having a big or a strong network, which actually relates to another question I wanted to ask. But I want to share this quote that I heard of yours, where you said, there’s a power of peer networks to serve as both a source of community as well as a distinctive way to engage with key stakeholders. Yeah, so is this community and this access, really the two main benefits of a network? I think so this is not just a professional community in any community, right? This is the communities we live in. These are alumni communities we might belong to this is any community that we might belong to, I think it provides a sense of certainly trust, right, there’s a foundation of trust. And embedded in that I think there’s a sense of reciprocity, there’s information sharing, there’s a degree of sort of collaboration. You know, I think, u

The best of Talk About Talk, including the top 3 most downloaded podcast episodes of 2021, 3 insights we learned, and 3 communication goals for 2022. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST RESOURCES   Books & Podcast Episodes “Talk Like Ted” by Carmine Gallo #58: Communicate with CONFIDENCE – Mental Preparation #86: Introductions – How to INTRODUCE Yourself #75: LEADERSHIP – Communicate Like a Boss with Jill Nykoliation   Jill Nykoliation & Andrea Wojnicki   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/  THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #91 The BEST OF Talk About Talk – top 3 appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Have you been told it’s time to start “demonstrating leadership”? Learn 5 ways to communicate your leadership potential and make leadership an integral part of your personal brand. You can create thought leadership, demonstrate people leadership, you can talk leadership, and more. RESOURCES   Podcast Episodes #52 – Communication Skills of Effective Leaders – with executive coach Heather Stark #58 – The 4P’s of Mentally Preparing to Communicate with Confidence #59 – The A.B.C.D.E.’s of Confidence in the Moment #83 – Let’s Talk Imposter Syndrome #75 – Leadership: Communicate Like a Boss! – with Jill Nykoliation, CEO Juniper Park\TBWA  Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/  THANKS for LISTENING. Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5380-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5380 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5380 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5380-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5380-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5380-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5380-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5380-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5380 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5380 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5380 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5380-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5380 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5380 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5380-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5380-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5380-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5380-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5380-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5380 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5380 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5380 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #90 DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: Leadership & Your Personal Brand appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you like the sound of your voice? Can your voice be improved? Do you have an accent? In this interview with voice expert Judith Weinman, you’ll learn 5 things you can do to optimize the sound of your voice, how to leverage your voice in terms of your personal brand, and all about accents. RESOURCES   JUDITH WEINMAN Accent on Speech: www.accentjweinman.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Judith recommends: Podcast: Lexicon Valley, hosted John H. McWhorter Ludmila Praslova, Organizational Psychologist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludmila-praslova Other Resources Talk About Talk #2 “Using Your Voice”with opera singer Bradley Christensen Talk About Talk #43 “Posture and Breathing” with Dr. Nadine Kelly, YogiMD Book: How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do – And What It Says About You, by Katherine D. Kinzler Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   TRANSCRIPT “ our voice reveals who we are, who we think we are, perhaps, who we’re trying to be, and even who we’re trying not to be. It’s a reflection of our personal history, and experiences, where we grew up our culture, and other factors. And in a moment, it can reflect our confidence level, our energy level, and our overall comfort in the given situation.” Greetings and welcome to Talk About Talk. I’m your communication coach, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (please call me Andrea!). Welcome to Talk About Talk episode number 89. Today we’re talking about YOUR VOICE. Our voice is critical to what and how we’re communicating, but many of us don’t spend a lot of time and energy focused on our voice. Well, we should, and that’s why we’re here. Are you an ambitious executive with a growth mindset, looking to advance your career? Well, you’re in the right place. At Talk About Talk, we focus on communication-skills-topics like personal branding, confidence, networking, and yes, your voice. This is the important stuff they don’t teach you in school. That’s ok though, because I got your back. If you check out the TalkAboutTalk.com website, you’ll find online corporate training, 1-on-1 coaching with me, the archive of this bi-weekly podcast, and the free weekly communication-skills newsletter. I really hope you’ll go to the website and sign up for the free weekly communication skills training newsletter. But you can choose what works for you! OK – I’m really excited to introduce my guest Judith Wineman. I met Judy on LinkedIn recently, and I’m so glad we connected! Judy is a corporate Speech, Voice and Communications Trainer at her Manhattan firm called “Accent On Speech.” In this interview, youll learn how to leverage your voice in terms of your personal brand, all about accents, a list of 5 things you can do to optimize the sound of your voice, and more! Let’s get into this interview now. I’m going to briefly introduce Judy, and then you’ll hear my interview of her. Then at the end, I’ll summarize the key learnings. So as always, you don’t need to take notes, because I summarize everything for you at the end of the episode. And you can always access the printable episode shownotes on the talkabouttalk.com website. So, while you’re listening, you can just keep doing whatever you’re doing – driving or walking or housework, or hanging out on the couch. You don’t have to lift a finger to take notes because I do that for you. You’re welcome. OK – Judy. Judith Weinman is communications trainer and speech/language pathologist based in New York City, where she specializes in improving speech and communication skills, public speaking/meeting skills, accent modification, enhancing the voice, inter- and intra-office communication issues, as well as writing skills. She has over 25 years experience as a licensed speech/language therapist and working with individuals, groups, and corporations such as Bloomberg, IBM, and Citibank to function more successfully and harmoniously, through addressing communication barriers that can impede progress. She has a BA in linguistics, an MA in communicative disorders, and she’s also had theatrical training in terms of voice, singing, acting and movement. Yes, she has a fantastic voice. ANDREA: Thank you so much, Judy, for joining us here today to talk about the sound of our voices. JUDITH: Thank you, it’s a pleasure to be here, ANDREA: I have to admit to you just right out of the gates that I am feeling so self conscious about my voice speaking. I don’t particularly love or hate my voice, it’s kind of, I guess I’m neutral about it. And I wouldn’t say that I’m self aware of my communication in general, just given what I do for a living, but talking to you, I’m smooth. JUDITH: Oh, oh, that’s so

Do you want to be a better listener? Yes, you can learn to listen! Learn tactical strategies to help you become a better listener, reasons why listening is so difficult, and the 3 levels of listening. RESOURCES   LISTENING Podcast Episodes LISTENING with legal veteran Norm Bacal Communication Skills of Effective Leaders with Heather Stark Am I an Introvert or an Extrovert? Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5204-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5204 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5204 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5204-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5204-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5204-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5204-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5204-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5204 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5204 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5204 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5204-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5204 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5204 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5204-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5204-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5204-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5204-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5204-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5204 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5204 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5204 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #88 The Power of LISTENING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

How to introduce others: The do’s & don’ts of formally introducing a speaker or a guest, plus how to introduce or connect two people. RESOURCES   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Episode 86 – INTRODUCTIONS – How to Introduce Yourself Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20minconsult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Image: Unsplash @ krispaparo THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk.   @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-5187-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-5187 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-5187 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-5187-0.panel-no-style, #pg-5187-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-5187-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-5187-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-5187-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-5187 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-5187 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-5187 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #87 INTRODUCTIONS: How to Introduce & Connect Others appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Introducing yourself shouldn’t be something you dread. Learn a 3-point self-introduction framework (not a script!) plus 4 general tips for introducing yourself effectively. Introducing yourself is a rare opportunity to highlight your personal brand! RESOURCES   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20minconsult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #86 INTRODUCTIONS – How to Introduce Yourself appeared first on Talk About Talk.

What is jargon? Learn about buzzwords, corporate jargon and “big words,” including why we use these words, their impact (it’s not always negative!) and how we can learn to avoid jargon. Words matter!   JARGON RESOURCES Annoying business buzzwords: https://www.trustradius.com/buyer-blog/annoying-business-buzzwords Annoying Buzzwords: https://fortune.com/2021/07/07/most-annoying-buzzwords-2021/ https://www.trustradius.com/buyer-blog/annoying-business-buzzwords Political Jargon: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-39418204 Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20minconsult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/  THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]  ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #85 WATCH YOUR JARGON – WORDS MATTER appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Strategic Principles of PERSONAL BRANDING: Before you start promoting your Personal Brand, you need to articulate what it is! Learn the 3 strategic principles of Personal Branding, plus the most common mistake that people make when crafting their Personal Brand. PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL BRANDING RESOURCES   Podcast Episodes #77 PERSONAL BRANDING: Reinforcing your Personal Brand with Implicit Communication #71 PERSONAL BRANDING, AUTHENTICITY & TMI with Tom Megginson #68 Communicating Your PERSONAL BRAND ONLINE #9 RE-IMAGINING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND – with CEO & team performance expert Michael Boydell Newsletters 10 Steps to update your personal brand online Developing Your Personal Brand ONLINE Personal Brand Personal Branding: Navigating the Authenticity-TMI Tension 5 Insights to Strengthen Your PERSONAL BRAND Reinforcing your Personal Brand with Implicit Communication Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20minconsult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #84 Strategic Principles of PERSONAL BRANDING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you suffer from IMPOSTER SYNDROME? Most of us do! Learn exactly what imposter syndrome is, how to avoid or alleviate imposter syndrome, and some good news: how the discourse (talk) about imposter syndrome has evolved. RESOURCES   IMPOSTER SYNDROME “The 4 Ps of Preparing to Communicate with Confidence” Talk About Talk podcast episode #59 – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/58-communicate-with-confidence-mental-preparation/ “The ABCDEs of Communicating with Confidence in the Moment” Talk About Talk podcast episode #59 – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/59-communicate-with-confidence-in-the-moment/ Natalie Portman’s commencement speech – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDaZu_KEMCY Psychologists Clance & Imes research – https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women.pdf EVERYONE suffers from imposter syndrome! – https://hbr.org/2016/07/everyone-suffers-from-imposter-syndrome-heres-how-to-handle-it Changing toxic work environments – https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome. “Confidence doesn’t equal competence.” – https://hbr.org/2013/08/why-do-so-many-incompetent-men Men including Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz – https://hbr.org/2013/08/why-do-so-many-incompetent-men Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Free 20minconsult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #83 Let’s Talk IMPOSTER SYNDROME appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Introvert or extrovert – which one are you? Learn 3 common misconceptions about the introvert/extrovert scale and how to leverage this personality dimension to help you manage your energy and your relationships with others. RESOURCES   Introvert vs Extrovert INC magazine – https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/are-you-shy-or-introverted-science-says-this-is-1-primary-difference.html Forbes – https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2015/09/10/6-facts-you-should-know-about-introverts-that-have-significant-leadership-implications/#390621e2182d FastCompany – https://www.fastcompany.com/90232763/5-things-youre-getting-wrong-about-extroverts “QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain https://amzn.to/3hlu7Rt Personality tests Myers-Briggs MBTI – http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/extraversion-or-introversion.htm?bhcp=1 personality test: https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/spokaLTFBEADL9JnMd7njgJd96nyp7YNgICG2tlJWifcI7GP.pdf wiki page: extraversion/introversion Big 5 Personality Test https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Profanity (clean version) – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/23s2-clean-profanity-talking-taboo-with-linguistics-professor-darin-flynn/ Profanity (explicit version) – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/23s2-explicit-profanity-talking-taboo-with-linguistics-professor-darin-flynn/ THANKS for READING – and Talk soon! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #82 Am I an INTROVERT or an EXTROVERT? appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Taboo topics are sacred or prohibited based on morals, religion or social norms. Learn how to respond to taboo topics and the significance of context when it comes to taboos. What’s considered taboo depends on the time in history, the generation, the person, the setting, even the medium. People seem to feel more comfortable reading or listening and less comfortable talking about taboos!   TABOO SUMMARY   DEFINITION of TABOO Taboo topics are “unacceptable,” “prohibited,” “disallowed,” and/or “forbidden.” Taboos are words or behaviours that are sacred or prohibited based on morals, religion, or norms. CONTEXT IS KEY FOR TABOOS What’s considered taboo depends on the time in history, the generation, the person, the setting, even the medium. Time in history: Consider how racism evolved from being a taboo topic altogether, to being something that is commonly and explicitly discussed. (Other previously taboo topics: living together or having a child outside of marriage, phone calls after 9pm, girls wearing pants, tattoos, sexuality and particularly LGBTQ+,…) Generations & people: Consider what’s sacred to talk to our kids about vs what’s sacred in conversations with our parents. The setting: Consider what’s sacred to talk about at work versus what’s sacred in conversations at the dinner table. The medium: We might feel more comfortable reading or listening, and less comfortable talking about taboos 20 COMMONLY REFERENCED TABOO TOPICS ABORTION BODILY FUNCTIONS & EXCREMENT CANNIBALISM CO-WORKERS DEATH & DYING FOREIGN POLICY GOSSIP INCEST JOB-CHANGING MARITAL ISSUES MEDICAL/HEALTH PROBLEMS MENTAL HEALTH MONEY PROFANITY POLITICS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS SALARIES SEX & SEXUALITY SOMEONE ELSE’S SPOUSE SUICIDE 4 RESPONSES TO TABOO TOPICS Smile and nod… Call it out Listen and learn Change the subject! RESOURCES   Talk About Talk Podcast Episodes on Taboo Topics Profanity (clean version) – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/23s2-clean-profanity-talking-taboo-with-linguistics-professor-darin-flynn/ Profanity (explicit version) – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/23s2-explicit-profanity-talking-taboo-with-linguistics-professor-darin-flynn/ Personal Branding, Authenticity & TMI (taboo topics across the generations) – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/71-personal-branding-authenticity-tmi/ Youth Mental Health – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/36-youth-mental-health/ Money – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/35-money/ Death & Grieving – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/19s2-supporting-our-grieving-friends-with-psychotherapist-grief-counsellor-andrea-warnick/ Talking to Your Doctor – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/20s2-talking-to-your-doctor-with-north-york-general-hospital-ceo-dr-joshua-tepper/ Other Taboo References Taboo Wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taboo Changing taboo topics: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/social-taboos-_n_5564560 Taboo topics – at work: https://resumeperk.com/blog/top-taboo-topics-you-should-never-discuss-with-colleagues Taboo topics – world: https://resumeperk.com/blog/top-taboo-topics-you-should-never-discuss-with-colleagues Taboo topics – Canada: https://thecanadaguide.com/culture/manners-and-etiquette/ Talking Racism: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FR005362%2F1 https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/lessons/talking-about-race-and-racism https://healthier.stanfordchildrens.org/en/discussing-racism/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/3097072?seq=1 Talking sexuality: https://ok2bme.ca/resources/kids-teens/what-does-lgbtq-mean/ Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ TRANSCRIPT   Can you guess what the most common communication-related topic is that I get questions about from Talk About Talk listeners? This is kind of a trick Q, since this is the TALKING TABOO episode. But No, it’s not taboo topics. It’s confidence! I guess that’s not surprising. People are keen to learn tips to help them elevate their confidence. They want to learn how to get rid of the jitters and appear more confident and credible. But here’s the interesting thing. When I check traffic to the talkabouttalk.com website – there’s a different story. According to Google Analytics, the number one page on the talkabouttalk.com website for organic hits – that’s where people are most likely to land when they come to the talk about talk website? It’s a page called TALKING TABOOS. It’s a link to a newsletter I wrote just over 2 years ago, focusing on taboo topics. Obviously Taboo topics are something that people want to read about. They want to learn about taboo topics. But nobody ever asks me about taboo topics. But t

Podcaster Dave Jackson shares general communication insights for all of us, plus specific advice for podcasters, including the most common mistakes that podcasters make, the ideal length for a podcast, and how to refer to the listeners…   RESOURCES   Podcaster Dave Jackson & The School of Podcasting Profit From Your Podcast book – https://amzn.to/35wIWKf Website: schoolofpodcasting.com Twitter: twitter.com/davejackson Facebook: facebook.com/schoolofpodcasting Instagram: instagram.com/schoolofpodcasting LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/davejackson/ School of Podcasting episode with Andrea focused on Personal Branding Other References Beyond Powerful Radio by Valerie Geller: https://amzn.to/3cPcNBH Make Noise by Eric Nuzum: https://amzn.to/3xtcqEB WE Have Cancer podcast with Lee Silverstein – https://wehavecancershow.com/ Talk About Talk CONFIDENCE episode #58 Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT   Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you, Dave, so much for joining us here to talk about communication skills and what you’ve learned from podcasting. Dave Jackson: Oh, thanks for having me, I’m looking forward to this. AW: Alright, let’s start with what you see as the most common mistakes that podcasters make in terms of their communication. So we’re talking about the basics here. What do you see novice podcasters doing wrong in terms of their communication? DJ: A lot of times, it’ll be an interview, or you’ll have I always call it, you know, three guys in the basement talking about booze or whatever. But the problem is, is the curse of knowledge. And this is where Ernie and Bert know a whole bunch about each other. And they’re all talking about remember that thing with the orange Gatorade, and then the other guys like, hahaha and nobody has a clue what you’re talking about. But they’re having a great time. And I’m like, Look, if you want to have fun in the basement, talk to your friend, by all means, but just don’t look at me and go, Why is my show not growing? And like because nobody knows what you’re talking about. I had one last night where I made it two minutes in before I finally said, That’s enough. And they said something about like, are you Brazilian? And he said no, I’m not Brazilian. And they both just broke out laughing and I’m like, I have no idea why that’s funny. But they can say Oh, dude, the Brazilian thing? Are you kidding me? And I’m like, Yeah, see you, you don’t realize that there’s a whole other group of people out here that don’t know about the Brazilian thing. And they just did two minutes of non stop inside jokes. And I was just like, yeah, that’s, that’s not gonna work. AW: Well, so I’m thinking that maybe if it was Episode 100, and you had a massive following, And you audience shared your inside jokes that might be different, right? DJ: Yeah, yeah, it can be realized, you’re still gonna, there’s always going to be new people that haven’t heard your show. And there, you kind of have your own little inside jokes. There’s a famous radio sports guy that has a whole other lingo with his audience. And that’s kind of half the fun when you first join, you’re kind of asking yourself, like, what does he mean by that? And so you’re kind of intrigued, like, What? What does he mean, a clone, what’s a clone? You know, and you go on and on. So that kind of pulls you into, you’re like, wait, I want to be on the inside, you have this weird fear of missing out going on. But a lot of times, it’s you know, you still have to have some things that I understand, to make me want to get the missing piece of the puzzle. But if they’re just no puzzle pieces, just clueless I’m just I’m clueless on what’s going on, then. Yeah, that’s not gonna work. AW: Yeah, so one of my pet peeves. You know, when I was, I would say, especially when I used to work in strategic brand management, and people, we would be putting forth a brand strategy. And it would end up being about the brand instead of being about the consumer. And so I’m thinking about this, what you just said in that context, it’s like, when podcasters are so myopic, they’re thinking about themselves. They’re not thinking about their audience, right? And, I see people doing it in meetings. I hear people just like you do talking like that when they’re on podcasts. I hear people doing that when they’re interviewing other people, like you’re trying to get

Storytelling can elevate your communication! Learn 4 ways stories are impactful, the important elements of stories, and where to find great stories. Whether you’re giving a speech or presentation, leading a meeting, or teaching, storytelling will connect you with your audience.   RESOURCES Talk About Talk Podcast Episodes Mentioned Telling your Story with Norman Bacal – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/42-telling-your-story-with-norman-bacal/ Storytelling with Harvard Professor & author Jerry Zaltman – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/11-storytelling-with-harvard-professor-author-jerry-zaltman/ Coaching with Elite Camps founder Stephanie Rudnick – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/8-coaching-with-elite-camps-founder-stephanie-rudnick/ Communicating your Personal Brand Online – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/68-communicating-your-personal-brand-online-2/ Communicating with Confidence https://www.talkabouttalk.com/58-communicate-with-confidence-mental-preparation Other References TEDTalk – Sir Ken Robinson on “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” – https://youtu.be/iG9CE55wbtY Research: storytelling, emotions, memory: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EJM-12-2016-0881/full/html storytelling, personal narratives & career trajectories: https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/18-014_3a2938ae-5a6f-4173-b23a-26ed76e6c1e7.pdf Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   THANKS for READING – and Talk soon!   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]     ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk.   @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-4951-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-4951 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-4951 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-4951-0.panel-no-style, #pg-4951-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-4951-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-4951-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-4951-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-4951 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-4951 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-4951 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #79 How to Use STORYTELLING to Elevate Your Communication appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Upskilling, or focusing on personal development, can propel your career. But what skills should you focus on and how should you develop them? Cherry Siu, chief of staff at Deloitte, shares personal development insights from her personal experience and observation of other global professionals.   RESOURCES Cherry Siu & Deloitte Cherry on LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/cherrysiu Deloitte – com Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – [email protected] Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/     INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much, Cherry, for joining us here today to talk about the importance of consciously developing our communication skills at work. Cherry Siu: I’m very excited to be here. AW: Why don’t we start by having you share with us a little bit about what you do in your role as Chief of Staff? CS: As chief of staff, I’m really a strategist and a connector, I drive in develop our global CNI financial advisory strategy for Deloitte. But I’m also connected in the sense that I connect different leaders from different countries together to align on the strategy, make sure we’re all leading global initiatives together, and I also lead complex projects for the firm. AW: Okay, that helps me a lot, because you know, I know these big global organizations, they have silos. So your role is to bring them all together. CS: This is very exciting, because you get to work across different cultures, different levels of executives, and try to align them into one strategy. We’re a strong believer that we stronger together as one. So I’m the person who pulls everyone together and make sure we’re all aligned and doing the same thing for bigger impact. AW: So you’re really focusing on I guess, identifying best practices, and then making sure that those are permeated throughout the organization. And one of those things, may be training people on things like communication skills? CS: Absolutely. As part of a global advisory firm, we are very strong in training our practitioners, because our people are our assets, and communications, that interpersonal skill, and how do you deal with both internally and externally with clients – is a skill set that’s fundamental to what we do. AW: But I think that’s an interesting insight, right, your organization is not selling widgets, you are selling professional services, which means you’re selling the services of human beings. And therefore, instead of investing in capital improvements, instead of investing in product improvements, you’re investing in your people and their skill development. CS: Yeah, that’s true. Especially for professional services, we’ve definitely got the technical skills. But beyond that, there’s a huge element of that interpersonal skills that people really need to develop. Because you’re not just buying a person helping you do a project, you’re really buying that relationship and someone you want to work with, AW: Oh, I love that word relationship, because if you’re not communicating, your relationship is going to suffer, right? And in your case for Deloitte, that’s internally working with teams internally, and also your relationship with your client. CS: Yes, they’re both equally important. AW: So then my question is, what specific communication skills do you think are most important in terms of these relationships, relationship building within the firm and with clients? And specifically, what skills do you see elevating the people at Deloitte in terms of them getting promoted? CS: I think one of the key things is the ability to listen and being able to synthesize information at the right level, day in and day out, I work with my clients at different level, I work all the way from C suite, the CEO, the CFO, to VP, to analysts, and you realize that they need different levels of information. I’m not going to go to the CEO, listen to him, and then give him a five-page detailed note summary of what we just discussed. Whereas, you know, if I’m working with an analyst who’s really needs the detail of everything that’s come through, that’s a different level of information. And, active listening is really important, too. It’s about being able to understand what your client is telling you, being able to read between the lines and simplifying it for them. So, a lot of times, we’re in brainstorming sessions, people throwing ideas out there, you really need to be able to understand a whole situation, being able to simplify into bullet points at the very end of it. One of my key mentors does a great thing. He can go int

Personal branding is more than just the words we say about ourselves. Learn to reinforce your personal brand through consistent implicit communication, ranging from your personal style, possessions, affiliations, how you show up for meetings, and more. RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Email – [email protected] Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Talk About Talk Related podcast episodes: What Our POSSESSIONS Say About Us: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/17-what-our-possessions-say-with-russell-belk/ PERSONAL BRANDING & AUTHENTICITY https://www.talkabouttalk.com/71-personal-branding-authenticity-tmi/ ONLINE PERSONAL BRANDING https://www.talkabouttalk.com/68-communicating-your-personal-brand-online-2/ Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup       ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk.   @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-4897-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-4897 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-4897 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-4897-0.panel-no-style, #pg-4897-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-4897-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-4897-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-4897-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-4897 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-4897 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-4897 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #77 PERSONAL BRANDING: Reinforcing your Personal Brand with Implicit Communication appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Strong communication skills can elevate your leadership effectiveness and your career. CEO Jill Nykoliation shares her general career advice, what she keeps in her 2 notebooks, the most common career pitfalls, and more. Listen to learn how to communicate like a boss! This is the 2nd half of a 2-part interview. Please see episode #75 for part 1.   RESOURCES Jill Nykoliation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillnykoliation/ Juniper Park\TBWA: https://www.juniperparktbwa.com/ Recommendation: Chatterjee’s podcast -Feel Better Live More Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Email Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much, Jill, for joining us here today to talk about leadership and communication skills. Jill Nykoliation: It’s such a pleasure to be here, Andrea, thanks for having me. AW: My first question is a big one. What is your leadership philosophy? JN: My leadership philosophy. I would sum it up as, don’t lead through a rear view mirror. Yesterday’s behind us, I tell my team all the time – Notice what’s ending and let it go. Notice what’s emerging and step into it. AW: Wow. So perspective, and being proactive, but also internalizing what has happened? JN: What has happened and letting go is a big part of leadership. I’m really big on let it go. You can’t step into the new when you’re pulling all the baggage of the past. And we have to move so quickly. Everything’s changing so quickly, that the less baggage you have, the less attachment you have to past ideas, or past identities, the faster you can move into the future. So I tell my team all the time, is just notice what’s ending and let it go. AW: I love that metaphor, I can actually imagine a team climbing a mountain, and they’ve got this big, heavy baggage. JN: yes. AW: And their leader’s saying, drop the bag, drop the bag, like why are you carrying this uphill? JN: You’re actually making me think of this, I think it’s the movie Ants. They were going to a new anthill. And one of the ants asks, why are we carrying all this crap? Aren’t we just going to get new crap when we get there? And it’s true. It’s like, why are we pulling all this crap from one anthill to another? And my daughter and I laugh about it. Don’t bring everything forward, let things go and be grateful, is a very Marie Kondo. Thank you. You’ve served me. Well, I’m gonna let you go. AW: I love it, you’ve served your purpose. That’s what she would say, right? JN: You’ve served your purpose and be really grateful. And I find when you say thank you to things, whether its business models, or its team members, or processes, you leave the animosity, and you leave the resistance, and you leave the fear of letting go. You just consciously open up your hands and drop it. AW: Do you have any specific examples? JN: Yes, I lead an advertising agency and communication is changing all the time. And so for us, letting go, let’s say of production methodologies, where it used to be big and polished, etc. It’s okay, sometimes you need that. But most times, we need a piece of content that’s going to be relevant for, I don’t know, three days. And so let go of the process that made a great big Superbowl ad, and actually let it all go. What do we do to create this content that only needs to be relevant for three days? That’s a lot freer, it’s a different budget. So instead of taking what you had and whittling it down, drop it in, create a whole new process. Or advertising used to always be you start with the insight, which is more of an ethnography type of understanding. But now data leads. And so let that go, don’t resist that. Going, actually, what if we got a brilliant team of data scientists in here? And then we’ll look for insights. So letting go of the way it used to be done. When you and I grew up at Kraft, it was all about the insight. Now it’s data leads. But again, let go of the way you learned things. AW: So as you’re describing that, I’m thinking of two things. One is that having this philosophy and encouraging your staff to adopt the same philosophy is enabling them and you to pivot – which is such an overused term. JN: … it really is. But we really are! I think pivot is overused, and people are just making steps. But we know we literally pivoted in COVID. We launched two new divisions, and our business had our best year ever. In COVID when advertising is being stopped, we had our best year ever. Because we truly pivoted into the new. AW: And the other thing that ca

Effective leaders communicate like a boss! Compassion, precision, and frequency of communication are just a few of the values that CEO Jill Nykoliation exemplifies and that she encourages others to embrace. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview. The 2nd episode (#76) includes a summary of both episodes.   RESOURCES  Jill Nykoliation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillnykoliation/ Juniper Park\TBWA: https://www.juniperparktbwa.com/ Recommendation: Dr. Chatterjee’s podcast – Feel Better Live More Jill Nykoliation & Andrea Wojnicki Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Talk About Talk with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki   INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much, Jill, for joining us here today to talk about leadership and communication skills. Jill Nykoliation: It’s such a pleasure to be here, Andrea, thanks for having me.  AW: My first question is a big one. What is your leadership philosophy? JN: My leadership philosophy. I would sum it up as, don’t lead through a rear view mirror. Yesterday’s behind us, I tell my team all the time – Notice what’s ending and let it go. Notice what’s emerging and step into it. AW: Wow. So perspective, and being proactive, but also internalizing what has happened? JN: What has happened and letting go is a big part of leadership. I’m really big on let it go. You can’t step into the new when you’re pulling all the baggage of the past. And we have to move so quickly. Everything’s changing so quickly, that the less baggage you have, the less attachment you have to past ideas, or past identities, the faster you can move into the future. So I tell my team all the time, is just notice what’s ending and let it go. AW: I love that metaphor, I can actually imagine a team climbing a mountain, and they’ve got this big, heavy baggage. JN: yes.  AW: And their leader’s saying, drop the bag, drop the bag, like why are you carrying this uphill? JN: You’re actually making me think of this, I think it’s the movie Ants. They were going to a new anthill. And one of the ants asks, why are we carrying all this crap? Aren’t we just going to get new crap when we get there? And it’s true. It’s like, why are we pulling all this crap from one anthill to another? And my daughter and I laugh about it. Don’t bring everything forward, let things go and be grateful, is a very Marie Kondo. Thank you. You’ve served me. Well, I’m gonna let you go. AW: I love it, you’ve served your purpose. That’s what she would say, right? JN: You’ve served your purpose and be really grateful. And I find when you say thank you to things, whether its business models, or its team members, or processes, you leave the animosity, and you leave the resistance, and you leave the fear of letting go. You just consciously open up your hands and drop it.  AW: Do you have any specific examples? JN: Yes, I lead an advertising agency and communication is changing all the time. And so for us, letting go, let’s say of production methodologies, where it used to be big and polished, etc. It’s okay, sometimes you need that. But most times, we need a piece of content that’s going to be relevant for, I don’t know, three days. And so let go of the process that made a great big Superbowl ad, and actually let it all go. What do we do to create this content that only needs to be relevant for three days? That’s a lot freer, it’s a different budget. So instead of taking what you had and whittling it down, drop it in, create a whole new process. Or advertising used to always be you start with the insight, which is more of an ethnography type of understanding. But now data leads. And so let that go, don’t resist that. Going, actually, what if we got a brilliant team of data scientists in here? And then we’ll look for insights. So letting go of the way it used to be done. When you and I grew up at Kraft, it was all about the insight. Now it’s data leads. But again, let go of the way you learned things. AW: So as you’re describing that, I’m thinking of two things. One is that having this philosophy and encouraging your staff to adopt the same philosophy is enabling them and you to pivot – which is such an overused term. JN: … it really is. But we really are! I think pivot is overused, and people are just making steps. But we know we literally pivoted in COVID. We launched two new di

Technology entrepreneur Robson Beaudry shares how we can use VR to practice and improve our interpersonal and communication skills. VR can accelerate and improve our practice, beyond alternatives such as role-playing or watching ourselves. Key insights include the power of meta-learning and the impact of listening versus talking… RESOURCES Robson Beaudry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robsonbeaudry/ Twitter: @cavetocreation https://twitter.com/CavetoCreation.com Cerdio Recommendations: After Hours podcast Thinking Fast and Slow – book by Daniel Kahneman Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Book Andrea for a free 20min “communication skills training” consult Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Podcast episode on “What is Practice” with Dr. Nadine Kelly, YogiMD: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/72-practice-with-nadine-kelly/   INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you Robson, for joining us here to talk about how we can use technology to practice our communication skills. Robson Beaudry: Thank you, Andrea, it’s great to be here. AW: All right, before we get into the main topic, can you please share with us some background about your project that you just finished up? RB: Yeah, absolutely. So Cerdio was a venture I co-founded with a friend of mine. Essentially, when the pandemic struck, there were a lot of things going on, I was involved with the contact tracing initiative at MIT. And he got in contact with me and really said, Look, I’m talking to this company that works with a lot of medical laboratories, and they’re having a real difficulty with some of the digital transformations they suddenly need to make. So Cerdio was really a chance for us to come in and start to help these labs, which are absolutely key in the COVID testing process, do things around test booking, test verification, really important things for them. We been doing that for the last year, we were just recently acquired. So it’s been a great chance for me to not only continue to develop some of these entrepreneurial skills that I’ve been working on for a while, but also make an impact within the pandemic. AW: Wow, I just have to start by saying three things. Thank you for doing whatever you could do to basically help us combat this pandemic. Secondly, congratulations on the acquisition of Cerdio. And thirdly, I have to say, as a communication expert, it is not lost on me how much crafting it must have taken for you to articulate what you were doing with this complicated technology to explain it to someone like me in layman’s terms. RB: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, kind of any entrepreneurial activity or anything, when you’re doing something new, I think so much of what you do is just crafting that message over and over and over again. You’re just constantly explaining it to people, whether that’s your parents, or its investors, its potential new employees, its clients, you really have to find the exact words to use that make it really understandable in a few sentences. And certainly, it wasn’t something that happened immediately. AW: Well, I have to be honest, Robson, just hearing you say that it makes my heart sing, because and I’m also thinking in my mind of all the other contexts, where that is also true, right? It’s not just high tech, and VR and AI, but it’s even how we describe ourselves. When we’re introducing ourselves. It’s, it’s, you know, positioning a brand or a company, it’s all of the above. So we’re going to get more into watching our words and crafting our words in a minute. But let’s shift then to the fact that you’re now back to your plan A, your original plan for what you were going to be pursuing after you graduated. And can you tell us a little bit about the technology that you’re creating? RB: So one of the big things I did during my master’s degree was research around how we can use some of these up-and-coming technologies, VR, AR, AI, to really impact the way that we learn. And so one of the sub areas that I was really interested in was this area of what we might call interpersonal skills. And so how can we help people practice these skills, develop these skills, and really become better in a very consistent and scalable way. Part of that was a venture I founded while at Harvard called CollabReality. And so that was all about using VR as a way to practice a lot of these skills, with other employees, with managers, things like that. And so this is kind of as I’m finishing up this one chapter. It’s kind of an area I’m coming back to. And yeah, so when I say it’s a really interesting time to be jumping back in &#8

Practice can elevate our performance. But WHAT IS PRACTICE? Dr. Nadine Kelly shares how practice does not make perfect, how to practice effectively by setting intentions (WHY am I doing this and WHO do I need to be?) and the benefits of practice, including being less reactive. RESOURCES & RECOMMENDATIONS Dr. Nadine Kelly Website – YogiMD.net Podcast – https://yogimd.net/podcast “Wise Women Tea with YOGI MD” Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/465040207766142/ Recommendations: Trisha Park “Is it recess yet?” Bruce Devereaux “The Creatively Engaging” Talk About Talk podcast episode on POSTURE & BREATHING with Dr. Nadine Kelly: https://talkabouttalk.com/43-posture-breathing-with-dr-nadine-kelly-yogimd/ Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Podcast episode on “Mentally Preparing to Communicate with Confidence – the 4Ps Framework”: https://talkabouttalk.com/mentally-prepare-to-communicate-with-confidence/   INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT – WHAT IS PRACTICE? Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much for joining us to talk about practice. Dr. Nadine Kelly: Thank you for having me, Andrea, I am thrilled to be here. AW: Me too. Me too. My first question for you is, what does practice mean to you? NK: I detest the notion that practice makes perfect, because there’s no such thing and it sets people up for failure, in my opinion. And so for me, practicing means that you’re simply attempting to put your best foot forward in a safe situation. I’ll give you two examples, my yoga mat and my drum kit. So with my yoga mat, it’s a non-judgmental way to come to this medium, to show up and do my best. So it can be a positive mindset that I’m practicing, because I’m having a hard time doing that, or it can be a physical challenge. The yoga mat can be a place where I can come safely. And I’ll repeat it again without judgment. So that when I am in a real life, stressful situation, or when I want to have that tough conversation, or if I catch myself in a habit of a negative thought pattern that sets me up for failure, then I have the tools to do that, because I’ve practiced before coming to that situation. The yoga mat also gives me the opportunity while I’m practicing to find that pause between trigger and response. Practicing allows me to be less of a reactive person, and more of a responsive person. My drum kit – I’ve approached that with the very similar type “A” perfectionism. Which is why I hate “practice makes perfect” because there’s no such thing. But perfectionism is a thing. So if I’m approaching my drum kit with the same rigor and lack of joy, and I must sound like this, and I’m not achieving something that I want to achieve, then I’m taking the joy out of it. So for me personally, my drum kit has been about having a little bit of a reckoning, a discussion with myself about why I need to push myself to perfection, to show everyone… What am I proving to other people? What am I proving to myself? It’s been an opportunity for me to practice acceptance, and loving my voice, and also loving a process and a journey, and not having it always be about an outcome. AW: Okay, well, I love your point that you made right out of the gate about doing your best in a safe environment. So one of the questions that I have is, is there a difference? Really? Or should there be a difference between practicing something privately and publicly? NK: I don’t think there should be. I think that’s what the practice is about. I think that you set an intention, how you want to show up, whether you’re practicing privately, or whether you’re practicing in a group, and it may be more challenging in a group to practice self-acceptance, and not be comparing yourself to the other people. That’s what I encounter a lot with my students, this tendency to feel less worthy, or to feel like it’s a place to judge; “I can’t.” And to emphasize that. Because we’re choosing an intention. Whether we think we are or not, we are choosing to repeat that narrative, and not challenge it. AW: So would you agree that a significant part of practicing effectively is to be very conscious of our goals? You use the word intention. So it could be goals, right? NK: Sure. You’re doing something with purpose. I am a very practical person. So I believe that we can exercise choice, and we can seek clarity and purpose. So why am I coming to this yoga practice today? Why am I engaging in this practice? AW: So I love that question. I’m obsessed actually with thinking about people’s motivations. And often it’

How can we be authentic without sharing TMI (too much information)? How can we be transparent, bring our “whole selves” to work, without appearing unprofessional? Copywriter and messaging strategist Tom Megginson encourages us to be authentic, but focus on our audience. Code-switching and filtering are two ways to maintain authenticity without compromising professionalism.   RESOURCES TOM MEGGINSON LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommegginson/ That’s a Good Story – thatsagoodstory.com PERSONAL BRANDING & AUTHENTICITY 1997 FastCompany article by Tom Peters Podcast – How to Communicate your Personal Brand Online Podcast – Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile Podcast – Choosing the Ideal Media Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT: Personal Branding, Authenticity & TMI with Tom Megginson Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much, Tom for joining us to talk about personal branding, authenticity and TMI. Tom Megginson: Thank you very much, Andrea. AW: As I was explaining to the listeners, we recently met on LinkedIn, and you responded to a post that I created about how to communicate your personal brand online. And you actually took the time to write a comment that ended up leading to this interview. I’m just going to read the comment here quickly. So you said: “my personal brand is just the professional face that I’ve always shown to the world, now a bit more worn and wise than when I began my career in the 90s. Deciding what to show of myself is easy. What’s important, in my opinion, is to always ask oneself, is this TMI? And is this relevant to my audience? So we’ve all seen or heard TMI, and we know it when we see it? But what is TMI? TM: Well, it’s an interesting one, I’d said two things. There’s TMI, and there’s is this relevant to my audience?. And I think the latter one is probably more specific. Too much information means different things to different people. But what I’d like to start out with is to say – “is this relevant to my audience?“ is probably the number one thing that people should keep in mind. It’s really easy for us as human beings, when we’re in a one to one communication, even on a video screen here, as we’re having this interview. And to take the cues from the people, even when you’re doing public speaking, you see the people you’re talking to, you can tell if they’re bored, you can tell if they’re hanging on your every word. On social media you don’t see the people you’re talking to. And it’s very similar to me, to the way that we approach advertising. So I’ve been in advertising and copywriting for 30 years now. And in doing that, you’re always thinking about an audience, you can’t see. Because you are speaking on behalf of a brand, you’re speaking on behalf of a company as CEO, that kind of thing. And not being able to see the audience, you have to visualize the audience. And this is something that’s second nature to those of us who do this for a living, but it’s not necessarily second nature to everyone else. And so if there’s one thing I wanted to get across, it’s the idea of your audience and knowing your audience, knowing what their prejudices are, is going to be key to you getting what you want from them. AW: I love your answer. First of all, the TMI that too much, maybe a bit of a misnomer, right? Because it’s not about quantity, it’s about the substance or the content of the information. So that’s a great point. And also your point, which I’ve been saying in a slightly different context, when we’re thinking about our personal brand, we can take a lot of learnings about product branding. And you’re saying, here’s an example of that. Actually, when we’re managing a product brand, we’re always thinking about the audience and presenting ourselves for the audience, the consumer, the customer, whereas for ourselves, we’re not always doing that. So I think that’s an excellent point. And we should be doing that. So is TMI, always a bad thing, though. And speaking for myself, but most of us have been situation where we’ve said something and then gone. Oops, I think that may have been TMI it can we turn it into something good. TM: I think it depends once again, on the audience’s definition of TMI. So there are times when it’s a good idea to make an audience uncomfortable, and get them out of their comfort zone. An excellent example is talking about mental wellness, and people saying they need help. Maybe their onl

Leading online meetings (virtual meetings) is a challenge. Staying focused and encouraging others to participate is a huge challenge! Learn 4 tactics to encourage engagement in others, plus tips on what we ourselves should be doing during virtual meetings.   RESOURCES Online Meeting Apps & Websites ONLINE MEETING INTERACTION TOOLS: KAHOOT.com MENTIMETER.com ZOOM website – https://zoom.us/ growth (Bloomberg) – https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-22/zoom-daily-users-surge-to-300-million-despite-privacy-woes ROOM RATER website – https://twitter.com/ratemyskyperoom?lang=en article – https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/fun-at-home/a32883540/room-rater-rate-skype-room-zoom-backdrop/ Andrea’s Recommended Equipment for Online Meetings* Corded Earphones with mic – https://amzn.to/3sVpmSq Ring Light – https://amzn.to/3phvVMY (yes this is the one I bought! Love it!) Mobile sitting / standing desk: https://amzn.to/3a7uSsm (game changer!) Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki PODCAST EPISODE #69 ONLINE MEETINGS part 1: Preparation – https://talkabouttalk.com/69-online-meetings-prep BLOG – Zoom Skills – https://talkabouttalk.com/communication-skills-now-more-than-ever-blog/ Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ * These are affiliate links for products that I personally use and recommend. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]     ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #70 ONLINE MEETINGS 2: Engagement & Leading appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Actionable advice on how to communicate your personal brand online, including 3 KEY PRINCIPLES of personal branding, plus instructions for how to UPDATE, PARTICIPATE and MONITOR your personal brand online.   REFERENCES & LINKS Resources “How to Optimize your LinkedIn Profile” podcast episode – https://talkabouttalk.com/62-optimize-linkedin/ Updating your email signature – https://talkabouttalk.com/email-communication-blog/ Talk About Talk “Communication Skills” FB group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2512948625658629/ Forums– Quora, Reddit, Game Spot, Stack Overflow Andrea’s LinkedIn papers – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/detail/recent-activity/ (click “articles”) Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly “Communication Skills Coaching” Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]         ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-4573-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-4573 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-4573 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-4573-0.panel-no-style, #pg-4573-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-4573-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-4573-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-4573-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-4573 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-4573 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-4573 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #68 Communicating Your PERSONAL BRAND ONLINE (2) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Here’s your online meeting preparation checklist! We cover technology requirements and recommendations, your physical space, and your personal appearance. Preparation can fuel success in virtual meetings.   RESOURCES Online Meeting Apps & Websites Most downloaded apps of 2020 – https://startuptalky.com/most-apps-downloaded/ Fastest growing companies of 2020 – https://www.investors.com/research/fastest-growing-companies-2020-despite-coronavirus/ ZOOM website – https://zoom.us/ growth (Bloomberg) – https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-22/zoom-daily-users-surge-to-300-million-despite-privacy-woes ROOM RATER website – https://twitter.com/ratemyskyperoom?lang=en article – https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/fun-at-home/a32883540/room-rater-rate-skype-room-zoom-backdrop/ Andrea’s Recommended Equipment for Online Meetings* Corded Earphones with mic – https://amzn.to/3sVpmSq Ring Light – https://amzn.to/3phvVMY (yes this is the one I bought! Love it!) Mobile sitting / standing desk: https://amzn.to/3a7uSsm (game changer!) Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki PODCAST EPISODE #70 ONLINE MEETINGS part 2: Leading & Participating – https://talkabouttalk.com/70-online-meetings-lead Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ * These are affiliate links for products that I personally use and recommend. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. THANKS for reading – and Talk soon! Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ Email: [email protected]   ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. The post #69 ONLINE MEETINGS 1: Prepare for Success! appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Online networking is the only networking these days! Executive recruiter Sharon-Mah-Gin shares advice on how to approach people when networking online, how to follow-up, as well as general networking advice. There are many reasons to be optimistic! Just remember: “With true networking, it’s really not about you. It’s really about building relationships with like-minded people. And the benefits will come later.”   REFERENCES Sharon Mah-Gin LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmahgin/ Executive Search Alliance – http://www.execsearchalliance.com/ Recommendations Video – Mat and Savannah Hallelujah– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP8sE6H7j2s Yale course on Happiness – https://news.yale.edu/2020/03/25/housebound-world-finds-solace-yales-science-well-being-course Netflix – My Octopus Teacher – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Octopus_Teacher Netflix – A Life on Our Planet – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough:_A_Life_on_Our_Planet Netflix – The Biggest Little Farm – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Biggest_Little_Farm Resources Original “NETWORKING” Talk About Talk podcast episode with Sharon Mah-Gin (Mar.2020) – https://talkabouttalk.com/45-networking/ Granovetter, Mark (1973) “The Strength of Weak Ties,” American Journal of Sociology, https://sociology.stanford.edu/sites/g/files/sbiybj9501/f/publications/the_strength_of_weak_ties_and_exch_w-gans.pdf Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast – https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   TRANSCRIPT Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much, Sharon, for joining us to talk about online networking. Sharon Mah-Gin: I’m delighted to be here. Thank you. AW: So hello, COVID, and goodbye to live networking. There’s no more conference meetings, there’s no more networking events. How are we supposed to maintain, never mind grow our network? Sharon Mah-Gin & Andrea Wojnicki talk online networking SMG: Well, you continue on and push forward! And I mean, when we think about how we network in this virtual environment, my sense is that we just continue and push on. We have more time now. Like, think about it, people are at home. So this is an absolutely wonderful opportunity to reach out to people, whether it be your warm network, or people that you’ve lost connections with to. So go and say, Can I grab 15 minutes and catch up? Because people have time, it’s a chance now for us to really reach out and reconnect with people that we may have lost touch with because we were too busy. Because they’ve got time. And I’ve been doing a lot of that, and people have been reaching out to me. And the answer is usually, yes. Start with 15 minutes with the ones that are maybe more distant in terms of you reconnecting but grab a coffee, say hello. And I would just share with you a few tips in terms of that. One of the things that I would say is just the usual greetings. You say How are things? right, but in today’s world with, you know, people losing their jobs, being more stressed out, I think it’s more about reaching out and saying, How are you? How are you doing? How are you finding it during this COVID-19 sort of situation? AW: You know, what I’ve heard? You know, what I’ve heard people say is, how are you really doing? SMG: Yes, yes, it’s really about being more genuine and showing more empathy. And I think that that would be one thing that I would suggest. The other thing is, you’re going from face to face to face to face. In other words, when we were doing networking was over coffee. And we now do video chat, right? And so it’s easier to establish a connection and to be authentic. You know, give yourself a few extra minutes to prepare. You want to make sure that your technology is working, that you’re comfortable with it. And really checking in in terms of what you just said earlier, being more authentic, and really saying how are you finding it? It’s really that genuine, empathetic, “I care,” especially when it’s done through video. AW: Okay, so I have I have two thoughts about that. So one is, while we’re not, as you said, face to face, like physically face to face, there’s a screen between us. And there’s all this technology between us, it can be at least as personal, right? If you just make that extra effort. And the other thing I’m kind of hearing it implicitly is that the whole COVID situation is almost like a catalyst or an excuse for you getting a little more personal with people in your online network. SMG: Correct. It is because we’re all in this together. And so you got to just call it out. And you’re exactly right.

Top 3 lists from Andrea and Talk About Talk, including the top 3 Talk About Talk podcast episodes and newsletters, Andrea’s favorite podcasts, plus communication insights from 2020 and focus areas for 2021.   THANKS for listening – and READING! – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ – Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ – Email: [email protected] ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on you, and they help support the free content provided by Talk About Talk. @import url(https://www.talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-4318-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 30px ) ) } #pl-4318 .so-panel { margin-bottom:30px } #pl-4318 .so-panel:last-of-type { margin-bottom:0px } @media (max-width:870px){ #pg-4318-0.panel-no-style, #pg-4318-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style, #pg-4318-0 { -webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column } #pg-4318-0 > .panel-grid-cell , #pg-4318-0 > .panel-row-style > .panel-grid-cell { width:100%;margin-right:0 } #pl-4318 .panel-grid-cell { padding:0 } #pl-4318 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-empty { display:none } #pl-4318 .panel-grid .panel-grid-cell-mobile-last { margin-bottom:0px } } The post #66 Trending Communication Topics, Insights & Recommendations appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Sleep can help us be more effective communicators, improving our sociability, not to mention our immunity, hormonal regulation, mental health, and memory. Biohacker & biotechnology scientist Oksana Andreiuk shares how to get more sleep, including increasing our sleep opportunity beyond 8 hours, controlling our environment, ways to calm our minds, and more.   REFERENCES Oksana Andreiuk, M.Biotech Talk About Talk IMMUNITY episode: https://talkabouttalk.com/46-biohacking-podcast/ Social Media (@CanadianBiohacker) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianbiohacker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianBiohacker/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR6KunOu-T5XANwGbaaNlHQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDNBiohacker Recommendation: “The Drive” podcast – https://peterattiamd.com/podcast Resources US National Sleep Foundation – https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need Harvard Medical School SLEEP Resources: http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/whats-in-it-for-you/health https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/ask-the-doctor-right-amount-of-sleep Studies referenced by Oksana: 6hrs sleep insufficient to support neurocognitive functioning – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12683469/ Sleep deprivation impairs recognition of emotions – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20337191/ Sleep loss causes social withdrawal and loneliness – https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-05377-0 Relaxation/Sleep promoting supplements/ingredients: Melatonin Magnesium bisglycinate Passionflower L-theanine 5HTP + GABA Valerian root Other Binaural Beats – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_(acoustics) Headspace App – https://www.headspace.com/ Calm App – https://www.calm.com/ Talk About Talk & Dr. Andrea Wojnicki Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Podcast –https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts Email – [email protected] Free Weekly Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Andrea on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/   TRANSCRIPT Dr. Andrea Wojnicki: Thank you so much, Oksana, for joining us to talk about sleep. Oksana Andreiuk: Thank you so much for having me. I’m excited to talk about this. It’s one of my favorite topics, as you know, AW: I know, I know it is, and I can’t wait to get into it. But before we do that, can you explain to me and the listeners just what is biohacking? And what does a bio hacker do? OA: Sure, absolutely. So bio hacking can generally be defined as the art and science of modifying your internal and external environments to take better control of your biology in order to optimize your health and overall performance. And so one of the exciting things – and my background being more heavily on genetics and biotechnology – is that we now have the tools and technology to allow us to quantify and measure, to continuously optimize our own biology and our health. And so it’s a really exciting time to be a biohacker. Because we have all those tools. AW: When you and I first met, it was at a conference and Ensemble conference, the future of food, and you were on a panel there, and you really impressed me. So I went up, and I introduced myself and I had a great conversation with you. And I asked you as a bio hacker who’s really focused on optimizing or I guess, maximizing her longevity: What is your number one tip? You said – sleep? OA: Yes, sleep is my number one thing. If someone asked me, what should I start doing today to you know, live healthier for longer. I always say sleep, it’s just fundamental for longevity. And it’s been proven to be even more important than food. And the reason why I share this, too, is that most of us are not sleeping enough these days. You know, it’s very rare that I need someone who doesn’t have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. And two thirds of adults across all developed nations get less than eight hours of nightly sleep versus a century ago, the average person slept for two hours more than they do today. Which seems kind of crazy. In today’s world, like imagine averaging out, you know, nine hours of sleep every day, it seems like a total luxury. But I mean, we’re just not sleeping enough. AW: Wow. So I want to get into what some of the implications are with sleep. But first, I just have to tell you this. I told some of my girlfriends that I was interviewing a biohacker about sleep and sleep hygiene and the importance of sleep, and they all freaked out. So I’m with you, I totally get it. And generally I sleep okay. But there are nights. And usually it’s before a big interview or a big presentation when I know I need to sleep. And I can’t. So I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about that. What is the link between sleep and longevity? OA: So sleep is absolutely essential t