Revisiting the Top 10 most downloaded Talk About Talk podcast episodes over the last ten weeks has been a wonderful opportunity to reflect. If you’ve already listened to these episodes, this is your chance to review. If not, now you can get caught up on the Top 10! So why are these episodes, in particular, so … Read More
introductions
Do you communicate with IMPACT?
Do you know how to communicate with IMPACT? I can’t think of anyone more qualified to help us answer this question than my friend Jennifer T. Lee, a bold and inspiring leader whose superpower is creating global impact. Jennifer T. Lee I’m not surprised that my conversation with Jen made it onto Talk About Talk’s Top 10 … Read More
Communicating with IMPACT (ep.138)
Do you communicate with IMPACT? Vice-Chair 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: … Read More
Do you dread the self-introduction?
You know the scenario. You’re sitting around a boardroom table or in a virtual meeting, and the meeting leader says, “Let’s all go around and INTRODUCE ourselves.” How do you react? Does your brain go into hyperdrive? What should I say? How long should I talk? Should I mention something personal?… You’re not alone! Many of … Read More
INTRODUCTIONS: How to Introduce Yourself (ep.137)
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! Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk: Website: TalkAboutTalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Youtube Channel: @talkabouttalkyoutube Re-release of ep.86.
Have you harnessed the POWER of 3?
Before we get into “the power of 3,” I have an invitation for you: Do you have personal branding questions? Please join me for my upcoming Personal Branding Q&A session on Tuesday, July 25. It’s live and it’s FREE! I hope to see you there. Click HERE for more information and to register. Now, I have … Read More
#125 Personal Branding Mistakes
Andrea shares the 3 most common personal branding mistakes and misconceptions she sees with her clients: communicating first, scripting, and copying others. Learn why these are mistakes, and what you should do instead to build a strong and effective personal brand. RESOURCES Other Talk About Talk episodes on Personal Branding: #98 The Power Of Personal … Read More
YOUR CONFIDENCE – 3 things to Talk About this week
As you know, my passion is helping others improve their communication skills. A huge part of that is building CONFIDENCE. Effective communication fuels your confidence and confidence fuels your communication! This week I’m really excited to share a few things to help you become a more confident communicator! Read on for… 3 things to Talk … Read More
Drop your rehearsed elevator pitch and try this instead!
I’m so happy to hear from many of you how much you like the new “3 things to Talk About” format for this communication coaching newsletter. More evidence of “The Power of Three”! Here we go… 3 things to Talk About this week: 1️⃣ Practice makes perfect… or does it? 2️⃣ The elevator pitch 3-point checklist 3️⃣May … Read More
#124 Your Elevator Pitch
Drop your rehearsed elevator pitch and try this instead! Certainly, being prepared for impromptu conversations with influential stakeholders is important. But elevator pitches typically come across as rehearsed and insincere. Instead, keep this simple 3-point checklist in mind! RESOURCES Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com For a transcript of this … Read More
#122 What to WEAR at Work
What to wear to work? Your clothing communicates a lot about you, more than you probably think! Andrea shares what some of the research says about how we dress and others’ perception of us. Then she shares some do’s and don’ts when choosing your outfit. Here’s a question: what’s your most successful, happiest self wearing … Read More
What’s the FASTEST way to improve your communication skills?
I have two quick things to share with you today: 1. The #1 technique to improve your communication skills – fast 2. My communication pet peeve “What’s the fastest way to improve my communication skills?” People ask me this question all the time. Can you guess what my answer is? It’s recording yourself and then … Read More
Beyond the basics!
Quick: When I say “COMMUNICATION BEST PRACTICES,” what comes to mind? Is it: Be courteous and punctual Don’t interrupt Watch your language…? Certainly, these things are important. But these points are pretty basic.In this week’s podcast episode, I share my top 3 tips for five different communication media, and all of them are beyond the basics. Here’s … Read More
#119 MEDIA BEST PRACTICES – Beyond the Basics for Text, Email, Phone & Meetings
Andrea shares best practices for texting, email, phone, virtual and in-person meetings. This is beyond the basics! Of course, you need to be courteous and punctual. These tips will elevate your communication effectiveness across various media. RESOURCES “COMMUNICATION MEDIA: Which medium is best for your message?” PODCAST EPISODE: https://talkabouttalk.com/118-which-medium Talk About Talk Website: TalkAboutTalk.com … Read More
The BEST of 2022…
Image by pixelshot via Canva 2022 is almost over! It’s easy to get caught up in the end-of-year stress, isn’t it? I try my best to focus on some of my favourite things: LISTS and GIFT GIVING! LISTS Are YOU a list maker? I definitely am! (Thank you, ❤️ Mom!) Image by @glenncarstenspeters via unsplash This … Read More
Communicating with IMPACT = Communicating with RESPECT
As we learned last week from Deloitte partner Jennifer Lee: IMPACT is the ability to get someone else to take action. Jennifer T. Lee There was a common thread in our conversation: Communicating with IMPACT means communicating with RESPECT. Here are three specific ways that we can show our audience a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T… 1. Be Curious One of the … Read More
#112 Communicating with IMPACT – with Jennifer Lee, sr. partner at Deloitte
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. … Read More
#102 Communication Skills Questions – Q&A from Fishbowl
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 … Read More
#91 The BEST OF Talk About Talk – top 3
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 … Read More