Dr. Andrea Wojnicki is a Harvard-educated executive communication coach whose research focuses on interpersonal communication and consumer psychology. Learn the communication mindsets and tactics that will help you accelerate your career trajectory. Based on her research and guest interviews, Andrea will coach you on topics including: • overcoming imposter syndrome and communicating with confidence • developing executive presence and leadership skills • communicating with precision • building your personal brand • how to leverage storytelling • improving your listening skills • how to Introduce yourself and more! Focusing on your COMMUNICATION SKILLS means elevating your confidence, your clarity, your credibility, and ultimately your impact. Subscribe to the Talk About Talk podcast and don’t forget to sign up for the free communication skills newsletter – it’s free communication skills coaching in your email inbox!
How’s your storytelling? In this podcast, Harvard professor & author Jerry Zaltman shares his expertise on what makes for great storytelling, the power of metaphors, and how, in addition to reading, writing and talking (yes!) can also be powerful modes of discovery. References & Links Professor Gerald Zaltman Email – [email protected] HBS website – […] The post #11 STORYTELLING with Harvard professor & author Jerry Zaltman appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
What are you saying with the colours you wear? How do the colours on your walls affect you? Learn about how colours affect our moods and perceptions, our purchase decisions, and even our level of aggression. Listen as Dr. Andrea and the three experts she interviews (quilting store owner Daryl Aitken, decorator Jenn Purkis, and […] The post #10 COMMUNICATING WITH COLOURS with Daryl Aitken, Jenn Purkis & Lori Ryerson appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
Are you actively managing your professional and personal brand? Can brand management frameworks help us manage our own careers? CEO & team performance expert Michael Boydell suggests we start with a blank sheet of paper. If it feels uncomfortable, we’re on the right track! Ask yourself: Where & with whom am I most joyful? What […] The post #9 RE-IMAGINING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND – with CEO & team performance expert Michael Boydell appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
Good coaching means effective communication. Elite Camps founder Stephanie Rudnick shares advice about ego, consistency, managing the ups-and-downs, and playing favourites. For parents, we learn about the ill-effects of helicopter parenting and how young athletes prefer to hear about our epic fails. Whether you’re a coach, a teacher, a manager and/or a parent, Stephanie has some […] The post #8 COACHING – with Elite Camps founder Stephanie Rudnick appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
Are you social media savvy? Do you run out of ideas for what to post? Whether you’re on social media to stay connected with friends, managing a marketing campaign, or maybe you are reluctant to participate, Andrew Jenkins provides valuable insights about how to navigate the world of online social media. References & Links Andrew […] The post #7 SOCIAL MEDIA – with Volterra founder Andrew Jenkins appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
Can you spot fake online reviews? Consumers provide online ratings and reviews to share their opinions and stories about brands. This can provide us with valuable information regarding our purchase decisions. Unfortunately not all reviews are credible. In this episode we learn from Homestars CEO Nancy Peterson about how to write and interpret product ratings […] The post #6 RATINGS & REVIEWS -with Homestars Founder & CEO Nancy Peterson appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
We can learn a lot from the PR industry. For example: be very careful about your declarations. It is risky and oftentimes false to declare that something has never and could never happen. PR professionals do more than crisis management and issuing press releases! They also manage investor relations, internal corporate communications, speech writing, and […] The post #5 PUBLIC RELATIONS with PR expert Graeme Harris – podcast appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
“To have a second language is to have a 2nd soul,” said Charlemagne. This week’s expert & polyglot Dr. Josep González highlights that each language serves as a window into a culture. With more windows comes more complexity and sophistication. You can become a more sophisticated thinker by mastering your language skills: avoid thinking in […] The post #4 LANGUAGE – with polyglot & TFS Head of School Dr. Josep González – podcast appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
What is your body language saying – right now? We all know that others are constantly interpreting our signals. But did you know that our own bodies are also affecting what our brains are thinking? Yes, our brains listen to our own body language. In this episode, Dr. Andrea and executive coach Cynthia Barlow share […] The post #1 BODY LANGUAGE – with executive coach & author Cynthia Barlow – podcast appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
WHY do people say what they say? Why do people rant about their contractor? Why do they take the time to write a restaurant review? Focusing on consumers’ word-of-mouth, Dr. Andrea shares her research and insights to help us understand the 4 main reasons why people talk. (Here’s a hint: It’s not just all about […] The post #3 WHY WE TALK – Dr. Andrea Wojnicki discusses her research – podcast appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
Did you know Margaret Thatcher took voice lessons to deepen her pitch before one of her elections? Yes, our voices are critical. In this Talk About Talk episode you will learn about the various vocal elements (rate, volume, pitch, etc) and hints about how to use them. You will learn about vocal fry, and importantly, […] The post #2 USING YOUR VOICE – with baritone opera singer Bradley Christensen – podcast appeared first on Talk About Talk ....
Welcome to the podcast trailer for Talk About Talk with Communication Coach Dr. Andrea! Are you an ambitious, life-long learner? If yes, you are in the right place! Talk About Talk is the Communication Skills learning platform for life-long learners who seek professional development and enriched relationships. You can improve your communication skills right now, by […] The post TRAILER – Talk About Talk (90seconds) appeared first on Talk About Talk ....