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_humph...
Feb 07, 2022•27 min
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 ...
Jan 24, 2022•22 min
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....
Jan 10, 2022•47 min
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 Websi...
Dec 27, 2021•23 min
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 i...
Dec 06, 2021•23 min
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: info@accentjweinman.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Judith recommends: Podcast: Lexicon Valley, hosted John H. McWhorter Ludmila Prasl...
Nov 22, 2021•56 min
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...
Nov 08, 2021•18 min
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 E mail – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ Image: Unsplash @ krispaparo ...
Oct 25, 2021•17 min
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 E mail – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com Free 20min consult – Book Andrea LinkedIn – https://www.lin...
Oct 11, 2021•17 min
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/n...
Sep 27, 2021•17 min
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 PERSONA...
Sep 13, 2021•20 min
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...
Aug 16, 2021•24 min
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-significan...
Aug 02, 2021•23 min
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 “fo...
Jul 19, 2021•24 min
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/schoolofpod...
Jul 05, 2021•50 min
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 Zal...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min
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 ...
Jun 07, 2021•37 min
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 – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com 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...
May 24, 2021•24 min
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: Cha...
May 10, 2021•32 min
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 Mo...
May 03, 2021•35 min
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: Af...
Apr 05, 2021•39 min
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: Tr...
Mar 22, 2021•41 min
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.c...
Mar 08, 2021•48 min
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-mill...
Feb 22, 2021•21 min
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....
Feb 10, 2021•26 min
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...
Feb 08, 2021•20 min
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/ Execut...
Jan 11, 2021•47 min
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: Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com ***When referencing resources and products, TalkAboutTalk sometimes uses affiliate links. These links don’t impose any extra cost on ...
Dec 27, 2020•20 min
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 (@C...
Dec 14, 2020•42 min
“Any leader who doesn’t genuinely step into culture as a business imperative, five years from now will look back at this as one of the greatest missed opportunities of their time in leadership. Your culture can unleash all sorts of creativity that you can’t begin to imagine. And if you’re a leader and you don’t see the chance to do that right now, you’re missing the greatest opportunity – that’s being handed to you, on a plate.” (Hilton Barbour, 2020) REFERENCES Hilton Barbour https://www.hilton...
Nov 30, 2020•43 min
