There are many reasons to adopt a growth mindset. Andrea explains why adopting a growth mindset is the #1 most impactful yet underleveraged skill, how thinking about prototyping can help you adopt a growth mindset, plus her three ideas for how you can adopt a growth mindset right now! RESOURCES Grit by Angela Duckworth Talk About Talk Episode #100: Andrea’s Top 3 Communication Insights Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter – https://...
Mar 20, 2023•20 min
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 to work in five years? RESOURCES Talk About Talk Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.co...
Mar 06, 2023•32 min
How self-aware are you? Andrea shares the definition of self-awareness, different types of self-awareness, and how we can improve our communication effectiveness by being more self-aware. Resources The 3 Point Body Language Scan Podcast Episode : https://www.talkabouttalk.com/96-3pt-body-language-scan/ Talk About Talk Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – Andrea@TalkAboutTal...
Feb 20, 2023•22 min
Andrea shares several suggestions that she and her clients use to adopt improved communication habits. Whether it’s a new philosophy, words you’re trying to use (or avoid), or different body language, simple tactics to cue these new habits will help you succeed. Resources ATOMIC HABITS by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3IVBEo8 S.M.A.R.T. Goals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria Doran, G.T. (1981) “There’s a S.M.A.R.T. way to write management’s goals and objectives,” Management Review 70...
Feb 06, 2023•20 min
In this BONUS episode released on #BellLetsTalk Day, Nicole German, founder of The Maddie Project, shares her experience and thoughtful advice to parents, family members, coaches, teachers, anyone who interacts with youth. Youth mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression are common. We need to step-it-up with awareness, empathy, and advocacy. “Anything we can do is goodness.” Doing little things and doing big things will make an impact, potentially saving a life. Shine bright! Note th...
Jan 25, 2023•40 min
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 LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter: https:...
Jan 23, 2023•17 min
Do you know when to text versus email versus pick up the phone? What about virtual versus face-to-face meetings? Andrea encourages you to think beyond your default media and consider the WHO, the WHAT and the WHY when choosing the ideal communication medium. RESOURCES “MEDIA” or “MEDIUM”? https://grammarist.com/usage/media-mediums/ Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk....
Jan 09, 2023•17 min
How many emails do you have in your inbox? Need some tips to help clear out your inbox? You can increase your productivity and reduce your email anxiety by doing 3 things: make behavioral changes; employ technology hacks; and effectively managing our sent mail. Let’s clear out your inbox! RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Ask Andrea a question Free 20min consult – Book Andrea Website – https://talkabouttalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter – newsletter-signup LinkedIn – An...
Dec 26, 2022•28 min
Gift-giving is a highly symbolic form of communication. Gift-giving can also create a lot of stress! Whether it’s a client thank-you gift, a birthday gift, or Valentine’s day, gifts communicate things about the giver, about the giver’s beliefs about the receiver, and about the relationship between them. Gifts can reinforce important relationships, take them to the next level, or even destroy them. RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk Ask Andrea a question Free 20min consult – Book...
Dec 12, 2022•25 min
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 – TalkAb...
Nov 28, 2022•15 min
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/talkaboutta...
Nov 14, 2022•20 min
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...
Oct 31, 2022•22 min
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-e...
Oct 17, 2022•45 min
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....
Oct 03, 2022•21 min
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...
Sep 19, 2022•24 min
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: ...
Sep 05, 2022•20 min
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/...
Aug 22, 2022•12 min
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 Sha...
Aug 08, 2022•39 min
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 – TalkAboutT...
Jul 25, 2022•47 min
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 ...
Jul 11, 2022•39 min
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 Psychologic...
Jun 27, 2022•18 min
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 – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com Free 20min consult – Book Andrea THANKS for LISTENING. Talk so...
Jun 13, 2022•15 min
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 A...
May 30, 2022•42 min
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...
May 16, 2022•41 min
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 re...
May 02, 2022•25 min
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 Ab...
Apr 18, 2022•35 min
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...
Apr 04, 2022•23 min
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/ Ins...
Mar 21, 2022•37 min
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: ...
Mar 07, 2022•20 min
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: @ju...
Feb 21, 2022•42 min
