TRP 112: Communication is Not a Soft Skill with Laurie Gilbertson

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Laurie Gilbertson, a former prosecutor, legal analyst, and founder of Tribeca Blue Consulting, about the critical role of communication in professional success. Laurie challenges the misconception that communication is a "soft skill" and instead positions it as a vital leadership tool. She shares strategies for developing clarity, confidence, and creativity in communication, whether it’s for public speaking, courtroom presentations, or media appearances. Key topics include understanding that effective communication is about the audience, not the speaker; the importance of listening as a key communication skill; and how storytelling can create impactful and memorable connections. Laurie also discusses the challenges of communicating in a virtual world, emphasizing the need to adapt and connect authentically through platforms like Zoom. This episode offers practical advice for professionals looking to enhance their communication skills and build stronger relationships in business and beyond. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ --------------------------------------------- Laurie Gilbertson is a former New York City sex crimes and organized crime prosecutor, television legal analyst, educator, and entrepreneur. As the owner of Tribeca Blue Consulting, she helps professionals communicate with clarity and confidence in their public speaking, presentations, trial work, and media appearances. Laurie is passionate about helping people present their ideas in creative and persuasive ways that engage their audiences. As a former trial lawyer and television legal analyst, she shares insider’s tips and tricks from her experiences in front of judges, juries, and live television audiences to help her clients get the most out of their presentations and public speaking. Laurie works with her clients through group training and one on one coaching to develop their personal and professional narratives, craft the hooks that draw their audiences in, and curate the stories that keep them listening and wanting to learn more. This means more attention and success to them and their businesses and more clarity and confidence in their communications. Laurie is a graduate of Cornell University and American University, Washington College of Law. She traded big city life for the beauty of Colorado when she and her family moved to Denver from New York several years ago. You can find her reading in her backyard, running (slowly but surely) in the park, hiking in the mountains, or watching a sporting event or dance competition involving her three awesome teenagers. This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Links: www.tribecablueconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegilbertson/ [email protected]   Conference Links: https://www.naps360.org/page/ConferenceOverview The National Association of Personnel Services; Conference dates: Oct 2 – 4, 2022; Alexandria, VA  www.sanfordrose.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices