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Talk About Talk - Communication Skills Training

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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!

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#64 CORPORATE CULTURE IN TODAY’s ENVIRONMENT with Hilton Barbour

November 30, 2020 06:01 - 42 minutes - 61.5 MB

“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 […] The post #64 CORPORATE CULTURE IN TODAY’s ENVIRONMENT with Hilton Barbour appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#63 COMMUNICATION FOR EDUCATORS & THE FUTURE OF LEARNING with Chris Besse of Edsby

November 16, 2020 06:01 - 30 minutes - 43.8 MB

Learn 5 key communication insights for educators, including the positive impact of technology in the classroom.  Chris Besse shares how edtech platforms like Edsby make education more student-centric, they enable communication and collaboration, they enable accessibility and immediacy of information, and they encourage students to learn how to learn.   REFERENCES Chris Besse & Edsby […] The post #63 COMMUNICATION FOR EDUCATORS & THE FUTURE OF LEARNING with Chris Besse of Edsby appeared firs...

#62 HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE with Andrew Jenkins

November 02, 2020 06:01 - 29 minutes - 42.5 MB

Step by step instructions on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. Volterra founder Andrew Jenkins shares how to use LinkedIn for creating your personal brand,  networking, thought leadership, marketing, and job-searching.   REFERENCES Andrew Jenkins & Volterra LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjjenkins Volterra – https://www.linkedin.com/company/volterradigital/ Talk About Talk podcast episode with Andrew Jenkins #7: SOCIAL MEDIA – […] The post #62 HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR LINKEDIN...

#61 WHAT I LEARNED FROM PODCASTING: from crutch words to how to interrupt

October 19, 2020 05:01 - 21 minutes - 31.5 MB

Crutch words, interrupting, filler comments, and more. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares 10 unique communication insights after hosting 60 Talk About Talk podcast episodes.    REFERENCES Resources & Recommendations “The Portfolio Career Podcast” with David Nebinski https://www.portfoliocareerpodcast.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnebinski/ “Yogi MD” podcast” with Dr. Nadine Kelly https://yogimd.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-kelly-m-d-5a451946/ “Google Ads na Veia” podcast with Andr...

#60 THE POWER OF STORYTELLING with influencer & speaker Bobby Umar

October 05, 2020 05:01 - 39 minutes - 56 MB

Storytelling is a superpower.  Influencer and speaker Bobby Umar shares how storytelling can elevate your personal brand and your identity as a thought leader. For marketers, storytelling is a powerful tool to facilitate consumers’ resonance with brands.   REFERENCES Bobby Umar Twitter:https://twitter.com/raehanbobby Facebook Business:https://www.facebook.com/raehanbobby/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyumar/ LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bobbyumar/ Instagram:h...

#59 COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE: Part 2 – In the Moment

September 21, 2020 05:18 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

Communicate with CONFIDENCE – in the moment:  Learn the 5 step formula to communicate with confidence in the moment when you feel that nervous energy. The 5 steps include asking a question, breathing, acting confident, focusing with no distractions, and listening, using your ears.  You got this! REFERENCES – Confidence in the moment Talk About […] The post #59 COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE: Part 2 – In the Moment appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#58 COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE: Part 1 – Mental Preparation

September 05, 2020 05:01 - 14 minutes - 21.4 MB

  Communicate with confidence: There’s the mental preparation, then there’s confidence in the moment.  In this first of a two-part series, we focus on the 4P’s of mentally preparing to communicate with confidence: Practice, as in rehearsing; Proverb, as in adopting a mantra; Pep talk; and Pirate, as in copying that confident feeling.   THANKS […] The post #58 COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE: Part 1 – Mental Preparation appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#57 HOW TO ASK FOR HELP with researcher Gretchen Barton

August 24, 2020 05:32 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MB

HOW TO ASK FOR HELP? Consider the 3Ms: Mindset, Motivations and Metaphors. Researcher Gretchen Barton of OZA shares her expertise, including insights from a recent Gates Foundation project on “Understanding Perceptions of Poverty” in America. Asking for help- be it expertise, time or money – isn’t easy, but you can learn to seek help with […] The post #57 HOW TO ASK FOR HELP with researcher Gretchen Barton appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#56 HOW TO CHOOSE A BRAND NAME

August 10, 2020 05:01 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Learn how to choose a brand name. Are you naming a new product? A start-up? A new podcast? Dr. Andrea Wojnicki takes you through the 5 steps, from strategy to name generation, to evaluation, to searching availability and trademarking, to launching the brand! See the shownotes for a useful printable summary.   RESOURCES Brand Naming […] The post #56 HOW TO CHOOSE A BRAND NAME appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#55 ARCHETYPES & FEMALE POP STARS with Professor Kristin Lieb

July 27, 2020 05:01 - 49 minutes - 69.2 MB

Female pop stars: there’s the good girl, the temptress, the diva, the hot mess, the survivor… Professor Kristin Lieb shares her research on how pop stars influence and are influenced by culture, how a female pop star’s body is her core brand asset, and how female pop stars evolve through various archetypes over their lifecycle […] The post #55 ARCHETYPES & FEMALE POP STARS with Professor Kristin Lieb appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#54 ARCHETYPES with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki

July 13, 2020 05:01 - 23 minutes - 33 MB

ARCHETYPES are shared, universal patterns that help us understand characters and stories.  We employ archetypes in both our consumption (of stories, movies, music) and our communication – of ourselves, our experiences and our brands. Learn about the stages in the hero’s journey and 12 common archetypes, one of which may describe you and/or your brand. […] The post #54 ARCHETYPES with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#53 CRISIS LEADERSHIP & VIRTUAL TEAMS with Heather Stark

June 29, 2020 05:01 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Are you leading a virtual team? Learn how to lead a virtual team and excel in a crisis. During a crisis, everything is magnified, including leadership skills.  Executive coach Heather Stark shares her “5C’s of creating a virtual culture” framework to help leaders navigate and excel in the new normal. (This is part 2 of […] The post #53 CRISIS LEADERSHIP & VIRTUAL TEAMS with Heather Stark appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#52 COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS with executive coach Heather Stark

June 15, 2020 05:01 - 32 minutes - 45.8 MB

Effective leaders are effective communicators.  Executive coach Heather Stark shares how to improve our communication skills and why leaders need to be good listeners, authentic, proactive, inclusive, intentional and mindful.   REFERENCES & LINKS Heather Stark & Stark Coaching Email – [email protected] LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherestark/ Recommendations Berkeley Greater Good – https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Laurie Santos & The […] The post #52 COMMUNICATI...

#51 COMPETITION with open source strategy expert Mekki MacAulay

June 01, 2020 12:01 - 49 minutes - 69.3 MB

Competition, or rivalry over resources, encourages us to strive and excel.  Meet open source strategy expert Dr. Mekki MacAulay, who encourages us to create value by adopting an inclusive, transparent, open source mindset. According to Mekki: “90% of the equation is collaboration, helping, and communicating effectively.” The post #51 COMPETITION with open source strategy expert Mekki MacAulay appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#50 EMOTIONS with researcher & educator Tatiana Astray – podcast

May 18, 2020 04:01 - 51 minutes - 72.2 MB

Managing our emotional expressions is critical to effective communication. Emotions researcher Tatiana Astray helps us optimize our relationships and negotiation outcomes by taking responsibility for our emotional expressions. Learn about the difference between feelings and emotions, why we should express enthusiasm, how to manage negative emotions, and all about the positivity ratio. REFERENCES & LINKS […] The post #50 EMOTIONS with researcher & educator Tatiana Astray – podcast appeared f...

#49 PARENTING TEENS & ONLINE LEARNING with learning strategist & parenting coach Kimberley Acres

May 04, 2020 05:01 - 53 minutes - 63.2 MB

Learning strategist & parenting coach Kimberley Acres helps us in this time of physical distancing and online schooling with parenting philosophies and online learning tactics, including optimizing our children’s workspace, setting boundaries, and celebrating! LINK to printable SHOWNOTES: https://talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Shownotes-49-PARENTING-TEENS-ONLINE-LEARNING-with-Kimberley-Acres.pdf CONTENTS Summary References & Links Andrea’s Introduction Interview Transcript Andr...

#49 PARENTING TEENS & ONLINE LEARNING with Kimberley Acres

May 04, 2020 05:01 - 53 minutes - 63.2 MB

Learning strategist & parenting coach Kimberley Acres helps us in this time of physical distancing and online schooling with parenting philosophies and online learning tactics, including optimizing our children’s workspace, setting boundaries, and celebrating!   REFERENCES & LINKS Kimberley Acres LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-acres-1793a0104/ Email – [email protected] Books & Resources The Journey of the Heroic Parent […] The post #49 PARENTING TEENS & ONLINE LEARNING...

#48 PRESENTING WITH CONFIDENCE with Andrew Musselman

April 20, 2020 05:01 - 38 minutes - 89.3 MB

On presenting with confidence. Learn how to create a compelling presentation, then present it with confidence. Tips for your body language (posture, feet, hands), remembering to pause, projecting strength, warmth, authenticity and passion, and sticking to your one key message.   REFERENCES & LINKS Andrew Musselman LinkedIn– https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-musselman-06595316a/ Fluency – https://www.learnfluency.com/ Books & Resources Talk […] The post #48 PRESENTING WITH CONFIDENCE with A...

#47 HOW TO DELIVER A COMPELLING PRESENTATION with Andrew Musselman

April 06, 2020 05:07 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

Do you know how to prepare and deliver a compelling presentation? Guest expert Andrew Musselman shares presenters’ most common mistakes, what to do if you think you’re losing your audience, and how to successfully incorporate video clips, humour, and storytelling into your talk.   REFERENCES & LINKS  (Note this is episode 1of2 on COMPELLING PRESENTATIONS.  […] The post #47 HOW TO DELIVER A COMPELLING PRESENTATION with Andrew Musselman appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#46 – BIOHACKING TIPS to Boost Your Immunity with biohacker Oksana Andreiuk

March 23, 2020 05:01 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MB

How about some biohacking tips to boost your immunity and to fight off viruses like Covid-19? Biohacker Oksana Andreiuk (M.Biotech) shares her advice on boosting your immunity through specific biohacks associated with sleep, nutrition and supplements, exercise, stress management, taking a cold shower, and intermittent fasting. Biohacking is modifying your internal and external environments to […] The post #46 – BIOHACKING TIPS to Boost Your Immunity with biohacker Oksana Andreiuk appeared f...

#45 NETWORKING with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin

March 09, 2020 05:36 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MB

Are you good at networking? Executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin shares her advice on how to be a better networker, including why it’s critical to attend events, how to thrive at small talk, how to leverage LinkedIn, and the ideal networking mindset.   References & Links Sharon Mah-Gin  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmahgin/ Executive Search Alliance – http://www.execsearchalliance.com/ […] The post #45 NETWORKING with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin appeared first on Talk Ab...

#44 HOW TO CONDUCT AN INTERVIEW with improviser, host & podcaster David Shore

February 24, 2020 06:01 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Do you know how to conduct an interview? It could be a job interview, an information-seeking interview, a journalistic interview, or perhaps for entertainment purposes – like an interview that’s presented as a written article, a live interview onstage, or – a podcast interview! Improviser and podcast host David Shore shares his advice, including how […] The post #44 HOW TO CONDUCT AN INTERVIEW with improviser, host & podcaster David Shore appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#43 POSTURE & BREATHING with Dr. Nadine Kelly, YogiMD

February 10, 2020 06:01 - 45 minutes - 43.9 MB

Proper posture and breathing can make us better communicators! Dr. Nadine Kelly (YogiMD) shares breathing and posture tips, relaxation techniques (deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing,  combining breathe with a mantra), differences between the parasympathetic (rest & digest) versus the sympathetic (fight or flight) phase, and why nasal breathing is healthier than mouth breathing.   References […] The post #43 POSTURE & BREATHING with Dr. Nadine Kelly, YogiMD appeared first on Talk Ab...

#42 TELLING YOUR STORY with best selling author & legal veteran Norman Bacal

January 27, 2020 06:57 - 47 minutes - 44.9 MB

Do you know how to tell your story effectively? The story you tell could be at work in conversation with your boss, in a job interview, or perhaps you seek to write a novel? Best-selling author and legal veteran Norman Bacal shares how stories are impactful because they connect us through our emotions and life […] The post #42 TELLING YOUR STORY with best selling author & legal veteran Norman Bacal appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#41 LISTENING with author, consultant, & legal veteran Norman Bacal

January 13, 2020 06:01 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen, as Norman Bacal, author, consultant, and 35 year legal veteran, shares his insights and stories about how active listening can help you not only learn, but also improve your relationships with co-workers, clients, family, and friends.  You will learn strategies for active listening, including the ideal mindset for listening, what to project, how narcissists are […] The post #41 LISTENING with author, consultant, & legal veteran Norman Bacal appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#40 – 19 COMMUNICATION SKILLS from 2019

December 26, 2019 10:01 - 23 minutes - 23.2 MB

An efficient summary of the 19 Communication Skills from 2019, including the words we say, types of implicit communication, tips for specific people & contexts, & important meta learnings.   THANKS for listening – and READING! Let’s TALK! Web: https://talkabouttalk.com/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2512948625658629/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingAboutTalk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_about_talk Instagram: http...

#39 Communicating with NEGATIVE PEOPLE – with HR expert Tamara Finlay

December 16, 2019 06:35 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Working with difficult or negative people can be stressful. Learn reasons why people act so negatively and what you can do about it. Human Resources expert Tamara Finlay suggests diagnosing the issue using the SCARF model, then shares specific Do’s and Do-Not’s, depending on whether it is your peer, your subordinate or your boss.   […] The post #39 Communicating with NEGATIVE PEOPLE – with HR expert Tamara Finlay appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#38 GIFT-GIVING

December 02, 2019 06:39 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MB

Gift-giving is a highly symbolic form of communication. Are you a good gift giver? In this podcast you will learn how to think about gift-giving more rationally, with research-based tips about what matters and what doesn’t. Here’s a hint: We should worry less about how much money we spend. It’s typically the “low substance, high […] The post #38 GIFT-GIVING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#37 COMMUNICATION MEDIA: Phone or Email – with HR expert Tamara Finlay

November 18, 2019 19:13 - 32 minutes - 76 MB

Do you know when to use the phone or email?  What about text, social media, and face-to-face meetings? How do you feel when you hear the phone ring?  In this podcast episode, HR expert Tamara Finlay shares advice and frameworks to help you choose the ideal communication media or platform to optimize your communication.   […] The post #37 COMMUNICATION MEDIA: Phone or Email – with HR expert Tamara Finlay appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#36 Talking YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH - with Nicole German founder the Maddie_Project

November 05, 2019 11:50 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Youth mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression are common. Nicole German, founder of The Maddie Project, shares her experience and thoughtful advice to parents, family members, coaches, teachers, anyone who interacts with youth.  We need to step-it-up with awareness, empathy, and advocacy. “Anything we can do is goodness.” Doing little things and doing […] The post #36 Talking YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH with Nicole German, founder of The Maddie Project appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#36 Talking YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH with Nicole German, founder of The Maddie Project

November 05, 2019 11:50 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

Youth mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression are common. Nicole German, founder of The Maddie Project, shares her experience and thoughtful advice to parents, family members, coaches, teachers, anyone who interacts with youth.  We need to step-it-up with awareness, empathy, and advocacy. “Anything we can do is goodness.” Doing little things and doing […] The post #36 Talking YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH with Nicole German, founder of The Maddie Project appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#35 LET’S TALK ABOUT MONEY with Kelly Harper, experience strategist

October 26, 2019 14:47 - 38 minutes - 36.5 MB

Why is it so difficult to talk about money? Does your family have a budget? Do you have an updated will?  What about a power of attorney?  Listen and learn as experience strategist Kelly Harper shares strategies for talking to your partner, your parents, your children and your friends about money.  PODCAST: https://talkabouttalk.com/35-money References & Links  […] The post #35 LET’S TALK ABOUT MONEY with Kelly Harper, experience strategist appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#34 LESSONS FROM THE IMPROV STAGE with Sandy Marshall & Sandy Jobin-Bevans

October 16, 2019 09:47 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MB

Lessons from the Improv comedy stage can help us improve our communication skills! Comedians Sandy Marshall and Sandy Jobin-Bevans share their expertise – and a few laughs – including playing the scene you’re in, the beauty of mistakes, knowing your audience, testing your audience, “YES-AND,” burning a suggestion, and more! Whether you’re pitching for business, […] The post #34 LESSONS FROM THE IMPROV STAGE with Sandy Marshall & Sandy Jobin-Bevans appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#33 Communicating AUTHENTICITY with Ana Serrano

October 08, 2019 05:02 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Authenticity is important for both people and for brands. But what does it really mean to “be authentic”?  Ana Serrano (CFC chief digital officer) shares her expertise on authenticity, including how the digital realm has amplified the performative nature of authenticity and how inauthentic “green-washing,” “art-washing” and “social impact washing” on behalf of brands can backfire. References & […] The post #33 Communicating AUTHENTICITY with Ana Serrano appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#32 HOW TO CONQUER YOUR EMAIL INBOX

September 25, 2019 05:27 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

How many emails do you have in your inbox? Need some tips on how to conquer your email inbox? You can increase your productivity and reduce your email anxiety by doing three things: (1.) making behavioral changes; (2.) employing technology hacks; and (3.) effectively managing our sent mail! The first thing to do is to […] The post #32 HOW TO CONQUER YOUR EMAIL INBOX appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#31 HOW TO GIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki

September 18, 2019 05:20 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

Giving negative feedback is challenging and stressful. You will learn the mindsets, do’s & don’ts, and frameworks to help you give negative feedback effectively. Be constructive. Don’t make it a surprise, don’t joke around, don’t threaten the person. Be empathetic (compliment in public, criticize in private), be objective and professional, and LISTEN. Make sure that […] The post #31 HOW TO GIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#30 YOUR CONSUMER VOICE with Nexxt Intelligence president Kathy Cheng

September 11, 2019 05:16 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Learn 5 ways you can exercise or amplify your consumer voice. Market researcher Kathy Cheng of Nexxt Intelligence talks A.I. and chatbots, how firms can use augmented reality (AR), and the new market research, including why we shouldn’t call these consumer participants “respondents,” but rather partners or co-creators. References & Links Kathy Cheng & Nexxt […] The post #30 YOUR CONSUMER VOICE with Nexxt Intelligence president Kathy Cheng appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#29 Q&A with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki

September 04, 2019 05:11 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Welcome to the Q&A! Dr. Andrea answers listeners’ questions – personal Qs, communication Qs & podcasting Qs. You’ll hear about her biggest success & failure, why you should pick up the phone, advice on small talk and giving constructive feedback, and the #1 most important communication skill. https://talkabouttalk.com/29   References & Links   Other Podcasts […] The post #29 Q&A with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#28 COMMUNICATING CHANGE with professor & author Ellen Auster

August 27, 2019 12:01 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

Communication is a critical skill for effective change management, whether you’re leading change for an organization, a department, or for your family.  Professor Ellen Auster shares five common mistakes and 6 success principles for effective change communication, including embracing the politics, collective visioning, using mantras, building change fitness and focusing on relationships.   References & […] The post #28 COMMUNICATING CHANGE with professor & author Ellen Auster appeared first...

#27 POSITIVE SELF-TALK & the 3Es of WELLNESS with Tosca Reno

August 20, 2019 01:40 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Positive self-talk can make you healthier, happier, and more successful! Tosca Reno, Eat Clean founder and master wellness coach shares her advice for positive self-talk, including the Three Es of Wellness (Eat Clean, Exercise and Emotional self-care), her rituals, her mantras, and even her tattoos!   References & Links Tosca Reno WEBSITE – ToscaReno.com FACEBOOK […] The post #27 POSITIVE SELF-TALK & the 3Es of WELLNESS with Tosca Reno appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#26 SELF-TALK & MINDSETS with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (Self-Talk 2of3)

August 14, 2019 05:58 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Self-Talk – we could all be more mindful. Positive self-talk can significantly affect our life satisfaction. Let’s start by adopting five positive mindsets: optimism, perseverance, self-control, focusing on relationships, and being grateful. Then, there are five things we can do right now to improve our self-talk: we can practice gratitude, we can start journaling, we […] The post #26 SELF-TALK & MINDSETS with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (Self-Talk 2of3) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#25 BUILDING RESILIENCE: Sets & Reps – with Eat Clean founder & master wellness coach Tosca Reno

August 07, 2019 05:24 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Resilience: the capacity to recover from adversity. Meet Tosca Reno, “the woman with 9 lives,” Eat Clean founder, and master wellness coach.  In this, the first in this 3-episode series on Self-Talk, Tosca takes us through the “set and reps” necessary for resilience, including seeking challenges, positive stress (or eustress), taking ownership, practicing gratitude, and […] The post #25 BUILDING RESILIENCE: Sets & Reps – with Eat Clean founder & master wellness coach Tosca Reno appeared fir...

#24 The ABCDEs of COMMUNICATION SKILLS with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki

July 29, 2019 18:29 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

 Do you have effective communication skills? Are you a confident communicator? In this 20 minute podcast episode, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki teaches you the 5 simple steps that will improve your communication skills. It’s as simple as ABCDE!   References & Links Communication Skills & General References Professor Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard on […] The post #24 The ABCDEs of COMMUNICATION SKILLS with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#23(S2) clean – PROFANITY: TALKING TABOO with linguistics professor Darin Flynn

July 19, 2019 11:38 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

On swearing – Do you ever wonder why some people use profanity and others do not? Linguistics professor Darin Flynn leads us through a fascinating discussion on the taboo topic of swearing, including types of swear-words, how swear words change over time, personality types that are more likely to use profanity, and the risks associated […] The post #23(S2) clean – PROFANITY: TALKING TABOO with linguistics professor Darin Flynn appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#23(S2) explicit – PROFANITY: TALKING TABOO with linguistics professor Darin Flynn

July 19, 2019 00:28 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

(EXPLICIT) Do you ever wonder why some people use profanity and others do not? Linguistics professor Darin Flynn leads us through a fascinating discussion on the taboo topic of swearing, including types of swear-words, how swear words change over time, personality types that are more likely to use profanity, and the risks associated with profanity. […] The post #23(S2) explicit – PROFANITY: TALKING TABOO with linguistics professor Darin Flynn appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#22(S2) FUNNY TALK with stand-up comedian & business school professor Hillary Anger Elfenbein

July 04, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MB

Yes, you can learn to be funny! Do you appreciate humour? Do you ever imagine what it’s like to be on the stand-up comedy stage? Listen as stand-up comedian Hillary Anger Elfenbein (also a fully tenured business school professor) shares her insights on learning comedy, and compares that experience to her experience teaching in the […] The post #22(S2) FUNNY TALK with stand-up comedian & business school professor Hillary Anger Elfenbein appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#21(S2)TRUST with Per Se Brand Experience President Baron Manett

June 17, 2019 13:19 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

How do you know whether to trust someone? How do you communicate that you are trustworthy? Trust is imperative. If you don’t have trust, you have nothing. And that goes for both interpersonal relationships as well as for brands. Baron Manett, marketer and founder of Per Se Brand Experience shares his insights on the significance […] The post #21(S2)TRUST with Per Se Brand Experience President Baron Manett appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#20(S2) TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR with North York General Hospital CEO Dr. Joshua Tepper

June 11, 2019 05:15 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Dr. Joshua Tepper, CEO of North York General Hospital, shares advice on how to talk to your doctor, including: come prepared with a list; ask lots of questions; if you’re Googling your symptoms, consider the quality of your sources; and lots more!  We have all felt unsure, and some of us have felt awkward around our doctor.  Here is […] The post #20(S2) TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR with North York General Hospital CEO Dr. Joshua Tepper appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#19(S2) BEYOND CONDOLENCES: SUPPORTING OUR GRIEVING FRIENDS with psychotherapist & grief counsellor Andrea Warnick

May 29, 2019 05:35 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Beyond condolences, how can we best support a grieving friend? Grief counsellor Andrea Warnick tells us what to say and do, and what to avoid. For example: yes, use the “D” word; and do not try to “fix” it. The grieving process is not linear. Rather, it is like a squiggly line. So what should […] The post #19(S2) BEYOND CONDOLENCES: SUPPORTING OUR GRIEVING FRIENDS with psychotherapist & grief counsellor Andrea Warnick appeared first on Talk About Talk.

#18 (S2) FONTS, TYPOGRAPHY AND EMOJIs with the Font Guy, Patrick Griffin

May 15, 2019 05:09 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Fonts are on our screens, on paper, on the products we buy, and on signs everywhere! When used effectively, fonts can significantly improve our communication. Patrick Griffin (“the font guy”) shares his advice about choosing the ideal font, considering the white space, and emojis!   References & Links Patrick Griffin Canada Type – https://canadatype.com Font […] The post #18 (S2) FONTS, TYPOGRAPHY AND EMOJIs with the Font Guy, Patrick Griffin appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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