Talk About Talk - Communication Skills Training
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr. 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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#17 (S2) WHAT OUR POSSESSIONS SAY with award-winning marketing professor Russell Belk
May 08, 2019 05:01 - 46 minutes - 43.8 MBWhat do our possessions say about us? Award-winning marketing professor Russell Belk talks about how our possessions (including our clothing, cars, people, collections, gifts, social media pages,…) become part of our identity –or our extended self. Professor Belk highlights the significance of the sharing economy and de-materialization, cultural differences, and our evolving identities in relation […] The post #17 (S2) WHAT OUR POSSESSIONS SAY with award-winning marketing professor Russell ...
#16 (S2) TALKING FASHION & STYLE with Toronto Fashion Week’s Carolyn Quinn
May 01, 2019 00:01 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat’s your personal style? Carolyn Quinn, executive director of Toronto Fashion Week provides us with insights on fashion trends, environmental sustainability in the fashion industry, and tips on purchasing clothing and pulling together a great outfit! References & Links Carolyn Quinn, executive director Toronto Fashion Week Toronto Fashion Week – https://torontofashionweek.to/ Recommendations: Retail Insider […] The post #16 (S2) TALKING FASHION & STYLE with Toronto Fashion Week’s Carol...
#15 (S2) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: TALKING WITH SIRI & ALEXA with professor & author Avi Goldfarb
April 24, 2019 00:35 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBAre you optimistic about our future with ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE? Avi Goldfarb (professor and author of “Prediction Machines”) shares a brief history of AI, various AI applications that are being used in the marketplace, and specific reasons why we should be optimistic about our future with AI. References & Links Avi Goldfarb Rotman UofT – […] The post #15 (S2) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: TALKING WITH SIRI & ALEXA with professor & author Avi Goldfarb appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#14(S.2) SIBLING COMMUNICATION & BIRTH ORDER EFFECTS with TalkAboutTalk producer Brian Campbell
April 17, 2019 05:01 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBAre you the bossy eldest? The troubled middle child? The baby of the family? Or an only child? Does your personality fit with your birth order stereotype? What about your kids? Listen as Dr. Andrea and her brother, musician and sound producer Brian Campbell, talk about birth order effects, how the stereotypes fit with their […] The post #14(S.2) SIBLING COMMUNICATION & BIRTH ORDER EFFECTS with TalkAboutTalk producer Brian Campbell appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#13 Talk About Talk Season One Highlights & Bloopers – podcast
March 27, 2019 11:55 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBThat’s season one for Talk About Talk! Tune-in and you’ll hear the best of the past 12 episodes, including key learnings, bloopers, things YOU told me, answers to a few Qs that you asked, and what I personally learned through this season. You can think of this as the final lecture of the class, where […] The post #13 Talk About Talk Season One Highlights & Bloopers – podcast appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#13 SEASON ONE Highlights & Bloopers
March 27, 2019 11:55 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBWhat a season of Talk About Talk! Tune-in and you will hear the best of the past 12 episodes, including key learnings, bloopers, things YOU told me, answers to a few Qs that you asked, and what I personally learned through this season. You can think of this as the final lecture of the class, […] The post #13 SEASON ONE Highlights & Bloopers appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#12 EXPRESSING YOUR CREATIVITY with Jenn Purkis, Daryl Aitken & Lori Ryerson
March 20, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThe post #12 EXPRESSING YOUR CREATIVITY with Jenn Purkis, Daryl Aitken & Lori Ryerson appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#11 STORYTELLING with Harvard professor & author Jerry Zaltman
March 13, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBHow’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.
#10 COMMUNICATING WITH COLOURS with Daryl Aitken, Jenn Purkis & Lori Ryerson
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBWhat 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.
#10 COMMUNICATING WITH COLOUR with Daryl Aitken, Jenn Purkis & Lori Ryerson
March 06, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat 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 COLOUR with Daryl Aitken, Jenn Purkis & Lori Ryerson appeared first on TalkAboutTalk.
#9 RE-IMAGINING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND – with CEO & team performance expert Michael Boydell
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 61 MBAre 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.
#8 COACHING – with Elite Camps founder Stephanie Rudnick
February 20, 2019 11:58 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MBGood 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.
#7 SOCIAL MEDIA – with Volterra founder Andrew Jenkins
February 13, 2019 18:53 - 38 minutes - 36 MBAre 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.
#6 RATINGS & REVIEWS -with Homestars Founder & CEO Nancy Peterson
February 06, 2019 00:01 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBCan 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.
#6 RATINGS & REVIEWS – with Homestars Founder & CEO Nancy Peterson
February 05, 2019 19:01 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBCan you spot a fake review? 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.
#5 PUBLIC RELATIONS with PR expert Graeme Harris – podcast
January 30, 2019 17:25 - 42 minutes - 59.6 MBWe 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.
#5 PUBLIC RELATIONS – with PR expert Graeme Harris
January 30, 2019 12:25 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBWe 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 appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#4 LANGUAGE – with polyglot & TFS Head of School Dr. Josep González – podcast
January 17, 2019 18:53 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB“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.
#4 LANGUAGE – with polyglot & TFS Head of School Dr. Josep González
January 17, 2019 13:53 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB“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 appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#1 BODY LANGUAGE – with executive coach & author Cynthia Barlow – podcast
January 10, 2019 17:55 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat 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.
#1 BODY LANGUAGE – with executive coach Cynthia Barlow
January 10, 2019 12:55 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat 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 Cynthia Barlow appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#3 WHY WE TALK – Dr. Andrea Wojnicki discusses her research – podcast
December 31, 2018 23:09 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBWHY 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.
#3 WHY WE TALK – Dr. Andrea Wojnicki discusses her research
December 31, 2018 18:09 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWHY 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 appeared first on Talk About Talk.
#2 USING YOUR VOICE – with baritone opera singer Bradley Christensen – podcast
December 17, 2018 23:01 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDid 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.
TRAILER – Talk About Talk (90seconds)
December 17, 2018 22:12 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBWelcome 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.
#2 USING YOUR VOICE – with baritone opera singer Bradley Christensen
December 17, 2018 18:01 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDid you know Margaret Thatcher took voice lessons to deepen her pitch before one of her elections? Yes, our voices are critical. In this TalkAboutTalk 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, why you should […] The post #2 USING YOUR VOICE – with baritone opera singer Bradley Christensen appeared first on Talk About Talk.
TRAILER – TalkAboutTalk (90seconds)
December 17, 2018 17:12 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBWelcome 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 – TalkAboutTalk (90seconds) appeared first on Talk About Talk.