89: Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills - with Jen Oleniczak Brown, Author & Founder of The Engaging Educator

Jen Oleniczak Brown is the founder of The Engaging Educator (EE), a women-owned and operated company dedicated to helping people find their unapologetic, authentic and best voice, communication style and self through improv-based education.

Since 2012, EE has served over 50,000 students, working with companies such as Viacom, Food Network, The New York Times, Saks Fifth Avenue and CBS.

EE is based out of NYC, LA, SF and Winston Salem, NC. Jen’s work can be found in publications including Bustle, Fast Company, Forbes, Moneyish and others.

Jen is also the author of Think on Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills on the Job.

Aside from her entrepreneurial endeavors, Jen has done three TEDx talks on the power of improv, including one TEDxWomen on uplifting and elevating women.

Jen's personal mission is to empower as many women as possible to stop playing small and to know their incredible supernova powers. She currently lives in Winston Salem, NC with her husband Alex, dog Drumstick, and about two-dozen houseplants.

In this episode, we touch on the power of silence and intentional listening, how to get straight to the point and not repeat yourself, how to master networking and small talk, and more impromptu communication tips.

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