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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 post #116 GIFT-GIVING: What You Need to Know appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.”   CONTENTS Resources Transcript RESOURCES Dr. Andrea Wojnicki & Talk About Talk  Free 20min consult – […] The post #115 Say Nice Things About Yourself appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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! Find the list of ten strategies at talkabouttalk.com/speakup.   CONTENTS Resources Transcript RESOURCES ONE-PAGE SUMMARY of 10 Strategies to Help You Speak-Up […] The post #114 SPEAK UP! Communicating in Meetings appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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?   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY: Are You a FAST-Talker? Instead of focusing on your speech rate or words-per-minute (WPM), consider the ENGAGEMENT and […] The post #113 Are you a fast-talker? How to optimize your CADENCE appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.   CONTENTS Summary […] The post #112 Communicating with IMPACT – with Jennifer Lee, sr. partner at Deloitte appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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. Link to “How to Identify Your Superpower” WORKSHEET: https://talkabouttalk.com/superpower CONTENTS Summary Resources & Contact Info Episode Transcript SUMMARY: What's Your Superpower? […] The post #111 What's Your SUPERPOWER? appeared first on Talk About Talk.

How would YOU answer the 5 rapid fire questions that Andrea asks her guests at the end of every podcast interview? 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? Hear Andrea's answers to […] The post #110 Five Rapid Fire Questions appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY YOUR CHECKLIST 5 […] The post #109 Five Impactful Ways to Reinforce Your PERSONAL BRAND appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY What is Enthusiasm Enthusiasm is an intense expression of interest, […] The post #108 ENTHUSIASM Please! Communicating with Enthusiasm appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.   PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY Communication Skills for […] The post #107 Communication Skills for JOB-SEEKERS with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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!   PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST   CONTENTS Resources Transcript RESOURCES FishBowl https://www.fishbowlapp.com/ Andrea on […] The post #106 Q&A on Personal Branding appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.   PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST   CONTENTS Summary […] The post #105 BRAGGING, Self-Promotion & your Personal Brand appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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, […] The post #104 Communicating Psychological Safety appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.   PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY   WHY & HOW We Can Communicate with PRECISION Two main […] The post #103 Communicating with PRECISION appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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!   PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST CONTENTS Resources Transcript […] The post #102 Communication Skills Questions – Q&A from Fishbowl appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.”   […] The post #101 Communicating your Personal Brand on SOCIAL MEDIA with Andrew Jenkins appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript […] The post #100 Andrea's Top 3 Communication Insights appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.   PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript   SUMMARY Three Key Communication Skills of Sage Leaders […] The post #99 Communicating as a SAGE LEADER with Angie Alexander appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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.   […] The post The Power Of PERSONAL BRANDING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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 […] The post #97 PERSONAL STYLE & Your Personal Brand appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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, […] The post #96 The 3 Point BODY LANGUAGE Scan appeared first on Talk About Talk.

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 post #95 TAKING THE STAGE part 2 – Communication Skills for LEADERS with Judith Humphrey appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Andrea interviews leadership communication expert Judith Humphrey. 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 you need to demonstrate leadership. This is part 1 of a two-part feature (ep. 94 & 95) on “Taking the Stage: […] The post #94 TAKING THE STAGE – Communication Skills for LEADERS with Judith Humphrey – part 1 appeared first on Talk About Talk.

THREE is a powerful number that we can use to improve our communication. 3 makes things easier to understand and easier to recall.  3 is balanced and substantive, but not overwhelming. Consider the power of 3 in your communication, whether you're categorizing, listing, highlighting, influencing, ranking or creating a framework. Make 3 your default. PRINTABLE […] The post #93 The Power of THREE appeared first on Talk About Talk.

NETWORKS: We all want a strong network, but most of us hate networking. Jamie Millar of SkyBridge shares tips for building a strong network, options for how to curate your LinkedIn connections, and why we should distinguish between networks and networking. PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript   SUMMARY […] The post #92 The Power of NETWORKS with Jamie Millar appeared first on Talk About Talk.

The best of Talk About Talk, including the top 3 most downloaded podcast episodes of 2021, 3 insights we learned, and 3 communication goals for 2022.   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript   SUMMARY   TOP 3 TALK ABOUT TALK PODCAST EPISODES #58: Communicate with CONFIDENCE – Mental Preparation #86: Introductions – […] The post #91 The BEST OF Talk About Talk – top 3 appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Have you been told it's time to start “demonstrating leadership”? Learn 5 ways to communicate your leadership potential and make leadership an integral part of your personal brand. You can create thought leadership, demonstrate people leadership, you can talk leadership, and more.    PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript   SUMMARY […] The post #90 DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: Leadership & Your Personal Brand appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you like the sound of your voice? Can your voice be improved? Do you have an accent? In this interview with voice expert Judith Weinman, you'll learn 5 things you can do to optimize the sound of your voice, how to leverage your voice in terms of your personal brand, and all about accents. […] The post #89 Using Your VOICE with Judith Weinman appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you want to be a better listener? Yes, you can learn to listen! Learn tactical strategies to help you become a better listener, reasons why listening is so difficult, and the 3 levels of listening. Printable Shownotes: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes Subscribe here: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#subscribe CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript   SUMMARY WHY LISTENING is so DIFFICULT We're myopic […] The post #88 The Power of LISTENING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

How to introduce others: The do's & don'ts of formally introducing a speaker or a guest, plus how to introduce or connect two people. PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes   CONTENTS 1-page Summary Resources & Contact Info Episode Transcript SUMMARY INTRODUCING a GUEST TO A GROUP – THE 3 T's: TOPIC Introduce the subject matter or content […] The post #87 INTRODUCTIONS: How to Introduce & Connect Others appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Introducing yourself shouldn't be something you dread. Learn a 3-point self-introduction framework (not a script!) plus 4 general tips for introducing yourself effectively. Introducing yourself is a rare opportunity to highlight your personal brand!   Printable shownotes: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes   CONTENTS 1-page Summary Resources & Contact Info Episode Transcript SUMMARY 3 Point Self-Introduction Framework Present Establish […] The post #86 INTRODUCTIONS – How to Introduce Yourself appeared first on Talk About Talk.

What is jargon? Learn about buzzwords, corporate jargon and “big words,” including why we use these words, their impact (it's not always negative!) and how we can learn to avoid jargon.  Words matter! CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY   Jargon is a word or phrase that is frequently and often unnecessarily repeated, specific to a […] The post #85 WATCH YOUR JARGON – WORDS MATTER appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Strategic Principles of PERSONAL BRANDING: Before you start promoting your Personal Brand, you need to articulate what it is! Learn the 3 strategic principles of Personal Branding, plus the most common mistake that people make when crafting their Personal Brand. CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY What is a personal brand? Your identity or your reputation […] The post #84 Strategic Principles of PERSONAL BRANDING appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Do you suffer from IMPOSTER SYNDROME? Most of us do! Learn exactly what imposter syndrome is, how to avoid or alleviate imposter syndrome, and some good news: how the discourse (talk) about imposter syndrome has evolved. Link to printable shownotes:https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY DEFINITION of IMPOSTER SYNDROME Psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne […] The post #83 Let's Talk IMPOSTER SYNDROME appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Introvert or extrovert – which one are you?  Learn 3 common misconceptions about the introvert/extrovert scale and how to leverage this personality dimension to help you manage your energy and your relationships with others. Link to printable shownotes: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes   CONTENTS Summary Resources Transcript SUMMARY Image: Unsplash @liydanada DEFINITION of INTROVERTS vs EXTROVERTS INTROVERTS are […] The post #82 Am I an INTROVERT or an EXTROVERT? appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Taboo topics are sacred or prohibited based on morals, religion or social norms. Learn how to respond to taboo topics and the significance of context when it comes to taboos. What's considered taboo depends on the time in history, the generation, the person, the setting, even the medium. People seem to feel more comfortable reading […] The post #81 Talking TABOO Topics appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Podcaster Dave Jackson shares general communication insights for all of us, plus specific advice for podcasters, including the most common mistakes that podcasters make, the ideal length for a podcast, and how to refer to the listeners…   Link to printable shownotes: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes   CONTENTS Summary Resources Andrea's Introduction Interview Transcript Andrea's Conclusion SUMMARY 3 […] The post #80 COMMUNICATION INSIGHTS from hall-of-fame podcaster Dave Jackson appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Storytelling can elevate your communication! Learn 4 ways stories are impactful, the important elements of stories, and where to find great stories. Whether you're giving a speech or presentation, leading a meeting, or teaching, storytelling will connect you with your audience.   Printable shownotes: https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes CONTENTS Summary – Your Storytelling Tip Sheet Resources Transcript SUMMARY: […] The post #79 How to Use STORYTELLING to Elevate Your Communication appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Upskilling, or focusing on personal development, can propel your career.  But what skills should you focus on and how should you develop them? Cherry Siu, chief of staff at Deloitte, shares personal development insights from her personal experience and observation of other global professionals. Link to printable shownotes & summary: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes   CONTENTS Summary Resources […] The post #78 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Upskilling to Propel Your Career with Cherry Siu appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Personal branding is more than just the words we say about ourselves. Learn to reinforce your personal brand through consistent implicit communication, ranging from your personal style, possessions, affiliations, how you show up for meetings, and more.    Find your printable “Personal Branding Checklist” HERE (ep.77) CONTENTS Your Personal Branding Checklist Resources YOUR CHECKLIST: Reinforcing […] The post #77 PERSONAL BRANDING: Reinforcing your Personal Brand with Implicit Communication appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Strong communication skills can elevate your leadership effectiveness and your career.  CEO Jill Nykoliation shares her general career advice, what she keeps in her 2 notebooks, the most common career pitfalls, and more. Listen to learn how to communicate like a boss! This is the 2nd half of a 2-part interview. Please see episode #75 […] The post #76 LEADERSHIP: Communicate Like a Boss! PART 2 with Jill Nykoliation, CEO Juniper ParkTBWA appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Effective leaders communicate like a boss! Compassion, precision, and frequency of communication are just a few of the values that CEO Jill Nykoliation exemplifies and that she encourages others to embrace. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview. The 2nd episode (#76) includes a summary of both episodes.   Link to printable shownotes with […] The post #75 LEADERSHIP: Communicate Like a Boss! PART 1 with Jill Nykoliation, CEO Juniper ParkTBWA appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Mindfulness can elevate our communication skills. Learn how to be mindful in specific communication contexts by pausing, communicating with intention, and acknowledging our inner critic. Anne Muhlethaler (yogi, meditation teacher, podcaster and luxury brand consultant) shares her experiences and valuable insights.   Link to PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES:  https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes CONTENTS Summary Resources Andrea’s Introduction Interview Transcript Andrea’s […] The post #74 MINDFULNESS Practicing our Communication Skills with Anne Muhlethaler appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Technology entrepreneur Robson Beaudry shares how we can use VR to practice and improve our interpersonal and communication skills. VR can accelerate and improve our practice, beyond alternatives such as role-playing or watching ourselves. Key insights include the power of meta-learning and the impact of listening versus talking… LINK to printable shownotes: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes   CONTENTS […] The post #73 Practicing Communication Skills with VR Technology – with Robson Beaudry appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Practice can elevate our performance.  But WHAT IS PRACTICE? Dr. Nadine Kelly shares how practice does not make perfect, how to practice effectively by setting intentions (WHY am I doing this and WHO do I need to be?) and the benefits of practice, including being less reactive. PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES CONTENTS Summary Resources & Recommendations Andrea’s […] The post #72 Practicing Communication Skills: WHAT IS PRACTICE? with Dr. Nadine Kelly YogiMD appeared first on Talk About Talk.

How can we be authentic without sharing TMI (too much information)? How can we be transparent, bring our “whole selves” to work, without appearing unprofessional? Copywriter and messaging strategist Tom Megginson encourages us to be authentic, but focus on our audience.  Code-switching and filtering are two ways to maintain authenticity without compromising professionalism. PRINTABLE SHOWNOTES […] The post #71 PERSONAL BRANDING, AUTHENTICITY & TMI with Tom Megginson appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Leading online meetings (virtual meetings) is a challenge. Staying focused and encouraging others to participate is a huge challenge!  Learn 4 tactics to encourage engagement in others, plus tips on what we ourselves should be doing during virtual meetings. Link to Printable Shownotes HERE: https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes CONTENTS Summary: PARTICIPATING: What to do during online meetings LEADING: […] The post #70 ONLINE MEETINGS 2: Engagement & Leading appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Actionable advice on how to communicate your personal brand online, including 3 KEY PRINCIPLES of personal branding, plus instructions for how to UPDATE, PARTICIPATE and MONITOR your personal brand online. LINK to printable shownotes: https://talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/68-COMMUNICATING-YOUR-PERSONAL-BRAND-ONLINE.pdf CONTENTS Summary References & Links Transcript SUMMARY: Communicating Your Personal Brand ONLINE Personal Branding = Proactively Managing Your Identity Personal branding […] The post #68 Communicating Your PERSONAL BRAND ONLINE (2) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Your Online Meeting Preparation Checklist ONLINE MEETING PREPARATION… do you know what to do? Virtual meetings are now the norm. That goes for both professional as well as personal communication. image: Unsplash @ becihannah In 2020,  Zoom was the #1 most downloaded app in the App Store and the #2 most downloaded app overall (after TikTok)! Nowadays we […] The post Online Meeting Preparation Checklist – blog appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Here’s your online meeting preparation checklist! We cover technology requirements and recommendations, your physical space, and your personal appearance. Preparation can fuel success in virtual meetings. Link to Printable Shownotes HERE: https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes Link to Printable “Meeting Prep Checklist” HERE: https://talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/69-ONLINE-MEETINGS-Preparation.pdf (see pg. 3) CONTENTS Summary Online Meeting Prep Checklist Resources Transcript SUMMARY: PREPARING FOR ONLINE […] The post #69 ONLINE MEETINGS – Preparation appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Actionable advice on how to communicate your personal brand online, including 3 KEY PRINCIPLES of personal branding, plus instructions for how to UPDATE, PARTICIPATE and MONITOR your personal brand online. LINK to printable shownotes: https://talkabouttalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/68-COMMUNICATING-YOUR-PERSONAL-BRAND-ONLINE.pdf CONTENTS Summary References & Links Transcript SUMMARY: Communicating Your Personal Brand ONLINE Personal Branding = Proactively Managing Your Identity Personal branding […] The post #68 Communicating Your PERSONAL BRAND Online appeared first on Talk About Talk.