Powerful communication is essential in business (and in life)! In part 1 of this Communicate Powerfully series, we are exploring effective written communication and why it is KEY to achieving powerful business results. In today’s episode, I invite seasoned writer and pro at written communication, Elizabeth Danziger, to share her wisdom on how to communicate powerfully through your business writing and the tools you need to develop more direct, concise, and persuasive writing habits so you can up-level your skills - and see big results!

We dive into:

• [8:20] Worktalk - what it is and how it helps others with finding their voice and effective communication skills
• [10:00] Why Liz is so passionate about communication
• [10:30] The 3 P’s tool - and how to use this to up-level your communication skills!
• [11:25] One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make in written communication (hint: it’s about your reader!)
• [12:15] The real impact of not having good written communication in business
• [16:00] Why writing is DIRECTLY related to your credibility
• [17:35] Two of the MOST COMMON mistakes made in written communication - and how to avoid them! 
• [18:45] The writing habits that commonly disempower us as women (and why you should stop using THIS phrase)
• [24:50] Some vital communication advice if you are a woman in leadership
• [27:05] What it could mean if you’re NOT getting feedback that your communication is too direct 
• [33:10] A common pattern that comes up in writing for women - and what to do about it!
• [40:10] Some practical advice you can use today to up-level your written communication skills
• [42:15] A BIG tip for more effective email communication 

If you want to improve your writing skills, I suggest you pick up Liz’s book - Get to the Point! Painless Advice for Writing Memos, Letters and Emails Your Colleagues and Clients Will Understand, Second Edition

Sign  up  for  Liz’s monthly newsletter - “Writamins”  writing tips  at  www.worktalk.com and learn more from Liz at  her next event -  Workshop  in  Communicating  Effectively  in  a  Fast-Paced  World,  November  18,  2021  from  10  am to  12:30  pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/194635218177

Additionally, stay connected with Liz here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethdanziger/

 

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