How can mastering communication transform your leadership and impact your bottom line?

In this episode of Thrive Today, Natalie shares insights from her recent article on communication in the workplace, unpacking how great leaders use emotional intelligence and speaking skills to drive success. With real-life examples and engaging stories, the conversation dives into the importance of understanding your audience, the power of body language, and the value of feedback for continuous improvement. This episode offers practical tools for leaders who want to enhance their communication skills and create lasting impact in their teams and organizations.

[00:01 - 05:11] Welcome and Role Reversal

-The topic of mastering communication

-Discussion of Natalie’s article on leadership and communication

-The importance of communication for business success

[05:12 - 10:00] Impress vs. Impact: Shifting Your Focus

-The shift from impressing an audience to impacting them

-How focusing on delivering value to others can reduce self-consciousness

-The mindset change needed for effective leadership communication

[10:01 - 15:32] Mastering Body Language and Emotional Intelligence

-Practical exercises for improving body language during public speaking

-How emotional intelligence shapes communication

-The importance of non-verbal cues in engaging an audience

[15:33 - 21:26] Knowing Your Audience: Research and Connection

-Strategies for learning about your audience before speaking

-How interacting with audience members can improve the relevance of your message

-Natalie shares a story about tailoring her message based on audience feedback

[21:27 - 26:48] Feedback as a Tool for Growth

-The value of seeking and receiving feedback after each talk

-Natalie shares her process for using feedback to improve her public speaking skills

-The importance of embracing feedback, even when it’s hard to hear

Key Quotes:

"When we focus on impacting others rather than impressing them, it changes the way we communicate." - Natalie Born

"Your audience deserves the very best version of you, and it’s your responsibility to show up ready to give them that." - Colleen Rouse

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Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenrouse

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