Communications Czar Podcast

When it comes to career change, Melanie Mitchell-Wexler has been there and done that -- and now helps everyone from C-level executives to new grads do the same.

She draws from almost two decades of recruiting and staffing as well as her own personal career change. As a coach, Melaine knows how to strike the balance between helping people and empowering people to help themselves design a career path that leads them where they truly want to go.

Driven by a deep desire to help people find meaningful and fulfilling work, I draw from close to 18 years of recruiting and staffing experience to provide a clear structured framework to help my clients better understand themselves and make better career and life decisions. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals from college graduates to C-Level Executives, coming from all industries across the United States.

Melanie has a soon-to-be-released website chock full of job search tools and templates. You connect with her on any of the platforms below - and remember to congratulate her on her new Communications Czar title!

Melanie's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AchieveinFindingSuccess

Melanie's Instagram:

@MWexlerCareerCoach

Melanie on LinkedIn:

Melanie Wexler

Melanie on Clubhouse:

Melanie Mitchell -- and make sure you join her Cultivating Careers Club

What's on Melanie's Nightstand:

Melanie recommends "Everybody Always" by Bob Goth and says it a book full of simple acts to help you love difficult people in difficult situations.

You can click on the affiliate link below to purchase it through Amazon -- and support the Communications Czar podcast at the same time!

Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goth

Just because Dave Bricker lived on a sailboat for 15 years and sailed across the Atlantic on a wooden boat doesn't mean he's the only one who has a story to tell!

Guest Czar Dave Bricker is a Speaker, Trainer and Coach who can help you use stories to connect with any audience.

Dave's answer to the "What's on your nightstand?" question that we pose to all of our Guest Czars was unique -- and interesting -- referring to the audio version of "Shantaram: A Novel" -- a 40 hour audiobook that is so well narrated that Dave doesn't ever want it to end!

*Time for the disclaimer: Purchasing the recommended book on Amazon using the link below is an easy way to support this podcast because Amazon provides a nominal commission through their affiliate program.

Shantaram: A Novel by Gregory David Roberts (Dave recommends the audio version!)

Here's how you can get more from Dave Bricker:

*His speaking/training/coaching website: storysailing.com

*His online public speaking course sending public speaking lessons to your inbox every week: 52speakingblunders.com

This free-wheeling conversation with Self-Love Warrior Seth Pearson (and yes, that is one heck of a job title!) sheds some light on how we can be more "in the moment" and therefore more impactful when we are communicating.

Seth shares some interesting insights into what it takes to share our thoughts with confidence.

Seth's ideas for warming yourself up before you go into key communications situations like important meetings or interviews will help you exude confidence and make a great impression.

Get more from Seth at: www.loveamped.com

Follow him on Instagram: @loveampedseth

Here's what's on Seth's nightstand - and please note that purchasing Seth's book recommendations through the Amazon Associate links below is a great way for you to support the podcast. You get the books at the usual Amazon price and the podcast makes a little money -- talk about a win-win!

"Breath" by James Nestor

"Becoming Supernatural" by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Are you starting conversations the right way? Communication should be clear, concise, and should get to the point quickly. The problem is we don't always know how to do this.

Chris teaches you how to:

*Be concise

*Summarize complex information quickly

*Transform time-sucking meetings into productive updates.

Chris Fenning, author of "The First Minute: How to Start Conversations That Get Results" teaches us how to streamline all of our communications.

Visit Chris' Website for more details on his work: www.chrisfenning.com

The book that Chris referenced was: Brant Pinvidic - The 3-Minute Rule (note from Roseann: I have since listened to the audiobook of Pinvidic's work and it is excellent!)

Dust off your briefcase and find a belt. Ready or not, we are headed back to the office –well, sort of anyway. Of course, things will look different. We will be distanced and masked and there will be a lot of hybrid meetings – but meetings, nonetheless. You'll have to continue making presentations but don't be surprised the settings have changed.

Like it or not, Zoom is becoming increasingly the way to do things virtually. Now is a good time to upgrade your presentations and maybe even invest in some new tools.

I sought out our Guest Czar, Matteo Cassese, a communication, productivity and digital marketing coach, to help you learn how to navigate your way around the new world of hybrid presentations. Cassese, who spent seven years at Warner Brothers and taught at the University of Palermo, is passionate about planning, designing and delivering impactful and engaging presentations that are high not only in content but also production value.

Cassese has some practical advice that you can implement right away to improve your Zoom presentation. He says that the biggest takeaway for people is usually that the first few elements that you can fix are super easy.

You can connect with Matteo and get more information on his work and courses on LinkedIn or on his website, Fabbrica.la

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Wow! Annie is a font of sales avoidance wisdom and actionable information.

If you haven't already done so, enjoy the Medium article I wrote distilling down some of the many nuggets of wisdom Annie shared in this episode: Not Knowing How to Sell Can Kill Your Business: Annie P. Ruggles Can Save You From Yourself

No surprise here, Annie's website is a wonderland of shiny things, you will want to check it out at: www.anniepruggles.com

You can find links to her podcast and all the things Annie is up to on the site as well as gain access to Annie's free Masterclass, take a quiz and find out how Annie's fun and game-changing work can help you.

If you are stuck and you don't know how to eradicate the sleaze from your selling, Annie welcomes you to reach out to her on a platform where she can respond:

Instagram: @anniepreneur

LinkedIn: Annie P. Ruggles on LinkedIn

The book that Annie referenced, is about fungus – that's a Communications Czar first! Check it out and get enlightened:

"Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures" by Merlin Sheldrake.

True confession time -- I originally listened to the audiobook of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen when I was doing a virtual run across California over the summer. I loved the book (and Steve and his accent!) so much that I listened to it three times from start to finish.

When I asked him to be a Guest Czar on the podcast and his people said yes, I was thrilled but I had a fangirl moment right before I we started recording. Fortunately for you, Steve was so generous with his information, I didn't have to do much other than just let him go. He dropped truth bombs the entire time and was both fun and insightful.

Even though he is a big guy with a big personality, he is very much an introvert and he shares some great insights into how introverts can survive -- and thrive! -- in our extroverted world.

Listen to the episode, take notes, write a review and share it with your friends!

Want more of Steve? You are in luck because Steve has a free Facebook Group and offers tons of great information and opportunities to for you to engage with him, get all the details at:

stevedsims.com

simsdistillery.com

You've heard it before. You really should get working on developing your personal brand online. Maybe you created a social media account or two, posted some pics from your last vacation, and like a few posts here and there. The problem is, it's just another thing to do and you already have too much on your plate. Things that seem to matter more. So, you can't help but wonder, "Is all this social media stuff really worth it?"

"If you're not controlling your brand online, you're falling behind," Ewa warns. She's been there, so she knows. Obsessed by her online presence, Ewa even had to conquer a mindset block of her own, which she did it. Indeed, she started a blog and paved the way. She forged ahead and learned the hard way. Eventually, she successfully developed an online brand that attracts her ideal clients and opportunities that align with her values. And now, she is willing to use her personal experience to show you the way.

Ewa shares tons of great advice on this episode and on her website, which includes a super helpful LinkedIn Profile Optimization download.

Visit Ewa's website: www.uandeve.com for more helpful content

Ewa also references a book, Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg

Melbourne Australia's beloved International Style Blogger and Fashion Icon, Imogen Lamport teaches us how to communicate with our personal style.

If you're in front of people, you may not be speaking, but you are still communicating, so make sure you are sending the messages that you want to convey. This means that you have to consider what you are wearing and how you are groomed. Make sure every element of your appearance transmits the same message. "It's so much easier to get your message across when it's not incongruent with your appearance," Imogen suggests.

Visit Imogen's site to take your own Style Personality Quiz, sign up for her newsletter and get a free download:

insideoutstyleblog.com