Twins Talk it Up Episode 44: Tech and Modern Mentoring

In this Episode, we speak with Microsoft's Vice President of US Channel Sales, Sherlaender "Lani" Phillips. In addition to serving on several Boards and her volunteer work, she also champions Microsoft’s Black and African American partner growth initiative. This initiative also includes their partnership with the Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA).

She is completely comfortable with being an example and model for women wanting to thrive in technology. She also believes in providing a platform through her 'Modern Mentoring Sessions' for professionals looking to grow in their own careers. We cannot wait for Lani's leadership book around leading with your head and heart, and it will include her concept of 'Modern Mentoring' with 15 attributes of what it means to be a modern leader. We also look forward to seeing her take the stage with a TEDx Talk.

Lani shares with us her “6 steps to having an authentic conversation”? This was born from the challenges we've experienced around social injustices and the need to have difficult conversations.

Those steps are:

1. Show up & Listen with Empathy

2. Be Vulnerable

3. Demonstrate Active Listening

4. Validate Feelings

5. Asking How you can Help

6. Follow Through (Action)

To learn more about Lani Phillips, visit https://laniphillips.com/

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If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.

Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. 

Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value.  Along the way, let’s crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs.

Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills.  They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.

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