Jeremy announces a name change for the podcast to 'NeuroConversant Leadership' and explains the reasoning behind it. He discusses the need to consolidate his online presence and create a unified message. Jeremy shares his interest in communication and leadership, particularly in the context of neurodiversity. He highlights the communication challenges faced by engineers and the importance of effective communication in the STEM workplace. Jeremy explains the concept of neurodiversity and advocates for its inclusion in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. He emphasizes the need for neuroconversant leaders in STEM fields and announces the launch of a new webpage. Jeremy concludes by previewing the upcoming guest and future plans for the podcast.

Takeaways

Consolidating online presence and creating a unified message is important for effective communication.

Understanding and communicating across neurodiversity is crucial for leaders in the STEM workplace.

Engineers and other STEM professionals may face challenges in communicating with non-technical colleagues.

Neurodiversity should be included in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Name Change

00:29 Consolidating Online Presence

02:42 Communication Challenges for Engineers

04:17 Understanding Neurodiversity

05:48 Inclusion of Neurodiversity in DEI Efforts

06:35 Communication Challenges in STEM Fields

07:25 Focus on NeuroConversant Leadership

08:15 What happens now?

8:35 Upcoming Guest and Conclusion

This episode explores how to make people want to pay attention and listen to what you have to say. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that people are self-centered and suggests making conversations relate to them. The episode provides an example of how to frame a conversation to highlight what's in it for the listener. It also discusses the use of hooks to capture attention and shares tips for telling interesting stories. The episode concludes by recommending listening to Episode 10, and getting Chris Fennings book called The First Minute

https://chrisfenning.com/

00:00 Introduction: Importance of Getting Attention

00:25 People are Self-Centered

00:55 Make it Relate to Them

02:28 Start with a Hook

03:28 A fact Jeremy thinks is interesting

04:49 Further Resources

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Dr. Gary Simonds, a neurosurgeon, professor, and author, about the challenges of communication in the medical field and beyond. Gary discusses how the specialized training of surgeons can hinder their ability to communicate effectively with patients and offers insights into improving communication skills. He emphasizes the importance of listening, preparing for difficult conversations, and using humor to connect with others. Gary also shares his expertise on burnout and resilience, providing strategies for preventing and addressing burnout in various professions. Overall, this conversation highlights the significance of effective communication in building relationships and navigating challenging situations.

You can learn more about Gary, and connect with him at

https://garyrsimonds.com/

In this episode

00:30 Gary's background

01:22 Surgeons and Communication

03:08 The Language of Medicine

07:24 Emotionally Charged Conversations

09:48 Preparing for Difficult Conversations

12:30 The Importance of Listening

15:42 Body Language

17:30 Gary's Book on Burnout

21:15 Building Resilience to Prevent Burnout

24:00 Taking Control of External stressors, the 90/10 rule

27:07 Travel destinations

28:22 Great Communicators

30:00 Communication Advice: Listening and Humor

31:37 Gary asks Jeremy HIS answers to the 3 questions

Summary

In this episode, Jeremy talks about some of the most popular male actors and what they have in common. He highlights the unique voices of actors like Sylvester Stallone, Christopher Walken, and James Earl Jones. Jeremy then introduces the five elements of voice usage: pitch, pace, pauses, tone, and inflection. He explains how each element can be used effectively to enhance communication. Jeremy encourages listeners to record and analyze their own voices to improve their communication skills.

Takeaways

Male actors with interesting voices tend to be more popular.

The five elements of voice usage are pitch, pace, pauses, tone, and inflection.

Recording and analyzing your voice can help improve your communication skills.

Matching your tone with your words is crucial for credibility.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Voices in Male Actors

02:18 The Five Elements of Voice Usage

03:48 Pitch and Pace

04:44 Pauses and Tone

06:20 Inflection and Meaning

07:13 Recording and Analyzing Your Voice

08:38 Applying Voice Techniques

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and expert in working with neurodivergent people. They discuss the concept of neurodiversity and the differences between neurodivergent and neurotypical brains. Dr. Matt emphasizes the importance of finding one's community and embracing individual strengths and weaknesses. He also shares insights on effective communication strategies, such as meta-communication and the power of talking about talking. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Matt draws from his personal experiences and expertise to provide valuable advice and perspectives.

You can learn more about Dr. Matt at

https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com and

https://www.drmattzakreski.com/

Neurodivergent brains are outside expected thought and behavior patterns, representing about 30% of the population.

The systems and structures in place are often designed for neurotypical individuals, making it challenging for neurodivergent people to fit in.

Finding your community and embracing your strengths can lead to greater satisfaction and success in life.

Chapters

01:04 Understanding Neurodivergent People

02:32 Neurodivergent Brains vs Neurotypical Brains

03:54 Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent People

05:24 The Experience of Growing Up Neurodivergent

06:58 The Importance of Finding Your Community

08:36 Embracing Third Door Solutions

10:23 Navigating Leadership and Management Roles

14:04 The Importance of Meta-Communication

17:54 Different Communication Styles and Preferences

23:13 The Desire to Fit In and Masking

26:51 Personal Experience and Expertise

29:22 The Impact of Scott Barry Kaufman

34:15 The Power of Meta-Communication

In this episode Jeremy talks about some changes to the Podcast, one he has made, one he chose not to make...and one that he wants your feedback on!

Those changes are largely due to feedback, so he spends a lot of time talking about how to get better at receiving feedback and using it. He also talks about how to give feedback in a way that is easier to receive.

He talks about feedback he has gotten, which has changed how he is doing this very podcast. Unfortunately, he is getting over a chest cold and had a few coughing fits that had to get edited out.

Lastly, he talks about potential new names for this podcast...and he wants YOUR feedback.

Please vote in the survey below, or send him an email to [email protected]

Your input is very valuable!

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to How to Talk to Weirdos

00:57 Changes in the Podcast

01:26 Active Listening and Feedback

03:25 Tips for Receiving Feedback

05:21 Tips for Giving Feedback

07:50 Example of Receiving Feedback

09:28 Making Changes Based on Feedback

10:45 Considering a Name Change for the Podcast

13:35 Requesting Feedback on a possible name change

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Katja Schleicher, a communications trainer and consultant. They discuss various aspects of effective communication, including intercultural communication, agile communication, and the power of narrative. They also explore the importance of listening skills, balancing big picture and detail-oriented communication, and adapting communication to different audiences. Katja emphasizes the value of talking and resolving conflicts, as well as the significance of effective communication in relationships. She shares her favorite travel destinations and highlights the importance of starting conversations and being polite in communication.

You can reach her at

00:30 Introduction and Background

02:15 Impact Communications and Intercultural Communication

03:47 Agile Communication

05:44 The Power of Narrative in Communication

08:44 Communication in Leadership Positions

11:22 The Importance of Listening Skills

12:40 Balancing Big Picture and Detail-Oriented Communication

16:45 Cultural Differences in Communication

19:45 Adapting Communication to Different Audiences

23:03 The Power of Talking and Resolving Conflicts

26:34 The Importance of Effective Communication in Relationships

29:58 The Value of Checking In and Asking for Understanding

33:18 Favorite Travel Destinations and Great Communicators

37:11 Communication Advice: Start Talking and Be Polite

In this episode, Jeremy emphasizes the importance of listening in effective communication. He highlights how listening plays a significant role in personal and professional relationships, and how it can impact productivity and engagement. Jeremy also discusses the challenge of listening, as our brains tend to get distracted easily. He suggests techniques for deep listening, such as paying attention to the shape, tone, and pauses in speech. Additionally, he encourages listeners to listen with their eyes and observe non-verbal cues. Jeremy concludes by providing practical tips for maintaining attention and actively listening to others.

For a PDF with seven steps for better listening, go to www.JeremyDoranSpeaks.com, click on the contacts tab and request the PDF. You can also sign up for a workshop on his webpage, and if you use "weirdo" as a promo code, you will get 10% off!

In this episode:

00:00 The Importance of Listening

01:29 Listening in Personal and Professional Life

02:14 The Challenge of Listening

03:39 Deep Listening

05:10 Listening with Your Eyes

06:09 Maintaining Attention

07:03 Practical Tips for Active Listening

Victoria Pelletier, founder and CEO of Unstoppable You, discusses her upcoming book 'Influence Unleashed' and the importance of personal branding. She emphasizes the need for authenticity, vulnerability, and storytelling in building a personal brand. Victoria also highlights the significance of diversity and inclusion in business and the role of personal stories in fostering connection and trust. She shares insights on legacy and impact, encouraging individuals to think about their long-term goals and the mark they want to leave on the world.

You can learn more about Victoria at https://victoria-pelletier.com/

In this episode:

00:30 Introduction and Background

02:12 Writing the Book 'Influence Unleashed'

03:46 Lessons from Recording an Audiobook

06:08 The Importance of Personal Branding

07:56 Defining Legacy and Impact

10:36 The Importance of Vulnerability and Authenticity

13:01 Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Business

16:45 Using Personal Stories in Business

21:53 Sharing Failures and Lessons Learned

25:54 Favorite Travel Destinations

26:59 Great Communicator: Barack Obama

27:31 Communication Advice: The Power of Storytelling

In this conversation, Jeremy discusses the importance of physical and verbal poise in various communication settings. He emphasizes the significance of volume, ending sentences with confidence, and speaking from the diaphragm. Jeremy also highlights the impact of posture on voice quality and suggests using standing and movement to enhance communication. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of enunciating and maintaining poise in sales pitches, team meetings, and presentations.

It's a short episode, and he is trying out a clip on microphone rather than his usual mic. Plus he has 2 cameras because he wants to be able to move around. Will probably go back to the regular microphone next time, but worth experimenting!

Chapters

00:57 The Importance of Physical and Verbal Poise

02:25 Volume and Ending Sentences with Confidence

03:25 Speaking from Your Diaphragm

04:16 The Impact of Posture on Voice

05:13 Using Standing and Movement to Enhance Communication

06:13 Enunciating and the Importance of Poise