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Say Less, Get More: A Conversation with Chris Fenning (Part One)
In this episode, Clint sits down with Chris Fenning – communication coach, corporate trainer, and award-winning author of “The First Minute” – to talk about one of the most common (and costly) problems in the workplace: unstructured communication.
Drawing from his background as an engineer and his 20+ years of experience across six industries, Chris explains why even smart professionals struggle to communicate, and how a simple, practical framework can transform the way teams talk to each other. Clint and Chris discuss the science behind first impressions, the hidden toll of unclear meetings, and why clarity in the first 60 seconds can make or break your message.
This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
Topics Covered:
Chris’s website - www.chrisfenning.com
Chris’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/
Chris’s book, “TITLE” - https://amzn.to/3JwPNer
Clint’s website - www.clintpadgett.com
Clint’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/
Clint’s book - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka
Drawing from his background as an engineer and his 20+ years of experience across six industries, Chris explains why even smart professionals struggle to communicate, and how a simple, practical framework can transform the way teams talk to each other. Clint and Chris discuss the science behind first impressions, the hidden toll of unclear meetings, and why clarity in the first 60 seconds can make or break your message.
This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
Topics Covered:
- Chris’s journey from satellite design to communication coaching
- Why conversations derail so quickly in the workplace
- The true cost of poor communication (hint: it’s not just time)
- How to frame your message using context, intent, and key point
- The GPS model: goal, problem, solution… and why it works
- How remote work and Zoom meetings can magnify bad habits
- Tips to avoid rambling and start strong in the first minute
Chris’s website - www.chrisfenning.com
Chris’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/
Chris’s book, “TITLE” - https://amzn.to/3JwPNer
Clint’s website - www.clintpadgett.com
Clint’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/
Clint’s book - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka
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By Clinton M. Padgett
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In this episode, Clint sits down with Chris Fenning – communication coach, corporate trainer, and award-winning author of “The First Minute” – to talk about one of the most common (and costly) problems in the workplace: unstructured communication.
Drawing from his background as an engineer and his 20+ years of experience across six industries, Chris explains why even smart professionals struggle to communicate, and how a simple, practical framework can transform the way teams talk to each other. Clint and Chris discuss the science behind first impressions, the hidden toll of unclear meetings, and why clarity in the first 60 seconds can make or break your message.
This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
Topics Covered:
Chris’s website - www.chrisfenning.com
Chris’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/
Chris’s book, “TITLE” - https://amzn.to/3JwPNer
Clint’s website - www.clintpadgett.com
Clint’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/
Clint’s book - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka
Drawing from his background as an engineer and his 20+ years of experience across six industries, Chris explains why even smart professionals struggle to communicate, and how a simple, practical framework can transform the way teams talk to each other. Clint and Chris discuss the science behind first impressions, the hidden toll of unclear meetings, and why clarity in the first 60 seconds can make or break your message.
This is the first part of a two-part conversation.
Topics Covered:
- Chris’s journey from satellite design to communication coaching
- Why conversations derail so quickly in the workplace
- The true cost of poor communication (hint: it’s not just time)
- How to frame your message using context, intent, and key point
- The GPS model: goal, problem, solution… and why it works
- How remote work and Zoom meetings can magnify bad habits
- Tips to avoid rambling and start strong in the first minute
Chris’s website - www.chrisfenning.com
Chris’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/
Chris’s book, “TITLE” - https://amzn.to/3JwPNer
Clint’s website - www.clintpadgett.com
Clint’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/
Clint’s book - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka