Having conversations that matter means that we are talking about meaningful issues, in a purposeful way, with people that can make a difference.  These are the conversations that change the world, where both parties feel heard and understood, and something significant changes as a result of the exchange.  In this episode, we hear from author, TEDx speaker, radio host, and award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee; followed by Susan Scott, the Chief Growth Officer at PBS North Carolina.

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Knowing our audience is key to identifying how we communicate our message. This means that we will have to be strategic with our presentation skills if we want to effectively communicate a highly technical message to a non-technical audience while being understood and remembered.

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Communicating innovation is more than just announcing breakthroughs.  It’s all about how we interact with employees, creating an environment in which all can thrive, and the values that we uphold. For Dennis, it is building trust, providing value, and showing respect. For Brandy, it is building the culture of the company, being able to do crazy things together, and forming deep connections with each other. 

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Our body language, tone of voice, and facial expression all work together to convey more than the words we choose to speak.. Yet most of our body language is reactive and non-deliberate.  Today’s guests teach us how to be intentional about our non-verbal communication, and why we should place more emphasis on what our bodies say than what our mouths speak.  

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Visual storytelling is more than painting pictures in our audiences’ minds. It is the ability to evoke emotions and motivate people to action. In this episode, Dan Roam and Moupali Das teach us how to craft our story and deliver it effectively to keep our audiences engaged, excited, and asking for more.    

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Great transformations start with effective communication. The aim of purposeful communication is to inspire action from a deep emotional connection. Today’s guests, Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, and Kathleen Owens, Private and Nonprofit Board Member, teach how to master the art communicating with purpose and leverage it to create the changes you want to see in the world.   

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The role of sound, and its impact on how our audience listens when we present, affects us all in significant yet different ways. Today’s guests discuss the importance that sound has on how our audience receives our words, and how to leverage core competencies to keep your audience captivated.

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One of the best ways to learn from others is to listen. But, practicing impactful listening isn’t as simple as one might think, especially if we overly focus on sharing our viewpoint. Today’s guests give valuable advice on why you should listen more thank speak, and how you can become a better listener right now.    

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Business leaders are beginning to prioritize the importance of empathy, with some going as far as redefining CEO to Chief Empathy Officer. Our guests, Dr. Mark Goulston, speaker, founder, writer, and Jignasha Grooms, Vice President and HR leader, discuss not only the importance of empathy, but also share best practices for how you can become a more empathetic listener right now.  

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How do we get rid of the feelings of imposter syndrome? We don’t! In this episode we’re joined by the CEO of Workplace Catalyst, Magalie Rene and  Sokhon Bouy, a Medical Operations Lead with AbbVie. Our guests teach us that imposter syndrome should never go away completely, as it can be a useful tool for determining whether we’re on the right path. Listen in and learn how to not let fear hold us back, and how to sometimes be afraid, yet do it anyway. 

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