In this episode of L&D Leadership Edge, host Sheree Comninellis explores why communication — one of the most critical leadership skills — can also feel like one of the hardest to master. Sheree unpacks the three challenges that make communication difficult and explains how the key to communicating well isn’t perfection, it’s mindset. You’ll also learn three practical shifts to help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and authenticity at work.

Sheree Comninellis is an L&D Executive, strategist, and mentor with 18+ years of experience developing leaders and building capability across industries. She founded Lead with Sheree to help ambitious L&D professionals step into leadership.

What you'll learn in this episode:

00:40 Why communication can feel so difficult, even for capable professionals
01:38 The three challenges that hold people back from speaking with confidence
03:37 The mindset shift that separates strong communicators from hesitant ones
04:44 Three practical ways to communicate with more clarity and calm this week

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