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223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection
Season 5
By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.
Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most se…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Season 5
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.
You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in you…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
221. Don’t Get Lost in Translation: Staying Cool When Every Word Counts
Season 5
How do you stay clear, calm, and precise when every word counts and there’s no room for error?
Staying calm and focused while translating high-stakes conversations in real time isn’t just a language s…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
220. Prep Like a Pro: Communication Confidence, Clarity, and Comedy
Season 5
Master the art of thinking on your feet and turning unpredictability into powerful communication.
Being quick on your feet isn’t just a performance skill — it’s a communication necessity. And for Pete…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
219. Six Motivations, One Workplace: Who Are You at Work?
Season 5
When communicating with their employees, most firms have no idea who they’re talking to.
Good communication is about knowing your audience. But if your organization is only focused on knowing your cus…
Published on 5 months ago
218. Teaching Truths & Tactics: Live Lessons From Stanford in Cape Town
Season 5
Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for others.
How do you communicate who you are, what you stand for, and leave space for others to do the…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections
Season 5
How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.
Whether you’re trying to build a romantic or professional connection, Rachel Greenwald’s advice is exactly the same. “Focus on how you ma…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
216. Wired for Words: A Neuroscientist’s Guide to Influence
Season 5
Understanding your audience's psychology is the key to crafting communication that resonates.
Persuading others isn't about magic spells or mind-reading tricks. According to Emily Falk, the real secre…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
215. The New Media Landscape: Trust, Transparency, and Transformation
Season 5
For your communication to be credible, you can’t just say it — you have to do it.
Want people to believe what you say? According to Richard Edelman, the words you choose only get you halfway there. To…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
214. From Crisis to Clarity: Simplicity, Feedback, and the Art of Being Heard
Season 5
How to communicate clearly in any context, from newsrooms to the world stage.
All good communication, whether spoken or written, is built on the same foundation. In everything from police reporting fo…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago