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Leadership Communication Tips
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04/12/19 • 17 min
I am delighted to interview the Leadership coach and explorer Sue Stockdale on effective and excellent communication skills for leaders and business owners.
Sue also shares future plans with a project to enable business owners from all over the world to connect with each other to share advice. More details from her website
The power of StoryTelling
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04/25/19 • 26 min
Dr Lynda Shaw is a neuroscientist who who is sharing about the connection between the brain and storytelling and how powerful storytelling is with communication.
For more details of Dr Lynda Shaw's work and to see how to work with her please go to her website.
Unreasonable feedback
Superstar Communicator podcast
03/28/19 • 13 min
Occasionally we are on the receiving end of unreasonable behaviour or feedback from colleagues and even senior staff. In this career episode I share three examples and also an invaluable piece of advice to protect you from it damaging your self esteem.
Michelle Obama Presentation Skills
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03/05/19 • 4 min
Michelle Obama is someone I hugely admire; as a human being and leader. Yet she was subjected to unacceptable racist and sexist remarks from her husband's opponents. In her book she shares a heartbreaking scenario where she received particularly awful attacks following a speaking engagement. I discuss this and how she bravely developed more essential presenting skills to ensure she made a positive impact.
Connected Communication with Lis Cashin
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03/13/19 • 22 min
In the latest Superstar Communicator podcast I am delighted to interview the wonderful Lis Cashin. Lis is a professional and inspirational speaker, consultant, trainer and coach. She has motivated and inspired thousands of adults and young people to develop their true potential. She is passionate about authentic leadership, leading by example and creating cultures based on transparency, openness, kindness and authentic conversations. She believes in a whole organisational systems leadership approach to mental health and wellbeing. Through overcoming tremendous adversity in her own life she is also passionate about challenging the stigma around mental health, particularly in the workplace. Here is Lis's website.
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Is International Women's Day Still Relevant for Young People
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08/14/24 • 32 min
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to another episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast, where today we delve into the ongoing relevance of International Women's Day for young people. Hosted by Nick Simon and Susan Heaton-Wright, this episode explores recent events, including a controversial remark from Boris Johnson and the theme of "Inspire Inclusion" for this year's International Women's Day. Join us as we discuss the need for increased safety measures for women, the role of male allies in supporting women's empowerment, and the impact of online harassment on girls' confidence. We'll also touch on the origins of International Women's Day, global celebrations, and corporate responses to the event, all while highlighting the ongoing importance of gender equality and the historic achievements of women. Tune in for an insightful conversation that aims to shed light on the significance of International Women's Day for young people today.
Viral Topic: "The Power of Spoken Communication"
Quote: "We're here to create intriguing interest about spoken communication to empower you to speak and communicate with confidence, clarity, and credibility in all of your business conversations."
— Nick Simon 00:00:0600:00:16
Viral Topic: International Women's Rights
International Women's Rights: "So tomorrow, it's a day to shed light on those countries as well."
— Nick Simon 00:04:0800:04:14
Viral Topic: Celebrating Pride in the City
Pride Parade Celebrations: "I'm aware that there are, things like, similar to the the pride parades, there are, big celebrations going on in the city."
— Nick Simon 00:06:5900:07:10
Diversity in Corporate Leadership: "But, really, the best way to do that is to shed light on their own, diversity within the corporate realm. So the 1% showing how their CEOs are based around a diverse leadership."
— Nick Simon 00:09:3100:09:39
Viral Topic: The Psychological Impact of Internet Communication
Quote: "So I think there's a kind of psychological element that people actually don't see the effects of what they're doing, or, they don't think that they're going to have repercussions as badly."
— Nick Simon 00:14:1600:14:27
Viral Topic: Online Anonymity and Gender Inequality
Quote: "I think it does fall down to that, Internet kind of anonymous 2 things, sir. Element that people can simply say what they want without any repercussions."
— Nick Simon 00:23:1200:23:22
Viral Topic: Women's Safety
Women's Safety: "I know that the women I know, especially from university, they're always looking to walk in a group, home, which is there is that fear. So I think in general, a positive mindset for output from the police as well."
— Nick Simon 00:26:1400:26:19
Gender Bias in Corporate Leadership: "So I think there is a a needed discussion within the higher realms of, a CEO and, the higher roles that needs to be happening as well."
— Nick Simon 00:28:2200:28:36
Viral Topic: Social Media's Role in Supporting Annual Events
Quote: "So, my outlook on, on social media shows that it's still, a huge thing that goes around, a huge presence, on the day. And, I see I see last year, I saw many people posting online, showing their support. So I think it is definitely, an annual thing that will happen every year."
— Nick Simon 00:29:2500:29:53
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Using the Superpower of Listening
Superstar Communicator podcast
07/28/23 • 40 min
On this episode of SuperStar Communicator titled host Susan Heaton-Wright and co-host Nick Simon engage in a live discussion with guest Raquel Ark. The episode dives deep into the importance of listening in leadership and creative problem-solving.
The episode highlights the episodic nature of listening, with moments of focused attention being crucial. Listeners are encouraged to pay attention to when they listen at their best and recreate those conditions to foster effective listening. Self-listening and feedback are also discussed as methods to improve listening skills.
Key points from the podcast:
00:03:00] Listening is a powerful and energizing superpower.
[00:04:26] Effective listening: being present, fully engaged.
[00:12:32] Listening is harder than people think. It's important for leaders to listen to their teams. Good listening promotes complex thinking and understanding. Asking questions and showing genuine interest is key.
[00:17:13] Listening and showing interest is crucial.
[00:19:31] Powerful listening: ask questions and follow.
[00:22:39] Leaders need clarity, discipline, and structure in listening. They should create conditions for effective listening.
[00:28:39] Allow yourself to fail and start over.
[00:34:20] Powerful women write book on embracing equity.
[00:38:41] Thank you Nick and Raquel, much appreciated.
Download the transcription here.
Raquel Ark, MA, CPC, is a podcast host, speaker, mentor, coach and trainer. She has over 25 years of experience in multinational corporations and academia, currently spending most of her time in tech. She is the Founder of listening ALCHEMY, a communication training and coaching organisation including foundational, evidence-based listening and communication programs. She is the podcast host of the listening SUPERPOWER podcast focused mainly on listening in teams and organisations for more effective communication. She has spoken on the TedX stage. Raquel is currently the President of the International Listening Association. She is a Puerto Rican-American living in Germany.
You can contact her here:
Email: [email protected] Website: https://listeningalchemy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-ark-b2067613/?originalSubdomain=de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Listening-Alchemy/100027214076836/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listening_alchemy/ listening SUPERPOWER podcast: https://listeningalchemy.com/podcast/
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Speaking and Engaging with International Clients
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10/24/22 • 13 min
Do you wish to engage and make more impact with international clients? In this podcast episode Susan Heaton-Wright shares top tips and case studies to ensure you have invaluable engagement with your clients; whether they speak English as their first language or not. She uses examples of working with clients in North America, the Middle East and Myanmar.
Tips include:
Modifying the way you speak and the language you use to ensure everyone understands you.
Read the room; be aware of what is going on in the room, and modify what you do accordingly.
Never assume that because your clients speak some English, they will understand you.
Be aware of cultural differences. Are there specific topics you you should avoid to prevent your clients being offended.
Use of examples. Check that the clients will understand the examples you give.
Allow your clients to look at your slides to check the words and examples are clear to them.
Download the transcription here.
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Top tips for Leading New Graduates
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09/06/22 • 34 min
Early September is the time new graduates are employed in their graduate roles. These young people are the "COVID generation" whose degrees were studied, in part, online. And it is even more important to support and demonstrate positive leadership to these talented young people.
I am joined by Nick Simon
He is a recent graduate who has researched his friends' experiences and what they need in the way of information and support to thrive in their new role. The discussion highlighted:
How important it is to provide information on prospects, working hours, whether it is hybrid, remote or in the office work
The value of the graduate asking questions and feeling it is okay to do this
That any hardware and software is already ready when the new employee arrives on the first day.
Socials to get to know colleagues
A mentor for the new graduate to discuss challenges.
Here is the transcription of the discussion
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The Power of Marketing
Superstar Communicator podcast
05/18/21 • 25 min
How do fantastic coaches and consultants market themselves? And in fact how does anyone who works for an organisation market themselves to raise their visibility? Our guest is Chantal Cornelius of Appletree Marketing who shares her tips on marketing in a straight forward way. Three learning points include:
1. Ask for referrals and recommendations
2. Pick up the phone; leave voice mail messages to reconnect with clients
3. Speak or network in real life and online to raise visibility.
You can contact Chantal at https://appletreeuk.com/
Download the transcript of the podcast here https://superstarcommunicator.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Chantal-Cornelius-transcript.pdf
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FAQ
How many episodes does Superstar Communicator podcast have?
Superstar Communicator podcast currently has 129 episodes available.
What topics does Superstar Communicator podcast cover?
The podcast is about Speaking, Courses, Podcasts, Education, Business, Communications and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Superstar Communicator podcast?
The episode title 'Creating effective ways to work in Hybrid environments' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Superstar Communicator podcast?
The average episode length on Superstar Communicator podcast is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of Superstar Communicator podcast released?
Episodes of Superstar Communicator podcast are typically released every 11 days, 13 hours.
When was the first episode of Superstar Communicator podcast?
The first episode of Superstar Communicator podcast was released on Mar 5, 2019.
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