Talk About Talk - Executive & Leadership Communication Skills
Dr. Andrea Wojnicki, a Harvard-educated executive communication coach, hosts this podcast focused on improving communication skills for career advancement. Drawing on her research in interpersonal communication and consumer psychology, she covers topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, developing executive presence, personal branding, and storytelling. The podcast offers practical mindsets and tactics to enhance confidence, clarity, credibility, and impact. Listeners can also subscribe to a free communication skills newsletter for additional coaching.
Episodes
LEADERSHIP Unblocked: The 7 Beliefs Sabotaging Your Abilities with Muriel Wilkins (ep. 214)
Leadership blockers, hidden beliefs, and the stories we tell ourselves, these are the forces quietly shaping how you lead, and most leaders never examine them.
Executive coach and author Muriel M. Wilkins joins Andrea to discuss her new book, Leadership Unblocked, and the seven hidden beliefs that can sabotage even the most successful leaders:
I need to be involved
I know I’m right
I cannot
Dare to THINK DIFFERENTLY with Harvard Professor Gerald Zaltman (ep. 213)
What if the biggest limit on your leadership isn’t your skills or your strategy… but how you THINK?
Harvard Business School emeritus professor Gerald Zaltman joins Andrea to discuss his latest book, Dare to Think Differently, and the six research-based techniques that help you tap into the creative power of your subconscious mind.
Gerald’s work spans cognitive neuroscience, art therap
The Top 7 Presentation Mistakes Leaders Make (ep. 212)
Are your presentations always falling flat?
I’m breaking down the 7 most common presentation mistakes leaders make and exactly what to do instead.
Whether you’re presenting to your board, your team, or a room full of strangers, these mistakes are probably showing up in your work right now. The good news? Every single one of them is fixable.
We cover everything from the prep mistakes th
Oversharing: “Revealing” with Harvard Business School Professor Leslie John (ep.211)
How much should you share at work? How personal can you get? What’s ok and what’s off-limits? This question of what to reveal at work is exactly what Harvard Business School Professor Leslie John addresses in her book Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing. Listen to learn the psychology behind why we conceal, a practical framework for deciding when to reveal, and what to do if you find y
Executive Presence LIVE TRAINING: 5 Ways to Boost Your Leadership Presence” (ep. 210)
Have you ever been told you need to work on your “executive presence” and walked away thinking, what does that even mean?
In this Talk About Talk episode, you’re getting a front-row seat to one of Dr. Andrea Wojnicki’s live training sessions. Andrea reframes the way we think about executive presence, calling it what it really is: leadership presence, and shares five concret
How to Lead ENGAGING MEETINGS Where People Actually Pay Attention (ep. 209)
Ever led a meeting where no one seemed engaged? Don’t blame your agenda or your slides. Fix your opener!
In this Talk About Talk episode, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares three specific techniques you can use to open any meeting in a way that gets people engaged immediately and keeps their attention the whole time. No extra storytelling required.
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What 40 Years at McDonald’s Taught One CEO About COMMUNICATION and LEADERSHIP – with Michèle Boudria (ep. 208)
“Do not mistake my KINDNESS for WEAKNESS.” What does it take to go from working front cash at McDonald’s to becoming its CEO? Michèle Boudria, Board Director and Former CEO of McDonald’s Canada, spent four decades figuring it out, and in this episode, she’s sharing everything.
Michèle shares her insights, all in the name of creating “a virtuous cycle of high performance”: a relen
Rethinking Executive Presence: How to Show Up with Real LEADERSHIP PRESENCE (ep. 207)
“You need to demonstrate executive presence.” What exactly does that actually mean? And why does it feel like code for “be someone you’re not”?
In this Talk About Talk episode, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares why the term “executive presence” isn’t ideal, and how “leadership presence” should replace it. She also shares a “Leadership Presence Hierarchy” framewor
Dealing with Difficult People at Work – Part 2 (ep.206)
You know the person: they derail meetings, push back on everything, and somehow make simple projects complicated. So how do you actually handle it without losing your mind?
In this Talk About Talk episode, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki walks you through exactly what to do when you’re dealing with difficult people at work, whether that’s a customer, a direct report, a peer, or even your boss.
If
Dealing with Difficult People at Work – Part 1 (ep.205)
If you’re dealing with a difficult person at work, this episode will help you handle it.
Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares a simple mindset shift that will help you feel empowered, plus a 5 word mantra that changes everything.
Andrea shares a real client story about a newly promoted partner who was being undermined by a colleague, and how this simple mindset shift completely transformed her experie
New Year, New You… REALLY?!? Personal Brand Training (ep.204)
New year, new you. What does that actually mean?
Dr. Andrea Wojnicki makes it clear: it’s not about reinventing yourself or becoming someone you’re not. It’s about rediscovering your strengths, elevating your best self, and defining a professional identity that helps you achieve your career goals in 2026 and beyond.
In this episode, Andrea shares a powerful personal brand training sess
Personal Branding for WOMEN Leaders (ep.203)
Your work doesn’t speak for itself. If you’re a woman leader who works hard but feels invisible when promotions are discussed, this episode is for you.
Dr. Andrea Wojnicki delivers a powerful training on personal branding specifically designed for women. You will learn the three ways that branding is different for women, why “my work speaks for itself” is holding you back,
The RIPPLE Effect: NETWORKING for Success with Baron Manett, Shelagh Paul, and David Tsubouchi (ep.202)
When it comes to networking, your strongest professional relationships are the ones you build long before you expect to need them. Learn from 3 accomplished leaders who know how the ripple effect works in real life.
You will hear insights from BARON MANETT, Founder and Chief Experience Officer at PSBX, SHELAGH PAUL, Head of Global Communications at OMERS, and THE HONOURABLE DAVID TSUBOUCHI, former
How to Craft an Out-of-Office Message That Reinforces Your Leadership Brand (ep. 201)
Your out-of-office email response is an easy and effective way to communicate who you are as a leader.
In this short episode, communication coach Dr. Andrea Wojnicki explains how to craft your OOO email response to reinforce your professional identity. You’ll also learn the four do’s and don’ts: be specific about dates and coverage, be consistent while you’re away, show personality without sarcasm
Top 3 Communication Skills of Exceptional Leaders (ep. 200)
What makes the most successful leaders stand out? The way they communicate.
In this special 200th episode, communication coach Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares the three ways that leaders communicate differently based on years of executive coaching, workshops, and research.
You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Shift from “speaking up” to communicating with intent and precision
✔️ Practice next-level listening to und
5 Ways to Graciously EXIT a Networking Conversation (ep.199)
Ever been stuck in a conversation at a networking event that feels a little too long? You’re not alone.
In this short, practical episode, communication coach Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares five graceful ways to exit a conversation politely without burning bridges.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to transition smoothly by connecting people with someone else
✔️ Why the “food and drink” excuse st
How to Become a Bold, ASSERTIVE Communicator | Ivna Curi (ep. 198)
How do you speak up with confidence without sounding aggressive? Leadership coach and TEDx speaker Ivna Curi shares how to find the balance between boldness and respect so your message lands with influence.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔️ The important difference between aggression and assertiveness (hint: you want to be assertive!)
✔️ How the DESO framework helps you handle hard conversations
Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos & the Secret to Unforgettable Communication | Carmine Gallo (ep. 197)
How do top leaders captivate audiences and drive action? Carmine Gallo distills the communication habits behind Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos into practical moves you can use right away. From minimalist slides to memo-driven meetings, and from relatable stories to memorable metaphors, this episode shows how to simplify, persuade, and be heard.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔️ Why simplicity signals
Answers to Your Burning COMMUNICATION Questions | Q&A with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (ep.196)
What questions do ambitious professionals ask to help them improve their communication? In this special Q&A episode, Andrea answers listener questions on imposter syndrome, brain fog, elevator pitches, and executive presence.
In this episode, you will learn:
✔️ Why imposter syndrome is common and how to reframe it as a strength
✔️ How frameworks like “Present, Past, Future” and the “Power of T
7 Ways to NETWORK with Grace | The Honourable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin (ep.195)
What does it take to build a strong network? The Honourable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin shares the networking strategies that built her career across decades of leadership in broadcasting, law, public service, and politics. She also reveals her “7 Rules of Networking,” principles rooted in service and respect that apply to both career and life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️Why true networking is
Women: Get on BOARD with Deborah Rosati (ep.194)
What does it take to earn a board seat and influence what happens once you’re in the room? Award-winning corporate director Deborah Rosati shares what she’s learned from over two decades in the boardroom.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to show up with presence without dominating the room
✔️ How the W.A.I.T. acronym can elevate your boardroom presence
✔️ A strategic approach to findin
AI PROMPTING Secrets You’ve Never Heard | Jonathan Mast (ep.193)
What if using AI could make you a better communicator without making you sound like a robot? In this episode, executive communication coach Dr. Andrea Wojnicki sits down with AI strategist Jonathan Mast to reveal a 4-step framework that helps leaders use AI effectively without losing their voice or their edge.
From writing difficult emails to brainstorming, summarizing data, or prepping keynotes,
The #1 NETWORKING Mistake Smart Professionals Make—and How to Fix It with Shelly Lombard (ep.192)
Think networking means being transactional or self-promotional? Think again. Shelly Lombard, former Wall Street analyst and founder of Schmooze, shares her playbook for building a strategic network without feeling fake. You’ll learn how to reconnect with weak ties, build visibility on LinkedIn, and follow up in a way that feels natural, not awkward.
Ready to speak up, stand out, and lead with grav
BODY LANGUAGE, a Matter of Survival – with Expert Mark Bowden (ep.191)
What is your body saying when you’re not speaking, and how could it be holding you back? In this episode, world-renowned body language expert Mark Bowden explains how nonverbal signals impact trust, credibility, and executive presence. Discover how our brains instinctively scan for safety cues, and why understanding body language is critical for anyone who leads, presents, or communicates under pr
New Strategies to Overcome IMPOSTER SYNDROME with Kim Meninger (ep.190)
Feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Andrea Wojnicki and Kim Meninger explore the roots of imposter syndrome and share actionable strategies to move through it with courage, clarity, and impact. Learn how to lead more inclusive meetings, build authentic confidence, and reframe self-promotion as a meaningful contribution.
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Gender Bias and Communication in the Workplace: 6 GLASS WALLS with Dr. Amy Diehl (ep. 189)
You’ve heard of the glass ceiling, but what about the glass walls? Dr. Andrea Wojnicki speaks with Dr. Amy Diehl, co-author of Glass Walls, about six subtle yet powerful gender bias barriers still limiting women at work. Learn how these biases show up in communication in the workplace and what individuals and leaders can do to recognize and dismantle them.
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How to Use AI to Improve Your COMMUNICATION (ep.188)
Are you ready to go beyond the basics with AI? If you’re only using it for simple tasks, it’s time to level up. Andrea shares three powerful strategies that move past the fundamentals to elevate your communication, deepen your audience connection, and help you integrate AI seamlessly into your workflow.
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10 Bad Communication Habits That Undermine Your CREDIBILITY (ep. 187)
Bad habits in your communication, like apologetic language, upspeak, and jargon overload, can undermine your credibility. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares fixes for 10 bad habits so you can start communicating with confidence and credibility.
Get the free “Bad Habits” download: https://www.talkabouttalk.com/badhabits
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Elevate Your ELEVATOR PITCH (ep. 186)
Ready to improve your Elevator Pitch? Your elevator pitch is an asset that can optimize high-stakes conversations. Learn a dynamic 3-point framework that will help you confidently engage with critical stakeholders, ensuring you make a positive, memorable impact.
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LinkedIn – Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/
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How to Ace Your INTERVIEW (ep.185)
Looking for guidance on how to ace your job interview? Andrea shares an interview preparation checklist, focused on your preparation before the interview, your communication during the interview, what to do after the interview, and how to answer specific Qs. You can download the free downloadable checklist at talkabouttalk.com/interview
RESOURCES
The “Ace Your Interview Checklist” free download:
#BeYourSelfOnPurpose – Be Your Self On Purpose and build a strong personal brand (ep.184)
#BeYourSelfOnPurpose: Five words packed full of meaning. Andrea shares the power of developing your strong unique personal brand by doing two things: 1) being yourself, 2) on purpose. You’ll also learn three specific contexts when you can put this mantra into action.
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What’s Your ARCHETYPE? (ep.183)
What’s your archetype? Knowing your archetype can help you control your narrative, provide you with focus, and boost your confidence. Take the Archetypes Quiz at www.talkabouttalk.com/archetypesquiz. Archetypes are shared, universal patterns that help us understand characters, stories, and even ourselves.
12 PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY ARCHETYPES
CAREGIVER – maternal, comforting, truste
3 Ways To Control Your NARRATIVE & Steer Your Professional Identity (ep.182)
Learn three ways to control your narrative and steer your professional identity. Andrea will teach you how to introduce yourself with purpose, reframe perceived weaknesses as strengths, and narrate your career transitions and your career journey. There are a million ways to tell the same story. Why not tell yours in a way that serves you?
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5 Ways to Kickstart Your Personal BRAND (ep.181)
Are you keen to kickstart your Personal Brand? Not sure where to start? Andrea shares 5 ways to kickstart your personal brand, including helpful advice on how to introduce yourself, articulating your unique value proposition, establishing thought leadership, optimizing your digital footprint, and building a quality network.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talkaboutta
Optimizing Your VOICE with Claire Fry (ep.180)
Optimizing your voice means sounding like your best self – not someone else! Andrea talks with vocal coach and voice actor Claire Fry to understand why you should focus on your unique voiceprint—rather than imitating others—and how to support your voice through techniques like deep breathing and smiling. They also cover practical tips for enhancing your voice and presence in online meetings.
The Portfolio Life and your PERSONAL BRAND with Christina Wallace (ep.179)
“The Portfolio Life” – Have you ever considered your personal interests and activities to be a portfolio? A portfolio worth assessing and diversifying? In this interview with author Christina Wallace, you’ll learn about the four pillars of creating a portfolio life, how they might inform your personal brand, and three exercises to help you be more purposeful in your life – beyond what’s on your b
Update Your RESUME & LINKEDIN with Martin Buckland (ep.178)
Is your resume or CV updated to comply with ATS (Applicant Tracking Software) standards? Whether you’re actively job-searching or vaguely considering a job change, these insights from resume expert Martin Buckland will set you up for success. Bonus download: “How to Optimize the Top of Your Resume for the ATS.”
BONUS DOWNLOAD
“How to Optimize the Top of Your Resume for the ATS” – htt
BONUS: “Elevator Pitches” with Terry O’Reilly of Under the Influence
Do you have an ELEVATOR PITCH? Not a rehearsed script, but a sentence that articulates your unique brand? In this bonus episode, Andrea shares a popular episode of the Under the Influence podcast hosted by epic storyteller Terry O’Reilly, focused on “Elevator Pitches.”
TERRY O’REILLY
Podcast ”Under the Influence” – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/under-the-influence-with-terry-oreilly
Gift-Giving Do’s & Don’ts (ep.177)
Gift-giving is a form of communication. Yes, gift-giving can be stressful! Andrea shares the art and science of gift-giving, plus a gift for you – a free one-page summary of gift-giving do’s and don’ts.
YOUR GIFT FROM ANDREA
Get your one-page summary of gift-giving do’s and don’ts:
https://www.talkabouttalk.com/gift-giving
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Talk EXTREMES – Remaking the Space Between Us with Dr. Diana McLain Smith (ep.176)
Extreme opinion seems to be the norm. How many times have you consciously avoided a conversation about social or political views? “Remaking the Space Between Us” author Dr. Diana McLain Smith shares her insights with Andrea about how to start the conversation in an environment when toxic polarization is standard.
DIANA SMITH
Book: “Remaking the Space Between Us: How Citizens Can Work Tog
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY & FAILING WELL with Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson (ep.175)
Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson talks with Andrea about the significance of accountability in a psychologically safe workplace. Learn about the important difference between disappointment vs regret and between mistakes vs failures. Amy shares insights from her new book, “The Right Kind of Wrong,” including the three types of failure, and the one we should be striving for!
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Boost Your SELF-AWARENESS with Dr. Tasha Eurich (ep.174)
How to boost your self-awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich. Tasha and Andrea talk about how self-awareness can improve your communication, relationships, confidence, promotability, influence, empathy, leadership, and more.
Dr. TASHA EURICH
Books:
Insight – https://amzn.to/42LqCIi
Shatterproof (2025) – https://amzn.to/3ZLzXlM
Insight Quiz:
https://www.insight-book.com/quiz
Tasha’s
Under the Influence with Storyteller Terry O’Reilly ep.173
How to become an epic storyteller with “Under the Influence” podcast host Terry O’Reilly. Terry and Andrea talk storytelling, elevator pitches, and peeling the onion to identify what business you’re really in.
TERRY O’REILLY
Podcast ”Under the Influence” – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/under-the-influence-with-terry-oreilly/id493536367
Book – My Best Mistake (2023) – h
Building Your Personal Brand with Harvard Business School Professor Jill Avery (ep.172)
Building your personal brand is about identifying and communicating your points of difference. Harvard Business School Professor Jill Avery joins Andrea to talk about why personal branding is so important and why many people hesitate or reject this whole premise of personal branding.
TAKE THE PERSONAL BRAND SELF-ASSESSMENT
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“A New Ap
Making a Ruckus with Seth Godin (ep.171)
Seth Godin, famed author, blogger, and podcaster shares his wisdom on what communication skill we should work on, the issue with authenticity for professionals, and a new definition of personal branding. Let’s make a ruckus!
BOOKS BY SETH GODIN
This is Strategy – https://amzn.to/4dwi1PS
Linchpin – https://amzn.to/4fIr7ux
Tribes – https://amzn.to/3yHo4lI
The Dip – https://amzn.to/3X4E7n6
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INTRODUCTIONS – How to Introduce Yourself (ep. 170)
Introducing yourself shouldn’t be something you dread. Learn a 3-point self-introduction framework (not a script!) plus 4 general tips for introducing yourself effectively. Introducing yourself is a rare opportunity to highlight your personal brand! (Re-release of ep. 86)
TAKE THE FREE PERSONAL BRAND ASSESSMENT
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COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE: Part 1 – Mental Preparation (ep 169)
Communicate with confidence: There’s the mental preparation, then there’s confidence in the moment. In this first of a two-part series, we focus on the 4P’s of mentally preparing to communicate with confidence: Practice, as in rehearsing; Proverb, as in adopting a mantra; Pep talk; and Pirate, as in copying that confident feeling. (Re-release of ep.58)
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Communicating with IMPACT – with Jennifer Lee, Vice-Chairwoman at Deloitte (ep. 168)
Do you communicate with IMPACT? Deloitte Vice-Chair Jennifer Lee defines impact as the ability to get someone to take action. Learn 3 specific communication tactics to elevate your impact, plus insights about how respect, being curious, and establishing the value of each person in the room can increase your impact. (Re-release of ep.112)
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SELF-AWARENESS & Communication (ep. 167)
How self-aware are you? Andrea shares the definition of self-awareness, different types of self-awareness, and how we can improve our communication effectiveness by being more self-aware. (Re-release of ep 121)
TAKE THE FREE PERSONAL BRAND ASSESSMENT
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Communicating with PRECISION (ep. 166)
Communicating with precision improves comprehension, recall, persuasion, and likeability! Whether it’s verbal or written, clear and concise communication is appreciated by others. Learn three strategies you can employ to communicate with precision. (Re-release of ep 103)
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The Currency of GRATITUDE with Michele Bailey (ep.165)
Gratitude is a communication skill that can build loyalty, serve as a catalyst to connect, and release endorphins! Andrea interviews The Currency of Gratitude author Michele Bailey, who shares insights on how to express gratitude in a professional context, how gratitude relates to brand ambassadors, how gratitude relates to reciprocity, whether expressing gratitude makes you sound weak, and some p
The Power of PERSONAL BRANDING (ep.164)
Personal Branding is important, yet it never seems urgent. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares 3 specific reasons why we should all take the time and effort to develop our personal brand, plus she shares a variety of resources to help you develop your personal brand: a new online course, podcast episodes, newsletter blogs, and more. (Re-release of ep.98)
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SPEAK UP! Communicating in Meetings (ep.163)
Speaking up in meetings is important, but not always easy. Learn ten strategies to help you speak up. Consider what you do before the meeting, your mindset during the meeting, and your words! (Re-release of ep.114)
FREE – “Speak Up” TIP SHEET
Visit the FREE Resources section on the bottom of the talkabouttalk.com homepage for your free SPEAK UP Tip Sheet
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Communication Skills for JOB-SEEKERS with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin (ep. 162)
Executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin shares her advice for job seekers, including what to do first, what employers are looking for in job candidates, common mistakes, and (yes!) the significance of your personal brand when it comes to job searching. (Re-release of ep.107)
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Controlling Your Narrative (ep. 161)
Controlling your narrative means purposefully reinforcing your positive and unique traits in a way that communicates your value. Tell your story in a way that serves you! When it comes to your personal brand narrative, you can LET it happen or you can MAKE it happen. Andrea shares many inspiring examples of real-life success stories, actionable tips, and explores the consequences of
Let’s Talk AGEISM (ep.160)
Has ageism impacted you – yet? Learn what ageism is, the nuances of how it affects us, and most importantly, three actionable strategies to combat it. Andrea highlights the importance of maintaining a strong personal brand, avoiding age-related details, and the opportunity to control your narrative by addressing age directly
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Think, Do, Say with Ron Tite (ep.159)
“Think Do Say” author Ron Tite joins Andrea to talk about thinking before saying, leaning in to our idiosyncrasies (or “bugs”), thoughts on profanity, how filtering your personal brand is like choosing an outfit from your closet, and how to deal with those annoying pitch slappers!
RON TITE RESOURCES
“THINK DO SAY: How to seize attention and build trust in a busy, busy world” by Ron Tite – h
7 Ways to Boost Your Confidence & Your Credibility (ep. 158)
Credibility in the workplace starts with confidence. Andrea shares two mindsets and five tactics to help build your confidence and credibility. Her challenge to you is to identify a few suggestions from this list that will help you establish credibility.
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Self-Improvement & The Possible Self with Professor Maja Djikic (ep.157)
How can you become your best possible self? Andrea interviews The Possible Self author, Professor Maya Djikic. Learn two false assumptions that will change how you tackle self-improvement, plus, the “Wheel of Self” model that will help you make real change and achieve your goals.
MAJA DJIKIC RESOURCES
BOOK: “The Possible Self – A Leader’s Guide to Personal Development”
5 Ways to Reinforce Your PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY (ep.156)
There are infinite ways that we can reinforce our professional identity or personal brand. Here are 5 of the most direct and specific ways that you can reinforce your professional identity starting right now. Let’s start with the most direct: (1) your self introduction. There’s also (2) speaking up in meetings, (3) demonstrating thought leadership, (4) mentoring, teaching, and learni
The Currency of GRATITUDE with Michele Bailey (ep.155)
Gratitude is a communication skill that can build loyalty, serves as a catalyst to connect, and it releases endorphins! Andrea interviews The Currency of Gratitude author Michele Bailey, who shares insights on how to express gratitude in a professional context, how gratitude relates to brand ambassadors, how gratitude relates to reciprocity, whether expressing gratitude makes you sound weak, and
5 QUICK FIXES to Boost your Communication Effectiveness (ep.154)
Andrea coaches you on 5 quick fixes to boost your communication effectiveness: How to avoid upspeak, establish eye contact, focus on others, communicate with precision, and control your narrative. Where should you focus to get traction and improve your communication skills?
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Should I Share My PERSONAL Life at Work? (ep.153)
Should I share my personal life at work? This is about boundaries and navigating your professional identity. Andrea shares 3 real risks to sharing your personal life at work, then 3 levels of benefits. The balance between sharing personal information and maintaining professional boundaries is delicate and can significantly affect workplace culture, individual well-being, and even your own career
GENEROUS COMMUNICATION: Are You a Giver or a Taker? (ep.152)
Are you a giver or a taker? Andrea shares evidence for why being generous can be an advantage plus 5 specific suggestions for how you can be generous at work starting today.
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Talk about Talk – https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/
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The Power of STORYTELLING with Rob Tait (ep.151)
Are you a powerful storyteller? Andrea interviews strategy and storytelling expert Rob Tait, who shares examples of and suggestions for great stories. These insights apply to stories from and about both product brands (marketing) and people brands (personal branding). NOTE: the accompanying free “Storytelling Tip Sheet” includes Rob’s 9-step process for creating compelling presentations and lots
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & Building Your Brand with Roger Martin (ep.150)
Are you a thought leader? Andrea interviews prolific thought leader Roger Martin, professor emeritus and past Dean of the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto. Learn the distinction between private and public thought leadership, why you should consider your cadence in publishing, and three objective criteria to use when evaluating your brand promise, whether it’s for an advertisin
Is it OK to Swear at Work? (ep.149)
Is it ok to swear at work? Do you use profanity at work? Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares the myths about profanity and highlights what the research says about the pros and cons of swearing at work.
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Andrea’s 2024 Goal: Let’s Improve our SELF-AWARENESS (ep.148)
Improve our self-awareness – Based on her research and coaching experiences, Andrea announces her personal goal for 2024: improving her self-awareness. Learn the distinction between consciousness, self-consciousness, and self-awareness. Andrea challenges listeners to diagnose their own internal and external self-awareness levels and commit to three specific goals for improvement in 202
Communicating Through Gift-Giving (ep.147)
Gift-giving is a symbolic form of communication. Are you a good gift-giver? Andrea shares research-based tips about what matters and what doesn’t, so you can think about gift-giving more rationally. Here’s a hint: We should worry less about how much money we spend. It’s typically the “low substance, high sentiment” gifts that are appreciated. It really is the thought that counts!
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Resume Best Practices with executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin (ep.146)
Let’s upgrade your resume! Executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin shares best practices in terms of resume format and content, plus common mistakes people make with their resume. Whether you’re looking for a new job or a board position, having an up-to-date resume that follows best practices can be a big advantage.
Link to free RESUME TIP SHEET from Sharon & Andrea:
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Using AI to Improve Your Communication (ep.145)
Do you use AI to boost your communication effectiveness? Andrea shares her evolving perspective on AI, including whether using AI is “cheating,” practical ways to use AI to improve communication, and offers three “Dos” and three “Do Nots” for effective AI usage. Do you have more to add to the conversation? Let’s talk!
Resources
Forbes October 2023 article on AI
Talk
Articulating Your Strengths (ep.144)
How can you articulate your strengths and accomplishments, without sounding arrogant? Andrea answers one of the most common questions she hears. First, avoid “I am humbled,” self-deprecation, or resorting to the humble brag. Instead, try these three key strategies: “Three Magic Words,” “Pivoting,” and “Own It.” Now you can share your strengths and accomplishments to reinforce your personal
Controlling Your Narrative (ep.143)
Controlling your narrative means purposefully reinforcing your positive and unique traits in a way that communicates your value. When it comes to your personal brand narrative, you can LET it happen or you can MAKE it happen. Andrea shares many inspiring examples of real-life success stories, actionable tips, and explores the consequences of neglecting your narrative. Intentionally controlli
Headshots & Photography – Your Online Personal Brand (ep.142)
Is it time to update your headshot? What about other photos of you? Join Andrea in conversation with professional photographer Helen Tansey, as they talk LinkedIn headshots, how to get great photos of yourself, and how to integrate your personal brand into your headshot and other photos.
Resources
Connect with Helen Tansey – Sundari Photography
Website: https://www.sundariphotography.com/
Mention
GENDER DIFFERENCES in Communication (ep.141)
How do men and women’s communication styles vary? Explore the stereotypes of how men and women communicate, with research as a guide. Consider how much we talk, communication mindsets, our choice of words, vocal patterns, listening skills, non-verbal cues, and confidence. Andrea navigates the nuances, dismantles stereotypes, offers insights into the roots of imposter syndrome, and reveals ho
The Power of PERSONAL BRANDING (ep.140)
Personal Branding is important, yet it never seems urgent. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares 3 specific reasons why we should all take the time and effort to develop our personal brand, plus she shares a variety of resources to help you develop your personal brand: a new online course, podcast episodes, newsletter blogs, and more.
Resources
LEARN: Online Course
5 Steps to Nail Your Personal Brand – reve
SPEAK UP: Communicating in Meetings (ep.139)
Speaking up in meetings is important, but not always easy. Learn ten strategies to help you speak up. Consider what you do before the meeting, your mindset during the meeting, and your words!
Resources
Speaking Up Tip Sheet:
https://talkabouttalk.com/speakup
Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk:
Website: TalkAboutTalk.com
Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.c
Communicating with IMPACT (ep.138)
Do you communicate with IMPACT? Vice-Chair at Deloitte Jennifer Lee defines impact as the ability to get someone to take action. Learn 3 specific communication tactics to elevate your impact, plus insights about how respect, being curious, and establishing the value of each person in the room can increase your impact.
Resources
Jennifer T. Lee:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennife
INTRODUCTIONS: How to Introduce Yourself (ep.137)
Introducing yourself shouldn’t be something you dread. Learn a 3-point self-introduction framework (not a script!) plus 4 general tips for introducing yourself effectively. Introducing yourself is a rare opportunity to highlight your personal brand!
Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk:
Website: TalkAboutTalk.com
Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog
#136 Communicating with Precision
Communicating with precision improves comprehension, recall, persuasion, and likeability! Whether it’s verbal or written, clear and concise communication is appreciated by others. Learn three strategies you can employ to communicate with precision.
Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk:
Website: TalkAboutTalk.com
Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsl
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