Episodes
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 3: controlled communication is powerful communication. We discuss how controlling your non-verbal communication, your message, and your bridge moments will make you a more powerful communicator.
Published 02/13/20
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 2: you cannot be successful alone. We discuss how trust enables transaction. We share three practical ways you can build trust with your colleagues: seek to listen, seek to understand, and seek to engage.
Published 02/05/20
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 1: If you don't define who you are, others will. Listen along as we outline three specific strategies that will help you take charge of your personal narrative.
Published 01/29/20
In this episode, we share the 5 principles of Communication Awesomeness™!
Published 01/22/20
In this episode, we talk about the invisible rules of workplace culture and how not following these rules can impact your career. We discuss some specific areas where invisible culture can impact your career and share tips for working through these situations.
Published 12/18/19
Marc explains how to get what you want when negotiating.
Published 06/18/19
In our Snacks From the Past episodes, we dust off a vintage communication book and discuss whether it is still relevant in today's world. In today's episode, we talk about a 22-page pamphlet called "What a salesman should know about the ability to explain." It was published in 1965 and written by Mr. Lynn Surles.
Published 06/13/19
Have you ever been tongue-tied at a cocktail party? In today's episode, Blythe will show you how to easily break the ice and talk with strangers. We'll also explain why "what do you do?" isn't a great question and give you an alternative.
Published 06/04/19
The world is overflowing with information, so how can you share your knowledge in a way that gets attention and encourages action? In today's episode, Blythe will show you how in three easy steps.
Published 05/28/19
Learn tips for improving your eye contact, learn how to stop saying "um" when presenting, and learn a great way to get your audience's attention at the beginning of a presentation.
Published 05/22/19
In today's episode, Blythe and Marc discuss a FAST way to hack your writing skills. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you communicate your way to your goals. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 03/29/19
In today's episode, Blythe talks about the two words that every professional must learn, especially when they have been promoted! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 03/12/19
In today's episode, Blythe talks about one simple thing you can do to set yourself up for more opportunities. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 03/05/19
In today's episode, we talk about what a "tl;dr" is and why you need one for your presentations! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 02/21/19
In today's episode, we discuss the one question that will unlock the secret to your confidence. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ and follow and connect with us at @communicationsnacks on Instagram and Facebook.
Published 02/12/19
In today's episode, we talk about how to think differently about your presentations and why it's not enough to simply present what you want your audience to know. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 02/08/19
In today's episode, we talk about setting conversation goals and how doing this can improve your interactions and grow your relationships. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 02/02/19
In today's episode, Marc shares three big communication mistakes that people should avoid making at work. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 01/26/19
In today's episode, Blythe shares her secrets for dealing with distractors and disruptors when presenting. Learn tips as well as how to deal with rebels, detailers, and "phubbers." In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 01/22/19
In today's episode, Marc talks about how reframing some of your go-to phrases can help you become more successful. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
Published 08/08/18
Are you nice when you say "no"? It can be very important to say "no" at work, but in order to keep our relationships healthy, we need to think about how to say no with tact.In this episode, Blythe shares how to do this in three simple steps. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram:...
Published 04/19/18
How do you feel about your communication? Do you need to change anything about yourself to be more successful in your job? In this episode, Marc defines three different groups of people and asks you to decide which group you belong to. Doing this will help you make a plan for your future. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at...
Published 03/20/18
"Why am I writing?"Do you ask yourself this question before you sit down to write a document? In this episode, Blythe will explain how asking this question in three ways will make your writing more efficient and effective. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks
Published 03/06/18
Today, we dust off one of our old communication books to see what it can teach us about capturing attention and arousing curiosity at the beginning of our presentations. This is the first episode in our "Snacks From the Past" series in which we explore what old books can teach us about modern-day communication. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful....
Published 02/27/18
For many people, answering questions at the end of a presentation is the most feared part of presenting. You are often put on the spot to answer difficult questions in front of an audience, but it doesn't have to be hard! Learn one simple response strategy that can help you stay focused, keep your audience happy, and avoid talking too much. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/
Published 02/20/18