How to be natural and be more compelling in telling your story is the speciality in the house for September Smith. Today, she will drop by to tell us how to find our own story and craft it in an engaging and memorable way to our audience. She will then talk about the value of podcasts and why we should start our own right now. We should also guest on other podcasts, September recommends, since they are great avenues to share our story. In this Episode: [00:01 - 04:17] Opening Segment Let’s...

Recognizing contempt and disgust from micro-expressions can save a marriage. Likewise, identifying and understanding body language and micro-expressions in general can jumpstart a relationship--whether personal or professional. Kasia Wezowski joins us in this episode to talk about micro-expressions and why they are critical in building a successful relationship and business. In this Episode: [00:01 - 04:37] Opening Segment Let’s get to know Kasia Wezowski She walks us through her path as a...

On this episode, Greg shares how to effectively manage your stage fright. Key Takeaways: Have a clear goal. Let your passion shine through. Consider what mindset will equip you best to achieve your goal. Leverage fear to your advantage. Learn to be yourself. Practice in front of a mirror or record yourself. Tweetable Quote: "The presentation is not about you." The presentation is not about you.

For Robin Hills, emotional intelligence is the human aspect of leadership. He joins us to talk about how leaders can improve the emotional intelligence of their team without being too personal. He also breaks down several concepts, both familiar and unfamiliar. He tells us that optimism is not really what we think it is. David also introduces the concept of emotional resilience and the power of the “pause.” Main Takeaways: Emotional intelligence of the self Emotional intelligence of the...

On This Episode: Greg shares how we can address the biases we subconsciously bring to our conversations. Discover how to break down your subconscious bias. Learn how diversity can lead to increased business performance. Greg shows the two main categories of bias we should keep our eye on. Key Takeaways: Implicit bias comes from our experiences, cultural instructions, and even evolutionary history. Our experience does not always reflect reality. Every human being is affected by unconscious...

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco believes in. Mike is the Chief Executive Officer of People Building, Inc., which helps individuals and groups realize their full potential. He joins us in this episode to talk about his “Rocket Fuel Formula” that helps his clients become unstoppable no matter the odds. Main Takeaways: The formula to be unstoppable The non-negotiables 3 C’s to be the best version of yourself Take control of your future Check out full show notes by clicking “Episode Website”...

Your lifestyle has an influence on how you communicate on a daily basis. That is why in this episode I’m going to talk about 3 aspects of your lifestyle that need to be improved for you to have better communication. The first aspect is sleep. You’ve probably heard this advice, but let me remind you again: Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep impairs your ability to think clearly and straight and might have long-term consequences in the future. Another aspect I will discuss is diet. Drink lots of...

Active listening is a skill that should be learned at the individual and organizational levels. Specifically, it’s a skill that organizational leaders should learn to build a culture of open communication and genuine feedback within their teams. Don Harris, Chief Executive Officer of TalkBack, joins us in this episode to tell us why it’s important to listen genuinely, to share tips to be great listeners and to discuss topics related to listening. Main Takeaways: Getting people to open up...

Building a relationship in a business setting doesn’t have to be different from making new friends in your personal life. That is why I’m going to share some tips in this episode to do what I call “relationship selling” in business. These include being prepared in initiating a conversation, keeping it going, and adding value to become a trusted advisor. Don’t miss these tips as I believe relationship building is key to drive your sales and growth forward. Main Takeaways: What is...

Communication has been a broad topic for ages that we often find it hard to describe. Robert Danisch, PhD, joins us in this episode to narrow down our scattered ideas about communication to come up with a simple definition we can use from now on. Rob also discussed his interesting thoughts about the communication skills among his current students. Are their skills improving or declining? Moreover, he illustrates what good communication looks like and how to build it. Main Takeaways: What...

We always hear the idea of “authentic leadership” but we often reflect on what it really means. That’s why in this solo episode I’m going to share my insights about being an authentic leader. Although there’s no single formula to be that kind of leader, there are still steps that you can take to be someone that people will follow and relate to. You don’t have to change yourself to be an authentic leader. In fact, you need to be yourself more than ever. Main Takeaways: Being yourself The...

Welcome back to the Art of Communication! In celebration of our recently published 100th episode, we’re going to walk down memory lane and re-air my conversation with Tommy Swanhaus. Main Takeaways: Get people to buy into your vision Show up and network Empower your team Present yourself in the best way possible Check out full show notes by clicking “Episode Website” below. You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice), Instagram(@gregjrice), and...

Building better relationships with your clients seems tricky because not all clients are the same. However, there are several general tips you can follow not only to start but also to maintain client relationships. Main Takeaways: Why you should set expectations Pay attention to the language they’re using Not everything has to be business-related Keep in touch with the client Underpromise, overdeliver Be responsive Speak their language as much as you can See full show notes by clicking...

Sara Carnegie works at the International Bar Association as Director of Legal Projects. She is an experienced barrister who has spent 20 years in the criminal justice system and in the public sector. She joins us in this episode to talk about a few major challenges in the global corporate and legal spaces. Main Takeaways: Mental wellbeing and communication Modern-day slavery Dear fellow women… From a negative encounter into motivation Check out full show notes by clicking “Episode...

“Your network is your net worth.” We have heard this advice for quite some time now, but many of you probably still wonder how to network the right way. If you’re one of those people, this episode will bring a ton of value to you. In this solo episode, I shared 3 actionable steps you can take now to build and grow your network in 2021 at a time when we still cannot meet personally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Main Takeaways: Networking fundamentals Networking in 2021 Growing your...

What if I tell you that you can bring an impact to another person in the first 60 seconds of your conversation? What if there’s a way for you to hook the other person’s attention in just the first 15 seconds? Chris Fenning, a coach, trainer, speaker, and author of the award-winning book, “The First Minute,” joins us today to answer these questions. Main Takeaways: Bridging the communication gap Starting a conversation Asking questions, not making statements See full show notes by...

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Art of Communication! In this solo episode, I’m going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to me: Vulnerability. As leaders, we can leverage this vulnerability to teach our team to be more effective and how to show up even in situations where success is not guaranteed. It may be uncomfortable at first, but we should remember that it is never a sign of weakness. Main Takeaways: Vulnerability is like rocket fuel How to be vulnerable effectively...

Digital transformation is a buzzword that many people still don’t understand. Philip Jenkins breaks down this concept in understandable chunks then feeds us with valuable tips to become a successful transformational leader. He will also discuss the importance of having both strategy and action. Strategy without action will lead to failure, so will action without Strategy. Philip then reveals the communication skill he wished he learned earlier. This skill is crucial, especially for aspiring...

Here is another solo episode, especially for those who are selling innovations. You see, selling innovative products may be hard because customers are not familiar with them yet. In the context of sales, this means the feeling of unfamiliarity carries a feeling of risk, and customers don’t want risks. They need assurance they’re going to buy something of value. Main Takeaways: Find your niche Use an anchor with a twist Adopt behaviors that lead to success See full show notes by...

Networking should be purposeful. Otherwise, you’re doing it wrong. This common networking mistake that people make is discussed by Scott Smith, a self-professed motivational speaker, and networking expert. Main Takeaways: Core of networking Truth behind extroverts and introverts Traits of a motivational listener Communicating through stories See full show notes by clicking “Episode Website” below. You can connect with me on LinkedIn (Gregory (Greg) Rice), Twitter(@gregjrice),...

Welcome back to another solo episode of The Art of Communication! In this solo episode, I will talk about the power of storytelling and how we can use it in business situations to control the emotions of the folks listening to us. I break down a simple storytelling structure that helps trigger good hormones from our listeners. I also gave some reminders to avoid having to evoke bad hormones from them. If you’re in sales and struggling with selling, don’t miss this episode. As an anonymous...

Welcome back to another solo episode of The Art of Communication! An issue that many people struggle with is self-confidence and communicating with confidence and authority. This is a major problem that unfortunately many leaders are not aware of. Many of them think that they are confident about themselves when in reality they don’t believe even in the words they say. In this episode, I will share a variety of ways for you to build your confidence as a leader and communicate with confidence...

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of Communication Podcast! My guest for today is Dr. Troy Hall. Troy is an award-winning cultural strategist, speaker, author, and talent retention expert featured in the Today’s Show, ABC, Beyond the Business Radio Show, and many other places. He is the author of the best-selling book, Cohesion Culture, and co-author of another valuable book on entrepreneurship, Mission Matters. Main Takeaways: Cohesion Culture broken down Relationship among...

Welcome back to another episode of The Art of Communication Podcast! My guest for today is John Paragon. He started, grew, and sold Paragon Trading, which he developed from a small investment into a 7-figure company where he traded over $200 million for his clients. Today, he leads Paragon Consulting, where he helps entrepreneurs build their own companies with a big focus on his 3 C’s: Connecting, Communicating, and Closing. Main Takeaways: Systems, processes, and automations Outsourcing...