NeuroConversant Leadership

(Show note - I have made a scheduling change. Two interviews in a row, with a solo show next week. I am thinking I may go to solo episodes every third week. Thoughts? Ulrike Seminati is a coach, trainer and consultant who operates globally. She brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive, which has added to her expertise in authenti leadership and impactful communication. She uses...

Ana is a podcast coach who helps podcasters accelerate their business goals. She loves to help people who want to make the world a better place! She grew up in Portugal so English is her second language. We discuss some of the challenges and benefits of engaging with people in your second (or third or fourth) language. You can reach out to learn more about her at https://www. ThePodcastSpace.com/...

I recently spoke with someone for whom english is a second language. It got me thinking about how sometimes it can feel that way for me if someone uses too much jargon or slang. 1:04 I talk about a time when I used too much jargon and made myself look silly 2:46 Some jargon that you might hear in corporate America Scope Creep - adding additional features or functions that were beyond the agreed up...

Carrie Beers is an international Coach, Trainer, Mentor, Speaker, and Author. Whether the topic is change management, team building, diversity and inclusion...or all things communication, Carrie has many years of experience. You can reach out to her at carrie@carriebeersconsulting.com linkedin.com/in/carriebeers In this episode we dive into the DISC assessment. As well as discussing what each of t...

I start with a story I am not proud of :-( But it does illustrate the power of making people feel seen and heard. In addition to helping reduce conflict, there are a lot of good business reasons for making people feel seen and heard. Businesses make more money and turnover is reducced! 0:46 Story 2:10 The power of people feeling seen and heard 2:46 The business reasons 5:09 Active listening 6:13 S...

Michael, Principal Consultant at the Myers-Briggs Company, explains the MBTI assessment, what the results mean and how understanding the differences can help with communication. You can learn more at www. MBTIonline.com 4:00 - We talk about what it means to be an introvert...which we both are 6:10 - What a high score actually means 8:39 - Nature vs. Nurture >> Communication challenges betwee...

If you go into a networking event thinking that it is going to be awful...you are probably correct. 3 things that can help make networking events both more fun and more productive are -Mindset -Structure -Preparation In this episode I talk about a video on Harvard Business Review by my friend Matt Abrahams about small talk. I highly suggest clicking here to listen to that as well.

Michael is an author, podcaster and entrepreneur. He coaches people on how to network well, and is launching his own event called JVConnect December 12-14. He is commonly referred to as "The guy who knows a guy" and you can learn more about him at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/ He starts off explaining how he got into networking...without even having a product to sell! 7:30 - talks abo...

Many concrete and actionable tips from Matt! Since he lectures at Stanford and has his own podcast about communication, I knew he was going to be good...but not this good! Some of the tips are from his new book "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" and some are just from his years of experience. Learn more about Matt at www. MattAbrahams.com or reach out to him at linkedin.com/in/maabrahams

The reason why I started this podcast is to talk about communication. The reason this is so important to me is because I help people (especially technical people) make the transition from excellent producers into excellent managers and leaders. That takes a major shift in communication, but also in mindset. In this episode I talk about the leadership mindset and the 4 styles of leadership. Peer Sy...

In this episode with Peter George, airing on October 19, 2023 we talk about both interpersonal communication and public speaking. In both cases, it's all about the audience. He questions whether most people are really afraid of public speaking, or if it really comes down to lack of preparation and confidence. You can learn more about Peter, and reach out to him with questions on his website ht...

In this solo episode, Jeremy talks about the difference between people who tend to focus on the big picture and those who see all of the details. Jeremy is a big fan of the Myers Briggs assessment and he is an INTP. This episode is focused on the N part of that. He talks about issues with communication that can come from dealing with people who are different, and some strategies for making convers...

Paul gives some examples of effective stories, and gives a general structure that works for all stories. Some of it is obvious, some is not! He also gives examples of how to tell effective stories, for topics that are very data centric. Very helpful stuff! Check him out at www. LeadWithAStory.com There you can learn about his books, his courses and more about what he offers. If you don't have...

This is a solo episode, so just Jeremy talking about thinking vs. feeling. That is one of the 4 dimensions on the Myers Briggs personality assessment. He talks about how he makes decisions by himself and in groups. Including a discussion about important decisions in a zombie apocalypse! His bug out bag includes such things as fishing line and hooks, flint and steel, water purifying tablets...etc....

In this episode, Chris talks about lessons from his book The First Minute. He talks about how to get people interested in what you have to say to them, and how to keep them interested. To find out more about Chris, or to contact him reach out to him on his Website or his Linked in page Some exerpts Chris Fenning (05:43.997) to keep people paying attention, keep things short and keep them relevant....

School and work are all set up to favor extroverts. Even so, there are a ton of very successful introverts. Some of whom might suprise you. Kim Kardashian???? The differences between the two are real, and there are some things you can do to be very successful as an introvert in fields you would expect to be better for extroverts. Most public speakers are actually introverts, and introverts are som...

I almost got into a physical fight! Luckily, it didn't happen, but it did get me thinking about what is the difference between a discussion, a debate and an argument. We will look at what factors make a conversation one or the other of those, and also what are some steps you can take to avoid or extract yourself from arguments.

We talk about Improv and how that helps with communication. She also talks about how we sometimes bully our own children...with the best of intentions. She had kids at home with her, so I did my best job to edit...but you will hear kids talking in the background sometimes! If you want to learn more about Melissa (she generally goes by Bowler) you can find her web page at http://www.melissa-bowler....

A major source of communication issues within companies can be the channels of communication that people use. Face to face, phone calls, emails, instant messaging and video conferencing all have their place...but be aware of the pitfalls to each!

This is my second solo podcast and it is all about Emoting...which is something I don't do well. I do not have a very expressive face or body language and it is something I need to work on...for the sake of everyone around me!

Dr. Jenn talks about some of the psychology behind communication issues, as well as the many ways that poor communication can cause issues in peoples lives.

Allan talks about his years of experience selling to people in their own homes. He has some great stories and tips about how to read people through body language, and how to get conversations back on track when things start to go awry.

In this episode I explain why I think this topic is so important for everyone, and how it affects me personally. I'll also share the format for the coming weeks so you will know what you can expect going forward.

New to the show? Start here. I'm Jeremy Doran, and I help professionals become confident leaders by showing them how to leverage the strengths they already have. With backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology, I especially love working with engineers and technical professionals making the transition into leadership roles. Every Thursday, I share practical strategies for:- Difficult conv...