Talk About Talk - Communication Skills Training

Good coaching means effective communication. Elite Camps founder Stephanie Rudnick shares advice about ego, consistency, managing the ups-and-downs, and playing favourites. For parents, we learn about the ill-effects of helicopter parenting and how young athletes prefer to hear about our epic fails. Whether you’re a coach, a teacher, a manager and/or a parent, Stephanie has some […] The post #8 CO...

Are you social media savvy? Do you run out of ideas for what to post? Whether you’re on social media to stay connected with friends, managing a marketing campaign, or maybe you are reluctant to participate, Andrew Jenkins provides valuable insights about how to navigate the world of online social media. References & Links Andrew […] The post #7 SOCIAL MEDIA – with Volterra founder Andrew Jenki...

Can you spot fake online reviews? Consumers provide online ratings and reviews to share their opinions and stories about brands. This can provide us with valuable information regarding our purchase decisions. Unfortunately not all reviews are credible. In this episode we learn from Homestars CEO Nancy Peterson about how to write and interpret product ratings […] The post #6 RATINGS & REVIEWS -...

We can learn a lot from the PR industry.  For example: be very careful about your declarations. It is risky and oftentimes false to declare that something has never and could never happen. PR professionals do more than crisis management and issuing press releases! They also manage investor relations, internal corporate communications, speech writing, and […] The post #5 PUBLIC RELATIONS with PR ex...

“To have a second language is to have a 2nd soul,” said Charlemagne. This week’s expert & polyglot Dr. Josep González highlights that each language serves as a window into a culture. With more windows comes more complexity and sophistication. You can become a more sophisticated thinker by mastering your language skills: avoid thinking in […] The post #4 LANGUAGE – with polyglot & TFS Head...

What is your body language saying – right now? We all know that others are constantly interpreting our signals. But did you know that our own bodies are also affecting what our brains are thinking? Yes, our brains listen to our own body language. In this episode, Dr. Andrea and executive coach Cynthia Barlow share […] The post #1 BODY LANGUAGE – with executive coach & author Cynthia Barlow – p...

WHY do people say what they say? Why do people rant about their contractor? Why do they take the time to write a restaurant review? Focusing on consumers’ word-of-mouth, Dr. Andrea shares her research and insights to help us understand the 4 main reasons why people talk. (Here’s a hint: It’s not just all about […] The post #3 WHY WE TALK – Dr. Andrea Wojnicki discusses her research – podcast appea...

Did you know Margaret Thatcher took voice lessons to deepen her pitch before one of her elections? Yes, our voices are critical. In this Talk About Talk episode you will learn about the various vocal elements (rate, volume, pitch, etc) and hints about how to use them. You will learn about vocal fry, and importantly, […] The post #2 USING YOUR VOICE – with baritone opera singer Bradley Christensen...

Welcome to the podcast trailer for Talk About Talk with Communication Coach Dr. Andrea! Are you an ambitious, life-long learner? If yes, you are in the right place! Talk About Talk is the Communication Skills learning platform for life-long learners who seek professional development and enriched relationships. You can improve your communication skills right now, by […] The post TRAILER – Talk Abou...