Think Deeply, Speak Simply

Having conversations that matter means that we are talking about meaningful issues, in a purposeful way, with people that can make a difference.  These are the conversations that change the world, where both parties feel heard and understood, and something significant changes as a result of the exchange.  In this episode, we hear from author, TEDx speaker, radio host, and award-winning journalist...

Knowing our audience is key to identifying how we communicate our message. This means that we will have to be strategic with our presentation skills if we want to effectively communicate a highly technical message to a non-technical audience while being understood and remembered.   Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra .

Communicating innovation is more than just announcing breakthroughs.  It's all about how we interact with employees, creating an environment in which all can thrive, and the values that we uphold. For Dennis, it is building trust, providing value, and showing respect. For Brandy, it is building the culture of the company, being able to do crazy things together, and forming deep connections with ea...

Our body language, tone of voice, and facial expression all work together to convey more than the words we choose to speak.. Yet most of our body language is reactive and non-deliberate.  Today's guests teach us how to be intentional about our non-verbal communication, and why we should place more emphasis on what our bodies say than what our mouths speak.     Brought to you by Prezent and Executi...

Visual storytelling is more than painting pictures in our audiences' minds. It is the ability to evoke emotions and motivate people to action. In this episode, Dan Roam and Moupali Das teach us how to craft our story and deliver it effectively to keep our audiences engaged, excited, and asking for more.     Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra .   https://directory.libsyn...

Great transformations start with effective communication. The aim of purposeful communication is to inspire action from a deep emotional connection. Today's guests, Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, and Kathleen Owens, Private and Nonprofit Board Member, teach how to master the art communicating with purpose and leverage it to create the changes you want to see in the world.      Brought...

The role of sound, and its impact on how our audience listens when we present, affects us all in significant yet different ways. Today's guests discuss the importance that sound has on how our audience receives our words, and how to leverage core competencies to keep your audience captivated.   Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra .

One of the best ways to learn from others is to listen. But, practicing impactful listening isn't as simple as one might think, especially if we overly focus on sharing our viewpoint. Today's guests give valuable advice on why you should listen more thank speak, and how you can become a better listener right now.       Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra . https://direct...

Business leaders are beginning to prioritize the importance of empathy, with some going as far as redefining CEO to Chief Empathy Officer. Our guests, Dr. Mark Goulston, speaker, founder, writer, and Jignasha Grooms, Vice President and HR leader, discuss not only the importance of empathy, but also share best practices for how you can become a more empathetic listener right now.   Brought to you b...

How do we get rid of the feelings of imposter syndrome? We don't! In this episode we're joined by the CEO of Workplace Catalyst, Magalie Rene and  Sokhon Bouy, a Medical Operations Lead with AbbVie. Our guests teach us that imposter syndrome should never go away completely, as it can be a useful tool for determining whether we're on the right path. Listen in and learn how to not let fear hold us b...

Data can and should be used to share vital information, compel audiences and tell effective stories. Today's guests, Brent Dykes and Yasser Ali, are both masters at leveraging data-driven storytelling. They share their own methods and best practices to be a skilled statistical narrator, as well as what not to do when presenting data to all types of audiences.  Brought to you by Prezent and Executi...

Instilling inspiration is one of the greatest things one can do as a speaker. Today's guests, each a leader in their own unique industries, are journalist and higher education expert, Jeff Selingo and Eva McLellan, a biotech innovator. The two discuss ways that we can be more inspirational when we communicate with others.    Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra .

Great transformations start with effective communication. The aim of purposeful communication is to inspire action from a deep emotional connection. Today's guests, Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, and Kathleen Owens, Private and Nonprofit Board Member, teach how to master the art of communicating with purpose and leverage it to create the changes you want to see in the world.    Brough...

Conflict in the workplace restricts progress, and hinders a team's ability to build a culture of collaboration. Today's guests, Liz Kislik and Nikhil Bhat, discuss ways to reduce organizational and interpersonal conflict. They teach us that although conflict can be uncomfortable, it is ultimately a powerful opportunity to evole and grow.    Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat M...

When complex problems arise, as they inevitably do, it's beneficial to have a system to fall back on. From structuring the problem to other useful thought experiments, today's guests Ajay Gupta and Suchi Srinivasan—two rockstar problem solvers in their own right—share their methods for effectively solving problems. Together they help us break down the key elements of problem-solving that exist acr...

Inclusive listening is the process that transforms diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from lip service, to integration and impact. In this episode, Jay sits with Gabrielle Simpson, Communications Executive and Professor, and Sridevi Koneru Rao, Vice-President of Strategy at Cisco . Both guests share their best strategies to adopt inclusive listening to ensure that a diverse array of...

The solutions to novel problems are rarely obvious. That's why experts in complex problem solving apply data-driven methods to break down problems and creatively craft solutions. In this episode, Jay sits with two world-class problem solvers: Bob Dvorak, a former senior partner at McKinsey & Company and Rob Jenks, senior vice president of strategy at Tanium. Both guests share their most effective...

Public speaking is one of the biggest fears in society. But for those who continue to practice the mastery of speaking, they find it to be a fun and lucrative discipline, where they can make a great societal impact. In this episode, professional speaker Linda-Marie Miller and biotech leader Scott Sugerman break down the keys to becoming one of the best public speakers.     Brought to you by Prezen...

In this episode, we explore the power of listening and discuss how listening can be a valuable communication tool, particularly when it comes to navigating change. Jay sits with author and experienced consultant Jake Jacobs, and Sanjeev Kapur, Vice-President of Marketing Operations at Linkedin. Both guests share their methodologies for using listening to drive change effectively.   Brought to you...

Effectively leveraging data to tell a story oftentimes makes the difference between a transformational  presentation and a boring one. In this episode, Jay sits with Bob Dvorak, a former senior partner at McKinsey & Company, and Shiv Misra, head of analytics for member retention at CVS. Both guests share the dos and don'ts of navigating data-heavy presentations.    Brought to you by Prezent and Ex...

In this episode we explore how the principles of nature can be found in clear communication. Leading our conversation is Maggie Macnab, award-winning designer, author, and TEDx Speaker. Maggie is followed by Tammy Mulrooney, a Senior Director at Genentech, to share how these principles relate to business communication. Brought to you by Prezent and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra .

Communicating under pressure can be one of the biggest challenges faced by business leaders. In this episode, we are joined by Sue Guiher, a member of the Wharton Faculty, where she teaches courses on crisis communication. She's followed by Lubab Sheet-Davis, Vice-President of Strategy and Innovation at Lam Research Corporation. Listen in and learn how to view crisis as an opportunity to leverage...

The more adept we become at understanding our listeners, the better we can tailor our presentations to their needs. In today's episode, Jay is joined by the famous professional poker player Alec Torelli who walks us through how he reads a room and what "tells" make him pivot and audit his strategy. Alec will be followed by Srihari Narasimhan, Senior Director of Global Commercial at Gilead Sciences...

When communicating about transformation, where do you place your focus? In today's episode, Jay is joined by Stella Low, Chief Communications Officer at Cisco, who describes how to segment the audience when crafting our presentations. She's followed by Vikram Venugopal, Global Commercial Leader at AbbVie, who shares his audience-centric strategy when preparing big communications. Listen to how the...

Right questions come before the right answers. But how do you know if you are asking the right questions? Today, Jay sits with Joseph M. Bradley, author of the book Questioneering and Jennifer Lowry, a Senior Director of Microsoft.  The business world seems to have a bias towards answers, but Joseph and Jennifer reveal how questions can be a superpower as we craft our communications.   Brought to...