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Dr. Andrea Wojnicki is a Harvard-educated executive communication coach whose research focuses on interpersonal communication and consumer psychology. Learn the communication mindsets and tactics that will help you accelerate your career trajectory. Based on her research and guest interviews, Andrea will coach you on topics including: • overcoming imposter syndrome and communicating with confidence • developing executive presence and leadership skills • communicating with precision • building your personal brand • how to leverage storytelling • improving your listening skills • how to Introduce yourself and more! Focusing on your COMMUNICATION SKILLS means elevating your confidence, your clarity, your credibility, and ultimately your impact. Subscribe to the Talk About Talk podcast and don’t forget to sign up for the free communication skills newsletter – it’s free communication skills coaching in your email inbox!

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Dr. Andrea Wojnicki is a Harvard-educated executive communication coach whose research focuses on interpersonal communication and consumer psychology. Learn the communication mindsets and tactics that will help you accelerate your career trajectory. Based on her research and guest interviews, Andrea will coach you on topics including: • overcoming imposter syndrome and communicating with confidence • developing executive presence and leadership skills • communicating with precision • building your personal brand • how to leverage storytelling • improving your listening skills • how to Introduce yourself and more! Focusing on your COMMUNICATION SKILLS means elevating your confidence, your clarity, your credibility, and ultimately your impact. Subscribe to the Talk About Talk podcast and don’t forget to sign up for the free communication skills newsletter – it’s free communication skills coaching in your email inbox!

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English

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416-932-1849

Episodes

GENDER DIFFERENCES in Communication (ep.141)

9/18/2023
How do men and women’s communication styles vary? Explore the stereotypes of how men and women communicate, with research as a guide. Consider how much we talk, communication mindsets, our choice of words, vocal patterns, listening skills, non-verbal cues, and confidence. Andrea navigates the nuances, dismantles stereotypes, offers insights into the roots of imposter syndrome, […] The post GENDER DIFFERENCES in Communication (ep.141) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:28:55

The Power of PERSONAL BRANDING (ep.140)

9/4/2023
Personal Branding is important, yet it never seems urgent. Dr. Andrea Wojnicki shares 3 specific reasons why we should all take the time and effort to develop our personal brand, plus she shares a variety of resources to help you develop your personal brand: a new online course, podcast episodes, newsletter blogs, and more. Resources […] The post The Power of PERSONAL BRANDING (ep.140) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:24:25

SPEAK UP: Communicating in Meetings (ep.139)

8/28/2023
Speaking up in meetings is important, but not always easy. Learn ten strategies to help you speak up. Consider what you do before the meeting, your mindset during the meeting, and your words! Resources Speaking Up Tip Sheet: https://talkabouttalk.com/speakup Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk: Website: TalkAboutTalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Youtube Channel: @talkabouttalkyoutube Talk […] The post SPEAK UP: Communicating in Meetings (ep.139) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:21:43

Communicating with IMPACT (ep.138)

8/21/2023
Do you communicate with IMPACT? Vice-Chair at Deloitte Jennifer Lee defines impact as the ability to get someone to take action. Learn 3 specific communication tactics to elevate your impact, plus insights about how respect, being curious, and establishing the value of each person in the room can increase your impact. Resources Jennifer T. Lee: […] The post Communicating with IMPACT (ep.138) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:46:13

INTRODUCTIONS: How to Introduce Yourself (ep.137)

8/14/2023
Introducing yourself shouldn’t be something you dread. Learn a 3-point self-introduction framework (not a script!) plus 4 general tips for introducing yourself effectively. Introducing yourself is a rare opportunity to highlight your personal brand! Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk: Website: TalkAboutTalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Youtube Channel: @talkabouttalkyoutube Re-release of ep.86. The post INTRODUCTIONS: How to Introduce Yourself (ep.137) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:17:24

#136 Communicating with Precision

8/7/2023
Communicating with precision improves comprehension, recall, persuasion, and likeability! Whether it’s verbal or written, clear and concise communication is appreciated by others. Learn three strategies you can employ to communicate with precision. Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk: Website: TalkAboutTalk.com Communication Coaching Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Youtube Channel: @talkabouttalkyoutube Re-release of ep.103. The post #136 Communicating with Precision appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:16:34

#135 Communication Skills for Job-Seekers

7/31/2023
Executive recruiter Sharon Mah-Gin shares her advice for job-seekers, including what to do first, what employers are looking for in job candidates, common mistakes, and (yes!) the significance of your personal brand when it comes to job searching. Resources Sharon Mah-Gin: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmahgin/ Executive Search Alliance – http://www.execsearchalliance.com/ Relevant Talk About Talk Episodes for Job Seekers […] The post #135 Communication Skills for Job-Seekers appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:40:42

#134 The 3-Point Body Language Scan

7/24/2023
Body language has a significant effect on our communication. Here’s a 3-point body language scan to help you optimize how you are perceived and how you feel. Perhaps you’re not sure what to do with your hands? Or perhaps you catch yourself slouching and your mind is wandering. Think: “3-Point Body Language Scan!” Suddenly, you’re […] The post #134 The 3-Point Body Language Scan appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:23:35

#133 The Power of 3

7/17/2023
Three is a powerful number that we can use to improve our communication. 3 makes things easier to understand and easier to recall. 3 is balanced and substantive, but not overwhelming. Consider the power of 3 in your communication, whether you’re categorizing, listing, highlighting, influencing, ranking or creating a framework. Make 3 your default. Resources: […] The post #133 The Power of 3 appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:24:27

#132 The Power of Listening

7/10/2023
Do you want to become a better listener? Yes, you can learn to listen! Learn tactical strategies to help you become a better listener, reasons why listening is so difficult, and the 3 levels of listening. Resources: Episode 41: LISTENING with legal veteran Norm Bacal Episode 52: Communication Skills of Effective Leaders with Heather Stark […] The post #132 The Power of Listening appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:20:27

#131 Mentally Preparing to Communicate with Confidence

7/3/2023
Communicating with confidence: there’s the mental preparation, then there’s confidence in the moment. In this first of a two-part series, we focus on the 4P’s of mentally preparing to communicate with confidence: Practice, as in rehearsing; Proverb, as in adopting a mantra; Pep talk; and Pirate, as in copying that confident feeling. Connect with Andrea […] The post #131 Mentally Preparing to Communicate with Confidence appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:19:12

#130: Communication Skills Q&A with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki

6/26/2023
Andrea answers nine communication skills questions from Talk About Talk listeners, including how to deal with negative people, how to network when you’re working from home, gender differences in communication, and more. Resources: “Smart Brevity” book by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen & Roy Schwartz “Your Brain at Work” by Dr. David Rock (S.C.A.R.F. model) […] The post #130: Communication Skills Q&A with Dr. Andrea Wojnicki appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:30:33

#129 Power for All with Professor Tiziana Casciaro

6/12/2023
Power is everyone’s business. In this episode, Andrea interviews Professor Tiziana Casciaro, author of POWER FOR ALL. Learn 3 fallacies or misconceptions we commonly believe about power, how we perceive power, and how we communicate or signal power. Power For All Book: Audible Paperback Tiziana’s Top 3 Podcasts: The Ezra Klein Show Science Vs […] The post #129 Power for All with Professor Tiziana Casciaro appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:01:06:37

#128 Interruptions (REPOST)

6/2/2023
Andrea shares what the research says about interruptions, how to respond to being interrupted, and advice for how you can effectively interrupt. (REPOSTED DUE TO UPLOADING ISSUE) Resources Sally Farley “Nonverbal Reactions to Conversational Interruptions” (2010) Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk: Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup […] The post #128 Interruptions (REPOST) appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:17:35

#128 Interruptions

5/29/2023
Andrea shares what the research says about interruptions, how to respond to being interrupted, and advice for how you can effectively interrupt. Resources Sally Farley “Nonverbal Reactions to Conversational Interruptions” (2010) Connect with Andrea & Talk About Talk: Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter: https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup YouTube Channel: @talkabouttalkyoutube TRANSCRIPT Wow. Do […] The post #128 Interruptions appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:17:35

#127 Influence, Chatter & Getting to Yes: 3 book summaries with Adam Ashton

5/15/2023
3 books recommended by Andrea: INFLUENCE, CHATTER and GETTING TO YES. Andrea & guest Adam Ashton, host of the popular “What You Will Learn” podcast, review these 3 books. You will feel a lot smarter after listening to this episode, and you might have some new books to read! Resources Books: INFLUENCE New & Expanded: […] The post #127 Influence, Chatter & Getting to Yes: 3 book summaries with Adam Ashton appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:48:46

#126 The Power of Self-Listening with Jill Nykoliation

5/1/2023
What is self-listening? Self-listening is self-awareness and focusing on your unique identity. In this conversation between Andrea and advertising veteran Jill Nykoliation, you’ll learn Jill’s advice on listening to yourself, overcoming imposter syndrome, pausing and asking yourself questions, and journaling! Now on YouTube! – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_n67Yb2wztDFWxw-OAayA Resources Episode #75 “Communicate Like a Boss Part 1 […] The post #126 The Power of Self-Listening with Jill Nykoliation appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:01:00:32

#125 Personal Branding Mistakes

4/17/2023
Andrea shares the 3 most common personal branding mistakes and misconceptions she sees with her clients: communicating first, scripting, and copying others. Learn why these are mistakes, and what you should do instead to build a strong and effective personal brand. RESOURCES Other Talk About Talk episodes on Personal Branding: #98 The Power Of Personal […] The post #125 Personal Branding Mistakes appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:17:07

#124 Your Elevator Pitch

4/3/2023
Drop your rehearsed elevator pitch and try this instead! Certainly, being prepared for impromptu conversations with influential stakeholders is important. But elevator pitches typically come across as rehearsed and insincere. Instead, keep this simple 3-point checklist in mind! RESOURCES Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn: Andrea and TalkAboutTalk Weekly Communication Skills Newsletter – https://talkabouttalk.com/blog/#newsletter-signup Email – Andrea@TalkAboutTalk.com For a transcript of this […] The post #124 Your Elevator Pitch appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:09:40

#123 Adopting a GROWTH MINDSET

3/20/2023
There are many reasons to adopt a growth mindset. Andrea explains why adopting a growth mindset is the #1 most impactful yet underleveraged skill, how thinking about prototyping can help you adopt a growth mindset, plus her three ideas for how you can adopt a growth mindset right now! CONTENTS Resources Transcript RESOURCES […] The post #123 Adopting a GROWTH MINDSET appeared first on Talk About Talk.

Duration:00:20:04

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