Communication Strategies
The edge that AI can give you in your communications as a leader is no secret. I use it to draft emails, refine the tone of my message and help me respond in tricky situations, and know the leaders I work with do the same. But, as useful as AI is for this, communicating is […]
AI and Leadership Communications – Why Being Human Still Matters Read More »
The four stages of learning is a classic model used in training. I used it for years in teaching coaching skills but it applies nicely to learning any new skill including learning how to communicate and lead more effectively. We start in unconscious incompetence – we don’t know what we don’t know and this generally
Four Stages To Becoming A Confident, Competent Communicator Read More »
Reflections as a coach: Communication Challenges of Leading in Asia With 18 years of experience coaching in Asia, I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients from a diverse range of industries. This has included both Asian leaders and expatriates leaders navigating the complexities of communication in their roles within Asia. While each client’s challenges,
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Reflections as a coach: The Changing Perceptions of Coaching in Asia I’ve been coaching in Asia since 2006 and was recently reflecting on the changes I’ve personally seen in the industry. When I first started coaching I worked hard at reaching out to contacts in a range of industries to discuss what I could offer.
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In today’s climate of frequent virtual meetings it’s as important to be able to communicate well online as it is in person. After all, succeeding in your career is about more than just talents and abilities, it’s about getting noticed for those talents and abilities. And in order to get noticed, you need to communicate
Want to Stand Out In Virtual Meetings? 5 Communication Habits That Will Help You Succeed Read More »
I’ve been providing virtual coaching and training for the past 14 years and while the technology has changed in that time (now we have video and I have to look presentable) and some things require more attention, many of the techniques I have used for building trust have remained the same. As someone who speaks
Building Trust and Connection – In A Virtual Environment Read More »
Communicating well, like any other skill, is something that we can learn to do. And something that we can get better at with practice. I’ve often come across a misguided belief that we are either born good communicators or bad communicators. A belief that some people are ‘naturals’ and some are not. Some people just
Are We Stuck With Our Bad Communications Habits Forever? Read More »
As I opened a new bank account some time ago, the young woman serving me was efficient and professional and we proceeded through the process quickly. That was until she started to explain the fees that the bank was going to charge me for opening an account. Fees to open an account? Why, I asked,
Be Real, Be Human In Your Communication Read More »
As an external coach and trainer, I’ve spent the past fifteen years or so supporting leaders to communicate more effectively. In doing this I’ve noticed common challenges that leaders face in consistently communicating well regardless of their industry, position, or the size of their teams. I recently added to my own observations by getting input
HR Insights into Communication Challenges – and What To Do About Them Read More »
If you love business networking, you’re probably in the minority. I haven’t got any official numbers on how many people love or hate this ‘thing’ we need to do in some form or the other to succeed in almost any level of business. But, I do know that many of the clients I’ve worked with
Business Networking – Love it or Hate it? Read More »
