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    Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans

    Welcome to Soft Skills for Leaders. This podcast is about enhancing the human skills we need to lead today. Soft skills are the less tangible, highly critical skills that every leader needs to succeed. I’m your host Lisa Evans, and my aim is to help you communicate with influence, and be the leader others will want to follow. Every episode, I will bring you a conversation with a guest expert, tips, and strategies to help you become a stand out communicator. If you would like to connect and access a complimentary coaching call, head to https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au
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    087: Building Inclusive Workplaces with Dr Judy Lundy

    087:  Building Inclusive Workplaces with Dr Judy Lundy

    In this episode, I chat with Dr Judy Lundy, MBA Program Director at Edith Cowan University. Judy is passionate about building and developing inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive

    Talking Points

    • Why does it matter that we have diverse and inclusive workplaces?
    • What happens when we don’t?
    • What does an organisation need to do before becoming more diverse and inclusive?
    • How can workplaces be more inclusive for people 50+?
    • What can leaders do differently?

    Links

    Wisdom & Eldership with Dr Tom Verghese

    Well Being of teams with Pip Loader

    Amplifying Team Accountability with Dr Paige Williams

     

    Connect with Dr Judy Lundy

    ecu.edu.au/schools/business-and-law/faculty/profiles/lecturer/dr-judy-lundy

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/judylundy

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans 

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

    Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

    Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.

    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram

    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.



    086: Relocating for Work with Anna Kavelj

    086: Relocating for Work with Anna Kavelj

    In this episode, I chat with Anna Kavelj, Managing Director of Elite Woodhams Relocation, an award-winning Destination Services Provider in Australia. Her team supports organisations to make sure their employees who relocate for work do so smoothly, so that they thrive in their new surroundings. Some of the things her company does includes helping people find homes, schools and settle-in to their new lives. Originally from London, Anna has relocated herself many times including to Shanghai, Sydney & Melbourne. 

     

    Talking Points

    • The top things to consider when relocating as a family to Australia?
    • What do people need in order to thrive in their new location, in particular the family of the person accepting the new role. 
    • The role of a relocation service to help people have a smooth transition
    • What are the main concerns of family members when navigating a move to a new country?

     

    Other Podcasts

    Limitless leadership

    Success, balance & Impact

    Career Transitions

     

    Connect with Anna

    https://www.ewrelocation.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakavelj/

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans 

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

    Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

    Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Lisa Evans

    Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.

    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram

    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

    085. Respect at Work with Dr Jacinta Buchbach

    085. Respect at Work with Dr Jacinta Buchbach

    In this episode, I chat with Dr Jacinta Buchbach, head of Leader Development, “Respect at Work” at In Safe Hands. 

    Her broad exposure to challenging negative workplace behaviours in her careers in law enforcement, the mining industry and investigation of health workplaces has shaped her as a leading ambassador and facilitator of Respect at Work behaviours. 

    Jacinta has developed best practice prevention and response leadership courses that are consistent with the Australian Human Rights Commission framework in preventing and responding to workplace bullying and sexual harassment. 

    Talking Points

    • The difference between bullying and harassment and correct terminology.
    • The impending changes in legislation will make a huge difference in how psychological safety is managed in workplaces.
    • The role of bystander and how to go about reporting.
    • How to create a culture of safety and speaking up.

    Links

    Other episodes to listen to

    Well Being of Teams 

    Surviving a toxic workplace

    Doing what's right not easy

    Leading Performance with Empathy

     

    Connect with Jacinta

    Website: wwww.respectatworkbydesign.com

    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacinta-buchbach-phd-b42a7a47/

    Connect with Lisa Evans 

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

    Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

    Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Lisa Evans

    Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.

    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram

    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

    084: Leaders Hurting Teams with Ben Brearley

    084: Leaders Hurting Teams with Ben Brearley

    In this episode, I chat with Ben Brearley, host of the Thoughtful Leader Podcast. Ben believes that good leadership is thoughtful leadership. 

    Ben is an experienced coach, trainer and leader who offers leadership training and coaching that aims to build confidence and lead more effective teams. 

    As a Thoughtful Leader, you know that the teams that work best actually enjoy their jobs. You know it’s so important to be the kind of leader who is intentional about what you do and how you communicate. But what if some of your actions and behaviours may actually be hurting your team? 

     

    Talking Points

    • What are the unhelpful behaviours that leaders may use that are hurting teams?
    • How can leaders allow teams to learn and grow without jumping in and being over helpful?
    • Letting go slowly and building confidence with small steps
    • Three ways of practising Thoughtful Leadership

     

    Resources Mentioned 

    Randomly Remind Me (app via Google Play)

    I Am (app via App store)

     

    Links

    Other episodes to listen to

    Well Being of Teams 

    Effective Decision Making

    Leading Performance with Empathy

    Ben’s Podcast The Thoughtful Leader 

     

    Connect with Ben 

    https://www.thoughtfulleader.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/benbrearley/

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans 

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

    Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

    Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Lisa Evans

    Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.

    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram

    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

    083: The Third Space with Dr Adam Fraser

    083: The Third Space with Dr Adam Fraser

    Adam Fraser is a speaker, consultant, author, researcher, and leader of large-scale interventions. 

    I have been a fan of Adam’s work since I first heard about The Third Space. We are required to navigate multiple roles, tasks and activities throughout any given day. How we handle the small transition or space in between makes all the difference.

     

    In this conversation, we chat about:

    • The universal appeal of The Third Space
    • Taking the mood and mindset from one interaction to another
    • Tips for establishing effective transitions
    • Introverts and extroverts handling The Third Space
    • Finding the right transition activity to suit you

     

    Other Relevant Podcasts: 

    Leading Performance with Empathy

     

    Books Mentioned

    The Third Space

    Strive

    The Flourishing Movement

    Connect with Dr Adam Fraser

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradamfraser/

    Website https://dradamfraser.com

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans 

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

    Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

    Ready to level up your public speaking, presentation skills and business storytelling? Book a complimentary coaching session with Lisa here.

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Lisa Evans

    Your Host Lisa Evans is one of Australia’s leading Executive Public Speaking Coaches and Corporate Storytelling Trainers. If you would like help training your team in soft skills, public speaking and business storytelling, get in touch with Lisa. Lisa offers a complimentary 30-minute strategy session to find out if we are a good fit to work together.

    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram

    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Book a complimentary mini-coaching session with Lisa here.

    082: Self-Leadership & Connection with Mel Kettle

    082: Self-Leadership & Connection with Mel Kettle

    In this episode, I chat with Mel Kettle, author of the book Fully Connected.

    Mel is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Her clients include leaders, teams and organisations that want to achieve real connection and sustained engagement.

    At the heart of everything Mel does is a commitment to self-leadership. She truly believes that we need to lead ourselves first before we can lead others. This became clear after she survived the debilitating effects of work-related loneliness, stress and burnout in her late 20s and later when she had a life-threatening melanoma in her early-40s.

     

    Talking Points

    • How Mel came to develop stress and burnout, and it changed the course of her life.
    • What is different about leading in the post-pandemic workplace?
    • Why are leaders less connected?
    • What can we do to reconnect with self and others to be a better leader?
    • The importance of adding self-care to your diary.

     

    Links

    Other episodes to listen to

    Credible Communication for Leaders

    Book

    Fully Connected by Mel Kettle 

     

    Connect with Mel 

    https://www.melkettle.com/ 

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/

    Connect with Lisa Evans

    LinkedIn

    Website

    081: Amplifying Team Accountability with Dr Paige Williams

    081: Amplifying Team Accountability with Dr Paige Williams

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Paige Williams, author and researcher in Organisational Behaviour. 

    Paige has over twenty years of experience working with global organisations she helps leaders surface uncomfortable truths, and see the rules they need to break in order to break through and lead themselves, their teams, and their organisations to thrive.

     

    In this conversation, we chat about:

    • What happens when teams lack accountability?
    • How do you define underperformance?
    • What is the importance of Collective Accountability?
    • How can leaders promote a culture of accountability?
    • What are the steps towards having an accountability conversation? 

     

    Other Relevant Podcasts: 

    Soft Skills for Leaders - Well Being of Teams 

    Business Chat - Above the Line 

    Books Mentioned

    BECOMING antifragile

    Own It!

    TURNING PRO

     

    Connect with Dr.Paige Williams

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaigewilliams/

    Website https://drpaigewilliams.com/

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans 

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaevansspeaker/

    Website  https://www.speakingsavvy.com.au

    080: Limitless leadership with Renee Giarusso

    080: Limitless leadership with Renee Giarusso

    In this episode, I chat with Renee Giarusso.

    We share a candid conversation about leading living and learning

     

    Talking Points

    • The power of lifelong learning to unlock potential
    • How can leaders express gratitude authentically
    • Five key worlds to transform the start of meetings
    • How to banish negativity using the 3:1 positivity ratio
    • From limited to limitless as a leader
    • How can leaders remain curious and continue to develop
    • The power of walking coaching.

    Renee Giarusso is a leadership coach, speaker and workshop facilitator with the purpose to make workplaces exceptional places to work. 

    She is the author of three books:  Limitless Leadership, Leaders of Influence, and the award-winning book Gift Mindset -  Unwrap the 12 Gifts to lead and live a life of purpose, connection & contribution.

    Links

    Book: The Go Giver

    Limitless Leaders Podcast 

    Other episodes to listen to

    Leadership and Decision Making

    Credible Communication for Leaders

     

    Connect with Renee 

    https://reneegiarrusso.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneegiarrusso/

    Connect with Lisa Evans

    LinkedIn

    Website

    079: Well Being of Teams with Pip Loader

    079: Well Being of Teams with Pip Loader

    Pip helps Leaders build great teams that work.  Teams that are engaged, empowered and effective every day.  Her work is centred around her 4 Well-Beings of Teams which is the foundation for happier, more productive teams at work.  When these fundamentals are in place, leaders spend less time managing poor performance, and more time helping people thrive and shine.  

     

    In this conversation, Pip shares:

    • Her accidental journey from office all-rounder to expert in leading great teams
    • The 4 Well-Beings of Teams
    • How leaders can build and lead a team who are clear on their purpose and direction and know what they need to do to get there
    • What happens when teams stray off course and are not working together well
    • What action step can you take right now to do an audit of where you and your team are at

    Links

    Books: The Firestarter Sessions by Danielle LaPort

    Podcast:   Leading Above the Line with Michelle Bihary

     

    Connect with Pip Loader

    LinkedIn

    Website

    Connect with Lisa Evans

    LinkedIn

    Website

    078: Success, Balance and Impact with Dr Jesse Green

    078: Success, Balance and Impact with Dr Jesse Green

    In this episode, I chat with Dr Jesse Green and we share a conversation that encompasses many different areas of life including:

    • What it means to achieve a guilt-free work life balance
    • Defining success and navigating the journey to fulfillment 
    • How our priorities change in the different seasons of life
    • Why impact and purpose are as important as profitability
    • Preventing overwhelm with a planned getaway
    • Optimal daily habits including reading

    Author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Dr Jesse Green is a leading dental business coach. He established Savvy Dentist to support dentists to develop financial intelligence, have more time and work less, create high-performance teams, and master the art of patient flow.

    Links

    Podcast: Episode 76 Wisdom and Eldership

    Podcast: Episode 33 Read to Lead with Jeff Brown 

    Books:  Bolder Dr Carl Honore

    The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg

     

    Connect with Dr Jesse Green 

    LinkedIn

    Website 

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans

    LinkedIn

    Website

    077: Wisdom and Eldership with Dr Tom Verghese

    077: Wisdom and Eldership with Dr Tom Verghese

    In this episode, I chat with Dr Tom Verghese. 

    We share a candid conversation about ageing, life transitions and eldership.

     

    Talking Points

    • How do we approach the last half of life
    • The role of the elder in a youth-orientated world
    • The benefit of creating multi-generational teams in the workplace
    • Shifting the language to combat ageism
    • Instead of retiring, let’s rewire for a new adventure

    Dr Tom Verghese is a trusted advisor, executive coach, international consultant, author, presenter and the founder of Cultural Synergies. 

    His expertise is in cultural intelligence, inclusive global leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion. Tom has designed, facilitated, and written specific learning and development programs for clients that are now delivered worldwide and is the author of four books.

    Links

    Wisdom at Work by Chip Conley

    Bolder by Carl Honoré

    Modern Elder Academy

     

    Connect with Dr Tom Verghase

    LinkedIn

    Website 

     

    Connect with Lisa Evans

    LinkedIn

    Website

    076: Introducing Soft Skills for Leaders with Lisa Evans

    076: Introducing Soft Skills for Leaders  with Lisa Evans

    This month marks eight years of being in business. During that time, my brand and service offerings have evolved. 

    When I began my journey into podcasting in early 2020, I kept the title and topics of conversations quite broad. 

    With 76 episodes of the Business Chat Podcast under my belt, on reflection, I have most enjoyed the conversations related to soft skills.

    The podcast has a brand new look, and here is a super short solo episode about the changes. 

    Welcome to Soft Skills for Leaders, the podcast about the less tangible yet essential skills we need to get ahead in life and at work.

    Each episode, I will bring you a conversation with an expert on a topic relating to how we create, connect, collaborate, and communicate. 

    If you have a suggestion for a topic or guest speaker, drop me a line at lisa@softskillsacademy.com.au

     

    You can follow Lisa here:

    Website

    LinkedIN

    075: Career Transitions with Lois Keay-Smith

    075: Career Transitions with Lois Keay-Smith

    In this episode of the Business Chat podcast, I speak with Lois Keay-Smith, a career counsellor who helps people figure out what they want in their career path and how they can get there. 

    Individuals who feel stuck often fear changing careers because society dictates that stability is possible by staying in one profession.  However, it’s never too late to transition and enjoy what you’ve always wanted to do.

    If you’re at a career crossroads and don’t know which path to take, listen to the episode for valuable tips and advice. 

    Time Stamps:

    • Lois' career journey (01:10)
    • Why is her career even more in-demand now? (04:48)
    • Interesting discoveries Lois has while working with clients (11:12)
    • Unpacking why people are not motivated to go to work (14:20)
    • The significance of retirement coaching (23:13)
    • Why it’s never too late for career transitions (30:35)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Lois Keay-Smith
    https://www.careerwisdom.com.au/ 
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-wisdom  
    Connect with Lois on LinkedIn

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    074: LinkedIn for High Value Connections with Adam Franklin

    074: LinkedIn for High Value Connections with Adam Franklin

    If you’re someone who likes to start a conversation and yearns for connection, you will reap rewards and opportunities on LinkedIn. However, the challenge with this platform is not to come off as spammy or annoying and to utilise LinkedIn for high-value connections.

    In this episode, I chat with Adam Franklin, a LinkedIn expert, best-selling author, and CEO of Bluewire Media. He believes that LinkedIn is a great platform to look for the people you want to build and nurture relationships with; ideal clients and partners are there. 

    Leaders who commit to being visible and creating remarkable content on LinkedIn, attract the right talent into their organisation or team. They also position themselves as the authority in their field and develop the know-like-trust factor that is essential for high-value connections. 

    Time Stamps:

    • Adam's entrepreneurial journey (01:57)
    • What was Adam doing before starting his business (05:03)
    • The clients he typically serves (06:00)
    • Why do people need to be on LinkedIn? (10:23)
    • How do we project as experts on LinkedIn without being spammy? (13:38)
    • How LinkedIn creates a more significant impact for an organisation leader? (22:55)
    • The must-have features of a LinkedIn profile (25:05)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Adam Franklin
    https://www.bluewiremedia.com.au 
    Connect with Adam on Facebook and LinkedIn

    Get a copy of Adam’s LinkedIn 11x PDF Bundle here.

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    073: Profitability Making a Better World with Michael Watts

    073: Profitability Making a Better World with Michael Watts

    There has been a major shift in business expectations from consumers who call for brands to be socially and environmentally responsible. People are not just blindly buying products and services, but often make the effort to research how businesses treat their employees, if they have environmental programs, or how they create a positive impact on their community. 

    In this episode, I speak with Michael, founder of ToBe Advisory. He believes that businesses can make a difference if they focus on profitability, sustainability and impact.

    Michael shares the best ways to impart a genuinely positive impact and how he helps companies address social and environmental challenges, so they can be the difference they want to see in the world.  

    Time Stamps:

    • Michael's entrepreneurial journey (00:32)
    • Shared value - what is it and its impact (02:07)
    • How to genuinely demonstrate a positive impact (07:13)
    • Aligning individual purpose to make the world better (12:18)
    • The B-corp certification journey (13:44)
    • Tips for businesses that want to make a difference (21:15)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Learn more about Soft Skills Academy here.

    Connect With Michael Watts
    www.tobeadvisory.com 

    Connect with Michael on LinkedIn

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    072: From Expert to Authority with Petra Zink

    072: From Expert to Authority with Petra Zink

    Expert and authority may seem similar, but as I discovered when chatting with Petra Zink, there is a key difference. 

    Petra is an author and founder of impaCCCt and The 360 Talent Co. She speaks about how experts and authorities help business owners with their problems. 

    The key difference between them is the level of trust they gain from clients. Experts know how to solve problems while an authority strives to generate deeper connections and commonalities through story-telling and analogies.

    Time Stamps:

    • Petra's entrepreneurial journey (03:30)
    • Her niche and vision for the business (06:15)
    • The difference between an expert and an authority (11:52)
    • How do we find our position in the industry? (15:35)
    • The three Cs in Impaccct (19:08)
    • How can we attract the right people for the business? (21:35)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Connect With Petra Zink
    www.impaccct.com 
    https://the360talent.co/ 

    Connect with Petra on LinkedIn and Instagram

    Grab a copy of Petra’s book, Trusted Authority: From Technical Expert to Trusted Authority: Go from Unknown to Known here.

    Listen to Petra’s podcast, Your Brand. Your Future. Here

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    071: How To Be An Effective Leader In Decision Making With Rob Hartnett

    071: How To Be An Effective Leader In Decision Making With Rob Hartnett

    Decision-making is a crucial skill to be an effective leader. Decisions that are well-crafted help organisations move towards goals and best outcomes.  In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I welcome back my first podcast guest, Rob Hartnett. He is the Vice President of Growth for APAC for NeuroLeadership Institute. Rob talks about what affects decision-making and how to make efficient and effective decisions.

    We have to remember that decision-making is dependent on our habits, beliefs, opinions, and experiences. These aspects unintentionally create our biases, which can either be a good thing or a bad thing. 

    In Rob’s discussion of the SEEDS Model, he talks about the five major groups of biases that affect how we form decisions. Knowing our biases makes us mindful of our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and actions, moreover, we become intentional with the results we want.

    An effective leader knows how to evaluate situations and assess whether our bias is serving us or hindering us from reaching the best decision for our organisations.

    Time Stamps:

    • Rob's entrepreneurial journey (00:38)
    • What affects decision-making? (03:45)
    • The SEEDS Model (06:17)
    • How do we uncover our own bias? (18:17)
    • The impact of facilitators in decision-making (22:53)
    • The programs of NeuroLeadership Institute for organisations (30:50)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Connect With Rob Hartnett
    Connect with Rob on LinkedIn
    Connect with Rob on Facebook and Instagram

    Find out more about NeuroLeadership Institute here.

    Grab a copy of Rob’s book It's All Possible: How to lead an epic life and unleash the high performance hero within you here.

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    070: Re-imagining Learning at Work With Steph Clarke

    070: Re-imagining Learning at Work With Steph Clarke

    Our love for learning is strengthened when we’re in environments that acknowledge and nurture this passion. However, most of our learning institutions focus on traditional approaches that may no longer be relevant, and we need to work towards re-imagining learning at work.

    In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I have a lovely conversation with Steph Clarke. She helps organisations deal with hard conversations regarding learning and development. 

    Before the pandemic, people’s way of learning was too traditional, classroom-based, and too instructor-led. Now, organisations are employing a more holistic approach to help their employees learn.

    There are various factors that enhance the whole learning process and Steph highlights the importance of each one. If companies want to elevate employee performance, they need to establish a safe space that impacts their overall learning experience.

    Time Stamps:

    • Steph's entrepreneurial journey (02:37)
    • Changes in learning experiences for workplaces (05:45)
    • The impact of micro-credentials surge (11:15)
    • How can organisations better deliver learning programs (13:55)
    • Incorporating coaching with training and workshops (19:01)
    • Internal trainers VS Subject-Matter Experts (20:55)
    • The best timing for learning sessions (23:15)
    • How to create a psychologically safe space for learning (26:45)
    • Potential benefits of internal podcast in organisations (29:52)
    • Leaning towards a multidisciplinary approach to learning (31:29)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Connect With Steph Clarke
    Connect with Steph on LinkedIn and Instagram

    Listen to Steph’s Business Bookshelf Podcast here.

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    069: Non-Verbal Negotiation with Gary Edwards

    069: Non-Verbal Negotiation with Gary Edwards

    The negotiation process depends on what needs to be achieved. The individuals involved can either participate in competitive or collaborative negotiation. Both of these utilise non-verbal cues that support the communication style and goal of the conversation.

    In this episode of the Business Chat podcast, I welcome back the amazing Gary Edwards to carry on with the discussion for non-verbal negotiation. 

    There are lots of factors to consider when negotiating; the environment, tone of voice, physical looks, and mental preparation. But the main thing is having the flexibility and striking balance with negotiation style. 

    How we verbally express our thoughts is equally important as how we gesture our message. When there’s an inconsistency between what we say and how we say it, the people we’re negotiating with believe the negative, and we don’t get the outcome we hope for.

    Time Stamps:

    • Negotiation style for collaborative authentic leader (11:25)
    • The mechanics of a successful negotiation (17:55)
    • Voice and vocal tonality (21:29)
    • The significance of slowing down and the pause (25:00)
    • How important are physical looks when negotiating? (31:58)
    • Why we need to be well-prepared for negotiations (37:25)
    • How online platforms changed negotiations (42:48)
    • Mental preparation for negotiations (47:00)

    Connect With Lisa Evans
    speakingsavvy.com.au
    Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram
    Connect with me on LinkedIn

    Connect With Gary Edwards
    http://garyedwards.com.au/ 
    Connect with Gary on LinkedIn 

    Send Gary an email at gary@garyedwards.com.au

    For full show notes visit: Businesschatpodcast.com.au

    068: Your Personal Brand With Jennifer Holloway

    068: Your Personal Brand With Jennifer Holloway

    Our personal branding goes beyond the images we post on social platforms. It needs to be aligned with who we really are, our values, and what we aim to accomplish. In this episode of the Business Chat Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Holloway. We chat about how to improve personal branding and ways to authentically share your brand without sounding “salesy”

    Jennifer shares her six key elements for creating a personal brand and through these elements, entrepreneurs can showcase what they offer and what sets them apart from others.

    Customers want to make a genuine connection with businesses, and it’s easy for them to see beyond a fake facade. With authentic personal branding, clients get a grasp of what you’re all about and this helps form a better and meaningful connection.

    Time Stamps:

    • Jennifer's entrepreneurial journey (01:40)
    • What is personal branding, and why does it matter? (04:35)
    • 6 key elements for creating a personal brand (06:43)
    • How do we tune up our personal brand? (15:02)
    • Ways to authentically share your brand (29:02)
    • The benefits of finding your niche (32:55)

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