Communicating Confidently With Jessica Chen Climb To The Top: Taking Your Career To New Heights with Chuck Garcia
Aug 21, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Chuck Garcia, a Columbia University professor and executive leadership coach, shares insights on advancing your career. He discusses the importance of effective communication and personal branding, especially for engineers. Chuck emphasizes using pauses and the 'rule of three' to enhance clarity. He also highlights the balance between emotional intelligence and assertiveness in workplace dynamics, offering strategies to navigate high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism.
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From Sales To Corporate Communicator
- Chuck Garcia rose from Latin American sales to become Bloomberg's professional communicator after his CEO noticed his communication knack.
- That role launched a global speaking career and later work at BlackRock and as an executive coach.
Technical Skill Isn’t Leadership Currency
- Brilliant technical skill doesn't automatically translate to leadership; human skills matter for promotion.
- Employers value communication, empathy, and calm under pressure alongside technical competence.
Use Pauses And The Rule Of Three
- Slow your speaking pace and use silence instead of verbal crutches like "um" or "like."
- Structure key messages into three points to improve listener memory and reduce overload.
