No matter where you are in the world, communication is at the heart of everything - how we lead, how we connect, and how we get things done. Yet even with the best intentions, misunderstandings still happen. Whether it’s a clash of communication styles, unspoken expectations, or deeply rooted behavioral habits, gaps can form in the most unexpected places which often leads to people talking at each other instead of with each other.

John Whitehead, Executive/Leadership Coach at JKWhitehead & Associates, spent over a decade helping senior and emerging leaders navigate the human side of communication. John’s work is deeply rooted in helping people untangle their thoughts, voice their ideas and discover powerful truths that drive personal and professional growth.

On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, we’re talking with John Whitehead about how the gaps we experience between departments, cultures, personalities, or expectations, can quietly undermine leadership and collaboration, and how we can identify and overcome them.

Leadership tips you won’t want to miss:

🎙️ Exploring self-awareness as the first step to better communication

🎙️ Exploring how behavior and personality shape communication patterns

🎙️ Creating a psychologically safe space for open and honest dialogue

🎙️ Applying coaching and listening skills to promote inclusion and shared understanding

John Whitehead has been coaching senior and emerging leaders for over 10 years. John creates a space that allows clients to explore what’s going on in their heads, throwing ideas out into the open and together looking for those gems of truth. John's skillful questions, kindness and reflections have helped clients find paths through barriers in order to step closer to their goals.

If you’re looking to bridge communication gaps and strengthen your leadership presence, then this episode is for you!

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