
Tom Henschel
Executive coach. Host of The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast, providing executive coaching tips.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 39min
518: The Way to Make Sense to Others, with Tom Henschel
In this discussion, Tom Henschel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace communications, shares strategies for clearer messaging. He introduces a four-step approach: creating a headline, sorting information, labeling it, and transitioning smoothly. Tom elaborates on the power of clear headlines and common communication missteps, such as mismatched item counts and poor transitions. His insights are aimed at helping leaders enhance their communication for better audience engagement and understanding.

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Sep 30, 2019 • 38min
433: How to Start Managing Up, with Tom Henschel
Tom Henschel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace communications and self-presentation, shares insights on managing up. He distinguishes between managing up, which influences how you're perceived by your manager, and coaching up, which aims to change the relationship. Henschel emphasizes the importance of data over emotions, suggesting phrases to encourage open dialogue. He advises arriving with solutions to reduce your boss's workload, highlighting that understanding their success metrics is key to effective influence in the workplace.

Mar 19, 2018 • 40min
341: How to Process Your 360 Feedback, with Tom Henschel
Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership
Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership.
In this conversation, Tom shares the strategies he uses to help executive leaders benefit from 360 degree feedback. You will discover the right mindset to enter into, effective ways to process 360 degree feedback, and what to do going forward.
Key Points
A 360 gives you feedback from people above you, your peers, and people below you.
360s can be career transformative.
A 360 almost always goes alongside coaching.
360s are not a performance management tool.
If 360s are not done well, they can become dangerous and people are very cautious giving real feedback.
Don’t try to figure out who said what. Instead, focus on the overall themes.
The results of a 360 generally should not be totally new information for receivers. They’ve probably already heard the feedback before.
Bonus Audio
How to select your 360 raters
A few of Tom’s best 360 stories
Resources Mentioned
DiSC Inventory
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
StrengthsFinder
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Executive Presence With Your Elevator Speech, with Tom Henschel (episode 316)
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May 9, 2022 • 38min
579: How to Pitch Your Manager, with Tom Henschel
In this insightful discussion, Tom Henschel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace communication, shares his expertise on pitching ideas to managers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your manager’s preferences and framing your pitch with a clear purpose. Tom introduces a three-step storytelling framework and highlights key tactics like building a strong business case and adapting communication styles for remote work. This engaging conversation reveals how to navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics effectively.

Jan 28, 2019 • 36min
392: Why Men Are Heard and Women Are Liked, with Lois Frankel and Tom Henschel
In this enlightening discussion, guests Lois Frankel and Tom Henschel tackle the disparities in workplace dynamics between men and women. Frankel, a bestselling author and leadership coach, highlights the unique contributions of women, while Henschel emphasizes the responsibility of men to advocate for their female colleagues. They explore unconscious bias, the importance of self-confidence for women, and how corporate culture can foster inclusivity. Together, they inspire listeners to reflect on their roles in promoting gender equity.