Talk About Talk - Communication Skills Training
Dr. Andrea Wojnicki
Ready to improve your communication skills? Dr. Andrea Wojnicki is a Harvard-educated executive communication coach whose research focuses on interpersonal communication and consumer psychology. Learn the communication mindsets and tactics that will help you accelerate your career trajectory. Based on her research and guest interviews, Andrea will coach you on topics including: • overcoming imposter syndrome & communicating with confidence • developing executive presence & leadership skills • using AI to help your communication • communicating with precision • personal branding • storytelling • how to Introduce yourself and more! Focusing on your COMMUNICATION SKILLS means elevating your confidence, your clarity, your credibility, and ultimately your impact. Subscribe to the Talk About Talk podcast and don’t forget to sign up for the free communication skills newsletter – it’s free communication skills coaching in your email inbox!
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May 13, 2025 • 0sec
10 Bad Communication Habits That Undermine Your CREDIBILITY (ep. 187)
Explore 10 communication habits that can seriously damage your credibility. From the pitfalls of apologetic language to the frustration of jargon overload, these bad habits can undermine your message. Gain insights from Dr. Andrea Wojnicki on how to communicate with confidence. Plus, discover helpful strategies and a downloadable checklist for evaluating and improving your speaking style. It's time to ditch those distracting habits and enhance your communication effectiveness!
Apr 29, 2025 • 14min
Elevate Your ELEVATOR PITCH (ep. 186)
Discover how to elevate your elevator pitch with a dynamic 3-point framework designed for authentic communication. Learn the importance of personalized messaging and empathy to make meaningful connections. This approach empowers you to engage confidently during high-stakes conversations, ensuring you leave a memorable impact. Say goodbye to scripted pitches and embrace a tailored style that resonates with your audience!
Apr 15, 2025 • 24min
How to Ace Your INTERVIEW (ep.185)
Looking for guidance on how to ace your job interview? Andrea shares an interview preparation checklist, focused on your preparation before the interview, your communication during the interview, what to do after the interview, and how to answer specific Qs. You can download the free downloadable checklist at talkabouttalk.com/interview RESOURCES The “Ace Your Interview Checklist” […]
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Apr 1, 2025 • 28min
#BeYourSelfOnPurpose – Be Your Self On Purpose and build a strong personal brand (ep.184)
#BeYourSelfOnPurpose: Five words packed full of meaning. Andrea shares the power of developing your strong unique personal brand by doing two things: 1) being yourself, 2) on purpose. You’ll also learn three specific contexts when you can put this mantra into action. CONNECT WITH ANDREA Website: TalkAboutTalk.com LinkedIn – Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawojnicki/ LinkedIn Talk About Talk: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkabouttalk/ […]
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Mar 18, 2025 • 21min
What’s Your ARCHETYPE? (ep.183)
What’s your archetype? Knowing your archetype can help you control your narrative, provide you with focus, and boost your confidence. Take the Archetypes Quiz at www.talkabouttalk.com/archetypesquiz. Archetypes are shared, universal patterns that help us understand characters, stories, and even ourselves. 12 PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY ARCHETYPES CAREGIVER – maternal, comforting, trusted, generous CREATOR – artist, […]
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Mar 4, 2025 • 22min
3 Ways To Control Your NARRATIVE & Steer Your Professional Identity (ep.182)
Learn three ways to control your narrative and steer your professional identity. Andrea will teach you how to introduce yourself with purpose, reframe perceived weaknesses as strengths, and narrate your career transitions and your career journey. There are a million ways to tell the same story. Why not tell yours in a way that serves […]
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Feb 18, 2025 • 48min
5 Ways to Kickstart Your Personal BRAND (ep.181)
Explore five dynamic strategies to kickstart your personal brand. Learn how to craft a memorable self-introduction and articulate your unique value. Discover the art of thought leadership and its public versus private aspects. Optimize your LinkedIn presence with actionable tips for customizing your profile. Finally, enhance your networking skills with effective strategies for building quality connections and maintaining professional relationships.
Feb 4, 2025 • 54min
Optimizing Your VOICE with Claire Fry (ep.180)
Optimizing your voice means sounding like your best self – not someone else! Andrea talks with vocal coach and voice actor Claire Fry to understand why you should focus on your unique voiceprint—rather than imitating others—and how to support your voice through techniques like deep breathing and smiling. They also cover practical tips for enhancing […]
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Jan 21, 2025 • 59min
The Portfolio Life and your PERSONAL BRAND with Christina Wallace (ep.179)
“The Portfolio Life” – Have you ever considered your personal interests and activities to be a portfolio? A portfolio worth assessing and diversifying? In this interview with author Christina Wallace, you’ll learn about the four pillars of creating a portfolio life, how they might inform your personal brand, and three exercises to help you be […]
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 6min
Update Your RESUME & LINKEDIN with Martin Buckland (ep.178)
Join Martin Buckland, a globally acclaimed executive career coach with a law enforcement background, as he shares vital tips on updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Buckland explains the crucial changes brought by ATS and AI in resume writing. He highlights the importance of a clear and optimized format, using the STAR method for achievements, and aligning resumes with LinkedIn profiles. Additionally, he emphasizes lifelong career networking through LinkedIn to boost visibility. This chat is a goldmine for job seekers at any stage!
