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Think Deeply, Speak Simply
Think Deeply, Speak Simply is a show about the art and science of communicating ideas. Listen in to learn how business professionals accelerate their careers with great presentations.
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23 mins
In this 77th episode of Think Deeply, Speak Simply, communication expert Lorraine K. Lee, LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence, shares proven strategies for mastering executive presentations and influencing senior leaders. She explains how to tailor your message for busy C-suite audiences, lead with impact, design slides that stand out, and even use AI as a thought partner. If you’re ready to elevate your executive presence and deliver presentations that drive decisions, this episode is your roadmap.
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38 mins
In this 76th episode of Think Deeply, Speak Simply, leadership expert Michael Timms reveals how effective communication fosters true accountability at work. He explains why accountability is about ownership, not blame, and how leaders can replace micromanagement with empowerment. This conversation offers practical insights and tools to help you model accountability, encourage responsibility, and build a culture of shared ownership on your team.
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30 mins
In this 75th episode of Think Deeply, Speak Simply, Drew Logan, Commercial Strategy Leader at Medtronic, shares practical strategies on how AI is reshaping the Future of Sales. In this engaging conversation with Rajat Mishra, CEO and Founder of Prezent, Drew explores how AI is being leveraged for lead scoring, sales forecasting, pipeline management, and even in groundbreaking clinical innovations like Medtronic’s GI Genius. He also addresses common misconceptions about AI and offers guidance on how leaders can overcome internal resistance to AI adoption.
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28 min
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Business leaders are beginning to prioritize the importance of empathy, with some going as far as redefining CEO to Chief Empathy Officer. Our guests, Dr. Mark Goulston, speaker, founder, writer, and Jignasha Grooms, Vice President and HR leader, discuss not only the importance of empathy, but also share best practices for how you can become a more empathetic listener right now.
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29 min
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Our body language, tone of voice, and facial expression all work together to convey more than the words we choose to speak. Yet most of our body language is reactive and non-deliberate. Our guests teach us how to be intentional about our non-verbal communication and why we should emphasize what our bodies say more than what our mouths speak.
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28 min
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The role of sound, and its impact on how our audience listens when we present, affects us all in significant yet different ways. Today’s guests discuss the importance that sound has on how our audience receives our words, and how to leverage core competencies to keep your audience captivated.
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26 min
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Stories help us connect with each other in a way that no other medium can, making us connect deeper with our audience and leave them with memorable and lasting messages. In this episode, we hear from our guests Gabrielle Dolan, an international bestselling author and keynote speaker, followed by Nish Parkar, Cisco’s Culture Ambassador.
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28 min
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Having conversations that matter means that we are talking about meaningful issues, in a purposeful way, with people that can make a difference. These are the conversations that change the world, where both parties feel heard and understood, and something significant changes as a result of the exchange. In this episode, we hear from author, TEDx speaker, radio host, and award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, followed by Susan Scott, the Chief Growth Officer at PBS North Carolina.
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26 min
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Communication drives the customer experience. When we communicate authentically with our customers they feel valued, understood, and open to hearing more. In this episode, our guests Antoine Valentone, Vice President of Customer Success at Prezent, and Andres Sintes, Global Senior Director at Cisco, teach us the value of being a proactive communicator and how to use effective communication to become a trusted adviser.
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26 min
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It’s all about how we interact with employees, creating an environment in which all can thrive, and the values that we uphold. For Dennis, it is building trust, providing value, and showing respect. For Brandy, it is building the culture of the company, being able to do crazy things together, and forming deep connections with each other.
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14 min
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Crafting a keynote speech can be a daunting undertaking, but also a career changing event. It’s part preparation, and part performance, infused with inspiration. But how do we nail it, especially if it’s our first opportunity? In this episode, we hear from Ramona Smith, Toastmasters 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking.
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16 min
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Communicating with authenticity requires us to be ourselves. Effective communication relies on trust and rapport between speaker and listener, which can only happen if we aren’t afraid of being ourselves even if that means being vulnerable. In this episode, we hear from Sunni Brown Ink founder, keynote speaker, and author, Sunni (Sun) Brown.
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26 min
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How do we get rid of the feelings of imposter syndrome? We don’t! In this episode we’re joined by the CEO of Workplace Catalyst, Magalie Rene and Sokhon Bouy, a Medical Operations Lead with AbbVie. Our guests teach us that imposter syndrome should never go away completely, as it can be a useful tool for determining whether we’re on the right path.
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27 min
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Data can and should be used to share vital information, compel audiences and tell effective stories. Our guests, Brent Dykes and Yasser Ali, are both masters at leveraging data-driven storytelling. They share their own methods and best practices to be a skilled statistical narrator, as well as what not to do when presenting data to all types of audiences.
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25 min
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Instilling inspiration is one of the greatest things one can do as a speaker. Today’s guests, each a leader in their own unique industries, are journalist and higher education expert, Jeff Selingo and Eva McLellan, a biotech innovator. The two discuss ways that we can be more inspirational when we communicate with others.
