1072: Boost Team Efficiency: Clear Communication Secrets with Communication Expert Chris Fenning
Are you tired of messages getting lost at work? Ever struggled to explain things clearly to your team? Or did you feel stuck getting your point across to higher-ups? Clear communication is critical in a successful business. Having a team that clearly conveys their ideas can make the work more accurate and faster. Using the right strategy and utilizing the power of effective communication will indeed transform your business!
Chris Fenning is a communication expert who helps experts communicate with non-experts, teams talk to executives, and organizations like Google and NATO improve their communication. He is the author of multiple award-winning books on communication and training. Today, Chris discusses his strategies for becoming a successful podcast guest, including how it helps him reach new audiences, overcome imposter syndrome, and find the right shows to pitch. He also shares his experiences with both positive and challenging podcast interviews and provides advice for podcast hosts to better support their guests.
Quotes
“We are generally the worst judge of what our audience is going to find valuable.” – Chris Fenning
“If you want to do something, don't just talk about it. Get out and actually do it.” – Chris Fenning
“Starting a podcast is a great way to become known, but it can also be a slow way to build an audience.”– Chris Fenning
Takeaways
01:47 Becoming a recurring podcast guest is an effective way to reach new audiences and grow your reputation as an expert, rather than solely focusing on building your own content platform.
03:36 Overcoming imposter syndrome and starting small with lesser-known shows can help build the confidence and experience needed to pitch to larger podcasts over time.
04:04 Providing podcast hosts with personalized video introductions, pre-prepared materials, and being a responsive, prepared guest can help build valuable relationships.
18:51 Podcast hosts should consider providing guests with advance notice of interview questions to allow for more thoughtful, valuable responses, rather than relying on spontaneous reactions.
21:36 Recording and narrating your own audiobook can be a low-cost, rewarding way to connect with your audience, as long as you account for potential audio quality and environmental challenges.
Resources
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