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Apr 2023
25m 32s

Stand Out From The Crowd By Great Commun...

Ulrike Seminati
About this episode

Are you looking to become a more impactful leader and stand out in your industry? Look no further than the latest episode of our podcast, where host Ulrike sits down with the incredible Anni Hiekkanen, a Corporate Communications Executive with a wealth of experience under her belt.

Together, they delve into the world of great communication skills and discuss the endless opportunities they provide for everyone. Discover the key elements that make communication truly impactful, and learn how you too can harness this core skill to become the authentic and inspiring leader you've always wanted to be.

Join us for a lively and engaging conversation where you'll gain valuable insights on the power of communication and how to use it to elevate your career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to become a more impactful communicator! Tune in now.

Want to get proven techniques on how to flourish and land that leadership spot you’re after? Get your free e-book “Top 10 Achievers’ Lessons” by clicking here!


About Anni Hiekkanen

Anni is a strategic leader, who loves constant development and making miracles happen. She goes to work every day with the mindset “let’s change the world today”. Her passion and core competence is strategy-based communication and the ability to make communication help business and create results. She is an inspirational speaker who helps organisations and leaders in finding their voice and by creating a culture where communication is linked to everything. Her mission is to create organisations where everyone is a communicator. 


About Ulrike Seminati

Ulrike Seminati is a long-standing senior executive, coach and author. After over 20 years of being a successful leader in corporate organizations, Ulrike believes that female leadership is one of the biggest untapped potentials in the world. Ulrike is known for combining all her experience and years of excelling in the corporate world with powerful self-development techniques that she gives it to hard workers like you, allowing you to flourish, realize the root causes of your struggle, and finally land that leadership spot you’re after!


Outline of the Episode:

[01:24] Communication is an integral part of everything 

[03:42] Using communication to differentiate from others

[05:40] Repeating and targeting your message 

[08:50] Result-oriented communication

[12:50] Focusing on this one key skill to stand out

[17:16] Targeting your message to the motivators of your audience

[19:39] Investing in a coaching leadership style

Get in contact with Anni Hiekkanen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annihiekkanen/ 


Connect with Ulrike!

Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com 

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/empoweringfemaleleaders/   

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/

Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com

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