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Jul 2024
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Ep 74: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How Y...

with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
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In this fascinating episode, Melissa sits down with Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, to explore the art of communication. Bill breaks down how the way we speak in everyday situations profoundly impacts those we interact with. He highlights that public speaking is often the number one fear for most people, but this can be alleviated through breathing techniques and having a clear direction for your message. Melissa reflects on her transformative experience with Bill when she sought his expertise to prepare for officiating the wedding of her dear friends, Simon Huck and Phil Riportella. That single session forever changed the way she speaks and communicates. Together, they discuss how in interviews, you can steer the conversation in your desired direction without needing to answer questions exactly as they are posed. They also discuss the common patterns in human language, the psychology behind filler words, and the importance of listening with genuine intent—valuable tools for anyone tuning in.


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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 750+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.


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