Speaker, author and radio journalist Celeste Headlee has had decades of experience fine tuning the recipe for engaging and rewarding conversation. She shares some tips to help us instantly improve our conversational skills and meaningfully connect with others.
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Oct 7
Hetty Green: The Witch of Wall Street [Outliers]
Hetty Green was the richest woman you've never heard of. In the late 1800s, she built a fortune worth billions today in a world designed to stop her. Women couldn't vote, couldn't own property in most states, and were banned from the New York Stock Exchange floor entirely. She wa ... Show More
46m 53s
Sep 30
Barry Diller: Building IAC
My guest this week is Barry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen. At 83, he chose to publish a deeply personal book and open up about his successes and failures. With surprising candor he details the rules he's lived by: trust first, confront directly, and make th ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
Try It On: Less Talking, More Impact: Episode 182
In this episode of our current mini-series, the Try It On Challenge, Elena shares what you need to know to reduce the talk time you’re taking up as a coach in your conversations. She also provides a few key sentence stems you’ll want to make sure to keep handy to help your coache ... Show More
10m 13s
Oct 2023
Try It On: A Confidence Building Sentence Stem: Episode 183
In this Try it On Challenge mini-episode, Elena is sharing one of her favorite questions to ask a coachee. You’ll hear her model it, share how you might modify it, and be prepared to try it on in your coaching practice. Mentioned on this episode: Become a Friend of the PodcastAtt ... Show More
9m 34s
Jun 2022
Bonus Episode: How To Build Career Momentum with Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan has gone from being employee #30 at Facebook, #4 at Mint, to now owning the Sumo Group of apps, and is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start, market and grow their business. In the conversation, we chat about what he learned after being fired from Facebook, how he b ... Show More
59m 37s
Oct 2023
Think Faster, Talk Smarter Part One
This weekend we're joined by Matt Abrahams, whose recently released book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot, will help you develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations, from public speaking to i ... Show More
13m 53s
Feb 2024
#2612 - Q&A: “How can I give a TED talk?”
In this episode, discover how to turn your passion into a powerful message for the TED stage. Get the next steps for crafting a compelling talk, applying to TEDx events, and enhancing presentation skills—all crucial for anyone aspiring to share an idea with the world.
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4m 45s