About the Speaker Helen Moses.
Helen Moses is a voice and communication expert, a TEDx speaker coach, and owner of Speak Up Communications. Her mission in work and life is to help individuals and teams communicate with alignment, confidence, and empathy, building stronger and more lasting relationships that lead to greater fulfillment, efficiency, and results for all. Helen lives in Raleigh NC with her husband of 24 years, 16-year-old daughter, and two cats, and also has a son in college.
She is an expert at making goofy faces, and is one of those rare people who admit to appreciating the pun-ishlingly bad humor in puns.
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Podcast Bullet points
- Importance of Understanding Blind Spots: The podcast emphasizes the significance of identifying and addressing blind spots in business leadership. It suggests that recognizing these blind spots can make leaders more powerful and effective in their decision-making and communication.
- The Art and Science of Speaking: Helen Moses, a voice and communication expert, highlights that speaking effectively is a combination of art and science. It's not just something innate; there's a method to it. This insight underscores the idea that effective communication can be learned and improved.
- Creating Clarity in Communication: One of the challenges in leadership is conveying a vision clearly. The podcast discusses the importance of creating clarity in communication by using language that the audience can easily understand. It also emphasizes the need to avoid jargon and acronyms unless the audience is familiar with them.
- Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: The conversation touches on the distinction between efficiency and effectiveness in communication. It suggests that while efficiency is essential, effectiveness is equally important. Effective communication ensures that the message is not only delivered quickly but also comprehensively and with impact.
- Empathy and Assertiveness: The podcast highlights the importance of empathy in leadership communication. It encourages leaders to be assertive without being aggressive and to show empathy towards their team members. This balance helps in building better relationships and achieving desired outcomes.