"Think Deeply, Speak Simply is a show about the art and science of communicating ideas.
And how business professionals accelerate their careers with great presentations."
May 25, 2022
Experiential Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful tool in business communication. Stories help us connect with each other in a way that no other medium can, which allows us to emotionally bond iwth our audience and make our messages more memorable. In this episode, we hear from our guests Gabrielle Dolan, an international bestselling author and keynote speaker, followed by Nish Parkar, Cisco's Industy Marketing and Communications Leader.
Brought to you by PREZENTIUM and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra.
March 29, 2022
Prezent Like the Pro's
In this episode, we explore the best practives behind the art and science of making expert presentations, and looking like a pro while doing so. Our guests, David JP Phillips, A Business Storytelling Expert and the Founder of HeadGain Academy, and Faisal Masud, the CEO of fabric, share their expertise and walk us through how to engage the audience whether we're on stage of pitching to investors.
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March 20, 2022
Having Conversations That Matter
Having conversations that matter means that we are talking about meaningful issues, in a purposeful way, with people that can make a difference. These are the conversations that change the world, where both parties feel heard and understood, and something significant changes as a result of the exchange. In this episode we hear from author, Tedx Speaker, radio host, and award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee; followed by Susan Scott, the Chief Growth Officer at PBS North Carolina.
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February 28, 2022
Making the Technical Nontechnical
Knowing our audience is key to identifying how we communicate our message. This means that we will have to be strategic with our presentation skills if we want to effectively communicate a highly technical message to a non-technical audience while being understood and remembered.
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February 2, 2022
Communicating Innovation
Communicating innovation is more than just announcing breakthroughs. It's all about how we interact with employees, creating an environment in which all can thrive, and the values that we uphold. For Dennis, it is building trust, providing value, and showing respect. For Brandy, it is building the culture of the company, being able to do crazy things together, and forming deep connections with each other.
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January 31, 2022
How Do Our Bodies Talk?
Our body language, tone of voice, and facial expression all work together to convey more than the words we choose to speak. Yet most of our body language is reactive and non-deliberate. Today's guests teach us how to be intentional about our non-verbal communication, and why we should place more emphasis on what our bodies say than what our mouths speak.
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January 1, 2022
Visual Storytelling
Visual storytelling is more than painting pictures in our audiences' minds. It is the ability to evoke emotions and motivate people to action. In this episode, Dan Roam and Moupali Das teach us how to craft our story and deliver it effectively to keep our audiences engaged, excited, and asking for more.
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December 19, 2021
Mission-Driven Communication
Great transformations start with effective communication. The aim of purposeful communication is to inspire action from a deep emotional connection. Today's guests, Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, and Kathleen Owens, Private and Nonprofit Board Member, teach how to master the art of communicating with purpose and leverage it to create the changes you want to see in the world.
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November 28, 2021
Get Your Audience to Listen
The role of sounds, and its impact on how our audience listens when we present, affects us all in significant yet different ways. Today's guests discuss the importance that sounds has on how our audience receives our words, and how to leverage core competencies to keep your audience captivated.
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November 7, 2021
Listen to Learn
One of the best ways to learn from others is to listen. But, practicing impactful listening isn't as simple as one might think, especially if we overly focus on sharing our viewpoint. Today's guests give valuable advice on why you should listen more than speak, and how you can become a better listener right now.
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October 24, 2021
Listen with Empathy
Business leaders are beginning to prioritize the importance of empathy, with some going as far as redefining CEO to Chief Empathy Officer. Our guests, Dr. Mark Goulston, speaker founder, writer, and Jignasha Grooms, Vice President and HR leader, discuss not only the importance of empathy, but share best practices for how you can become a more empathetic listener right now.
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October 10, 2021
Conquering Imposter Syndrome
How do we get rid of the feelings of imposter syndrome? We don't! In this episode we're joined by the DEO of Workplace Catalyst, Magalie Rene and Sokhon Bouy, a Medical Operations Lead with AbbVie. Our guests teach us that imposter syndrome should never go away completely, as it can be a useful tool for determining whether we're on the right right path. Listen in and learn how to not let fear hold us back, and how to sometimes be afraid, yet do it anyway.
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September 26, 2021
Data Driven Story Telling
Data can and should be used to share vital information, compel audiences and tell effective stories. Today's guests, Brent Dykes and Yasser Ali, are both master at leveraging data-driven storytelling. They share their own methods and best practices to be a skilled statistical narrator, as well as what not to do when presenting data to all types of audiences.
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September 5, 2021
Inspirational Communication
Instilling inspiration is one of the greatest things one can do as a speaker. Today's guests, each a leader in their own uniques industries, are journalist and higher education expert, Jeff Selingo and Eva McLellan, a biotech innovator. The two discuss ways that we can be more inspirational when we communicate with others.
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August 22, 2021
Communicating with Purpose
Purposeful communication integrates the intention and the vision behind our messaging. Does what you say matter? Is what you're doing making a difference? Today's guests, marketing expert David Sable, and Cisco strategist Robert Roulhac, discuss what purpose means to them and how people can ensure that purpose is present in the way they speak, the work they do, and how those two concepts intertwine.
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August 8, 2021
Reducing Conflict with Communication
Conflict in the workplace restricts progress, and hinders a team's ability to build a culture of collaboration. Today's guests, Liz Kislik and Nikhil Bhat, discuss ways to reduce organizational and interpersonal conflict. They teach us that although conflict can be uncomfortable, it is ultimately a powerful opportunity to evolve and grow.
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July 26, 2021
Rockstar Problem Solving II
When complex problems arise, as they inevitably do, it's beneficial o have a system to fall back on. From structuring the problem, to other useful thought experiments, today's guests Ajay Gupta and Suchi Srinivasan -two rockstar problem solvers in their own right - share their methods for effectively solving problems. Together they help us break down the key elements of problem solving that exist across various sectors.
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July 12, 2021
Inclusive Listening
Inclusive listening is the process that transforms, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from lip service, to integration and impact. In this episode, Jay sits with Gabrielle Simpson, Communications Executive and Professor, and Sridevi Koneru Rao, Vice-President of Strategy at Cisco. Both guests share their best strategies to adopt inclusive listening to ensure that a diverse array of employees are both seen and hear within our organizations.
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June 28, 2021
Rockstar Problem Solving I
The solutions to novel problems are rarely obvious. That's why experts in complex problem solving apply data-driven methods to break down problems and creatively craft solutions. In this episode, Jay sits with two world-class problem solvers: Bob Dvorak, a former senior partner at McKinsey & Company and Rob Jenks, senior vice president of strategy at Tanium. Both guests share their most effective methods for problem solving and presenting powerful solutions.
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June 14, 2021
Secrets of the World's Best Public Speakers
Public speaking is one the biggest fears in society. But for those who continue to practice the mastery of speaking, they find it to be a fun and lucrative discipline, where they can make a great societal impact. In this episode, professional speaker Linda- Marie Miller and biotech leader Scott Sugerman break down the keys to becoming one of the best public speakers.
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May 30, 2021
How Listening Drives Change
In this episode, we explore the power of listening, and discuss how listening can be a valuable communication tool, particularly when it comes to navigating change. Jay sits with author and experience consultant Jake Jacobs, and Sanjeev Kapur, Vice-President of Marketing Operations at Linkedin. Both guests share their methodologies for using listening to effectively drive change.
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May 16, 2021
Storytelling with Data
Effectively leveraging data to tell a story oftentimes makes the difference between a transformational presentation and a boring one. In this episode, Jay sits with Bob Dvorak, a former senior partner at Mckinsey & Company, and Shiv Misra, head of analytics for member retention at CVS. Both guests share the dos and don't of navigating data-heavy presentations.
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May 02, 2021
How Does Nature Communicate?
In this episode we explore how the principles of nature can be found in clear communication. Leading our conversation is Maggie Macnab, award-winning designer, author and Tedx speaker. Maggie is followed by Tammy Mulrooney, a Senior Director at Genentech, to share how these principles relate to business communication.
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Arpil 18, 2021
Communicating Under Pressure
Communicating under pressure can be one of the biggest challenges faced by business leaders. In this episode, we are joined by Sue Guiher, a member of the Wharton Faculty, where she teaches courses on crisis communication. She’s followed by Lubab Sheet-Davis, Vice-President of Strategy and Innovation at Lam Research Corporation. Listen in and learn how to view crisis as an opportunity to leverage communication to lead the field and advance your career.
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Arpil 4, 2021
How To Read The Room
The more adept we become at understanding our listeners, the better we can tailor our presentations to their needs. In today's episode, Jay is joined by the famous professional poker player Alec Torelli who walks us through how he reads a room and what "tells" make him pivot and audit his strategy. Alec will be followed by Srihari Narasimhan, Senior Director of Global Commerical at Gilead Sciences. Srihari expands on Alec's strategies and talks abotu how his professional journey has taught him how to study his audience in order to inform his messaging.
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March 21, 2021
Navigating Transformation
When communicating about transformation, where do you place your focus? In today’s episode, Jay is joined by Stella Low, Chief Communications Officer at Cisco, who describes how to segment the audience when crafting our presentations. She’s followed by Vikram Venugopal, Global Commercial Leader at AbbVie, who shares his audience-centric strategy when preparing big communications. Listen to how these leaders navigate change by transforming fear into trust by authentically connecting with their audiences.
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February 26, 2021
The Power of Asking Questions
Right questions come before the right answers. But how do you know if you are asking the right questions? Today, Jay sits with Joseph M. Bradley, author of the book Questioneering and Jennifer Lowry, a Senior Director of Microsoft. The business world seems to have a bias towards answers, but Joseph and Jennifer reveal how questions can be a superpower as we craft our communications.
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February 26, 2021
Communication Lessons From Covid
Your cat walks in front of your monitor. Your dog keeps barking in the background. Your kid enters the room. "Bob, you're on mute." "Can You Hear Me?" During the pandemic, Zoom became our life line. Today, Jay is joined by Wharton Professor Peter Cappelli and Abhi Agrawal from GlaxoSmithKline. Our guests share best practices and personal advice from the frontlines on how to present like a pro when you’re meeting virtually.
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February 26, 2021
Why Is Simple Hard?
We all know that less is more, but how do we reduce communication down to its essence? In our inaugural episode, Jay sits with Guy Kawasaki, the Chief Evangelist of Canva, and Mohit Rawat, a Vice President at Novartis. Both guests share their secret formulas on how to make presentations with impact, and connect with the minds and hearts of your audience.
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February 26, 2021
Episode Zero
Welcome to Think Deeply, Speak Simply--a show about the art and science of communicating ideas, and how everyday leaders unlock their careers with great communication. In every show, the first guest is an industry expert, for example, an executive, author, psychologist, actor, poker player, etc. who explores the theme and shares actionable advice. The second guest is a business leader who shares some tips for listeners based on their experiences in the corporate world.
Brought to you by PREZENTIUM and Executive Producer, Rajat Mishra.