Shortcuts to Communication Success

Shola Kaye
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Great communication is a skill. Shortcuts to Communication Success is a podcast by international keynote speaker Shola Kaye packed with practical tips on speaking up, giving feedback, leading with empathy, and connecting more authentically. 

  1. 3d ago

    89. 3 Ways to Handle Being Interrupted And When to Let It Go

    Have you ever been mid-sentence in a meeting when someone cuts across you, and then spent the rest of the conversation wondering whether you should've said something? In this episode, Shola shares three practical ways to handle interruptions, and how to work out whether it's worth addressing at all. Because not every interruption deserves a response, but some absolutely do. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    8 min

  2. May 20

    88. Why Holding Back in a Heated Moment Is a Strength, Not a Weakness

    Have you ever walked away from a heated moment and wondered whether you should've just said something there and then? In this episode, Shola explores why stepping back isn't weakness, and how knowing when not to respond can actually be the more powerful choice. Using the Emotional Audacity framework, she shares a simple way to check in with yourself before you act, so you're choosing your response rather than just reacting. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    13 min

  3. May 15

    87. Why Sharing Your Conclusion First Is a Strength, Not a Shortcut

    Have you ever watched someone build up to a big idea, only for time to run out before they got there? In this episode, Shola shares a simple but powerful framework called BLUF, Bottom Line Up Front, and why leading with your conclusion isn't lazy, it's one of the most respectful things you can do for your audience. Because your listeners shouldn't have to wait until the end to find out why any of it matters. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    9 min

  4. May 6

    86. Why Asking Questions When You're Speaking Is a Power Move, Not a Weakness

    Have you ever sensed you've lost the room, but kept going anyway? Most of us treat presenting as a one-way thing. Get the words right, hold your nerve, get to the end. But when we're in that mode, we miss what's happening right in front of us. In this episode, Shola shares why asking questions during your presentation isn't a weakness, it's one of the most powerful things you can do. And why being flexible in the moment says a lot more about your confidence than a perfectly rehearsed delivery ever will. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    9 min

  5. Apr 29

    85. What's the Bravest Skill in Leadership? And How to Get Better at It

    If you've ever asked for input in a meeting, only to be met with silence and then discovered afterwards that everyone had plenty to say, you're not alone. In this episode, Shola explores why listening is one of the most courageous skills in leadership, and why the usual advice about it so often falls short. Learn three practical ways to listen more bravely from Shola's Emotional Audacity framework, even when it feels uncomfortable or risky. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    14 min

  6. Apr 22

    84. 5 Things You Can Do to Turn Doubters Into Supporters

    In this episode, Shola explores why listening is one of the most courageous skills in leadership, and why the usual advice about it so often falls short. Using the emotional audacity framework, learn three practical ways to listen more bravely, even when it feels uncomfortable or risky. Whether you lead a team, contribute to one, or simply want to have more honest conversations at work, this episode will give you something concrete to take into your next interaction. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    8 min

  7. Apr 15

    83. Win People Over Without Pushing: 3 Practical Strategies

    Have you ever explained your point brilliantly, had all the facts at your fingertips, and still felt the other person pulling further away? You're not alone. In this episode, learn three practical and unexpected strategies to help you become more persuasive.  Whether you're trying to win over a colleague, influence a decision at work, or simply get your ideas heard, these strategies will help you connect more effectively and get a better result for everyone involved. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    10 min

  8. Apr 1

    82. Welcome to Shortcuts to Communication Success

    Welcome! This podcast is returning with a new name and a broader focus. If you used to listen to Shortcuts to Public Speaking Success, you're in the right place. And if you're brand new here, this is a brilliant place to start. In this episode, Shola shares the story behind the podcast's evolution from public speaking into the wider world of communication and what that means for you as a listener. Whether you're a quieter, more thoughtful person who wants to make more of an impact, a leader who wants to communicate with greater confidence, or simply someone who knows they have something valuable to say, this podcast is for you. Go to www.sholakaye.com/everything for resources, downloads and more information.

    7 min
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Great communication is a skill. Shortcuts to Communication Success is a podcast by international keynote speaker Shola Kaye packed with practical tips on speaking up, giving feedback, leading with empathy, and connecting more authentically. 

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