Professional Conversationalist Podcast

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Every fortnight, the Professional Conversationalist Podcast brings you insights and humour regarding conversations in the workplace. Join hosts Iyare Umweni and Chris Chin for thought-provoking ideas on every type of conversation imaginable - from gut-wrenching conflicts to transformative exchanges that change lives. Conversations in the workplace are not the same types of conversation you would have in a bar. There are nearly always outcomes attached, complexities involved, and so little time to have them. Oh, and you have to have them in a way that builds relationships and not tear them down. Find some space in your day to pay attention to one of your most important capabilities - the way you ”conversate”.

Episodes

  1. 03/18/2025

    Ep9: Sick and Tired of Playing Trust jenga

    Trust isn’t a game—but too often, it feels like one. In this episode, we dive deep into the fragile balance of trust in conversations and how one wrong move can cause everything to collapse. How do we unknowingly pull blocks from the trust tower? Why does the way we hold the concept of trust shape our relationships? And most importantly, how can we build trust in a way that’s solid, not shaky? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with insights, real-world consequences, and practical strategies to help you communicate with confidence and credibility. Let’s stop playing Trust Jenga.

  2. 12/03/2024

    Ep8: Sick and Tired of Meetings Pt 2

    Chris and Iyare are back to tackle the meeting fatigue we all know too well. In this eye-opening episode, they break down the chaos behind clarity, missing outcomes, and the distractions of mobile phones and laptops. They also dive into the frustrating art of derailed discussions when topics change without warning. Whether you're leading meetings or just trying to survive them, this episode is packed with tips, insights, and the real talk you need to reclaim your time and sanity. Tune in and transform your meetings from pointless to purposeful!

  3. 11/27/2024

    Ep7: Sick and Tired of Meetings Pt 1

    In this episode, Chris and Iyare dive into the universal headache: frustrating meetings. From poorly designed agendas to the sting of having your voice ignored, they explore why so many meetings go off the rails—and how they can be fixed. Discover the secrets to avoiding vague outcomes, chaotic discussions, and ineffective chairing. Whether you're a meeting pro or just trying to survive the next one, this candid and insightful conversation will have you nodding along, laughing, and maybe even rethinking how meetings should work. Don't miss it!

  4. 06/21/2024

    Ep6: Name it to tame it: Conversations Transformed

    In this episode, Chris and Iyare sit down with Matt Taylor, the co-founder and one of the hosts behind the Transactional Analysis Podcast. Together, they unravel the hidden systems that shape our interactions, shine a light on the unspoken elephants in the room, and reveal the incredible power of naming things in conversations. Get ready to transform the way you communicate!

  5. 06/12/2024

    Ep5: Fear in the Workplace Pt 2

    In this episode Chris and Iyare take a deeper dive into the power of fear.  They explore why and how people experience fear, the role of meaning making in fear and what people can do about it.

  6. 03/25/2024

    Ep4: Fear in the workplace Pt 1

    In this episode, Chris and Iyare explore the role of fear in the workplace; why it's important to discuss, where it crops up and the havoc it can cause.

  7. 02/28/2024

    Ep3: The Power of Power

    People with power underestimate the impact of their power on the conversations that they have. People with less power overestimate the impact of the power they don't have on their conversations.  This episode interrogates how power can be tricky to juggle.  It must exist, but how in the world do we deal with it in the most important conversations?

  8. 02/09/2024

    Ep2: How to Collaboratively Engage People in Feedback

    Feedback is happening. It's happening now. We're doing it all the time. The problem starts when we start to call it FEEDBACK. Then, the tension rises, and the risks all come out to play. In this episode, Chris and Iyare explore some experiences associated with feedback.  Feedback is one of the most crucial communication skills in the workplace.  And one that many people dread. Let's look at attitudes around feedback and change how we see it. #BreakfastOfChampions

  9. 02/09/2024

    Ep1: The Nature of Conversation and the Professional Conversationalist

    In this first-ever episode, Chris and Iyare explore the nature of conversation in the workplace and the idea of the Professional Conversationalist. Professional conversations are not the conversations we have in the pub or bar. They are much more special than that. Be a Professional Conversationalist! Come on - Let's talk.

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Every fortnight, the Professional Conversationalist Podcast brings you insights and humour regarding conversations in the workplace. Join hosts Iyare Umweni and Chris Chin for thought-provoking ideas on every type of conversation imaginable - from gut-wrenching conflicts to transformative exchanges that change lives. Conversations in the workplace are not the same types of conversation you would have in a bar. There are nearly always outcomes attached, complexities involved, and so little time to have them. Oh, and you have to have them in a way that builds relationships and not tear them down. Find some space in your day to pay attention to one of your most important capabilities - the way you ”conversate”.

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