Superstar Communicator podcast

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Superstar Communicator podcast

Become an excellent speaking communicator with your audience, clients, colleagues and prospects. Full of invaluable content, this show deals with everything about speaking, and includes interviews with successful entrepreneurs who share their top tips as well as masterclasses from speaker expert Susan Heaton-Wright.

  1. JAN 7

    Have an Awesome 2025

    INTRODUCTION Welcome to the SuperStar Communicator podcast, where in today’s episode, titled "Great 2025," we'll imagine our best selves and make incredible plans for the upcoming year. Join host Susan Heaton-Wright and her perceptive co-host Nick as they explore a spectrum of ambitions, including creative projects, personal development, and communication strategies. We are using the Awesome 2025 Ebook we have created. Download it here Susan aspires to a clutter-free home and dreams of crafting a Chanel jacket, while Nick is committed to developing a new book series and organizing his workspace. We’ll delve into the importance of reflecting on past achievements, inspired by Susan's opera singing experience and Nick's creative endeavors in music and art. Expect practical insights, such as daily reflection exercises, creating a "fabulous year" jar, and using tools like Blinkist for quick knowledge boosts. Discover why reflecting on life's highs and lows, embracing creativity, and organizing your goals matter. We'll also discuss travel ambitions, celebration achievements, and the importance of reaching out for advice and connections. Through this reflective journey, you're encouraged to eliminate distractions, find balance, and plan for a truly remarkable 2025. Tune in and let’s make it great together! Transcript here Key Topics Susan Heaton-Wright00:02:2000:02:25 The Importance of Reflection: "It's very easy in life to just move forward going from one thing to another." Susan Heaton-Wright00:03:4800:04:05 Topic: The Power of Reflection and Neuroplasticity Quote: "I gave them an exercise to do that at the end of each day was reflecting on how well they've done. And some people call this the sort of happiness thing or gratitude where you choose 3 things that you've done that you're proud of. But I expanded that exercise so that they would really recognize what they'd achieved, what they were proud of, and how they had contributed to those successes." Susan Heaton-Wright00:06:3000:06:44 "Finding Joy in Small Achievements": "I've got this, I don't know if you can see this jar, but it's, a fabulous year, 2024. And in here, I write down on bits of paper things that I've done, and they might be little things." Susan Heaton-Wright00:07:0600:07:25 "Remembering the Little Things: 'That's something that I would recommend to everybody that get a big jar and start this in 2025. And then at the end of the year, they can look back on what what they've done. They might not be big achievements. It doesn't matter. But it's to remember those people you've met and all of those things.'" Susan Heaton-Wright00:08:2100:08:25 Crafting Future Dreams: "Towards the end of December, I start writing things I'd like to do next year." Susan Heaton-Wright00:13:3800:13:52 Resilience and Recovery: "It was great because I got over a really serious shoulder injury and so I was back swimming, driving, doing all sorts of things like that and then I fractured my elbow...That was disappointing for me, but I'll be back in set in January again." Susan Heaton-Wright00:19:1000:19:13 "Dream Big: If you aim for the stars, you might get the moon." Susan Heaton-Wright00:23:4200:24:19 "Summer Travels and Celebrations: I've got I'm going over to Ireland in June, and that is partly for a conference, but also there's a retreat that I'm going to with my husband. I'm going to the Netherlands in, July to do this Chanel jacket, Norfolk to celebrate my mother's birthday with my family, Wales, we've got somewhere that we go to there, and also to Derbyshire to, celebrate 25 years of friendship with a number of people, and all the families are gonna be there." Susan Heaton-Wright00:35:4800:35:52 "Challenge Yourself: So I will be putting into Goodreads that I'll read 50 books." Susan Heaton-Wright00:40:0300:40:08 Embracing Life Fully: "We've only got one life, and it's a shame to let it go through our fingers." Nick00:03:0400:03:08 "Finding Time for Reflection in Constant Performance": "You can sort of not lack the time to sort of reflect on the performances and the production beforehand and see, you don't really get to learn from those things that you did." Nick00:05:0900:05:35 The Journey of a Composer: "As an artist, I think that's one of the nicest things about the, process of starting off and developing your style and that kind of thing, going back to where you started and seeing how you, kind of had initial ideas that, you slowly but surely built up and seeing how you can take those ideas into the future." Nick00:09:1900:09:26 "Reflecting on Creativity": "When you're creating, you're sort of looking to the future and above rather than when you're editing, you're going over what you've done." Nick00:10:5800:11:13 Celebrating Creative Achievements: "Recently, I've filmed and I'm composing music for a short film. It'll be 40 minutes cut up into 4 episodes, and that that will be the biggest score per film I've done." Nick00:14:3500:14:40 "The Challenges of Collaboration: The process of making the projects could have been gone more smoothly, I think, with more experience." Nick00:16:2400:16:32 How to Master CV Writing: "For the more pragmatic writing of job applications, that requires you to be as specific as possible." Nick00:24:5200:25:08 Aspiring to Filmmaker Dreams: "I think I'd wanna become more of a director and writer and become, I guess, it might be against the the rule of it, but become more organized and that kind of thing." Nick00:26:2900:26:36 The Journey of Becoming: "You can go from what you want to become and what you want to achieve out of becoming that." Nick00:28:5300:29:03 Time Management Insight: "I find the more free time you have, the less organized you are or the less, effective use that free time." Nick00:32:0000:32:13 Aim for the Stars: "I want to, further my own writing and create new, book series that I've I've been thinking about, but, I can creatively commit to them." Transcript of Best 2025 SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●  Masterclasses ●  facilitate workshops ●  deliver speeches ●  face to face and virtually ●  coach individuals.   Download the Awesome 2025 Ebook here Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work email hello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    42 min

  2. 12/13/2024

    Focus on Why with Amy Rowlinson

    Discover your focus INTRODUCTION Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Superstar Communicator Podcast. Today, we're thrilled to have the extraordinary Amy Rowlinson join us—an acclaimed podcaster, life purpose coach, author, and podcast strategist. Get ready to dive deep into the themes of meaning, fulfillment, and authenticity as Amy introduces her latest book, "Focus on Why: Creating a Purposeful Way of Life," a profound collaboration with her late grandfather through his war-time journals. Join your hosts, Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon, as they explore Amy's remarkable journey of discovering purpose, building meaningful relationships, and harnessing the power of reflection and action to lead a more fulfilling life. This episode delves into the importance of defining one's values and understanding inner purpose, with practical insights on how to maintain clarity in communication and find direction, even in uncertain times. You'll be inspired and challenged to reflect on your own life and take purposeful actions toward a more meaningful existence. Don't forget, you can download the episode notes to continue your exploration! Key Topics Amy Rowlinson00:03:0000:03:19 "Bound by Purpose: A Timeless Collaboration": "This is a cowritten book which spans generations. I wrote it with my grandfather, but he's no longer alive. How is that possible? Well, I found a couple of years ago, just after my grandmother died, a journal that he'd kept for 5 years as a prisoner of war." Amy Rowlinson00:12:0500:12:32 Finding Opportunity in Adversity: "There are always going to be obstacles in life. There are always going to be circumstances which are beyond our control, and that's one of the reasons I used my grandfather's story to share his journey because he was confined in captivity for 5 years as a prisoner of war. There were lots of things that he was unable to control, but what he could do was he was able to learn, study, build his skills up." Amy Rowlinson00:17:3000:17:34 The Power of Purpose: "It's not you you're not gonna get very far in life if you try and go alone." Amy Rowlinson00:20:1900:20:33 "The Power of Reflection": "So the reflection with action is a practice that allows you to not just react, not just be constantly reacting to every moment that happens without even thinking." Amy Rowlinson00:23:0800:23:22 Timeless Values: "The focus of my talk was on 3 elements that are etched in stone in the Victory Services Club reception, and that was about common treasures, memories of friendship, and brave deeds." Amy Rowlinson00:25:5500:26:16 Discovering Your Inner Self: "It's about stripping back the societal, cultural, familial influences that maybe you've taken on board. You've you've been brought up in those various paradigms, and you've taken them on, and you then realize that, actually, I don't need or I don't feel that that's how I want to live out my life." Amy Rowlinson00:29:3200:29:45 "Guardians of the Future": "This is about thinking, how am I being a guardian of the existing world, and how am I making it a better world for those who are gonna come behind me?" Amy Rowlinson00:30:2600:30:37 "Understanding Your Values: The clarity around understanding what you stand for and knowing your values is, I would say, the difference between day and night." Amy Rowlinson00:37:0200:37:05 "Creating Fulfilling Moments": "This is the big thing I want to say is that we can so easily just fill in the moments, but it's so much better when you create fulfilling moments." Susan Heaton-Wright00:01:0500:01:15 The Power of Purpose: "Amy Rowlandson empowers people to forge their own path to create a purposeful, sustainable, and fulfilling way of life." Susan Heaton-Wright00:01:3300:01:44 "Creating a Purposeful Life": "Amy's chosen mission is to gift a living legacy of inspiration, insight, and knowledge and create long lasting positive ripple effects." Susan Heaton-Wright00:02:2800:02:34 The Power of Expressing Yourself: "Honestly, you need to say all of these things because people will then really understand." Susan Heaton-Wright00:10:2200:10:29 "The Search for Purpose After Layoffs": "They feel they have no purpose because they felt their purpose was their job." Susan Heaton-Wright00:16:5400:17:03 Navigating Egos While Voicing Purpose: "How would you suggest that people voice their purpose without rumbling other people's egos?" Susan Heaton-Wright00:20:5200:21:18 Power of Purpose: "When you spoke, there was an authenticity. It was almost as though you stepped it into what I would call your your your set your area of excellence. Almost as though there was a circle that you stepped into. And what what you spoke about was it this everything was flowing from your heart." Susan Heaton-Wright00:27:5900:28:07 Finding Your Purpose: "You mentioned the idea that when you had your purpose, it meant that everything flowed." Susan Heaton-Wright00:32:2800:32:43 The Struggle of Fitting In: "Because particularly when you are younger, respectfully to you, Nick, you can feel that you want to join the crowd and be the same as everybody else even if the values don't match." Susan Heaton-Wright00:35:3200:35:41 Finding Your Purpose: "Please could you share 3 quick top tips on how you could start to find out your purpose in life?" Susan Heaton-Wright00:40:3500:40:42 The Power of Communication: "Until next time, this is Nick Simon and Susan Heatonwright from the Superstar Communicator podcast." Nick Simon00:08:0400:08:11 Leveraging Memories for Business Success: "What inspired you to kind of connect those memories and details into a situation of business and how you kind of connected the 2?" Nick Simon00:34:3700:34:47 Finding Self-Worth: "But I know what I enjoy doing and that kind of thing. So I don't really feel the need to or worthy, prove anything to anyone else." Transcript of Focus on Why with Amy Rowlinson You can purchase copies of Amy's book here SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●  Masterclasses ●  facilitate workshops ●  deliver speeches ●  face to face and virtually ●  coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work emailhello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    41 min

  3. 09/30/2024

    Can we just get along? A return to Civiity.

    "Can we just get along"  A return to civility.  Welcome back to the Superstar Communicator podcast! In today's episode, hosts Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon are joined by special guest Diana Peterson More, a best-selling author and former employment lawyer. Together, they delve into the art of civil dialogue and the return to civility in today's challenging times. Diana shares insightful strategies for effective communication, using personal anecdotes and practical advice to navigate difficult conversations. From the power of "I" statements to the impact of the "lizard brain," this episode promises to offer valuable insights on how to foster understanding and find common ground in our interactions. So, join us as we explore the importance of courageous communication in cultivating a more harmonious and civil society.  Speaker Bios " Diana Peterson More" is a best-selling author and former practicing employment lawyer who specializes in helping clients navigate difficult conversations and opposing views in the workplace. She is known for her expertise in people strategies and organizational systems to support strategic workplace goals. Susan is also a blogger, guest columnist, and frequent conference presenter, and has been featured in CEO Magazine and on numerous podcasts. She is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations effectively communicate and overcome challenging conversations and opposition within meetings.   Key Topics Trusted Advisors: "But then, honestly, that and that's why I have kind of these trusted advisors because there are a few people that I didn't like for whatever reason, and I would kind of bend over backwards to be fair with those individuals, sometimes to my detriment." — Diana Peterson More 00:10:0700:10:24 The Challenge of Objectivity in Performance Evaluations: "So that that suggests to me that one can never be a 100% neutral." — Diana Peterson More 00:11:4400:11:48 Viral Topic: Survey on Worldviews Quote: "Most of us tend to speak more frequently with people who agree with us." — Diana Peterson More 00:14:1600:14:20 Empathy and Assumptions: "Listening without comment and really trying to understand is a way back, But it's difficult again because of that good old lizard brain." — Diana Peterson More 00:18:1600:18:28 Climate Change Conversations: "I tend to watch science programs on our public TV. One of them is called Nova. And I said they had just shown something where, the reason they finally figured out why the pyramids at Giza were built there because in that time frame, there was a finger of the Nile that came around." — Diana Peterson More 00:19:5100:20:07 The Proliferation of Online Media: "You can argue on opinions, but not on facts." — Diana Peterson More 00:23:5800:24:02 Conflict Management: "I'm a real believer in conflict management as opposed to conflict resolution. And that's because most or many, at least seemingly today, most conflicts arise from a difference in values, heritage, culture." — Diana Peterson More 00:24:1900:24:33 Diversity and Inclusion: "I went to Venice High School, which was extremely diverse, with races and ethnicities and religions. I mean, everybody was there, and we all learned how we could understand and get along with one another." — Diana Peterson More 00:28:4500:28:58 Rodney King and the LA Riots: "Can we all just get along?" — Diana Peterson More 00:34:3500:34:37 The Arc of Change: "The arc is always forward thinking and always to a better way." — Diana Peterson More 00:37:0700:37:10   "Influences on Writing": "Yeah. I was, interested to see, you've been, a lawyer executive officer and an HR lead, and I was just wondering how, which of those, would you say has influenced your writing the most?" — Nick Simon 00:03:2700:03:44 Viral Topic: Surprising Survey Data Surprising Survey Data: "The book is based on 3 years of survey data. Did the survey data surprise you in any way?" — Nick Simon 00:13:2100:13:24 "Importance of Effective Communication: 'But in fact, you've gotta communicate like a boss.'" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:00:4100:00:43 Navigating Difficult Conversations: "And part of the super superstar communicator work that we do is to have effective two-way conversations." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:00:4400:00:53 Title: Leadership and Communication in Turbulent Times Quote: "Come Get It, Just Get Along, Rodney King, Courageous Communication, A Return to Civility." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:02:1200:02:19 "Opposite Sides in Many Things": "You mentioned early on that in your country at the moment there are 2 very opposite sides in many things, and we see this with lots of international events." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:16:3200:16:49 Quote: "So for example, the COVID, the vaccine was very polarizing, wasn't it? Certainly in this country, in in the United Kingdom, we have Brexit. And, you know, I have to be honest, I was in the library and somebody was with her finger in my face because she had an opposing view. I thought it was I thought it was a civilized conversation, but something triggered her. And these are nasty things." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:16:5100:17:21 Viral Topic: "Engaging with the Audience in a Virtual Event"   Quote: "So while we're waiting, if there is anybody that's listening who wants to ask a question, do feel free because, Diana clearly knows what she's talking about, and this is a really good opportunity to ask questions." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:21:5200:22:08 Quote: "There are many there are times we struggle with the unspoken words, especially with the ethnic minority and people of color. You feel from the conversation there is a lack of genuinity." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:26:2000:26:33 Quote: "Understanding the lizard brain and how we can get triggered or have a response, and then using facts rather than opinions. And finally, the superpower of listening without comment." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:31:4700:31:51 Authentic leadership can make the world a better place if we understood this. — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:36:2700:36:29 "Courageous Communication, Return to Civility by Diana Peterson Moore, which is available on Amazon and other sites." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:37:4000:37:52  Transcript of  "Can we just get along"   a return to civility. SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●      Masterclasses ●      facilitate workshops ●      deliver speeches ●      face to face and virtually ●      coach individuals.     Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work emailhello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    38 min

  4. 08/30/2024

    The Power of Videos for Human Connection

    The power of videos for human connection In this episode of Superstar Communicator, hosts Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon delve into the power of videos for human connection. They explore how videos can be used to connect with others in a digital world, the importance of storytelling through videos, and the impact of video length on audience engagement. Nick shares insights from his experience in editing videos for clients and highlights the significance of platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram for video sharing. The conversation also touches on the use of captions in videos and provides top tips for creating impactful video content. Listeners are invited to learn more about leveraging videos for communication and marketing as the hosts wrap up with information on how to connect with Nick for video editing services. So sit back, tune in, and discover the power of videos for forging meaningful connections. Key Topics The Evolution of Visual Stimulation: "Videos are basically a storytelling device that you can use to show off or portray a story you want to tell." — Nick Simon 00:02:3400:02:41 "Podcast Content Creation": "It all differs, what you want to do, really. You can have 1 or 2 hour podcasts that, people can put on there in the background, or you can have 1 minute, snippets of a conversation or a story." — Nick Simon 00:02:4800:03:06 "The Power of Human Connection": I think there's, the human element. There's the element that you can, fully involve yourself or imagine yourself in this scenario, that helps you be able to understand what's going on in the story. — Nick Simon 00:03:2200:03:38 "Maximizing Content Creation Efforts": And the end product is 28 minutes of content that you can post whenever you want, consistently once a week or something like that. And when you do that consistently, it builds up to a following. So it's very useful. — Nick Simon 00:04:2800:04:45 Viral Topic: Content Strategy for Different Social Media Platforms Quote: "Yeah. It it depends where, what your, brand is. In this case, it was an accountancy firm, and that is, hyper business. So it would be on LinkedIn hosting on LinkedIn, with a very focused approach of career advising." — Nick Simon 00:04:5600:05:16 The Impact of TikTok on Creativity and Business: "As a composer, it is essentially the most creative and open space for music at the moment, in my opinion." — Nick Simon 00:06:3100:06:35 Captioning in Video Content: "Captions are an amazing tool for simply raising that chance of success for video to be watched over and over again." — Nick Simon 00:07:5000:07:54 Viral Topic: The Power of Video Editing Quote: "And I think that's the, in essence, what video editing is or the video making is. It's essentially creating content that can be consumed by people who have that kind of interest and want to learn more." — Nick Simon 00:09:0000:09:13 Creating a Showreel as a Creative: "It's a really important video thing that you have up your sleeve whenever you're networking or building connections." — Nick Simon 00:09:4200:09:49 Viral topic: Effective social media platforms for networking LinkedIn: "The best way for me is LinkedIn. I frequently use it every day. And that's, in my opinion, the most business like social media that you can, simply reach out to other people you're interested in working with." — Nick Simon 00:11:1200:11:30 The Power of Videos for Human Connection: "Using videos for human connection is a very, very powerful way to connect with other people." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:01:0000:01:07 Viral Topic: Targeting Audiences on Different Social Media Platforms Quote: "It's interesting, isn't it, thinking about who you're wanting to target and what the purpose is of the video?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:07:0100:07:09 Viral Topic: The versatility of showcasing events Quote: "Can it also be used for showcasing a particular event like you did with the art event? Do you have anything that's coming up in your diary to edit?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:09:1500:09:25 Contacting the Editor for Video Editing Services: "Before we go, obviously, this is work that you do." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:10:5200:10:55 Viral Topic: Video Marketing Quote: "If you are thinking or considering using videos as part of your marketing to either showcase your expertise or to share knowledge, do get in touch with Nick." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:12:0300:12:18 Transcript of The power of videos for human connection SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●  Masterclasses ●  facilitate workshops ●  deliver speeches ●  face to face and virtually ●  coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work emailhello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    14 min

  5. 08/21/2024

    Communicating remotely

    Communicating remotely when you work remotely or leading remote teams In this episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast, hosts Nick Simon and Susan Heaton-Wright delve into the world of remote work and leading remote teams. They discuss the challenges and benefits of working remotely, sharing expert insights and personal experiences. From communication tools and managing expectations to building trust and mutual respect, they provide valuable tips for both remote workers and leaders. Join them as they explore the evolving landscape of remote work and its impact on effective communication. Tune in and be inspired to enhance your remote work experience and leadership skills. Download the transcription here. Key Topics Viral Topic: Remote Collaboration Quote: "It's very useful to be able to essentially work remote with people." — Nick Simon 00:00:5700:01:03 Viral Topic: Remote Work and Commuting Quote: "And, there are solutions for that such as getting a rent renting a place or buying a place in, closer to the work. But that can be incredibly expensive." — Nick Simon 00:02:2500:02:39 "Challenges of Remote Work": "And in a way, working from home can be more distracting because there's less, you might be working in your bedroom or something like that. It's it's, not as good in terms of, being able to focus on work." — Nick Simon 00:04:2600:04:41 Viral Topic - Remote Work: "I work remotely, and I would say that there is a benefit to going to an office and having those kind of loose relationships with other coworkers because it's sort of a mutual interest and that kind of thing." — Nick Simon 00:05:1700:05:20 Remote Work: "With the Internet, it is easy to connect to people and especially tech support tech is based around the Internet and having servers." — Nick Simon 00:07:1600:07:26 Viral Topic: The Simplicity of Online Video Editing Quote: "It's quite straightforward in that way that you receive a video to edit on an online spreadsheet. You finish it and then post it. And I guess, it's quite simple to simply just communicate and give an ETA to when you'll post it." — Nick Simon 00:08:2000:08:30 Viral Topic: Remote Work Management "Remote working is relatively new as a thing, so there'll probably be a solution to that soon." — Nick Simon 00:09:5300:09:56 Viral Topic: Future of Remote Work Software Quote: "And also, I think, there could be a software, similar to Microsoft's, Teams or, if you're depending on what work you're doing. If you're doing accounting, it could be, a special remote work Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, that kind of thing that, monitors and gives a kind of history of entries, something like that that could be, created in the future, to do that kind of work." — Nick Simon 00:10:5700:11:27 Managing Expectations in Work Relations: "So I suppose, manage expectations in general. Don't be too I guess if you're work creating new work relations, it's quite difficult to manage expectations with someone who's new, and you're not aware of how long they take. But in the long run, having trusted people to do that work without having to micromanage them, that's the key to keeping a a a healthy kind of work balance." — Nick Simon 00:13:5400:14:25 Viral Topic: Meeting Your Boss in Person Quote: "And also I think, if you're working remotely and you've never met your boss before, it might be nice to actually go and meet them because that's, yeah, it's a nice kind of get together and you can have a nice, coffee." — Nick Simon 00:14:5000:15:00 Remote Work: "We obviously work remotely. We are not in the same studios, and, I know from my perspective, I work with my suppliers, of course, Nick's one of them, remotely." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:00:3200:00:46 The Future of Work: "Business leaders are particularly keen to work remotely or have more flexibility in their work patterns." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:01:5800:02:03 Viral Topic: Remote Work Challenges Quote: "But there is the problem. And for leaders, this is a challenge, really. How do you monitor what people are doing at work? Are they actually doing their work or are they watching films on Netflix? How can you check that people are doing the work?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:03:3900:03:58 Viral Topic: Minimizing Distractions in the Workplace Quote: "But do you think working at in an office where there are other people around you, you can be distracted by a conversation, you know, it's the final of the of the traitors today, there being massive conversations about who's going to win the money, which remotely you wouldn't have." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:04:4200:05:04 Remote Work Challenges: "How does that work remotely?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:06:5200:06:54 "The Future of Work": Do you think that they should think of jobs, work being a series of small tasks or small projects so that they can see when they are completed? — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:08:5700:09:09 Micromanagement in the Workplace: "But personally, as a leader, I would feel very uncomfortable about micromanaging in that way." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:10:1600:10:21 Remote Work Tips: "I would say first and foremost, communication is key. Keeping in touch with you, updating you, making sure you know what I'm working on, and making sure that you feel comfortable with that. I think secondly, setting clear expectations, making sure that we're aligned on what needs to get done and when it needs to get done by. And then I think lastly, results speak for themselves. So as long as I'm able to deliver on what I say I'm going to do and you see the output of that, then there should be no concern." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:11:5300:11:55 Building Trust and Mutual Respect Through Communication: "So what we've been talking about really is one of the essentials of being a superstar communicator and it's thinking about the ways that we can build up trust and mutual respect and how we work together through using communication." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:15:3700:15:56 Viral Topic: The Value of Diverse Perspectives Quote: "Thank you very much for your input, Nick, because, you know, you're seeing things from another perspective and that's what makes these conversations so useful." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:16:2100:16:31 Transcript of The power of videos for human connection SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●  Masterclasses ●  facilitate workshops ●  deliver speeches ●  face to face and virtually ●  coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work emailhello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    17 min

  6. 08/14/2024

    Is International Women's Day Still Relevant for Young People

    Is International Women’s Day still  relevant for young people   INTRODUCTION Welcome to another episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast, where today we delve into the ongoing relevance of International Women's Day for young people. Hosted by Nick Simon and Susan Heaton-Wright, this episode explores recent events, including a controversial remark from Boris Johnson and the theme of "Inspire Inclusion" for this year's International Women's Day. Join us as we discuss the need for increased safety measures for women, the role of male allies in supporting women's empowerment, and the impact of online harassment on girls' confidence. We'll also touch on the origins of International Women's Day, global celebrations, and corporate responses to the event, all while highlighting the ongoing importance of gender equality and the historic achievements of women. Tune in for an insightful conversation that aims to shed light on the significance of International Women's Day for young people today. Viral Topic: "The Power of Spoken Communication" Quote: "We're here to create intriguing interest about spoken communication to empower you to speak and communicate with confidence, clarity, and credibility in all of your business conversations." — Nick Simon 00:00:0600:00:16 Viral Topic: International Women's Rights International Women's Rights: "So tomorrow, it's a day to shed light on those countries as well." — Nick Simon 00:04:0800:04:14 Viral Topic: Celebrating Pride in the City Pride Parade Celebrations: "I'm aware that there are, things like, similar to the the pride parades, there are, big celebrations going on in the city." — Nick Simon 00:06:5900:07:10 Diversity in Corporate Leadership: "But, really, the best way to do that is to shed light on their own, diversity within the corporate realm. So the 1% showing how their CEOs are based around a diverse leadership." — Nick Simon 00:09:3100:09:39 Viral Topic: The Psychological Impact of Internet Communication Quote: "So I think there's a kind of psychological element that people actually don't see the effects of what they're doing, or, they don't think that they're going to have repercussions as badly." — Nick Simon 00:14:1600:14:27 Viral Topic: Online Anonymity and Gender Inequality Quote: "I think it does fall down to that, Internet kind of anonymous 2 things, sir. Element that people can simply say what they want without any repercussions." — Nick Simon 00:23:1200:23:22 Viral Topic: Women's Safety Women's Safety: "I know that the women I know, especially from university, they're always looking to walk in a group, home, which is there is that fear. So I think in general, a positive mindset for output from the police as well." — Nick Simon 00:26:1400:26:19 Gender Bias in Corporate Leadership: "So I think there is a a needed discussion within the higher realms of, a CEO and, the higher roles that needs to be happening as well." — Nick Simon 00:28:2200:28:36 Viral Topic: Social Media's Role in Supporting Annual Events Quote: "So, my outlook on, on social media shows that it's still, a huge thing that goes around, a huge presence, on the day. And, I see I see last year, I saw many people posting online, showing their support. So I think it is definitely, an annual thing that will happen every year." — Nick Simon 00:29:2500:29:53   Transcript of Is International Women’s Day still  relevant for young people SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ●      Masterclasses ●      facilitate workshops ●      deliver speeches ●      face to face and virtually ●      coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work emailhello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    32 min

  7. 07/30/2024

    The power of mentoring with Michelle Connolly

    Welcome to another episode of the Superstar Communicator podcast! In this episode, we delve into the power of mentoring with our special guest, Michelle Connolly, a senior manager at Pfizer and a women's mentoring program director. Together with our hosts, Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon, we explore the significant benefits of mentoring such as increasing engagement, personalized customer experiences, and team retention. We discuss the importance of women's mentoring programs in providing support and opportunities for women to become leaders. Additionally, Michelle shares insights on being a mentor, finding a mentor, and the qualities of a good mentor. Join us as we uncover the impact of mentoring and empower leaders to cultivate meaningful mentoring relationships. Speaker Bios Michelle Connolly is a passionate advocate for mentoring, bringing a fresh perspective to the conversation. She believes that mentors play a crucial role in guiding and shaping our lives, serving as experienced and trusted advisors. With a focus on Canada, she emphasizes the importance of mentoring and hopes to inspire others to see it in a new light. Michelle believes that mentors, whether formal or informal, help individuals see themselves in a different way and are essential for personal and professional growth. She is excited to share her insights and make a difference in the world of mentoring. Key Topics Viral Topic: Mentoring "Mentoring, to me, is about being a good listener, providing advice when asked, and supporting people to accomplish their goals.": Michelle Connolly — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:00:2400:00:26 Viral Topic: The Importance of Mentors Mentorship and guidance have played a crucial role in my life. - "So, Nick, have do who have you had as mentors throughout your life?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:04:5500:05:01 Mentorship: "What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a mentor or gain a mentor?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:07:0100:07:08 Mentoring Benefits and Responsibilities: "I've noticed your messages, and that is if there is a mentoring scheme in an organisation and there are and there are benefits to the mentor as for their professional development, but they don't show up. They don't really do a good job for the mentee. Any tips on how to manage that situation?" — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:09:0000:09:22 Viral Topic: Mentorship in Healthcare "Mentoring people, so here to listen and hear how I can be the best possible mentor." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:11:0100:11:07 Adjusting Your Mindset When Faced with Failure: "Can you share how to adjust your mindset when you don't achieve what you're working towards? Oh, that's a good question." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:11:4500:11:55 Viral Topic: Acknowledging Appreciation Quote: "What a powerful subject. So thank you, Michelle, and thank you, Simon." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:15:2100:15:26 Mentoring Your Team: "I'm looking down the list of people that are here that have commented. I know I'm gonna shout out for Simon Drake because I know what a good leader you are, and I'm absolutely certain that you do mentor your talent. Michelle, you're also a leader." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:23:1900:23:38 Benefits of Mentoring in the Workplace: "The benefits of mentoring without the shadow of doubt, it increases engagement and ownership, thus ensuring your customers receive a really personalized experience from team members who are bought into what you do as a business." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:26:4900:27:04 Mentorship: "The fact that we can grow as people both by being a mentor and being mentored." — Susan Heaton-Wright 00:33:3700:33:44 Transcript of The Power of Mentoring Speaker Bios Michelle Connolly is a passionate advocate for mentoring, bringing a fresh perspective to the conversation. She believes that mentors play a crucial role in guiding and shaping our lives, serving as experienced and trusted advisors. With a focus on Canada, she emphasizes the importance of mentoring and hopes to inspire others to see it in a new light. Michelle believes that mentors, whether formal or informal, help individuals see themselves in a different way and are essential for personal and professional growth. She is excited to share her insights and make a difference in the world of mentoring. SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee. SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence We deliver: ● Masterclasses ●  facilitate workshops ●  deliver speeches ●  face to face and virtually ●  coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work emailhello@superstarcommunicator.com look a tour website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your Career Accelerator Checklist here Thank you for listening!

    35 min

  8. 03/27/2024

    The power of the outsider

    Introduction: Welcome to the SuperStar Communicator podcast! In today's episode, we delve into "The Power of the Outsider" with our special guest, Samuel Kasumu. Tune in as we navigate through these challenges and explore the incredible insights that Samuel brings to the table. Samuel is a remarkable social entrepreneur, commentator, and strategist, having served as a special adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, focusing on civil society and communities. As the most senior black adviser in government, he has been instrumental in setting up initiatives to support the progression of Britain's black and minority ethnic population. Samuel's experiences and perspectives shed light on the true power that lies in standing outside the norms and challenging the status quo. Join us as we uncover the strategies, psychology, and importance of outsiders in shaping our societies, organizations, and politics. Let's dive into this captivating conversation with Samuel Kasumu on "The Power of the Outsider".   Key points from the interview 03:06 Accidental achievement: record-breaking votes for student. 05:34 Privileged people have most access, not smarts. 12:32 Outsiders can use their uniqueness as advantage. 14:21 Challenging to be heard, utilize value. Overcoming biases, building allies, communicating goals. Flourishing may require leaving. 19:18 Values need stretch; cultures don't happen randomly. Embrace diversity, encourage respectful disagreements. Culture starts at the top. 29:17 Inclusion, standards, purpose, direction, diversity, power, dominance Download the transcript of the interview   Samuel Kasumu is an award-winning social entrepreneur, commentator, and strategist. Until his resignation in April 2021, Samuel Kasumu was the most senior Black advisor in government and served as Special Advisor to Boris Johnson on the Civil Society and Communities brief. His work included leading on the cross-government vaccine deployment, and while under former Prime Minister Theresa May he was a member of the Race Disparity Audit Advisory Board. Samuel is the founder of Inclusive Boards, an executive headhunting firm specialising in non-executive board appointments across sectors. Samuel has been involved in setting up and growing a number of initiatives to support the progression of Briton's black and minority ethnic population, including a student network connecting peers with employers and a campaign that supported over 8000 start-up businesses. He has won numerous awards for his work including Barclays Business Enterprise Award, the CBI's Young Star of Enterprise Award, and Entrepreneur Champion of the Year.  SuperStar Communicator Here at SuperStar Communicator HQ Susan and Nick love sharing great content. If you like our podcast why not buy us a coffee SuperStar Communicator Is a multi award winning international company empowering emerging leaders to speak and communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility and influence. We deliver: ·      masterclasses, ·      facilitate workshops, ·      deliver speeches – ·      face to face and virtually ·      coach individuals. Our focus is on emerging leaders to ensure they progress in their careers. If you would like more details of our work email hello@superstarcommunicator.com look at our website http://superstarcommunicator.com or why not book a call Purchase a copy of the SuperStar Communicator 30 Day Plan here We have a lovely gift for you: Grab your 10 top tips to presenting here Thank you for listening!

    35 min
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Become an excellent speaking communicator with your audience, clients, colleagues and prospects. Full of invaluable content, this show deals with everything about speaking, and includes interviews with successful entrepreneurs who share their top tips as well as masterclasses from speaker expert Susan Heaton-Wright.

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    Susan Heaton Wright
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