NeuroConversant Leadership

In this conversation, Jeremy and Trent discuss the importance of communication in accounting and how accountants can improve their communication skills. Trent shares his personal journey and how he developed his communication skills. He emphasizes the power of creating one-minute stories and provides tips on how to develop and use them effectively. They also discuss the benefits of exercise in organizing thoughts and reducing filler words...

In this episode, Jeremy discusses how people use labels to win political arguments and the negative impact of weaponizing words. He shares personal experiences where labels were used against him and emphasizes the importance of avoiding labels in conversations. Jeremy encourages listeners to focus on specific topics and avoid broad assumptions. He also asks for listeners' help in sharing interesting bromides for a future episode...

Brendan Kumarasami, founder of MasterTalk, shares his journey from studying accounting to becoming a speech coach. He discusses the importance of communication skills for STEM professionals and offers three key tips: the random word exercise, the question drill, and the video message. Brendan emphasizes the need for engineers to develop their communication skills in order to advance in their careers and become effective leaders...

Triggers, like stress, can be good or bad. They are stimuli that spark intense emotions. Negative triggers can be caused by various factors, such as past experiences or body image issues. In conversations, common triggers include feeling invisible, dismissed, or controlled. It is important to be mindful of the impact of our words and to ask questions to clarify intentions. When triggered, taking deep breaths and asking oneself and the other person questions can help diffuse the situation...

Carlos Alvarenga, author of The Rules of Persuasion, discusses the importance of persuasion in effective communication. He explains that persuasion is a demonstration that something is true or appears to be true, and it can be achieved through the character of the speaker, the arguments presented, and the emotions evoked. Alvarenga emphasizes the need for authenticity in persuasion and cautions against using fake emotions or sentimentality...

In this episode, Jeremy discusses the popularity of the TV show 'The Big Bang Theory' and how it resonates with viewers because of the unique and quirky characters. He emphasizes that everyone is unique and encourages embracing and understanding the differences in others. Jeremy suggests two courses of action: embracing differences by finding out what others are passionate about and why, and finding your own people by joining specific interest groups...

Summary

Nic Redman, a spoken voice and recording coach, discusses the importance of voice training and communication in corporate environments. She emphasizes the need to focus on the impact and emotional connection in communication rather than just the technical aspects. Redman highlights the significance of vocal warm-ups to prepare the voice and release tension. She suggests quick and easy exercises that can be done anywhere...

Jeremy announces a name change for the podcast to 'NeuroConversant Leadership' and explains the reasoning behind it. He discusses the need to consolidate his online presence and create a unified message. Jeremy shares his interest in communication and leadership, particularly in the context of neurodiversity. He highlights the communication challenges faced by engineers and the importance of effective communication in the STEM workplace...

This episode explores how to make people want to pay attention and listen to what you have to say. It emphasizes the importance of understanding that people are self-centered and suggests making conversations relate to them. The episode provides an example of how to frame a conversation to highlight what's in it for the listener. It also discusses the use of hooks to capture attention and shares tips for telling interesting stories...

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Dr. Gary Simonds, a neurosurgeon, professor, and author, about the challenges of communication in the medical field and beyond. Gary discusses how the specialized training of surgeons can hinder their ability to communicate effectively with patients and offers insights into improving communication skills. He emphasizes the importance of listening, preparing for difficult conversations, and using humor to connect with others...