“Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Mastering communication is one of the most important building blocks for reaching your full potential. We are fortunate to have many brilliant communicators in our community and we asked some of them to share their lessons and advice below.

Richard Iannuzzi

I’ve been teaching T’aiChi for more than 15 years. I learned much of my teaching communication skills through observation of my teachers and my own experience in the classroom. Part of that experience came by tracking how the students respond to what I offer and then being willing to do things differently. I do my best to put myself in their shoes, so I can imagine how the teaching is resonating with them. Read More>>

Carolyn Schneider

I take the time for real conversations when onboarding a new client. Being quick and meeting deadlines is clearly important once the project kicks off, but when starting a project, it’s important for me to get to know them and figure out what makes them excited. Being an entrepreneur in hospitality isn’t for the faint of heart and people go into it for many different reasons. Going through the Discovery phase to establish the core values of the brand always gets things off to the right start. Read More>>

Amy Gorin

Before I became a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), I was a magazine editor in New York City. I decided which health and nutrition content we featured in magazines including Health, Prevention, and Parents. I also contacted health professionals, including dietitians and physicians, to interview for the articles. Read More>>

Me, Inc.

When it comes to communicating, I always attempt to work backwards from the person I’m interacting with by attempting to understand where they might be coming from on the particular subject and where my communication ‘fits’ into the course of that person’s busy day. At that point, I look inside my corporation within and assign the conversation to the most appropriate ME team member. Then, WE just march forward as our best, most natural self. Read More>>

Tenzin Chodon

As a child, I felt an innate curiosity about the world and a deep reverence for its rich mosaic of cultures. I believed that language was not only a tool for understanding but a bridge to empathy—and that belief led me to become a polyglot and begin translating at a young age. Read More>>

Howard Telson

I’ve built my communication skills mostly through practice— a lot of it.

Early on, it was all trial and error: explaining a concept, getting feedback, and adjusting along the way.

I also made it a habit to ask plenty of questions to truly understand issues. In communication, asking the right questions is often more important than having all the answers. Read More>>