Effective communication is at the heart of so many successful projects, relationships, and endeavors. Given its magical ability to make things happen, we thought it would be helpful to bring some of the best communicators we know together to share their stories and insights around how they developed their ability to communicate effectively.
Colleen Lennehan
As a small business owner, my reputation is solely in my own hands. Of course I hope clients appreciate and connect with my photography, but most of all I believe that communication and personality is what truly sets you a part. Luckily for me, my communication skills really formed by having eight siblings. Read more>>
Gracie Jones
Developing effective communication skills has been absolutely crucial for my business to thrive. Back in college, I fine-tuned a lot of these skills through my major in strategic and corporate communication studies at Chapman University. The classes I took and the coursework I had to go through provided me with a strong foundation in communication theories, principles, and strategies. Read more>>
John Neral
Communication is a skill that is developed over time. When we were young, we were told to use our words to express how we felt or what we were experiencing. As we got older, we learned that sometimes, when we share our true feelings, we are met with judgment and criticism, which makes communicating effectively difficult. Read more>>
Kate Bode
Surprisingly, when I was little, I was quite shy, and school was a tough time since I wasn’t popular. It was hard for me to connect with peers, likely because they just weren’t my people. I had one friend who remains my best friend to this day, and we always had fun together, coming up with creative activities. Read more>>
Ryan Faught
My name is Ryan Faught and my journey towards effective communication began when I started my career in the IT field as a helpdesk/IT technician. In this role, I was often the first point of contact for clients, the main contact for resolving their IT issues, and the last call that followed up with them to ensure everything was working well. Read more>>
Federica Carlino
Through putting myself in other people’s shoes. I’ve attended different film courses that explored every single aspect of filmmaking and it was very important for me, as I feel like my collaborators feel free to express their needs and deliver exactly what I was expecting, as communications get easier and faster each time. Read more>>
Kevin Williams
I’ve always believed that the power of communication lies in its ability to connect people, share ideas, and inspire action. My journey in developing effective communication skills has been driven by a deep passion and a relentless curiosity to understand verbal and non-verbal cues. Read more>>
Jeremy Evans
We learn from experiences and what others around us teach us about communicating. We learn from effective and ineffective communication. The main point is that we learn, adapt, overcome, and lead by example. Read more>>
