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.
Mary Rarick
Although I studied communications in college and managed multiple publications over the next two decades, it wasn’t until I started volunteering for Pete Buttigieg’s primary campaign in 2019 that I found my voice and learned how to communicate effectively. What I found was that when I spoke about issues and policies they didn’t land; but when I shared stories of how a specific issue had impacted my family, people were receptive and eager to talk about their own family’s challenges. Once I understood what mattered to and motivated a person, it became much easier to have a conversation. And that’s the point: to have a back and forth, not to talk *at* someone. Read more>>
Aaditi Dutt
To begin with, thank you for inviting me onto your platform! It is an honor to be included among all the bold and inspiring stories that feature on ‘Bold Journey’! Communication is such a crucial element in my day-to-day life, because I have spent the majority of my life working on some kind of visual communication project. It has been a long journey of trial and error to get better at crafting visual narratives, and the journey of learning is endless! Read more>>
Billy Bernal
As a beauty professional, effective communication is crucial for understanding clients’ needs and delivering the desired results. A few ways I developed this skill was by actively listening and paying close attention to clients’ preferences and concerns. This helped build trust with my client and ensured I understood their vision. As an artist you want to give clear explanations the articulating processes, product benefits, and aftercare instructions in a straightforward manner helps clients feel informed and confident that they will be able to take care of the work. I also believe that offering a level of empathy can offer effective communication being empathetic allows you to connect with clients on a personal level, making them feel valued and understood; especially when your working within the realm of beauty. Read more>>
Emma; Micherre Troxler; Fox
Emma: We decided to start this endeavor pretty organically – we threw our first event without thinking that it would turn into a business, but it allowed us to discover how much we enjoy working together. Micherre: Right. The communication came before the creation for us. We’ve been friends for a few years and, when we decided to put our first event on for a birthday, it was the way we were able to co-create with such trust and seamless synchronicity that sparked something for us both. (Laugh) At least I think so. Read more>>
