Developing the Power of Connection by Communicating Effectively

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.

Ishan Pendyala

In my opinion, communication is predicated on two things: knowing the subject of discussion, and being able to clearly relay one’s thoughts on it. Read More>>

Cecilia Figueroa

Working at a private club with seven operating kitchens, I’ve developed my communication skills by building strong relationships with my team and colleagues across all departments. Being the youngest sous, I’ve worked to establish trust and credibility, making it a priority to learn people’s names, understand their personalities, and engage with them beyond work-related conversations. Read More>>

Stephanie Clark

I have worked in the customer service industry since my first job at 16 years old and from there with each job, I took on those skills and took them to the next. I believe when you read, slow to listen, take what you learned from previous life lessons and self-reflect, that’s how you can connect and communicate best with others. Read More>>

Shannon Braxton

My ability to communicate effectively comes from a desire for connection. It used to be all about people-pleasing for me. I would intensely focus on what everyone else needed by constantly seeking their opinion and feedback. Asking questions, using reflections to make sure I understood what they really meant. My goal was to make them happy. Read More>>

Libby Mattmiller

I have spent my entire life dog-earring book pages that speak to my soul, highlighting poetry that feels like it came from a part of me, replaying song lyrics until they’re engraved into my memory, but somehow, I still feel unable to vocalize what goes on inside my own head. Read More>>

Tonia Thomas

So, life is an unpredictable journey filled with highs and lows, challenges, and triumphs right. Each experience we encounter has the potential to shape who we are, either breaking us down or building us up. Effective communication is a crucial skill that can significantly impact our personal and professional relationships. Read More>>

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