“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.
Kore Murphy
I grew up in a house that was loud. To be heard you had to speak up. The TV was loud. The kitchen cabinets were loud. Yelling. Laughter. Shouting from upstairs. My brothers tantrums. Sports teams losing. If you had something to say you better get it out and get it out quickly. Read more>>
Olga Trehub
Our whole lives are about communication. Our jobs, professions, personal relationships, and relationships with ourselves are all about effective communication. Our passion for doing anything is about communicating with the world through creativity. Read more>>
Dana Mota
I developed my ability to communicate effectively by learning from the mistakes I made during my 15 years of experience as a Licensed Real Estate Agent/Broker. Through handling diverse client needs and navigating complex transactions, I honed my communication skills to convey information clearly, build trust, and resolve issues efficiently. Read more>>
MaZing
Communication is the key to relationship building and I’ve found through my experience that listening intently and responding only when someone has completed their thought is what makes most people feel comfortable. Read more>>
Scott and Rebeca Hardie
To be effective communicators we need to stay alert and keep our eyes open for things that catch our interest—there’s no telling where the next great idea might come from. We need to stay curious—taking in inspiration from different sources (magazines, TV, nature, museums, music, etc.) We need to stay uncomfortable—when we think we know it all we cut ourselves off from a chance to learn. Read more>>
Aaron Helm
It all started with a desire to make ideas tangible. In college, I discovered a passion for translating complex concepts into relatable experiences. As a tactile learner, I gravitated towards photography – capturing moments and stories with my camera. Building a photography business honed my ability to connect with people and translate their needs into visuals. Read more>>
Hannah Smith
Developing my ability to communicate effectively was a journey that began in my childhood. Growing up, I came from a family where children were expected to be seen and not heard. This environment made it challenging for me to use my voice, especially amongst adults. Read more>>
Joshua Grace
One thing about me is I love to talk. When I was younger, in middle and high school… I remember getting “grounded” by my mom for talking on the cell phone too much. You know back then, those were the days when you had to call someone after 7/9 pm for the call to be free! Unless you were calling the same carrier. (example TMobile to TMobile , sprint to sprint, Verizon to Verizon etc;) Read more>>
Angelica & Alexandra Zadak
Alexandra:
Theatre helped me learn how to communicate. When I was in drama club in high school, I learned about how others communicate. I loved it so much, I went on to get a Theatre degree in college. Thescripts we memorized gave one layer of communication – what people say. Read more>>
Megan Ryan
I spent most of my young adult life deathly afraid of public speaking or any communication that put the attention/focus on me. Because of this, I spent a lot of time when I was younger, listening, questioning and letting others share, watching conversations between groups of people, and taking note of specific details. Read more>>
Jolynn Hansen
I was raised as the youngest of 6 kids which started me off with a unique ability to read people. I learned very young how to be empathetic, how to watch people and gauge how they’re feeling – some may call that a trauma response but for me it didn’t feel like that. Read more>>
