“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.
Franchon Hurt
Mostly from being a better listener. People want to be heard and when an expert is speaking- they want to hear. By listening to who I’m speaking with, I can more intentional with my words for greatest impact. I have a genuine curiosity for people, I also place myself into their shoes to understand there worlds and perspective. Read More>>
Amanda Seebadan
Communication is at the heart of everything we do. It’s how we share ideas, solve problems, build relationships, and grow together. About ten years ago, I joined Capital Speakers Club, and the lessons I learned there still shape the way I show up today. Those skills; listening, speaking with clarity, and leaning into challenging conversations; continue to remind me that growth always starts with connection. Read More>>
Caroline Lewis
I developed my communication skills through years of leading both people and projects—first as a Director of Operations and later as the CEO of my own marketing agency. Early on, I learned that clear, thoughtful communication can make or break a team’s success. Read More>>
Andre Melgacio
I was very shy when I was a kid and started doing theatre to help me with that. It really helped me understand how to connect with other people, to not be afraid to look into other people’s eyes and express myself. That experience awoke in me a dream to be an actor. Read More>>
Andrew Skobinsky
I’ve always believed that communication only really works if it lands. There’s no one-size-fits-all way to get a message across — it all comes down to understanding the audience. Good communication starts with good listening. And since so much of what we “say” isn’t spoken or written at all, being observant matters just as much as choosing the right words. Read More>>
Temilolu Odunaike
Growing up, I so much admired individuals who who had a way of getting other people’s attention simply by the way they spoke – whether that was as an actor, TV / Radio presenter or even a preacher. The fluency in their delivery, the confidence they exuded and everything in between made me also desire to be an effective communicator. Read More>>
Kerry Brown
If I’m in a crowded room (where I most definitely do not want to be to begin with!) I try to position myself for optimum people watching. Watching folks interact is engaging and quite telling. Often people talk to hear themselves, just to fill empty space. Read More>>
Andrew Cortez
I developed my ability to communicate through my work by focusing on what is important or interesting in the subject that I want to show to the viewer. Color changes in the sky, silhouette of mountains, subtle details in the shadows of a portrait, or even a strong mark that describes the shape of a tree. Read More>>
Diana Akchurina
Early in my career, I thought effective communication meant being clear and logical. Later I realized it’s about connection — understanding what truly matters to people on the other side of the message. I learned this lesson while leading marketing communications for a technology company that was struggling to explain its complex product to clients. Read More>>
