“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.
Favour Ohaezu
Research made me an excellent communicator. I am a stutterer, and for a long time I was afraid of public speaking because of bullying I experienced in high school. I carried that fear into college, but it did not last long. I realized the only way to overcome my fear of speaking was to do the very thing I was afraid of, speak. Read More>>
Lowkey Photographer
First and foremost my mother helped me communicate and reach out to other individuals for photos and videos especially businesses Read More>>
Gail Cloud
When I was a little girl, my father would come into my room and make me come out and talk and share with him my feelings. He used to say that he thought I was becoming autistic and didn’t want me to shut out the world. He meant he didn’t want me to shut him out. Read More>>
Eddie Francis
This is a funny question for someone who runs his mouth for a living. LOL For me, it’s been about pausing, listening, and allowing others to express themselves, so that I can have as reasonable a response as I can muster. Read More>>
Chloe Ray
As a film and television Director, communication has been the single most essential skill for my job. The only issue? All people communicate and hear things differently. Like riding a bike, I need to communicate with different people in different ways, every single day, so that when I step on set, my ideas hold clarity and weight. Read More>>
Nadine Bozeman
Excellent communication is KEY to a successful wedding business, and it’s a skill I continue to learn each season! Before pursuing my bridal alterations business full time, I taught middle school choir for 9 years. The lessons in communication I learned as a teacher are probably my most valuable tools! Read More>>
Shania Janel
Since my early childhood I’ve been one to take risks. Climbing trees, basketball mounts, swing sets, you name it I’ve probably climbed it. The determination I had early on as a kid definitely surprised the adults in my life. Anything I set my mind to, with my family’s help, I achieved it. Read More>>
Devon Klecot
I can’t help but laugh, because it always comes back to a conversation I had with my dad back in 2015. Believe it or not, I tend to be shy. I’m not afraid to step up and take charge, but I used to let my shyness keep me from certain situations or doing certain things. Read More>>
Melda Kocabal
When I was 17 years old, I decided to study Film and Television for my bachelor’s degree. That was probably the first major risk I ever took. One of my high school teachers told me she believed I could become a great art director, and something about that stayed with me deeply. Read More>>
Matt Collins
I think everything is a risk, to most people they still dont understand my business or why i do it or even belive that it works. Read More>>
Charlesetta Woodberry
As a female barber, I’ve learned that growth comes from taking risks and stepping outside my comfort zone. Whether it’s trying new techniques or taking on challenging clients, I trust my skills and keep pushing forward. Even when things aren’t perfect, those moments help me improve and build confidence. Every risk helps me grow and stand out in this industry. Read More>>
Rebecca Robb
Early on, I didn’t see myself as someone who took risks—especially when it came to finances. I was careful, practical, and honestly, my subconscious narrative was telling me I didn’t deserve to build a successful art career. There came a point, though, where holding myself back started to feel heavier than stepping into the discomfort of growth and investment. Read More>>
Beverly McChesney
For years, though I had confidence in my Self and my abilities, I could not allow my Self to take a risk that might cause financial or personal failure. I decided to try to find out why, and this led to a regression hypnosis session with a counselor with hynotherapist past life regression credentials. Read More>>
Sierra Shipley Trevisani
This may sound silly, but one idea has stuck with me for years: sometimes all you need is a few seconds of courage to change your life. I first connected with that mindset through the quote, “All you need is twenty seconds of insane courage.” That idea became something I carried with me whenever I felt afraid to take a leap. Read More>>
