Sparking Innovation and Creativity: Lee Kitchen
In this episode of “Your Intended Message”, host George Torok interviews Lee Kitchen, a former Disney employee and current innovation catalyst for his own company, Magical Dude Consulting.
Communication Lessons from Nature: Hugh Coppen
The episode concludes with Coppen suggesting that humans could improve their communication skills by emulating elephants’ listening and decision-making abilities.
Direct Marketing: Brian Kurtz
In this podcast episode, renowned direct marketer Brian Kurtz discusses the importance of understanding and connecting with your audience in the B2B marketplace.
Story Telling by Charismatic Leaders: Kurian Tharakan
Tharakan discusses the importance of storytelling in leadership and how it shapes organizational culture. He outlines the seven stories that charismatic leaders use: creation origin, identity, beliefs, and values, the big idea, the enemy we face, the mighty winds (macro trends), the journey we must undertake, and the meta-narrative or “Why We Will Win” story.
How to clarify your intended message from your UNintended message?
George Torok provides valuable insights and tips for effective communication, emphasizing the importance of clarifying the message, considering the audience’s filters, and being mindful of unintended messages.
Better Communication Skills Boost your Networking Success
Networking is about building strong relationships. That starts and hinges on effective communication skills. Talk to strangers. Make connections, Build trust and mutual interest. George Torok, communications coach for executive leaders is interview by Micheal A Forman on the podcast, Network Unleashed – the podcast about Mastering Networking. Highlights from this conversation about leveraging your communications skills for more effective and less painful networking. Key insights from my conversation with Michael A. Forman 1. networking is not about collecting contacts — it’s about intention “Most people don’t struggle with networking because they’re shy — they struggle because they don’t know what they want to say or why they’re there.” 2. clarity beats confidence every time “You don’t need more confidence. You need a clearer message. Confidence usually follows clarity.” 3. people remember how you make them feel, not what you say “When someone feels heard, they relax — and real conversations start there.” 4. effective networking starts with listening, not pitching “If your first instinct is to explain what you do, you’ve probably already missed the opportunity.” 5. most professionals talk too much and say too little “Long explanations don’t make you sound smarter — they usually make your message disappear.” 6. a strong introduction opens doors long after the event “Your introduction should invite a conversation, not end it.” 7. people trust those who speak with purpose “When your message has intention, people sense it — even if they can’t explain why.” 8. networking anxiety is often a messaging problem “If you’re nervous about networking, it’s usually because you haven’t done the thinking in advance.” 9. better questions create better connections “The quality of the conversation improves the moment you ask a thoughtful question and stop talking.” 10. communication skill is a career advantage, not a soft skill “People who can communicate clearly advance faster — not because they work harder, but because they’re understood.” Listen to the conversation when George Torok interviewed Michael Forman on the podcast, Your Intended Message. https://yourintendedmessage.podbean.com/e/networking-success-build-relationships-that-count-michael-forman/
How to Speak to Senior Leaders
When You Are NOT Known to the Audience
🟢 Establish Credibility Quickly
Briefly introduce yourself with relevant expertise.
Example: “I’m [Your Name], leading [Project/Initiative]. I’ve analyzed [Key Issue] and have a recommendation for you.”
If someone is sponsoring your presentation, mention their support.
What’s the difference between Live, Virtual and Hybrid Presentations
IN THE ROOM (LIVE)
This is the traditional way that we are most familiar with, everyone in the same room. The size of the room and nature of the audience makes a difference. Lets examine three scenarios for in-the-room.
Mastering Effective Communication
These lessons boil down to a few core practices: knowing and prioritizing your audience, making your points memorable through storytelling, communicating clearly, preparing well, and being responsive to real-time feedback. Together, these strategies lay a strong foundation for becoming a more effective and engaging communicator.
If you want to be a guest on a podcast, DON’T DO THIS!
f you want to be a guest on my show, reach out, I will review your message and profile.
And I will reply with a yes or no. If it’s no, I’ll tell you why, because I believe you might appreciate the honest response and might learn from the perspective.
Apparently some people don’t appreciate an honest response. You know what’s coming next. One who did not appreciate a response or honesty.