Learn communication tips to help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world! Join Silicon Valley communication experts Marc and Blythe Musteric as they share communication tips from their 20,000+ hours of coaching clients in Silicon Valley. From interpersonal communication to presentations and public speaking to grammar, effective communication can be challenging. Learn the tips you need to lead a more successful life.
How to Be Coachable
Being coachable is the key to personal growth and success. With a little bit of focus and a little bit of effort, you can cultivate a coachable mindset. In today’s episode, we share five ways to be more coachable. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
4/18/2023 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Why You Should Show Your Work
Even if you’re working hard, your boss, manager, and other stakeholders won’t necessarily notice unless you make an effort to show what you’re working on. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. If you love what we are doing, please rate and review us! Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
4/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 40 seconds
Are You Sending the Right Message?
When answering questions, remember to pay attention to both your answer as well as the deeper message you are implying. Even if you get the answer right, you might send the wrong message. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Let us know which of these tips have helped you. Do you have additional tips that work well for you? Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
3/28/2023 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Your Personal Communication Metaverse
Whether you realize it or not, you are communicating inside your own personal metaverse, and your world may be very different from other people’s worlds. In today’s episode we discuss the implications of this and share three strategies that will help you avoid conflict and confusion. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
3/21/2023 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
How to Build Trust at Work
What’s the secret to keeping your employees on your team and keeping yourself in your job? Trust. In today’s episode we talk about the 3 C’s for building trust at work. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
3/14/2023 • 9 minutes, 9 seconds
The Facilitator Paradox: How to Facilitate Like a Pro
At some point in your career, you may be asked to facilitate a discussion or workshop. It doesn’t have to be challenging if you keep the Facilitator Paradox in mind. In today’s episode, we’ll explain what this means and share the tips we've accumulated over the past 17 years leading workshops and classes. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
3/7/2023 • 14 minutes, 13 seconds
The Lies We Tell Ourselves Before Interviews
We often lie to ourselves about our skills, abilities, and potential. Believing these lies makes it hard to represent ourselves confidently in interviews and other high-stakes conversations. In today’s episode we’ll explore the lies we tell ourselves before interviews, why we lie to ourselves, and what we should do about it. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
11/18/2022 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
How to Become a Thought Leader
What does it mean to be a thought leader? Can you become one if you’re not already a recognized leader? In today’s episode we’ll explore what it means to have influence, how to find your niche, how to build and enhance your expertise, and how to use that information to lead and influence others. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
3/8/2022 • 18 minutes, 49 seconds
How to stop worrying about what other people think
In today's episode, we’re talking about how to stop worrying about what other people think. We'll give you 4 easy strategies that will help you leave your worries behind! Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Let us know how these tips have helped you. Do you have additional tips that you want to share? Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
12/22/2021 • 10 minutes, 1 second
How To Take the Guesswork Out of Your Messages
In today's episode, we're talking about how to take the guesswork out of your messages and avoid burdening your listeners. Whether you are a manager who wants to have better meetings with your direct reports or simply someone who wants to avoid stressing people out, this episode is for you! Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Do you have communication questions to ask or stories to share? Send your questions or comments to "questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com." Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
12/15/2021 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
How To Not Be Boring
It's easy to become boring if we aren't making an intentional effort to be interesting! In today's episode, we share 5 tips that will help you be less boring. We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
12/2/2021 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
The One Thing You Must Do Before Your Next Presentation
In today's episode, we explain the one thing you must do before your next presentation or public speaking event. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Do you have questions about how to prepare for presentations? Do you have any presentation or public speaking stories to share with us? We'd love to hear from you! Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
11/10/2021 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Communicating With Yourself
In today's episode, we talk about communicating with yourself and why it matters. If you want to learn more about the communication principle we mentioned at the beginning of this episode, check out our January 29, 2020 episode called "Communication Awesomeness® Principle 1." Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Do you have questions about how to answer interview questions? Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
11/3/2021 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
3 Weird Communication Habits To Start Now
We're getting weird in today's episode! We're sharing three weird habits that will make you a better communicator. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Do you have questions about how to answer interview questions? Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
10/27/2021 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
How to Convince the Interviewer You Are the Right Fit for the Job
In today's episode, we give you four tips on how to convince your interviewer that you are the right fit for the job you are applying for. If you'd like to hear what we've said in the past about small talk and conversations, check out these episodes: Conversations Made Easy, How to Set Conversation Goals, and Cocktail Party Communication. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ We would love to hear from you! Do you have questions about how to answer interview questions? Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com. Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn
10/20/2021 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
How To Make Your Interview Answers More Memorable
In today's episode, we discuss how to make your interview answers more memorable. We want to give a big "thank you!" to The Six Fifty for naming Communication Snacks one of the "11 essential Silicon Valley Podcasts (mostly) not about tech"! Read their review here: https://thesixfifty.com/11-stellar-silicon-valley-podcasts-mostly-not-about-tech-9438a46e3b29 Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn We would love to hear from you! Do you have questions about how to answer interview questions? Send your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com.
5/25/2021 • 12 minutes, 53 seconds
Planning for Your Post-Pandemic Re-entry
In today's episode, we talk about tips for returning to the workplace after a year of working from home. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn We would love to hear from you! What are your re-entry plans? Email your questions or comments to questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com.
3/23/2021 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Understanding Your Discussion Style (And Why It Matters)
In today's episode, we outline three common discussion styles. We discuss what it means to be high-energy, reflective, or hierarchical and talk about how your styles can affect your communication with others. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn We would love to hear from you! What's your preferred discussion style? Email your questions or comments to "questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com.
3/16/2021 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
How to Win in a Virtual Workplace
In today's episode, we discuss tips that will help you win in your virtual workplace. It may be a bit easier to communicate now that many of us are virtual, but this isn't the time to coast! We'll show you a few tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a virtual world. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks Find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to "questions [at] communicationsnacks [dot] com.
10/20/2020 • 18 minutes, 49 seconds
How to Stay Focused While Video Conferencing
Have you been spending a lot of time on video calls lately? We have, and we know how easy it can be to lose focus and motivation! In today's episode, we share our tips on how to stay focused during calls and how to deal with challenging calls. Listen along as we discuss tips and stories about our own experiences on video calls. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn Connect with @communicationsnacks on Instagram and Facebook. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com .
6/11/2020 • 14 minutes, 5 seconds
Virtual Team Building Ideas
In this episode we share suggestions for how to stay connected with your work team and how to build camaraderie while working from home. We also have a special announcement! On Friday, March 27 at 1:00 PM Pacific time, we'll be hosting a free, virtual coffee chat with our listeners. If you want to join us, simply send us an email telling us you want to join! Send your email to questions@communicationsnacks.com. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
3/25/2020 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Communication Secrets for Working From Home
Working from home? In this episode, we share secrets for keeping your connections with your colleagues strong! Special Announcement: If you've ever wanted to take one of our seminars, now's your chance! You don't have to be in the Bay Area. We're coming to you online! We'll be leading an online Speak with Confidence and Power seminar on Wednesday, March 18 at 7PM Pacific. Seats are limited. Register now! Speak with Power and Confidence Online Seminar Details: Uncover what is preventing you from communicating confidently. Learn and practice easy-to-use and highly-effective strategies for projecting confidence in even the most stressful work situations. Details: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 7:00-8:00 PM Zoom Online Meeting (You'll get the link when you register.) $35 You will learn: A new way to define confidence so it works for you, not against you Body language secrets that will have you looking powerful and in control Vocal tips to help you project your voice powerfully Language advice that will help you state your ideas with power You'll have time for Q&A with Blythe too! Register Now! http://communicationsnacks-confidence-power.eventbrite.com In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . Want to start a conversation with other listeners on Instagram and Facebook? We are @communicationsnacks. Find our book on Amazon. For private coaching, click here: Communication Awesomeness Coaching If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com.
3/13/2020 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Communication Awesomeness® Principle 5
In this episode, we discuss Communication Awesomeness® Principle 5: Nothing changes unless you do. Don't get stuck in a rut! If you aren't actively attempting to improve your communication habits, your interactions with people won't change. Learn tips on how to analyze your past communication so that you can start to start moving toward your ultimate communication goals. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . Want to start a conversation with other listeners on Instagram and Facebook? We are @communicationsnacks You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/
3/4/2020 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Communication Awesomeness® Principle 4
In this episode, we discuss Communication Awesomeness® Principle 4: communication must be strategic. We talk about how communication is complex and unpredictable and share ways to prepare for important conversations. And most importantly, we introduce our "WTF" strategy! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . Want to start a conversation with other listeners on Instagram and Facebook? Follow us at @communicationsnacks You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/
2/22/2020 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Communication Awesomeness® Principle 3
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 3: controlled communication is powerful communication. We discuss how controlling your non-verbal communication, your message, and your bridge moments will make you a more powerful communicator. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . Want to start a conversation with other listeners on Instagram and Facebook? We are @communicationsnacks You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/
2/13/2020 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Communication Awesomeness® Principle 2
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 2: you cannot be successful alone. We discuss how trust enables transaction. We share three practical ways you can build trust with your colleagues: seek to listen, seek to understand, and seek to engage. The "Communication Cake, Anyone?" episode that we refer to in today's episode can be found here: http://communicationsnacks.libsyn.com/communication-cake-anyone You can also find it by searching for the title within your podcast player. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . Want to start a conversation with other listeners on Instagram and Facebook? We are @communicationsnacks You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/
2/5/2020 • 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Communication Awesomeness® Principle 1
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 1: If you don't define who you are, others will. Listen along as we outline three specific strategies that will help you take charge of your personal narrative. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/29/2020 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
The 5 Principles of Communication Awesomeness™
In this episode, we share the 5 principles of Communication Awesomeness™! In our podcast, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness™ Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/22/2020 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
The Invisible Impact of Culture
In this episode, we talk about the invisible rules of workplace culture and how not following these rules can impact your career. We discuss some specific areas where invisible culture can impact your career and share tips for working through these situations. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] communication snacks [dot] com. If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
12/18/2019 • 7 minutes, 43 seconds
How To Get What You Want
Listen along as Marc explains to Blythe how she can convince him to go to the beach when all he wants to do is stay home and clean out the garage! Today's episode is all about negotiating, and Marc shares three tips for getting what you want. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you communicate your way to your goals. You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
6/18/2019 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Snacks From the Past: Improve Your Sales Game
In our Snacks From the Past episodes, we dust off a vintage communication book and discuss whether it is still relevant in today's world. In today's episode, we talk about a 22-page pamphlet called "What a salesman should know about the ability to explain." It was published in 1965 and written by Mr. Lynn Surles. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you communicate your way to your goals. You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/
6/13/2019 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Cocktail Party Communication
Have you ever been tongue-tied at a cocktail party? In today's episode, Blythe will show you how to easily break the ice and talk with strangers. We'll also explain why "what do you do?" isn't a great question and give you an alternative. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you communicate your way to your goals. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com .
6/4/2019 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
How to Summarize Like a Pro
The world is overflowing with information, so how can you share your knowledge in a way that gets attention and encourages action? In today's episode, Blythe will show you how in three easy steps. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you communicate your way to your goals. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com .
5/28/2019 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
We Answer Questions From Our Listeners
In today's episode, Blythe and Marc answer questions from our listeners. You'll learn tips for improving your eye contact, how to stop saying "um" when presenting, and a great way to get your audience's attention at the beginning of a presentation. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you communicate your way to your goals. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com
5/22/2019 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
Hack Your Writing for Clarity
In today's episode, Blythe and Marc discuss a FAST way to hack your writing skills. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you communicate your way to your goals. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
3/29/2019 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Two Words Every Professional Must Learn
In today's episode, Blythe talks about the two words that every professional must learn, especially when they have been promoted! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
3/12/2019 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Do This 1 Thing for More Opportunities
In today's episode, Blythe talks about one simple thing you can do to set yourself up for more opportunities. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
3/5/2019 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
Why You Need a TLDR for Your Presentations
In today's episode, we talk about what a "tl;dr" is and why you need one for your presentations. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/21/2019 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
The Secret to Confidence
In today's episode, we discuss the one question that will unlock the secret to your confidence. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ and follow and connect with us at @communicationsnacks on Instagram and Facebook.
2/12/2019 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
Thinking Differently About Presentations
In today's episode, we talk about how to think differently about your presentations and why it's not enough to simply present what you want your audience to know. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/8/2019 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
How to Set Conversation Goals
In today's episode, we talk about setting conversation goals and how doing this can improve your interactions and grow your relationships. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/2/2019 • 6 minutes, 39 seconds
3 Communication Mistakes to Avoid
In today's episode, Marc shares three big communication mistakes that people should avoid making at work. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/26/2019 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
Turn Troublesome Audience Members Into Allies
In today's episode, Blythe shares her secrets for dealing with distractors and disruptors when presenting. Learn tips as well as how to deal with rebels, detailers, and "phubbers." In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/22/2019 • 8 minutes, 21 seconds
Do This To Become More Successful
In today's episode, Marc talks about how reframing some of your go-to phrases can help you become more successful. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
8/8/2018 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
How to Say No Politely
Are you nice when you say "no"? It can be very important to say "no" at work, but in order to keep our relationships healthy, we need to think about how to say no with tact. In this episode, Blythe shares how to do this in three simple steps. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
4/19/2018 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
Define Yourself for Success
How do you feel about your communication? Do you need to change anything about yourself to be more successful in your job? In this episode, Marc defines three different groups of people and asks you to decide which group you belong to. Doing this will help you make a plan for your future. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
3/20/2018 • 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Why Am I Writing?
Why am I writing? Do you ask yourself this question before you sit down to write a document? In this episode, Blythe will explain how asking this question in three ways will make your writing more efficient and effective. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
3/6/2018 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Snacks From the Past - Arousing Curiosity
Learn what a 60-year-old book has to say about communication! In today's episode, we dust off one of our old communication books to see what it can teach us about capturing attention and arousing curiosity at the beginning of our presentations. This is the first episode in our "Snacks From the Past" series in which we explore what old books can teach us about modern-day communication. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/27/2018 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
The Short Answer Is...
For many people, answering questions at the end of a presentation is the most feared part of presenting. You are often put on the spot to answer difficult questions in front of an audience, but it doesn't have to be hard! In this episode, Marc shares one simple response strategy that can help you stay focused, keep your audience happy, and avoid talking too much. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/20/2018 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Do These Three Things for Meeting Success
If you want to stand out and be a powerful contributor on your team, make sure you do these three things in your next meeting. You will make your colleagues and boss happy! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/13/2018 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
How Not to Annoy Your Manager
Does your communication style irritate your manager? In this episode, Blythe will show you how to start your conversations off on the right foot in order to avoid being annoying! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
2/6/2018 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
Get Your Audience to Tune In
Your audience members have a lot of important things on their minds. Your presentation is probably not one of those things. In this episode, Marc explains how to capture their attention from the start. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/30/2018 • 4 minutes, 31 seconds
Conversations Made Easy
Never fear small talk again! In this episode, Blythe shares tips on how to keep a conversation going even when you don't know much about the topic. Learn how to ACE your next conversation. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/23/2018 • 7 minutes, 7 seconds
Take Your Emails to the Gym!
Another new year, another resolution to get into shape, right? This year, make a resolution to get your emails FIT! Learn how in this episode. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @communicationsnacks and @ovient
1/16/2018 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
5 Ways to Make a Great Impression at a Conference
Conferences can be a great place to make connections and get new business, but with all that walking and talking, it's easy to get tired and lazy with your communication. In this episode, Blythe shares 5 easy tips you can use to step up your communication game at conferences. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
1/9/2018 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Oops! I Shouldn't Have Said That
Have you ever said something that you regretted later? Marc shares tips on how to deal with these situations in the moment and later when they still haunt you! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
1/2/2018 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
Healthy Holiday Conversations
Home for the holidays? Learn how to avoid conflict and have more meaningful conversations with your friends and family. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
12/25/2017 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Communication Cake, Anyone?
Imagine a slice of your favorite cake with a delicious layer of cream inside. In this episode, you will learn what this has to do with communication! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
12/19/2017 • 4 minutes, 13 seconds
How To Improve Your Executive Presence
As you move up the career ladder, you will be evaluated more on your ability to communicate than on your ability to do a technical job. Do you know what you should be doing? In this episode, Marc shares four tips on how to take your executive presence to the next level! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
12/12/2017 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
How to Stop Mumbling and Start Speaking Clearly
Blythe has been helping people speak clearly for more than a decade. In this episode, she shares some of her favorite clear speaking tips with Marc, who admits to mumbling. Join these two in a fun episode about speaking clearly. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
12/5/2017 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Preparing for a Presentation? Don't Forget to Do This!
Marc has given a lot of presentations over the years. In this episode, he explains how he prepares for one. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
11/28/2017 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
How to Explain Complex Ideas Simply
In this episode, Blythe shares a few easy tips that will help you explain your complex ideas in a simple way. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
11/21/2017 • 4 minutes, 31 seconds
How to Change Your Communication as You Climb the Career Ladder
Recently promoted? Careful communication counts! In this episode, Marc explains why (and how) you should change your communication style as you move up in your career. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
11/14/2017 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
How to Write Business Emails Part 1: In Search of Perfection
Does a "perfect" email exist? In this episode, we discuss how to write better business emails. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
11/6/2017 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Learn How to Be a Meeting Ninja
In this episode, Marc is going to teach us how to become a meeting ninja! Listen and learn how to better prepare for and participate in meetings. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/31/2017 • 4 minutes, 21 seconds
Answering Questions You Don't Have Answers To
In this episode, Marc is going to tell us how to answer questions that you don't have answers to! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/24/2017 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
How to Get Out of an Uncomfortable Conversation
In this episode, Blythe is going to help you get out of an uncomfortable conversation! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/19/2017 • 3 minutes, 29 seconds
How to Improve Your Professional Vocabulary
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about improving your vocabulary. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/17/2017 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
How to Handle Mid-Presentation Freakouts
In this episode, Blythe is going to tell you how to handle your mid-presentation freakouts. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/12/2017 • 3 minutes, 45 seconds
Sit Pretty
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about how to sit! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/10/2017 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Does Grammar Matter?
In this episode, Blythe is going to talk about grammar and why it might not always matter! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/5/2017 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Building a Personal Skill Database
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about how to build a personal skill database. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
10/3/2017 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Take Advantage of Showcase Moments
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about taking advantage of showcase moments. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
9/28/2017 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Too Many Examples
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about using examples effectively. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
9/26/2017 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
The Problem With Goals
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about the problem with goals! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
9/17/2017 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
Tell Me About Yourself
In this episode, Blythe is going to talk about how not to sabotage your interview by messing up the first question. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
9/17/2017 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Cleaning Up Your Communication Fringe
In this episode, Marc is going to talk about cleaning up your communication fringe! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient
9/17/2017 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Develop Your Communication Mindset
In this episode, Marc is going to tell us about when he crushed a BMW and what that has to do with communication! In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips to help you get hired, promoted, and funded. We’re here to help you become more successful. Find us online at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/ Connect with us on Instagram @communicationsnacks and @ovient Like us on Facebook @ovient