Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson: communication coaching for humble leaders

Gravitas - we know it when we see it, but how do we develop it for ourselves?
In this week’s episode I’m exploring what gravitas is, what it’s NOT and how you can develop it for yourself, NOW (without any more experience, knowledge or expertise).
Listen in to hear:
The true essence of gravitas (and how you’re probably closer than you think to having it)

The things we do that undermine our gravitas, that you can fix more easily than you think

How to use stories from your past experiences to bring more gravitas and presence to your conversations

How my ‘brag bag’ framework can be used to develop gravitas (brag bag stories are the gift that keep on giving!)

How I embody gravitas without sounding braggy

SpeakEASY - Storytelling - register now for my free Storytelling SpeakEASY session to practice your gravitas-giving-brag-bag-stories
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Gabrielle Dolan is a keynote speaker and author who teaches leaders the art and skill of strategic storytelling, teaching them to communicate more effectively with stories.
In her recent book, Story Intelligence. The Craft of Authentic Storytelling, Made Smarter with AI, Gabrielle explores how we can stay authentic while using AI to tell better stories to boost our credibility, lead change and make an impact.
Listen in to hear:
The core elements of effective storytelling and why storytelling is a skill that anyone can learn

Gabrielle’s concept of ‘story intelligence’, and how you can use storytelling to enhance leadership and your influence

The mistakes people make when it comes to finding, overlooking and telling their stories (not to mention, inauthentic fabrications)

How to use and balance AI tools with your authentic voice, and practical ways to use AI as a storytelling coach

Why authentic stories are increasingly important in world of declining trust

Register Now for my Storytelling SpeakEASY on March 27

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Connect with Gabrielle on LinkedIn

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A key form of professional influence is speaking up, and being heard, in meetings with senior leaders. That might be really daunting, or, you’ve struggled with knowing saying the right things to get people nodding in understanding.
Having been in this situation myself, and then sitting in senior leadership roles, I’ve seen and worked through these communication challenges from all angles, and I’m sharing my top tips for being heard in meetings with senior leaders.
Listen in to hear:
What senior leaders REALLY need when they’re receiving information by firehose from multiple sources

How to summarise your details into top-level information that adds value

Why focussing on the essence of what you want to say, rather than your words, will save you

Why getting upset that someone else repeats our idea and gets the credit is NOT necessarily a bad thing (even if it’s frustrating)

How to be seen as a meaningful contributor, and not just adding more noise

Want a FREE Confident Communication Coaching Session with me? Book here
(https://tidycal.com/cat-matson/confident-communication-coaching-session)
Other Episodes mentioned
177 - Sales Conversations That Feel Fabulous
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OThTmqIsMZb

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If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they want to speak more concisely … 
Sure, there’s value in getting to the point, but concise isn’t as necessary as we think it is.
And, if you are being concise, how do you do it in a way that doesn’t come across as cold, abrupt or uncaring?
Listen in to hear
The distinction between concise and effective communication

How you can still get to the point without being abrupt

My ‘speak to your full stops’ technique for minimising the ramble

Why understanding where you’re listener is at is a powerful way to narrow your message

The extraordinary power of intentional communication

Want a FREE Confident Communication Coaching Session with me? Book here (https://tidycal.com/cat-matson/confident-communication-coaching-session)
Other Episodes mentioned
177 - Sales conversations that feel fabulous - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OThTmqIsMZb
Please help me equip more humble leaders with the confidence to contribute to the conversations that matter. Rate, review and follow this podcast, wherever you’re listening
Got a question? Ask away on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catmatson/)

It’s hard to influence the conversation when you’re not in it.
In this week’s episode of Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson I’m sharing my thoughts, from my own experience, of how to get a seat at ‘the table’, and, how to influence the conversation even if you’re not directly involved.
Listen in to hear;
Why we often struggle to get included in the important conversations

How our default reaction, moral outrage and righteous indignation won’t change a damn thing

The value of building relationships with the people who ARE at the table

Why being consistent in our messages is a key part of influencing decisions, and ultimately, getting a seat at the table

How to create our own tables

Want a FREE Confident Communication Coaching Session with me? You’ll get practical guidance to improve your speaking impact and my listeners will get a fabulous coaching episode. Book here (https://tidycal.com/cat-matson/confident-communication-coaching-session)
Other episodes mentioned
177 Sales Conversations That Feel Fabulous with Caitlin
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/SURwp5uoMZb