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How To Be Heard

  • August 29, 2023August 30, 2023
  • by Claire

We’ve all been there, sitting in that meeting trying to get our point across and becoming infuriated because someone we work with repeatedly ignores what we say in meetings. 

Being heard at work isn’t as simple as just speaking up. Research shows that particularly if you’re a woman or a minority it’s harder to have your ideas, your comments and contributions acknowledged and accepted.

But there are things we can do to help overcome the challenges we sometimes face and in this episode Claire and Greta take you through numerous ways you can improve your influence at work and ensure your messages and communications are landing as well as they can. 

They look at tactics and tools you can use before, during and after important meetings, plus share stories from some of the most senior guests we’ve had on the show including a member of the House of Lords in the UK and the President of a large global health business.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • When, and with whom, Claire typically finds it difficult to be heard 
  • How to piggyback off someone else in a meeting when you’re having trouble finding the moment to speak
  • Why you have to stand up for yourself
  • And, an important meeting tactic everyone should use. 

This episode is jam packed with tips and tools that can help us all increase our influence, and that we use regularly. If you know someone who’s complained of not being heard at work then why not share this episode with them as well. 

Enjoy!

 

 

Useful Links

Martha Lane Fox episode   

Que Dallara episode

  

Future Proof Me Mini Episode

Future Proof Me – The Magic of Yes

  • October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
  • by Claire

Brought to you by Microsoft’s The New Next

 

This week’s mini, Future Proof Me episode features some insightful advice about saying “Yes” to the unknown, even when it really scares you. 

We hear from fashion entrepreneur Caroline Issa, the CEO of the Tank group which includes the revered global fashion and culture magazine, Tank Magazine. 

We loved Caroline’s openness to embrace unexpected and unfamiliar opportunities. It seems so relevant in this time of COVID when nearly all of us are navigating the unfamiliar on an almost daily basis!

Her willingness to embrace doing things she hasn’t done before, even when she’s not sure she knows how to be successful with them, has worked so well for her. It’s as if she channels the magic of saying “yes” and it’s really paid off.

Hear her advice on how she copes when she’s not sure whether she can rise to the challenge or not….

 

Useful Links

Link to full ‘Don’t Stop Us Now!’ episode with Caroline Issa

Caroline on Instagram

Caroline on Linkedin

Tank Magazine on Instagram

Tank Magazine website 

Book: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway – by Susan Jeffries

 

Interview

Debbie Millman – Brave Heart, Big Life

  • September 8, 2020
  • by Claire

We have such a treat for you this week with the truly multi-talented and globally respected Debbie Millman. 

Debbie is a designer, author, educator, artist, brand expert and host of one of the world’s longest running and highly respected podcasts, Design Matters. 

Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and one of the most influential designers working today by Graphic Design USA, Debbie has also written six books, her artwork has been exhibited in numerous galleries, and she co-founded the world’s first Masters in Branding.

She’s also one of the most authentic and thoughtful people we’ve met. 

From difficult and traumatic beginnings, Debbie has gone on to have a stellar career.

She was President of Sterling Brands for 20 years and grew the company from 15 people to 150 before selling the business.  She’s created many many iconic household brands that you see in stores today, including for Haagen-Dazs,  Burger King, 7Up, and Star Wars merchandise. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • How the worst day of Debbie’s life ended up being probably the most important day of her life,
  • Why she feels branding is one of the most significant disciplines in our culture and lives today,
  • Her advice about developing self esteem; and 
  • What’s she’s learnt from over 500 podcast interviews with some incredible guests.

Enjoy this episode with the insightful and inspiring Debbie Millman

 

Useful Links

https://www.debbiemillman.com/

Debbie’s TED talk – How Symbols and Brands Shape our Humanity

Society 6 Debbie Millman – various designs by Debbie that you can buy

How to Build Your Personal Brand – A Course with Debbie Millman

The Art of the Story – Creating Visual Narratives

Debbie’s reading list

Futurists Debbie mentions:

Faith Popcorn

William Gordon’s books

 

Photography credit: John Madere Photography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interview

Maria MacNamara – On Reinvention

  • August 25, 2020August 25, 2020
  • by Claire

Our guest on the show this week is someone who’s a textbook case in career reinvention. 

Maria MacNamara completely reinvented her career after two and a half decades working in professional services. After finally getting sick of what she describes as misogyny and bad behaviour, Maria knew she had to call it quits and leave professional services for something completely different.

Now, that’s not to say professional services today has the same issues Maria experienced, and Maria is the complete diplomat on this topic, but suffice to say she needed a change and knew she wanted to do something completely different.

And so she did! Maria worked in politics and government in completely different roles including digital transformation for a number of years and immersed herself in the startup world.  Today Maria’s role is CEO of Advance which is all about connecting global Australians with one another and to Australia, in order to create economic and cultural opportunities, collaborations, investments and innovations.   

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • How being an immigrant set Maria up for successful reinvention
  • What it takes to reinvent your career
  • Maria’s principles for successful innovation, and 
  • Her advice on networking and connecting.   

Enjoy this episode with the constantly learning and always connecting Maria MacNamara.

 

 

Useful Links

Advance.org

Advance on LinkedIn

Maria on Twitter

Maria on LinkedIn 

 

Start-ups Maria has Mentored

    1. Stone & Chalk and its new acquisition Ribit.net
    2. Faethm.ai
    3. Curious Thing
    4. WithYouWithMe
    5. Hyper Anna
    6. Startup Muster 

 

 

 

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