Why are people not listening to you? What can you do to make sure people listen to you more?

This can be frustrating when you have valuable ideas, views and builds to the conversation, and you leave the meeting feeling irritated, limited or even blocked.

Moving forward starts with diagnosing why people are not listening to you, and what is holding you back.

I share my strategies to make sure you are fully heard, seen and acknowledged for the great value you bring to your team and organisation.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Diagnosing your issue
• The reason why people are not listening to you
• Strategies for when you feel the confidence challenge of speaking up
• Strategies for when you prefer an introverted, reflective energy in meetings
• Strategies for when others dominate the meeting and you can’t get a word in edgeways
• Strategies for when you express your opinion, but your opinion is not acknowledged or considered

Resources:

• If you experience challenges with your workplace interactions, and know you need help to go deeper on these topics, then I recommend you book in to talk to me in a clarity call. Message me on Linkedin to share what’s going on at work for you and let’s help get you clarity for moving forward, or book in here: https://culturecuppa.com/contact/
• Listen to episode 31, 'Is it appropriate to interrupt?': https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/is-it-appropriate-to-interrupt/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com

Have you ever experienced a team member resistant to your collaboration? Somebody not replying to your emails? Not giving you the information you urgently need? Not accepting your meeting invites?

When this happens we may start thinking that they’re doing this deliberately, it’s personal, maybe even ‘they don’t like me’ or ‘they don’t value me.’

However, if this person is key to getting your tasks done and projects delivered, you need to find a way to move through the resistance- here are my strategies to help you.

What you will learn in this episode:

• What we think when we meet resistance from others
• What can’t we see
• Start with understanding
• Assume positive intent
• Consider how they like to communicate
• Invest in the relationship for the long term
• Work on the magic ratio
• Design the communication
• Developing connection takes time

Resources:

• If you experience challenges with your workplace interactions, and know you need help to go deeper on these topics, then I recommend you book in to talk to me in a clarity call. Message me on Linkedin to share what’s going on at work for you and let’s help get you clarity for moving forward, or book in here: https://culturecuppa.com/contact/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights/
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com/
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/

Helen Percival is a RADA trained actor with over a decade of experience as a broadcast journalist. She has worked for The Guardian, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg and as a news anchor for France 24. As a professional actor, she has worked in theatre, film and TV and understands the importance of harnessing the body, breath and voice to deliver messages with authenticity and power. Coupling her experience in journalism and acting, she carries out C-Suite level media training in London and Paris.

Helen and I had a great conversation about how to be a powerful communicator with the way you engage your body, breath and voice. She shared her insights into why and how to warm up ahead of a public speaking engagement, and build awareness of how to manage your body, breath and voice while presenting, including any nerves.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why is it important to think about our voice, body and breath when preparing for public speaking
• Practical body and breath warm up exercises before you go on stage/ live
• Managing nerves when presenting and public speaking
• The impact of body language when you speak
• How your body language broadcasts to your audience
• The cultural nuances of body language
• How to manage the fear of speaking to camera: tips from TV journalism

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s individual communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cross-cultural training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Find about more about Helen Percival: https://sequentially.co.uk/
• Connect with Helen Percival on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-percival-28495a20/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights/
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com/
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/