Podcasts by Communication Snacks: Tips for a Successful Professional Life

How to Be Coachable from 2023-04-18T13:41

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 f...

Why You Should Show Your Work from 2023-04-04T16:24

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. 

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Are You Sending the Right Message? from 2023-03-28T13:50

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.

Your Personal Communication Metaverse from 2023-03-21T13:28

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 ...

How to Build Trust at Work from 2023-03-14T17:35

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...

The Facilitator Paradox: How to Facilitate Like a Pro from 2023-03-07T13:00

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.

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves Before Interviews from 2022-11-18T21:51

We often lie to ourselves about our skills, abilities, and potential. Believing these lies makes it hard to represent ourselves confidently in interviews and othe...

How to Become a Thought Leader from 2022-03-08T11:00

What does it mean to be a thought leader? Can you become one if you’re not already a recognized leader?

In today’s e...

How to stop worrying about what other people think from 2021-12-22T11:00

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...

How To Take the Guesswork Out of Your Messages from 2021-12-15T11:00

In today's episode, we're talking about how to take the guesswork out of your messages and avoid burdening your listeners.

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How To Not Be Boring from 2021-12-02T11:00

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.

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The One Thing You Must Do Before Your Next Presentation from 2021-11-10T11:00

In today's episode, we explain the one thing you must do before your next presentation or public speaking event.

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Communicating With Yourself from 2021-11-03T01:18:26

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 episod...

3 Weird Communication Habits To Start Now from 2021-10-27T00:00

We're getting weird in today's episode! We're sharing three weird habits that will make you a better communicator. 

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How to Convince the Interviewer You Are the Right Fit for the Job from 2021-10-20T00:00

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 pa...

How To Make Your Interview Answers More Memorable from 2021-05-25T21:55:29

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 essen...

Planning for Your Post-Pandemic Re-entry from 2021-03-23T02:55:39

In today's episode, we talk about tips for returning to the workplace after a year of working from home. 

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Understanding Your Discussion Style (And Why It Matters) from 2021-03-16T01:55:38

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 c...

How to Win in a Virtual Workplace from 2020-10-20T01:06:41

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'...

How to Stay Focused While Video Conferencing from 2020-06-11T16:21:48

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 foc...

Virtual Team Building Ideas from 2020-03-25T05:23:28

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!

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Communication Secrets for Working From Home from 2020-03-13T03:43:27

Working from home? In this episode, we share secrets for keeping your connections with your colleagues strong!

Special Announcement:

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Communication Awesomeness® Principle 5 from 2020-03-04T01:32:47

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 communicatio...

Communication Awesomeness® Principle 4 from 2020-02-22T03:21:11

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...

Communication Awesomeness® Principle 3 from 2020-02-13T05:34:32

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 communicat...

Communication Awesomeness® Principle 2 from 2020-02-05T02:01:48

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 shar...

Communication Awesomeness® Principle 1 from 2020-01-29T03:38:03

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 hel...

The 5 Principles of Communication Awesomeness™ from 2020-01-22T06:47:26

In this episode, we share the 5 principles of Communication Awesomeness™!

In our podcast, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out...

The Invisible Impact of Culture from 2019-12-18T02:41:03

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 ca...

How To Get What You Want from 2019-06-18T09:00

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...

Snacks From the Past: Improve Your Sales Game from 2019-06-13T00:03:09

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 pamph...

Cocktail Party Communication from 2019-06-04T05:51:15

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...

How to Summarize Like a Pro from 2019-05-28T09:00

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 ea...

We Answer Questions From Our Listeners from 2019-05-22T01:41

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 au...

Hack Your Writing for Clarity from 2019-03-29T05:30

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.

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Two Words Every Professional Must Learn from 2019-03-12T06:11:34

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 yo...

Do This 1 Thing for More Opportunities from 2019-03-05T07:00

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, promote...

Why You Need a TLDR for Your Presentations from 2019-02-21T22:33:36

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...

The Secret to Confidence from 2019-02-12T05:54:39

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....

Thinking Differently About Presentations from 2019-02-08T01:45:16

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 disc...

How to Set Conversation Goals from 2019-02-02T03:54:23

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 t...

3 Communication Mistakes to Avoid from 2019-01-26T02:42:13

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, a...

Turn Troublesome Audience Members Into Allies from 2019-01-22T06:23:21

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...

Do This To Become More Successful from 2018-08-08T09:00

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, pr...

How to Say No Politely from 2018-04-19T00:16:19

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 episo...

Define Yourself for Success from 2018-03-20T06:00

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 a...

Why Am I Writing? from 2018-03-06T07:00

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 y...

Snacks From the Past - Arousing Curiosity from 2018-02-27T07:04:25

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 arousin...

The Short Answer Is... from 2018-02-20T07:11:43

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 ...

Do These Three Things for Meeting Success from 2018-02-13T07:00

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!

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How Not to Annoy Your Manager from 2018-02-06T07:00:46

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 p...

Get Your Audience to Tune In from 2018-01-30T07:00

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...

Conversations Made Easy from 2018-01-23T07:00

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.

Take Your Emails to the Gym! from 2018-01-16T07:00

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 h...

5 Ways to Make a Great Impression at a Conference from 2018-01-09T07:00

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...

Oops! I Shouldn't Have Said That from 2018-01-02T07:00

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...

Healthy Holiday Conversations from 2017-12-25T03:28:26

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 hire...

Communication Cake, Anyone? from 2017-12-19T07:00

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 communica...

How To Improve Your Executive Presence from 2017-12-12T07:00

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, Mar...

How to Stop Mumbling and Start Speaking Clearly from 2017-12-05T07:00

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 f...

Preparing for a Presentation? Don't Forget to Do This! from 2017-11-28T07:00

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 fu...

How to Explain Complex Ideas Simply from 2017-11-21T07:00

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 ...

How to Change Your Communication as You Climb the Career Ladder from 2017-11-14T07:00

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...

How to Write Business Emails Part 1: In Search of Perfection from 2017-11-06T21:37:46

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. ...

Learn How to Be a Meeting Ninja from 2017-10-31T06:00

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...

Answering Questions You Don't Have Answers To from 2017-10-24T06:00

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 funde...

How to Get Out of an Uncomfortable Conversation from 2017-10-19T06:00

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 he...

How to Improve Your Professional Vocabulary from 2017-10-17T06:00

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 ...

How to Handle Mid-Presentation Freakouts from 2017-10-12T06:00

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’...

Sit Pretty from 2017-10-10T06:00

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 suc...

Does Grammar Matter? from 2017-10-05T06:00

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’r...

Building a Personal Skill Database from 2017-10-03T06:00

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...

Take Advantage of Showcase Moments from 2017-09-28T06:00

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 t...

Too Many Examples from 2017-09-26T06:00

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...

The Problem With Goals from 2017-09-17T19:24:03

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 bec...

Tell Me About Yourself from 2017-09-17T19:23:32

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, p...

Cleaning Up Your Communication Fringe from 2017-09-17T19:22:48

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 ...

Develop Your Communication Mindset from 2017-09-17T19:19:32

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, pro...