Join leadership communication strategist Mel Kettle as she explores how you can become more successful in business and in life by becoming more connectable.
Mel has almost 30 years of experience working with leaders and teams that want to build connected and trusted organisations.
When we connect first with ourselves, we are better equipped to communicate and connect with others, leading to stronger and healthier relationships.
Episode highlights
In this episode of This Connected Life, host Mel Kettle dives into the complexities of communication and connection in a disconnected world with guest Victoria Rennoldson. Victoria is a leadership communication coach and certified cultural intelligence trainer who works with global leaders and teams to amplify their impact, speak with authority, and lead confidently across diverse cultures. Together, Mel and Victoria discuss what it truly means to connect in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, as well as practical ways to foster collaboration and inclusivity in global teams.
We talk about:
Defining True Connection: Why connection is more than just hopping on a Zoom call.
Navigating Cultural Differences: How cultural influences affect communication styles and team dynamics.
Leadership Challenges in Global Teams: Common communication pitfalls and how to overcome them.
Practical Tips for Inclusive Leadership: Using tools and strategies to engage all team members, regardless of culture or communication style.
Building Confidence as a Leader: How to amplify your strengths and show up authentically.
Fun superpowers and coffee
About Victoria Rennoldson
Victoria Rennoldson is an award-winning cultural intelligence and communication coach, and the founder of Culture Cuppa.
In her view, the communication and cultural gap is a huge waste of talent and valuable ideas for your team and organisation. She is passionate about achieving an equal share of voice for everybody in multicultural and multilingual teams.
Victoria works with talented and ambitious individuals and teams all over the world, who need help with leadership communication skills, communicating confidently and with the cultural challenges of collaborating successfully and building trust with global teams, international customers and partners.
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About your host: Mel Kettle
Mel Kettle is a leadership communication strategist, speaker, author, and facilitator. She works with leaders and teams to help them communicate so they create real connection and sustained engagement.
Mel’s work positively impacts people personally and professionally, whether she is facilitating a communication strategy workshop, running a training program on how to talk about menopause at work, or speaking about self-leadership at a conference.
In 2022 and 2023 Mel was one of only seven Australians recognised by leadersHum as one of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership.
She is the author of two books, the best-selling Fully Connected and The Social Association.
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