Control The Room

Episode 99: Knowing How To Speak Up

Heather Hansen · June 8, 2022

TEDX Speaker · Author · Leadership · Executive Coach · Life Coachin

Interview with Heather Hansen

Episode 99: Knowing How To Speak Up — Heather Hansen

Podcast: Control The Room

June 8, 2022

Key topicsCommunication and diversityWith the increasing focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, effective communication has become more important than ever. Heather Hansen can speak to the challenges and opportunities of communicating across differences, and how to create a culture of belonging through communication. Cross-cultural communicationAccording to a recent survey, 70% of global executives believe that cross-cultural communication is critical to their organization's success. Heather Hansen can provide insights on how to navigate cultural differences and build effective communication strategies that bridge divides. Leadership communicationIn her book "Unmuted," Heather Hansen emphasizes the importance of leadership communication in creating inclusive and productive teams. She provides practical strategies for leaders to communicate with clarity, empathy, and authenticity, inspiring action and driving results. View all topics →

About Heather Hansen

TEDx Speaker and Author

200K+ TEDx talk viewsAmazon Bestselling and award-winning authorNASA External communication consultantAuthor Unmuted

With TEDX speaker and author Heather Hansen's expertise and guidance, you'll learn how to navigate the complexities of cross-cultural communication, overcome bias, and foster inclusive communication cultures that inspire action and drive results. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a rising star in your field, Unmuted will help you to unlock your full potential and become a more effective, confident, and inspiring communicator.

Heather's passion for communication and diversity is evident in everything she does, from her engaging TEDx talk to her popular books and training programs. Her unique approach to teaching and coaching has helped countless individuals and organizations to transform their communication cultures and achieve their goals.

If you're looking to improve your communication skills, build more inclusive teams, and become a more effective leader, Heather Hansen is the expert you need. With her guidance, you'll learn how to speak up, show up, and inspire action in a changing world. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most dynamic and inspiring speakers in the field of communication.

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About this episode

“Audiences don't want to see you fail. They really are on your side. They want to see you succeed. When you get uncomfortable and nervous and start that spiraling, they feel embarrassed for you. They want to save you. They feel horrible, and it makes them very uncomfortable. If you think of any situation you've been in, I'm sure that you've ... If you've ever seen a nervous speaker, you really feel for them. But when it's us up there, we forget that. We think that everybody's against us and judging us, and it's not true. It really isn't true.” -Heather Hansen

In this episode of Control the Room, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Hansen about her experience helping leaders speak up and build their communication skills. She shares a handful of the unique challenges of communication training in our globalized world. Later, she shares the two most important factors in developing as a communicator. We then discuss the role of listening in learning to speak up. Listen in for her predictions about the future of technology and communication.

Guest: Heather Hansen