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Unmute and Speak Up - Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen · September 7, 2022

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Interview with Heather Hansen

Podcast: The Leadership Project Podcast

September 7, 2022

Still struggling with creating a speak up culture? Your team may already be speaking up but we may not listen hard enough especially if they do not talk and sound like us. This week, we have Heather Hansen as our guest, the Founder of Global Speech Academy where she helps top…

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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

Still struggling with creating a speak up culture?

Your team may already be speaking up but we may not listen hard enough especially if they do not talk and sound like us.

This week, we haveHeather Hansenas our guest, the Founder of Global Speech Academy where she helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is also the author of UNMUTED, The must read guide to enhancing communication.

Heather and Mick both agree that language is a pivotal tool for leaders and it should not be used to assimilate everyone in the proverbial round table discussions. Instead, use it to include, in which team members feel free to express their opinions and ideas and certain that they will be heard and valued.

Leaders who are making the deliberate effort of creating an "unmute" environment despite differences in language are vital in developing dynamic organizational cultures and systems that promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. This is one strategy for truly utilizing the unique global resources in your business. Organizations with inclusive leaders not only succeed in the market, but also provide a positive feedback loop that attracts and retains the individuals most likely to foster innovation and expansion.

Download this episode to learn more Heather's bestselling book Unmuted and why she disagrees with accent reduction and vouches for accent recognition instead:

Heather Hansen Social Media

Website : https://globalspeechacademy.com/LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/overlay/contact-info/YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/heatherhansenTwitter: https://twitter.com/heatherhansen

Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organization here. https://linktr.ee/mickspiers

You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV

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Ian Ziskin Social Media:

Website for Book: www.transformationalchangebook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanZiskin Ema...

Guest: Heather Hansen