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Linguistic Inclusion - Show Up, Speak Up and Take Action! with Heather Hansen #74

Heather Hansen · December 16, 2022

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Interview with Heather Hansen

Linguistic Inclusion - Show Up, Speak Up and Take Action! with Heather Hansen #74

Podcast: The HR L&D Podcast

December 16, 2022

Linguistic Inclusion - Show Up, Speak Up and Take Action! with Heather Hansen #74 In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Author Heather Hansen! Heather helps top global leaders show up, speak…

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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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Linguistic Inclusion - Show Up, Speak Up and Take Action! withHeather Hansen#74

In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Author Heather Hansen!

Heather helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in today’s rapidly changing world.

Heather’s passion is focused on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Something we are equally passionate about here on the HR L&D Podcast!

Heather is the Founder and Managing Director of Global Speech Academy, a communication training and consulting firm headquartered in Singapore, and she is on a mission!

Her mission is to empower global voices to contribute to conversations that matter – in business, politics, and life. She believes that it is only through conscious, confident, and connected communication that we can achieve our collective potential and peacefully solve the world’s greatest challenges.

Heather is an outspoken advocate for global voices and linguistic inclusion, as demonstrated by her popular 2018 TEDx talk titled "2 Billion Voices: How to speak bad English perfectly," – which is why Nick was excited to invite Heather to the show!

We also discuss Heather's latest book: Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action. And we will delve more into that a little bit later on in the show.

In this “Linguistic Inclusion - Show Up, Speak Up and Take Action!” episode with Heather Hansen on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:What do the words Human Resources mean to you?What is the top Secret you can share to help businesses and leaders to achieve Successful Global Communication?What is the relationship between Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion?What is the best way to develop UNMUTED leaders and organizations?How do accents impact hiring decisions, leadership progression and bias in humans and AI?Why is communication not a skills problem?How does communication influence company culture?Why do CEOs and C Suite Leaders need to encourage cultures of open listening?How can we listen with Empathy and Press Mute once in a while?Tell us about your book Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action?

Links highlighted in this “Linguistic Inclusion - Show Up, Speak Up and Take Action!” episode are included below:

Website: https://heatherhansen.com/Heather Bio: https://www.podfol.io/cast/heather-hansenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/Book: Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire ActionHeather Hansen YouTube: a href="https://youtu.be/9dum2Z4B3js" rel="noopener...

Guest: Heather Hansen