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Cutting ThroughE12 - Russell King - Implementing unpopular decisions with minimal political damageDiscover how policy expert Russell King masterfully implements unpopular decisions with minimal resistance by strategically "preparing the ground" before announcements—a skill that transformed transportation systems across two continents and can revolutionize your approach to organizational change.Show notes: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e12-postConnect with Russell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-king-transport-leader/ Subscribe Russell's Newsletter: https://transportlc.org/subscribe-------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Clarity Compass: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podnewsletterConnect with Davina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley Learn more about Clarity First: https://clarityfirstprogram.com2025-05-2245 min
La Mauvaise Oreille de FreddyFreddy Tougaux associe Kiss et Véronique et DavinaAssocier "I Was Made for Lovin' You" de KISS avec "Gym Tonic" de Véronique et Davina, seule la mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux pouvait y penser et superposer les "Toutouyoutou" sur le hit de KISS et la voix de Paul Stanley sur la mélodie d'Alain Goraguer. --- Si les oreilles entendent ce qu’elles veulent bien entendre, chez Freddy Tougaux même ses oreilles ne sont pas faites comme tout le monde… Il revient sur les paroles des classiques du rock pour nous révéler ce qu’elles veulent vraiment dire. Nous aurait-on trompé pendant toutes ces années sur l...2025-05-1905 min
BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books235. Davina Stanley | Engage & ElevateThe World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Davina Stanley, author of several books including The So-What Strategy, Engage, and Elevate: Davina is a globally recognized expert in business communication. With over 25 years of experience helping leaders clarify and convey complex ideas, she began her career as a communication specialist at McKinsey and Company. She was personally approved by Barbara Minto to teach the Pyramid Principle in 2009—an endorsement only a few professionals hold. She has coached executives, lawyers, and corporat...2025-04-0847 min
What Would Denise Do?Sunbeds & Stanley CupsAnother week, another episode of What Would Denise Do? – and babes, this one's juicier than a wet flannel in a Shagaluf foam party. Deyonce's back from their holibobs and gives us the full rundown: sunbeds, MAGA maniacs, French Canadians discovering heat for the first time, and the spiritual journey of all-inclusive rum. Meanwhile, Davina's trying to remember if he’s in 2001 or just stuck in the queue for Bridget Jones 4. We talk sunbed strategy, Stanley Cups, and the exact science of being pretty.Plus: ghost stories (kinda), Bridget Jones nostalgia, towels getting nicked, and an in-depth analysis of hai...2025-04-051h 18
say YES to yourself!Saying YES to Structured Thinking Across Continents with Davina StanleyThe next Say Yes Summit is April 15th & 16th! Join us for just $47.The Say YES Sisterhood is here! Join a vibrant community of women who are embracing their dreams, reclaiming their joy, and living life with intention. Join Say YES Sisterhood today.In this intimate conversation, host Wendy sits down with global nomad, communication strategist, and author Davina Stanley, who takes us on her remarkable journey from teaching in Adelaide to building a life across four continents. With the warmth of old friends catching up, Davina and Wendy explore how...2025-03-051h 04
The PolicyViz PodcastEngage, Elevate, Communicate: Davina Stanley on Crafting Clear Business MessagesIn this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I chat with communication expert Davina Stanley about the power of clear and structured messaging in business communication. Davina shares insights from her books Engage and Elevate, discussing how leaders and teams can improve their communication efficiency through message mapping. She explains how a well-structured message can reduce back-and-forth revisions, build trust, and lead to faster decision-making. Drawing from her diverse career—from teaching kindergarten in Australia to working at McKinsey—Davina emphasizes the importance of outlining, visual hierarchy, and strategic thinking in crafting compelling business messages. Whether it's an email, a pres...2025-03-0539 min
People Strategy ForumDavina Stanley - How To Elevate The Quality Of Your Team’s Reports And PresentationsTired of spending your nights and weekends rewriting your team's reports and presentations? Communication expert Davina Stanley shares her expertise on how to elevate your team's reports and presentations. Leveraging her experience in structured thinking and communication, Davina highlights the importance of clear messaging, strategic framing, and audience understanding. She introduces the RISE framework (Ready, Iterate, Settle, Embed) as a tool for leaders to help their teams create impactful communications without sacrificing time on endless revisions. Tune in to learn how to transform your team's communication and achieve greater impact.Love the show? Subscribe...2025-01-2644 min
The Modern Manager340: Effortlessly Boost Your Writing Skills with This Simple Framework with Davina StanleyHow often do you send an email only to spend hours clarifying it later? Or find yourself rewriting a team member’s work to get it “right”?Mastering written communication–whether in emails, reports, proposals, or Slack messages–is more important than ever given how we collaborate today. Thankfully, today’s guest is here to share the ins and outs of effective writing.Meet Davina Stanley. Davina is the founder of the Clarity First Program, which helps C-suite executives and their teams better engage senior leaders and boards in complex idea...2025-01-1433 min
Productive JoyUnifying Teams and More with Davina StanleyIn this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie dives into her conversation with Devana Stanley about her books, Elevate and Engage, focusing on creating clear messages for leaders. She shares secrets on how to empower team members by understanding their personalities, fostering a safe and logical working environment, and making learning fun and memorable.
She also gives practical strategies for integrating teams after mergers and how to analyze, improve, and move forward effectively.
Dr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adul...2024-11-1310 minProductive JoyClarify your Message with Davina StanleyIn this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie brings you a guest with one of the most impressive resumes you can imagine. Davina Stanley, an author and leadership expert, shares her unique insights on leadership, problem-solving, and communication strategies that save time and enhance productivity.
Growing up in rural Australia and living in various global cities, Davina brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the conversation. She introduces her books, 'Elevate' and 'Engage,' which offer structured communication techniques to help teams and leaders work more effectively. She also shares her personal anecdotes and reflective thoughts...2024-11-1229 min
Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam TorresHelping Clients Find the Breakthrough Ideas Lurking Beneath All The FluffWhat does it take to break through the fluff to get to the gold? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Davina Stanley, Founder of Clarity First Program, explore the Clarity First Program and how it's helping businesses thrive.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/2024-11-0818 min
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style323: Get the Green Light from Senior Execs with THIS 5-Step Leadership Framework that Simplifies Everything ComplexWhat if the secret to keeping senior executives engaged wasn’t about what you say—but how you say it?If you think senior executives have the time or patience to wade through your overly detailed data-packed presentations, think again. They’ll tune out faster than you realize—unless you master the art of crisp, clear, and compelling communication.As a conscientious high performer, you want your ideas to land with impact, not fall flat. Yet, too many meetings and presentations are wasted because leaders like you struggle to cut through the noise and deliver the esse...2024-10-3032 min
Speakers Who Get ResultsClarity Counts: Transforming Communication For Impact With Davina StanleyEffective communication hinges on clarity. Join Elizabeth Bachman as she engages with Davina Stanley in a thought-provoking discussion about the pivotal role of clarity in conveying complex ideas. They explore the challenges professionals encounter in conveying important messages and discuss strategies for simplifying information while preserving its essence. Davina shares insights on synthesizing information to captivate audiences, prioritizing key messages, and streamlining communication processes to save time and reduce workplace stress. Through engaging examples and discussions, Davina provides actionable strategies for enhancing your communication skills and achieving your goals.2024-10-2434 min
Build a Vibrant Culture PodcastElevate: The Art of Clarity in Communication with Davina StanleyThis week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Davina Stanley, author of Elevate: How to Lift the Quality of Thinking in Your Team's Board Papers without Rewriting Them Yourself and Engage: How to Engage Senior Leaders and Boards without Burning Nights and Weekends Iterating on Your Papers. Davina Stanley has been helping executives clarify and convey complex ideas for more than 25 years. You may be thinking, 'What are Board Papers?' Board papers outline key information on the discussion points, decisions and actions required for a bo...2024-10-1642 min
Time to Shine Podcast : Public speaking | Communication skills | Storytelling209. Davina Stanley: Elevate Your Decision-Making Reports and PresentationsDavina Stanley loves the ‘Ah, got it’ that comes when a client finds the breakthrough idea lurking beneath all the fluff. She draws on more than 25 years’ experience when helping leaders and teams to clarify their thinking so they can communicate complex ideas. Davina is author of the books “Elevate” and “Engage.” Elevate Your […]2024-09-0935 min
Time to Shine Podcast : Public speaking | Communication skills | Storytelling209. Davina Stanley: Elevate Your Decision-Making Reports and PresentationsDavina Stanley loves the ‘Ah, got it’ that comes when a client finds the breakthrough idea lurking beneath all the fluff. She draws on more than 25 years’ experience when helping leaders and teams to clarify their thinking so they can communicate complex ideas. Davina is author of the books “Elevate” and “Engage.” Elevate Your […]2024-09-0935 min
The Leadership HabitElevate Your Written Communication with Davina StanleyIn a recent episode of The Leadership Habit podcast, Jenn DeWall sat down with communication expert Davina Stanley to discuss how leaders can elevate their communication skills. For 25+ years, Davina has advised thousands of executives from some of the world’s largest companies, including Meta, KPMG, and Mercer. She has helped clients from nearly all […]
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IDEAS+LEADERS204. Clear Executive Communication - Davina StanleyIn the episode 204 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Davina Stanley about the clarity in executive communications.
Davina has advised thousands of executives from some of the world's largest companies, including Meta, KPMG, and Mercer.
She has helped clients from nearly all industries for clients in Australia, Asia-Pacific, the US, and UK to communicate complex ideas extremely clearly and quickly, ideally within 30 seconds.
She is the Founder of Clarity First Program, which helps C-suite executives and their teams to better engage senior leaders and Boards in complex ideas.
You...2024-07-2931 min
Speak With PeopleHow Executives Can Navigate Communication Traps for Success ft. Davina Stanley | Episode 138What are the biggest communication traps that leaders face today? Are they different for executive leaders or are they amplified because of the additional responsibility? What can leaders do to avoid those traps and succeed?
We’re sitting down with Davina Stanley on this episode of the Speak with People podcast to uncover the biggest communication traps facing executives today and strategies to evade them. Drawing from their wealth of experience, we dive into real-world scenarios, dissecting common pitfalls that hinder effective communication at the executive level. From misaligned messaging to navigating complex organizational dynamics, Davina offers act...2024-07-0545 min
Leaders Of Transformation492: How to Win Over Senior Leaders and Boards with Davina StanleyHow do we improve our communication with senior leaders and boards? In this practical episode, we’re joined by Davina Stanley, communication expert and founder of the Clarity First Program, who brings deep expertise in enhancing communication for c-suite executives. Davina shares her journey from consulting at McKinsey to developing her unique program that trains leaders and their teams to craft clear, strategic communications tailored to the expectations of senior leaders and boards. Discover how Davina's approach helps leaders avoid common pitfalls in business communication, optimize their strategic messaging, and significantly reduce the burden of re...2024-05-0735 minLeaders Of Transformation492: How to Win Over Senior Leaders and Boards with Davina StanleyHow do we improve our communication with senior leaders and boards? In this practical episode, we’re joined by Davina Stanley, communication expert and founder of the Clarity First Program, who brings deep expertise in enhancing communication for c-suite executives. Davina shares her journey from consulting at McKinsey to developing her unique program that trains leaders and their teams to craft clear, strategic communications tailored to the expectations of senior leaders and boards. Discover how Davina's approach helps leaders avoid common pitfalls in business communication, optimize their strategic messaging, and significantly reduce the burden of re...2024-05-0735 minCutting ThroughE11 - Introducing my 2 new books: Elevate and Engage with Dan MussonDan and I talk about how my new books, Elevate and Engage, help teams collaborate to better engage senior leaders and Boards.Learn more: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/books2024-04-2539 minCutting ThroughE10 - Alexa Chilcutt - How to make your presentation butterflies fly in formationHaving conversations is a natural and often delightful part of work and life. Yet making formal presentations can give even seasoned presenters butterflies. What if you could merge the two? Dr Alexa Chilcutt shares practical ideas for doing just that. Visit https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast for more.2024-04-0539 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Davina StanleyYour Bio and Social Media links: Website: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davinastanley/?originalSubdomain=au
Book: http://www.elevatetoengage.com
Davina Stanley is a business communication expert. For 25+ years, Davina has advised thousands of executives from some of the world's largest companies, including Meta, KPMG, and Mercer. She has helped clients from nearly all industries in Australia, Asia-Pacific, the US, and the UK communicate complex ideas extremely clearly and quickly, ideally within 30 seconds.
She founded the Clarity First Program, which helps C-suite executives and teams better engage senior leaders and...2024-02-1225 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastQFF: Revitalizing communication in small businesses: The Clarity First Program achieves significant success in revolutionizing messaging, heralding a new era of transformative communication. (Davina Stanley)In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business. Welcome to the "Grow a Small Business" podcast with your host, Rob Cameron. In this episode, Rob interviews Davina Stanley from Clarity First Program based in Washington, United States. In today's podcast Davina Stanley, founder of Clarity First Program, specializes in communication strategy, offering insights into crafting concise, effective messages. Her expertise lies in helping individuals and businesses clarify complex id...2024-01-1120 min
Strap on your BootsZero to CEO: How to distill messages that engage VC partners with Davina StanleyJoin me for an insightful episode of Zero to CEO featuring Business Communication Expert Davina Stanley, as we explore the art of message distillation and its impact on senior leaders, boards, and VC partners. Discover valuable strategies to enhance your communication skills, including the importance of speed in reading, insights into the human brain, and the role of effective editing tools. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the world of startup growth hacking and provide you with the knowledge to transform your approach to decision-making and communication. Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion that’s sure t...2023-12-1815 min
Maximize Your InfluenceEpisode 487 - Quickly Simplify Your Message - Davina Stanley InterviewHave you noticed the dramatic changes in presentations, communication, and training? The focus used to be on education. The latest research reveals that we need to spend more time grabbing your audience’s attention and maintaining their interest. Creating and delivering persuasive presentations can be challenging. Anyone can inform, but is it influential? Does your message have an impact? Is it too complicated? Join us for this week’s podcast on Quickly Simplify Your Message - Davina Stanley Interview. Discover how to simplify, improve, and deliver a clear and concise message. PS Lifetime...2023-10-2622 min
Unleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional536. Davina Stanley, Elevating the Quality of Business PresentationsShow Notes Davina Stanley, a consultant and author, has recently published the book Elevate: How to Lift the Quality of Thinking in Your Team's Board Papers without Rewriting them yourself. She spent 15 years at McKinsey and coached consultants for 15 years. Her core work involves understanding the stakeholder environment and structuring messages based on the Minto pyramid principle. She brings her public relations and communications background, McKinsey Consulting experience, and her original background as a kindergarten teacher together to help people engage senior leaders and boards. ClarityFirst Communication Program Davina works with mid to...2023-10-0937 minCutting ThroughE9 - Lisa Carlin - Practical strategies and case studies to help you turbo charge your transformationSeventy plus percent of transformations fail says McKinsey and Harvard Business School and yet Lisa Carlin has a 96 percent strike rate.What’s her secret?Lisa share her top 3 ingredients for making transformations work and offers some resources to Cutting Through listeners, download them here: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/e9-post2023-07-2759 minCutting ThroughE8 - Adam Bennett - Communicating during great changeAdam shares his experience in engaging a largely paper-based organisation as it digitised its operations.Learn more at https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast2023-05-1753 minCutting ThroughE7 - Cerise Uden - How to hit the ground running in a big new roleCerise explains how she prepares for a new role where she needs to engage senior decision makers from Day 1.Learn more >> https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast2023-04-2659 minCutting ThroughE6 - Carolyn Noumertzis - How to help a senior leader come back from a misstepAlongside plenty of other wisdom, Carolyn shares a case study where she needed to help a CFO back-track sending an important but potentially damaging email.Learn more >> https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast2023-03-2934 minCutting ThroughE5 - Daniel Musson - A Case Study in Digital TransformationDan explains the difference between transformation and change, sharing deep experience in helping top brands gain maximum value from their digital transformation efforts.Learn more here>> https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast2023-03-081h 02Cutting ThroughE4 - Kerry Butler - Helping leaders 'shift testing left' to derisk projectsKerry shares how he engages senior leaders in 'shifting their focus to the left' to prevent problems and smooth out project delivery. It turns out that software testing is a surprisingly creative and fun thing to do.Learn more here: https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast2023-02-1732 min
GearboiiisAflevering 24 - LCD Soundsystem (deel 2)[Joeri, Roy, Darek en Stanley]
Deze podcast is een ode aan onze mixer Roy. Een echte vakman. Een ware vaktopper. Een levende legende bekend van die after in Los Angeles met Marilyn Manson. Van zijn stagetijd bij Tame Impala in Perth. Zijn samenwerking met Sir Elton fokking John. Zijn vakkennis over welke Synthesizers Queen het beste kon gebruiken in 1982 tijdens het album Hot Space. Roy is op alle London Callings geweest waar alle groten der aarde ooit voor het eerst in Amsterdam optraden. Nodig als tourmanager voor Davina Michelle? Hij helpt haar uit de brand! Of dat...2023-01-291h 20Cutting ThroughE3 - Damien Woods - Baking Learning & Growth into BAUDamien discusses his strategy for engaging 7 Eleven in a new Agile-aligned learning strategy.He shares his experience in engaging the leadership as well as the organisation in this new approach to learning and growth. This includesHow Agile offers natural opportunities to ‘bake learning in' to the BAU operating rhythm (which you can do even if you are not adopting Agile ways of working)How to engage up, down and sideways to be confident your idea is ‘sold' before you pitch itHow he demonstrates the business value of learningFor more information, visit https://clarityfirstprogram.com...2023-01-1344 minCutting ThroughE2 - Richard Medcalf - Making time for strategyIn this episode Richard and I talk about cutting through in new ways.We look at ‘cutting through' with barriers in both our minds and our diaries so we have time for things that matter, including thinking about our communication. Visit https://clarityfirstprogram.com/podcast for more 2022-11-2918 min
The B2B BRAND180 Podcast with Linda FanarasHow to Effectively Communicate Organizational Decisions, Strategies and Results, With Davina StanleyLinda speaks with Davina Stanley, author and consultant, on how to effectively communicate organizational decisions, strategies and results. Davina draws on more than 25 years’ experience helping leaders and teams to clarify their thinking so they can communicate complex ideas. Thanks for listening to the B2B BRAND180 Strategy podcast with Linda Fanaras, CEO/Strategist at Millennium Agency.Linda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindafanaras/Millennium Agency: Brand Strategy | Marketing | Web Design: https://mill.agencyYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mill.agency/Linda's Books: Claim Your White Spac...2022-11-2923 minCutting ThroughE1 - Anthony Wilson - Risk ManagementAnthony Wilson shares 30+ years' experience in engaging others in risk management.His biggest challenge is to encourage leaders and others involved in managing risk to move away from a 'once and done' approach.He is convinced there is enormous business value in seeing risk management as change management.For free show notes downloads and extra resources from this Podcast episode, click here >>2022-11-1142 minCutting ThroughE0 - Welcome to Cutting ThroughIf you are an expert who needs to persuade others who do not share your technical background, this podcast is for you.One of my biggest frustrations is seeing people with great ideas not get the traction they should.I invite you to meet an incredible group of experts. They share how they have engaged ‘outsiders' in complex ideas. This could be others at the top, their peers, direct reports, anyone who does not share their technical expertise.2022-11-1102 min
Investing for LifeDavina Stanley, Co-author of The So What StrategyIn this episode of the Investing for Life podcast, host Douglas Isles interviews a guest who has had one of the more unique life journeys. It started on an 800-acre potato farm on the Victorian border, before continuing in Adelaide as a teacher, up to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong with McKinsey and – at one point – across four countries in 12 months with two children under three. Today, Davina Stanley is the co-author of The So What Strategy: a book she wrote based on over 25 years’ experience helping professionals clarify and communicate complex ideas. So, what...2022-10-1836 min
Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael DouglasSERIES 8: Episode 4 - 500 Days of Summer, Menopausing, Genius Lyrics, Deborah James, The OfferThere’s a surprise for you in this episode. An extremely extra special guest. Who is it, you ask? All will be revealed. As per usual, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast.500 Days of Summer - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1022603/My Last Five Girlfriends - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1050002/New Girl - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1826940/16 Personalities - https://www.16personalities.com/Anima - https://laptiteusine.fr/Menopausing - https://www.waterstones.com/book/menopausing/davina-mccall/9780008518486...2022-09-2356 min
Mastering Risk Management PodcastMRM - Episode 48: Davina StanleyOne of the core competencies for a successful risk executive is the ability to communicate - regularly, effectively and concisely.My guest on this episode, Davina Stanley - Managing Director of Clarity Thought Partners, is an expert at getting cut through no matter who is the target audience for you communication.Having taken part in Davina's training myself, I can attest to its effectiveness and practicality. This is an investment that all risk managers should make in themselves and their teams.A catch cry of the program is 'anyone can make the simple...2022-07-1338 min
Decode Your Burnout (formerly Optimize Your Life)Davina Stanley: Debunking the Myths of What it Takes to Be an Amazing Business CommunicatorAre you spending your nights and weekends organizing your reports for work? Do you constantly have to edit what you write because you’re not getting the responsiveness that you want? Are you feeling frustrated, bitter, or are you starting to lose confidence in yourself because you’re not getting the decisions you want? Certainly, this is not only keeping you from being able to unplug and reboot, but it’s putting you at risk for burnout and it can stall your career. But luckily, there is a simple turnaround for this tha...2022-05-1024 min
GrowCFO Show#56 The 5 Biggest Communication Traps with Davina StanleyKevin Appleby is joined by Clarity First Founder, Davina Stanley, to discuss the 5 biggest communication traps. Davina goes into these in detail and how we can avoid falling into them.
1. Assume that shorter is always better
Shorter text is not always faster to read. It is important to recognise that a shorter piece of writing may actually be more complicated to understand. It can take the audience longer to grasp the meaning and join the dots. Laying something out in clear steps may involve using more words. However, this approach will be quicker to digest. Delivering a logical clear message that is...2021-10-2833 min
Petty Little ThingsEP 38 Kings & Queens KiKi Feat. Phil T & Stanley KnifeThe Guys and Gals Reminisce about their similar drag beginnings in Dublin, How The scene has changed and also Their shared experiences with Gender throughout their lives...Also our hot topics what's going on in the world and of course our Rotters of the Week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-141h 11
Matters.com PresentsBalancing Communication and Time, with Davina StanleyWait... Don't send another work email until you listen to this podcast.Russ Catanach interviews Davina Stanley Communication Strategist and Coach of Clarity First Program on communicating the right message to the right people in the right way.In association with Flevy.com - Marketplace for Business Best Practices, where you can download Davina's comprehensive communication course.What factors should you consider in determining how much time composing a specific work email? How can you reduce the time and resources your colleagues spend consuming the emails you send?2021-07-2118 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS5E6: From Ideas to Impact: How to collaborate on a piece of communication without playing red pen ping-pongIn this conversation, you’ll learn: How to stop the discussion wandering off topicHow to push everyone to think hard and distil a powerful messageHow to encourage participants to say what they really thinkResources/sources mentioned:The Clarity First Program (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Discover Davina Stanley's free resources (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/free-resources/)Don't forget to register and access Davina's free course on How to Communicate with Impact (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/impact-podcast)For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season5episode62021-07-1429 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS5E5: From Ideas to Impact: How to get the information you need to prepare powerful communicationsIn this conversation, you’ll learn: The risks of "mis-targeting" your presentations and communicationsThe "3Ts" - Telepathy, Triangulation and Timing - and how to employ these to best effectThe internal mindset game that can completely derail your impact - and the way to overcome thatResources/sources mentioned:The Clarity First ProgramThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Davina Stanley's free resourcesDon't forget to register and access Davina's free course on How to Communicate with Impact (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/impact-podcast)For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season5episode52021-07-0722 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS5E4: From Ideas to Impact: Thinking top down to boost your impact when communicatingIn this conversation, you’ll learn: What top-down thinking is all aboutHow to use it to create perspective and directionHow you can range through your thinking hierarchy to deliver powerful communicationResources/sources mentioned:The Clarity First ProgramThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Davina Stanley's free resourcesDon't forget to register and access Davina's free course on How to Communicate with Impact For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season5episode42021-06-3025 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS5E3: From Ideas to Impact: Delivering communication is actually easyYou'll learn:- Why focusing on the document first is a big risk- The 'one page' discipline and why switching medium is so effective- Why polishing your delivery style isn't particularly importantResources/sources mentioned:The Clarity First Program (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/)The Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page (https://xquadrant.com/podcast/)Discover Davina Stanley's free resources (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/free-resources/)Don't forget to register and access Davina's free course on How to Communicate with Impact (https://clarityfirstprogram.com/impact-podcast)For full show notes, head to https://x...2021-06-2321 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS5E2: From Ideas to Impact: How to communicate insight vs informationIn this conversation, you’ll learn: - Why organising information into categories is not enough- What do instead of describing what the data says- How to move beyond synthesis to InsightResources/sources mentioned:The Clarity First ProgramThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home page Discover Davina Stanley's free resources Don't forget to register and access Davina's free course on How to Communicate with Impact For full show notes, head to https://xquadrant.com/season5episode22021-06-1622 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS5E1: From Ideas to Impact: Common traps when communicatingIn this conversation, you’ll learn:- 3 common communication traps that don’t do justice to you, your data or your audience- What we need to know about how our brains affect both how we create and consume communication- How to "burn your own calories" if you want your audience to engage in your messageResources/sources mentioned:The Clarity First ProgramThe Impact Multiplier CEO Podcast home pageDiscover Davina Stanley's free resourcesDon't forget to register and access Davina's free course on How to Communicate with Impact For full s...2021-06-0922 min
The Merilyn Show74. The problem with online communication - with author Davina StanleyDavina Stanley is author of the book 'The So What Strategy' and creator of the Clarity First Program. We talk frankly about the problems that corporates and entrepreneurs face in communications, working from home offices and pivoting from offline meetings to online during the Coronavirus lockdown. Davina story is fascinating - from kindergarten teacher to McKinsey communication specialist, she's been helping smart people all over the world to clarify and communicate complex ideas for the past 20+ years.To connect with Davina and sign up for her free clarity program, please go to the show notes at ...2020-03-1554 min