Helen Percival is a RADA trained actor with over a decade of experience as a broadcast journalist. She has worked for The Guardian, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg and as a news anchor for France 24. As a professional actor, she has worked in theatre, film and TV and understands the importance of harnessing the body, breath and voice to deliver messages with authenticity and power. Coupling her experience in journalism and acting, she carries out C-Suite level media training in London and Paris.

Helen and I had a great conversation about how to be a powerful communicator with the way you engage your body, breath and voice. She shared her insights into why and how to warm up ahead of a public speaking engagement, and build awareness of how to manage your body, breath and voice while presenting, including any nerves.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why is it important to think about our voice, body and breath when preparing for public speaking
• Practical body and breath warm up exercises before you go on stage/ live
• Managing nerves when presenting and public speaking
• The impact of body language when you speak
• How your body language broadcasts to your audience
• The cultural nuances of body language
• How to manage the fear of speaking to camera: tips from TV journalism

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s individual communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cross-cultural training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Find about more about Helen Percival: https://sequentially.co.uk/
• Connect with Helen Percival on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-percival-28495a20/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights/
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com/
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/

Lisa is a highly experienced communication skills coach, who hosts a Walk and Talk group in Singapore which has blossomed into a thriving weekly morning Walk & Talk community, boasting over 100 "Walkers & Talkers". This group offers a refreshing departure from traditional indoor networking events and fosters meaningful connections in nature.

We had a fascinating discussion about why connection and conversation are so challenging today, how Lisa is using walk & talk to go beyond the small talk and coffee to act as a catalyst for conversation and deeper connection, plus how to be intentional to create space for connection in team meetings.

Lisa has been based in Singapore since 2009 and was a training consultant at the British Council Professional Development Centre for 11 years before starting SIXCOMMS. The Six Cs in SIXCOMMS represent Lisa's core belief in the six essential elements of becoming a proficient communicator: Connection, Curiosity, Compassion, Clarity, Customization, and Consistency. These principles underpin her approach to helping professionals unlock their full communication potential. She hosts The SIXCOMMS Podcast to explore these Six Cs in more depth with her global guests.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why connection and conversation are so challenging today
• Going beyond the small talk and coffee
• Talking together to stimulate deeper connection
• Designing conversations for teams in outside spaces
• Being intentional to create space for connection in team meetings
• How to support introverts to nurture their ideas and contribute
• Practical ways for introverts to develop their confidence to speak up and share
• Ideas for leaders to cultivate meaningful connection with their people in virtual teams

Resources:

• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s team communication and cross-cultural training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers/
• Discover Victoria Rennoldson’s individual communication coaching: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals/
• Find Victoria Rennoldson online: https://culturecuppa.com/
• Connect with Victoria Rennoldson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Find about more about Lisa Partridge: https://www.sixcomms.org/
• Connect with Lisa Partridge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasing/
• Connect with Lisa PArtridge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixcommslisa/
• If you're in Singapore, sign up to join Lisa for a Walk & Talk: https://www.sixcomms.org/upcomingevents/
• If you'd like to start a podcast, Lisa offers a 6-week coaching program, more details can be found on her website: https://www.sixcomms.org/services/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights/
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson/
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com/
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com/

No.

A small word. Loaded with meaning, nuance and connotation.

Is it easy for you to say ‘No’?

I was asked recently at a workshop about how to say ‘no’ assertively and confidently, without sounding aggressive or being perceived negatively, and I know this topic is on the mind of many of you.

Today we talk about saying no assertively so you can establish your boundaries. This is for you, if you are the person who usually says yes. Especially when you mean no.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How does it make us feel to say no?
• Start with your boundaries- what is a red line for you?
• What’s the power dynamic in the relationship?
• How to say no assertively
• What to say
• How to say it

Resources:

• If you know you need help to be assertive and say no more, then let’s meet for a discovery call, so I can share how I can support you with my coaching. Book your time here: https://culturecuppa.com/contact/
• Listen to Ep.050, Exploring your Cultural Values, part 1: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/exploring-your-cultural-values-part-1/
• Listen to Ep.051, Exploring your Cultural Values, part 2: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/exploring-your-cultural-values-part-2/
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: victoria@culturecuppa.com
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com