The Vital Communicator

TechSmith's Matthew Pierce is no stranger to using powerful visuals to connect with this audience, and in this interview, he shares how presenters can benefit from thinking like an artist. He reveals the most common mistakes people make when designing visual aids, the best way to incorporate videos into your presentation, and how to translate complex ideas into simple imagery.

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Jim Gibney, VP of Global Compliance Operations at Regeneron, shares how great communication skills have helped him advance his career in the pharma industry. He reveals the crucial role social awareness plays in field call success, and how sales reps can navigate the tension that comes with worrying about staying compliant.

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Tommy sits down with leadership development experts Dan Cashman and Yaakov Klein to discuss the importance of (and barriers to) effective communication in healthcare. Dan and Yaakov reveal how they've helped clients in the clinical world tackle their industry's unique leadership challenges, and what actions healthcare professionals can take to maintain productive teamwork in high-stakes situations.

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Nobody likes conflict, and our first instinct is often to avoid it, even when we shouldn't. In this episode, Tommy shares how sometimes, avoidance can actually be the correct conflict handling strategy - as long as you know when to use it. When you use avoidance in the wrong situations, the conflict risks getting much worse.

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A great message delivered poorly is as unsuccessful as a weak message delivered well. When we think of what makes a great presenter, we often jump to the platform skills, but knowing how to combine great delivery with a powerful message is the true key to presentation success. Join Tommy as he talks about his book, The Power of Presentation, and shares how his formative experiences as a Broadway actor taught him the importance of e...

As organizations get flatter and more project-oriented, the agile framework that once dominated corporate IT departments is getting phased out. Now IT professionals need to work in smaller teams where self-leadership is more important than ever. In this episode, Tommy and training expert David Mantica explore how the IT industry has changed, where it’s heading, and what skills you can develop to stay ahead of the changing tide. 

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What do you do when your big presentation to a room full of senior executives goes completely off the rails? In this episode of The Vital Communicator, Jim Phelan, a seasoned leader from Merck with decades of executive presentation experience, shares a career-defining moment when everything that could go wrong, did—and how he turned it into an unexpected triumph. Jim shares invaluable insights on staying composed under pressure, us...

In the first-ever episode of The Vital Communicator, Tommy Re shares three reasons why communication is the most important skill you can develop to meet your professional goals. 

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For daily communication tips and podcast updates, follow Tommy Re and Vital Communication on LinkedIn. You can also watch the recorded episodes at Tommy's YouTube channel.

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