138 - The Essential Communication Skills for Future Global Leaders

Communication is your most powerful tool as a leader. It’s how you share your vision, engage your team, influence decisions, and build your personal brand. From one-to-one conversations to addressing large audiences, your communication style shapes your leadership presence and determines your career trajectory.

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the communication skills that are essential for today’s and tomorrow’s global leaders. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or stepping up into leadership, mastering these skills is the key to maximising your impact through the way you communicate, with the opportunity to accelerate your career.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Structure and articulate your ideas with clarity, ensuring your message lands exactly as intended.

• Handle challenging conversations, from conflict resolution to giving and receiving feedback.

• The importance of connection and cultural intelligence in building trust and collaboration across your team.

• Communicating with confidence, especially during times of transition or uncertainty.

Key reflection questions for you:

• Which of these communication skills - clarity, challenging conversations, connection, and confidence - is your current strength?

• Where do you see your biggest development opportunity in leadership communication?

• What is your next step to enhance your communication skills and grow your leadership impact?