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July 22, 2025 24 mins
Anneli Blundell is a communication dynamo. In this fast-paced, insight-packed episode, she shares the hidden traps of everyday communication and how to fix them. From busy brain syndrome to prompt hygiene in AI, you’ll walk away with tools to speak clearly, structure your message, and increase your influence - whether you’re giving feedback, writing emails, or leading a team. If you lead people, you need to hear this. Experience our episodes in a whole new way and watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [1:12] How Anneli helps teams get heard, and why being a natural communicator isn’t required. [2:17] Simple, structured, stakeholder-focused: her 3-part framework for effective communication. [3:03] Why jumbled speech means jumbled thinking, and how to fix it. [4:04] Common communication traps: unclear asks, too much or too little detail. [4:48] Why saying “but” can sabotage your message, and what to say instead. [5:57] Introducing busy brain syndrome - and how to navigate it in conversation. [7:43] The power of written structure applied to spoken communication. [9:20] Why white space helps us think, and how to replicate it in your voice. [11:04] What prompt engineering for AI has in common with talking to humans. [12:37] Why asking great questions can make you a better leader - and human. [13:45] The most common mistake managers make when giving directions. [15:17] The rule Anneli uses to spot lazy communication in emails. [16:14] The art of giving gentle feedback without raising defensiveness. [17:57] “What did you prioritise instead?” - a better way to open performance chats. [19:28] How Anneli’s early career shaped her passion for communication authority. [21:15] Intentional communication isn’t optional - it’s leadership. [22:01] How to connect with Anneli and bring her work into your organisation. CONTACT ANNELI BLUNDELL https://anneliblundell.com/ Online Program: https://www.anneliblundell.com.au/effective-communication-program ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/⁠⁠⁠⁠ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ninasunday.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn ⁠HERE⁠ To subscribe to Nina Sunday's blog go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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