Your Intended Message
The podcast about Effective Communication in Business Better communication skills will advance your career and business. Are you ready to enhance your understanding and results from better communication? Listen and learn how to deliver Your Intended Message. Are you willing to cross-examine communication from various perspectives? Would you like to deliver your intended message more effectively? Listen to Your Intended Message to gain a powerful advantage in your ability to convey your message to your audience, team, clients or marketplace. Learn from the mistakes and success of communication experts from around the world from different scenarios. The better communicator has the competitive advantage. Imagine what that means to you when you improve the success of your next conversation, presentation or message. Your Host - George Torok https://yourintendedmessage.com/
Episodes
Episode 321 (Dave is based in Florida) (repeat of #40)
In this conversation with Dave Bricker we explore:
- how stories connect speakers with audiences
- why every business story must involve people
- how personal experiences become audience metaphors
- when fictional stories can deliver honest lessons
- how leaders can use stories to address ...
Episode 320 (Weston is based in North Carolina)
In this conversation with Weston Lyon, we explore:
- why a business owner might write a book
- how authorship changes the way prospects perceive you
- why a book needs to solve a specific problem
- the connection between your audience and your topic
- how writing sharpens your thinking
- why your book...
Episode 319 (Featuring host George Torok)
In this episode we explore:
- why appearing confident can matter more than feeling confident
- how the audience judges confidence
- why anxiety doesn't need to ruin your presentation
- how focusing on the audience reduces focus on yourself
- why the messenger affects acceptance of th...
Episode 318 (Mark is based in Toronto) Repeat of episode 167
In this conversation with Mark Ellwood we explore:
- why meetings should lead to decisions and action
- the responsibility of every meeting participant
- how to bring a wandering discussion back on track
- why different perspectives make meetings both difficult and...
Episode 317 (Daniel is based in Florida) Repeat of episode 203
In this conversation with Daniel Den we explore:
- why being slightly different might leave you looking like everybody else
- how copycat competitors can destroy a temporary advantage
- the danger of building a me-too business
- how to stack differences that become dif...
Episode 316 (Gary is based in North Carolina) Repeat of 172
In this conversation with Gary Simonds we explore:
- why techni
- cal language often creates communication barriers
- translating expertise into everyday language
- using analogies to simplify complex ideas
- creating imagery that audiences remember
- asking listeners what they already...
Episode 315 (Solo show featuring George Torok)
In this Episode we explore:
- why silence is a powerful communication tool
- how pauses project confidence
- capturing attention before speaking
- building anticipation with strategic silence
- adding drama to stories
- giving audiences time to think
- allowing laughter to happen naturally
- answeri...
Episode 314 (Bruce is based in near Seattle) (repeat of #171)
In this episode we explore:
- why inconsistent messaging hurts sales
- identifying the right buyer before crafting the story
- the difference between users and decision makers
- naming problems in memorable language
- helping buyers recognize hidden problems
- quantifying...
Episode 313 (Solo show featuring George Torok)
In this episode we explore:
- why your whole message includes more than the words you intend to send
- four reasons your intended message might not get through
- why clarity in your head does not guarantee clarity for the listener
- how beliefs and past experiences filter what people hear ...
Episode 312 (Michael is based in Ontario, Canada, repeat of #162)
In this conversation with Michael Grochmal we explore:
- why every organization already has a culture
- the difference between intentional and accidental culture
- how everyday behaviors define organizational values
- building customer service into company culture
- r...
Episode 311 (repeat of #134, Liz is based in L.A.)
In this conversation with Liz Danziger we explore:
- why writing begins with thinking
- defining your purpose before writing
- identifying the reader's priorities
- choosing the right communication medium
- avoiding emotional emails
- writing persuasive business messages
- reducing email length
- placing ...
Episode 310 (Scott is based in New York City)
In this conversation with Scott Mason we explored:
- how charisma can be developed rather than inherited
- why Greek mythology still offers practical leadership lessons
- using mythological avatars as personal development tools
- the connection between ethics and influence
- how leaders ...
Episode 309 (Sunil is based in London, Ontario)
In this conversation with Sunil Godse we explored:
- the science behind intuition and decision-making
- how intuition operates through the subconscious mind
- why trust is essential for business success
- the connection between intuition and leadership
- recognizing personal...
Episode 308 (Gary is based in Florida)
In this converation with Gary Garth we explored:
- why sales and marketing frequently become disconnected
- the danger of measuring different goals within the same company
- how shared revenue targets improve collaboration
- the value of placing sales and marketing teams closer together
- using customer objections...
Episode 307 (Hasan is based in Munich, Germany) Repeat of the popular episode 146
In this conversation with Hasan Ibne Akram we explore:
- why technical experts often struggle to communicate with executives and investors
- the concept of the T-shaped engineer and why it is rare
- how storytelling simplifies complex technical ideas
- us...
Episode 306 (Larry is based in Chicago) This is a repeat of the poplular episode 131.
In this conversation with Larry Kaufman, we explore:
- networking beyond exchanging business cards
- how networking, connecting and giving work together
- the difference between inner-circle and outer-circle relationships
- why giving c...
Episode 305 (Jim is based in Long Island New York) This is a repeat of the popular episode 233.
In this coversation with Jim Rowe we explore:
- why writing is one of the strongest tools for improving critical thinking
- how weak communication skills reduce workplace productivity
- why many graduates are unprepared for executive comm...
Episode 304 (This is a repeat of the popular episode #97. Fredrik is based in Sweden and now lives on his Ideas Island. It's no longer available for your free vacation.)
In this conversation with Fredrik Haren we explore:
- how speakers discover the deeper meaning behind their message
- why an inner theme creates stronger resonance wi...
Episode 303 (Jackie is based in Michigan. Cheri is based in North Carolina)
In this conversation with Jackie Stavors & Cheri Torres we explore:
- the conversations we have with ourselves before we speak to others
- the difference between appreciative and depreciative thinking
- how pausing and breathing can interrupt defensive reactions
- why cu...
Episode 302 (Brad is based in California)
In this conversation with Brad Yates we explore:
- how stress shapes behavior, decisions, and success
- why people unknowingly avoid opportunities
- how emotional freedom techniques (EFT) work
- the connection between stress and self-sabotage
- how fear of judgment blocks communication
- why thinking alone cannot resolve st...
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