How to Communicate for Comprehension – Dionne Mejer

Revenue By Design Effective communication is more than just exchanging words—it's about ensuring those words are understood and acted upon. In our fast-paced world, the ability to communicate for comprehension is a crucial skill that fosters clarity and connection. This talk will explore the art and science of impactful communication, offering practical strategies to enhance understanding in both personal and professional interactions. **Why is this important? ** In both our personal and professional lives, misunderstandings can lead to conflict, inefficiency, and frustration. When we communicate for comprehension, we bridge gaps in understanding, leading to better collaboration, stronger relationships, and more effective problem-solving. By prioritizing clear communication, we can transform our interactions, ensuring that our messages are received as intended. **RbD Exercise: Annual Planning and Personal Professional Purpose Statement** As part of this talk, participants walk through the Revenue by Design (RbD) exercise, focusing on annual planning and crafting a personal professional purpose statement. This exercise is designed to provide clarity and direction for the year ahead, aligning personal and professional goals with one's core values and aspirations. During the annual planning segment, participants will: 1. Reflect on the past year, identifying successes, challenges, and lessons learned. 2. Set clear, achievable goals for the upcoming year, both professionally and personally. 3. Develop a detailed action plan to reach these goals, ensuring accountability and progress. In the personal professional purpose statement segment, participants will: 1. Articulate their core values and how they align with their professional aspirations. 2. Define their unique strengths and how they can be leveraged in their career. 3. Craft a concise purpose statement that serves as a guiding principle for their professional journey. **Outcome** By completing these activities, participants will gain clarity on their goals, enhance their self-awareness, and foster a deeper understanding of others. They will leave equipped with the tools to communicate more effectively, see the perspectives of those they interact with, and build stronger, more meaningful connections. A 25+-year Sales veteran and executive, Dionne leverages her superpower of a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser to inspire leaders and professionals how to Lead with Soul™! As the Founder of RbD, Dionne works with organizations to transform their mindset and skillset to create stronger team environments. She does this through coaching, speaking and facilitating workshops delivering insight and learnings from 25+ years of experience. She’s helped organizations create and deploy programs that shape teams to be Agile, Fast, Flexible, Fluid, and Successful! She’s the author of “The Stepped Approach” and a highly sought after speaker. [e-mail] https://rbd-advisory.com/home-6110 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnemejer/   ~ More About Revenue By Design ~ Revenue by Design, led by Dionne Mejer, is more than just a consulting, coaching, and advisory firm—it’s a movement dedicated to helping sales professionals and leaders achieve lasting success. With over 25 years of experience in sales, tech, professional services, and coaching, Dionne has built a reputation for bringing people, processes, and technology together in a way that drives unapologetic success. In addition to leading RbD, she spearheads a prestigious consortium of companies and leaders who share a commitment to excellence. Now, as we step into our Decade of Destiny, we invite you to be part of a powerful movement—1 million revenue professionals taking ownership of their craft, their clients, and their future. [e-mail] https://rbd-advisory.com/ Sponsors   BDR.ai  https://www.bdr.ai/   Open Forge AI  https://www.openforge.ai/       To get more of Revenue By Design, be sure to visit