If you like the practical communication tips I share in my newsletter each week, here’s a bonus: four people I genuinely recommend for clear, useful advice on workplace communication.
Think of this as your “communication skills shortcut” — follow a few of these and you’ll pick up ideas you can use immediately in emails, meetings, presentations, and tricky conversations.
1) Jeremy Connell-Waite
If you haven’t already heard about Jeremy you are in for a real treat! Jeremy is the guy in charge of better storytelling at IBM. He breaks down famous talks to show why they work and has provided more valuable content than anyone else I know … seriously, he gives practically everything away for free. If you’re looking for a speech writing masterclass, check out Jeremy.
Find out more about Jeremy’s stuff here: https://www.betterstories.org/home
Follow him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypaulwaite/
2) Susie Ashfield
Susie has advice for just about any public speaking situation you can imagine – and it’s good advice! She’s making a scary thing less scary and her short videos are both practical and entertaining.
Find out more about Susie here: https://susieashfield.com/
Follow her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannahashfield/
3) David Pullan
David is a top-notch guide for brevity and storytelling at work. His core method is “The DNA of Engagement” and, like me, he loves to write short, practical books that help you communicate better at work.
Find out more about David here: https://www.thestoryspotters.com/
Follow him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pullan-thestoryspotters/
4) Joel Schwartzberg
Joel is the king of getting to the point – he literally wrote the book on it! His methods help you create clear and concise messages for pitches, presentations, and more. Great for anyone who wants to improve how they deliver information at work.
Find out more about Joel here: https://www.joelschwartzberg.net/
Follow him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelschwartzberg/
If you follow just one of these people this week, you’ll improve your communication without even trying.
And if you’d like, get in touch and tell me: which communication situation is frustrating you at work right now?
(Emails? Status updates? Meetings? Executive communication?) I will reply with advice about how to reduce the frustration.
All the best,
Chris Fenning
