Podcasts · Business

The Art of Communication

Robin Kermode and Sian Hansen

51 episodes · in order

This fun podcast series is for anyone who has to deliver a message, tell a story or speak to another human being. Robin Kermode and Sian Hansen cover all aspects of how you connect with everyone you meet - whether you're giving a speech, running a meeting or simply talking with friends. Our Communication Experts series includes experts in many different fields: TV and radio presenters, politicians, auctioneers, writers, professors, lawyers, film directors, actors, art dealers, photographers and designers etc. Everyone will be an expert in communicating with their audience in their particular medium. Robin Kermode, is an actor, best-selling author, leading Communication Coach, popular keynote speaker, body language expert and media commentator. For more information visit: www.robinkermode.com

Episodes page 1 of 2

  1. Instant Connection

    · 17 min · S1 E1

    Instant Connection. In this episode, we look at how you can have an instant connection with everyone you meet - really fast! Whether you're talking to friends, colleagues or customers Robin gives some tips to make an…

  2. Can you teach Charisma?

    · 12 min · S1 E2

    Can you teach Charisma? In this episode, we look at that elusive quality Charisma. What is it? Can you teach it? And how you can get more of it! There are times when we want to walk into a room and for other people to…

  3. Don't You Just Love Networking?!

    · 19 min · S1 E3

    Don't You Just Love Networking?! Many people say they hate networking events. The idea of walking into a room full of people they don't know fills them with terror. But here Robin explains how we can all learn to get…

  4. Don't Let Public Speaking Nerves Derail You!

    · 15 min · S1 E4

    Don't Let Public Speaking Nerves Derail You! In this episode, we discuss why we get nervous in various situations . Whether we're going for a job interview, running a meeting, pitching, presenting, persuading, or…

  5. Creating Chemistry on a First Date!

    · 21 min · S1 E5

    Creating Chemistry on a First Date! In this episode, we look at the perils of a first date and how to read if your date is 'into you' - or not! What’s the best venue? Should you arrive fashionably late? What should we…

  6. Stand and Deliver

    · 15 min · S1 E6

    Stand and Deliver. In this episode, we look at how you can stand on stage, looking and feeling confident, so that your audience listens to what you have to say. We look at how you stand and 'own' the stage so that you…

  7. How to Ace a Video Conference Call.

    · 23 min · S1 E7

    How to Ace a Video Conference Call. Many of us will be working from home and might well be using video conferencing for the first time. Here, Robin Kermode and Sian Hansen discuss how to ace a video call. It might well…

  8. The Human Voice

    · 14 min · S1 E8

    The Human Voice. Many people say they don't like to sound of their own voice. They wish it was stronger, deeper and had more impact. We all can learn to develop our voice in just one week. Here Robin gives us some…

  9. The Communication Expert Series: JoAnne Good, Award Winning BBC Radio Presenter

    · 19 min · S1 E9

    The Communication Expert Series: JoAnne Good, Award Winning BBC Radio Presenter. Robin Kermode talks to JoAnne Good, award winning BBC Radio presenter, about how you connect and communicate on the radio. This is part…

  10. The Communication Expert Series: Philip Mould OBE, Art Expert and BBC TV presenter

    · 20 min · S1 E10

    The Communication Expert Series: Philip Mould OBE, Art Expert and BBC TV presenter. Robin Kermode speaks with art expert and BBC broadcaster, Philip Mould OBE. His TV series, Fake or Fortune, is the BBC's most-watched…

  11. The Communication Expert Series: Joanna Trollope CBE, Best Selling Author

    · 28 min · S1 E11

    The Communication Expert Series: Joanna Trollope CBE, Best Selling Author. Robin Kermode talks to best selling author Joanna Trollope CBE. She’s written 22 contemporary novels, 11 historical novels and an edited…

  12. Sell by not selling

    · 16 min · S1 E12

    Sell by not selling. No-one likes being 'sold' to. In this episode, we look at how to sell without selling. Or rather how to sell without looking like we're selling. We should always be helping someone solve a need or…

  13. The Communication Expert Series: Gitikka Ganju Dhar, India's most awarded live event host

    · 28 min · S1 E13

    The Communication Expert Series: Gitikka Ganju Dhar, India's most awarded live event host. In this episode, Robin Kermode talks with Gitikka Ganju Dhar, India’s most awarded TV and live event host. She’s an actor,…

  14. Pitch Perfect

    · 16 min · S1 E14 · Explicit

    Pitch Perfect. How you can make a pitch work for you so that it lands with your audience, every time - whether you are speaking face to face or via video conference? It's about the structure and the delivery. It's…

  15. The Communication Expert Series: The Very Rev. Peter Elliott, former Rector of Christ Church Cathedral and Dean of New Westminster

    · 25 min · S1 E15

    The Communication Expert Series: The Very Rev. Peter Elliott, former Rector of Christ Church Cathedral and Dean of New Westminster. In this episode, Robin Kermode talks with The Very Rev. Peter Elliott, former Rector…

  16. What is Confidence?

    · 17 min · S1 E16

    What is Confidence? Almost all of us will feel a lack of confidence at some stage in our lives. It's a real and very human worry. Animals don't seem to have this doubt. It's unlikely that a leopard gets up in the…

  17. Adapting your Style

    · 20 min · S1 E17

    Adapting your Style. Communication has dramatically adapted over the last year. How can we take advantage of this to make sure that our message lands with every audience, every time? Why might we need to adapt our…

  18. How to tell a joke

    · 23 min · S1 E18

    How to tell a joke. Can anyone be funny? What about timing? What if no one laughs?! When should you tell a joke? Should you laugh at your own jokes?! Is it best to tell jokes or funny stories? In this episode, we take…

  19. Wedding Speeches

    · 14 min · S1 E19

    Wedding Speeches. When you're speaking at a wedding you probably want your speech to be emotional, and you might want it to be funny, but you definitely don't want it to ruin the big day. So how can you make sure your…

  20. Can your Physical Fitness help build your Communication Impact?

    · 25 min · S1 E20

    Can your Physical Fitness Help Build Your Communication Impact? Robin Kermode talks to legendary fitness guru Josh Salzmann. Josh has been a fitness instructor for over 40 years. He is a published author and popular…

  21. Random Acts of Kindness

    · 16 min · S1 E21

    Random Acts of Kindness. In this episode, we look at why kindness, and especially random acts of kindness, help us connect with other human beings and communicate successfully with them. What can leaders do to build a…

  22. The Power of Storytelling

    · 18 min · S1 E22

    The Power of Storytelling. In this episode, we look at storytelling. Why do we love stories and why do they help make our messages more memorable? What's the best way to tell a story? Is there a magic formula? And can…

  23. Successful Job Interviews

    · 25 min · S1 E23

    Successful Job Interviews. In this episode, we look at how to be successful at a job interview. What should we say? Or not say? And how should we say it? How do we sell ourselves without looking desperate? How can we…

  24. Difficult Conversations

    · 21 min · S1 E24

    Difficult Conversations. We all have to have them. Most of us dread them and some of us put them off. How can we make them less difficult and less awkward? Robin Kermode and Sian Hansen answer these and other…

  25. Going Blank

    · 16 min · S1 E25

    Going blank. What happens when you're giving a speech or going for a job interview and your mind goes blank? It's a horrible feeling. You can't even remember your own name! How can we prepare ourselves so this doesn't…

  26. How much can our Hair affect our Confidence?

    · 22 min · S1 E26

    How much can our Hair affect our Confidence? In this episode, Robin talks to one of London's most sought-after celebrity hairstylists, Gustav Fouche. From his stunning salon in Notting Hill, he's created looks for…

  27. Socially Awkward Moments

    · 19 min · S1 E27

    Socially Awkward Moments. You know those socially awkward moments, when you just want the floor to open up so you can disappear. You're at a party and you forget someone's name. And then you have to introduce them to…

  28. The Delicate Etiquette of Food at Work

    · 25 min · S1 E28

    The Delicate Etiquette of Food at Work. Is it acceptable to eat on a Zoom call, to slurp spicy foods at your desk or to crunch crisps in a business meeting? And what about formal lunches with clients or your boss? Join…

  29. How to ace a Q + A session

    · 22 min · S1 E29

    How to ace a Q + A session. So your presentation has gone well. But what happens afterwards if someone asks you a difficult question you don't the the answer to? Or nobody asks you a question at all? And how do you…

  30. The Communication Expert Series: Shirley McGrath, one of Australia's top theatre producers

    · 25 min · S1 E30

    The Communication Expert Series: Shirley McGrath, one of Australia's most successful theatre producers. In this episode, Robin talks to Australian theatre producer, Shirley McGrath. Previously she was an actor, singer,…

  31. First Impressions

    · 22 min · S1 E31

    First Impressions. How important is it for us to make a good first impression? How harshly do we judge other people on the first impression they make on us? And is it possible to reverse a bad first impression? Join…

  32. Keeping it Fresh

    · 23 min · S1 E32

    Keeping it Fresh. How can you deliver the same message over and over again and still keep it fresh? From presentations to pitches, from Town Halls to talks, it can be a real challenge. And, of course, actors face this…

  33. Poetry - Communication’s Secret Weapon

    · 16 min · S1 E33

    Communication’s Secret Weapon - Poetry. Reciting a poem can feel a little scary but it needn't be that way. How can we become more confident in using poetry in our speeches and in our everyday life? Poetry can build…

  34. Final preparations

    · 19 min · S1 E34

    Final preparations. So, your big day has finally arrived. It may be a speech, a presentation, an important meeting, or a job interview. How should we prepare ourselves so we feel relaxed and confident? How do we deal…

  35. Introduce Yourself in Any Situation

    · 22 min · S1 E35

    Introduce Yourself in Any Situation. How can we best introduce ourselves in any situation, confidently and calmly? How can we come across as being impressive without being arrogant? Should we give our job title? Or…

  36. How to be a Great Host at Home and at Work

    · 24 min · S1 E36

    How to be a Great Host at Home and at Work. We've all been to great events, whether it was a party or a video conference call. It was probably great because it was hosted well. What makes a great host? Can you learn to…

  37. How to Behave When You Meet One of Your Heroes

    · 20 min · S1 E37

    How to Behave When You Meet One of Your Heroes. It can feel awkward meeting one of your heroes - whether they’re a movie star, an author, a public figure or an important person from your past. What do you say? How do…

  38. To Rehearse or Not to Rehearse?

    · 17 min · S1 E38

    To Rehearse or Not to Rehearse? It can feel odd rehearsing a speech or a presentation. Especially if you are rehearsing on your own. To some, rehearsing makes them feel safe and comfortable. To others, it can make them…

  39. The Inner Voices in Our Head

    · 17 min · S1 E39

    The Inner Voices in Our Head. All of us have inner voices in our heads - some of us have them louder than others. From the little demon that says we're not good enough to the imagined conversations we wish we could…

  40. How to become a really good Listener

    · 18 min · S1 E40

    How to become a really good Listener. We listen all the time, of course, but do we truly listen? Or do we just let things waft over us? How important is active listening? And how can we learn to become really good…

  41. Mastering your Tone of Voice: ChatGTP vs Humans?

    · 21 min · S1 E41

    Mastering your Tone of Voice: ChatGTP vs Humans? How important is your tone of voice in both spoken and written communication? What can happen if you get your tone wrong? AI understands that the tone of what you say…

  42. The Art of Gift-Giving: Unwrapping the Emotions Behind Our Presents

    · 27 min · S1 E42

    The Art of Gift-Giving: Unwrapping the Emotions Behind Our Presents. Gift-giving is more than just handing over a wrapped present; it's a symbol of communication and connection. How can a simple gesture, like a bowl of…

  43. The Three Spaces of Communication: The Physical Space, The Space of the Senses, and the Virtual Space.

    · 28 min · S1 E43

    The Three Spaces of Communication: The Physical Space, The Space of the Senses, and the Virtual Space. How close should you sit or stand to someone? We explore the subtle art of Proxemics and its role in building…

  44. The Top Five Frequently Asked Communication Questions: AI, Confidence, Cross-Culture Communication, Humour, and Using Notes

    · 17 min · S1 E44

    The Top Five Frequently Asked Communication Questions: AI, Confidence, Cross-Culture Communication, Humour and Using Notes. How will AI and ChatGPT impact communication? How can we regain our confidence when we feel…

  45. The Power of Saying 'Thank You'

    · 22 min · S1 E45

    The Power of Saying 'Thank You'. Discover how the simple act of saying 'Thank you' can radiate through your day, influencing not just your mood but those around you. We explore how this simple act can shape…

  46. Asking for Money: The Art of Fundraising

    · 31 min · S1 E46

    Asking for Money: The Art of Fundraising. Many people feel that asking for money is hard. They say it can be difficult and embarrassing. From fundraising for charitable causes to funding business ventures, we discuss…

  47. The Importance of Memory in Communication

    · 24 min · S1 E47

    The Importance of Memory in Communication. Why can you vividly remember some pitches and presentations while others fade away? We look at the role memory plays in effective communication. Is it better to memorize your…

  48. Executive Presence - Leadership Beyond Charisma

    · 23 min · S1 E48

    Executive Presence - Leadership Beyond Charisma. What is executive presence? And can you learn it? It's a crucial but often misunderstood quality in effective leadership. Discover how true executive presence builds a…

  49. Being Natural on Video

    · 20 min · S1 E49

    Being Natural on Video. How can you appear natural in front of a camera, whether you're a shooting social media video or filming a company message for your team? We look at why authenticity and a conversational tone…

  50. The Importance of Energy

    · 25 min · S1 E50

    The Importance of Energy. How important is energy when engaging an audience? What is the right level of energy? And how can we change our energy levels? Discover how physical and mental preparation can help you channel…

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them. Explicit shows are for adult profiles only, and children’s profiles hear only children’s shows. More about this list.