Podcasts – Hunt Communication

We know you’re busy, so our podcasts are short and practical. Pick up invaluable insights from Hunt Communication experts Elizabeth Hunt, Cynthia Smith and Nancy Payne on your way to work, and start communicating more effectively as soon as you arrive. Hosted by Denis Grignon, with music by Marc Novoselec and art by Jeff Jackson.

Communication Matters

Say it in Five

The pressures and distractions of virtual communication mean you need to get to the point fast or risk losing your audience. Elizabeth Hunt explains why a succinct message matters more than ever.

Don’t Read Your Slides

Whether you're presenting in person or leading a webinar, your job is to engage your audience rather than recite every detail. Elizabeth Hunt explains how to avoid the presenter's biggest pitfall.

Dial Up Your Energy

You need to increase your energy to keep your audience listening, especially in conference and video calls. Elizabeth Hunt offers techniques such as hooks, thought leadership and storytelling.

Strike the Right Tone

Your voice and your gestures convey critical information and keep people engaged, particularly on a conference or video call. Elizabeth Hunt explains how to ensure your tone serves your content.

Prepare Before You Speak, Part 1

When you know what you're going to say, you'll make better use of everyone's time in your meeting or presentation. Cynthia Smith suggests some easy tips to help you prepare.

Prepare Before You Speak, Part 2

The more you plan and practice, the better your presentation will be. Cynthia Smith gives you quick tips for success.

Engage & Re-engage your listener

It's important to keep your audience listening. Elizabeth Hunt outlines techniques to bring listeners back and keep them paying attention.

Authenticity Part 1 : The Real You

Trying to emulate a presenter you like won't work. Elizabeth Hunt illustrates the importance of being your uniquely professional and capable self.

Authenticity Part 2: Your Personal Story

Audiences respect and appreciate it when you are your true self during a presentation. Elizabeth Hunt describes how authenticity can make all the difference.

Diversity: Know your Audience

When you're getting ready to speak to an audience, you have to make sure you can communicate with everyone who's listening. Elizabeth Hunt offers some important things to keep in mind.

Managing Nerves

Speaker's anxiety is normal. It's how you manage it makes all the difference. Cynthia Smith gives you some easy, practical tips to help you prepare.

Calm Yourself, Part 1

Harness that nervous energy and don't be overwhelmed by thinking about your whole presentation. Just get through it step by step, says Nancy Payne.

Calm Yourself, Part 2

There's no sure-fire way to ensure you never get nervous when leading a video meeting or making a presentation, but these simple tips from Nancy Payne will definitely help you get more comfortable.

It’s Not About You

If you're a bit nervous about your presentation or video call, the first thing you need to do is get out of your own head. Nancy Payne offers some powerful perspective on what your audience is really thinking.

Good Writing Equals Credibility, Part 1

You've put so much work into your report. Nancy Payne explains why it's critical to put just as much effort into ensuring it reads well.

Good Writing Equals Credibility, Part 2

Getting the facts right in your written communication is essential if you want people to take you and your work seriously. Nancy Payne gives you some insight into the benefits of making sure your writing is as good as your content.