Her Spoken Image April Lokar | Thought Leadership Consultant

Hey, friend! You know the power of storytelling in business and how it allows you to build an emotional connection with your audience. But what do you do when the stories you tell aren’t leading to you connecting with your audience? What do you do when you aren’t sure what story to tell and when to tell it? That’s what we’re diving into today. In this episode, I’m sharing three strategies that will help you improve your storytelling in business. 
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
Why storytelling in business is importantWhy storytelling in business isn’t working for you3 strategies to help you improve your storytelling

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Authentic Anecdotes: A Story Prompt Experience

Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode43/


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Hey, friend! Today, we are continuing with lessons we can learn from scammers. The reason why scammers are successful is because they are effective communicators. Despite how we all feel about scammers, we can learn some lessons from them on improving communication skills. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down three lessons we can learn from scammers on improving communication skills.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
3 lessons from scammers on improving communication skillsHow to leverage each of these strategies in an ethical way

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session

Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode42/


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Hey, friend! Have you ever noticed how scammers don't stop scamming people? Regardless of how many times they are hung up on, they continue to call in the hopes of getting someone to believe their scams. Despite how we may feel about scammers, one thing they are good at is clear messaging. In today's episode, I'm sharing three lessons you can learn from scammers about clear messaging. These lessons apply whether you're an entrepreneur, speaker, or corporate executive.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
3 lessons from scammers about clear messagingHow to apply these lessons to your messaging
Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session
Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode41/


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Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which you are receiving pushback about something you said and weren't sure how to respond? Whether you're giving a presentation or sharing your thoughts on Instagram, you may be faced with someone outrightly disagreeing with your thoughts and opinions. How do you navigate it without it turning confrontational? In today's episode, we are diving into communicating assertively in these types of situations. I will be sharing three phrases you can use to gracefully stand your ground.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
Why communicating assertively is important in both your personal and professional lives3 phrases you can use to assert your opinions without being confrontationalTips for navigating these types of situations

Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Book a Spoken Image Strategy Session
Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode40/


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Hey, friend! Unless you've been living under a rock, then you know about all the hype over Beyonce and Taylor Swift's newest albums. While you may enjoy their music, there are some serious lessons you can learn from how they create so much excitement amongst their fans when they drop a new album. In today's episode, I'm breaking down three lessons you can learn from Beyonce and Taylor Swift on how to reach your target audience.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
How to reach your target audience based on Beyonce and Taylor Swift's strategiesChanges you can make now to better connect with your target audienceHow to attract the right people through your content
Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Need help with your strategy? Reach out to me on Instagram or by email: april@semiconventional.com
Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com

For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode39/


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Whether you are running a large team at the corporate level or looking to hire your first contractor as an entrepreneur, you need effective team management skills. In today’s episode, I chat with the "Team Whisperer," Lia Garvin, about her approach to effective team management through simplifying and improving communication. I highly recommend you grab your notebook and pen because Lia shares great insights into improving team dynamics and operations.
Main Topics Covered in Today's Episode:
Lia’s background and expertise in simplifying communication for effective team managementTips and strategies for improving operations when you are managing a teamHow Lia got started with public speaking and worked to overcome her fear of public speakingHow Lia uses her spoken image to make an impact 
Connect with Lia Garvin:
Check out The Unstoppable Teams book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1962280128/Follow up Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin

Connect with April:
Instagram: @semi.conventionalLinkedInWebsite: semiconventional.com
For the full show notes, head to semiconventional.com/episode38/


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