Why are conversation skills so important, and why do they require formal training?
What are some of the most difficult conversations to have, and how do you ensure the outcome is successful?
Fred Coon, president of Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interviews Fierce Conversations president, Stacey Engle, about how re-thinking communication styles yields beneficial results.
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About the Guest:
Stacey Engle, President of Fierce Conversations, sets the strategic vision for the organization, imparting the skills required for effective, real conversations. Having implemented training programs at organizations of all shapes and sizes, including Capital One, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, and Verizon, Stacey understands the need to invest in your team and yourself to make a lasting difference. As a leader, she encourages genuine connections and will always stop to ask the important questions.
Promoted to president at 33, Stacey has been a key driver in double-digit growth of Fierce, including being instrumental in increasing the company’s sales by 30% in 2018. She has helped land the company on Inc.’s 5000 list and has received Best Places to Work & Design awards. She is a sought-after expert on a myriad of issues that affect the workplace today, while her ideas and opinions have been featured in Forbes, Fortune, CNBC & Fast Company, amongst other outlets.
Stacey is very passionate about community work with various women leadership and arts organizations, community initiatives,and the University of Washington, from which she was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Mentor Award for her work in founding a professional development board connecting students with transformational experiences from workshops to global opportunities.
Connect with Stacey via LinkedIn or Twitter.
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