Exchanges with Evan Lucas

Exchanges with Michelle Bowden: The Art of Influence - Beyond Manipulation

Exchanges with Evan Lucas

Show Notes

This week on Exchanges, Michelle Bowden, the leader in persuasion and communication, joins us to unpack the power of authentic, effective communication in driving business and leadership success. She breaks down the difference between influence and persuasion, and explains why adapting your style to suit different stakeholders is essential in today’s fast-moving world.

We explore the role of AI and social media in shaping how we communicate, the growing challenge of echo chambers, and the decline of traditional presentation skills in the digital age.

Follow Michelle Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebowdenenterprises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_michellebowden/ Website: https://michellebowden.com.au/

Follow Evan Here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: https://evanlucas.com.au/

Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Persuasion in Business 02:55 Understanding Influence vs. Persuasion 05:58 The Communication Styles of Influential Figures 08:59 The Role of Authenticity in Leadership Communication 12:06 AI's Impact on Communication and Presentation 14:54 The Balance of Technology and Personal Touch in Communication 18:04 The Art of Persuasion: Understanding Communication Styles 22:28 The Impact of Social Media on Influence 26:45 Echo Chambers and Communication Challenges 30:51 The Decline of Presentation Skills in the Digital Age 34:36 A Vision for Kindness in Communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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