The Art of Communication
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
51 episodes
Instant Connection
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 inst...
Can you teach Charisma?
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 fee...
Don't You Just Love Networking?!
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 good at th...
Don't Let Public Speaking Nerves Derail You!
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 standing...
Creating Chemistry on a First Date!
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 wea...
Stand and Deliver
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 look and ...
How to Ace a Video Conference Call.
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 be...
The Human Voice
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 simple tips t...
The Communication Expert Series: JoAnne Good, Award Winning BBC Radio Presenter
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...
The Communication Expert Series: Philip Mould OBE, Art Expert and BBC TV presenter
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 ...
The Communication Expert Series: Joanna Trollope CBE, Best Selling Author
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 collec...
Sell by not selling
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 a problem...
The Communication Expert Series: Gitikka Ganju Dhar, India's most awarded live event host
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 ac...
Pitch Perfect
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 about making ...
The Communication Expert Series: The Very Rev. Peter Elliott, former Rector of Christ Church Cathedral and Dean of New Westminster
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...
What is Confidence?
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 morning asking,...
Adapting your Style
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 communication ...
How to tell a joke
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 a lo...
Wedding Speeches
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 speech lands wel...
Can your Physical Fitness help build your Communication Impact?
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 m...
Random Acts of Kindness
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 'kinder' culture...
The Power of Storytelling
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 anyone tel...
Successful Job Interviews
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 stay calm a...