How Communication Skills Get You Promoted w/ Oliver Siegel
Why do colleagues who are not as smart get promoted over you?Oliver Siegel is the CEO & Founder of enolve - a company that develops problem-solving software and tech for collaborations and innovation. He helps company leaders accelerate growth & improve organizations through innovative problem-solving. On this episode, Oliver interviews Roberta Ndlela on how improving your communication skills help you accelerate your career and get your promoted. You may not be the smartest, but be visible by speaking up more and being willing to do presentations at work.Listen as Roberta shares:- why we struggle to get out of our comfort zones- why hiding your genius in your hard drive will not help you- why you need to volunteer to do presentations at work- how organizations choose their leaders- how you get promoted on technical skills but require soft skills to lead- why improving communication skills increases your compensation- how much leaders invest in soft skills- why tertiary institutions do not emphasize soft skills- how to fill in the gap and invest in yourself- why climbing the corporate ladder is challenging without soft skills... and so much more!English Communication Coach for STEM professionals, Margaret Morris wrote an article on LinkedIn, highlighting how crucial communication skills are if you aspire to be promoted:'Advancement always requires us to enhance and develop new skills. Management positions require English that is easily understood, organized, succinct, and motivating. Speaking is a skill that can be improved!'Harvard Business Review states that 'promotions aren't just about your skills - they are about your relationships.'College Recruiter stated on their website: 'According to research from Accountemps, CFOs say poor interpersonal skills is the most common reason for employees to fail to advance at their company.Since we work in teams, there is bound to be conflict. Flexjobs states:'Out of all the soft skills, becoming emotionally intelligent is the one that will help you the most. Emotional intelligence refers to your ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. When you sharpen this ability, you can more effectively find your voice, assist in conflict resolution, and create your own sphere of influence. In other words—you can lead a team more effectively.'Connect with Oliver:LinkedInYouTubeAdditional Resources:"How To Climb The Engineering Career Ladder" w/ Limor Bergman GrossLeave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyReach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTube
Why do colleagues who are not as smart get promoted over you?
Oliver Siegel is the CEO & Founder of enolve - a company that develops problem-solving software and tech for collaborations and innovation. He helps company leaders accelerate growth & improve organizations through innovative problem-solving.
On this episode, Oliver interviews Roberta Ndlela on how improving your communication skills help you accelerate your career and get your promoted. You may not be the smartest, but be visible by speaking up more and being willing to do presentations at work.
Listen as Roberta shares:
- why we struggle to get out of our comfort zones
- why hiding your genius in your hard drive will not help you
- why you need to volunteer to do presentations at work
- how organizations choose their leaders
- how you get promoted on technical skills but require soft skills to lead
- why improving communication skills increases your compensation
- how much leaders invest in soft skills
- why tertiary institutions do not emphasize soft skills
- how to fill in the gap and invest in yourself
- why climbing the corporate ladder is challenging without soft skills
... and so much more!
English Communication Coach for STEM professionals, Margaret Morris wrote an article on LinkedIn, highlighting how crucial communication skills are if you aspire to be promoted:
'Advancement always requires us to enhance and develop new skills. Management positions require English that is easily understood, organized, succinct, and motivating. Speaking is a skill that can be improved!'
Harvard Business Review states that 'promotions aren't just about your skills - they are about your relationships.'
College Recruiter stated on their website:
'According to research from Accountemps, CFOs say poor interpersonal skills is the most common reason for employees to fail to advance at their company.
Since we work in teams, there is bound to be conflict.
Flexjobs states:
'Out of all the soft skills, becoming emotionally intelligent is the one that will help you the most. Emotional intelligence refers to your ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. When you sharpen this ability, you can more effectively find your voice, assist in conflict resolution, and create your own sphere of influence. In other words—you can lead a team more effectively.'
Connect with Oliver:
Website: https://www.enolve.io/team/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliversiegell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_siegel/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliver_siegel
Additional Resources:
"How To Climb The Engineering Career Ladder" w/ Limor Bergman Gross
Leave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ikUIG6h5vSe8OpGpXHJrX
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-communication-skills-get-you-promoted-w-oliver-siegel/id1614151066?i=1000553863597
YouTube: https://youtu.be/eU0fuyjsnmE
Reach out on:
Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com
Oliver Siegel is the CEO & Founder of enolve - a company that develops problem-solving software and tech for collaborations and innovation. He helps company leaders accelerate growth & improve organizations through innovative problem-solving.
On this episode, Oliver interviews Roberta Ndlela on how improving your communication skills help you accelerate your career and get your promoted. You may not be the smartest, but be visible by speaking up more and being willing to do presentations at work.
Listen as Roberta shares:
- why we struggle to get out of our comfort zones
- why hiding your genius in your hard drive will not help you
- why you need to volunteer to do presentations at work
- how organizations choose their leaders
- how you get promoted on technical skills but require soft skills to lead
- why improving communication skills increases your compensation
- how much leaders invest in soft skills
- why tertiary institutions do not emphasize soft skills
- how to fill in the gap and invest in yourself
- why climbing the corporate ladder is challenging without soft skills
... and so much more!
English Communication Coach for STEM professionals, Margaret Morris wrote an article on LinkedIn, highlighting how crucial communication skills are if you aspire to be promoted:
'Advancement always requires us to enhance and develop new skills. Management positions require English that is easily understood, organized, succinct, and motivating. Speaking is a skill that can be improved!'
Harvard Business Review states that 'promotions aren't just about your skills - they are about your relationships.'
College Recruiter stated on their website:
'According to research from Accountemps, CFOs say poor interpersonal skills is the most common reason for employees to fail to advance at their company.
Since we work in teams, there is bound to be conflict.
Flexjobs states:
'Out of all the soft skills, becoming emotionally intelligent is the one that will help you the most. Emotional intelligence refers to your ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. When you sharpen this ability, you can more effectively find your voice, assist in conflict resolution, and create your own sphere of influence. In other words—you can lead a team more effectively.'
Connect with Oliver:
Website: https://www.enolve.io/team/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliversiegell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver_siegel/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliver_siegel
Additional Resources:
"How To Climb The Engineering Career Ladder" w/ Limor Bergman Gross
Leave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-communication-skills-get-you-promoted-w-oliver-siegel/id1614151066?i=1000553863597
YouTube: https://youtu.be/eU0fuyjsnmE
Reach out on:
Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com
