Words and Power
Words and Power
Kathy Dockry, Kathleen Dockry
What more could you accomplish at work and in your career if you were 10%.....25%.....even 50% more influential and persuasive? Words and Power will inspire you to find out. C-suite leadership coach and advisor Kathy Dockry shares with you the secrets of influence, persuasion and presence that will enable you to get your ideas heard and accepted in the workplace. You’ll learn tips and strategies that you’re unlikely to hear elsewhere. The ones that will make you distinctive and compelling. The ones that will win support and followership for your ideas. All while remaining yourself... just more at ease and effective. Words and Power is filled with high-impact content in 20 minute episodes that you can easily absorb over morning coffee, during your commute, or while on your lunch break. And then just as easily use to boost your skill to influence and persuade. Check us out at www.wordsandpower.com to suggest ideas for future episodes or for more information on leadership coaching and online courses.
How Not To Appear Junior
Mar 29, 2020
22 min
How To Wow When Asked About Your “First 90 Days” Plan
You want to get off to a good start with everyone excited and enthusiastic about what you're going to do in the role. So what is the question that gets asked? It's this, what is your plan for your first 90 days? Or sometimes it's another variation, like what is your plan for your first year or something similar.
Mar 1, 2020
20 min
Five Easy Ways To Build Rapport That You May Not Be Using
Imagine a workplace where you and your colleagues are “in sync” with each other. You may not always share the same opinions or agree on what should be done. But you know, like, and trust each other. You’re invested in each other’s success.
Feb 16, 2020
17 min
WAP 101: Influence, Persuasion, & Presence - What the Heck is the Difference?
Time for a little clarity! Kathy provides a simple framework for understanding the difference between influence, persuasion and presence—the three skills that are often pivotal to whether a talented leader is successful or not…..and the three skills that are the reason for the creation of this podcast.
Jan 30, 2020
13 min
WAP 101: Why "Power" Is Important To Your Leadership
Is power really something to be feared or avoided? In this episode, Kathy explores our conflicted feelings about power and uncovers some surprising evidence that the word “power” is actually related to traits that we normally view as positive. She encourages us to reframe our understanding of power so that we can empower ourselves to bring forward the good ideas that will make a difference in our organizations….and the wider world.
Jan 30, 2020
10 min
WAP 101: Why "Words" Are Important To Your Leadership
You’ve heard the “Popeye” speech, right? That’s when someone essentially says, “I yam what I yam! I say what I mean, and I mean what I say. I don’t need to think about HOW to say something!” In this episode, Kathy explains why that point of view is a mistake if you want to advance your ideas, advance your career, or simply become a better leader. She also gives you 3 reasons why words and communication are such an important tool in the leadership tool box.
Jan 30, 2020
13 min
Welcome and What You Can Expect
A concise explanation of Kathy’s approach in this podcast.
Jan 30, 2020
5 min