Dec. 21, 2023

Decisions in the Flow: Mastering Confidence, Breaking Stereotypes, and Climbing the Career Ladder with Kay Wakatake

Decisions in the Flow: Mastering Confidence, Breaking Stereotypes, and Climbing the Career Ladder with Kay Wakatake

Welcome to another insightful episode of Speak In Flow, where we explore the art and science of effective communication. In this episode, your host, Melinda Lee, sits down with the remarkable Kay Wakatake to unravel the secrets of making impactful decisions and communicating confidently in high-stakes situations.

Episode Highlights:

1. Making Uncomfortable Decisions:

Kay Wakatake shares invaluable insights on navigating discomfort and making decisions with confidence, even in challenging situations.

2. Confident Communication in High-Stakes Scenarios:

Learn the art of communicating with confidence when the stakes are high. Kay Wakatake provides practical tips and strategies for effective communication in critical moments.

3. Overcoming the Fear of Judgment:

Discover how to overcome the paralyzing fear of judgment. Kay Wakatake discusses personal experiences and offers actionable advice to break free from the shackles of judgment.

4. Techniques to Overcome Stereotypes:

In this episode, Kay Wakatake addresses the unique challenges faced by females and minorities, providing a key technique to overcome stereotypes and carve your own path.

5. The Key Skill for Career Advancement:

Uncover the essential skill that propels you up the career ladder. Kay Wakatake shares her wisdom on the pivotal skill that can make a significant difference in your professional journey.

Learn the art of adaptability when communicating. Kay Wakatake shares practical strategies on tailoring your communication style to resonate with diverse audiences.

About Melinda:

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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