About this episode
Dr. Dan Lannin interviews Jessica Chen about effective communication and self-advocacy in the workplace.
In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin interviews Jessica Chen, a global communications expert and author of Smart, Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons. Jessica shares her journey from being an Emmy award-winning journalist to founding a communications training company that has reached millions. She discusses the challenges of navigating "quiet" versus "loud" cultures in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy, effective communication, and mindset. Jessica offers practical tips on how to build a career brand, advocate for oneself, and celebrate personal achievements without losing authenticity. The conversation highlights how embracing your unique values while learning to adapt can lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.More
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Dan Lannin
Guest: Jessica Chen
Topics covered
- communication
- self-advocacy
- career branding
- workplace culture
- personal fulfillment
Keywords
- communication skills
- career success
- self-advocacy
- workplace culture
- personal branding
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: communications training company
Books & works: Smart, Not Loud
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