Top 3 lists from Andrea and Talk About Talk, including the top 3 Talk About Talk podcast episodes and newsletters, Andrea’s favorite podcasts, plus communication insights from 2020 and focus areas for 2021. Printable shownotes with links: https://talkabouttalk.com/podcasts/#shownotes CONTENTS • Summary & Resources • Transcript SUMMARY & RESOURCES Top 3 most downloaded Talk About Talk PODCAST episodes #1 is NETWORKING with executive coach Sharon Mah-Gin.   #2 is COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF EFFECTIVE LEADERS with executive coach Heather Stark #3 is COMMUNICATING WITH CONFIDENCE: Mental Preparation, where I share the 4Ps of mentally preparing to communicate confidently Top 3 most clicked-on Talk About Talk NEWSLETTERS #1 is “Talking Taboo” #2 is “Words Matter: Racism & Taboo Topics” #3 is “Talk About Introverts & Extraverts” Andrea’s Top 3 COMMUNICATION INSIGHTS from 2020 * Growth Mindset – Talk About Talk is grounded in a growth mindset. A growth mindset is critical for communication superpowers: listening, storytelling and communicating with confidence. (If you’re a Talk About Talk follower, chances are YOU have a growth mindset!) * Online Communication – The increased prevalence of online media means new skills required to excel in this online world. The online environment is now the paradigm for every communication context and topic. * “How are you?” – The question “how are you?” has a whole new meaning and focus in our conversations. What used to be conversation-filler is now a genuine question. (This is a silver-lining of COVID!) Top 3 FOCUS AREAS for Talk About Talk in 2021 * Online communication – The digital domain is now the default. We need to step-it-up in terms of our online communication. * Online workshops – Talk About Talk will be offering more online workshops for firms who are investing in their people’s development. * Personal Branding – Stay tuned for your opportunity to identify your compelling, customized, personal brand, then learn to communicate it confidently to the world! Andrea’s Top 3 FAVOURITE PODCASTS * The Pivot – with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway