Embracing Authentic Communication

Evolving to Exceptional with Jessica Tietjen

Description:

Welcome to the "Evolving To Exceptional Podcast," where today we delve into the power of authentic communication in executive leadership with our insightful guest, Michelle Foster. Michelle, the owner of Small Potatoes Communications, brings a wealth of experience in helping senior leaders and executives effectively convey strategies and align their teams. Together with our host, Jessica Tietjen, they explore how passion and preparedness lead to authenticity, making a case for why communication should never be the first resource cut in tough times.

In this episode, Michelle and Jessica discuss the vital role of communications consultants in shaping strategic messaging and the unique challenges that come with high-level responsibilities. They emphasize the importance of emotional, analytical, and identity-based connections in crafting impactful communication that resonates across an organization.

Tune in to discover how genuine, strategic communication can drive organizational growth and success, and why authenticity is key in building strong, supportive relationships within any team. Get ready to be inspired to enhance your leadership communication skills for an exceptional life.

BIO:

Michelle Foster’s commitment to integrity, authenticity, and humor drives her work as owner of Small Potatoes Communications. With nearly 20 years of experience as a professional communicator, Michelle has helped companies of all sizes effectively engage with their key stakeholders. From designing a model to measure communications effectiveness alongside employee engagement to developing strategic growth plans, there are always unique opportunities for transformative communications.

Michelle wakes up every day feeling grateful to support brilliant executives at Small Potatoes Communications, a communications agency focused on enhancing leadership with effective communications. Michelle’s key strength is to transform a leader’s vision into reality. She began her journey as an in-house communications specialist after receiving her master’s degree in communication studies from Eastern Illinois University. From there, she traversed multiple functions – marketing, investor relations, and human resources – all while growing her strategy and leadership capabilities.

In addition to her professional experience, Michelle has a passion for travel, cooking, and creating beautiful memories with her husband and children. She can usually be found watching procedural crime dramas, planning a game night with friends, laughing along with the Smartless podcast, or obsessively comparing her Wordle score to the national average.

Michelle believes that the key to a company’s success is building a culture of inclusivity and respect, where all employees are celebrated for bringing their authentic selves to work.

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