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Agile Communication Creates Competitive Edge: Meaghan Benjamin
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Help Your Audience Listen Better Why Curiosity Is the Key to Connection and Leadership
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Episode 263 (Meaghan is based in Chicago)
In this conversation with Meaghan Benjamin we explore:
The difference between credibility and rapport — and why both matter in leadership.
How communication habits are formed and the importance of adapting them.
What it means to practice agile communication in today’s digital world.
How curiosity fosters connection, learning, and innovation.
Why tone, gestures, and delivery shape how others receive your message.
How to use the Know–Feel–Do framework to craft more persuasive messages.
Ways to build fast rapport in emotionally or professionally high-stakes settings.
- The four levels of listening and how to move conversations to a deeper level.
How to help your audience become better listeners by how you speak.
The challenge and opportunity of virtual communication for modern professionals.
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About our guest, Meaghan Kane Benjamin:
Meaghan holds a master’s in Speech and Hearing Science and Psychology from THE Ohio State University She’s the CEO and Co-Founder of Studio Reinvent, where she co-developed the Agile Communication™ methodology which brings science of communication and the art of showing up to transform how leaders connect, influence, and inspire. You can learn more about her program at https://www.studioreinvent.com/ ----- Key Lessons from this conversation:Credibility vs Rapport
Rapport creates emotional connection; credibility is built by consistent follow-through.
Communication as Habit + Adaptability
Effective communication adapts to the context and people involved.
Agile Communication Framework
A methodology based on science, systems thinking, and storytelling.
The Power of Curiosity
Authentic curiosity drives rapport, empathy, and innovation.
Tone Is More Than Words
Tone, gestures, and expression shape how your message is received.
The Know-Feel-Do Framework
Define what you want the audience to know, feel, and do. Let the "feel" and "do" guide your messaging.
Build Rapport Fast in High-Stakes Moments
Especially in healthcare and business pitches, rapport often matters more than content volume.
Listening as a Shared Responsibility
It's not just about being a better speaker — help others become better listeners too.
Four Levels of Listening
From small talk (Level 1) to generative collaboration (Level 4).
Virtual Communication Challenges
With screens reducing non-verbal cues, intentional delivery matters more than ever.
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