In this episode of Unscripted Pivots, Danielle sits down with communication expert and founder of KO Communications, Kristy Olinger. With over 20 years of experience in banking and a thriving consulting business, Kristy shares her journey from the corporate world to coaching professionals on mastering workplace communication. She emphasizes that communication is a skill that can be learned and continually refined, while also highlighting the importance of nonverbal communication in enhancing workplace interactions.

The conversation delves into Kristy's popular TikTok platform, where she offers real-time, actionable communication tips to her 75,000 followers, and the success of her workshops. Kristy also discusses the power of journaling as a reflective tool for improving communication skills. Through her website, she provides free journal prompts to help professionals track and organize their meeting experiences, enabling them to recognize patterns of behavior. She has also created a workplace journal, available on Amazon, designed to help career professionals effectively document and assess their communication efforts.

In addition, Kristy co-hosts the popular podcast The Opposite of Small Talk with Danielle McCombs, where they explore personal and professional growth, encouraging listeners to embrace meaningful conversations. The podcast will celebrate its five-year anniversary this October.

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Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication.

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