The Good Comms Podcast with Preeti Singh

Preeti Singh
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The Good Comms Podcast with Preeti Singh

Bite-sized, weekly episodes for improving your verbal and non-verbal communication skills. ABOUT ME: I’m a New Delhi-based writer, editor and communications coach, with two decades of experience in policy research and media - both print and digital. I love editing non-fiction and have been teaching business communication and writing for the past 6 years. I'd love to hear from you! You may connect with me on Instagram or Twitter, both @TruthAbtNobody, or on LinkedIn. You can also book an online coaching session at thetruthaboutnobody@gmail.com or send me a text/ WhatsApp on +91 9045 707 887

Episodes

  1. Glossophobia भाषणभीति Part 1 - How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking? लोगों के बीच बोलने के डर से छुटकारा कैसे पाएँ?

    06/03/2021

    Glossophobia भाषणभीति Part 1 - How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking? लोगों के बीच बोलने के डर से छुटकारा कैसे पाएँ?

    हमें लोगों के सामने बोलने से इतना डर क्यों लगता है? कौनसी ऐसी चीज़ें या डरों की जड़ें हैं जो हमें रोकती हैं? क्या हम इस डर से मुक्ति पा सकते हैं? हमें क्या वो चीज़ें हैं जिन्हें याद कर के हम एक पहला कदम ले सकते हैं इस डर से छुटकारा पाने के लिए ?  Why do we feel so scared of speaking in front of people? What are some of the things that hold us back? Can we get over it? What do we need to remember the next time we are in front of people/ an audience and have to speak to / address them? Be it school or conversations with in a group of friends, be it college or a business, how can we get over our fear of speaking out or speaking up in public? I will address this in the next part, and share a few tips and tricks with you to make a small start in getting over your fear! स्कूल हो या दोस्तों के साथ बातचीत, कॉलेज हो या बिज़नस, कैसे पाए लोगों के बीच बोलने / सार्वजनिक बोल के डर से छुटकारा? अगले भाग के एपिसोड में मैं आपको कुछ तरीक़े ओर तरकीबें बताऊँगी जिस का अभ्यास कर के आप एक छोटी सी शुरुआत कर सकते हैं!

    12 min
  2. प्रभावी संचार/ जनसंवाद और सार्वजनिक जुड़ाव की युक्तियाँ और तरकीबें - अब हिंदी में भी! - Tips & Tricks for Effective C

    04/03/2021

    प्रभावी संचार/ जनसंवाद और सार्वजनिक जुड़ाव की युक्तियाँ और तरकीबें - अब हिंदी में भी! - Tips & Tricks for Effective C

    जनसंवाद की क्या क्या सामग्री होती है?  किस तरह से हम अपने सार्वजनिक जुड़ाव के माध्यम से लोगों को जीत सकते हैं?  और यह सब क्यूँ ज़रूरी होता है इस ज़माने में?

    7 min
  3. A Catastrophe of an Apostrophe

    27/09/2020

    A Catastrophe of an Apostrophe

    One of the things I’ve been trying to explain for years now, and also being extremely mindful of, is the use of the #apostrophe. An apostrophe, that particular #punctuation mark – that single quotation mark that we put ahead of, or after, words, is a tricky little devil. So, I can understand why so many of us get it wrong so often. Now that irritating little single #punctuationmark, or apostrophe, has a handful of very specific uses in the #EnglishLanguage. Connect with me on LinkedIn or on Instagram @TruthAbtNobody / Twitter or write to me at thetruthaboutnobody.gmail.com - I'd love to hear from you! Oh, and do check out my other podcast "The Truth About Nobody" on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and your other favorite listening platforms!

    8 min
  4. My Response to Being Labelled a Grammar "Nazi"

    14/09/2020

    My Response to Being Labelled a Grammar "Nazi"

    People  find it easy to call me a “Grammar Nazi” and have often done so in the  past as well. I take wholehearted offence when it comes to the term.  Especially because we use the word “Nazi” too easily. Lightly. Loosely.  Without respecting what it once stood for and, unfortunately, the very  real danger it still represents. In  deriding grammar “enthusiasts” with a term you don’t fully respect, and  in trying to wrest a small victory over language lovers, merely because  you can’t be bothered to admit you don’t care much about the language  you are lucky to communicate in, you’re conveniently forgetting a very  dark and very loaded history. It’s  the same problem I have with the use of words like “libtards”, “bhakts”  and similarly dismissive or accusatory terms on Twitter and other  social media. And no, my critique is not religious, political or even  sociological, it’s purely linguistic. Tune in for more, and do share your thoughts :) Connect with me on LinkedIn or on Instagram @TruthAbtNobody / Twitter or write to me at thetruthaboutnobody.gmail.com - I'd love to hear from you! Oh, and do check out my other podcast "The Truth About Nobody" on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and your other favorite listening platforms!

    5 min
  5. Pinglish, anyone? The Problem with Punjabi English!

    13/09/2020

    Pinglish, anyone? The Problem with Punjabi English!

    The English language, like any other, has been corrupted by many. If there is Hinglish - or Hindi English - there is most definitely Pinglish, or Punjabi English. Punjoo friends and I have often laughed at our parents’, grandparents’ and relatives’ use of this strange concoction of Punjabi English that we’ve all grown up with. Native languages or the mother tongue also make for a lot of confusion when you’re growing up and trying to master the other two languages that are compulsory to pass any exam in India - Hindi and English. It corrupts both, brings you red on marks on dictation and essay papers.   Connect with me on LinkedIn or on Instagram @TruthAbtNobody / Twitter or write to me at thetruthaboutnobody.gmail.com - I'd love to hear from you!

    5 min
  6. Mind That Word!

    11/08/2020

    Mind That Word!

    It’s not just Indians who use weird expressions or incorrect words. There are a number of phrases and words that many people, around the world, also get horribly wrong. Some of these, unfortunately, have to do with basic,incorrect spelling, but most are either a product of incorrect language translations or the use of similar-sounding words.  Here's a sample.

    7 min
  7. Pairs Impaired

    21/07/2020

    Pairs Impaired

    Riddle me this.  Do you use can where  you feel you could? And use will where you’d do better with would? Let’s also talk about shall, don’t you think we should? Can and could. Will and would. Shall and should. Do these three pairs confuse you too?

    6 min
  8. Say Yes to Saying No

    14/07/2020

    Say Yes to Saying No

    In this week's episode, I start with an apology and talk about a simple, two-letter word. NO. NO…and the immense punch that it packs. Such a little word. Carrying so much power and import. And so difficult to say sometimes. Saying "no" is definitely an art. One that many of us may take a lifetime to master. But one that every effective communicator must learn to practice at least. It requires preparation, tact, logic, some cost-benefit analysis, dollops of diplomacy, soft skills -- and an emotional intelligence, combined with rational thought that every good communicator needs to master. Sounds scary? Well, it’s not. Listen on to find out more!

    9 min
  9. Are You Listening?

    26/06/2020

    Are You Listening?

    To listen actively is, quite simply, being in the moment. It involves a few steps or, stages that add up to a key ingredient of good communication. In fact, being a good listener is the very first step toward being an effective communicator.  If you live in an echo chamber of our own ideas, opinions and dreams, you forget to interact actively with the environment, influences and – quite often – excellent advice – around you. You also miss out on what others may really think about you! Drop me a line at preeti193@gmail.com , follow me on Instagram or Twitter or connect with me on LinkedIn

    7 min
  10. Do Not Reply! - Part Two

    19/06/2020

    Do Not Reply! - Part Two

    It’s important to treat every form of official communication as one for the record. Because written communication feeds into systems or processes and will, most likely, outlast people in an organisation. For example, do read your messages after they have been through the wringer of autocorrect, and before you send them, because they will be much the worse for wear. This way, you can dodge laughably avoidable mistakes.

    7 min
  11. Do Not Reply! - Part One

    12/06/2020

    Do Not Reply! - Part One

    Let’s talk about a few things that make for poor impressions.  What do I mean? Well, for example, incomplete words or the incorrect use of words, poor sentences and absurd abbreviations where they are not needed. Let me tell you about a few in the first of this two-part episode.  Well, how difficult is it to take a few extra seconds to make what you have to say a little less irritating and a wee bit more “effective”? Here in this episode are some of my pet peeves when it comes to written communication.  You can follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter, the last two @TruthAbtNobody

    6 min
  12. Why Email Subject Lines Matter

    09/06/2020

    Why Email Subject Lines Matter

    We’re all exchanging countless emails at work throughout the week, often dozens of times in a day.  It’s easy to forget what makes an e-mail stand out in someone’s inbox, when you really want it to! More importantly, what are some of the ingredients that can help you write an email that the recipient is compelled to answer.  The first, of course, is ensuring your name is clearly spelled out as the sender. Use official email for all official work. Save the Gmail for news alerts, newsletters and other activities. The next, is the subject line!

    5 min
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    Bite-sized, weekly episodes for improving your verbal and non-verbal communication skills. ABOUT ME: I’m a New Delhi-based writer, editor and communications coach, with two decades of experience in policy research and media - both print and digital. I love editing non-fiction and have been teaching business communication and writing for the past 6 years. I'd love to hear from you! You may connect with me on Instagram or Twitter, both @TruthAbtNobody, or on LinkedIn. You can also book an online coaching session at thetruthaboutnobody@gmail.com or send me a text/ WhatsApp on +91 9045 707 887

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