Building Strong Relationships for Effective Communication with Lindsey Cash

Speak In Flow

Welcome to a new episode of the Speak in Flow podcast. Today, we are joined by marketing expert Lindsey Cash to discuss why building strong relationships is crucial for effective communication. She shares her marketing experiences and explains why it's not just about what you say, but also about the relationships you build.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why Relationships Matter

Lindsey explains why focusing on relationships is key to effective communication, with fascinating anecdotes from her career showing how strong relationships helped her succeed.

Tips for Building Relationships

We dive into the importance of give-and-take and how it contributes toward strong relationships as Lindsey gives practical tips like watching body language, finding common interests, and appreciating others.

Building Trust in Tough Times

Understanding why someone might be guarded can help create a trusting environment. Lindsey shares how to build trust even when things are difficult - including being open, listening carefully, and showing you care about others' views.

Handling Communication Challenges

Lindsey discusses dealing with difficult situations and knowing when to step back, emphasizing the importance of relying on your team and not taking things personally.

Learning and Growing

Lindsey shares advice she received from her former boss about finding value in every person and interaction. She encourages listeners to keep improving their communication skills and build trust as the basis of real connections.

Tune in to hear how focusing on building relationships can boost effective communication and create a more trusting and collaborative environment.

Memorable Quotes:

“Sometimes it’s difficult to find how we can relate to each other and build a friendship outside of a work relationship. We usually try to find out if they have a favorite sports team favorite activity or favorite food. And then you’ll see people’s faces light up. And that’s where the real communication starts - when you’re both talking about something you both love.”

“Me not coming from that [tech] background, I also have to accept that I don’t speak the same language as them, no matter how hard I try.”

“When I first started in sales, I did take [rejection] personally sometimes because it felt like ‘oh, am I not good at my job?’ or ‘am I not a good salesperson?’ Those are the moments when I lean on my team with those strong connections that I’ve built; their support.”

Connect with Lindsey Cash:

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cashlindsey/

About the Guest:

From studying Psychology, Lindsey Cash continues to enhance her knowledge in the field and combines it with a strong background in sales and marketing. She leverages her expertise to create impactful and meaningful experiences by understanding human behavior. Always passionate about her work, Lindsey continuously seeks opportunities to grow and make a difference in her field.

Fun-facts:

• In her free time, Lindsey loves researching health, neuroscience, fitness, and entertainment by watching YouTube videos.
• An avid swimmer, she dreams of swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco one day.
• As a Yelp Elite, Lindsey enjoys trying new restaurants during her travels around the world.
• Growing up as a dancer since the age of 3, she often breaks out into dance when she's happy or stressed.

About Melinda:

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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