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The First Minute with Chris Fenning

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In this episode, John and Rudolf welcome international speaker and author Chris Fenning to the podcast. They discuss Chris's passion for communication and his transition from technical roles to communication specialist and author. They also explore the universal and cultural challenges in communication and the importance of balancing detail and conciseness. Chris shares insights on the role of silence and pauses in effective communication and strategies for addressing resistance to change. The episode concludes with a discussion of upcoming events and workshops in Cape Town and Pretoria.

Connect with Chris here:
Website: https://chrisfenning.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/

Connect with The Right Place here:
Website: https://therightplace.co.za/
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbsYVyG_XCjn-2_0CZN1Zw

Connect with John Watson:
Website: https://johnconnects.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:
Website: https://createinfinity.co.za
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/
29 Jan English South Africa Business · Careers

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