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Full of Words
Explore the power of language on the Full of Words Podcast with hosts Sue and CJ.
Through insightful discussions and engaging interviews, this weekly podcast delves into how words and communication deeply impact business, society and our everyday lives.
Sue and CJ draw from decades of combined experience to analyse the role words and language play in effective messaging and provide tips that will empower listeners' personal and professional communications.
Pull up a comfy chair, grab your favourite cuppa, and join two friends who turn their word love into wise lessons that will leave you feeling wittier and wiser!
Full of Words
98. Unpacking Language: Insights on Effective Communication and Its Evolution with Kate Holland (Episode Replay)
In the latest episode of the Full of Words Podcast, Sue and CJ dive into the profound impact language has on both business and personal communication. They unpack the power of words and how they shape our interactions, discussing the shift from formal to direct communication in the age of social media and technology
Join them as they chat with Kate Holland, a seasoned expert in radio production and freelance communication, who offers valuable insights on the challenges of jargon, cultural and linguistic differences, and the influence of Latin on understanding other languages. They also explore how regional accents, slang, and jargon can affect communication and comprehension.
Additionally, CJ and Sue share updates on their personal projects, including Sue’s Author Academy Collective and CJ’s Doing It Daily Social Media Success. They delve into the intricacies of legal language versus everyday communication, the importance of reading for empathy, and their favorite words that capture unique feelings and concepts.
Don’t miss the practical tips on clear writing and navigating communication challenges across different contexts—Tune in now!
If anyone is after a longform profile piece Kate Holland happy to chuck in a shorter version for websites/intros for free
Highlights:
- (01:35) Kate shares her passion for words, reading, and clear writing in business.
- (03:16) Kate’s child studies Latin, which aids in learning additional languages.
- (04:00) Latin’s educational timing and its influence on modern languages.
- (05:28) The unique words in other languages that capture specific concepts or emotions.
- (06:22) Understanding slang and accents across different cultures.
- (10:29) Kate’s experiences with accents and jargon, emphasizing the need for clear communication.
- (11:42) Importance of defining jargon for clarity in writing.
- (13:18) CJ points out issues with vague room descriptions in travel, stressing detailed information.
- (16:43) How language has become less formal over time.
- (17:07) The shift to plain language, especially in legal documents.
- (18:28) Kate reflects on the need for plain language to make legal terms less intimidating.
- (18:51) The meanings of words like "preamble" and "ambulant."
- (20:01) Words that sound different from their meanings, like "bucolic" and "cantankerous."
- (21:32)peculation on the future of language in the digital age.
- (22:35) The new WWII-themed book by Maurice Gleitzmann.
- (23:29) How reading helps build empathy and understanding.
- (26:43 ) The importance of reading for gaining different perspectives.
- (28:55) Balancing technology with time for reflection and creativity.
- (30:28) Their favorite words, like "discombobulated" and "serendipitous."
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