by Gregory Heller | Nov 21, 2025 | Episodes
On this episode I share a principle that shows up again and again in great communication but is often overlooked by professionals: you have to earn attention before you earn understanding. Too many presentations, meetings, and messages begin with dense context,...
by Gregory Heller | Nov 21, 2025 | Episodes
Structure isn’t a formatting exercise. It’s the foundation of every clear, persuasive communication. Whether you’re giving a presentation, writing an email, or leading a meeting, structure is the difference between an idea that gets ignored and an idea that creates...
by Gregory Heller | Nov 21, 2025 | Episodes
On this episode, I cover the ABCs of professional communication, just as I teach them to my MBA students. One of the simplest ways to elevate your professional communication—whether you’re writing an email, pitching a strategy, or presenting to senior leaders—is to...
by Gregory Heller | Oct 31, 2025 | Episodes
Logos, Ethos, Pathos: The Ancient Keys to Modern Persuasion In this episode of Conversations on Communication, I explore three timeless principles that sit at the heart of all persuasive communication: Logos, Ethos, and Pathos. They come from Aristotle, but their...
by Gregory Heller | Oct 28, 2025 | Episodes
In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I explire one of the most powerful frameworks for structuring clear, persuasive business communication: the Minto Pyramid Principle. The framework, created by Barbara Minto at McKinsey, is a...
by Gregory Heller | Oct 25, 2025 | Episodes
The AIM Framework: The Compass for Every Communication” Welcome to Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, on this series, I’m going to turn lessons from my MBA course, Professional Communication into practical insights you can use every day. I’m Gregory...
by Gregory Heller | Jul 28, 2025 | Episodes
On this episode, I talk about something that comes up all the time in my coaching sessions with MBA students—and that’s networking. I’ve talked about it before on the podcast on episode 1202 “Reframe the way you think about networking and asking for...
by conversationsoncareers_ufelsl | Jul 23, 2025 | Episodes
On this episode, I speak with Lorraine Rise, career coach, founder and CEO of Career UpRising and host of the Career UpRising podcast. With a background in federal recruiting, Lorraine has spent a decade empowering mid- and late-career professionals through career...
by Gregory Heller | Oct 18, 2024 | Episodes
On this episode, I speak with Ryan Dickerson, founder of Good Fit Careers, about his innovative approach to career coaching. Ryan leverages generative AI tools like ChatGPT to help executives craft compelling resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate career...
by Gregory Heller | Sep 30, 2024 | Episodes
In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I share some advice on reframing how you think about “networking” and asking for help. Move beyond the idea of collecting contacts Focus on building genuine relationships and learning from others...
