Michael Thompson, a career coach, lecturer at EAE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, and strategic communication advisor to top business leaders worldwide joins Enterprise Radio. His new book is Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael Thompson discuss the following:



* What inspired you to write this book?

* How did your upbringing impact your confidence and what inspired you to pursue a job in sales as someone who is shy and stutters?

* In your book you talk about choosing “comfort over confidence.” Can you dive into what you mean by that?

* What are some tips you wish you’d ignored to when meeting new people and growing your network?

* How would you define the art of conversation?

* What exercises do you recommend to build our confidence and act with boldness in the moments that matter?

* In the book you share an interesting recipe to keep your relationships tight that doesn’t involve a lot of time? Can you tell me more about that?





Michael Thompson is a career coach, lecturer at EAE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, and strategic communication advisor to top business leaders worldwide. Growing up, his stutter and social anxiety kept him from pursuing his goals. By turning his supposed weaknesses into his greatest strengths, he developed a system of principles to help people express themselves more confidently and build meaningful relationships without sacrificing their nature. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Fast Company, Insider, Forbes, INC, MSN, and Apple News. His new book is Shy by Design: 12 Timeless Principles to Quietly Stand Out (Rowman & Littlefield, July 16, 2024).



Website: https://michaelthompson.art/book

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethompsonblog

Medium: https://michael-thompson.medium.com



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