How To Improve The Way You Communicate To Get Results

Take a moment before your next important conversation. Pay attention to how much time you spend preparing your report, spreadsheet, or presentation slides compared to the actual words you will use. 

Think about the first words you will say at the start of the conversation…and the final words you will end with to increase the probability you will get what you want. 

• Plan it

• Write it down

• Practice it

• Reflect on what works and repeat or adjust.

I wrote my third book because executives I work with kept sharing the results they achieved when they used the words I suggested they use in board rooms, on stage, and in conversations with their teams, bosses and investors. You can hear their feedback below. 

Ask yourself:

• Do you wish you had more truth tellers at your company?

• Do you wonder how to effectively share feedback to increase performance?

• Do you wish you could confidently step on stage and engage your audience?

• Do you want to learn how to prepare and deliver great media interviews?

• Do you wonder how you can be true to your own purpose and values in how you lead?

Those are some of the many questions that get answered in Words That Work: Communicate Your Purpose, Your Performance, and Your Profit. 

But don’t listen to me, listen to what these executives have to say:

“As the CEO of my own STREAM foundation and creator of STEM-based cooking classes & workshops, the advice in this book is super valuable. It is full of new ways of how to put your customers at the heart of your company, manage your external media relationships, and lead with purpose, heart, and passion. As a 16 year old business owner, this book gives me the playbook for continuing to grow my business to new heights! Your work, advice, and tools are priceless information for any business entrepreneur. “

Simone Bridges, CEO Goddess Food Factory, Founder Simone Bridges Inspires Inc 

“Val has made the ultimate guide to business communication. “Words that Work” is full of suggestions and alternative statements that open up communication. I am excited to have this new tool that will help me improve my ability to ask questions and affirm what others are saying.”

Rachel Canales, Chief of Staff, Lenovo Global Accounts/Chief Customer Advocate

“Val Wright has been an immensely valuable strategic advisor to me surrounding innovation and leadership through acquisitions and an IPO. I have considered her previous books required reading for any executive responsible for leading people through growth and change, and her clear, insightful voice will put her new book on the top of my recommended reading list. In her characteristic style, Val provides candid advice every leader needs to navigate innovation, communicate with impact, harness emotions, and actively manage external and internal communications. The easy-to-read format addresses the many situations executives will go through when they are asked to create outcomes that stretch beyond the current trajectory of the business.”

John Schneider, Chief Marketing Officer, Betterworks 

“Val’s third book sets us on a path to the essential art of truth-telling in business. I’ve used Val’s Words in many situations and it’s true, they do just work! The practical examples in this book will allow every leader to speak more boldly which will grow their business and career.”

Susan Potter, Vice President of Digital Experience, Hootsuite

“This book is a culmination of Val’s wise counsel she has given me over the last few years. Just the right words at the exact right moment. Every leader needs to read this book and benefit from this confidence building positivity. The world needs to hear from more incredible badass uplifting women like Val.”

Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, Chief Marketing Officer, Newlight Technologies 

Words That Work Communicate Your Purpose, Your Performance, and Your Profit. Order your copy at your favorite local bookstore to support your local small business. Or you can preorder it online at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes & Noble, Target, Booktopia.au,  Waterstones, Amazon.ca

Launching: 

🇬🇧 & 🌎 Jan 3rd

🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦 Jan 25th

If you want to pre order additional copies for your team or event let me know and I can extend special offers and discounts to you.

Wishing you a wonderful start to 2022!

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

What Are Your Favorite Photos of 2021? Here Are My Most Treasured

What are your favorite work memories from 2021?

I love creating photo books but I don’t always remember to create a physical album. So for now, here are nine of my favorite photos from 2021 that captures the year that was. 

1. From Virtual Working to Real Life conversations

In November I got to meet some of the group of executives i have been working with remotely for the last year as part of a Senior Leadership Forum for executives in technology. It was a delight to meet in real life in Palm Springs and they each received a preview manuscript of my third book Words that Work.

2. Taking Your Daughters to work special!

I love taking my daughters to work and where better than a livestreaming launch of Limelight eveningwear collection streamed on TikTok! Two of my three daughters are here with francesca's CEO Andrew Clarke.

 3. francesca's private equity ownership transformation

When my client womenswear retailer francesca’s successfully moved from public company to private equity ownership, I wanted to give a gift that symbolized the year they had been through refinancing and restructuring their company. I knew I wanted to incorporate a phoenix, but it needed to be an everlasting gift. My hyper-focused brain pays off in these situations because I went down a very long, deep, endless Google search tunnel, and eventually discovered glass paperweights with an ornate phoenix inside, from the Caithness Glass factory in Scotland.

4. New York speaking in front of 850 technology leaders

There is nothing like getting back to speaking infront of large audiences again! If you see the red dot on the stage, that's me talking about how to put customers at the heart of every decision in your company.

 5. My true excitement: jumping on a chair at SoCal Innovation Forum

Yes this is me, jumping on a chair as part of the SoCal Innovation Forum that I led for The Alliance of SoCal Innovation. The energy, ideas, and action resulting from a day together was electrifying! 

 6. Handwriting my third book

I was so fed up of my keyboard and computer in 2021, so much so I decided to hand write my third book. This is the book in progress at The Avalon hotel in Palm Springs where my husband wisely suggested I went for a week to help me focus and leave all the craziness at home as we emerged from lockdown.

 7. Guest Judge on Shark Tank style competition

I've designed and led a number of Shark Tank style innovation competitions. This most recent experience might be my favorite yet. I was a judge for Fran Finds with fashion brand francesca’s. From hundreds of applications, over two days last week the finalists appeared at Francesca’s headquarters to pitch their products, purpose, and passion. The catch was, their products needed to be available for this holiday season to appear in boutiques and online. Here is one of the winners.

 8. My favorite studio for virtual keynotes & interactive events

I am seeing caution return to events and internal corporate meetings so I will be seeing more of this studio in 2022 than I expected. CTRL Collective in Los Angeles have an incredible set up and studio for all my recordings and live events. My favorite coffee shop Copa Vida is right next door too! 

 9. Yes I have written three books

I am really including this one to remind myself because I still forget when people ask. I am now an author of three books. It is incredible to see events chose to give away all three of my books to their attendees. When I used to play football (soccer) in England I never did manage a hat trick, but at least I can say I achieved one in book publishing!

I’d love to see your own photo recap of 2021. 

Here’s to a fantastic 2022!

And finally… A Reminder:

“What’s your greatest dream for yourself?”

Join me on January 3rd 2022, 11am PT for an interactive discussion on:

How To Discover and Make a Reality Your Personal Moonshot. 

Suspend disbelief about what is within your reach. Leave with a creative ways to make your personal moonshots a reality in record time. Driverless cars, tunnels from LA to Las Vegas, and babies in space have nothing on the possibilities you can personally create. The holidays are the perfect time to ask yourself essential questions that can give you the confidence, reflection time, and plan to unleash the full impact you can have. 

Investment: Purchase one copy of my new book Words That Work Communicate Your Purpose, Your Profits and Your Performance before Midnight PT on December 31st and you will get to join the discussion. Order your copy at your favorite local bookstore to support your local small business. Or you can preorder it online at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes & Noble, Target, Booktopia.au,  Waterstones, Amazon.ca

Send me your receipt and I’ll send you the invitation to join. 

If you want to pre order additional copies for your team or event let me know and I can extend special offers and discounts to you.

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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Do You Want Help Uncovering Your Greatest Personal Moonshot?

If you didn’t doubt anything, what do you dream to do?

Perhaps you’ve never told anyone. Perhaps no one has ever asked you before. Perhaps you haven’t entertained the idea or you have an idea in mind. 

I’ve had great news from several executives in the last couple of weeks realizing some of their own moonshot ideas including….

• Two promotions for first time CMOs

• Three other first time reporting to CEO promotions

• Three significant business awards recognizing expertise in their field

• Relocating to a dream destination

• Interviews and features in prominent business media

Last week I was in New York speaking to 850 (fully vaccinated) leaders in technology. I was sharing how to unlock your next company moonshot which is featured in my upcoming book Words That Work. But put the current company, current job, and company moonshots to one side for a moment and imagine bold possibilities by asking:

“What’s your greatest dream for yourself?”

Join me on January 3rd 2022, 11am PT for an interactive discussion on:

How To Discover and Make a Reality Your Personal Moonshot. 

Suspend disbelief about what is within your reach. Leave with a creative way to make your personal moonshots a reality in record time. Driverless cars, tunnels from LA to Las Vegas, and babies in space have nothing on the possibilities you can personally create. The holidays are the perfect time to ask yourself essential questions that can give you the confidence, reflection time, and plan to unleash the full impact you can have. 

Investment: Purchase one copy of my new book Words That Work Communicate Your Purpose, Your Profits and Your Performance before Midnight PT on December 31st and you will get to join the discussion. Order your copy at your favorite local bookstore to support your local small business. Or you can preorder it online at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes & Noble, Target, Booktopia.au,  Waterstones, Amazon.ca

Email or text me your receipt and I’ll send you the invitation to join. 

If you want to pre order additional copies for your team or event let me know and I can extend special offers and discounts to you.

Wishing you a wonderful wind down to the holiday break and more sleep, giggles, and time with those you love. 

Dedicated to growing your business,

Val

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