Tuesdays with Terri: Embrace linguistic diversity for better communication
Women's Wisdom Network Podcast
Release Date: 07/22/2025
Women's Wisdom Network Podcast
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Stress is costing leaders more than they realize. Terri Murphy of RealtyTimesNewsTV sits down with Jim Poole, CEO of NuCalm, to discuss NuCalm’s latest releases and innovations in deep restful sleep, stress management, and high performance. Jim explains the neuroscience behind how stress impacts decision-making, leadership capacity, emotional regulation, and overall health — and how NuCalm’s patented technology helps regulate the nervous system naturally, without drugs or side effects. From elite military operators and professional athletes to CEOs and cancer patients, NuCalm is being...
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Promises & Integrity — why credibility matters more than charisma. In this episode of Tuesdays with Terri, communication expert Terri Murphy explores why credibility—not charm, polish, or personality—is the true foundation of meaningful leadership and authentic connection. As we move into a new chapter, Terri reflects on the power of promises, integrity, and being impeccable with our word. Drawing inspiration from influential thinkers and authors including Nido Qubein, Jason Hewlett, Don Miguel Ruiz, Dan Millman, and timeless spiritual principles, she examines how our words carry...
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How to stay clear, connected, and human when physical discomfort affects communication. In this episode of Tuesdays with Terri, communication expert Terri Murphy explores how physical environments — especially cold weather — directly impact how people listen, process, and connect. Whether you’re bundled up outside, stuck in an uncomfortable space, or speaking with someone who is, Terri reminds us that communication isn’t just heard with the ears — it’s felt in the body. Terri shares practical tips for keeping conversations effective when temperatures drop: speaking clearly,...
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How to add authenticity to your holiday communications — skip doing the mundane by adding the power of the personal touch. In this episode of Tuesdays with Terri, communication expert Terri Murphy offers a refreshing take on holiday greetings and client appreciation. Instead of sending generic cards or obligatory gifts, Terri shares meaningful, personal, and highly memorable ways to connect with clients, colleagues, and loved ones during the holiday season. From donation cards to cause-based gifting, from pet-themed contributions to community-driven events, Terri explains how thoughtful...
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Change how you say thank you and change a life! In this week’s episode, Terri Murphy asks a simple but powerful question: Do you say it like you mean it? We say “thank you” all the time — but too often it’s automatic, routine, or rushed. Terri breaks down how intentional, specific gratitude can transform connection, trust, motivation, and leadership. You’ll learn: • Why generic thank-yous fall flat • How to express appreciation that people actually feel • Three steps to turn gratitude into real impact • How intentional acknowledgment strengthens relationships — even in...
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Ever feel like your audience tunes out halfway through your presentation? Chances are, you’re speaking a language they don’t understand. In this episode of Tuesdays with Terri, communication coach Terri Murphy explores how using industry-specific jargon—or “terms of art”—can disconnect you from your audience, cost you trust, and even money. Drawing from real-world examples in focus groups and courtroom settings, Terri reveals how experts often lose connection by assuming others know their terminology. Learn how to simplify your message without watering it down and use the sandwich...
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Great content isn’t enough—your presentation, presence, and connection determine whether anyone truly hears you. You can have the best data, the strongest case, or the smartest content in the room… but if your presentation falls flat, your message goes with it. In this episode of Tuesdays with Terri, presentation coach Terri Murphy shares what she learned after a five-day intensive boot camp in Las Vegas: it’s not just what you say, it’s how you show up. From voice, posture, and eye contact to storytelling and simple human acknowledgment, Terri explains how small presentation habits...
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Is what you are saying authentic? Be congruent to drive connection, convey authenticity with confidence and impact! When words say one thing and your body says another, trust breaks. In this episode of Tuesdays with Terri, presentation coach Terri Murphy unpacks congruence—the alignment of what you say with how you say it (tone, facial expression, posture, pace). Learn practical ways to spot mixed signals in yourself and others, slow down reactivity, match nonverbals to intent, and ask clarifying questions that restore connection. You’ll learn: What incongruence looks and sounds like...
info_outlineIn this Tuesdays With Terri episode, Terri Murphy explores the fascinating insights from Catherine D. Kinsler’s book, How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—and What It Says About You. Terri explains how biases based on accents, dialects, and speech patterns form early in life and often act as barriers to connection. She shares actionable tips on embracing linguistic diversity to foster inclusion and better relationships. Tune in to discover how becoming aware of your own communication habits can help you break through judgments and biases, creating more meaningful and impactful interactions.
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