SUMMER LISTENING: How To Talk So People Listen To You

SUMMER LISTENING: How To Talk So People Listen To You

Author: Mamamia Podcasts December 23, 2025 Duration: 24:26

This summer we’re curating your What The Finance playlist, filling it with unmissable episodes of BIZ the podcast that gets your work life sorted. Enjoy!

Ever sat in a meeting thinking of the perfect thing to say... only to stay completely silent? This episode is your ultimate guide to finding your voice at work, featuring communication queen Dr Kate Mason (trust us, she's actually changed lives at places like Netflix and Uber).

Join Em Vernem as she learns from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst how to stop apologising for existing in meetings (we've all done it) and why asking questions actually makes you look smarter, not dumber.

Plus Dr Kate Mason will give you 8 ready-to-use phrases that'll make you sound like a meeting pro. Kate's book's 'Powerfully Likeable: How to Communicate with Influence and Show up as Your Best Self' is out in September. Sign up to her newsletter to be one of the first to get it.

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HOSTS: Michelle Battersby, Soph Hirst and Em Vernem
EXEC PRODUCER: Georgie Page
AUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges

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Money talk can feel awkward, but putting it off rarely helps. That’s the idea behind What The Finance, a straightforward series from Mamamia Podcasts that tackles the questions we often think are too simple or too embarrassing to ask out loud. Over eight episodes, you’ll follow along as financial expert and author Melissa Browne works with actress and activist Pallavi Sharda to demystify personal finance from the ground up. It’s less about stock market jargon and more about the practical stuff that makes a real difference in your week-to-week life. You’ll hear honest conversations about setting realistic savings goals, understanding how superannuation really works, and untangling the confusing concept of so-called ‘good debt’. This podcast creates a relatable space where financial literacy is built one clear, manageable topic at a time. It’s designed for anyone who’s ever felt a bit lost looking at their bank statement or wondered if they’re making the right moves with their pay. By blending expert guidance with a genuine beginner’s perspective, the series makes the often-intimidating world of business and investing feel accessible and, most importantly, actionable. Tune in to get a clearer handle on your money, without the confusing jargon or judgment.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 24

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Duration: 37:06
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Duration: 0:55
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