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193: Mastering Authentic Influence: Communication Strategies for Leaders ft. Stacey Hanke

Welcome to the ⁠Events Demystified Podcast⁠, hosted by ⁠Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP⁠.

In this episode, Anca sits down with Stacey Hanke, CEO of Stacey Hanke Inc. and author of ‘Influence Redefined.’ Stacey shares invaluable insights on enhancing communication and influence, especially for event professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Learn practical tools and strategies to communicate confidently and lead authentically. Discover how to build trust, adapt your messaging, and maintain consistency across different platforms. Don’t miss out on actionable steps and expert advice to elevate your communication skills and influence effectively in both virtual and in-person settings.

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Stacey Hanke, a leader in influential communication strategies, began her career in voice-over work, where she learned the power of word choice and delivery. With over two decades of research, she realized that true influence isn’t about titles but about building trust and credibility through meaningful connections and communication. Stacey collaborates with Fortune 500 executives, helping them understand their impact from their audience’s perspective, eliminate distractions, and achieve greater success. As a Hall of Fame Speaker, Stacey’s engaging presentations provide practical strategies to overcome modern communication barriers, foster authentic connections and inspire action. Her Monday to Monday® philosophy empowers professionals to be impactful in every interaction, from presentations to everyday conversations, helping them drive action and achieve success.

Fun Fact:

Stacey Hanke is a leading expert in communication and influence. For over 20 years, she has empowered Fortune 500 leaders and teams to elevate their communication skills to build the trust and credibility needed to influence action.
In addition to being a Hall of Fame speaker, executive coach and business leader, Stacey is the author of three books. Her upcoming book, Influence Elevated, is available this October. It provides leaders with skills to manage employees and increase accountability in a hybrid work environment.
Stacey is here to share insights on improving our ability to influence and inspire, Monday to Monday®.

🔍 Topics Covered:

00:00 Introduction to Communication and Influence
01:57 Meet Stacey Hanke: Expert in Influence
03:40 Stacey’s Journey from Farm to Business
05:26 Defining True Influence
07:59 Common Pitfalls in Communication
12:34 Practical Steps to Improve Influence
16:12 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
24:26 The Importance of Consistency in Influence
29:29 Balancing Remote and In-Person Work
30:20 Building Virtual Team Connections
33:48 Authenticity in Professional Communication
36:07 Personal Branding and Authenticity
41:40 The Role of Feedback and Mentorship
47:36 The Future of Communication and Influence
50:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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⁠⁠Original Podcast Music written and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Score Music.

“Events: demystified” Podcast is brought to you by Tree-Fan Events, a leading woman-owned boutique event planning and production agency offering a comprehensive approach to event management and production, with a focus on enhancing the attendee experience with the #FIT4EVENTS framework for a holistic event cycle in order to create memorable events.

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About Events Demystified Podcast

As a seasoned event professional, podcast host, and AI strategist, Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, WMEP champions women behind the scenes in AV, event production, and technology. She advocates for becoming #FIT4EVENTS—mentally, physically, and emotionally—as well as for diversity in AV and the integration of AI in events. Through this podcast, she goes behind the curtain to bring the magic of event production and technology to the forefront, demystifying AV, AI tools, and event technology for in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences.

This podcast is sponsored by Tree-Fan Events LLC—a woman-owned event production agency integrating AV, AI, technology, and data-driven strategies to make every event a seamless and engaging experience.