Why do some conversations create trust while others create resistance before they even begin?

In Episode 38, I am extremely happy and honoured to welcome Toby Blatchford-Tagg, Founder and CEO of The Lead Lab.

For more than a decade, Toby has helped organisations transform LinkedIn from a noisy social platform into a powerful tool for creating meaningful business conversations and authentic professional relationships.

Together, we explore why communication often fails before it even starts and what leaders can do differently.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Readiness Trap – why people often wait too long before taking action
• Resistance as Intelligence – what resistance can teach us rather than what it prevents
• How real conversations create trust, engagement, and lasting relationships
• Why does some communication create connection while other communication creates defensiveness
• Practical insights leaders can apply immediately in their teams and organisations

Whether you are a leader, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, or simply someone who wants to communicate more effectively, this conversation offers valuable insights into how trust is built and how meaningful conversations begin.

🎁 Exclusive for listeners: Toby is offering a free LinkedIn Outreach Review to help you improve the quality and effectiveness of your professional conversations.

https://calendly.com/the-lead-lab/free-review⁠

Listen now and discover why communication often fails before it starts—and how to change that.