How to Improve Communication Skills for Career Growth

Communication skills can make a real difference to your career growth. From speaking confidently and using effective body language to handling workplace conversations, the way you communicate can help you stand out—even when others have similar technical skills. In this episode of DiscoverU Career Journeys, career coach Nahida Coelho speaks with Sanjana Chowhan, a former television journalist and news editor with over 15 years of experience at leading newsrooms, including ‪@indiatoday‬, ‪@TimesNow‬, and ‪@NDTVProfitIndia‬. Today, Sanjana works as a communications coach and media trainer, helping professionals improve their public speaking, presentation skills, and workplace communication. Drawing on her experience in journalism and coaching, Sanjana shares practical advice on communicating clearly, building confidence, and making your ideas heard. In this conversation, we explore: Why communication skills matter for career growth and promotions How to speak with confidence in meetings and presentations Body language, eye contact, posture, and non-verbal communication How to answer “Tell me about yourself” in a job interview What to do when you freeze, ramble, or lose your train of thought Simple techniques to improve speaking confidence How AI is changing the way we communicate at work Why listening and reading the room matter as much as speaking The challenges women face in the workplace and the importance of being assertive How professionals can develop stronger interpersonal and leadership skills Whether you're a student preparing for interviews, a young professional looking to stand out, or an experienced employee preparing for leadership, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply at work. 💬 Join the conversation: Which communication skill would you most like to improve? #CommunicationSkills #CareerGrowth #CareerAdvice #jobskills #careerdevelopment #SoftSkills #InterviewSkills #interviewpreparation #jobvacancy ----------------------------------------------- 🌐 Learn more & book your a discovery call: https://discoveru.in/ 👉 Subscribe to get more career clarity: ‪@DiscoverUCareerJourneys‬ ----------------------------------------------- DiscoverU Career Journeys brings you honest & inspiring career conversations with professionals, entrepreneurs, coaches & HR leaders — designed to give you career clarity, confidence, & practical tips. Whether you’re a student, young professional, mid‑career changer, or someone starting over later in life, our conversations will help you uncover your strengths, ignite your passion, & help you chart your own career journey.