In this episode, Reed Hansen sits down with Nisha Trivedi, one of the top-ranked MBA admissions consultants at MBA Mission, a LinkedIn Learning author, and a leading voice in business etiquette and professional communication.

In a world dominated by hustle, automation, and speed, this conversation zooms in on what many businesses overlook — the art of communication, etiquette, and authentic storytelling — and how mastering these skills can elevate your career, personal brand, and leadership presence.

Nisha has been featured in Poets & Quants, Bloomberg, and the Los Angeles Times, and she helps professionals and organizations communicate with clarity, civility, and confidence. Together, Reed and Nisha explore how strong brands and strong leaders earn trust — not through hype, but through intentional communication.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• What a personal brand really is (and what it’s not)
• How authenticity plays a critical role in storytelling and leadership
• Why vulnerability makes stories more persuasive — not weaker
• How professionals can balance credibility with relatability
• The role storytelling plays in MBA admissions and career growth
• How business etiquette impacts trust, collaboration, and culture
• Common communication mistakes professionals make (and how to fix them)
• Why channel choice (email vs. phone vs. meeting) matters more than you think
• How etiquette and clarity reduce conflict and improve workplace dynamics

🎯 Key Topics Covered

✅ Personal Branding — Defining the essence of who you are (and who you’re not)
✅ Storytelling Frameworks — Turning experiences into authentic narratives
✅ Vulnerability & Trust — Why perfect stories don’t persuade
✅ MBA Admissions Insights — What decision-makers really look for
✅ Business Etiquette — Practical rules for modern professional interactions
✅ Leadership Communication — How clarity and civility elevate influence

👤 About Our Guest: Nisha Trivedi

Nisha Trivedi is a Senior Consultant at MBA Mission, where she helps applicants craft compelling, authentic stories for top MBA and graduate programs. She is also a business etiquette trainer, LinkedIn Learning author, and thought leader focused on helping professionals navigate modern workplace interactions with confidence and grace.

Her LinkedIn Learning courses include:
• Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace
• Business Etiquette for Gen Z
• Social Cues No One Teaches You

🔗 Connect with Nisha Trivedi

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishatrivedi/
🌐 MBA Mission: https://www.mbamission.com
🎓 LinkedIn Learning: Search “Nisha Trivedi” on LinkedIn Learning
🧠 Business Etiquette Training: https://ntbusetiquette.com

🚀 About MarketSurge

At MarketSurge, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and louder by turning marketing tools into systems — and systems into predictable growth.

If you’re tired of guessing and want automation that performs like a team of 10, you’re in the right place.

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