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What Makes an Effective Communicator?
What makes an effective communicator? Is it confidence, is it clarity, is it conciseness, maybe an engaging answer - well that’s what I'll be sharing in this video, so if you struggle with this then this is the right video for you. What...
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Interview Question and Answer: How Do You Handle Conflict?
How do you handle conflict is one of the MOST common interview questions. This video includes an example answer to this behavioral interview question and how to structure your answer. You can structure your answer using the star method....
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How Brands Ruin Slang
From the Brands Saying Bae in the 2010s, to the “wassup” ads of the 90s, advertisers are always trying to find ways to sound cool. But when brands on social media use a slang word in their marketing, that basically guarantees it's over....
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5 Tough Interview Questions and Answers
In this video I cover 5 Tough interview questions and answers using the STAR method. I also answer the common question - What is the STAR method? The STAR interview method is a technique used by interviewers to ensure that your answer to...
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Interview Question and Answer: What Makes You a Good Manager?
Get the best answer to, "what makes you a good manager?" in this video. This tough interview question can be easily answered when you use these interview tips and a simple two-part structure. First a summary of your important leadership...
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Interview Question and Answer: How Do You Communicate Effectively
In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to answer the competency-based interview question, "How do you communicate effectively?" Effective communication is crucial in the workplace and it's important to know what good communication is and...
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Situational Interview Question and Answer: Describe a Difficult Situation and How You Handled It
In this interview coaching video I share a strong example answer to the tough interview question, "describe a difficult situation and how you handled it with examples." This is a situational interview question, although this video covers...
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Ways to Increase your Emotional Intelligence
Ways to Increase your Emotional Intelligence is a video to help anyone improve their EQ. A person's IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a measure of their ability to solve problems and think logically. EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient)...
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5 Steps to Mend a Strained Relationship
5 Steps to Mend a Strained Relationship is a video that will help anyone develop essential conflict resolution skills. When work relationships are strong, they can be a source of energy, learning and support. But when they are strained...
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4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
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Building High Performing, Collaborative, Hybrid Teams
Building High Performing, Collaborative, Hybrid Teams is a video designed to inspire leaders to build and maintain stronger more effective teams that work collaboratively and are more successful. In this video psychologists Eve Ash and...
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Julius Caesar 5.2 Scene Summary
This video explores a crucial battle scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus sends a messenger to urge Cassius to hasten their attack. The focus is on understanding the dynamics of communication and urgency in warfare as...
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Julius Caesar 2.3 Scene Summary
In this video, Artemidorus, a teacher of rhetoric, is portrayed preparing a crucial letter intended to warn Caesar about an impending conspiracy against him. Set near the Capitol, the scene captures Artemidorus's anxiety as he hopes the...
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Julius Caesar 2.3 Interview: Artemidorus
This video presents a critical conversation where Artemidorus emphasizes the power of effective communication and its pivotal role in politics and personal influence. As Artemidorus prepares to deliver a warning to Caesar about a...
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Responding to Microaggression
Learn about microaggressions and how they be unintentional yet harmful; Understand the types of microaggression – micro-assaults, micro-insults and micro-invalidations; Become more aware of your own biases and stereotyping; Recognize the...
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Start a New Job Impressively from Day 1
Be proactive and come prepared; Get to know people including your manager. Be friendly and engaged; Clarify what is expected of you – your tasks and responsibilities; Show enthusiasm, ask questions and take notes; Build relationships...
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Speak Clearly and Concisely
Use language that everyone understands and avoid jargon; Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your tone; Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically, you know”; Use relevant...
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Report Writing Made Simple
Learn that the best reports are clear and structured, directed appropriately to its specific audience; Understand that a quality report contains accurate information and addresses its stated purpose (e.g. problem-solving); Write clearly...
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Overcoming Loneliness
Make time and space for conversations; Be open to talking with people you don't know; Join clubs or online interest groups; Listen to other people who feel lonely;
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Make your New Job a Success
Learn how the business works – ask questions, listen and observe; Understand the organization's unspoken rules and culture; Clarify your role and how you fit in; Build relationships; Maintain a healthy work-life balance; Demonstrate...
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How to Present to Camera
Prepare – choose lighting, angles and clothes that will not distract viewers; Look directly at the camera and use positive body language; Rehearse to build confidence and manage anxiety; Know and organize what you are going to say; Be...
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Give Bad News Effectively
Learn why it is important to deliver bad news effectively; Give bad news privately and personally; Be clear, succinct and honest; Be caring, supportive and willing to answer questions:
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Formal Meeting Procedures
Learn how formal meetings operate; starting with setting a time and place for the meeting and inviting attendees; Distribute a structured agenda well before the meeting, with items for discussion, information or decision, and documents...
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Coping with Unfairness
Using simple immediate strategies to manage angry reactions to unfairness, e.g. cold water on face, deep breathing, walking, exercise; Objectively view the situation and debrief with someone you trust; Document what happened if it needs...