Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Types of Hand Gestures in Nonverbal Communication
We'll look at the classic 5 Types of hand Gestures in nonverbal communication. Researchers Ekman and Friesen developed this research on gestures in 1968 and these have been foundational parts of how we understand gestures to this day....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Verbal Communication Barriers
These Top 3 Verbal Communication Barriers will make effective communication and finding common ground more difficult, but look at some simple tips to overcome these barriers.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Charismatic Leadership Theory
Charismatic Leadership Theory explains the key characteristics of charismatic leaders, we give numerous examples, and look at the ethical use of charisma.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Persuasion?
What is persuasion? Is it the same as forcing, manipulating, preaching to the choir, or is it something else? We'll define persuasion from a communication perspective, explain it's meaning, and show you how you see it in your everyday life.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Monroe's Motivated Sequence explanation with examples for persuasive speeches.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How to Show Up for Your Own Presentation
Veteran writer and public speaker Lynn Parramore gives you three keys to sharing your research with an audience. Quell the fear, banish the boredom, and light the fire!
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Informative vs Persuasive
Choices about an Informative vs Persuasive speech or presentation are important because your goals for a presentation will vary depending upon the audience, your goals, and the occasion. Speaking to Inform: - Teaching about something -...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What Are Communication Skills? Top 10!
What are Communication Skills? We'll look at the Top 10 Communication Skills according to employers' surveys.
Seven Dimensions
Presenting Online with Impact
This video provides practical tips for delivering impactful online presentations. It emphasizes the importance of introducing oneself, explaining the presentation's goal and structure, and maintaining visibility through professional...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to be More Likable
How to be more likable? Well, you don't need any special charisma to be likeable and make more friends. It's all about fundamentals.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Organize a Persuasive Speech or Presentation
In this video, you'll learn how to organize and write a persuasive speech or presentation, especially the problem, solution, benefits order of the main points. A persuasive presentation is similar to an informative presentation but...
Curated Video
MOTIVAR CONTANDO HISTORIAS - Motivate Through Storytelling
Este vídeo le ayudará a animar sus presentaciones y a su equipo utilizando técnicas de narración de historias veraces: son más memorables que un montón de datos áridos. El experto en psicología Peter Quarry explica lo importante que es...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Legitimate Power
Legitimate Power (French & Raven) is one or the types of bases of power. We look at examples of legitimate power.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Body Language for Presentations
Let's look at some body language tips for presentations and public speaking. Non verbal communication and body language play a big role in how you come across and should be a key part how to do a killer presentation. Body Language Tips:...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Transformational Leadership Theory
Transformational leadership theory helps us identify the Top 5 qualities of transformational leaders and we'll look at numerous examples to explain this style of leadership and approach. Top 5 Qualities of Transformational Leadership...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Importance of Public Speaking
We'll look at the importance of public speaking skills for professionals, students, and in everyday life.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Compassion in the Workplace
Creating a culture of compassion in the workplace is a great way for leaders to transform the workplace experience.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor's Reaction to Ashton Kutcher's Speech for Teen Choice Award
Communication professor's reaction to Ashton Kutcher's Teen Choice Award Speech on Nickelodeon in 2013.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Rhetoric?
What is Rhetoric? It's one of the oldest areas of study in history (about 400 BC). Rhetoric is all about the study of persuasive communication and is grounded in the teachers of philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero and sophists...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Empathy?
What is Empathy and why does it matter? We'll take the definition but also look at 3 ways to practice empathy in your daily life.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Trait Theory of Leadership
We'll look at the Trait Theory of Leadership that identifies the top 5 traits leaders possess and some examples and characteristics of each trait. Trait leadership theory is a common approach across organizational behavior, management...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Improve Public Speaking
How to improve your public speaking skills in 5 ways.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Barriers to Effective Listening
Barriers to effective listening skills and take a look at a 1-hour Listening Course.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Cite Sources in a Speech
How to cite sources properly in a speech or presentation and citing sources so they sound smooth and conversational. In the examples, I use APA style for consistency.