Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Face to Face Conversation
Face-to-face conversation is more important than ever. Communicating in an embodied, face-to-face vs online has many advantages and the lack of these embodied conversations can contribute to loneliness, depression, and sense of...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor's Reaction to Jordan Peterson Lecture & Delivery Skills
Communication Professor's reaction to Dr. Jordan Peterson lecture on intelligence to look at his public speaking delivery skills. Peterson is a Professor at the University of Toronto where he teaches Psychology. He wrote the best-selling...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Open and Close Presentations
Here's a seriously in-depth, step-by-step look at How to Open and Close Presentations or Speeches. We explore various attention grabbers for presentations (or "attention getters") and all of the other component parts that make a...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Preview Statements for Presentation Introductions
A preview statement is the last part of a presentation or public speaking introduction. You see these especially for informative presentations. A good preview statement should be: 1. Brief. Concise phrases or even single words for each...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Transactional vs Transformational Leadership
Let's look at transactional vs. transformational leadership approaches, theory, definitions, and examples to see how you might better develop your own leadership style.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Dress for a Speech
How should I dress for this speech? We'll ask 7 guest experts about how we should dress (and think about our appearance) for public speaking and presentation situations.
Seven Dimensions
Mastering the Art of Pitching and Influencing
In this video, a leader shares tips and strategies for mastering the skill of pitching and influencing. The leader emphasizes the importance of being prepared, concise, and confident when presenting ideas. They also highlight the value...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Informational Power
Informational Power (French & Raven) is one of the types or bases of power. We look at examples of informational power. Informational Power or Influence happens when a leader provides information, reasons, and explanations that persuade...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to End a Presentation
How to end a presentation or speech? There are four key parts to conclude a presentation effectively and this video unpacks them. 1. Signal the end. It doesn't take long to say "In conclusion" or something similar but it helps your...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
4 Tips for Public Speaking with an Accent
Here are 4 Tips to help you do public speaking in English if you have an accent.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is an important leadership approach that contrasts with traditional management or leadership. The term was coined in the 1970s by Robert K. Greenleaf. Some well-known servant leaders are Jesus, Gandhi, Mother Teresa,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
French and Raven's Bases of Power
French and Raven's Bases of Power explain the five and eventually six forms, types, or sources of power in the 1960s that still apply to us today in the workplace. These concepts are sometimes called French and Raven's power model or...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Become a Leader at Work
How to become a leader at work? This video unpacks a common three-step process that moves individual contributors to leadership positions in the workplace. It sounds simple but many people falsely assume if they just do their job well as...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How Many Times to Practice a Speech?
How Many Times to Practice a Speech?
Seven Dimensions
Navigating the Pitfalls of Social Media
This video discusses the importance of being cautious and responsible when using social media. It highlights the potential dangers and consequences of posting inappropriate or damaging content, while also emphasizing the positive aspects...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Communicate Assertively 4 Tips
Here are 4 Tips for How to Communicate Assertively. We'll compare and contrast assertive communication with some other types of communication, we'll give examples, and tips so you can be at your best. The video look as the following: -...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Johari Window Model
The Johari Window Model is an excellent tool to increase self-awareness and for personal development. I use my own example to illustrate the four squares or windows in the Johari model. The Johari Window model was developed by Joseph...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Improve Your Presentation Skills the Quickest, Easiest, and Simplest Ways
Quickest, easiest, simplest ways to improve your presentation skills? I get asked that often. Let's look at four ways to improve your presentations right away. When you get better at these four skills, you will stand out among your...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Rhetorical Devices For Persuasion
These Top 10 Rhetorical Devices for Persuasion and Public Speaking will enhance the persuasiveness of your speeches. These are also called Rhetorical Techniques or Literary Devices or that writers use in speeches and writing to enhance...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Is Eye Movement & Deception Bogus???
Is Eye Movement & Deception Bogus???
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Collaborative Problem Solving
This is an introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving in business.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
4 Conversational Maxims for Effective Communication
These 4 Conversational Maxims will help make you a more effective communicator, especially in conversations. Paul Grice first developed these maxims they have many applications: 1. Quantity 2. Quality 3. Relevance 4. Manner
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Fundamental Attribution Error
What is the fundamental attribution error? We'll look at examples and a basic definition to make the fundamental attribution concept practical for professional settings. Fundamental Attribution Error comes from the Attribution Theory by...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor Reacts to Brené Brown Netflix Special
Communication Professor reacts to Brené Brown's Netflix special to look at her public speaking skills. Brene Brown's special, Call to Courage was based upon her popular books that look at the connection between vulnerability and courage....