Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Write an Elevator Pitch
Learn How to Write an Elevator Pitch or a project or issue from true expert and do it the clear, concicse, and conversational way. About Allen Weiner: Managing Director of Communication Development Associates, Inc. in Woodland Hills,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Effective Listening Course Announcement 50% Discount code: 50Listening
Effective Listening Skills Course for Leaders.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Uptalk?
What is uptalk and what can you do about it? "Uptalk" describes when your inflection goes up at the end of a statement instead of down to make everything sound like a question. Is uptalk professional? How can you stop uptalking? Uptalk...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Feedback in Communication?
What is Feedback, exactly? Feedback plays a key role in the communication process and we'll define it but also explain how you can use it to speed up your development as a leader and professional.
Language Tree
Collaborative Listening and Speaking: Presenting, Part 3
This lesson for beginner English learners focuses on formal and informal presentation skills: Providing information to friends, using eye contact, presenting a familiar topic, informal or formal presentation language based on the setting.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How Emergent Leadership Works: DOs and DONT'S
Emergent leadership describes the way some professionals get noticed and rise up. Research on groups and teams shows specific make-or-break behaviors position some individuals and eliminate others. This research is originally from the...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
The Wrong Tone of Voice ("You Dummy!")
The Wrong Tone of Voice ("You Dummy!")
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Should You Say "Good Question"?
Should you say "Good question"? This video looks at the nuances of answering a question when you're tempted to say "Good question." I recommend you develop a few different ways to respond to difficult questions that buy you a moment to...
Seven Dimensions
A Positive Approach to Speaking
Sadhana Smiles shares how she finds the enthusiasm needed to make a presentation: - Unlock your passion - Display your goals - Aim to inspire - Feedback for improvement - Be natural, be yourself
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Public Speaking Tips Using the Hollywood Formula for Telling Stories
Great stories are the "bread and butter" of excellent public speaking. Let's hear some tips from an experienced Hollywood editor, Jeff Bartsch, that we can use to tell better stories when we do public speaking. 00:00 Introduction 01:57...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Answer a Two-Part Question
How to answer a two-part question after presentations. The way you answer questions after a presentation can get harder when somebody asks a multi-part question. We can feel like they are trying to throw us off. Follow these tips to make...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Reward Power
Reward Power (French & Raven) is one of the types or bases of power. We look at examples and how you can use reward power as a leader. According to French and Raven (1959), power is social influence. Reward power is the ability to...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Avoid Filler Words
How to avoid filler words when speaking, public speaking and stop saying um, you know, uh, like, you know, and other fillers. I consider this one of the best speaking tips because it worked for me! It will help you improve your public...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Say "I Don't Know" When You Don't Know An Answer
How do you say I don't know when you don't know an answer without looking incompetent? This skill can make or break a presentation or meeting. Yes, however, you'd better give some good follow up content if you want to maintain...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Public Speaking Credibility
Public Speaking Credibility is the key to being a believable, persuasive presenter and we'll look at six components of credibility. If you're speaking or presenting, you must be believable. In other words, you must be a credible speaker...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What I Think of Linkedin & Let's Connect!
What I Think of Linkedin & Let's Connect!
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Rhetorical Questions for Public Speaking
Learning how to ask rhetorical questions for public speaking is a great technique to engage listeners. We define, explain, and look at how to ask rhetorical questions. A plain definition of a rhetorical question is one that is asked but...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to SPEAK UP with Confidence 7 TIPS
How Can I Speak Up with Confidence! These 7 concrete tips will make you instantly look and sound more confident especially in group meetings.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Answer A Long-Winded Question
It's important to learn how to answer questions long-winded questions after a presentation smoothly. Listeners sometimes flood you with a jumble of questions, opinions, and concerns all at once. It's very tempting to let the person's...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor's Reaction to Will Smith "Not Afraid to Die on a Treadmill"
Communication Professor's reaction to Will Smith's viral moment, "I'm not afraid to die on a treadmill," interview with Tavis Smiley. Will Smith sends the clear message that he won't be outworked but he expresses himself in a compelling...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Public Speaking Skills vs Conversation Skills Confidence Booster
Public speaking and ordinary conversation have many similarities and important differences that should help become more confident in your public speaking skills. You'll be building your skills on what you already know from your everyday...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Presentation Skills Tip: Use Just One Main Idea
Team leaders and managers often have to present training sessions. Often, the people scheduling these mash various topics together. As a speaker, how do you handle two unrelated topics in the same presentation? Essentially, presenters...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Should You "Fake Till You Make It" ???
Should You "Fake Till You Make It" ???
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Use a Coke To Gesture When Speaking
Use a Coke To Gesture When Speaking