Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Effective Public Speaking Techniques
Take a look at these five effective Public Speaking Techniques and tips from Dr. Bruce Lambert you can use to boost your skills in your next public speaking or presentation event.
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
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
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
Effective Communication Skills Training: Concise, Clear, Confident. Part 7 (of 7) | Nonverbal Tips
Effective communication skills training. In Part 7 (of 7) in this mini-course, we go after confident nonverbal communication tips. This lesson is an overlay for all of the others. It matters how we look and sound while we're...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Monroe's Motivated Sequence explanation with examples for persuasive speeches.
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.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Effective Communication Skills When You're New to a Group or Team
Effective communication skills in groups and teams is really hard when you're new. These three group communication skills will help you jump right in, show effective communication skills, and make a contribution from your first meeting....
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
Effective Communication Skills: Concise, Clear, Confident. Part 6 (of 7) | How to Avoid Filler Words
Effective Communication Skills. In Part 6 (of 7), we'll look at how to avoid filler words like um, uh, and, you know. Those fillers not only make you sound long-winded but cut into that confident sound we all want when we speak.
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.
Seven Dimensions
The Importance of Being Supportive
This video showcases the importance of being supportive in a team environment. It highlights the various ways in which individuals can show support, such as going above and beyond their role, providing assistance, and showing...
Seven Dimensions
Organizing and Prioritizing for Success in the Workplace
This video emphasizes the importance of prioritizing and organizing tasks in a work environment. It discusses strategies for effective time management, staying organized, and handling pressure and multiple demands. It also highlights the...
Seven Dimensions
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
This video features a discussion on the importance of diversity in the workplace and the challenges that arise when employees cannot communicate effectively in English. The conversation also touches on the need for language learning and...
Seven Dimensions
Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
This video emphasizes the importance of open communication and collaboration in resolving conflicts in the workplace. It highlights the need to focus on finding common ground and understanding each other's perspectives.
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
Types of Delivery for Speeches and Public Speaking
There are four types of delivery for speeches, public speaking, or presentations: 1) Manuscript reading, 2) Memorized, 3) Impromptu, and 4) Extemporaneous.I recommend mainly focusing on the extemporaneous style of delivery. It is the...
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 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
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...