Instructional Video6:44
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Effective Public Speaking Techniques

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video6:18
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Types of Hand Gestures in Nonverbal Communication

Higher Ed
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....
Instructional Video5:33
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Verbal Communication Barriers

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video2:46
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

What is Persuasion?

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video9:44
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Charismatic Leadership Theory

Higher Ed
Charismatic Leadership Theory explains the key characteristics of charismatic leaders, we give numerous examples, and look at the ethical use of charisma.
Instructional Video5:29
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Effective Communication Skills Training: Concise, Clear, Confident. Part 7 (of 7) | Nonverbal Tips

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video9:00
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Monroe's Motivated Sequence

Higher Ed
Monroe's Motivated Sequence explanation with examples for persuasive speeches.
Instructional Video10:01
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Informative vs Persuasive

Higher Ed
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 -...
Instructional Video6:21
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

What Are Communication Skills? Top 10!

Higher Ed
What are Communication Skills? We'll look at the Top 10 Communication Skills according to employers' surveys.
Instructional Video4:21
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Effective Communication Skills When You're New to a Group or Team

Higher Ed
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....
Instructional Video8:16
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to be More Likable

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video3:28
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Effective Communication Skills: Concise, Clear, Confident. Part 6 (of 7) | How to Avoid Filler Words

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video7:04
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Legitimate Power

Higher Ed
Legitimate Power (French & Raven) is one or the types of bases of power. We look at examples of legitimate power.
Instructional Video8:17
Seven Dimensions

The Importance of Being Supportive

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video9:39
Seven Dimensions

Organizing and Prioritizing for Success in the Workplace

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video9:23
Seven Dimensions

Managing Diversity in the Workplace

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:34
Seven Dimensions

Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video6:23
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Transformational Leadership Theory

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video4:05
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Importance of Public Speaking

Higher Ed
We'll look at the importance of public speaking skills for professionals, students, and in everyday life.
Instructional Video4:33
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Types of Delivery for Speeches and Public Speaking

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video6:41
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Compassion in the Workplace

Higher Ed
Creating a culture of compassion in the workplace is a great way for leaders to transform the workplace experience.
Instructional Video9:45
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor's Reaction to Ashton Kutcher's Speech for Teen Choice Award

Higher Ed
Communication professor's reaction to Ashton Kutcher's Teen Choice Award Speech on Nickelodeon in 2013.
Instructional Video7:12
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

What is Empathy?

Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video6:04
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

What is Rhetoric?

Higher Ed
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...