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Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Organize a Speech or Presentation
Let's take an in-depth look at how to organize a presentation or speech including the introduction, body, and conclusion. Choices about how to structure a presentation or speech really matter. The right organization helps you stay on...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Extemporaneous vs Impromptu Speech Delivery and When To Use Them
People often confuse extemporaneous and impromptu delivery styles. We'll explain what they each are when to choose each speaking style based upon your situation.
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Understanding Collective Bargaining and Unionization in the Workplace
This video discusses the concept of unions and collective bargaining agreements in the workplace. It explores different perspectives on strikes, the role of unions in protecting workers' rights, and the potential abuses of union power....
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Deal with Rude People at Work
It's a key skill to learn how to deal with rude people at work. Rude, impolite, and unprofessional behavior is common. However, it's not just a personal style or preference we should make excuses for. It actually hurts organizations'...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Improve Listening Skills
Learn how to improve listening skills.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Write a Thesis Statement for a Speech
How to write a thesis statement for a speech for either an informative or persuasive presentation.
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Mastering the Art of Interviewing
This video provides valuable insights and advice on conducting successful interviews, emphasizing the importance of thorough research, preparation, and self-critique. It highlights the potential consequences of not being adequately...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Self-Actualization?
What is Self-Actualization from Abraham Maslow's pyramid and definition, and is it the key to happiness.<br/>
Self-actualization is a common term of psychology but it has important implications for leaders.
Self-actualization is a common term of psychology but it has important implications for leaders.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Effective Communication Skills Training: Concise, Clear, Confident (Part 2 of 7) | Concise Message
Effective Communication Skills, part 2 (of 7). In this video of the mini-course, we'll look at how to communicate concisely in our overall messages: Three ways to be more clear, concise, and confident.
1. Skip over the backstory...
1. Skip over the backstory...
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Surviving Stress and Burnout
This video showcases the stress and challenges faced by a team in the workplace. It highlights the importance of addressing stress and finding healthy coping mechanisms. Overall, it emphasizes the need for a supportive and positive work...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Self-Awareness in Relationships
How to improve and increase your self-awareness in relationships. We'll look at four ways to get started.
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Lead Productive Online Meetings
This video provides practical tips on how to make virtual meetings productive. It emphasizes the importance of choosing a quiet and well-lit space, using headphones and an external mic, and showing respect by staying focused during the...
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Developing Successful Mindsets
In this video, two colleagues engage in a conversation about their attitudes and outlook on life. Steve is portrayed as a pessimistic individual who often dwells on his failures and lacks confidence. The speaker, on the other hand,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Perception and Communication
Perception and communication. Is our perception of reality THE reality or is it just the way we personally see things. We'll look at our perception with some key concepts in mind from the coordinated management of meaning and social...
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Setting and Achieving Goals
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of setting and achieving goals. They discuss the significance of individual goals and how they contribute to personal success. The speaker also highlights the need for aligning...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Management vs Leadership
This videos looks at management vs leadership skills by comparing the similarities and differences between leaders and managers to give you the opportunity to see where you fit the picture. Before digging in, the first takeaway is that...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Your Mission, Vision, and Values (with Examples)
What are Your Mission, Vision, and Values? We'll look at lots of examples to help you write your own list of corporate or personal values.
- In summary, a mission statement is a concise "job description" for the organization...
- In summary, a mission statement is a concise "job description" for the organization...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communicate with Empathy
Learn how can you communicate with empathy, compassion, and impact and hear examples of communicating with empathy in my drive-through experience at McDonald's.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Nonverbal Communication Skills for Conversations
These three nonverbal communication skills tips and will help you jump into any conversation. An important part of the art of conversation is nonverbal communication skills (note: some people write it "nonverbal tips" and others...
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Creating a Warm Welcome for New Staff
This video emphasizes the importance of creating a warm and welcoming environment for new employees in order to foster trust, bonding, and enjoyment in the workplace. It highlights various strategies such as introductions, tours,...
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Effective Communication in the Workplace
In this video, a teacher provides guidance on effective communication skills for college graduates entering the workplace. The teacher emphasizes the importance of communication, body language, active listening, and professionalism. The...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Say No Politely
In this video, you'll get practice How to Say No Politely.
Saying no without "being mean," being rude, or hurting somebody's feelings is a key skill because we're always going to have too many things to do, invitations, and...
Saying no without "being mean," being rude, or hurting somebody's feelings is a key skill because we're always going to have too many things to do, invitations, and...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Active Listening Skills
Improve your Active Listening Skills, a key part of our overall effective communication skills Active listening skills, which some people call reflective listening, are critical for professionals, leaders, students, parents, customer...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Connotative vs Denotative
The Connotative vs Denotative meaning of words matters and these definitions and examples will help you choose your words for maximum impact as an emerging leader.