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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Public Speaking Skills vs Conversation Skills Confidence Booster

Higher Ed
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...
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Seven Dimensions

Embracing New Assignments for Career Growth

Higher Ed
Psychologist Eve Ash sits down with Dr. Judy Olian, President of Qunnipiac University to discuss why you should say yes to new assignments.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Should You "Fake Till You Make It" ???

Higher Ed
Should You "Fake Till You Make It" ???
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Use a Coke To Gesture When Speaking

Higher Ed
Use a Coke To Gesture When Speaking
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Seven Dimensions

The Power of Asking for Help

Higher Ed
This video highlights the importance of inspirational leaders who are not afraid to seek help, ask for advice, and be held accountable.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Workplace Communication Skills: Monologue or Dialogue?

Higher Ed
Workplace communication skills often involve either monologue and dialogue. We sometimes don't realize that when we monologue, it is likely to push people away in the workplace and personal relationships. Learning how to have a dialogue...
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Comprehensive Listening Skills

Higher Ed
Comprehensive listening skills will help you communicate effectively overall.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Get Somebody to Stop Interrupting You with 4 Simple Tips

Higher Ed
Here are 4 Simple Tips to get somebody to Stop Interrupting you. They probably won't even notice you're sending these cues and Vanessa Van Edwards, our guest, will demonstrate exactly how you can do it.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Joe Rogan and Sanjay Gupta

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to a contentious moment between Joe Rogan and Dr. Sanjay Gupta (CNN). Was it a knockout? Notice the key conversational moments or power struggle between the two personalities on Rogan's podcast.
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Seven Dimensions

The Power of Using Your Strengths

Higher Ed
This video discusses the importance of utilizing our strengths in tasks and activities. It highlights how engaging in activities aligned with our strengths can lead to increased motivation, happiness, and overall well-being.
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Seven Dimensions

Appreciative Inquiry Case Study: Poor Reputation

Higher Ed
This video discusses how a local government organization used appreciative inquiry to improve their reputation and community perception.
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Seven Dimensions

Empowering Passion: The Inspiring Leadership of CEO Julie

Higher Ed
In this video, colleagues and employees speak highly of Julie, the CEO of a company. They describe her as gutsy, engaging, and committed, with a passion for empowering staff and promoting teamwork.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Intelligence Vs Wisdom

Higher Ed
This video explores Intelligence vs. Wisdom, two often-confused terms that leaders should consider.
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Seven Dimensions

Building Personal Resilience: Coping with Change

Higher Ed
This video describes a personal resilience program implemented in a large government department to help employees cope with change. It outlines a four-step process that includes discovering past coping strategies, envisioning a better...
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How Do I Give Feedback to Employees?

Higher Ed
How do I give feedback to employees? This video answers a viewer's question (actually, a friend, Tim, who heard about the channel). To give feedback to employees, especially if you're a new leader, you have to do at least 3 things. 1....
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Seven Dimensions

Building Blocks of Successful Leadership

Higher Ed
In this video, Judy discusses the key qualities and actions that make a successful leader. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding how one is perceived by others, and being open to feedback. Additionally, she...
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Seven Dimensions

Developing Self-Awareness

Higher Ed
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of self-awareness for effective leadership. Ultimately, the ability to be honest with oneself and use the gained insights is crucial for becoming an authentic and impactful leader.
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Professionalism in the Workplace

Higher Ed
In this video, we follow the journey of Dion, an intern at a company called Cutting Edge. Dion is initially unsure of his place in the company but finds support and guidance from his coworker. The video emphasizes the importance of...
Instructional Video3:06
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Open a Presentation with a Question (Part 4 of 5)

Higher Ed
Learn how to open a presentation or speech with a question (4 of 5). The ability to ask questions in a presentation takes some practice. But, it is an excellent way to draw your listeners in. First, keep it simple. Ask easy questions....
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Seven Dimensions

Appreciative Inquiry Case

Higher Ed
In this video, the speaker introduces the 5DS model of appreciative inquiry and applies it to a retail client's issue of inconsistent customer service. The model involves defining the problem, discovering the best practices, dreaming of...
Instructional Video6:05
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

What is Compassion?

Higher Ed
What is compassion? We'll look at what compassion means and examples you might notice it in your own life.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

It Always Starts with Nothing

Higher Ed
It Always Starts with Nothing
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Seven Dimensions

Managing Diverse Teams and Remote Work

Higher Ed
In this video, Kylie, a director of research and program development, shares her experience managing a diverse team spread across different locations while working from home. She emphasizes the importance of clear goals, meticulous...
Instructional Video5:27
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Tips for Work-Life Balance

Higher Ed
This video provide 6 tips for work-life balance discussing common misconceptions and offering practical advice for clear boundaries between work and home.