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Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Bill Gates Interview on PBS

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Communication Professor reacts to Bill Gates's interview answers about Jeffrey Epstein on PBS with Judy Woodruff. His body language and nonverbal cues augment his awkward verbal responses.
Instructional Video9:16
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to I Have a Dream Speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Communication Professor Reacts to the I Have a Dream Speech from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Instructional Video7:47
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Coercive Power

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Coercive Power (John French & Bertram Raven) is one or the types of bases of power. We look at examples of coercive power. According to French and Raven (1959), power is social influence. Coercive power is the ability to punish. The...
Instructional Video10:27
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Strategies for Progression and Growth

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In this video, the President of Quinnipiac University shares her insights on career advancement, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to new assignments, upholding integrity, taking risks, and learning from failure. Her experiences...
Instructional Video12:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Simon Sinek Speech Reaction from Communication Professor

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Communication Professor's Reaction to Simon Sinek's Speech.
Instructional Video18:00
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Positive Communication Skills

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These 6 Positive Communication Skills can improve your relationships profoundly whether it's in the workplace, with friends, or in marriage.
Instructional Video8:09
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

What is Pathos?

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What is Pathos in public speaking? We'll look at Aristotle's concept and give practical tips on how to use this rhetorical appeal to be more persuasive. Pathos = Appealing to your listeners' or audience's emotion. You can do that through...
Instructional Video6:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Analyze an Audience for Public Speaking

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Let's talk about How to Analyze an Audience when you're doing Public Speaking. Also, how can you tailor your message to your audience so speech hits the target?
Instructional Video6:39
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Deal with Criticism

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Learning how to deal with criticism is a key skill for anybody trying to do something worthwhile. This video looks at some internal checks you can do while listening and offers ways to respond to criticism once you've heard it so you...
Instructional Video6:44
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Effective Public Speaking Techniques

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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 Video10:01
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Informative vs Persuasive

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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!

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What are Communication Skills? We'll look at the Top 10 Communication Skills according to employers' surveys.
Instructional Video8:16
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to be More Likable

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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 Video7:19
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Organize a Persuasive Speech or Presentation

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In this video, you'll learn how to organize and write a persuasive speech or presentation, especially the problem, solution, benefits order of the main points. A persuasive presentation is similar to an informative presentation but...
Instructional Video2:12
Seven Dimensions

Empowering Growth and Success

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This video highlights the importance of providing opportunities and nurturing talent within an organization. It emphasizes the positive and inclusive leadership at Seek, a company that values the growth and development of its employees.
Instructional Video7:04
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Legitimate Power

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Legitimate Power (French & Raven) is one or the types of bases of power. We look at examples of legitimate power.
Instructional Video3:01
Seven Dimensions

Unlocking the Power of Strengths in the Workplace

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In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on strengths in the workplace. They highlight the benefits of leveraging strengths, such as increased well-being, motivation, and improved performance.
Instructional Video2:42
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Creating a Supportive and Stress-Free Workplace

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of leaders creating a safe and secure workplace to help their teams build resilience. They highlight the need for leaders to be calm, in control, and set a positive example for their...
Instructional Video2:06
Seven Dimensions

Using Appreciative Inquiry to Transform Problem Solving

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In this video, the speaker discusses the limitations of traditional problem-solving approaches and introduces the concept of appreciative inquiry. This approach fosters better teamwork and communication within the organization.