Instructional Video12:39
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

7 Tips for Extemporaneous Public Speaking

Higher Ed
These 7 tips for extemporaneous public speaking will make you sound more confident and conversational. "Extemporaneous" is all about preparing and practicing in advance, but speaking from very limited notes on the day of the presentation.
Instructional Video9:21
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Memorize a Speech

Higher Ed
Learn how to memorize a speech so you can have it burned word-for-word into your mind. Memorization isn't usually a good option for most public speaking situations. But once in a while, it is the best choice. The memorization tips in...
Instructional Video8:56
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Communicate More Assertively

Higher Ed
Learn how to communicate more assertively about the Situation, your Emotions, and what you Want (S.E.W.) and other tips to help you speak more assertively and directly.
Instructional Video9:37
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to be Assertive Without Being Aggressive

Higher Ed
Learn how to be assertive without being aggressive! Most people can't tell the difference between pushy, dominating, and aggressive, vs direct, confident, and assertive communication. The secret is all about what we call either one-up,...
Instructional Video7:45
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

5 Tips for Assertive Communication in Group Meetings

Higher Ed
Here are 5 Tips for Assertive Communication in group meetings or important conversations. These move from low-risk to high-risk ways to communicate assertively AND in ways that benefit the group as well.
Instructional Video12:11
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Disagree Respectfully and Assertively

Higher Ed
Learn how to disagree respectfully and assertively using the PEPA framework. Practice your assertive communication skills in real-time when watching this video!
Instructional Video12:32
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Communicate Boundaries Assertively 10 Ways

Higher Ed
Learn the Top 10 Ways to Communicate Boundaries Assertively. Practice along with the samples in the video! Many people struggle to maintain boundaries, but only YOU can do it. Nobody is going to communicate your boundaries for you.
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

How to Have Good Manners with Faye de Muyshondt

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn about Faye de Muyshondt, one of Howcast's etiquette experts, in this video.
Instructional Video2:49
Curated Video

How to Improve Your Communication Skills by Speaking Better English

9th - Higher Ed
Practice makes perfect, especially when you want to improve your communication skills. You can find help to polish your English in a host of environments, and a wide array of media.
Instructional Video26:04
Curated Video

Reviewing a digital product

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can review and provide feedback on a digital product. Key learning points: - Feedback should be carefully crafted to provide constructive information that informs improvement. - Criteria can be used to help structure the...
Instructional Video10:31
Curated Video

Challenging Communication Tips for Better Project Communication

10th - Higher Ed
Project Management is 80 percent communication. And the bit we fear is the challenging communication that comes with pressure, emotions, bad news, and high stakes.



But a project manager needs the communication skills to...
Instructional Video9:20
Curated Video

How to Communicate Big Ideas with Maximum Impact [Ans: Top-Down]

10th - Higher Ed
You have a big idea you want to present. It may be a result, an outcome, or a conclusion. Maybe it’s an insight you need to share or a recommendation you need to make. How can you communicate your big ideas...
Instructional Video4:04
Curated Video

Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams - Get Better Project Results

10th - Higher Ed
Project Communication is too important.

So, stop using teleg
rams!
'Whoa. I'm too young to even know what they re
ally are.'
They are just an old fashioned means of

communication.


Okay, so...
Instructional Video2:58
Curated Video

You Don't Get What You Deserve... You get what you negotiate

10th - Higher Ed
You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.'

That comes from the title of a book by Dr Chester L Karass, and expert and teacher in negoti

ation

'In Business As in Life, You Don't Get What You Deserve,...
Instructional Video4:18
Curated Video

You and Your Web Presence

9th - Higher Ed
CandidCareer.com co-founder Billy walks us through how to effectively manage your web presence! Whether you're seeking work or currently employed, make sure your social media networks are focused on you as the professional, not the clown!
Instructional Video11:14
Curated Video

Top 10 Ways to GET ATTENTION

10th - Higher Ed
If you want people to listen to you; you have first to get their attention, and then hold it. Here's how.



Speaking so people listen starts before you open your mouth, when people decide whether you are someone...
Instructional Video4:11
Curated Video

Conflict in Project Management: It's Your Fault

10th - Higher Ed
Conflict seems to be a big part of a Project Manager's life...

So, you'd better learn to suck it up. And you also need to learn to handle it effectively... and with res

pect.

But yo
u can do...
Instructional Video7:06
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 Video10:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Communication Professor Reacts to Pro Speaker Patricia Fripp's Storytelling Skills

Higher Ed
Communication Professor Reacts to Patricia Fripp's storytelling about bad customer service.
Instructional Video14:06
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Give An Extemporaneous Speech

Higher Ed
How to Give an Extemporaneous Speech Like a Professional. Here's a mini-training that'll help you develop the genuine, conversational public speaking sound professionals have.
Instructional Video7:29
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Using Active vs. Passive Voice when Storytelling

Higher Ed
The best storytellers speak in an active voice rather than a passive voice. Get some real-time practice and examples that show you how to turn passive sentences into active sentences and watch your stories transport your listeners.
Instructional Video6:21
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Lead by Example in 4 Ways

Higher Ed
How to lead by example in 4 important ways.
Instructional Video8:42
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Use Public Speaking Notes

Higher Ed
How to Use Public Speaking Notes. Here are 3 common methods that public speakers use for notes ranked from worst to best.
Instructional Video9:59
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Leadership vs. Management 4 Key Differences

Higher Ed
Let's look at the four Key Differences Between Leadership and Management. Leaders and managers perform complementary skills.