Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to be Assertive Without Being Aggressive
New ReviewLearn 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,...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
5 Tips for Assertive Communication in Group Meetings
New ReviewHere 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.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Disagree Respectfully and Assertively
New ReviewLearn how to disagree respectfully and assertively using the PEPA framework. Practice your assertive communication skills in real-time when watching this video!
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Communicate Boundaries Assertively 10 Ways
New ReviewLearn 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.
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How to Have Good Manners with Faye de Muyshondt
Howcast - Learn about Faye de Muyshondt, one of Howcast's etiquette experts, in this video.
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How to Improve Your Communication Skills by Speaking Better English
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.
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Challenging Communication Tips for Better Project Communication
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 handle these...
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How to Communicate Big Ideas with Maximum Impact [Ans: Top-Down]
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 with maximum impact? Your...
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Project Communication: Stop Using Telegrams - Get Better Project Results
Project Communication is too important. So, stop using telegrams! 'Whoa. I'm too young to even know what they really are.' They are just an old fashioned means of communication. Okay, so I'm exaggerating But too many Project Managers...
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You Don't Get What You Deserve... You get what you negotiate
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 negotiation 'In Business As in Life, You Don't Get What You Deserve, You Get What You...
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You and Your Web Presence
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!
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Top 10 Ways to GET ATTENTION
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 who is likely to be worth...
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Conflict in Project Management: It's Your Fault
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 respect. But you can do better The ideal position is to make conflict a...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
What is Empathy?
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.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor Reacts to Pro Speaker Patricia Fripp's Storytelling Skills
Communication Professor Reacts to Patricia Fripp's storytelling about bad customer service.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Give An Extemporaneous Speech
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.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Using Active vs. Passive Voice when Storytelling
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.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Lead by Example in 4 Ways
How to lead by example in 4 important ways.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Use Public Speaking Notes
How to Use Public Speaking Notes. Here are 3 common methods that public speakers use for notes ranked from worst to best.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Leadership vs. Management 4 Key Differences
Let's look at the four Key Differences Between Leadership and Management. Leaders and managers perform complementary skills.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Get Rid of Filler Words
Here's how to get rid of filler words such as "um," "uh," "you know," etc. Filler words can be distracting to your audience and can lead to people not absorbing what you're saying. Once we identify that we use filler words and determine...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
5 Public Speaking Body Language Tips
Here are my top 5 Body Language Tips for More Confident Public Speaking.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Positive Communication Skills for Leaders
You're going to learn positive communication skills for leaders. In a world that seems more divided than ever, these 6 key skills will help you unite your team and create positive change.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Greet People Well
Learn how to greet people well in professional and social situations. It all starts with the greeting. An effective greeting opens an interaction on the right foot and sets the conversation up to move toward task-related conversation...