Communication is not a one-size fits all.
What works for you, may not work for others.
We all perceive the world differently and we need to guide our communication with this in mind.
How do you move beyond small talk and have great conversations this Christmas?
It's by not having an ulterior motive.
I was approached by @officialinews_ to provide some thought on this very topic.
Read it here: https://t.co/gKoUDcS8N0
Four traits that make a leader great:
1. Clarity and conciseness
2. The perfect tone
3. Speaking with authority
4. A sense of calm
Want to learn to build these?
Tune in to the Art of Communication podcast: https://t.co/gV0KVBNxW4
Learn to become comfortable with the real you, the authentic you.
If you try and be something you're not, not only is it exhausting, but people will eventually see through it.
How to eliminate nerves during work meetings or presentations (the fifth method is the best)
1. Know what you're going to say
2. Practice deep breathing
3. Repeat positive affirmations
4. Stay hydrated
5. Self-study my free ‘Managing Nerves’ course
➡️ https://t.co/MZzdNP6umS
Office Christmas parties are a chance to let your hair down and connect with colleagues and superiors–which is beneficial in the long run.
But how do you mingle meaningfully?
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I've just learnt what a Spotify Wrapped is because I've been featured in one!
The Art of Communication podcast made second place in one of my listener's top three podcasts of 2023.
What a great start to Christmas month. Chuffed!
Listen to it here: https://t.co/u1re7PCFoh
A good movie will take the audience with them on the ride.
The same applies in public speaking. If you can make the audience feel like they're a part of the story, they'll feel personally invested in the outcome.
If you're nervous before speaking in a social situation, do one thing.
Rehearse your greeting.
Just rehearse your greeting, and by perfecting that you'll start on the front foot, and it'll get easier from there!
Empathy is a great way to to build a connection with someone.
If you're talking to someone or presenting to a room, simply acknowledging those in attendance and letting them know that you know they're there will make them feel immensely valued.
Never assume that members of your audience will understand, appreciate, or agree with one of your key ideas based solely on their age, gender, or other demographic variable.
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A major part of a pilot's job is landing the plane. If a flight goes smoothly yet the landing is rocky, people will only remember the landing.
The same applies to public speaking. Knowing how to finish and conclude is just as - or more - important than the speech itself.